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Cruise Hive has more cruise news stories from the past week including on Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises, Carnival, and NCL.

Holland America Cruise Guest Evacuated Following Onboard Fall

A 69‑year‑old guest was urgently evacuated from Holland America’s Westerdam after a serious fall near Da Nang, Vietnam.

Next Utopia of the Seas Itinerary Changed Due to Wind Delay

Utopia of the Seas' 4-night departure on December 15 will be delayed and have an itinerary change due to windy conditions.

Broken Chair Sparks Lawsuit Against Princess Cruises

A former Princess Cruises guest, who was injured when her chair broke onboard, has filed a lawsuit against the cruise line.

Utopia of the Seas Warns Guests of Major Delay Due to Windy Conditions

Windy weather is already expected to delay Utopia of the Seas for several hours on Monday morning at Port Canaveral.

Carnival’s Fleet Cruise Director Role Explained

Discover Carnival’s fleet cruise director role — the leader who guides entertainment and guest experience across the entire fleet.

Celebrity Apex Cruise Interrupted by Urgent Coast Guard Airlift

A guest was medically airlifted from Celebrity Apex north of Puerto Rico on the ship's current Eastern Caribbean sailing.

Norwegian Gem’s Transatlantic Cruise Overhauled

Norwegian Escape’s Fall 2026 cruise gets a dramatic overhaul with new ports, swapped calls, and surprises travelers need to know before sailing.

Brazilian City Receives Two Unexpected Cruise Ships in Two Days

The small port of Ihlabela in Brazil got visits from two larger ships in two days with diversions due to weather.

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