Incredible video footage of a cruise ship rescue off the coast of Astoria, Oregon was posted on X today. The U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest released video from the cockpit perspective as the helicopter lowered a stretcher onto Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. (1/2) A #USCG aircrew from Astoria rescued a 65-year-old man from the cruise ship 'Koningsdam' yesterday afternoon … [Read more...]
6 Times Cruise Passengers Were Banned for Life by a Cruise Line
With some massive cruise ships holding over 7,000 passengers at any given time, there are bound to be a few who don’t want to follow the rules. When something crazy happens on a cruise ship, it usually gets a lot more attention from news outlets than land-based activities. Something about the intrigue of the sea, I suppose. Well, we gathered up 6 of the most interesting cruise stories of … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adding Dutch Day to All Cruises
Holland America Line has announced the addition of Dutch Day that will be featured on every one of their cruises. This includes sailing to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and Asia. Dutch Day on Holland America cruise ships will have a Dutch themed dinner in the main dining room. For those who want to visit the buffet, many of these dishes will also be offered there. The selection of starters … [Read more...]
Is Royal Caribbean Running Out of Cabins to Sell in 2024?
After 116 days into 2024, Royal Caribbean Group’s CEO just announced, “We only have about 12% of load factor left for the year.”During the Q1 conference call, CEO Jason Liberty touted an “exceptional” year already saying, “We’re getting close to the point where we’ll soon be taking more bookings for ’25 than we are for 2024.” Royal Caribbean’s Icon of Seas in PortMiami Understanding “Load Factor” … [Read more...]
Five New Updates From Princess Cruises That Include a New VIP Area
Princess Cruises celebrated the christening of their newest ship this week, Sun Princess. Before the ceremony, Princess held a briefing for members of the media and they gave several new updates and features that are coming to their ships.These updates include: A new VIP, ‘ship within a ship’, area on their newest ship Star Princess will sail to Alaska in 2026 New Specialty Restaurant … [Read more...]
Norwegian’s Next New Cruise Ship Floats for the First Time
Norwegian Aqua, the next new ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, touched water for the first time when the ship was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Norwegian Aqua reached a construction milestone when the ship was floated out for the first time. After this latest construction milestone for Norwegian Aqua, the ship now moves to the final stage of construction. Once … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Breaks Ground on First Royal Beach Club
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has officially started construction on their first Royal Beach Club that will be located in Nassau, Bahamas.Artist rendering of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau. The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be located in Nassau on Paradise Island between the iconic lighthouse and Atlantis Resort. Royal … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Skips Two Ports Due to Propulsion Trouble
Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas will be skipping calls to Astoria and Victoria on its North American West Coast voyage due to propulsion issues.Radiance of the Seas is facing propulsion issues as it sails on the West Coast of the U.S.Photo 28868446 | Radiance Seas © Lawrence Weslowski Jr | Dreamstime.com According to a statement from the cruise line, a technical issue with one … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Check Cruise Ship Deck Plans Before Picking a Cabin
After 50 cruises, I’ve been in some less-than-ideal cabin locations. Most of the time, cabins with excessive noise and weirdly positioned balconies could have been avoided if I just checked the deck plans. After I learned that deck plans give way more insight into what I could expect from my home away from home on a ship, I now check them before ever selecting my stateroom. There are 5 very … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Matching Airline & Hotel Loyalty Status for 3 Days
For three days only, Virgin Voyages is offering a status match for members of certain airline and hotel loyalty programs. The adult-only cruise line is trying to attract new first-timers to its brand with a three-day push from April 24 to April 26. During these dates travelers can book certain Virgin sailings with a travel advisor and have a status match with the programs mentioned below. Those … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Celebrates the Christening of Sun Princess
Princess Cruises held the christening/naming ceremony for the newest ship to enter their fleet, Sun Princess.The christening ceremony on Sun Princess The ceremony took place in Barcelona, Spain earlier today with award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham serving as the ship’s godmother. After she gave a traditional blessing (“I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Newest Ship Arrives at Homeport in California
The latest cruise ship to join Carnival’s growing fleet has arrived at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal on Tuesday. Photo credit: Carnival Cruise Line The 135,156 gross ton Carnival Firenze is the second “Costa as Carnival” ship to be transferred from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line. After sailing from Europe to Long Beach, California, the 5,200-passenger capacity “Carnival Fun Italian Style” … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Lifeboats: 10 Surprising Facts Most People Don’t Know
Lifeboats on cruise ships have come a long way in the last 20 years. In fact, modern safety features across the board have made huge strides that most people don’t even know about.There’s more to those bright orange boats on a cruise ship than you might think. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever After all, when on a cruise ship, enjoying an amazing vacation at sea, who really thinks about worst case … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Passengers Try to Sneak Portable Washing Machine onto Ship
There are certain things you’re not allowed to bring onto a cruise ship. Some are pretty obvious, and others are in a sort of grey area.And while many regular cruisers know that things like candles, irons, and weapons of any kind should not be stuffed into a suitcase bound for a cruise ship, some still try to push the limits. No, you’re not allowed to bring a portable washing machine onto … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Lets You Cruise Standby From 8 Homeports for $49 per Day
Did you know that a cruise line has a standby program where you can cruise for just $49 per day per person? Here is how it works. Holland America Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, is offering a standby program from eight different homeports in 2024. This standby program allows you to just for just $49 per day, per person with no double occupancy fares for … [Read more...]
Top 5 Caribbean Cruise Ports That Blew Our Readers Away (And 5 That Didn’t)
We asked our readers which cruise ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas were their favorite and least favorite.This list is a direct result of the replies to this question from several hundred followers willing to voice their opinion. These 5 Caribbean/Bahama cruise ports are favorites among Cruise Fever readers. We also list 5 cruise ports that aren’t quite as loved. Photo 16038194 © Ruth Peterkin | … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Adding Their First Thai Restaurant on New Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced new culinary experiences that include their first Thai restaurant that will debut on their next new ship, Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Aqua is scheduled to debut in April 2025 and will have three brand new restaurants/bars for Norwegian. The three new restaurants/bars for NCL are: Sukhothai, NCL’s first Thai specialty restaurant Planterie, the cruise line’s … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Announces Cancellation of All Cruise Stops to Private Island
Royal Caribbean has just announced that all cruise stops at its own private resort area in Labadee, Haiti will be suspended through the month of May. The cruise line had paused scheduled visits to the port after unrest and rising tension in Haiti became a greater security concern in March. A Royal Caribbean spokesperson stated, “We have suspended all visits to Labadee fleetwide through May 2024, … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Cancels First Nine Sailings on New Ship, Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that the debut of their next new ship, Star Princess, will be pushed back a couple months. Star Princess, the cruise line’s second Sphere class ship, will now debut on October 15, 2025. The ship was originally scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on July 29, 2025 but the first nine sailings have been canceled. The cruise line and the shipyard, Fincantieri, agreed … [Read more...]
Big Benefit of Booking a Cruise a Year in Advance (That Most Overlook)
I often book cruises a month or two before the sailing date. But there are some really good reasons for booking well before that, with one main reason that you should consider.Last-minute cruises have their place as well, and for certain situations it’s the ideal way for whimsical travelers to grab a quick vacation at sea. However, to really maximize savings — and I mean savings potentially … [Read more...]