Cruise Passenger Incidents Arrests & Onboard Issues

For the second time in two months, Royal Caribbean has brought back double points on new cruises booked between now and September 21, 2026. Royal Caribbean is the world's largest cruise line, and for the next two weeks, you can earn double loyalty points on select cruises through the end of April 2027. This promotion The post Royal Caribbean Is Giving Guests a Second Chance to Earn Double … [Read more...]

Bookings are now open for Carnival Cruise Line's final Excel-class ship that is set to sail from Galveston, Texas, in 2028. Carnival's Excel-class ships have been a big hit for the cruise line, ever since the first ship in the class, Mardi Gras, came out in 2020. Carnival Tropicale, the final ship in the class, The post Carnival's New Excel-Class Cruise Ship Is Officially Open for Bookings Out … [Read more...]

This past spring, Holland America Line announced its largest fleet upgrade ever, a $500 million project called Holland America Evolution that will upgrade and add new features to six cruise ships. Oosterdam was the first ship to receive these upgrades in late 2027. Now, Holland America Line has canceled a few cruises to move the The post Holland America Line Cancels Cruises to Move Up Ship's … [Read more...]

When MSC Cruises' newest ship, MSC World Asia, debuts later this year, it will have more than 40 bars, lounges, and restaurants, including five brand-new immersive bar concepts. MSC World Asia will be the third World class ship from MSC Cruises, the largest class in their growing fleet. It will feature a total of 13 The post MSC Cruises Is Adding a Soda Bar on New Cruise Ship appeared first on … [Read more...]

Two weeks ago, Cruise Fever reported that the board of trustees at the Port of Galveston voted to approve Margaritaville at Sea to sail from the port sometime in 2027. Today, the cruise line announced that its next new ship, Beachcomber, will offer four- to seven-night cruises from Galveston to the Western Caribbean and The The post Margaritaville Will Sail Four- to Seven-Night Cruises From … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has some of the best cruise directors that you'll find on any cruise ships in the world. They help put the Fun in "Fun Ships" and greatly enhance Carnival cruises. Here is Carnival's updated cruise director schedule. The following dates came directly from Carnival Cruise Line, but as always, they are subject The post Carnival's Cruise Director Schedule for Cruises in … [Read more...]

Travel agents can be lifesavers in certain situations. But they are human too, and it pays to verify a few details if you want to make sure your vacation goes according to plan. In this case, a Disney cruise reservation was canceled because one of the most important parts of the booking process was mishandled. The post We Lost Our Disney Cruise Because of a Travel Agent Mistake appeared first … [Read more...]

Seabourn, one of eight cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced a new 30-day cruise from Miami in 2028 that will sail up the Amazon River. Seabourn Quest will depart from PortMiami on November 18, 2028, and return on December 18, 2028. The cruise ship will visit 15 destinations in seven countries and will The post 30-Day Cruise From Miami Will Sail Up the Amazon River appeared … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises is inviting its top guests to enter a contest for a chance to win a ride aboard the cruise line's float in the 2027 Rose Parade. Princess Cruises is inviting Captain's Circle Elite members to "Share Your Princess Story" for a chance to ride on Princess' floral float in the 138th Rose Parade The post How You Can Ride on Princess Cruises' Float in the 2027 Rose Parade appeared … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean celebrated a major ship construction milestone today when its next new mega ship, Hero of the Seas, floated for the first time. The float-out for the fourth Icon class ship at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, keeps the ship on schedule for its August 2027 debut. More than 90 million gallons The post Royal Caribbean's New Mega Ship Floats for the First Time appeared … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises has partnered with Starboard to launch the first-ever shopping rewards program on cruise ships that will allow guests to earn rewards through retail purchases on their cruise. The Azamara Shopping Rewards is a first-of-its-kind rewards program that's designed to enhance the guest experience on Azamara sailings. The new program enables members to earn The post Cruise Line Adds … [Read more...]

For many of us regular cruisers, just taking the stairs to go up 5 decks on a cruise ship is cause for a chocolate melting cake celebration. And for those who cruise just to relax and not do anything for a while, the gym and running track on board might seem like a waste of The post Cruise Passenger Runs 186 Miles on 7-Day Cruise, Full Marathon Every Day appeared first on Cruise Fever. You can … [Read more...]

Just two days into an 8-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas, passengers on the 3,114-guest cruise ship were left in the dark. For at least half an hour, cabins lost lighting, main dining rooms were dimly lit by auxiliary lighting, and passengers were told to steer clear of elevators, as technicians worked The post Cruise Ship Goes Dark: Power Knocked Out for 30 Minutes on … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is redesigning its popular Ocean Bar on Oosterdam that will bring guests closer to live music in a more connected venue. The new Ocean Bar on Oosterdam will be inspired by travel's golden age, featuring Art Deco influences, custom furnishings and refreshed materials that blend craftsmanship with sustainability. Custom furnishings developed specifically The post Holland … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is the world's largest cruise line with 30 cruise ships in service. So far in 2026, 38% of its ships that have been inspected scored a perfect 100 during the surprise health inspections. Although Royal Caribbean has 30 ships in service, only 24 have received health inspections this year that are conducted by The post 38% of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Have Earned a Perfect 100 … [Read more...]

When you have almost 9,000 square feet to enjoy in your very own suite on a cruise ship, you might feel like it's a waste to even leave.  Throw in your very own private gym to enjoy as well, and this little slice of heaven feels a lot more like home, a very luxurious home. The post Upcoming Cruise Ship Will Have an 8,794 Sq Ft Suite with Its Own Gym appeared first on Cruise Fever. You can sign … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to recent guests to inform them that they are working closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The reason? Three passengers who sailed aboard Norwegian Prima earlier this summer (May and July) were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, although the source of the exposure hasn't yet The post Hot Tubs Closed: Norwegian Prima … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to impacted guests about a September 9, 2026 sailing on Carnival Splendor.  The Australian-based cruise ship will not be able to make its scheduled stop in Cairns due to "current channel depths". Carnival Splendor is currently running regular cruises out of Sydney, Australia and will remain in the South The post Carnival Makes Itinerary Change for Cruise … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea has added more benefits for guests who play in the casino on its cruise ships. Margaritaville at Sea Casino Players Club will offer guests more than ever before starting on October 1, 2026. The cruise line is building on the four-tier Casino Players Club that was introduced last year. They offer four The post Margaritaville at Sea Adds New Casino Players Club Benefits … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the opening of Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. NCL hosted an exclusive event for various members of the media to get a first look at Great Tides Waterpark before the official grand opening on September 4, 2026. The nearly six-acre waterpark offers one-of-a-kind The post Norwegian Cruise Line Opens New Waterpark on … [Read more...]