Key Aspects: A Chinese woman and German resident, Qin Dong, has disappeared from AIDAluna. Dong has not been seen since December 12, when the ship was in Marseille, but she did not disembark. Family members and friends are using social media to seek information on her whereabouts. Pleas are rapidly spreading across social media for
Key Aspects: Disney Destiny has received an itinerary change for her upcoming Christmas cruise. No port calls will be skipped, but a visit to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has been moved due to weather. Guests will now get to spend Christmas Day at DCL’s newest private island instead of at sea. Hurricane season
Did you miss any of the big cruise news stories this week? No worries, Cruise Hive has you covered with our weekly recap. Some of the top developments we covered this week included the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Royal Caribbean’s new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a four-ship order from MSC Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line
The “Love Boat” is a popular TV series from the late 1970s that put cruising on the map, and helped to establish Princess Cruises as one of the most popular brands in the industry. At the center of the story was none other than Cruise Director Julie McCoy, played by the famous Cynthia Lauren Tewes,
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line does not permit guests to decorate stateroom doors with light strands. Unfortunately, the policy is not enforced consistently and many guests use lights anyway. Not all guests appreciate door decorations but proper materials are not prohibited. Many cruise guests enjoy decorating their stateroom doors, whether to simply celebrate their vacation,
Key Aspects: MSC Magnifica will sail MSC Cruises’ world voyage in 2028. The 115-night cruise will call at 40-plus ports in 29 countries. New port destinations and multiple overnights in port are featured. Imagine walking among the famous Moai statues on Easter Island or exploring the archaeological sites of Arica, Chile, also called the City
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean sells a $100,000 Royal Chalice onboard its Icon-class ships. The purchase also comes with an automatic lifetime Deluxe Beverage Package. A crafty cruiser 3D printed a much more affordable replica of the famous Royal Bling cup. If you had a spare $100,000 laying around, what would you do with it? For
Key Aspects: At least three sailings for Freedom of the Seas have been cancelled for the second half of 2026. Royal Caribbean explained that the cancellations were related to a redeployment. Impacted guests were given three options to move or cancel their reservation. Thousands of Royal Caribbean guests received emails with some of the worst
Key Aspects: Just five months after opening, Carnival’s Celebration Key welcomed its one-millionth guest. The guest and his family received a special complimentary package to mark the occasion. An expansion that could double the number of calls to Celebration Key is set to open in 2026. On July 19, 2025, Carnival Vista brought 4,800 guests
Key Aspects: Princess Cruises is swapping out two port calls on a 2026 Caribbean cruise. Regal Princess will visit Puerto Rico and St. Maarten rather than Amber Cove and Grand Turk on her August 1, 2026 cruise. The cruise line attributes the change to enhancing the guest experience. Guests booked to sail on a 2026
Key Aspects: The former Costa Magica, which once sailed under Carnival’s Costa Cruises brand, has a new owner. She has been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises to expand cruising out of Tianjin, China. The vessel will likely undergo quite a bit of repairs and refurbishments before debuting to Chinese clientele in summer of 2026.
Key Aspects: Carnival Horizon continues to sail slowly and her visit to Grand Cayman has been cancelled to compensate. Repairs are underway, but it is not possible to maintain the original itinerary for the 6-night cruise. There is no confirmation about any additional sailings or if more adjustments may still be necessary. After returning to
