Disney Cruise Line is moving the grand reveal for their next new cruise ship, Disney Treasure, to next week due to Hurricane Idalia. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Hurricane Idalia is expected to hit Florida tomorrow morning so Disney Cruise Line is moving the grand reveal of Disney Treasure to September 5, 2023.  Hurricane Idalia is currently … [Read more...]

The great debate about whether you will get a better deal booking early or last-minute has filled cruise-related forums for years.Some like to book the cruise as soon as bookings are made available and lock in a discounted rate.  This also allows them to have more variety of cruise cabin categories from which to select. Cruise ships in Nassau, Bahamas. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Other types … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises, a premium cruise line operated by Royal Caribbean Group, has announced four changes that will go into effect on October 4, 2023. The four changes being made by Celebrity Cruises on October 4, 2023 are as follows. Newly purchased All Included packages purchased on or after October 4 will include the following amenities, Classic Drinks and Basic Wi-Fi for all guests in the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has launched their latest two day sale and this week’s deals has cruises to their private island in the Bahamas, CocoCay, starting at $199 per person.Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has cruises to their private island discounted for the next two days on eight of their cruise ships. The cruises depart in October and November of this year from cruise ports in … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that their new port opening in the Bahamas in July 2025 will be named Celebration Key. An early rendering of Carnival Cruise Line’s new port that will open on Grand Bahamas Island. More details about this new port are expected to be announced next month. Cruises that will visit Celebration Key will open for bookings next month. Celebration Key will be the first … [Read more...]

A premium cruise line is offering four free nights and $600 in credit to spend on the ship on select cruises in 2023 and 2024.Azamara is a premium cruise line with smaller ships that spend more time in port than any other cruise line. They focus on Destination Immersion experiences so you can explore of the world that you cruise to. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and … [Read more...]

Cruisers who had a cruise booked on a Carnival cruise ship received a surprise last night when they logged into their accounts on Carnival.com. A pricing glitch caused the price of their CHEERS! beverage package to be significantly reduced. The normal price of the CHEERS! beverage package is $59.95 per day, per person if purchased prior to the cruise. Once on the ship, the price goes up to $64.95 … [Read more...]

Once you go all-inclusive it’s hard to go back.  Here are 7 of the best all-inclusive cruises for those who don’t want to be “nickel-and-dimed”.The world of all-inclusive cruises could be just what you need if you’re tired of those pesky incidental charges adding up. We’re going to look at the very best options for cruises that offer almost everything at one up-front cost. The listed price … [Read more...]

Every cruise line has its loyal fans that will tout its superiority over every other ship at sea.   Sailing with a different cruise line is akin to abandoning a sports team to some cruisers.But in this article I will explain 10 reasons you should at least consider branching out and trying multiple cruise lines, all while supporting any reader who chooses to be loyal to one. Photo Credit: … [Read more...]

Holland America Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, is adding more late night and overnight port stops to cruises in 2025. The cruise line will offer 62 overnight or late night departures from some of the most popular cities in Europe in 2025. Ports where cruise ships will overnight include: Alexandria, Egypt Barcelona, Spain Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel Istanbul, … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced a few updates that includes expedited embarkation and new lunch options that are being rolled out on all of their cruise ships this month. Princess Cruises will begin offering specialty dining for lunch in Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and The Catch on various days on each cruise. This new option for lunch will be rolled out to all 15 of their cruise ships by the end of … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has released future itineraries for 2025 that range from cruises to Alaska to a longer sailings including a 29 day voyage.Carnival Cruise Line is known as America’s Cruise Line and they have opened up more future cruises on two cruise ships for bookings. Cruises to Alaska on Carnival Spirit and Carnival Luminosa are now available to book as well as longer Carnival Journeys … [Read more...]

Going on a cruise doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or depleting your savings account.  While a cruise offers more value than most other vacations you can take, it still requires following a few tips to get the most for your money.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruising on a budget will require some planning and strategizing, but it’s well worth the time and effort once you score a cruise on … [Read more...]

After finally making it to your cruise cabin you just want to make yourself at home. You made it through the embarkation process at the port, you signed up for a few raffles, made reservations for dinner, and you even completed the muster drill with no problems. And now that you’re in the comfort of your private stateroom you might feel like you can do whatever you want.  Well, you can for … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced who will serve as the cruise director and entertainment director on their next cruise ship debuting later this year, Carnival Jubilee. Kyndall “Fire” Magyar will serve as the ship’s Cruise Director with Matthew Boyd as Carnival Jubilee’s Entertainment Director. Both will serve through the cruise ship’s inaugural season to the Caribbean from Galveston, Texas. Our … [Read more...]

I’m a tad biased when it comes to cruising.  I think it’s just about the best vacation you can take, both in terms of value and experience.But that doesn’t mean that everyone will have an incredible vacation.   The truth of the matter is that unexpected things will happen on any vacation, and some of these are out of your control. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever While I like to focus on … [Read more...]

Holland America Line has announced an epic cruise setting sail in 2025 that will span 28 days and visit Greenland, Iceland, and the Arctic Circle. This 28 day Legendary Voyage from Holland America Line is inspired by 10th Century explorers and will include 4 maiden port visits in Greenland from the cruise line. The cruise will depart from Rotterdam on June 29, 2025 and visit 15 ports in five … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is offering a two day sail that starts today on last minute cruises in 2023 on ten cruise ships.This week’s ‘Going, Going, Gone Sale’ from Royal Caribbean has last minute cruises over the next three months discounted. This includes cruises to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and The Bahamas. Cruises included in this sale leave from Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Galveston, … [Read more...]

2024 is going to be an exciting year for Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line.  Royal Caribbean has two new cruise ships debuting in 2024 and they will be the two largest ever built.Here’s is a look at Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, the two new cruise ships from Royal Caribbean debuting next year. Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will be the cruise … [Read more...]

Viking, the world’s leading river cruise line, christened their newest ship for the Nile River this weekend in Egypt. Viking Aton is a sister ship to Viking Osiris and will sail the cruise line’s popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The two cruise ships were specifically built and designed to sail on the Nile River in Egypt. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: … [Read more...]

I have been on over 70 cruises on 15 different cruise lines. I have sailed all around the world from the waters of the Mediterranean, to the Caribbean, and inside the Arctic Circle.I’ve visited Singapore, Thailand, Norway, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Tunisia, Turkey, Malta, Alaska, Hawaii, and more islands in the Caribbean than I can count. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes on cruises and are … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises is expanding their 2024-2025 Caribbean cruise season from Florida with cruise ships sailing from three different ports. Celebrity Cruises will offer cruises to the Caribbean from Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, and Port Tampa Bay for the Winter 2024-2025 Caribbean season.  The cruise line will have four cruise ships based in Florida sailing a wide variety of … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises, one of nine cruise lines from Carnival Corporation, is adding a best price guarantee for two weeks only. Princess Cruises has 15 ships in their fleet and they offer cruises to the most popular cruise destinations across the globe. Starting in a few days, they will launch a Labor Day Sale that includes a ton of savings including a Best Price Guarantee. Our free cruise newsletter … [Read more...]

Should you drive or fly to your cruise port of embarkation?  This is a common question when going on a cruise from a port that is not close enough for a friend to drop you off.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever The decision to fly or drive might seem to only hinge on the distance to the port itself.  But even if a port is hundreds of miles away flying is not your only option and there are … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line opened new cruises in 2025-2026 for bookings today on three cruise ships that will sail to the Caribbean from Galveston, Texas. Carnival’s deployment from Galveston has Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream, and Carnival Jubilee sailing from the port.  Carnival Jubilee will be the cruise line’s 3rd and final Excel class ship that will enter service later this year. These new … [Read more...]

A cruise line is offering $49 cruises for two for teachers and other heroes who serve our community and make it a better place to live. Margaritaville at Sea Paradise in the Bahamas. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever From now through August 28, 2023, teachers, support staff, and employees can book a cruise for two to the Bahamas on Margaritaville at Sea for just $49. This offer is for an inside cabin … [Read more...]

A roller coaster is currently being installed on the top deck of Carnival Cruise Line’s next new cruise ship, Carnival Jubilee.  The cruise ship is scheduled to debut in December. Carnival Jubilee is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster with 800 feet of track is now being installed on Deck 19 of the cruise ship. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

Cunard Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced that all of the ships in their fleet can now hook up to shore power while in port. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Queen Elizabeth was the third and final Cunard ship to receive shore power capabilities, joining sister vessels Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. When the … [Read more...]

Port Canaveral, the world’s busiest homeport, is adding a seventh major cruise line in 2024 when Celebrity Cruises begins to sail from the port. Celebrity Cruises will homeport Celebrity Equinox at Port Canaveral starting on December 3, 2024 and will offer cruises from there through April 19, 2025. It will mark the first time that the cruise line has sailed from Port Canaveral. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

Your room cabin steward will keep very busy during your cruise.  This article will detail what they actually do and how you can make your cruise as smooth as possible.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Your bags are packed in your SUV and the long drive to your home port has begun. After months of planning and prepping, vacation is here! Lots of memories will be made and you might even book your next … [Read more...]