Would it sound crazy if I told you that you could take a cruise from the United States to Europe for less money than a one-way flight?Sure, it would take a little longer –and by longer I mean 11-14 days longer.  But which of these one way trips would be more enjoyable, not to mention have better food? Believe it or not, it can actually be cheaper to take a cruise across the Atlantic than to … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International celebrated the initial stages of construction for the next Icon-class cruise ship yesterday, even while Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship the world will have ever seen, is still under construction.The ceremonial “cutting of the steel” marks the start of a building process which will not be complete for another couple of years. (Photo courtesy of Royal … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has updated their mobile app to support free guest to guest chat on their cruise ships. This new update is now available and will allow guests to stay connected with friends and family that are cruising on the same cruise ship.  It is as easy as the following three steps: Download the Royal Caribbean International app (Google Play or App Store) Connect to the WiFi on the … [Read more...]

Nothing says “I’m in vacation mode” quite like ordering room service on a cruise ship.In this article we will see what you can get delivered to your stateroom and how much cruise lines are charging for those wonderful treats sent right to your cabin. Photo credit: Cruise Fever I remember the days when room service was free on every cruise line and the choices were practically limitless. But rather … [Read more...]

The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise will set sail next month on Norwegian Cruise Line and Sixthman has announced that John Stamos will be on the cruise ship as a special guest for the voyage. The Beach Boys Good Vibrations will take place March 3-8, 2023 and depart from the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami.  The five day cruise will visit Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises is the latest cruise line to announce the addition of Starlink on their ships to improve the internet experience for passengers. So far, Windstar Cruises has added Starlink to one ship, Star Pride, with plans to roll it out to all of their cruise ships by the middle of 2023. The cruise line also said that it will be added to Wind Spirit once the service is available in the French … [Read more...]

After finally making it to your cruise cabin you just want to make yourself at home. You made it through the embarkation process at the port, you signed up for a few raffles, made reservations for dinner, and you even completed the muster drill with no problems. And now that you’re in the comfort of your private stateroom you might feel like you can do whatever you want.  Well, you can for … [Read more...]

A Carnival cruise ship returned to service this weekend after spending a few weeks in dry dock which saw the ship receive new upgrades and Carnival Cruise Line’s new red, white, and blue livery. Carnival Elation is back in service and once again offering cruises from Jacksonville, Florida. The new livery on the cruise ship is the most eye-catching upgrade of several enhancements completed across … [Read more...]

For the next week, you can reserve a cruise on a Princess Cruises for just $50 per person.  In addition, the reduced deposits can be combined with the cruise line’s Best Sale Ever that is going on right now. From now through February 16, 2023, Princess Cruises has lowered deposits to just $50 per person for cruises between three and 40 days long. Princess is one of the world’s leading premium … [Read more...]

A new wave of battery-powered ships has recently emerged that promises to revolutionize cruising and reduce its environmental impact.In this article, we will explore five different battery-powered cruise ships and companies that are leading the charge in green maritime transportation. Every car company is already making electric cars. Are cruise lines going to start building battery-powered … [Read more...]

Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the country, has announced plans to add shore power to eight cruise ship terminals. The project will cost $20 million per terminal and is a cooperation between Florida Power & Light and Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Disney Cruise Line. Construction is expected to start next year and be completed in 2027.  The project … [Read more...]

For the first time ever, a major cruise line will visit Virginia’s Historic Triangle in 2024 when Princess Cruises visits the region on two ships.Princess Cruises will call on Yorktown, Virginia and Virginia’s Historic Triangle next year and will become the first major cruise line to visit the area. The visits will highlight opportunities to experience Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown in … [Read more...]

The world’s fastest growing cruise line will visit 140 ports in 40 countries on 22 cruise ships this summer. MSC Cruises is the fastest growing cruise line and they currently have 22 cruise ships in service with several more mega ships being added over the next few years. This summer, MSC Cruises will have cruise ships sailing to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Japan, and Northern Europe.  They … [Read more...]

Stress is one thing you should not bring on a cruise. After all, taking a cruise is all about exploring the world as stress-free as possible.Having cruise travel insurance helps eliminate some worry and let’s you focus on enjoying your vacation. Also, it just might rescue you from a financial nightmare. It only takes one unforeseen event or situation to ruin an otherwise well thought-out … [Read more...]

In one year, the newest and largest cruise ship in Princess Cruises’ fleet will debut. Sun Princess will be the first of two new Sphere class ships from the cruise line. “With such an amazing opportunity to elevate the guest experience, it takes an equally talented team of revered mariners to oversee the ship’s final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, then officially take delivery … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled one of their most unique cruises ever, a 31 day cruise that will visit three continents and start in Australia and end in Seattle in 2024. The cruise will take place on Carnival Luminosa starting on April 1, 2024 out of Brisbane, Australia. The cruise will visit port stops in Guam; Okinawa, Hiroshima, Yokohama (Tokyo), Aomori and Kushiro, Japan; Seward, Juneau and … [Read more...]

If you’re looking for things to do in Ensenada, Mexico, you don’t have to go very far if you’re arriving by cruise ship.  It’s only a short walk from the cruise terminal to all kinds of local attractions.   Here are my top things to do in Ensenada. You will spot the massive 300 foot flagpole with the Mexican flag waving proudly in the sea breeze as your ship nears the port.  … [Read more...]

Costa Cruises has opened up more cruises for bookings that will sail to in the Mediterranean and to Northern Europe in 2024.  The cruises that opened up for bookings will sail from March 31, 2-24 through the end of November 2024.In addition to these new cruises that can now be booked, the cruise line has debuted a new system of cabin categorization according to location, size, deck and … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises has announced their cruises to Alaska in 2024 and the cruise line will celebrate their 55th year of sailing to the 49th State with seven cruise ships in the region. Majestic Princess visiting Glacier Bay. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Princess Cruises will offer cruises to Alaska in 2024 from the following four ports: Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Anchorage (Whittier). For … [Read more...]

Looking into taking a family cruise? Three cruise lines are currently offering deals where kids sail for free when they are the third and fourth guests in a cabin. Here are the three cruise lines and a brief rundown of what each one is offering. Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean is not only the largest cruise line in the world, but they also sail the largest cruise ships on the planet that are … [Read more...]