Key Aspects: Two US citizens recently returned home from sailing onboard MV Hondius, the cruise ship that has been hit with the deadly hantavirus outbreak. While they are not showing any symptoms, officials are monitoring the Georgia residents closely. The cruise ship itself has now completed three medical evacuations and is bound for Spain’s Canary
Key Aspects: Alcohol sales will be forbidden during the Bahamas’ general election on May 12. Royal Caribbean has confirmed that alcohol will not be provided at Perfect Day at CocoCay on this date. The ban should also impact Royal Caribbean Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau. As Cruise Hive previously reported, alcohol sales will be
Key Aspects: Several Disney Magic crew members were arrested in San Diego by US Customs and Border Protection agents at the end of April. No official charges or the identities of those arrested have been released or confirmed. The incident was filmed by a guest on Disney Magic who recognized her head waiter as one
Key Aspects: Passengers sailing on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on May 7, 2026, are being asked to arrive later for embarkation. Embarkation times have been pushed back by one hour. Passengers can find their new schedules in the Cruise Control portal. Passengers heading to the Port of Palm Beach in Florida for a quick Bahamas
Key Aspects: Carnival Luminosa‘s May 11, 2026 sailing is the latest that will not be offering key Platinum loyalty benefits to guests. The 10-night cruise is departing from San Francisco for a round-trip Alaska itinerary. Priority embarkation and debarkation, early stateroom access, and priority luggage delivery will not be available. It’s getting to be almost
Key Aspects: Goldbelt Tram, a popular attraction enjoyed by cruise guests in Juneau, experienced an accident that sent two people to the hospital on April 30, 2026. The famous tram was immediately shut down for inspection and repairs, and the closure has now been extended to May 24. 85 cruise ship calls are expected in
Key Aspects: A 44-year-old woman has surrendered at a Miami jail nearly two months after an incident on Carnival Sunrise. The woman punched a teenage passenger, breaking the teen’s nose, but was not arrested after the ship returned to Miami. Carnival Cruise Line could ban the former guest or levy fines for breaking the code
Key Aspects: MV Hondius, which is currently navigating a hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives, won’t be able to disembark as planned in Cape Verde, Africa. Instead, Spain is preparing to safely welcome the ship and disembark passengers. Once medical evacuations for several critical guests are complete, the expedition ship will begin the journey
Key Aspects: Norwegian Joy’s April 12, 2027, sailing has been cancelled in favor of a full-ship charter. The cruise line suggested other voyages in April 2027 that impacted guests could book instead. Guests who don’t take any action will automatically receive a full refund of their cruise fare. Soon-to-be guests of Norwegian Joy are likely
Key Aspects: VIFP Club members must opt in to the new Carnival Rewards to keep their current loyalty status. Enrollment must be completed individually through a personalized email by August 31, 2026. Carnival Rewards will launch September 1, 2026. Carnival Cruise Line is preparing to roll out its new loyalty program this fall, but not without adding
Cruisers hoping to enjoy some alcoholic beverages while visiting destinations throughout the Bahamas on March 12, 2026, are in for a rude awakening. March 12 is the date of the Bahamas’ general election, and in the Bahamas, alcohol sales are forbidden on election days to maintain public order and ensure the voting process is taken
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean has renamed its popular air travel program. Instead of Air2Sea, the offering will be called “Flights by Royal” going forward. The program still has all the same perks, including guaranteed arrival and book now, pay later options. In a world where air travel is feeling more and more unpredictable, Royal Caribbean
