Guests on Carnival Luminosa’s epic 30-night repositioning cruise from Seattle to Brisbane received notification of an itinerary change just as they were boarding on Thursday, September 14, 2023.Photo 289783774 | Cruise © Iandewarphotography | Dreamstime.com The change cancelled all of the ports and visits in Alaska (Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point), as well as the scenic cruising for Hubbard … [Read more...]

My very first cruise cabin was an aft-facing balcony.  After this, I was hooked, not just on the cabin category but on cruising in general.If you want an aft-view balcony on a cruise ship that gives you that iconic wake view off the back of the ship you will have to pay up for it. Aft balcony on Sky Princess (Photo Credit: Cruise Fever) No matter what cruise ship you plan on booking, an aft … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International just peeled back the curtain on the new adult’s only beach and getaway on the private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.The new Hideaway Beach will dial up the perfect when it opens in January 2024 as the private island’s first adults-only escape. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean International) Scheduled to open in January 2024, coinciding with the highly anticipated … [Read more...]

I just got back from a cruise out of Miami’s cruise port.  After choosing to park my car on-site at PortMiami for the duration of the cruise, I thought an article like this would be helpful to future cruisers sailing out of this bustling port.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever When you live hundreds of miles from the cruise port you have some decisions to make prior to your departure.  The … [Read more...]

Packing for your upcoming cruise is an exciting time. When “Packing Time” arrives, you know vacation is near! Only a few more “sleeps” until vacation starts.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever One thing that plagues many of us is overpacking. Packing too much is easy to do and tends to cause issues on your trip. Keep in mind that cruise cabins tend to run on the small side, so space is at a … [Read more...]

Due to popular demand, Carnival Cruise Line is adding Family Feud Live to 12 more cruise ships over the next year. Carnival first debuted Family Feud Live with the launch of their first Excel class ship, Mardi Gras, in 2021. It was also added to Carnival Celebration and will be slowly rolled out to more Carnival ships over the next 12 months. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise … [Read more...]

There are tons of included food options on Carnival Celebration.  This Excel-class cruise ship has restaurants and eateries all throughout the ship and many of them will cost you nothing extra.  So, even on a 7-day cruise it may be difficult to try them all.Free dining options on Carnival Celebration. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever In this article we will highlight the food options that are … [Read more...]

Icon of the Seas will be the world’s next largest cruise ship and due to demand for cruises, Royal Caribbean is opening more sailings for bookings earlier than expected.Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will be the cruise ship ever when the vessel debuts in 2024 Royal Caribbean is opening up week long cruises on Icon of the Seas in 2025-2026 for bookings three months earlier than expected. The … [Read more...]

15 Royal Caribbean cruise ships are included in this week’s two day sale that start today, September 12, 2023 and runs through September 13. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line with more cruise ships in service than any other line. This week’s “Going, Going, Gone” sale includes cruises to the Caribbean, … [Read more...]

If you are looking into booking a cruise on Carnival Cruise Line or to manage one of your Carnival cruises, you will need to do it before Saturday morning at 12:00 am. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Carnival Cruise Line is upgrading their reservation systems this weekend that will take all of Saturday and most of Sunday. The downtime will affect GoCCL … [Read more...]

You know that dreaded piece of paper that shows up outside your cruise cabin on the last day, wedged behind or underneath your stateroom number?   Well, it can bring some unwelcome surprises.The result of all that onboard spending is finally revealed and can really put a damper on a great vacation.   Wi-Fi spending is one of those sneaky costs that many cruisers forget … [Read more...]

A cruise line is creating more than 130 new dishes on their next new cruise ship that is promising to set the standard for fine dining at sea. Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the world’s finest luxury cruise lines, is creating over 130 new dishes that will be featured in the restaurants on their next new ship that is debuting later this year, Seven Seas Grandeur. “For over 30 years we have … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages, an adults only cruise line, has announced 27 new itineraries that will visit 19 new destinations in 2024-2025.These new cruises on Virgin will visit ports all around the world from the Caribbean to Australia. The cruise line will offer a total of 63 different cruises in 2024-2025 on their four cruise ships. “Our loyal sailors have been asking for more places to visit with us, so … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that Carnival Legend will homeport in San Francisco in 2025 offering cruises to Alaska and Mexico.Carnival Legend will sail 10 night cruises to Alaska and four night cruises to Mexico from San Francisco. In addition, Carnival Legend will sail two Carnival Journeys cruises. The first is a 14 day Panama Canal transit taking guests from Tampa, Florida to San … [Read more...]

Virgin Voyages, an adults only cruise line, has canceled over 20 cruises due to their new cruise ship, Brilliant Lady, being delayed. Virgin said that due to unexpected construction, supply chain, and staffing challenges, Brilliant Lady will be delayed and will not debut this coming December as scheduled. As a result of the delayed new ship, Virgin will be adjusting the schedules for their three … [Read more...]

A cruise line is making changes to 14 cruises in 2024 and 2025 due to a berthing scheduling change at a cruise terminal in New York City. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Cunard Line, one of Carnival Corporation’s nine cruise lines, has announced that they will be making changes to 14 cruises on Queen Mary 2.  The changes will range from a change in … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys, the world’s newest all-inclusive and luxury cruise line, announced dual milestones on two future cruise ships that will debut in 2024 and 2026. Explora Journeys celebrated the float out of Explora II and the steel cutting for Explora III, the second and third cruise ships that will enter their fleet. It was the first time that Explora II touched water and marks the completion of … [Read more...]

Cruises on two new cruise ships that will debut in late 2024 and in 2025 will open for bookings starting next week. The pool deck on Oceania Cruises’ new ship debuting in 2025, Allure The first new cruise ship that opens for bookings next week is Disney Treasure. Disney Treasure will be Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship in their fleet and will sail its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. Our free … [Read more...]

Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships aced their surprise health inspections on back to back days. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Sun became the third and fourth NCL cruise ships this year to score a perfect 100 during recent surprise health inspections. Norwegian Pearl was the cruise line’s first ship to score a perfect 100 in … [Read more...]

When Disney Cruise Line’s next new cruise ship, Disney Treasure, debuts in 2024, it is promising to be Disney’s best ship yet.The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion, will set sail in December 2024, embarking on its inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Adventure will serve as the … [Read more...]

Many cruise passengers fall into one of two categories. You LOVE Carnival Cruise Line or You CAN’T STAND Carnival Cruise Line Here at Cruise Fever, we understand that sentiment. Everyone has their preference and they are free to form their own opinion. But……the girl writing this article happens to fall into Category 1. I love Carnival and I’m ready to tell you exactly why I think they are better … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises is building the largest cruise terminal in North America that will be able to accommodate 36,000 passengers in a day. This new terminal from MSC Cruises, the world’s fastest growing cruise line, is under construction in Miami and will be PortMiami’s Terminal AA and AAA. Construction started on the $350 million terminal last March and the original expected completion date was late … [Read more...]

Cruise lines are once again offering deals over Labor Day Weekend that range from free drinks to free airfare to 75% off the second guest in a cabin on cruises over the next few years.Here is a rundown of what the different cruise lines are offering for cruise deals this Labor Day. Norwegian Cruise Line – NCL is offering 70% off the second guest in a stateroom, $250 FREE with CruiseFirst, free … [Read more...]

A major cruise line began sailing from a new homeport on the East Coast yesterday and they will have two cruise ships based there for the upcoming season. Norwegian Cruise Line sailed from the Port of Baltimore yesterday for the first time in the cruise line’s history.   NCL will have Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun sail from Baltimore to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Canada and New … [Read more...]

Crystal, one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines, completed their comeback today when their second and largest cruise ship, Crystal Symphony, returned to service in Athens, Greece.Crystal, formerly known as Crystal Cruises, was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group last summer after the cruise line’s parent company filed for bankruptcy. The company spent $150 million renovating … [Read more...]

Getting duped while on vacation is like a double gut punch.  Not only does it ruin your free-wheeling travel vibe, but it also hits you right in the wallet.And while I like to focus on the positive side of cruising, an article like this is necessary to help keep cruisers safe and less frustrated. Cruise port at Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruise ports are ripe for … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is returning to Maui next week when Pride of America visits the Hawaiian island. The cruise ship stopping visit the island earlier this month due to the wildfires on the west side. NCL is returning to Maui with the guidance and encouragement of the governor and the Maui community.  Pride of America has been sailing around Hawaii for 18 years and is the only major cruise … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line issued their latest update today for cruises that depart today through Saturday at four cruise ports due to Tropical Storm Idalia. This latest update was provided by Carnival Cruise Line at 11:00 am on August 31, 2023. Carnival Paradise will not depart from Tampa today due to the port being closed to all marine traffic. Instead, the cruise ship will now operate a three day … [Read more...]

When the largest cruise ship ever built, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, debuts in early 2024, it will feature 22 dining options with 12 being included in cruise fares.The 22 dining options on Icon of the Seas are divided into four categories: Elevated dining experiences Spots for quick bites Family and kids-approved eats Familiar favorites found on Royal Caribbean cruise ships Elevated … [Read more...]

Every few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends their cruise ships to dry dock for routine maintenance and to add new features on the vessels. Older ships are sent to dry dock every three years with newer vessels going once every five years on average.When cruise ships go into dry dock, they not only receive routine maintenance to keep the ships running in top shape, but also get cosmetic changes like … [Read more...]