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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.
Oceania Cruises Reveals Sonata Class as New-Build's First Steel Is Cut

2 days ago | cruisehive.com | Donna Tunney

A celebratory steel-cutting ceremony on June 4, 2025 marked the start of construction of Oceania Sonata, Oceania Cruises’ ninth ship and the first in a new class of vessel for the upmarket line. The event, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera, Italy, coincided with other big reveals by the cruise line — the names of its new ship class, Sonata, and the names of the two ships in that class, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Arietta.
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.
Holland America to Deploy a Third Ship to Northern Europe

3 days ago | cruisehive.com | Donna Tunney

Confident in the allure of Northern Europe destinations, Holland America Line will expand its presence in the region by deploying three, rather than its usual two, cruise ships for the 2027 summer season. With a wide array of itinerary options visiting ports in the British Isles, the Baltics, Scandinavia, Iceland, and Greenland, the premium line, a Carnival Corporation brand, hopes to fill all berths onboard Zuiderdam, Rotterdam, and Nieuw Statendam.
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

4 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.
MSC Seascape Suddenly Breaks From Moorings at Private Island

5 days ago | cruisehive.com | Catie Kovelman

There’s trouble in paradise at MSC Ocean Cay – MSC Cruises’ private island and marine reserve in the Bahamas. Stormy weather rolled in during MSC Seascape’s visit to the exclusive destination on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with high winds causing the 170,412-gross ton vessel to break free from its moorings. “Our ship the MSC Seascape just broke away from the dock. We are safe, but Wi-fi is spotty. Will update when I can,” one current guest shared with a video on Facebook.
Cruise News Update: Ice Warning, Clash at Private Island, Cancellations

6 days ago | cruisehive.com | Donna Tunney

Stay on top of all the exciting cruise news right here at Cruise Hive, where our weekly recap brings you industrywide coverage. Top stories this week include a possible UFO sighting at a major Mexican cruise port, and an altercation between guests at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Make sure you stay well informed by signing up for Cruise Hive’s Daily Update, so the big cruise stories are delivered right to your inbox.