If your cruise ship leaves without you, all is not lost. However, there are a few important steps you should take right away.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever When planning the details of your cruise vacation, the last thing to cross your mind is the possibility of missing your cruise ship. Although missing your cruise ship isn’t very common, these instances do unfortunately occur for several reasons … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line announced significant changes and enhancements to Norwegian Joy while the ship undergoes drydock in January and February of 2024. One of the biggest changes will be the addition of a new spa and thermal suite, something the Breakaway-class ship has lacked since its launch in 2017 as it was originally built for the Chinese market. Some of the other enhancements will include … [Read more...]

Carnival Jubilee, Carnival’s new cruise ship that is scheduled to debut later this year, is moving to its final stage of construction at the end of this week. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Carnival Jubilee will be Carnival Cruise Line’s 3rd and final Excel class cruise ship. The ship will offer cruises to the Western Caribbean from Galveston, Texas … [Read more...]

When booking your cruise vacation, having to cancel doesn’t generally cross your mind. Nobody has a desire to cancel their much-anticipated cruise.This article will detail how the cancellation process works for some major cruise lines and what you need to know before you consider cancelling. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Varying circumstances outside of your control such as health emergencies for … [Read more...]

Taking a cruise to a new destination is one of the highlights of any cruise vacation.   Along with all the hustle and bustle that comes with a busy port day, cruisers have plenty of opportunities to make mistakes.When it comes to a port day on your cruise, don’t make these 10 mistakes. Photo of 3 cruise ships in Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo Credit: Cruise Fever) In this article we will … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has expanded their use of facial recognition on debarkation day to help eliminate lines when going through customs after closed looped cruises. Carnival Freedom in PortMiami. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out the use of facial biometric technology at the following nine homeports in the U.S.: Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Jacksonville, New York, … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has launched a “Going, Going, Gone” two day sale on cruises that discounts the prices on 12 of their cruise ships. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up This two day sale from the world’s largest cruise line runs through July 18, 2023 and is good on interior, oceanview and balcony cabins on the following cruise ships: Allure of the Seas, … [Read more...]

What are the main perks and differences between ‘The Key’ with Royal Caribbean and ‘Faster to the Fun’ with Carnival Cruise Line?  Here’s everything you need to know before you add this extra cost to your cruise with either cruise line. Your cruise vacation will be here before you know it and the anticipation is increasing by the day. The base cruise price has enough perks to keep you content … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises is moving over to a new streamlined embarkation process on August 1, 2023 to make boarding cruise ships even easier. This includes eliminating scheduled arrival times on embarkation day.Princess Cruises is simplifying what it means to be Green, Blue or Accessibility Lane when guests get OceanReady using the Princess App prior to their cruise. Here are the key highlights of … [Read more...]

When the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, debuts next year, it will have technology on board that will turn food waste into energy. Royal Caribbean will introduce the next generation of technology on cruise ships when Icon of the Seas begins sailing to the Caribbean from Miami in early 2024. The cruise ship will have the industry’s first systems to turn solid waste … [Read more...]

Viking was named the Best Cruise Line for both ocean, river, and expedition cruises in the 2023 World’s Best Awards by the readers of Travel + Leisure. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Viking is also rated at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. No other cruise line has ever received these … [Read more...]

Have you ever wondered if cruise ships abide by different laws and how those laws are enforced when you’re on a cruise vacation?While we aren’t lawyers and don’t give legal advice, this article will detail a few tidbits about maritime law and international waters. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever One of the many reasons people go on vacation is to get away from the restrictions of their everyday life – … [Read more...]

It’s embarkation day, and your cruise ship is about to set sail.  Where do you go to enjoy the sailaway experience?  There are tons of options for watching the land disappear into horizon on your first day of the voyage.So many places to enjoy sailaway! Celebrity Equinox sailing out of Port Everglades. (Photo Credit: Cruise Fever) Whether you want to relax and enjoy the views or … [Read more...]

If you haven’t paid attention to cruise ships in a while it might surprise you at just how many things you can do at sea now.With today’s cruise ships being bigger than ever and having more innovative technology than ever before, there are some very unique features and activities you can enjoy that most people don’t know about. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever In this article we will look at some of the … [Read more...]

Several cruise line are offering deals for Prime Day that runs from July 11-12, 2023. Here is a rundown of which cruise lines are offering Prime Day deals and the special savings that you can get by booking a cruise over the next few days. Royal Caribbean – Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has extended their current sale through July 12. Their savings include up to $650 off … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is adding new Starbucks “Been There” mugs on nine cruise ships starting with their new ship, Norwegian Viva, this summer. The collectible limited-edition mugs will be exclusively sold at the Starbucks Cafes aboard the following cruise ships: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Prima, and … [Read more...]

Carnival Venezia is the latest ship to join Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, sailing her first cruise under Carnival in June. Carnival Cruise Line invited me to sail on the inaugural sailing from New York City to experience everything that the cruise ship offers.After sailing four fun filled days on the ship, here are 10 reasons why you should take a cruise on Carnival Venezia. Ship Carnival Venezia … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has launched a “Score for 24” sale that has seven night cruises starting at just $399 per person. This cruise deal includes the 3rd and 4th guests in a cabin cruise for free. This latest deal from Princess Cruises is now live and will run through the month of July. Princess is one of the world’s leading premium cruise lines and this sale includes voyages to the Caribbean, Alaska, … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has opened exotic four to seven night cruises on Spectrum of the Seas for bookings that will set sail starting in April 2024. Spectrum of the Seas will offer cruises from Shanghai that will visit destinations in Japan in 2024 and 2025. These sailings are now open for bookings and the vessel will be the largest most innovated cruise ship sailing in Asia. Our free cruise newsletter … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is offering a “Sail Together” sales event that combines four different savings from now through July 10, 2023. Carnival calls themselves “America’s Cruise Line” since they sail from more U.S. ports than any other cruise line. With 25 cruise ships in their fleet, Carnival offers a wide variety of cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Bermuda, and Mexico. Our free cruise … [Read more...]

If you’re looking at taking an adults only cruise to the Caribbean, Virgin Voyages just launched a new deal that includes up to $500 off kid-free vacations that include up to $600 in free drinks. Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady on embarkation day.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise line that offers cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Miami, Florida. Our free … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced that they will be the first cruise line to add a Club Pilates at Sea that is part of a cruise to Alaska on September 2-9, 2023.The first ever Club Pilates at Sea will take place on a seven night cruise to Alaska on September 2, 2023 from Seattle on Royal Princess. Reservations for this Alaskan Retreat are available here via the Princess Cruises Concierge team. Club … [Read more...]

Taking a cruise out of New York from the Brooklyn cruise terminal?  We have you covered with everything you need to know before you set sail.Aerial view of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, also commonly known as the Red Hook Terminal, first opened in 2006 and has maintained consistent operations since this day. Operated by the Port Authority … [Read more...]

Cruise lines are offering cruise deals for the 4th of July that include up to 70% off, kids cruise free, free drink packages, airfare, and more.Here is a look at the cruise lines offering the hottest cruise deals right now. Norwegian Cruise Line – NCL is offering 70% off the second guest in a cabin, free airfare, drinks, specialty dining, WiFi, shore excursions, and 3rd and 4th guests are … [Read more...]

A cruise line has brought back their popular promotion that included three free nights on cruises that are eight nights and longer. Azamara, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, has brought back three free nights to go along with $600 in on board credit. Azamara cruise ships spend more time in port than any other major cruise line. Our free cruise newsletter offers the … [Read more...]

Why take a cruise on an older ship?  You’re missing out if you overlook cruise ships that were built 15 or 20 years ago.  Here are the best reasons to book a cruise on an older ship and why it can offer an even better vacation for some people.Grandeur of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever The term “old” is quite relative in terms of cruise ships.   Out of … [Read more...]

A cruise line has purchased a bigger cruise ship for a three year cruise that will depart in November and visit 382 in 148 countries. Miray Cruises has bought a 42,000 gross ton ship that will now sail the three year cruise instead of the 19,000 gross ton MV Gemini.  The incredible voyage will take place on MV Lara.  The cruise line said the reason for the larger vessel is due to … [Read more...]

This past week, Royal Caribbean announced that their sixth and final Oasis class cruise ship will sail short cruises from Port Canaveral starting in 2024. Utopia of the Seas will be the second largest cruise ship in the world when the vessel debuts next year. In a surprising move, the cruise line announced that the ship will sail short cruises to the Bahamas when the vessel debuts. This will be … [Read more...]

It’s easy for first-time cruisers to overlook these 5 costs that always take them by surprise.Planning for your very first cruise is an exciting time. There are so many possibilities for adventure, and wonderful memories are sure to be made. It doesn’t matter if you are taking your first cruise solo, or with extended family. You are in for a treat! Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Cruises are one of the … [Read more...]

We recently asked our readers what they do with their collection of cruise cards after a cruise is over.  The responses were varied and interesting, so we decided to make a list of the many intriguing ideas that came from avid cruisers.Regular cruisers can really pile up those old cruise cards.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever As you may know, most cruise lines give you a card to use throughout the … [Read more...]