The first cruise ship visited the world’s largest cruise terminal today in Miami when MSC Seascape was the first vessel to use the massive terminal. MSC Cruises will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony next month for the new Terminal AA/AAA at PortMiami. This new terminal is able to process 36,000 cruise passengers every day. All photos in this article are courtesy of MSC Cruises. The ribbon cutting … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Disney Will Offer More Cruises in 2026 Than Ever Before
Disney Cruise Line has announced that they will sail more itineraries in 2026 than ever before as their fleet grows to eight cruise ships. Disney’s summer cruises in 2026 will open for bookings for the cruise line’s Castaway Club members on February 10, 2025. A week later on February 17, they will open for bookings to the general public. Disney will sail cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adding The HISTORY Channel Shore Excursions
Holland America Line and The HISTORY Channel have announced a new partnership that will offer historically focused itineraries and immersive shore excursions. Photo: Holland America Line These new shore excursions will be available on several itineraries. They include a seven-day Marvels of Pompei, seven day Norwegian Fjords, and a 14-day Arctic and Northern Lights sailings. Several Eastern … [Read more...]
Nate Bargatze Announces 2026 Comedy Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line
Nate Bargatze is coming Norwegian Cruise Line in 2026. In an event called Nateland at Sea, the rising stand-up comedian will be on board Norwegian Jewel on a 4-night sailing from February 5-9, 2026. The cruise will sail from Tampa, Florida and visit Costa Maya, Mexico. There will be three shows in total on the ship. The entertainment lineup also includes live recordings of … [Read more...]
Norwegian Bliss Returns to Service with New Features and Upgrades
Norwegian Bliss is fresh out of drydock and currently on a 13-day sailing from Europe to Miami. After two weeks spent at the Damen shipyard in Brest, France getting upgrades and new features, the ship now offers new public areas and dining options.The vessel underwent significant maintenance work, including a complete refresh of its staterooms and enhancements to its entertainment … [Read more...]
New Celebrity Cruise Ship Will Not Have an Eden: The Brand-New Concept Replacing It
The first time I walked into Eden on Celebrity Edge during her inaugural voyage, I knew right away it would be a very unique experience that could not be found anywhere else. And although some of the original concepts of Eden have been retired, the space has always been inviting and refreshing.But Celebrity Xcel, due to arrive in November of this year, will be offering another brand-new … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Longer Cruises to Bora Bora, Alaska and Hawaii
Holland American Line has announced five new Legendary Voyages that will offer in-depth visits to Bora Bora, Alaska, Hawaii and the Mediterranean. These new cruises range from 27 to 45 days in length and offer extended visits to some of the most desirable vacation spots in the world. Here is a look at the five incredible new cruises offered by Holland America Line. Alaska, Hawaii and Bora … [Read more...]
Interior to Balcony: How 9 Major Cruise Lines Differ in How Much Upgrades Cost
Cruise lines offer different prices for inside, oceanview, and balcony cabins. But upgrades to the next tier cost a lot more on some ships than others. The percentage difference between cabin types by cruise line is even more pronounced.This week I put together a spreadsheet with over 2,000 cruise sailings with their prices on a per day basis. This included every 2026 cruise out … [Read more...]
U.S. Cruise Port Sees Record Number of Cruise Passengers
The Port of New Orleans saw a record number of cruise passengers in 2024 when more than 1.2 million guests passing through the two cruise terminals. Photo credit: Port of New Orleans Port NOLA is the only cruise port in the country has serves both ocean and river cruise ships. Last year, Carnival Cruise Line finalized a new five-year agreement to have two cruise ships sail year-round from the … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Opens Sailings for Bookings on New Ship, MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has opened for sale cruises on a new mega ship that will debut in 2026, MSC World Asia.MSC World Asia will be a sister ship to MSC World America MSC World Asia will be a sister ship to MSC World Europa and MSC World America. They are they third largest class of cruise ships in the world at 205,000 gross tons in size. MSC World Asia will debut on December 11, 2026 and spend her … [Read more...]
Afraid You’ll Get Seasick on Your Cruise? Busted Myths and Helpful Tips
Worried about seasickness ruining your cruise vacation? You’re not alone! It’s a common concern, but the good news is that modern cruise ships are incredibly stable, and seasickness is far less common than many people imagine.In fact, after taking over 50 cruises, I’ve still never experienced any kind of seasickness other than some slight discomfort in rough seas. I know everyone is different, … [Read more...]
One Cruise Line Now Has 33 New Cruise Ships on Order/Under Construction
Viking, one of the world’s leading ocean and river cruise lines, has placed an order for eight more cruise ships giving them a total of 33 new ships on order. This order for more new ships came when the cruise line announced that Leah Talactac has been appointed Viking’s President. Viking now has 24 new river ships on order or under construction. 16 of them will enter service by 2026 with eight … [Read more...]
Cruise Passenger Faces $47K Bill for Flu Treatment, Maxes Out Two Credit Cards
While cruise travel insurance can keep you from a financial nightmare, the benefits don’t kick in immediately.In a cautionary tale about medical expenses at sea, a Minnesota man was handed a $47,000 bill after being treated in the ship’s medical facility for flu-like symptoms, according to Fox9. Norwegian Encore. Photo credit: Cruise Fever The sadly ironic part of this story is that Mike Cameron … [Read more...]
Woman Spends Months Planning Anniversary Cruise Only to Find Mother-in-Law Is On the Ship
A woman who spent three months planning the perfect wedding anniversary cruise said she felt like “a third wheel on the vacation” she had organized.The 35-year-old cruiser shared her story on social media, writing that she was shocked to find her mother-in-law had booked the same exact cruise. The trip was supposed to be a special anniversary celebration, in addition to a celebration of her … [Read more...]
MSC’s New Cruise Ship Will Have Dirty Dancing in Concert
MSC Cruises’ newest mega ship that will debut in Miami in April, MSC World America, will bring the classic film Dirty Dancing to life.MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World America. Dirty Dancing in Concert will be part of the entertainment offerings on MSC World America. This beloved Lionsgate film will be brought to life with live singers, dancers and musicians. Every week long cruise to the … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Adds Another “Desert Day” Sailing Due to Popular Demand
Celestyal Cruises has added another sailing in the Arabian Gulf due to popular demand for this new itinerary. The added sailing will depart from Dubai on March 3, 2025 and adds 10% more availability to the region. The cruise is now open for bookings. The cruise will take place on Celestyal Journey, a cruise ship currently in dry dock getting enhancements. The 1,260 passenger ship will return to … [Read more...]
Carnival Responds to “Middle Name Requirement” Rumors for Boarding
Another Facebook group rumor has been put to rest after Carnival’s Brand Ambassador took to the social media platform to clarify a document question. Are middle names required on documents before being allowed to sail? The question rapidly became a rumor, generating so many questions that John Heald, the Brand Ambassador, had to address the issue. A concerned cruiser wrote to Heald, saying … [Read more...]
Nearly Half a Million People Sailed on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Over the Past Year
2024 was truly an iconic year for the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Icon of the Seas made its debut one year ago yesterday on January 27, 2024. This seven night cruise from Miami to the Caribbean was the maiden voyage for the largest cruise ship ever built. Over the next year, nearly half a million cruisers would embark on the cruise ship on week long vacations … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Seasonal Ownership for Just $24,999
Villa Vie Residences, a cruise line that has a ship you can live on, is now offering seasonal ownership that starts at just $24,999. Villa Vie Residences’ new Seasonal Ownership Program allows you to choose how long you stay on the ship. Stays range from 30 days to nine months with prices starting at just $24,999. The cruise line has announced new financing options for those looking to purchase a … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Orders 10 River Ships for Celebrity River Cruises
Celebrity Cruises announced this morning that they have placed an order for 10 river cruise ships with the first debuting in 2027.Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises The cruise line’s new river ships will sail on the most iconic rivers in Europe. They will offer an elevated design and be built on the sophistication of the Edge class ships, Celebrity’s newest class of ocean ships. Royal Caribbean Group … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Is Getting Another Mega Cruise Ship
MSC Cruises and Port Canaveral have announced a long term partnership that will see the cruise line’s fourth World class ship sailing from the port. MSC Cruises’ 4th World class ship, a sister ship to World America, will sail from Port Canaveral MSC’s fourth and currently unnamed World class ship will homeport at Port Canaveral for the 2027-2028 season and offer cruises to The Bahamas and … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Now Accepts Bitcoin and Crypto to Pay for Cruises
SeaDream Yacht Club became the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin and over 200 different cryptocurrencies to pay for any of the cruise line’s sailings. SeaDream is now the first cruise line to completely embrace crypto. A few months ago, Virgin Voyages announced that they would accept Bitcoin, but only for their annual pass and not regular cruises. SeaDream is using Coinbase Commerce so the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean’s Big Yellow Sphere Is About to Be an Entirely New Attraction
That big yellow sphere on a Royal Caribbean ship is about to get a new purpose, at least for one ship in the fleet. Once made for bungee jumping on colorful trampolines, Sky Pad will offer a new VR experience. Sky Pad on Spectrum of the Seas. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean isn’t afraid to go big and try new things. But after Sky Pad was shut down in March 2023, the colorful … [Read more...]
7 Recent Carnival Cruise Line Bans You Might Have Missed
If you haven’t taken a cruise with Carnival for a while, you might need to get up to speed with some of the recent bans that have been announced. This year has already seen several new rules put into effect. Let’s look at 7 bans the cruise line has either announced or clarified in just the last few months. Whenever it’s announced that a cruise line has banned a certain item or … [Read more...]
U.S. Cruise Port Bans All Large Cruise Ships (Over 50 Passengers)
After a town council’s 5-0 vote, cruise ships with more than 50 passengers are no longer allowed to visit a port in Maine. With this tight restriction, it’s not just a ban on large cruise ships but essentially all cruise ships. The Belfast City Council stated that cruise ships blocking the channel was a major concern. Additionally, the tour buses needed to transfer passengers into … [Read more...]
5 Cruise Cabins I Will Never Book Again: Lessons Learned After 50 Sailings
Not all cruise cabins are created equal. There are at least five types of staterooms I will be avoiding from now on. There are five types of cruise cabins I now avoid at all costs. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever I’ve stayed in a lot of different types of cabins on dozens of cruise ships with at least 8 different cruise lines. Most of them have been great. But there were a few … [Read more...]
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