A crane has collapsed on Oasis of the Seas in the Bahamas. The cruise ship is operated by Royal Caribbean and one of the largest in the world.
Crane Falls on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
A large crane has collapsed onto the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship during a routine dry dock at the Grand Bahamas Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. Eight people have been injured.
As seen in a video posted online, the crane has caused the 220,900 gross ton ship to list towards its starboard side. The crane collapsed onto the aft of the ship where the AquaTheatre is located.
“We are responding to a construction site incident at the Great Bahamas Shipyard, where Oasis of the Seas is currently in dry dock.”
“As of 1:45 pm EDT, we are accounting for the whereabouts of all site personnel and working with local authorities to determine if there have been any injuries. We are aware of damage to the dock structure and to construction cranes. We are assessing damage to the ship.”
In a video posted by the Bahamas Press, a worker mentioned that Dock 2 is gone and it is a “big disaster.” The emergency services have also been seen attending as there have been injuries.
The only people onboard a ship during a dry dock would be a limited number of crew members and shipyard workers. Royal Caribbean released another follow-up statement with further details:
Earlier today, we responded to a site incident at the Grand Bahamas Shipyard, where Oasis of the Seas is currently in drydock.
Shipyard management has informed us of eight injuries, none of them considered life-threatening.
We are aware of damage to the dock structure and to construction cranes. We are assessing damage to the ship. Drydock is a maintenance procedure, and there are no guests aboard the ship.
BP BREAKING| Bahamian police on Grand Bahama confirms an accident that occurred at GB Ship Yard.
Oasis of the Seas, which was once the largest cruise ship in the world when she entered service in 2009, only just entered the dry dock for routine maintenance. The ship was set to be fully upgraded and ready for a new summer service of Mediterranean cruises out of Barcelona, Spain, starting in May 2019.
The ship has a guest capacity of 5,400 at double occupancy, along with 1,650 crew members. While in dry dock, however, the full crew is typically not on board, as many are transferred to other ships in the fleet or begin their vacation during the renovation.
It’s not clear if the ship’s larger dry dock later this year or any upcoming sailings will be delayed. This is developing news and we’ll keep Cruise Hive readers updated as new details come out.
Holland America Line has now released a statement regarding the ms Nieuw Statendam cruise ship losing power which resulted in blackouts and a canceled port of call.
Repairs have been made to the engines and the ship is now fully functional. The issue was related to one of the diesel generators. You can read the full statement below:
While Nieuw Statendam was underway from St. Thomas to Half Moon Cay the ship experienced a technical issue with one of the diesel generators, causing a short black-out. During this time the ship, all guests & crew were completely safe & in calm water with good weather conditions.
Due to the delay and in an abundance of caution while the cause of the blackout was being addressed, the scheduled port call at Half Moon Cay was cancelled. The repair is complete and Nieuw Statendam is proceeding as scheduled.
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The newest Holland America cruise ship named Nieuw Statendam is suffering from major power loss and was adrift. A port of call has been canceled and there have been blackouts onboard.
Newest Holland America Cruise Ship Suffers Power Loss
Guests who are currently on the March 17 sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida are posting that the Nieuw Statendam is suffering engine problems. As a result, the ship had lost power and was adrift for some time early this morning.
Thankfully the captain managed to safely keep the ship away from any land. Unfortunately, the scheduled call at the cruise line’s private island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas was canceled.
@HALcruises We are adrift on the new ship Nieuw Statendam with no power for propulsion and only one of four generators working for emergency power. We were approaching HALprivate island, Half Moon Cay @FoxNews@CNN@MSNBC
The newest ship in the fleet was originally expected to drop anchor at the island around 8:00 AM this morning. The power failure started as the ship was approaching the island according to guests.
Engineers onboard are actively working on fixing the engine issue and limited power has already been restored for food and drinks. It’s not clear what services were impacted and if the blackouts were shipwide.
@HALcruises@FoxNews Nieuw Statendam now has "limited" propulsion and we are no longer "adrift". Captain is keeping everyone well-informed and is a calming presence. Parts of ship remain in black out. https://t.co/9vGZlCacxV
Nieuw Statendam is very slowly heading back to its homeport of Port Everglades, Florida and is scheduled to arrive on Sunday morning. With limited power and propulsion, it is not known if the arrival back will be delayed. Guests booked on the next March 24 sailing should check with Holland America Line for confirmation and details about this.
The new Holland America cruise ship is currently sailing a 7-night eastern Caribbean cruise which also included stops at Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and finally Half Moon Cay which did not take place.
The ship recently joined the fleet and was delivered from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri on November 30, 2018. A recent christening ceremony was held on February 2 which featured godmother Oprah Winfrey.
The 2,666 passenger vessel is the second Pinnacle-class and sister ship to ms Koningsdam. The ship is 99,500 gross tons and the most advanced in the fleet so far.
Two MSC cruise ships collided at the Port of Buenos Aires. One of the ships somehow lost control and hit another causing some damage. It was all caught on video.
This post has been updated with new video footage.
MSC Cruise Ships Collide
Yesterday, while MSC Orchestra was making a maneuver at the Port of Buenos Aires in Argentina for some unknown reason control was lost. The large ship drifted further towards sister ship MSC Poesia which was moored at the south dock. With a local pilot onboard and help from two tug boats the MSC Orchestra cruise ship still managed to hit from her starboard side.
Thankfully no injuries to guests or crew were reported but the incident did cause some minor damage mainly to MSC Orchestra’s deck seven starboard side. According to NDC which first posted the news, one the of the lifeboats was slightly damage but something serious.
The site also posted two videos of the incident which could have become a lot worse. Local authorities are also investigating how this happened especially when the weather conditions were near perfect.
The second footage below from Hernan Nuñez offers a much better view but unfortunately, part of it was recorded the wrong way:
The damage not impact the sailing capability of MSC Orchestra and ended up departing the port just slightly delayed. The ship set off on her eight-night South America cruise which includes calls in Brazil and Uruguay before returning to Buenos Aires on February 28, 2019.
We’ve also updated this post as new video footage has now come showing more angles of the two vessels coming together in port:
NUOVI VIDEO DELL'INCIDENTEMsc Orchestra, e Msc Poesia, hanno avuto l'altro ieri un incontro molto ravvicinato al porto di Buenos Aires.Sulla nostra pagina Crocieristi Italiani, troverete 5 video dell'incidente ripresi da un'angolazioni diverseEntra qui di seguito nella nostra pagina, e metti MI PIACE.https://www.facebook.com/crocieristitropeani/? YT Noticias de Cruceros#Msc #MscOrchestra #MscPoesia #Crociere #Cruise #Cruises #MscCrociere #Ship #Croisiere #Cruceros #Crocieristi #CrocieristiItaliani #Incidente #crash #accident
In another video, you can see the MSC Orchestra even hitting part of the pier as it tried to make its way around:
NUOVI VIDEO DELL'INCIDENTEMsc Orchestra, e Msc Poesia, hanno avuto l'altro ieri un incontro molto ravvicinato al porto di Buenos Aires.Sulla nostra pagina Crocieristi Italiani, troverete 5 video dell'incidente ripresi da un'angolazioni diverseEntra qui di seguito nella nostra pagina, e metti MI PIACE.https://www.facebook.com/crocieristitropeani/? YT Noticias de Cruceros#Msc #MscOrchestra #MscPoesia #Crociere #Cruise #Cruises #MscCrociere #Ship #Croisiere #Cruceros #Crocieristi #CrocieristiItaliani #Incidente #crash #accident
MSC Poesia was also not impacted by the incident and also departed later on the same day for a much shorter four-night South America itinerary with a call in Uruguay. The ship will end the voyage in Brazil on February 24, 2019.
These are two pretty large cruise ships which are an identical class. Both MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia are 89,600 gross tons with a guest capacity of over 2,500 at double occupancy.
In April 2018, the MSC Armonia slammed into Roatan’s pier. The pier received major damage with parts of it completely destroyed. The ship only had minor damage and was able to depart later in the day after repairs were made.
Norwegian Epic which is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has crashed into the pier at the San Juan Puerto Rico port. This comes after the ship was diverted due to power and engine issues. This post has been updated.
Norwegian Epic Crashes into Pier
It isn’t a good time right now for Norwegian Epic after suffering power outages and then crashing into the pier at its diverted port of call of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
We received a statement from an NCL spokesperson:
“Today, as Norwegian Epic was maneuvering into Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico with a local pilot on board and the help of two tug boats, prevailing winds caused the ship to veer towards the pier, damaging two mooring points at Pier 3 East. No injuries have been reported and guests are currently disembarking the ship as previously scheduled. We are working closely with local authorities to assess the damage. This is all the information we have to share at this time.”
Video footage has been posted on social media that captures the large cruise ship hitting parts of the pier as it arrived on February 12 with the help of two tug boats. The ship hit two mooring point sections of the pier which were completely destroyed and sank into the water.
The ship almost hit a third section, but thankfully managed to slow just in time. Prevailing winds apparently caused this to happen. Cruise Hive readers can watch the footage below:
From watching the footage, it seems Norwegian Epic just had some scrapes along the hull, but the pier definitely came off in bad shape.
Suffering from Engine Issues
The large vessel is currently on a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise, but that came to a halt yesterday when there was a major power failure due to the engines, according to the Cruise Law News blog. Many cruisers have been posting on social media and not happy about the situation.
In another tweet, one guest posted that two engines had failed and a Bravo code was announced during the cruise as well, which apparently involved crew member fighting but this is not confirmed.
As a result of the engine issues, the cruise line canceled the scheduled call in Tortola today and the call in St. Thomas tomorrow. There is a scheduled call to Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island of Great Stirrup Cay on Friday, though it’s not known if this will also be canceled.
Norwegian Epic joined the fleet in 2010 and, at the time, was the largest in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet. The ship is the only one in its class at 155,800 gross tons and a guest capacity of 4,200 at double occupancy.
The cruise line has stated that they are assessing the damage so we do expect further developments. Guests have been able to disembark the ship to enjoy their time in port. The cruise line has also offered compensation.
A devastating fire has destroyed much of the private resort of Princess Cays, which is owned by the Carnival Corporation and Princess Cruises.
UPDATE: Carnival Cruise Line has decided to cancel the scheduled call on Wednesday for Carnival Pride due to the fire at Princess Cays.
Princess Cays Destroyed by Fire
The popular private cruise destination of Princess Cays in the Bahamas has been devastated by a major fire that broke out sometime after 11:00 PM on Monday. The full scope of the damage is not yet known, but it seems to be widespread.
This is developing news and video footage of the fire last night has been posted online ,which Cruise Hive readers can watch below:
Palm trees, bushes, and buildings can be seen covered in flames as locals are shocked at how this could happen.
Fire trucks were deployed, and according to local reports, it may have started from the generator section and spread out from there.
At the moment, no injuries have been reported. The resort is located at the southern end of the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. It is a popular port of call not just for Princess-operated ships but also sister brands like Carnival Cruise Line.
The cruise line has been responding online to the developments at the resort. Princess Cruises did post “We’re thankful the firefighters on Eleuthera were able to put the fire out quickly, and that no one was hurt. We’re currently evaluating the damage and determining effect on upcoming itineraries.”
Carnival Pride which is operated by Carnival Cruise Line is scheduled to call at the port on Wednesday. Those currently on the January 27 voyage should check to see how this could impact the itinerary. The next ship will be Carnival Ecstasy on February 2 and then Carnival Conquest on February 3.
Photo By: Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cays is a truly stunning location that offers white sandy beaches and tropical blue water. Ships have to tender passengers back and forward to the resort as there is no pier nearby. We just hope the damage is not too severe and that cruise ship guests can still continue to experience the port.
We’ll be updating this post as more facts come in.
Since we first posted about the TV channel line-up yesterday many Carnival cruisers had asked Carnival Cruise Line Ambassador John Heald what’s going on. He ended up posting further details about the channel changes.
The new line-up of TV channels should be effective by Friday, January 18 across all the ships based from North America. Read the full response below:
I’ve had a few guests comment on the TV programming changes we are making onboard. We’ve been updating our systems and the new package of channels should be effective by Friday across the North American fleet.
All guests sailing on Carnival ships operating in North America will enjoy a great new lineup of complimentary in-stateroom TV. The new lineup will include popular, top-rated network channels such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and Discovery. For our younger guest we now offer Nickelodeon which is the number one entertainment channel for kids.
For 3-7 age category we have added Kids Central with age appropriate programming available at all times, day and night.
The news source will be a CBS National News channel that I’m told will broadcast programs providing original reporting, interviews and breaking news 24 hours a day. Some channels have been removed to allow for the transmission of these new channels. Your complimentary movie channel, our original Carnival content as well as the sports programming at our bars will remain unchanged at this time.
We also hope to add a second complimentary movie channel to in-stateroom TV sometime in the near future
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Carnival Cruise Line has started rolling out changes to the stateroom TV channels. A new line-up of offerings for guests to watch is being implemented on Carnival ships. This also includes the removal of the popular CNN channel.
New TV Line-Up on Carnival Stateroom TVs
Guests on some Carnival cruise ships have already received letters to their staterooms stating that during the voyage a change in the TV channels is being implemented. We already know that Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Conquest, and Carnival Pride are confirmed to have the stateroom channels changed.
Many guests have gone to social media and posted the letters from the cruise line which also includes a list on the back of the current channels and what they will be replaced with. We will provide the full list further down.
Carnival has stated the following in letters sent to guests onboard:
We are excited to announce a new network channel line-up coming to your stateroom television. We will begin migrating our content on the morning of January 17 and expect the change to be completed by noon on January 18. During this time, you may experience brief service interruptions as each channel changes over.
Our new line-up includes popular, top-rated channels such as Nickelodeon, HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and Discovery. IN addition, A CBS national news channel will now broadcast critically acclaimed programs providing original reporting, interviews and breaking news 24 hours a day. Your complimentary movie channel, our original Carnival content channels and sports programming at our bars will not experience any interruptions during this process.
The rollout will likely depend on the ship itinerary and will eventually hit the entire fleet. On the three Carnival ships which have been confirmed, there are to be brief service interruptions while the channels are changed over. This will be completed by noon, January 18.
Carnival Cruise Line is ditching CNN for CBS, which will anger some cruisers, but popular channels like the Food Network, Travel Channel, and Discovery are being added. Take a look at the complete changes below:
Channel 11: Fun Finds (No Change)
Channel 13: Cruise Life (No Change)
Channel 14: Channel Guide (No Change)
Channel 15: Safety Information (No Change)
Channel 16: Fun Aboard/Cruise Life Television 2 (No Change)
Channel 17: Carnival Adventures (No Change)
Channel 18: Map Channel (No Change)
Channel 19: Forward Camera View (No Change)
Channel 20: Lido/Aft Camera (No Change)
Channel 21: Audible FunTimes (No Change)
Channel 22: CBS National News (Changed from CNN)
Channel 23: SPYDAR (Changed from CNN International)
Channel 24: Kids Central (Changed CNN Espanol)
Channel 25: Nickelodeon (Changed from HLN)
Channel 26: HGTV (Changed from Boomerang)
Channel 27: Food Network (Changed from Cartoon Network)
Channel 28: Travel Channel (Changed from TNT)
Channel 29: Discovery Channel (Changed from TBS)
Channel 30: TBD (Changed from TCM)
Channel 31: TBD (Changed from TruTV)
Channel 32: Complimentary Movie Channel (No Change)
Channel 33: Fun For All (No Change)
Channel 34: Ocean View (No Change)
Channel 35: Good to KNow (No Change)
Channel 36: Music Channel (No Change)
So as you can see from the list above there is a total of ten channel changes with two of them to be decided (TBD). It will depend on the cruise ships on when the new channels will be moved over so just keep an eye for a letter from Carnival in the stateroom on embarkation day.
The TV line-up change comes not long after the cruise line had huge backlash for ditching complementary room service, they eventually canceled the new menu to have a second look at it. Carnival has also increased prices for several packages in recent months, let’s hope this trend doesn’t continue.
For some, the most exciting part leading up to a cruise is planning what you are going to wear while you are on vacation. You know you are going to be having the time of your life and feeling great, so why not plan your wardrobe so you look fabulous as well.
As well as making sure you look on form when you are on your cruise, by following a list and planning ahead you are less likely to forget any items of clothing behind.
Here are some great ideas on clothing and outfits for you to pack for your vacation at sea:
Casual Clothing
For the Entire Family!
Sometimes you just have to get in that vacation spirit buy having matching outfits for the entire family. This set is very vibrant and can be worn not just around the cruise ship but in port too. Take a closer look here.
Summer Dress
This floral summer dress is everything you need to look the part on deck at sea. It is comfortable and lightweight, and the boho design is easy to wear for many different body types.
Casual Tops
Fashionable color blocking shirts are perfect when away. They are casual but still stylish enough to help you look great. They can be paired with jeans and sandals for a relaxed look. Check the details here.
High Waisted Harem Pants
Harem pants are all the rage at the moment and they are an ideal item to take along with you for your vacation at sea. They are incredibly comfortable to wear, but they create a relaxed yet elegant looking outfit. The bow tie front adds that extra bit of style to the pants.
Swing T-Shirt Dress
The comfortable and stretchy fabric make this dress ideal for spending time out on the deck. Paired with a necklace and some earrings and the dress can be taken from the deck to the bar easily. Have a look right here.
Sleeveless Cruise Outfit
A nice cruise inspired outfit which is a woman’s jumpsuit featuring a striped cotton design, Perfect for around the deck or even in port.
Hoody Dress
You never know when the rain might hit out at sea, but you always want to look your best as well. This hoody dress will give you that casual summer look, but it has the hood ready and waiting for those sudden downpours.
Men’s Belted Cargo Shorts
Cargo shorts are a must have. They will be comfortable for regular use on the cruise and the different pockets are essential for carrying around all your items such as cards, keys and cameras when out on the deck.
Baseball Shirt
Baseball shirts are a classic wardrobe item. They are casual and comfortable, and come in many different colors. Having a few of these on vacation with you will give you many different outfit options to choose from each day.
Loose-Fit Performance Shorts
Most cruise ships have gyms onboard. Be prepared to keep up with your work-out schedule with these loose-fit performance shorts. They are lightweight, quick drying and moisture-wicking.
Couple Matching Hawaiian Outfits
There’s nothing better than walking around the ship on a nice sunny sea day in matching outfits! A nice Hawaiian inspired style which is perfect for a Caribbean cruise. Take a look here.
Costumes and Beachwear Coverups
Strapless Bikini
You will need a bikini to show off your summer figure when sitting at the pool on a cruise. This strapless bikini is padded and has a lace up design at the back. The high-waisted pants are in fashion at the moment, giving your body a beautiful shape. More about this item can be found here.
Tie Knot Bikini
The tie knot bikini is a classic look. It is made with a soft and elastic 100% polyester material. It comes in a variety of colors, perfect to suit your style and wardrobe.
Padded Push-up Bikini
A little push-up bikini with a cute tropical print will be your favorite pool-side wear on your cruise. Nothing will get you into your cruise vacation mood more than a bit of a tropical print. The wrap around bikini top adds some extra flare to the piece as well.
Padded Monokini Push-up
If you prefer a more conservative look or want to cover up more of your skin from the sun, this monokini is a great choice. It comes in a variety of colors and gives great support to your figure with the push-up structure.
Kaftan Swimsuit Beach Cover Up
Throw on this light and airy kaftan cover up when you are done in the pool and want some extra protection from the sun. It keeps in tone with the holiday look and the tassels create a more styled look.
See-Through Bikini Cover Up
This cute little black number will be an ideal cover up next to the pool. It will transition fashionably from swims in the pool to cocktail hour at the bar on the deck. Check all the details here.
Lace Crochet Bikini Cover Up
This lace bodysuit is great to throw on once you are done splashing around the pool area. It covers up your swimwear, but still gives you that summer goddess look. It is light and airy which makes it perfect to wear in the summer heat.
Men’s Swim Trunks
A knee length pair of swimming trunks are a must in any man’s wardrobe. This pair offers a UPF 50+ protection, helping keep your skin safe from the sun. The triple stitched sides make them durable and sturdy for regular use.
Swimsuit Cover up
The sailing styled stripped design seems to be in fashion. Here is a nice cover up when you’re spending time at the beach during a port of call.
Short Swim Trunks
Every man needs a pair of brightly colored flamingo trunks. These blue and pink colored swimming pants will help you stick out among the crowd. They have that holiday feel that you will need to sit back and enjoy the sun.
Evening Wear
Off-The-Shoulder Dress
A little black dress is a must for every female. This off-the-shoulder dress has a zipper closure for easy wear and it the perfect mix of sophistication and fun for a fancy night out.
Spaghetti Step V-Neck Dress
If you are planning a fancy night out on the cruise, this little number will wow your date. Purple is such a fun color, and the design of the dress is whimsical and will make you feel like royalty. Click here for details.
Pashmina Silk Scarf
A pashmina scarf can fancy-up any dull outfit. It will be the perfect accessory for an elegant night out, and it will bring a pop of color to an ordinary outfit.
Halter V-Neck Dress
If you want to go all out with your evening wear, this is the dress for you. It is a showstopper in white and you will both look and feel like a celebrity the moment you step into the dining hall.
Glitter Shawl
A shawl is a timeless piece that can be worn with any evening wear dress or ensemble. It is perfect to use when spending time outdoors in a cool breeze, and is a stylish alternative to a jacket or sweater. Have look here.
Slim Fit Dress Shirt
A slim fit dress shirt always completes a formal outfit perfectly. It shapes the body to perfection and is sophisticated and elegant on a night out.
Skinny Tie
A good tie can turn an outfit from drab to dapper in an instant. The right color skinny fit tie will complete your outfit and make you look as elegant as can be.
Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt
If you want to avoid looking too formal on your night out, this button down palm tree shirt is a great alternative. It is casual enough to make you feel comfortable, but still gives off a bit of a formal look. The palm trees are a fun added extra to match your holiday feel.
Crew Sweatshirt
This sweatshirt will keep you looking smart and polished when out at a formal dinner on the cruise. It will keep you warm if there is a bit of a breeze, but it will in no way look too casual.
Polo Shirt
Polo shirts are a classic item that can transition from day time wear to smart night wear easily. They are smart enough to be worn to a fancy dinner, but can still be worn casually during the daytime. Check this one out.
Warmer Clothing
Lightweight Water-Resistant Vest
The zip down puffer vest is vital for when the weather cools down. It can be worn over normal clothing and adds that extra bit of warmth you need.
Loose Pullover Cardigan
Not only will a slouchy knit cardigan keep you warm, but it looks really pretty as well. Paired with skinny jeans and boots, you will have the perfect outfit.
Velvet Legging Pants
These velvet lined leggings will be your best friend when cold weather hits. Pair them with a jersey or long sleeve shirt and you will be set to go.
Leg Warmers
Leg warmers are a great option to be worn with shorts, a dress or a skirt when there is a chill in the air. They come in plain colors or you can choose a funky design to make your outfit pop.
Oversized Cable Knit Beanie
Keep your head and ears warm with a cute oversize cable knit beanie. It is a great winter accessory to any outfit.
Thermal Socks
When you can’t keep the chills out, these thermal socks will be the answer. They lock in the heat and fit inside any ordinary boot or shoe.
Beanie Skull Cap
This slouchy beanie wool hat will keep you warm and help keep the chills away when outdoors in a cool breeze.
Hooded Work Jacket
A good quality cargo work jacket will last you a lifetime. It is an essential item to keep and can be worn in any occasion. The can be dressed up or down to suit your needs.
Active Winter Pants
Keep up your workout routine, even when the weather turns sour with these active winter pants. They provide warmth but are also breathable with an elasticated waistband.
Cargo Pants
These sport cargo pants can be dressed up for day time or night time, all while keeping you warm and looking fit for the part.
Sleepwear
Cruise Control Pajama Set
Add a bit of extra fun to your holiday with this Cruise Control cotton pajama set. Your vacation finally gives you a reason to pack and show off your cruise addiction!
Camisole Pajama Set
A lightweight and soft sleepwear set will be your best option for those warm summer nights during the cruise. The racerback top and matching shorts are comfortable for sleep.
Fleece Winter Pajama Set
Always have a warm pajama set on hand in case the weather turns south. This fleece set will keep you warm while still being cosy for a good night’s sleep.
Oversized Sleep Shirt
An oversized sleep shirt is easy to throw on after a long day on vacation. Comfortable with no fuss.
One-Strap Slippers
The faux fur slipper will add that bit of cuteness to your pajama outfit, and they are comfortable enough to give your feet a break after a long day vacationing.
Mens Thermal Pajama Set
Even men need to be prepared for the colder weather that could hit during vacation. The thermal Henley top and fleece pants will keep you as warm as can be, letting you get a solid night’s sleep.
Soft Cotton Short Sleeve Sleepwear
A soft cotton summer pajama set will be perfect for your cruise vacation. It will keep you cool during the summer nights and the material is breathable and lightweight.
Memory Foam Slippers
Your feet also deserve a bit of comfort. They will be sore and tired from all the activities on the cruise all day, so give them a break at night with these super comfy memory foam slippers with anti-slip soles.
Sleep Mask
Make sure you get the best night sleep that you can. The sleep mask will cut out all light, letting you quickly slip into sweet slumber, resting up for the next busy day.
Time to Get Packing Then!
Be fully prepared and looking great when on your vacation out at sea. Use this list to help you pack for your trip, and make sure not to leave anything behind! Feel free to check our dedicated section for more packing tips.
Carnival Cruise Line has won this year’s best cruise line as voted by Cruise Hive readers. Carnival received more votes than nine other major cruise lines.
Best Cruise Line of 2018 Announced
The world’s largest and most popular cruise line has been voted the best of 2018 by Cruise Hive readers. The Miami-based cruise line was up against nine other operators in this year’s Cruise Ship Awards. In second came Royal Caribbean and in Third place came Norwegian Cruise Line.
Carnival Cruise Line, which was founded by Ted Arison in 1972, was started with just one ship named the Mardi Gras. The cruise line now has 26 ships in the fleet, with even more on the way in the coming years. The original Mardi Gras name will even be making a come back in 2020 with Carnival’s largest-ever cruise ship.
Photo By: Russell Otway (For Cruise Hive Only)
Carnival has never lost the “fun” image of cruising by targeting families to not just to relax on a Carnival ship but also to get involved in all the activities and features on offer. Carnival is the dominant line out of the United States and offers a huge range of cruises especially to the Caribbean which is why they’ve become “America’s Cruise Line.”
Carnival currently has eight Fantasy-class vessels, four Spirit-class ships, three Sunshine-class ships, five Conquest-class ships, three Dream-class vessels, two Vista-class ships, and one Splendor-class cruise ship. In 2019 the company will welcome the newly transformed Carnival Sunrise and the third Vista-class ship Carnival Panorama.
The oldest ship in the fleet right now is Carnival Fantasy which entered service in 1990. You can read all about those iconic former Carnival cruise ships right here. The newest ship now is Carnival Horizon which arrived in Spring 2018.
Royal Caribbean Comes in Second
Royal Caribbean has received the second most amount of votes which really isn’t a surprise as it is the second largest and most popular cruise line. The company was founded in 1968.
The cruise line has 25 ships in the fleet at the moment with Empress of the Seas being the oldest which arrived in 1990 and Symphony of the Seas as the newest which arrived in Spring 2018. Spectrum of the Seas which is an evolution to the Quantum-class vessel will arrive in 2019.
NCL Comes in Third Place
Norwegian Cruise Line came in third place for “Best Cruise Line of 2018” and it is well deserved with all the epic new features being introduced on the newer ships. The cruise line also continues to upgrade older vessels to make sure they are the best they can be. The company was founded in 1966 by Knut Kloster and Ted Arison.
The oldest ship in the fleet right now is Norwegian Sky and the newest is the third Breakway-plus class ship named Norwegian Bliss which actually features a race track at sea!
Full Results
It’s been the first time we’ve ever done this best cruise ship category and complements our focus on the cruise ships only for the fifth annual Cruise Ship Awards. We’ve received thousands of votes since the awards opened up at the beginning of September. Cruise Hive readers have only bee able to vote once in each category and the results have been checked for any repeats.
Check the final order of results for the best cruise line of 2018:
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
MSC Cruises
P&O Cruises
Holland America Line
Aida Cruises
Princess Cruises
Costa Cruises
This is the final category to announce in the 2018 awards and Carnival Cruise Line has won more categories than any other cruise line, take a look at everything we’ve announced:
Carnival Panorama has been voted as the most anticipated new cruise ship for 2019 in the fifth annual Cruise Hive Cruise Ship Awards. The Vista-class ship received more votes than any other vessel in the category.
Carnival Panorama Receives Most Votes
The Carnival cruise ship has won the 2018 Cruise Ship Awards for the “Most Anticipated New Cruise Ship for 2019” category. Carnival Panorama won by a huge difference and was up against seven other cruise ships from five different cruise lines. In second place came Norwegian Encore from Norwegian Cruise Line and in third place came Spectrom of the Seas from Royal Caribbean.
Rendering By: Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama is the third Vista-class cruise ship from Carnival Cruise Line and is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Italy. She will be almost identical to her sister ships Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon but with some slightly different features.
One of the major highlights of the upcoming ship is the first ever Sky Zone tram[oline park at sea. The new space will span two decks and include a 12-lane trampoline court. You can read all the details about it right here.
The vessel will join the fleet in December 2019 and will be based on the U.S. west coast. The ship will debut from the newly renovated Long Beach terminal in California with a 3-night inaugural sailing to the Mexican Riviera on December 11, 2019. From December 14, 2019, the new ship will begin sailing week-long Mexican Riviera cruises from the Los Angeles port.
Carnival Panorama will be 133,500 gross tons once completed and have a guest capacity of over 3,900 at double occupancy.
Norwegian Encore Comes in Second
Norwegian Encore will be the fourth Breakaway-plus class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line and will continue to bring groundbreaking features and venues to the market. The ship is under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and will join the fleet in November 2019.
Rendering By: Norwegian Cruise Line
Cruises will begin from Miami, Florida on November 17, 2019, through April 12, 2020. She will sail week-long cruises to the eastern Caribbean. The U.S. is in for a treat with the new largest race track at sea and virtual reality complex.
The ship will be 169,000 gross tons and have a guest capacity of around 4,000 making her the largest NCL ship ever.
Spectrum of the Seas Comes in Third
Spectrum of the Seas which came in third place in the 2018 Cruise Ship Awards is being purpose-built for the Chinese market and will be an evolution to the popular Quantum-class ships. She’s being constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard which is the same yard as Norwegian Encore we mentioned above.
Rendering By: Royal Caribbean
She will begin cruises from Shanghai, China in June 2019 after an epic 51-night Global Odyssey voyage which starts from Barcelona, Spain. She will be 168,800 gross tons and have a passenger capacity of 4,246.
Full Results
We received thousands of votes from Cruise Hive readers and it has been a great way for everyone to vote and have their view registered in the 2018 Cruise Ship Awards which are now in their fifth year. Here is the full result for most anticipated new cruise ship for 2019 in order:
Carnival Panorama (Carnival Cruise Line)
Norwegian Encore (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Spectrum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
Sky Princess (Princess Cruises)
MSC Bellissima (MSC Cruises)
Costa Venezia (Costa Cruises)
Costa Smeralda (Costa Cruises)
MSC Grandiosa (MSC Cruises)
In 2017 sister ship Carnival Horizon won the category and she has become a popular ship for the cruise line. We must say a huge thank you for Cruise Hive readers who voted in this year’s awards which have been the biggest ever and opened up at the beginning of September 2018.
Just in case you’ve missed everything we’ve already announced then take a look below at the results for this year. Right now we only have one more category to announce so keeping checking Cruise Hive for that.
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