Key Aspects: Carnival Jubilee encountered a capsized boat near the same location as another recent assistance operation. While no one was found and it was not the same boat, the crew was immediately ready to assist if needed. The ship’s itinerary is not impacted for her 7-night Western Caribbean cruise. No matter where a cruise
Key Aspects: Carnival Sunshine was delayed several hours due to an early morning power loss. Embarkation for the next cruise was delayed roughly five hours. The cause of the power outage has not been disclosed, but Carnival Sunshine appears to be fully restored. Guests boarding Carnival Sunshine on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia
The escalating military conflict in Iran and the Middle East is bleeding into the cruise and travel industry. Several cruise ships have now rerouted or cancelled sailings, as widespread airspace closures and heightened security alerts make traveling to and from Middle Eastern cruise ports extremely difficult. These are all the cruise ships that have been
Key Aspects: MSC Euribia is docked in Dubai and will remain there until further notice amid the escalating violence in the region. Guests remain safe on the ship, and all onboard operations appear to be proceeding as planned. There is no notice yet about when the ship may resume sailing. With the rapidly unfolding events
Key Aspects: Unlimited beverage packages will continue to be honored at Great Stirrup Cay through March 2026. Norwegian Cruise Line had previously announced the packages would not be valid after February. A new drink package for the private island is reportedly in development but has not yet been announced. Norwegian Cruise Line guests will get
Key Aspects: Carnival Elation alerted the US Coast Guard to a man in need of aid in a disabled sailboat near Port Canaveral. The US Coast Guard then worked with a container ship to rescue the man and tow his sailboat. As the craft was sinking, the rescue came in the nick of time. Thanks
Key Aspects: Costa Favolosa encountered rough weather caused by an extratropical cyclone. The ship rocked and tilted, scaring passengers who were onboard at the time. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries or damage to the ship, which has continued operating normally. A recent sailing onboard Costa Favolosa briefly descended into panic and chaos due
It’s been another hectic week for news across the cruise industry, and Cruise Hive has it all covered. In this week’s recap, some of our top stories include Carnival Cruise Line cancelling some Mexico shore excursions due to safety issues; Disney Cruise Line naming Robert Downey Jr. as godfather to Disney Adventure; and Celebrity Cruises’
Key Aspects: Disney Magic stood ready to offer aid to a sailboat that appeared to be in distress on Thursday, February 26. A USCG plane dropped supplies to the sailboat and the cruise ship’s assistance was not required after all. The ship’s itinerary for her 4-night sailing was not impacted and Disney Magic visited Progreso
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line appears to have backtracked on recent dining dress code restrictions. An emphasis is made on “appropriate” attire, but no definition is offered for what is appropriate. Guests don’t mind casual vibes but would like clear guidance about what is expected. Norwegian Cruise Line may be lightening up on recent restrictions
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean will no longer include cups for the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines with select beverage packages. Guests can add a cup for an extra $4.99 one-time charge, but free cups are still part of the classic soda package. The change takes effect fleetwide from March 15, 2026. Royal Caribbean guests who purchase various
Key Aspects: Three Carnival Sunrise passengers injured on a tender boat are suing Carnival Corporation for negligence. While enroute to Princess Cays, the boat experienced turbulent conditions. The lawsuit was filed on February 26, 2026, and seeks a jury trial. Three guests who were injured during a Carnival Cruise Line voyage have filed a lawsuit
