Viking took delivery of their newest cruise ship this week as the cruise line continues to grow at a rapid pace. Viking Anun is a sister ship to Viking Hathor and one of Viking’s custom built river ships for the Nile River. Photo: Cruise Fever The delivery took place at the Massara Shipyard in Cairo, Egypt for Viking Anun. Viking Anun joins a fleet of four other identical ships in Egypt that offer … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean officially christened and named their newest and largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, this week at Port Canaveral.Star of the Seas at Port Canaveral. Photo: Cruise Fever Research astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi served as the ship’s godmother and gave a traditional blessing on the new ship. “I name this ship Star of the Seas. May God bless her, and all who sail on … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea has not only brought back their unlimited cruise pass, but the cruise line has added an extra option for even greater flexibility. Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise Pass Program allows for unlimited cruising and it starts at just $799 per person. Cruisers now have two options to choose from, the Silver Pass and Ultimate Gold Pass. The passes are good on cruises that range … [Read more...]

A cruise ship crew member on the Sun Princess is missing after reportedly going overboard on Wednesday, Princess Cruises confirmed in a letter to passengers. The incident occurred while the ship was sailing toward Istanbul, Turkey.The incident occurred as the ship was sailing through the Dardanelles Strait after a port call in Chania, Greece. The letter, dated August 21, 2025, from Captain Craig … [Read more...]

Planning a cruise well in advance of the cruise date has a lot of benefits, both in terms of price and planning. Now, one cruise line is giving travelers another reason to be looking ahead for a vacation at sea. Holland America Line is launching a new “Book Early & Save” promotion for select cruises departing in the summer of 2026. This limited time offer provides a package of amenities … [Read more...]

Cruise passengers on Carnival Panorama experienced a dramatic night as a tropical storm swept through the Gulf of California. Social media posts and videos have revealed just how much movement the 133,500 gross ton vessel was facing as the ship was on the third night of its 7-day Mexican Riviera itinerary. While most of the cruise industry is focused on the impact of Hurricane Erin on the East … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has announced that bookings for their new river cruise line will open for priority access reservations on September 3, 2025. The cruises will be all-inclusive with drinks and shore excursions included in cruise fares. Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises Celebrity River Cruises will begin sailing in 2027 with cruises taking place on both the Danube and Rhine Rivers. Guests who place a … [Read more...]

A cruise line has announced a new Golden Passport that starts at just $99,999 and allows for unlimited lifetime cruises. Golden Passport by Villa Vie Residences Villa Vie Residences’ new Golden Passport introduces an age-tiered pricing model to help make the dream of living at sea more attainable. Guests who hold a Golden Passport will sail continuous cruises around the globe. The sailings will … [Read more...]

Several cruise ships have had to alter their itineraries due to Hurricane Erin, as the Category 3 storm continues churn in the Atlantic towards the Eastern coast of the U.S. Left photo: NOAA. Right photo: ID 45972249 © Zhukovsky | Dreamstime.com Six major cruise lines have been adjusting their routes to steer clear of the storm’s path, which has impacted destinations including Bermuda, Puerto … [Read more...]

After all the planning that goes into a once-in-a-lifetime trip, it can be the little things that derail all those hopes and dreams.  I hope this can be a wakeup call for those who might not have looked at their passports in a while.A honeymoon for one newlywed couple was ruined before it even began, all because of a passport issue. While the couple was not going on a cruise, it’s a good … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises has announced a once-in-a-lifetime cruise that will depart from Sydney, Australia in 2027 and end in London, England 129 days later.Oceania Vista – Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises’ new Kangaroo Route will be an epic adventure that will visit 34 countries, four continents, and more than 80 ports. The cruise will take place on Oceania Vista and depart from Sydney, … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted tomorrow’s sailing on Carnival Sunshine due to Hurricane Erin. ID 162851998 | Carnival Sunshine Cruise © Pressfoto | Dreamstime.com Hurricane Erin is the first major hurricane of the 2025 season. The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and is a Category 4 hurricane.  Carnival Sunshine was scheduled to depart from Norfolk, Virginia tomorrow … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, departed on its maiden voyage today, a four-night cruise to The Bahamas from Port Canaveral. Star of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on maiden voyage (Credit: Canaveral Port Authority) A free “Party in the Park” was organized by the port to send off the world’s largest cruise ship in style. The event was filled with family-friendly fun that … [Read more...]

Two cruise passengers drown yesterday at Carnival Cruise Line’s new port in The Bahamas, Celebration Key. Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand new port in The Bahamas Eyewitness News from The Bahamas is reporting that a 79 year old American man drown while snorkeling yesterday at Celebration Key. Police said that the incident happened at approximately 1 pm yesterday and the matter remains … [Read more...]

In the past month, I had the opportunity to visit both Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas, CocoCay, and Carnival Cruise Line’s new private port, Celebration Key.CocoCay I had visited CocoCay six times prior to this past cruise and I was at Celebration Key the day it opened last month on July 19, 2025. Which private port between the two largest cruise lines in the world is the best? … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises is making a few good changes to their magic experience that is on Sun Princess and their next new cruise ship, Star Princess.Spellbound Bar on Sun Princess. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Spellbound by Magic Castle will be revamped on Star Princess with a captivating speakeasy experience as guest enjoy a night of illusion, sleight-of-hand, and unforgettable storytelling at sea. The … [Read more...]

Cruisers spend months planning the perfect vacation at sea, but what happens if you miss the ship before the sailing even begins?   Where do you even begin?That’s exactly what happened to a passenger who recently shared a candid look at their experience on Reddit after missing embarkation day for a British Isles cruise on a Carnival ship. Here’s what other cruisers can learn from their … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying for their next new cruise ship, Carnival Festivale. The keel laying ceremony marks the official start of construction on a new cruise ship as the blocks begin to be put together forming the vessel. Brett Vitols, associate vice president of new builds for Carnival Cruise Line and Petu Kummala, associate vice president of interior design and … [Read more...]

An “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” alert, the maritime signal for a person overboard, was broadcast on the new Royal Caribbean cruise ship Star of the Seas earlier today while the ship was docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay, the company’s private island. According to social media reports, a passenger reportedly fell off the end of the pier while distracted by their phone.  Some are saying the person was … [Read more...]

Two cruise lines are adding the upscale luxury retailer Diamonds International on their ships. Both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are adding Diamonds International. The upscale retailed first debuted on Oceania’s newest cruise ship, Oceania Allura. Notably, luxury Swiss watchmaker Breitling is now be available to Oceania Cruises guests, with the recent launch of Oceania Allura. … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is enhancing their solar eclipse cruises in 2026 with the addition of astronomy experts. A total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026 and Holland America Line will have three ships (Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam) in the path of totality. Boston University Professor Meers Oppenheim will be aboard Zuiderdam’s 18-day “Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse” … [Read more...]

Viking has announced its new World Cruise itineraries for 2027-2028, with a flagship 142-day sailing scheduled to take place on Viking Vesta. The vessel, which was delivered in 2025 as the newest ship in Viking’s fleet, will offer extended overnight stays in several iconic ports. “Our approach has always been different. At Viking, we always focus on the destination,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman … [Read more...]

With Tropical Storm Erin expected to gain strength into a hurricane this weekend, Royal Caribbean has made the first cruise change due to the storm. Tropical Storm Erin currently has maximum sustained wind of 50 mph. It is expected to become a hurricane on Friday when the wind tops 74 mph. As the storm turns north, it is expected to bypass the Caribbean and The Bahamas and possibly threaten … [Read more...]

Star Princess, the next new ship from Princess Cruises, successfully completed sea trials this week ahead of the vessel’s debut. Star Princess is the second Sphere class ship from Princess and will sail its maiden voyage on October 4, 2025. In early November, the ship will head to Port Everglades where she will be christened on November 6, 2025. Star Princess will spend the winter season sailing … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is spending millions of dollars upgrading their private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. Pier under construction at Great Stirrup Cay. Photo: Cruise Fever One of the most important part of the upgrades is a pier so Norwegian cruise ships will be able to dock right at the island. This will be a huge improvement over using tenders and will cause less ships to skip the … [Read more...]

A recent update to the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico has caught the attention of many cruise travelers. On August 12, 2025, the advisory was updated to a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” for the country as a whole.But what does this mean for the ports on your cruise itinerary? Understanding the New Advisory The main takeaway is that not all of Mexico falls into the same … [Read more...]

This past week, I had the opportunity to be one of the first to step on board Royal Caribbean’s newest and largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas. It was not a traditional sailing, Royal Caribbean invited me on board for a first look at this new ship ahead of its debut.  We sailed from Ponce, Puerto Rico to Port Canaveral at around 10% capacity. I tell you that because it will help you … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that their next new ship, Carnival Festivale, will have a WaterWorks Ultra waterpark with six slides. Carnival Festivale will sail from Port Canaveral starting in May 2027. Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced the first new details on the ship. Sunsation Point Carnival Festivale will be the first Excel class ship without a roller coaster. Carnival is building … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has made it easier to view your Sail & Sign statement after your cruise is over. Carnival has added Sail & Sign statements for all cruises over the past seven years to their website, Carnival.com. Past cruisers can now easily look up past statements (If they want to see how much they’ve spent) and here is how they can do it. All you have to do is go to Carnival.com … [Read more...]

No one takes a cruise and purposely misses the ship, and yet it happens all too often.  As someone who likes to be back on the ship with plenty of time to spare, it’s hard for me to understand the mindset of a cruise guest who pushes the envelope and cuts it as close as possible.A recent social media post highlighted just what regular cruisers think of the “no-shows”.  We all understand … [Read more...]