A cruise line has canceled a Transatlantic cruise the morning of the sailing due a technical issue with the cruise ship. Cunard Line canceled the April 23, 2023 sailing on Queen Mary 2 this morning after the ship arrived in Southampton with a technical issue.  The sailing was a seven night cruise from Southampton, England to New York City. The cruise line said that repairs will take longer … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has launched their biggest sale of the year that will last for four days only.  The sale offers 75% off the second guests in a cabin and up to $1,600 in savings. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Now is the best time of the year to book a cruise on Celebrity Cruises. The cruise line is offering 75% off the second guest for … [Read more...]

Holland America Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced a new 133 day cruise in 2025 that will visit both Antarctica and the Arctic Circle.This new Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole cruise will take place on the ship Volendam. It will enable cruisers to visit five continents when the cruise travels from south-to-north. The cruise will depart on January 25, 2025, and … [Read more...]

MSC Meraviglia docked at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. (Photo Courtesy of MSC Cruises)MSC Cruises, the third-largest and fastest-growing cruise line in the world, has made a grand entrance into the Big Apple today. Their stunning megaship, MSC Meraviglia, arrived in New York City earlier this morning, docking at the Brooklyn cruise terminal.  The ship is set to embark on a series of voyages … [Read more...]

No one books a cruise hoping to get kicked off the ship.  And despite some of the things on this list being common sense, passengers are still banned from ships for participating in the behavior listed below.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Going on a cruise can be a fantastic way to unwind, relax, and explore new places, but it’s important to remember that a cruise ship is still a community with … [Read more...]

Going to Haiti on a cruise?  We have all you need to know about this popular cruise destination so you can be prepared when you visit this slice of paradise.Photo Credit: 117581598 / Labadee Haiti © Solarisys13 | Dreamstime.com If you’re cruising aboard a Royal Caribbean ship around its namesake sea (the Caribbean!), it is very likely that you will make a stop in Labadee, Haiti, during your … [Read more...]

The first cruises to the Caribbean on the next new cruise ship from Princess Cruises, Sun Princess, have been announced for 2024 and 2025. Sun Princess will be the largest cruise ship in Princess’ fleet when the vessel debuts in early 2024. After a reason of sailing in the Mediterranean, the cruise ship will head to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and offer the following cruises from Port Everglades: Our … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is offering five different savings on cruises that includes free upgrades to up to 40% off cruise fares. Carnival Cruise Line is known as America’s Cruise Line and they offer cruises from more homeports in the U.S. than any other cruise line.  The are offering a Spring Savings Early Saver Bonus Sale that ends today. This sale from Carnival includes the following: Our free … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises will have seven cruise ships sailing to Alaska in 2023 across 14 different itineraries.Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess will all be sailing to Alaska this year with each one offering a glacier viewing experience. The cruise line has added a Wild for Seafood menu this year to go along with … [Read more...]

Photo Credit: Cruise FeverIf setting sail on a cruise out of New York City’s bustling terminal in Manhattan is on your radar, and you plan to travel by car, knowing where to park is essential. Planning ahead will help save you a lot of undue stress, and unnecessary expenses you could be spending elsewhere on your vacation, as parking in and around Manhattan is nothing if not costly. To help you … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has three cruise ships moving to new homeports this week as the cruise line prepares for the 2023 Alaska and Europe seasons. Here is a rundown of the three Carnival cruise ships that are moving to new homeports this week and where they will be sailing. Carnival Luminosa is headed to the U.S. for the first time after the cruise ship was transferred over from sister cruise line … [Read more...]

Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean InternationalIf you’re looking for great cruise options out of Galveston, TX you’re not alone.  The Texas port has seen tremendous growth this year and is expected to break its own records in terms of cruise passengers. Already the fourth largest cruise port, the Port of Galveston is seeing major cruise lines invest in new terminals.  The port expects to … [Read more...]

A Carnival cruise ship rescued 24 people in the Caribbean this week who were stranded on a small boat. Our free cruise newsletter offers the latest cruise news and deals: Sign Up Carnival Spirit was sailing in the Caribbean near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico when a small boat with 24 people in distress were spotted. The crew brought all 24 on board the ship and they were checked by the … [Read more...]

What are the luggage rules on a cruise ship?Packing for your first cruise or your 10th cruise can be exciting AND stressful. There are a million things to consider and many of us tend to overpack, unless we make a list or research a bit beforehand. You may be asking yourself, “How much can I pack?” or “What should I bring?” These are perfectly normal questions to ask yourself, especially since … [Read more...]

Demand for Viking’s new river cruise ship on the Nile River is so high that it already sold out its maiden season, months before the vessel is scheduled to debut.Viking Aton, the cruise line’s newest ship for the Nile River, reached a construction milestone this past week when the vessel floated for the first time. The 82 passenger ship is purpose built for the Nile River and offers a incredibly … [Read more...]

One of world’s largest cruise ships will return to service on Sunday after a three week scheduled dry dock. Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas will emerge from a scheduled dry dock later this week and return to service on April 16, 2023.  The cruise ship will begin a series of seven day cruises around the Mediterranean from Barcelona, Spain. Cruisers will also have the option of embarking … [Read more...]