Carnival Cruise Line is raising the price of their CHEERS! beverage program but the increase will only apply to shorter cruises. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Starting on cruises that depart on or after December 1, 2023, the price for CHEERS! on Carnival cruises that range from three to five nights long is going up by $10 per day. The current price for … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has launched their latest two day sale that has cruises starting at just $149 per person. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line with more ships in service than anyone else. Their latest Going, Going, Gone Sale includes cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas on 13 ships with prices starting … [Read more...]

After just getting off a cruise on Carnival Celebration a few weeks ago I wanted to write a few of my favorite things about the ship, along with a few things that maybe could use some improvement.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever This was my first time on an Excel-class ship with Carnival Cruise Line, and I must say that I loved the overall feel and design of this class.  It’s already my favorite … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises celebrated the successful completion of sea trials for the next new ship that will enter their fleet, Celebrity Ascent. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up The cruise line said that Celebrity Ascent passed sea trials with flying colors.  During the trials, the cruise ship went through a series of maneuverability skills to test the … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises is rolling out a new vegan menu in the main dining room on the 15 cruise ships in their fleet. The dishes are prepared without the use of any animal products and will be served nightly in the main dining room.  Guests can request the vegan options prior to their cruise through their travel agent, by calling Princess Cruises, or through the Cruise Personalizer. They will also … [Read more...]

Early next year, Princess Cruises will launch a new class of cruise ships that will be their largest ever.  The first of these two new ships, Sun Princess, will debut in February 2024.Princess Cruises has announced that Sun Princess will have 29 dining and lounge options on board. While the cruise ship will have many favorites found on other Princess ships, it will also have several new … [Read more...]

Which cruise lines have the cleanest ships according to recent inspections?  We examined the health inspection scores of hundreds of cruise ships to see how each cruise line did.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruise ships that stop at U.S. ports are scored on a 100-point scale according to the VSP (Vessel Sanitation Program) which is run by the CDC.  These health and sanitation inspections … [Read more...]

Have you ever wondered how many people could fit on every cruise ship in the world?  What if we added up just how many people it would take to fill every berth on every ship?What is the total capacity of every cruise ship in the world? (Photo Credit: Cruise Fever) It might seem like a useless exercise, but I’m a curious person. So, once the thought entered my mind, I just had to figure out … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is rolling out one of the most popular TV game shows to 16 of their ships starting with Norwegian Escape. Guest on Norwegian Cruise Line ships may choose to play along with the game using their mobile devices, or sit back and enjoy the show. “Wheel of Fortune Interactive” will be added to NCL ships by Spring 2024 and will take place in the main theater. It will first debut on … [Read more...]

Whether this is your favorite cruise line or not, a few things that the company has done right are undeniable –well, for the most part.Royal Caribbean has been making big waves lately.  After building and promoting what will be the largest cruise ship in the world, they have not been shy in teasing details about their vision for the future of cruising. Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas … [Read more...]

Cruises that will visit Carnival Cruise Line’s new port in The Bahamas, Celebration Key, are now open for bookings. Carnival Cruise Line opened around 400 cruises for bookings that will visit the first port that is being designed specifically for Carnival cruise ships. The port will have a pier that will be able to accommodate two of Carnival’s largest cruise ships at a time.  The port will … [Read more...]

In 2025, a new cruise line will set sail on their maiden voyage and their first ship will have a 9,500 sq. ft. suite located in the funnel. Four Seasons is the latest hotel brand to launch a cruise line and their Four Seasons Yachts brand will begin sailing in late 2025. The first vessel will have 95 suites with each one having its own private terrace. The terrace decks will range from 100 square … [Read more...]

A cruise line has announced an epic new cruise from Miami in 2026 that will span 155 nights and have 55 late night or overnight port visits. Azamara, a small ship destination focused cruise line, has announced their 2026 world cruise that will depart from Miami, Florida on January 6, 2026. The cruise will end in Barcelona, Spain 155 nights later after visiting over 35 countries. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is making a change to who is allowed in the Solarium on their cruise ships. The Solarium is located near the front on Royal Caribbean cruise ships and up until now, only those who are 16 and older were allowed in it. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Sponsored Links The world’s largest cruise line is raising the age limit and making the … [Read more...]

Over the past few years, several new cruise lines have popped up selling cabins that you can live in as you sail around the world. To date, none of these cruise lines have yet to sail a cruise or even have a ship in their possession. This morning, a press release went out about a new cruise line that is selling cabins that you can live in starting under $100,000. Villa Vie Residences is promising … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean not only has more ships in their fleet than any other cruise line, but they also have the largest cruise ships ever built. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Last week, Royal Caribbean celebrated the float out of another giant cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas. Utopia of the Seas will be the sixth and final Oasis class ship and will be the … [Read more...]

No one likes to hear that a cruise port has to be skipped, especially after months of planning and anticipation.  But changes in a cruise itinerary simply must happen from time to time.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruise passengers often book their cruise based on the ports of call and itinerary. Sometimes, it’s a dream destination with planning that has been years in the making.  But even … [Read more...]

Two more of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines are rolling out Starlink internet to improve the Wi-Fi experience on their cruise ships. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up The two latest cruise lines that are rolling out Starlink are Cunard Line and P&O Cruises. Both cruise lines began adding Starlink in June and all Cunard ships will have it by the … [Read more...]

Don’t overlook sea days on a cruise.  Some of the best memories you create on a vacation at sea can happen far from land.  Here are 10 tips for making the most out of your sea day.Sea days on a cruise can be the best part of your vacation. (Photo Credit: Cruise Fever) Many people love to plan their port days while on a cruise. Some plan their cruise for months (or years!), and have … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises’ newest cruise ship, Vista, has received a perfect score of 100 during its U.S.P.H. (United States Public Health) inspection.Photo courtesy of Oceania Cruises The inspection, which was carried out by the CDC on September 20, 2023, while the ship was docked in Boston, Massachusetts, covers a variety of sanitation standards, including drinking water systems, swimming pools, and food … [Read more...]

A cruise line has announced new cruises to Hawaii, Bora Bora, and the French Polynesia that will set sail in the summer of 2025.Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines and they have announced epic new cruises that will set sail in 2025.  Oceania will sail seven exotic cruises to Hawaii, Bora Bora, and the French Polynesia on … [Read more...]

Do you have a favorite departure port for your cruise getaways?  Most do, and they are not afraid to say exactly why.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever We recently asked our readers, “What’s your favorite port to take a cruise out of?”.    The departure port itself is often the starting point for cruisers when looking for deals online.   Even if searching by destination, most … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys, the world’s newest cruise line, has confirmed orders for two more cruise ships that not only be the 5th and 6th in their fleet, but will also be their first powered by hydrogen. EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI will debut in 2027 and 2028 with advanced environmental technologies that will be capable of using alternative fuels such as bio and synthetic gas and methanol. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to move another ship to Texas for the 2025-2026 season. Carnival Cruise Line will homeport Carnival Legend in Galveston starting in 2025. The cruise line will have four cruise ships sailing from Galveston when Carnival Legend joins Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze, and Carnival Jubilee in Texas. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and … [Read more...]

Last month, Carnival Cruise Line announced the opening dates and name for their new port opening in The Bahamas, Celebration Key. While we don’t know a lot about this new port being built specifically for Carnival cruise ships, we do know that it will open in July 2025. Celebration Key will also have a pier that will be able to accommodate two of Carnival’s largest cruise ships in one day. Our … [Read more...]

Some cruise lines don’t have self-service laundry rooms at all, and some only have them on select ships.  We listed every major cruise line and detailed what you can expect if you need to do a load of wash while at sea. Doing laundry on a cruise ship is something most people don’t like to think about.  After all, you already have someone cleaning your stateroom every day, washing all … [Read more...]

A few days ago we asked our readers on Facebook and X to name their all-time favorite dining venue on a cruise ship.After sorting through all the comments and compiling the responses into a spreadsheet, we have listed these favorite cruise ship restaurants by the most common answers. What is the best restaurant on a cruise ship? Here are the 15 top picks from our readers.Photo 20754563 © Brett … [Read more...]

For the first time since the start of construction on the massive cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas has entered the water during a float out.   The 15-hour event took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.(Photo Credit: Chantiers de l’Atlantique / Bernard Biger) 46 million gallons of water were flooded into the ship’s dry dock, allowing the vessel to … [Read more...]

To enhance dining options for its guests, Carnival Cruise Line, through a recent statement,  has unveiled new vegan menus as part of a fleetwide initiative.Hawaiian Salmon, Grilled Tofu Steak, Eggplant Cutlet, and Cappucino Pot de Creme are part of the new vegan menu. (Photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line) The menus were first introduced on Carnival Freedom in Port Canaveral, Florida, and … [Read more...]

Regular cruisers have more in common than not.   But there are always a few issues that come up that seem to polarize even the most loyal of seafaring travelers.In my 14 years of cruising, I see the same topics hotly debated.  This article highlights some of the biggest issues that will never find complete consensus, at least not in the foreseeable future. These 7 topics get debated … [Read more...]