CRUISE NEWS: Travel Chaos Impacts Cruises, Weather Rocks Cruise, Carnival Issues Advisories
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Carnival Miracle is shaking things up on its seven night Western Caribbean cruise out of Tampa by bringing back the old school in-person safety drill.
Security shut the party down fast, telling nearly 5,000 guests to get inside as stuff started flying.
It's just another reminder that mother nature doesn't RSVP.
It's still messy out there, cruisers, but cruising goes on.
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Stay updated with the biggest cruise news stories for January 4, 2026. In today’s roundup: Carnival brings back the classic in‑person muster drill, MSC Preziosa faces wild New Year’s weather during a DJ Alok party at sea, and multiple Caribbean itineraries shift after FAA airspace closures over Puerto Rico. We break down how Norwegian Epic, Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, and Grand Princess adjusted their sailings. 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