Carnival Cruise Line has named the entertainment leaders and senior officers for the latest ship to enter their fleet, Carnival Firenze. Carnival Firenze will sail its first cruise on April 25, 2024, a voyage to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach. The cruise ship is currently being transformed into a Carnival Fun Ship after coming over from sister cruise line Costa Cruises. Carnival Firenze is a … [Read more...]

Holland America Line, the only cruise line to offer Cruisetours that go into the Yukon, is updating their McKinley Chalet Resort and adding a new Gold Rush experience. Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning Alaska Cruisetours in time for the 2024 season with room upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort and a new, included tour in Dawson City, Yukon. Holland America Line’s Cruisetours … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced that they have entered into an agreement with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard for a seventh Oasis class cruise ship that will debut in 2028. The Oasis class by Royal Caribbean ushed in the era of mega cruising more than 15 years ago. Their sixth Oasis class vessel, Utopia of the Seas, will debut this July and offer short cruises from Port Canaveral. “While we … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has opened cruises to the Caribbean from Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico for bookings. In addition, the cruise line has released new sailings from the Northeast in 2025-2026. Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society members, frequent cruisers with the cruise line, can now book these new cruises. They will open to the general public tomorrow on February 15, 2024. This includes … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has taken delivery of their newest cruise ship, Sun Princess. However, the cruise line has pushed back the maiden voyage for the second time so the ship can be completed. Sun Princess at the Fincantieri shipyard in December 2023. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Princess Cruises has canceled the February 18 cruise on Sun Princess. Guests who were booked on this cruise will receive a … [Read more...]

This is a list of every dining option on Icon of the Seas that will not cost a penny extra.  Once you’re on the ship, you can eat to your hearts content with some complimentary dining I’ve detailed below.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas has over 40 restaurants and bars strategically placed all around the ship.  I was able to eat at many of the eateries and … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they have placed an order for a fourth Excel class cruise ship that will debut in the spring of 2027. This new Excel class ship will be 180,000 gross tons in size and be a sister ship to Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival did not say what the name of this fourth Excel class would be. “Our Excel-class ships have been a … [Read more...]

Carnival Vista recently emerged from a month long dry dock with new enhancements and new features. The ship was scheduled to return to service on February 15, 2024 and sail a three night cruise to The Bahamas. The cruise ship is currently crossing the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Port Canaveral. Due to inclement weather, Carnival Vista will arrive a day later than scheduled. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

Cruise lines have added a record number of new cruise ships over the past decade. From now through 2030, over 50 more new ocean cruise ships will enter service.Here is a breakdown of new cruise ships from each cruise line that are either under construction or on order through the rest of the decade. Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line with 27 cruise ships in service. They have three … [Read more...]

Tipping is a part of cruising.   And with most mainstream cruise lines you are given the option to pay for tips ahead of time.But should you prepay those tips or wait until the cruise is over? We’re going to look at 5 reasons you should prepay and one reason you can wait. Photo credit: Cruise Fever Anything that makes your cruise experience easier and simpler is usually a good … [Read more...]

Interested in taking a dream cruise to Tahiti and Bora Bora? A cruise line has moved a ship to the region where it’s now offering year-round cruises to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Windstar Cruises, a small ship cruise line that only offers suites, has moved Star Breeze to Papeete, Tahiti where the vessel will sail year-round to Bora Bora and the French Polynesia. These week long … [Read more...]

Utopia of the Seas is the next new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean and the cruise line just released new details about the ship that will debut this summer in Florida.Utopia of the Seas is the sixth and likely final Oasis class ship. The Oasis class debuted more than 15 years ago, ushering in the era of mega ships. The ship will be 236,860 gross tons in size, carry 5,668 guests at double … [Read more...]

Comparing two of the largest cruise lines in the world isn’t as cut and dry as some think.  Any Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean cruise discussion depends on a ton of factors, including personal taste and what a perfect cruise actually looks like.I’ve heard it said that you should choose Carnival if you want to party and have fun, and choose Royal Caribbean if you want to play like you’re a child … [Read more...]

“I saw a cruise deal online for $149!  Is this price real?”  This question comes up quite a bit, and it’s usually followed with another: “Why was the final price so much higher?” First-time cruisers are often drawn in by the tease of a low cruise fare being advertised in their social media feed or email inbox. However, when passengers finally see all the fees and added charges, they … [Read more...]

Carnival Vista has emerged from a four week dry dock with new features and enhancements and the cruise ship will reenter service on February 15, 2024. Carnival Vista received Carnival Cruise Line’s new red, white, and blue livery in the ship’s first dry dock since she entered service in 2016. The ship did have a previous wet dock where general maintenance was performed in the spring of 2021. New … [Read more...]

For 48 hours, Royal Caribbean has added an OBC (On Board Credit) Sale to the current cruise deals that they are offering. This two day sale from the world’s largest cruise line adds up to $600 per cabin in on board credit that you can spend on the ship. On board credit can be used to pay for drinks, spa appointments, shore excursions, and more while on your cruise. Here is a look at the special … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced a new Love Boat cruise that will take place later this year where you can sail with the original cast of the iconic TV show. This second themed Love Boat cruise will set sail on Enchanted Princess on August 31, 2024, a week-long cruise to Canada and New England from New York. Doc, Gopher, Isaac and Vicki Stubing will be onboard reuniting the cast from the original … [Read more...]

12 cruise ships earned Star Awards from Forbes this year, up from eight ships that earned them in 2023. Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide are a rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruise ships. There were four new cruise ships added by Forbes this year. Two cruise ships earned Four-Star Awards, Celebrity Ascent and Regent’s Seven Seas Splendor, while two Viking ships, … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they have reached an agreement with JAXPORT to homeport a cruise ship there starting in 2025. Norwegian Gem will offer cruises from Jacksonville, Florida starting in November 2025.  NCL will homeport the ship there from November to April every year through 2028. This will be the first time that Norwegian Cruise Line has a ship based in Jacksonville. … [Read more...]

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship is currently sailing the cruise line’s longest ever cruise, a 274 night voyage that is sailing all around the world. Even though the ship departed from Miami in December, you can still join the ship for nine nights or longer as it sails this incredible voyage.Royal Caribbean has open cabins on the ship right now with segments ranging from nine to 28 nights starting at … [Read more...]

Am I crazy for taking cash on a cruise ship?  Do people even use the green stuff anymore?Well, here are a few reasons why I still pack a few dollars before my voyage, and why you might want to consider it too for your cruises. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever A common question from first-time cruisers is, “How much cash should I bring on my cruise?”.  But for others, taking cash on a cruise … [Read more...]

Cruises to Alaska for this year are selling fast. Princess Cruises sold more cruises to Alaska last month than any other January in their history. Majestic Princess visiting Glacier Bay. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Princess Cruises will sail four to 22 day cruises to Alaska in 2024 and 2025. Their Voyage of the Glaciers cruise is one of their most popular sailings as it offers views of majestic … [Read more...]

A cruise line is relaunching a popular program that allows U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, firefighters, EMS personnel, nurses, and educators to sail for free with a paying guest. Margaritaville at Sea is relaunching their “Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First” program with new enhancements. It now includes unlimited free cruises not only on their current ship, but … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new 22 day cruise that will set sail in 2025 and visit Hawaii, Tahiti, and the French Polynesia. This epic three week cruise will take place on Carnival Luminosa as part of the cruise line’s Carnival Journeys cruises. The cruise will depart from Seattle on September 18, 2025 and end in Sydney, Australia on October 11, 2025. The ship will stop in Hawaii, … [Read more...]

Wall magnets might not be on your cruise packing list.  But it’s a popular item to pack for many regular cruisers who have a myriad of uses for the common household product.You’re not allowed to use tape in your cabin as it can damage the walls, so magnets have become a popular way to both organize and decorate. In fact, there are so many uses for wall magnets in a cruise cabin that we have … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines, has announced six new cruises where the ship will overnight at every port of the voyage. These six cruises will take place on four cruise ships in Asia and Europe in 2024 and 2025. They are Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Navigator. These Immersive Overnights will include extra … [Read more...]

Photo Credit: Royal CaribbeanIt may not seem fair, but solo cruisers have to pay extra for the person they are not bringing on the cruise. With a charge known as the single supplement fee, cruise lines charge the same rate as if the cabin has two people staying in it.  This means that per-person-charge should be doubled to get the actual price. It makes financial sense for the cruise lines … [Read more...]

There’s a certain nostalgia when it comes to older cruise ships. They reflect a different era in the industry. Sure, modern cruise ships have more technology and pizzazz, but there’s something to be said about timeless maritime tradition. We recently asked our followers on social media, “What was one of your favorite cruise ships that no longer exists or is no longer in service?” After pouring … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line added the 27th cruise ship to their fleet today when Carnival Firenze officially joined the fleet. Carnival has is now tied with Royal Caribbean for the most cruise ships in their fleet out of all the cruise lines in the world.Now that Carnival Firenze has officially joined Carnival’s fleet, the ship will undergo a two month dry dock as the ship gets converted over from sister … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has added in a few extra perks that make their Semi-Annual Sale an even better deal than it was before. Celebrity Cruises, a premium cruise line from Royal Caribbean Group, has improved their biggest sale of the year. While the sale still includes 75% off the second guest in a cabin on non-refundable rates, 50% off the second guest for refundable fares, and up to $200 in … [Read more...]