A Carnival cruise ship has emerged from dry dock and is on its way to its new homeport in Florida. Carnival Glory spent three weeks in dry dock getting enhancements, general maintenance work done, and also received new features. Now that the ship is out of dry dock, it will sail a 14 day Carnival Journeys cruise to the vessel’s new homeport, Port Canaveral. While in dry dock, the casino … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Announces the U.S. Homeports for 4 Ships in 2025
MSC Cruises has announced the U.S. homeports for four cruise ships during the summer of 2025 that include PortMiami, Port Canaveral, and New York City.These cruises will visit the Caribbean, Florida, The Bahamas, and Bermuda. Almost all itineraries will visit the cruise line’s private marine reserve, Ocean Cay. MSC World America MSC World America will homeport at MSC’s new cruise terminal in … [Read more...]
Carnival Cracks Down on High Stakes Activity on Pool Deck
Carnival Cruise Line has cracked down on a lido deck activity that has caused a stir among passengers. It’s not uncommon to find a group of cruise passengers playing a game of cards out on the pool deck. It can be a game of Uno, cribbage, and even poker. But when money starts changing hands as a result, the lines start to get a little blurred. Cruise lines are required to follow federal laws … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Offering $1 Deposits on Cruises for Today Only
To celebrate Holland America Line’s 151st anniversary, the cruise line has lowered cruise deposits to just $1 per person for today only. Holland America Line is celebrating their 151st anniversary on April 18, 2024. They are offering two different cruise deals with each one lowering deposits to just $1 per person. Yes, you can reserve your next cruise on Holland America for just a dollar. The … [Read more...]
5 of Carnival’s Cruise Lines Changing How Prices Are Advertised
Five of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines have announced a change to the way that they will advertise the price of cruises. This change will go into effect for all new bookings July 1, 2024 and beyond. A new California consumer protection law that go into effect on July 1, 2024 will require an advertised price to include port taxes, fees, and taxes. Because of this, five of Carnival’s cruise … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adds Glacier Day to All Cruises to Alaska in 2024
Holland America Line is adding ‘Glacier Day’ to all cruises to Alaska in 2024 that is part of the cruise line’s “We Love Alaska” experience. Holland America Line offers more glacier experiences than any other cruise line. Every one of their sailings to Alaska feature a visit to a glacier. The new Glacier Day includes the following: Sighting times, Scenic commentary Presentations Informational … [Read more...]
Cruise Couple Reveal Wi-Fi Cost of 17 Back-to-Back Sailings on World Cruise
Four months into the viral 9-month World Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas, a couple has revealed an extra cost they didn’t originally plan on. During an interview with Yahoo News UK, Joshua Terry and his fiancée Ina Ar said they are paying $25.99 per day for Wi-Fi on the ship. This equates to $181.93 per week and about $6,500 for the duration of the 9-month voyage (if there … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Medevacs Pregnant Woman from Disney Cruise Ship [VIDEO]
Video has emerged of a 35-year-old woman being airlifted from the Disney Fantasy after she experienced health complications. On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard received a call from the Disney Fantasy cruise ship, requesting a medevac. According to the U.S. Coast Guard News, an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter was flown to the cruise ship which was 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico. After the rescue … [Read more...]
Carnival Clarifies Cruise Cabin Policy: “We Do Not Allow Anything Like This”
Since cruise cabin walls and ceilings are typically made of metal, many cruisers bring magnets for all kinds of purposes.Some will use magnet hooks to hang up hats and coats. Others will use magnet clips for organizing daily planners, excursion tickets, etc. In fact, there is a myriad of things you can do with magnets in a cruise cabin, and this has been done for years by veteran … [Read more...]
9 Ways Cruise Passengers Get the Crew in Trouble
On a few cruises, I’ve seen passengers do and say things that unintentionally got the crew into trouble. At the very least, give them a few headaches.I’ve even been guilty of it myself, asking questions that weren’t helpful, or thinking I was being helpful when I actually made things more difficult for a crew member. This article highlights some of those behaviors that most cruise ship … [Read more...]
Two Cruise Lines Announce New Shows and Entertainment Debuting This Summer
A couple cruise lines have announced new entertainment and shows that will debut this summer on new and current cruise ships. Margaritaville at Sea will debut two original, scripted, live productions shows on their new ship entering their fleet in June, Margaritaville at Sea Islander. The shows are: Conky Tonkin’ at Sea – This country themed show will have a combination of contemporary and class … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Cancels Visit to Popular Greek Port: Overcrowding Cited as Reason
At least 4,000 cruise passengers were notified that their upcoming cruise will be facing some itinerary changes.Sun Princess is cancelling a cruise port in Greece, changing to a new destination. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, is canceling a visit to Santorini, Greece on a cruise scheduled in June of this year. The original date for visiting the popular port … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Solar Eclipse Cruises for 2026
If you missed out on taking a solar eclipse cruise last week, a cruise line has announced solar eclipse cruises for 2026 on three different cruise ships. Queen Mary 2 will be one of the three Cunard ships offering guests a path of totality view for the next solar eclipse in 2026 The next total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026. Cunard Line, a luxury cruise line owned by Carnival … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Making Big Change to Main Dining Room on All Ships
Princess Cruises is making a significant change to the main dining room on all of their cruise ships. The change will give guests more flexibility with choices when it comes to evening dining. Princess Cruises will offer three different dining options in the main dining room starting this fall. They will be: Traditional (early and late seating) Reservable dining times Walk-In Anytime There will … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Rolling Out Audio Over WiFi to All Cruise Ships
Royal Caribbean is making it easier to listen in different venues on their cruise ships with the rolling out of Listen Technologies’ audio over WiFi system. Royal Caribbean has added Listen Technologies’ Listen EVERYWHERE to their newest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. They plan on rolling it out to all cruise ships in Royal Caribbean Group’s fleet across all three cruise lines. So how … [Read more...]
Travel Scams I’ve Encountered After Taking Over 75 Cruises
I have taken over 75 cruises on close to 20 cruise lines all around the world. I have cruised everywhere from the Caribbean to Europe to Asia. While every destination is unique, there is one thing that is constant. You always have to watch out of travel scams. Here are a few of the scams that I’ve personally encountered in different countries while taking cruises and how you can avoid them. Taxi … [Read more...]
The Biggest Reason Cruisers Miss Their Cruise Ship in a Foreign Port
Don’t miss your ship. It’s the number one rule of taking a cruise and being in a foreign port.Don’t let your ship sail away with out you. We explain the biggest reason people miss their ship.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever And yes, it happens more often than you might think. After recent news of a group of cruise passengers missing their ship in Africa, it put some fear in potential cruise … [Read more...]
6 Things I Loved About Celebrity’s Sky Suite & What You Should Know
Sky Suite on Celebrity Ascent. Photo Credit: Cruise FeverI recently had the chance to enjoy a cruise in a Sky Suite on Celebrity Ascent in stateroom 10187. This was one of the ship’s first cruises out of Port Everglades, and it was the first time I had ever stayed in this cabin category with the cruise line. It didn’t take long to see why these suites are so popular. Sky Suites … [Read more...]
Miami Bound Cruise Ship Enters Final Phase of Construction
MSC World America, a new 200,000 gross ton cruise ship that will offer cruises from Miami, has entered its final stage of construction. MSC World America is MSC Cruises’ second World class ship. The vessel just moved to its final stage of construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. Now that the ship has been floated out, the interior of the vessel will be completed. MSC World America … [Read more...]
Small Ship Cruise Line Announces Expansion With New Class of Ships
Windstar Cruises, a small ship cruise line, has announced a new class of cruise ships that will first debut in 2025. In total, the cruise line ordered two Star class ships. Star Seeker will debut in December 2025 with Star Explorer coming out a year later in late 2026. Each ship will have 122 suites with either a private balcony or infinity windows. There will be two Owner’s Suites with … [Read more...]