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...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Headed to New Homeport in Florida With New Features
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...]