Robert McGillivray

Robert has been involved in the cruise industry since January 2007. He joined his first ship, the Seabourn Pride, in Miami Florida, and never looked back. Robert started his cruise career as a bar-waiter and worked his way up to being a corporate trainer for the same luxury 6-star cruise line. After a short break from ships in 2013, Robert has worked as a Hotel Director onboard several different cruise ships worldwide and even in Antarctica, and on the North Pole. As a writer for Cruise Hive Robert stays on top of all current developments and brings you breaking news, facts, and special reports. As an avid traveler and photographer, Robert has visited no less than 101 countries worldwide and stepped on to his 7th continent on his 30th birthday. His photos have been published by news media like Bloomberg and The New York Times, and are used by Celebrity and Azamara Cruise lines for their promotional materials. Robert currently resides in the Philippines on the tropical island of Panglao, with his wife and two daughters. Find out more about us here.

Controversy Erupts as Cruise Ship Anchors in English Town

A quaint little town in southern England found itself in a social media storm as locals protested the arrival of a large cruise ship to its harbor.

Carnival Cruise Line Itinerary Updates, Monitors Storm

Carnival Cruise Line updates guests on port reopenings and changes in itineraries post-Hurricane Idalia, as the storm moves to Bermuda.

New Royal Caribbean Video on Icon of the Seas Beverages

Royal Caribbean releases another update on Icon of the Seas, this time focusing on the beverage program in a new episode of Making an Icon.

Florida Cruise Port Grapples with Hurricane Fallout

Port Tampa Bay is operating at Condition Zulu, so all marine traffic has been stopped. Two cruises sailing from Tampa could be affected.

Celebrity Cruises Makes Major Changes to All-In Packages

Major changes are coming to Celebrity Cruises, with the cruise line introducing a fully all-inclusive formula guests can add in as part of their cruise.

Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Major Itinerary Change Ahead of Idalia

Carnival Cruise Line alters Carnival Conquest's itinerary due to Tropical Storm Idalia, amidst increasing safety concerns.

Australia Scraps Vaccination Requirements for Cruises

Australia, which still had vaccination and mask mandates for cruise ships, will scrap these measures, as confirmed by the Australian Health Committee.

Royal Caribbean Partners with Inter Miami Football Club

Royal Caribbean partners with Inter Miami CF, launching initiatives for fan engagement, community outreach, and collaboration both on and off the field.

Port of Los Angeles to Increase Cruise Passenger Tariffs

The Port of Los Angeles will hike passenger rates by some 3% each year over the next five years and revealed plans for a new cruise terminal.
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