Welcome to the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the world’s largest Terrestrial Transfrontier Conservation area. At approximately 520,000 km², it’s larger than Germany and Austria combined, roughly the size of France, and nearly twice the size of the United Kingdom – it’s enormous! In 2011 Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe banded together, in a unique … [Read more...]
Archives for 09/12/2023
New luxury line Explora Journeys to homeport in Dubai for 2025/26 season
Explora Journeys has unveiled upcoming cruises aboard Explora I and Explora II through April 2026, with Explora I now spending an entire season homeporting in the Arabian Gulf for 2025/26. Explora Journeys full program of cruises through 2026 includes a range of seven-, 14- and 21-night voyages across the world, with Explora II joining the fleet in August 2024, giving the new cruise … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas: Overview and What to Do
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas is a relatively new ship, at least by cruising industry standards, at under 10 years old. Debuting as one of the largest ships in the world, since its 2016 launch, the ship has been surpassed by bigger (and, some might argue, better) ships. However, that hardly makes this ship less noteworthy. If you’re looking for a Royal Caribbean cruise that will provide … [Read more...]
7 Cruise Cabin Booking Mistakes Most Veteran Cruisers Are Avoiding
With well over 400,000 followers on Cruise Fever’s social media accounts, we hear from a lot of cruisers.One of the biggest issues we hear about is the cruise cabin booking process. The location, type, and payment/bidding methods still cause some confusion for first-timers. Booking a cruise cabin is not always as straightforward as people think. (Photo credit: Cruise Fever) Cruise ships are … [Read more...]
Why This Cheap And Underrated Southeast Asian Country Is Surging In Popularity
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4 Of The Most Beautiful Train Journeys You Can Take In Latin America This Winter
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These Are The 7 Most Popular Caribbean Destinations To Visit This Winter
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Why Winter Is A Great Time To Visit This Record-Breaking European Destination
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5 Reasons Why This Is The Best Year Ever To Visit Cancun
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Why These 3 Mediterranean Destinations Are Breaking All-Time Tourism Records This Year
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Vintage photos show how drastically cruise ships have changed during the last century
Cruise ship travel has changed significantly over the last century. Main Dining Room. Royal CaribbeanFrom the ocean liners that preceded it, to the dawn of the cruise ship, and then onto the mega ship, leisure travel by sea has come a long way.The cruise industry has made rapid improvements and innovated through each era, with a boom of activity beginning in the 1990s as ships … [Read more...]
Cruise News Update: Ship Damaged, Dining Prices, New Vessels
Embark on a captivating journey into the dynamic world of cruising with Cruise Hive, your premier source for comprehensive coverage of industry highlights from the past week. In this edition, we’ll get you caught up with several major stories, including noteworthy changes within Norwegian Cruise Line and rumors about Carnival Cruise Line’s culinary offerings. Join us as we unfold the stories … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Adds New Perk for Frequent Guests
Royal Caribbean has added a new perk for guests who take frequent cruises on one of their 27 cruise ships. Starting today, all Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Club members will receive new photo benefits on every Royal Caribbean cruise that they take. Here is a look at what they will receive. This is in addition to the perks that they already receive. Platinum members will … [Read more...]
MSC Yacht Club: Is It Really Worth It?
When you go to book your MSC Cruises itinerary, you may come across a special offering called MSC Yacht Club. Is this special level of cruise worth buying? What do you get with this VIP level of service? We’re breaking down everything you need to know about MSC Yacht Club and whether or not it’s a good choice for you and your cruising family (hint: it probably is). In This Article: MSC … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Changes Shore Tour Cancellation Policy
Celebrity Cruises has reached out to guests to let them know that the shore tour cancellation policy has been changed, effective January 1, 2024. Guests will now need to cancel their tours earlier to receive a refund, but certain excursions do have different policies and much different cancellation windows. Celebrity Cruises Shore Excursion Policy Change Booking shore tours through … [Read more...]
Christmas on a Cruise Ship: What To Expect
Christmas is an exciting time of year, and is even more so when you will be spending the holiday on board a cruise ship, whether you are sailing in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Europe, or another amazing destination. Every cruise line, from Carnival to Norwegian to Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and more, takes extra steps to make holiday vacations special and … [Read more...]