The waters of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica are renowned for being rough and challenging, particularly where the “Roaring Forties” and “Furious Fifties” latitudes send fierce winds from the west to the east. In these waters, ship stabilizers, used to reduce the motion of the waves for passenger comfort and safety, are especially vital. Which is why Seabourn Cruise Line’s loss of … [Read more...]
Archives for 07/02/2025
Carnival Asks for Creative Solutions to Common Concern
One problem newbie and even experienced cruisers may encounter onboard is disorientation when trying to find their stateroom. Every corridor can look identical and it can lead to very embarrassing situations if a guest is trying to open a cabin door that isn’t their own. So how to tell them apart and remember your exact stateroom number? The first clue might be on one’s shipboard card. … [Read more...]
Resorts World Cruises Renames Star Scorpio to Star Voyager
Resorts World Cruises is pleased to update that its third cruise ship, Star Scorpio, which is set to join the fleet and commence deployment from 26 March 2025 onwards will be renamed as the Star Voyager. Aptly named as the Star Voyager, she will start her journey by exploring more of Southeast Asia until 21 July 2025 with Singapore as her main homeport, together with Jakarta, Melaka, Bangkok and … [Read more...]
Utopia of the Seas 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 3, 2025
Intro TextHave our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
AdventureSmith Explorations Targets Women and Solo Travelers
Women comprise 55 percent of the travelers who book with AdventureSmith Explorations and a recent report by the Adventure Travel Trade Association indicates that more than half of those booking adventure travel are women. Women are also leading the solo travel trend, with estimates indicating 65 to 70 percent of solo travelers are women. Small-ship expedition cruising is making the most of these … [Read more...]
Holland America Line and The HISTORY Channel™ Introduce Multi-Year Partnership Featuring Exclusive Historically Focused Itineraries and Immersive Shore Excursions
Holland America Line and A+E’s The HISTORY Channel™ have teamed up for a first-of-its-kind collaboration that will better allow guests to not just be told about a destination’s history, but to experience it. The exclusive partnership is set to further elevate Holland America Line cruises with custom itineraries and shore excursions operated by Holland America and curated in partnership with The … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adding 7 New Perks to Select Cabins
MSC Cruises is adding seven new perks for guests who book a suite with an Aurea Experience on all 22 of their ships. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever MSC Cruises offers their guests the options three different experiences when booking a cabin that isn’t part of the Yacht Club. They are Bella, Fantastica and Aurea. Bella is a basic cruise fare and the other two offer extra perks for an additional … [Read more...]
Crystal Announces First Half Of 2027 Voyages And Itineraries
Around the World: Discover the Glaciers of Alaska, Japan’s Iconic Temples and the Sun-Drenched Shores of the Mediterranean on Exceptional Sailings Across Six ContinentsCrystal Cruises. Following the launch of the 2027 World Cruise, Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has now unveiled the complete first half of its 2027 itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. … [Read more...]
TUI Cruises Takes Delivery of Its Largest Cruise Ship Ever
TUI Cruises’ fleet officially grew bigger on February 7, 2025, as the cruise line accepted its newest vessel from the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The Mein Schiff Relax is the first ship in the cruise line’s new InTUItion class vessels, designed to incorporate advanced energy-efficient technologies and utilize Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) to minimize its environmental … [Read more...]
Viking Cruises Cancels Calls to Greek Island Following Earthquakes
The Greek island of Santorini is known for its white-washed buildings and turquoise waters, but it also is home to an active volcano that has been making its presence known in recent days, causing one cruise line to avoid calling at the destination. The island is under a state of emergency following two earthquakes since January 31, 2025, and multiple underwater temblors. The latest quake, with … [Read more...]
Carnival Says It Won’t Charge for Popular Romantic Event
The internet is filled with rumors and misinformation, which can make it difficult for cruise travelers who are trying to plan a memorable vacation but just aren’t sure of how to go about it. When that vacation includes a special holiday and a once-a-year opportunity, it can be even more important to have the correct information for proper planning. This is the case for thousands of guests … [Read more...]
The 2-Second Trick to Know If a Drink Package Is Worth It On A Cruise
‘Is the drink package worth it?’ might be one of the most common questions in cruising, and that’s for good reason. Drinking and cruises go hand-in-hand. Drink packages are popular, but are expensive. We suggest a simple trick to know if they are worth the money. Drink packages can be insanely expensive. A “cheap” package will run $70 per day, and that’s before … [Read more...]
Fincantieri Delivers Mein Schiff Relax in Monfalcone
Fincantieri has delivered the new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises, with the ship being handed over on Friday in Monfalcone. Fincantieri said in a press release that the vessel is the first of two InTUltion class new concept cruise ships that are dual fuel powered (Liquid Natural Gas and Marine Gas Oil) that Fincantieri is building for TUI Cruises. The sister ship will set sail in … [Read more...]
Viking’s New 170-Day Cruise Will Have 18 Overnight Port Visits
Viking has announced their Viking World Voyage III that will depart in late 2026 and end in June 2027. This 170-day cruise will visit 41 countries on six continents, with 18 of the ports being overnight stays.Viking Sky: Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Viking World Voyage III will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 22, 2026 and end in Stockholm, Sweden on June 10, 2027. A map of … [Read more...]
Norwegian is ready to compete with Royal Caribbean after ordering $9 billion in massive cruise ships
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting big with its new mega-ship orders. The cruise line plans to debut its largest ship class in 2030. Weighing around 226,000 gross registered tons (GRT) with a passenger and crew capacity of more than 8,300, they'll join MSC Cruises in competing with Royal Caribbean's Oasis and Icon Class ships. MSC launched its first World Class ship in 2022 and a second, … [Read more...]
Florida Cruise Port Will Expedite Arrival/Debarkation Process
Margaritaville at Sea has announced several new enhancements that include partnering with the Port of Palm Beach to significantly expedite the arrival and debarkation process. Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is the only cruise ship to sail from the Port of Palm Beach. The ship and port are getting several new upgrades to make the cruise experience even better. The cruise line and port partnered … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line’s Summer 2026 Sailings – A Look at Opening Day Prices
Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries and sail dates for Summer 2026 yesterday, and it is time to take a closer look at the opening day pricing for the new Summer 2026 sailings. Please keep in mind, the pricing information is available for anyone to view, but there is the standard tiered booking for Castaway Club members starting on Monday February 10th for Pearl level Castaway Club Members. As … [Read more...]
Disney Vacation Club Announces 2026 DVC Member Cruise Aboard the Disney Dream to Northern Europe
Disney Vacation Club revealed the Disney Dream will host the 2026 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. The 2026 DVC Member Cruise will be a 7-Night Northern Europe Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton on August 31, 2026, and will feature scheduled stops in Skagen, Copenhagen, and Stavanger. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="839" … [Read more...]
Little known Royal Caribbean bed upgrade is worth asking for
Getting a good night's sleep is important, even on a cruise vacation.I usually sleep very well on Royal Caribbean ships, but admittedly, I prefer a firm mattress. Everyone has their own personal preference when it comes to beds, so I'm not surprised when some people claim the beds are too firm to their taste.Longtime cruisers know there's a special request you can make if you need another … [Read more...]
Magical Towns & Golden Sand Beaches: This Underrated Mexico Destination Is More Popular Than Ever In 2025
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Free Train To Run From Bangkok To Lesser-Known Beach Paradise This Spring
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Move Over Miami! This Florida Destination Is Surging With New Flights & Epic Attractions
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Fincantieri delivers first of new InTUItion class Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
Fincantieri has delivered Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises, marking a significant milestone for the German cruise line’s fleet expansion. The handover ceremony took place at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, where the vessel was formally transferred to TUI Cruises’ management. Mein Schiff Relax is the first of two InTUlition class ships that Fincantieri is constructing for TUI … [Read more...]
Pandaw to add further ship to Mekong River
Originally known as Pandaw III, the RV Tonle Pandawsaw a year’s service in Burma in 2003 before moving to the Mekong. The vessel is currently being refurbished and will feature a new spa as well as a gym, library, cocktail saloon and extensive open deck area.RV Tonle Pandaw – which will offer just 14 suites, each measuring 1,600 square feet – also has an ultra-shallow draft of just over a metre … [Read more...]
Carnival Asks Cruisers About Popular Dining Room Event
Anyone who has sailed with Carnival Cruise Line is well acquainted with the “Shooooooooowtime!” event each evening in the Main Dining Rooms. But has the interactive entertainment become passe, and would cruisers rather see it have a final curtain call? The “Showtime” offered in the Main Dining Room is a fun and often silly production not by the Carnival singers and dancers, but by the dining … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Cruise Terminal Opening in Miami Next Month
MSC Cruises will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony next month for the largest cruise terminal ever built. This new terminal will be able to process 36,000 cruise passengers every day. The world’s largest cruise terminal is opening in Miami capable of handling 36,000 cruise passengers a day. Photo rendering courtesy of MSC Cruises. The ribbon cutting ceremony for PortMiami’s Terminal AA/AAA will take … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger in Wheelchair Left in Tears After Alleged Elevator Incident
While embarkation day can always be a bit hectic, one woman was left in tears on the first day of her cruise after an unfortunate incident in the elevator. Wendi Fletcher, who hails from Manchester, England, was originally excited to embark on a Mediterranean voyage with her husband, Tony Fletcher, back in April of 2024 – although it’s not clear what cruise line she was sailing … [Read more...]
Mexico Entry Requirements for Americans: Changes Travelers Need To Know for 2025
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New MSC Cruise Terminal to Disembark First Passengers, With Some Limitations
Some current MSC Cruises guests just received word that they will become part of cruising history – as they will be among the first to disembark in MSC’s brand new cruise terminal in PortMiami, Florida. So, who are the lucky passengers who get an early look at the state-of-the-art facilities? The up to 5,877 guests currently onboard MSC Seascape will disembark at the nearly complete terminal … [Read more...]
Final Journey for SS United States Delayed at Last Minute
After around 28 years docked at Pier 82 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the famous SS United States was hours away from a pier transfer on February 6, 2025. It would have been the first step in beginning her final voyage, but the US Coast Guard called for a delay. She was then supposed to officially leave Philadelphia on Saturday, February 8, 2025 – just two days after the pier transfer – … [Read more...]