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CRUISE NEWS: Guests Not Happy About Changed Port, Schedule Tweak, Carnival Kitchen

Cruise Hive
Cruise Hive
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πŸ‘οΈ 3K viewsπŸ“… 5 months ago⏱️ 3:13
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival just opened 2026 reservations for their super popular Carnival Kitchen cooking classes.

Royal Caribbean just tweaked the schedule for Anthem of the Seas on it December 11 sailing out of Sydney and honestly it's all about making tendering way less chaotic.

Upcoming February to March 2026 sailings on Independence of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas, both based in Miami, are ditching Cosmol, Mexico, and heading to Nassau in the Bahamas instead.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book Carnival Kitchen classes early as spots vanish fast.
βœ“Check updated tendering schedules for Anthem of the Seas to maximize beach time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the latest cruise news updates?
QHow are port changes affecting guest satisfaction?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cozumel2 Happy Bacon
Galveston
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YouTube Video Description↓

Cruise Hive brings you the latest cruise news updates! πŸŽ₯ In this episode: Carnival opens 2026 reservations for its popular Carnival Kitchen cooking classes. Royal Caribbean adjusts Anthem of the Seas schedules in Australia to ease tendering. Independence and Freedom of the Seas drop Cozumel for Nassau’s new Royal Beach Club, sparking debate. MESSAGE BOARDS: https://boards.cruisehive.com/ CRUISE NEWS TIPS: Send us tips on any news: newstips@cruisehive.com NEWSLETTER: You can sign up for updates right here: https://www.cruisehive.com/subscribe OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisehive Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@cruisehive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisehive Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruisehive Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cruisehive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisehive/ A BIT ABOUT US: Cruise Hive was founded in 2008 by Emrys Thakkar, a former crew member and someone who has a massive passion for cruise ships. He has grown Cruise Hive into what it is today, a leading independent publisher covering the latest cruise news, advice, and more! #cruisenews​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruiseupdates​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruisehive