Health checks on cruise ships are still ongoing as at least 49 inspections scores across 16 cruise lines have been released so far this year.The CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recently conducted a Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspection aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee. The inspection, which took place on April 12, 2025, resulted in a score of … [Read more...]

Planning a cruise, especially a honeymoon cruise, often involves booking early to get the perfect cabin and take advantage of any promotions. But what happens when plans change, and you decide you want a different cabin category?A future Carnival cruise passenger recently faced this very situation and found out they would be losing their $250 OBC (onboard credit) if they went through with … [Read more...]

Due to popular demand, Windstar Cruises will offer a second Mystery Cruise where the ports aren’t announced and guests receive hints at ports they will visit 36 hours before arrival. Windstar’s first President’s Mystery Cruise visited new ports in Italy and Greece. Windstar’s first President’s Mystery Cruise took place from April 19-27, 2025 in the Mediterranean. The cruise line’s second one will … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they will be adding and EFFY store at Celebration Key as the two companies continue their long partnership. Celebration Key is currently under construction on Grand Bahama Island and will be a private destination for Carnival cruise ships when it debuts this July. The EFFY boutique on Celebration Key will be located in the artisans’ village, Lokono Cove. … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ship ever, Star of the Seas, will make its debut this August with showstopping entertainment and three new concepts at the popular AquaDome Market. The ship will also have the largest Windjammer buffet in the fleet. Star of the Seas will offer entertainment and dining for the entire family across the eight neighborhoods on the ship.  Dining The ship will have … [Read more...]

Automatic gratuities have become the norm on modern cruise ships.  This method of tipping allows passengers to prepay for tips at the recommended amount (about $16 to $25 per day per person).But what do crew members actually prefer?  Is cash truly king? And what do cruise ship workers think about those automatic gratuities? Read more: 10 biggest cruise tipping mistakes to avoid I know … [Read more...]

A man was murdered on a cruise ship this weekend after a fight broke out The Daily Mail is reporting. The incident happened during a two-night cruise to Bruges on MSC Virtuosa which was labeled as a short party cruise. The fight broke out on Saturday night after the ship departed from Southampton and the man was pronounced dead on the scene. The Daily Mail said that a 57-year old man was arrested … [Read more...]

I love a good cruise deal. And last-minute deals are still possible, especially after final payment is due and some cabins open up.But an eleventh-hour deal has some major drawbacks too, and some of these might be a deal breaker for some deal seekers. Let’s look at 7 cons to booking a cruise at the last minute—even though it’s still one of my go-to cruises to book. PortMiami on a busy debarkation … [Read more...]

As cruise lines continue to announce new epic cruises, Holland America Line recently revealed a new cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida that will visit two islands that cruise ships hardly ever stop at.Volendam will sail Holland America Line’s 2027 Grand World Voyage. The cruise line’s 2027 Grand World Voyage will visit 28 countries and 53 ports over the course of four months. It will depart from … [Read more...]

Cruise lines rely heavily on the feedback they receive about crew members.  But some cruise passengers still wonder if those post-cruise comments ever get seen by those hard-working individuals.I always try to let the crew members know both through tips and through my words how much they were appreciated on my sailing, but some passengers don’t even fill out the survey at the end, feeling … [Read more...]

Celebrity Beyond, an Edge class cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises, arrived in Miami for the first time just minutes ago. Celebrity Beyond debuted in the spring of 2022 and is now sailing from the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami, for the first time. The vessel docked at Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A ahead of its inaugural cruise from the port. Earlier this morning, the ship arrived in Ft. … [Read more...]

For those who love Formula 1 racing and being on a cruise ship, one luxury cruise line is offering the ultimate experience. Passengers on their docked ship will be able to walk directly to one of the world’s most prestigious races: the Monaco Grand Prix.Photo credit: Explora Journeys Explora Journeys is offering a truly special way to experience the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco in 2025. Never … [Read more...]

Which cruise lines offer the best loyalty programs? Are they worth it? Should I only cruise with one cruise line or try all of them?These are common questions people have when looking at cruise line loyalty programs. We have listed the benefits for 8 different cruise line loyalty programs and what it takes to reach each level. See which perks interest you the most and how realistic it is to reach … [Read more...]

Silversea, an ultra-luxury cruise line from Royal Caribbean Group, has kicked off their largest season ever of cruises in the Mediterranean. Silversea will have five luxury cruise ships offering 71 cruises around the Mediterranean in 2025. The sailings will visit 95 destinations and the cruise line will stay in the region until November for the first time. In addition to the region’s most iconic … [Read more...]

The overwhelming majority of cruise ship cabins do not have a bathtub in the bathroom, just a shower. However, there are cabins on ships that do have bathtubs, even on Carnival Cruise Line. If you are looking to see if your cabin a Carnival cruise ship has a bathtub, you’ve come to the right place. We have compiled a comprehensive list of every cabin on each Carnival cruise ship that has a … [Read more...]

Ever wonder why those tiny cereal boxes vanished from the Carnival breakfast buffet? Well, a recent social media post from the cruise line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, explained the reason, while also giving cruisers a big warning about foreign ports. The conversation on cereal boxes took an interesting turn, steering into a topic that some cruise passengers don’t even think about when … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced a couple changes in their weekly newsletter that include the type of payments that they will accept for cruises. Discovery Princess in Ketchikan, Alaska. Photo: Cruise Fever Here is a look at the latest news from Princess Cruises that include types of payments and a price increase for their all-inclusive packages. Payments In an effort to provide a more streamlined … [Read more...]

As one of the largest cruise lines in the world, Carnival Cruise Line has a lot of loyal fans that keep coming back for vacations at sea.  But what keeps them coming back? While everyone has a different preference when it comes to what a cruise experience should be like, a recent social media post asked previous passengers why they keep sailing with the cruise line. Carnival Celebration … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a big milestone in Seattle today as they marked their 15th anniversary of sailing from the port. An anniversary celebration was held on Carnival Luminosa when the cruise ship arrived to begin a summer season of cruises to Alaska. During the celebration, Carnival Cruise Line representatives welcomed port officials and local leaders, expressing gratitude for their … [Read more...]

Port Canaveral, the second busiest cruise port in the world, has announced a $500 investment to upgrade cruise terminals, roadways and other infrastructure at the port. A proposed covered walkway for Port Canaveral’s Terminal 1 (Photo: Canaveral Port Authority) The upgrades are part of a five year plan for Port Canaveral as they look to add newer and larger cruise ships.  The upgrades include … [Read more...]

Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships are receiving upgrades and new features this month giving guests more experiences than ever before. Norwegian Epic will return to service on May 8, 2025 with new features while Pride of America will go into dry dock for renovations on May 3, 2025. Norwegian Epic Norwegian Epic has been in dry dock for three weeks receiving general maintenance, new enhancements and … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has announced new cruises to and from Australia in 2026-2027 with two Quantum class ships sailing in the region. Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas will offer cruises from Australia in 2026-27. A highlight of these new cruises is a 25-night cruise from Los Angeles to Australia on Quantum of the Seas. The cruise will visit Hawaii and Tahiti … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises is adding their first brunch venue to Celebrity Xcel, the cruise line’s next new ship that will debut in November 2025. Bora will be Celebrity’s first ever brunch offering at a new al fresco restaurant debuting on Celebrity Xcel. It will be one of 32 food and beverage venues on the new cruise ship. This lively new al fresco restaurant will have panoramic ocean views in a vibrant … [Read more...]

Whether you like rules or not, cruise lines have some rules and regulations set up to ensure a smooth cruise for everyone on board.Carnival Horizon in Miami. Photo: Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted this week on his company Facebook page about a rule that guests keep breaking on embarkation day. And since he asked everyone share it with at least one person, I … [Read more...]

Earlier this month at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, I had the opportunity to sit down with Capt. John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral. We talked about the port’s growth, future, and changes that were recently made to give guests the best possible experience as they start or end their cruise.Port Canaveral Aerial photo (Credit: Canaveral Port Authority) Port Canaveral has grown over the past few … [Read more...]

A Royal Caribbean cruise on Liberty of the Seas turned violent last week, resulting in the arrest of an 18-year-old North Carolina man.  The violent altercation took place after a couple requested that a group of younger passengers stop jumping in the elevator.Michael White, of Siler City, faces felony charges based on the altercation that left another passenger unconscious.  This … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, an ultra-luxury cruise line from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has announced an epic 133-day cruise in 2028 with cabins/suites costing up to $1.675 million. Regent’s Legends of the Pacific cruise will set sail in 2028 on Seven Seas Splendor. The 133-day cruise will depart from Los Angeles on January 5, 2028. The cruise will visit 74 ports in 18 countries and travel … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new cruise sale that runs through April 26, 2025 and it will allow you to upgrade your cabin at booking for just $1. Carnival Cruise Line’s new Choose & Cruise deal has cruises up to 40% off and you can choose one extra perk. In addition to the free perks, cruise deposits have been lowered to just $49 per person for all two- to nine-day Carnival cruises … [Read more...]

Earlier this year, Celebrity Cruises announced that they were starting a new river cruise line that will offer sailings in Europe. Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises This new premium river cruise line will begin sailing in 2027 with bookings opening in the summer of 2025.  The cruise line gave the following description of this new cruise venture: “Celebrity River Cruises is our brand-new premium … [Read more...]

Everyone loves a good cruise deal, but sometimes you want to do some research yourself before you get locked into a phone call with a salesperson. A recent social media post highlighted some frustrating sales tactics as Norwegian Cruise Line fans discussed getting more calls and emails than they cared for from their “Personal Cruise Consultants”.  I’ve received many of these calls myself, and … [Read more...]