Soda brands can inspire intense loyalty, so much so that which brand is available onboard a cruise ship can be of great concern to some travelers. For Carnival cruisers, Pepsi has been the onboard option since January 2020. Coca-Cola lovers can soon rejoice, however, as Carnival Cruise Line has now announced it will be switching
With Tropical Storm Flossie now churning away in the eastern Pacific Ocean on track toward the Baja Peninsula, Carnival Cruise Line has alerted guests aboard Carnival Panorama about the possibility of itinerary changes. To be clear, there are no changes for the ship at the moment. Carnival Panorama is currently sailing a 6-night Mexican Riviera
On June 29, 2025, a glass panel on the roof of the Solarium on the 228,081-gross-ton Symphony of the Seas suddenly shattered without warning. The ship was getting ready to dock in Port Canaveral, Florida, when guests heard a loud popping noise that turned out to be glass breaking nearby. The panel that shattered was
If you’re cruising to Mexico within the next week, you’ll want to keep an eye out for weather-related updates from your cruise line. As of Sunday, June 29, 2025, Tropical Storm Flossie has been developing off Mexico’s southwest coast, around 225 miles south of Acapulco. But as the storm strengthens, it may impact cruise ships
What could have been a very tragic situation was quickly averted after a young girl fell overboard from Disney Dream and her father jumped in to save her on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Guests onboard heard the “M.O.B. port side!” call [man overboard] over the ship’s public address system, alerting crew members to the emergency.
A transatlantic cruise can be a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list sailing for many travelers, but guests looking forward to their crossing in November aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica are now disappointed. While no firm reason other than operational adjustment has been given, MSC Lirica‘s November 7, 2025 departure from Venice, Italy has been cancelled. The 21-night
With the grand opening of Celebration Key less than a month away, Carnival Cruise Line guests are excited to learn what they can expect when they visit the new Bahamas destination. The cruise line has teased a wide range of details, from the centerpiece that is the 10-story Suncastle to the Starfish Lagoon and Calypso
I’m not a parent yet, but one thing my friends who are parents will never leave the house without is their foldable wagon or stroller. On multiple occasions, I’ve seen these wagons serve as essential storage and as an invaluable lifeline when their little ones get tired of walking. But with some conflicting information available
After months of waiting, there is finally some good news coming from the San Juan Cruise Port in Puerto Rico. Of the five piers at the popular cruise port, only Pier 3 is capable of handling larger Oasis-class and Icon-class vessels. Since November 2024, Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships have been skipping San Juan because Pier
Welcome to Cruise Hive’s newest weekly recap, where you’ll get caught up on the big developments across the industry. Highlights of this week’s update include details about the much-anticipated Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, and new adult-only restaurant charges on Disney Cruise Line ships. Make sure you stay well informed by signing
Only a few days ago on June 24, 2025, guests onboard Crown Princess for her world cruise learned that inclement weather would be changing up the itinerary while sailing around South Africa. Deciding to wait for more favorable conditions, the 3,090-guest ship added a port call on Durban, and pushed back the planned visits to
Passengers sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas arrived later than planned in Amsterdam, Netherlands, today, June 25, 2025. The delay was a result of onboard maintenance, according to the ship’s Captain, Iv Vidos. The 154,407-passenger vessel departed Southampton, England, on June 21, 2025, and spent three beautiful days in ports along Northern Europe’s
