Carnival Says No to Popular Crew Gift, Disney Closes Castaway Cay Area, Holland America Upgrades
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Today's cruise news: Holland America is turning up the volume with new permanent poolside bandstands aboard Oosterdam and Zuiderdam, part of its $500 million-plus Evolution program, complete with retractable glass roofs so the music plays on in any weather. Disney Cruise Line guests face a splashy disappointment as Pelican Plunge at Castaway Cay is temporarily closed for refurbishment with no reopening date announced. And Carnival has reminded guests that crew members cannot accept homemade food as gifts over health and safety concerns, urging cruisers not to take offence or pull gratuities, since factory-sealed snacks are still fine. 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