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Holland America Rolls Out New Hawaii and West Coast Cruises
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (561+ words) Holland America Line is offering a slew of new experiences on its Pacific Coast and Hawaii cruises in 2027-28, emphasizing cultural experiences and destination immersion. Four ships, Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Zaandam, will sail a series of some 35 voyages featuring…...
Carnival Makes History With Two Ships Homeported in Baltimore for 2027-28
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (492+ words) For the first time in its history, Carnival Cruise Line will homeport two ships in Baltimore beginning in fall 2027, expanding cruise options for Mid-Atlantic guests. Starting with the 2027-28 season, the 88,500-gross-ton'Carnival Miracle'will join her sister ship,'Carnival Pride, in Baltimore,…...
Carnival Cruise Line to Air Super Bowl But Not Olympic Games
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (610+ words) Sports fans can be frustrated on cruises when their favorite teams, games, and events might not be available. NFL fans don't have to worry this weekend on Carnival cruise ships, however, as the cruise line will not only be airing…...
Carnival’s New Gratuity Hike Sparks Strong Passenger Reactions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (653+ words) Just one day after Carnival Cruise Line announced an increase in gratuity rates for all stateroom types, the debate is already raging about how much is too much, how crew members receive gratuities, and how the increase compares to other…...
Carnival Shuts Down Guest Request for Free Umbrellas in Rainy Weather
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (665+ words) Everyone wants to enjoy beautiful sunshine and perfect weather during their cruise vacation, but what if Mother Nature doesn't cooperate? Should cruise lines provide supplies to counteract bad weather? One guest believes Carnival Cruise Line should freely equip guests on…...
Carnival Increasing Gratuities and Drink Package Cost in April 2026
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (600+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has begun reaching out to booked guests and travel agents to alert them to an upcoming price change. As of April 2, 2026, gratuity rates will be increased for all stateroom types, but guests who pre-pay before that date…...
MSC Cruises to Expand Yacht Club to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (611+ words) Fans of MSC Cruises" luxury Yacht Club will soon see the "ship-within-a-ship" concept expand to two more vessels by 2027. The cruise line announced on February 2, 2026, that it will add its MSC Yacht Club to both'MSC Musica'and'MSC Orchestra, completing the rollout…...
Carnival Ship Shifts Itinerary to Keep Guests Clear of Dangerous Winter Storm
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (789+ words) It isn't always bad weather at a homeport or port of call that can impact a cruise itinerary. Guests boarding Carnival Sunshine in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday, February 1 for a 6-night Bahamas cruise were notified that due to rough seas,…...
Cruise News Update: Technical Issues, Policy Change, New Ships
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (1413+ words) Here we go with this week's recap of the big news stories in the cruise industry. Highlights of Cruise Hive's coverage include Royal Caribbean officially ordering construction of a new class of ship, Norwegian Cruise Line adding an important new…...
Utopia of the Seas Forced to Adjust Itinerary as Weather Disrupts Cruise Plans
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (539+ words) With rough weather expected in the Bahamas over the weekend, Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas has adjusted her itinerary for her Friday, January 30, 2026 departure from Port Canaveral. This includes cancelling the planned visit to the cruise line's private island…...