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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...]

If you have 138 days and about $77,000 to spare, a cruise line just opened an epic world cruise out of PortMiami for 2029. Seabourn just revealed a new iconic world cruise, and it's very different from most global sailings out of Southern Florida. Only about 450 passengers will be able to book the 138-day The post World Cruise from Miami Overnights in Bora Bora and Offers 20 Extended Stays … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has canceled this week's cruise to Alaska on Serenade of the Seas, a sailing that was originally scheduled to depart from Vancouver on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Guests were told that the ship would depart two days late so repairs could be made to the vessel. Royal Caribbean was planning for the ship The post Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise to Alaska for Ship Repairs appeared … [Read more...]

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced that a new ship will be joining its fleet in 2029: SeaDream III. This will be the first time in the cruise line's 25-year history that they have had a brand-new ship. The cruise line opened reservations for SeaDream III today, a yacht that will visit six continents, 73 countries, The post SeaDream Announces New Ship, SeaDream III appeared first on Cruise … [Read more...]

Holland America Line has launched Labor Day cruise deals that started earlier today and will run through September 9, 2026. The deals are good for residents of the U.S and Canada on warm-weather cruises that visit the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Pacific Coast. Guests who book select Holland America Line cruises departing The post Holland America Line Launches Labor Day … [Read more...]

Celestyal Cruises announced new winter 2027-2028 sailings that include an amended return of their popular "Three Continents" cruise. These seven new cruises from Celestyal opened for bookings today and range from seven to 14 days in length. The cruises include four seven-night "Mediterranean Mosaics" sailings between Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey. Consecutive departures can also The post … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has officially launched their new rewards program and credit card that drastically changes how Carnival cruisers earn and maintain status. Carnival Cruise Line has switched away from a traditional cruise rewards system that awards days at sea and moved to a program that is similar to what airlines and hotels offer. The The post Carnival Cruise Line's New Rewards Program … [Read more...]

A cruise passenger sailing on Carnival Jubilee shared some images of minor damage sustained by Carnival Breeze. The post said the damage was done during the docking process as the ship was pulling into port. The 3,690-passenger Carnival ship is currently on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise that departed Galveston, Texas, on August 29, 2026, The post Carnival Breeze Sustains Minor Hull Damage … [Read more...]