CRUISE NEWS: Cruise Passenger Outburst, Royal Caribbean Ditches Japan, Cruise Loyalty

Big cruise headlines today! Virgin Voyages just launched a huge loyalty match promo—status with over 35 travel programs can now score you instant perks like free premium coffee, laundry, and cocktail parties. Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean is reshuffling Spectrum of the Seas itineraries out of Shanghai in 2026, swapping Japan stops for South Korea amid regional tensions. Expect changes like Jeju visits and even an overnight in Seoul. And finally, viral chaos aboard the Icon of the Seas: a passenger was caught on video punching crew near the waterslides. Security stepped in fast, and with Royal Caribbean’s zero‑tolerance rules, this guest could be banned for life. Catch the full stories at cruisehive.com. 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