Lissa Poirot

New York

Travel & Lifestyles Web & Print Writer and Editor at Freelance

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A Month of Carnival Adventure Cruises Cancelled

2 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

Cruisers Down Under planning to sail aboard Carnival Adventure in mid-2027 will need to make new plans. Carnival Cruise Line announced it is cancelling all voyages on the 108,865-gross-ton ship between May 17 and June 14, 2027. The cancellations affect six different itineraries from Sydney, including popular routes to the Great Barrier Reef, Vanuatu, and Moreton Island. Carnival cited a “short-term change in itinerary plans for Carnival Adventure” as the reason for the cancellations.
Celebrity Xcel to Sail President’s Cruise in 2026

3 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

As excitement builds for the debut of the Celebrity Xcel in November 2025, Celebrity Cruises is adding more energy to the frenzy by announcing its next President’s Cruise will take place on the new Edge Class ship. The annual specialty cruise will sail the Mediterranean from September 13 to 21, 2026, aboard the 141,420-gross-ton, 3,260-passenger Celebrity Xcel.
Carnival’s 'Sold Out' Dining for 2026 Isn’t Actually Sold Out

3 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

Planning a cruise months or even years in advance is second nature to loyal cruise passengers. But many looking ahead to 2026 cruises with Carnival Cruise Line have been met with a confusing surprise. When attempting to book reservations at popular specialty dining options like the Chef’s Table, the steakhouse, or the Seuss at Sea character breakfast, they are met with “Sold Out” messages.
Cunard Dropping Free Room Service for Specific Staterooms

4 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

One of the best perks of luxury cruising is having free room service, any time of day. Slept in and missed breakfast? Just call room service. Hungry after a long afternoon excursion? Pick up the phone. Need a late-night snack? It’s a cinch. But that has changed for cruisers staying in a Britannia stateroom on Cunard’s fleet of four ships.
Cunard Unveils 195 New Voyages Across the Fleet

4 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

One of the oldest cruise lines in the world is going to explore a host of new destinations in the coming years, giving its passengers a chance to visit smaller cruise ports during a just-announced new season. Cunard, which operates four ships all with British Royal Family monikers and has been in operation since 1840, just dropped its 2027-2028 lineup. Each ship will go to places never-before visited in 115 destinations in 32 countries.
Carnival Reminds Guests of Shipboard Rules as Summer Season Begins

5 days ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

As summer cruising season begins in North America, Carnival Cruise Line, which operates “the Fun Ships,” is reminding guests of its shipboard rules. The “Have Fun. Be Safe” guidelines reinforce policies on curfews, noise, smoking, and illegal drugs. The cruise line shared a letter with passengers boarding new cruises on June 1, 2025, outlining several safety and conduct-related expectations.
Norwegian Epic Breaks from Moorings, Guest Falls From Gangway

1 week ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

Passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic experienced a chaotic afternoon on May 30, 2025, when the ship broke free from its moorings while docked in Catania, Italy. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. local time as guests were reboarding the vessel following a port stop in the Sicilian city. Videos and eyewitness reports indicate that the ship’s lines snapped one by one with loud cracks, sending some guests, who had been on the gangway, tumbling into the water.
Norwegian Epic Breaks from Moorings, Guest Falls From Gangway

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Lissa Poirot

Passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic experienced a chaotic afternoon on May 30, 2025, when the ship broke free from its moorings …
Bahamas Launches Tax Crackdown on Private Cruise Destinations

1 week ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

Cruise lines with private islands in The Bahamas will soon face tighter tax scrutiny as the government rolls out new compliance measures aimed at increasing revenue.
Itineraries Modified Across 4 Carnival Cruise Ships

1 week ago | cruisehive.com | Lissa Poirot

Passengers eager to set sail with Carnival Cruise Line in late 2026 and early 2027 may want to double check their itineraries. The cruise line has made a series of updates affecting four ships: Carnival Valor, Mardi Gras, Carnival Spirit, and Carnival Glory. The adjustments include destination swaps, new port arrival times, and in a few cases, reversing the order of port visits. Carnival Cruise Line began notifying impacted passengers via email on May 29, 2025.