Celebrity Cruises has announced that two of their cruise ships will start visiting CocoCay next summer. CocoCay is an award winning private island in the Bahamas operated by sister cruise line Royal Caribbean. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up The two Celebrity cruise ships that will visit CocoCay are Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity’s newest ship, … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new cruise deal for the rest of the month that includes cruise deposits at just $25 per person on select cruises in 2023. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Carnival Cruise Line sails from more U.S. ports than any other cruise line.  They currently have 25 cruise ships in service with two more (Carnival Jubilee and … [Read more...]

Update: The U.S. Coast Guard said that the sunken vessel has been removed and that the Captain of the Port has authorized a reopening of PortMiami. Original Article: Cruise ships were unable to return to PortMiami this morning due a sunken boat from a fatal collision in the North Channel. Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises all had cruise ships that were unable to return … [Read more...]

Twice a year, cruise ships that sail from U.S. ports receive surprise inspections from the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP).During these inspections, eight major areas of cruise ships are inspected including medical facilities, portable water systems, swimming pools and spas, galleys and dining rooms, child activity centers, hotel accommodations, ventilation systems, and common areas of the … [Read more...]

The biggest cruise ship ever built, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, completed a major construction milestone this week when the vessel passed its first round of sea trials. Icon of the Seas hit the open ocean for the first time completing its first, crucial sea trials in Turku, Finland. The cruise ship is currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard. More than 450 specialists ran … [Read more...]

We’re halfway through 2023 and cruise lines have a number of new ships set to debut in the second half of the year.  Here is a look at the six hottest new cruise ships coming out before 2024.The cruise ships are listed in order of when they will make their debut this year. Explora I First up is a brand new cruise line from MSC Group. Explora Journeys’ first ship, Explora I, will debut on … [Read more...]

It’s a port day on your cruise.  You’re at the perfect destination for a beach day.  So, what do you bring with you when you get off the ship?  We’ll list the most essential must-haves for your beach day, whether it’s on a private island or sandy port of call.Don’t forget to bring these things with you for your beach day on your cruise.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Embarking on a … [Read more...]

What’s included in the fare price of Virgin Voyages?  Learn everything you need to know about this adults only cruise line and what you get for your money.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever One of the major selling points of a cruise vacation is that they are ‘all-inclusive’—whether it’s a fully-stocked breakfast buffet or on-board Broadway-style entertainment, cruises have often touted the fact that … [Read more...]

AROYA Cruises, a new cruise line announced this week, is promising to be a new concept of vacation and will also be Cruise Saudi’s first cruise line. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up The cruise line set a goal to carry 1.3 million passengers per year by 2035. The cruise line’s website says that they will unveil a world of experiences along the Red Sea … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has brought back their unique internship program. The cruise line is welcoming 24 students from 24 U.S. universities who will be joining Carnival Fun Ships as Youth Staff, Fun Squad, Technicians and Sports Staff members. “We’re elated to bring back this unique entertainment internship program that’s an incredible learning experience for both college students and our shipboard … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s 6th and final Oasis class cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas, will debut in July 2024 and sail three and four night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Florida.Utopia of the Seas will be the largest Oasis class ship and the second largest cruise ship in the world when the vessel debuts next July. Utopia of the Seas will have more than 40 ways to dine and drink, more pools … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, hit the open sea for the first time when the vessel headed out for sea trials. Icon of the Seas is over 250,000 gross tons in size and larger than any other cruise ship that has ever been built.  The ship reached a construction milestone this week when it headed out for its first round of sea trials. On board the cruise … [Read more...]

Technology can either enhance or detract from your cruise.  And while you don’t need to bring every piece of tech you have at home, there are a few items that can help elevate your cruise experience. We have put together a list of some of the best tech regular cruisers recommend to pack on every cruise.  And while you may prefer to leave all your gadgets at home in preference of a … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Venezia, is currently sailing its first ever cruise from a U.S. port. This four night cruise from New York City includes a port stop in Bermuda.I sailed on this cruise ship last year when it was with Costa Cruises and it instantly become one of my favorite cruise ships that I’ve ever sailed on. When Carnival Cruise Line invited me to join them on their … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to roll out new main dining menus on their 25 cruise ships that will include over 60 new entrée presentations that will be on rotation. The first Carnival cruise ship to receive the new menus will be Carnival Dream on June 17, 2023. All 25 Carnival cruise ships will have the new menus by this fall. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has just announced several new attractions that will be on Sun Princess, the largest cruise ship in the fleet set to debut in October 2024.Park19 will be the new family activity zone located on the top decks of the ship and will include several firsts for the Princess ship. Sea Breeze will be the first-ever Rollglider on a cruise ship.(Graphic Courtesy of Princess Cruises) Among … [Read more...]

It shouldn’t be necessary to write this article at all–yet here we are.The majority of cruisers are well-aware of standard etiquette on a cruise ship, yet there will always be that 1%. There will be that small percentage who have the desire to push the envelope wherever they go. There are a few cruise etiquette rules you should follow on every voyage.Photo 16250257 / Cruise Close Up © Olegmit | … [Read more...]

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is starting construction on another luxury cruise ship that will be the third in their fleet. The first piece of steel was cut this past week on Luminara, the 3rd yacht that will enter service with Ritz-Carlton. With a focus on comfort and legendary service synonymous with The Ritz-Carlton, the new yacht will offer one of the highest staff and space ratios available … [Read more...]

Crystal Cruises, one of the world’s finest luxury cruise lines, is relaunching this summer under new ownership after the cruise line filed for bankruptcy in 2021. A&K Travel Group is relaunching Crystal Cruises under the name, Crystal – Exceptional at Sea. The cruise line’s first sailing back will be on Celebrity Serenity on July 31, 2023.  The cruise ship is currently being refurbished … [Read more...]

Some cruise advice has had a short shelf-life.   It may have been a great cruise tip 10 years ago but in today’s era of cruising it could be an ancient artifact that is better left ignored.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever In this article we will look at some of the most outdated cruise tips that have long expired.  While some of them will still have some validity on certain ships, for the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is extending cruise deals for an extra four days including 30% off all cruises and kids sail for free. Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line and they carry more guests on their ships each year than anyone else. They operate the world’s largest cruise ships and sail to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Europe, Alaska, and Asia. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise … [Read more...]

A cruise line has announced 164 new itineraries and 29 new ports that their cruise ships will visit in 2025-2026. Regent Seven Seas Cruises, an ultra luxury cruise line, has released their 2025-2026 Voyage Collection that has over 150 new itineraries and over two dozen new port stops. All fares include free unlimited shore excursions at every port of call. These new cruises will visit Alaska, the … [Read more...]

A cruise line has unveiled its first zero emission cruise ship that will have three autonomous wing rigs for solar and wind power.Visual concept of Hurtigruten Norway’s Sea Zero initiative. Credit: VARD Design. Hurtigruten’s project “Sea Zero” was first announced last year and the cruise line has now unveiled the vessel for the first time. It will be the most energy efficient cruise ship in the … [Read more...]

When Viking launched their first ocean cruise ship in 2015, Chairman Torstein Hagen laid out a vision to have 10 ocean ships and 100 river ships in their fleet. The first half of that vision was completed this week when the cruise line christened their 10th ocean ship, Viking Saturn.Even though Viking reached that first ocean ship milestone with 10 vessels in service, they will add another 10 … [Read more...]

A Princess cruise ship rescued 51 passengers and 16 crew members from another cruise line after their ship was disabled due to an engine fire in Glacier Bay. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Sapphire Princess was in the middle of a cruise to Alaska when they received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to assist in the rescue of the passengers and crew … [Read more...]

Setting sail on a cruise vacation will be one of the most memorable parts of your life. Veteran cruisers tend to go by the motto, “Even a bad cruise is a good cruise!” (Actually, I think it’s just my dad that says that!) Either way, cruising anytime is better than a day at the office.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Even the most experienced of cruisers are bound to run into some form of stress before, … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise departed on a sold out cruise after the cruise ship received a multi-million dollar upgrade during dry dock. Margaritaville at Sea Paradise departed from the Port of Palm Beach on Friday, a sold out, three day/two night cruise to the Bahamas. “We expected a good turnout for our inaugural sailing out of dry dock, but a sold-out ship is incredible,” stated Kevin … [Read more...]

Viking has added more cruises in Egypt in 2024 with the addition of another custom built ship for the Nile River, Viking Hathor. Photo Credit: Viking Viking Hathor will sail the cruise line’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking’s 2023 season sold out and some sailings into 2025 already selling out. Our free cruise newsletter offers the … [Read more...]

A sea day can be one of the best parts of a cruise.   But if you want to make the most of it you should try to avoid a few of these pitfalls.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Just because your cruises ship isn’t pulling into an exotic port during a particular day of your cruise doesn’t mean you can’t have an amazing time on your cruise vacation.  In fact, a sea day is one of the best times … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back their one of a kind ship, Norwegian Epic, to Port Canaveral this December where the vessel will sail week long cruises to the Caribbean. Norwegian Epic will sail from Port Canaveral, the world’s busiest cruise port, from December 17, 2023 until April 2024. The cruise ship will sail seven night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.  View Prices … [Read more...]