Key Aspects: Robert Downey Jr. has officially been named as the godfather for the upcoming Disney Adventure. The actor, who played Iron Man, has natural connections to the Marvel-themed entertainment onboard. Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage is set for March 10, 2026. One of the biggest stars in the world is stepping up to the plate
Key Aspects: Regal Princess rescued five refugees roughly 150 miles north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Monday, February 23. The refugees’ makeshift boat was heavily rusted and taking on water when they were brought aboard the cruise ship. Regal Princess is on a 7-night cruise with an overnight Cozumel visit and a call to Roatan,
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling shore tours to mainland Mexico for ships visiting Cozumel. The port stops in Cozumel are not cancelled, only select shore tours, which will be refunded. All guests are urged to remain vigilant when getting off their ships in any port of call. With all eyes on the growing
Key Aspects: MSC Cruises is introducing AI-powered robot dogs and humanoid robots on select ships in 2026. Robots will appear in meet-and-greets, parades, and interactive workshops. The robot program will begin with MSC Bellissima and MSC Magnifica. Cruise ship entertainment is getting a high-tech upgrade with robot dogs and humanoid robots about to become part of the onboard
Key Aspects: Norwegian Bliss will not visit Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, February 25, due to heightened tensions and unrest. The ship departed Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, and guests onboard understand the decision. Other ports in Mexico are not yet facing similar cancellations, but cruise lines will always prioritize safety. Norwegian Bliss will be
Key Aspects: Multiple cruise ships are now impacted by severe winter weather with delays and itinerary changes. Norwegian Breakaway still managed to depart while two other ships remained in the New York area. Star of the Seas is also impacted by rough weather heading into the Bahamas. It’s been rough sailing for multiple cruise ships
Key Aspects: Mexico’s Jalisco State, which includes the popular port of Puerto Vallarta, is under a “shelter in place” alert. This is due to violent retaliation from cartel members following the death of their leader on February 22. Holland America Line already cancelled a call to Puerto Vallarta for this weekend, and more itinerary changes
Key Aspects: Virgin Voyages has cheekily noted it’s not banning certain articles of clothing from their restaurants. The discussion comes after Norwegian Cruise Line recently tightened the dress code at certain specialty venues. Clothing should be “considerate” of others for the adults-only cruise line, but there are a few strict guidelines. Amid a flurry of
Holland America Line is broadly regarded as one of the best lines for Alaska cruises. Serving travelers who want a more upscale, mature experience, and frequently offering itineraries that visit Glacier Bay, Holland America has established a fanbase of avid cruisers who choose the line again and again for their trips to The Last Frontier. Currently,
Key Aspects: An approaching winter storm will delay Odyssey of the Seas‘ departure from New Jersey on Sunday, February 22. All guests must still be onboard as originally scheduled but the ship will remain docked overnight. Any itinerary adjustments have not yet been finalized but guests will be notified as soon as plans are confirmed.
Key Aspects: A former guest of Ruby Princess has filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruises due to alleged negligence. The passenger tripped on ribbons in one of the main dining rooms, which resulted in a nasty fall. The guest feels that Princess Cruises is to blame because the ribbons should have been cleaned up. What
Cruise Hive’s weekly news roundup is the best way to stay informed about the major developments across the cruise industry. Top stories in this edition include coverage of new ship orders for all three Norwegian brands; the rescue of six people in a makeshift boat off Cuba; and the growing opposition to a new cruise
