Royal Caribbean has just opened a new way to explore the upcoming Icon of the Seas by using the popular video game Fortnite.In a game called Hide ‘N’ Sea, Fornite gamers can explore Icon of the Seas through two of the ship’s neighborhoods. Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean International The playable rendering of the ship was built using Fortnite Creative in this new addition to the … [Read more...]

Photo Credit: Cruise FeverWhen it comes to dining on a cruise ship, you might think there’s no “wrong” way to do it. But with so many dining venues and options on a cruise it can be easy to get lost and fail to maximize your culinary journey. Eating like royalty is one of the best part of cruising.  In fact, dining is the top priority for most people who cruise regularly. However, there are a … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced new cruises to Europe in 2024 including sailings that will visit Iceland, Greece, Italy, Spain and other European destinations. Carnival will sail a series of 17 cruises in Europe on Carnival Legend in 2024.  The cruise ship will homeport in the following three cities in Europe: Dover, Barcelona, and Civitavecchia (Rome). “This extensive series for 2024 … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is adding new activity specialists on their cruise ships including a full-time art and craft instructor and a sports director. These new permanent shipboard team members will be introduced across the fleet over the next two months. Holland America Line will also boost their onboard activities with new art studios, sports facilities, game rooms and libraries over the next few … [Read more...]

We compared the drink package prices from seven different cruise lines to see which one costs more and what is actually included. The question of drink packages when on a cruise is one of the most common topics people ask about when preparing for their voyage. How much will it cost?  Is it really worth it?  What drinks are included in the drink package?  And will I really save money … [Read more...]

Are you considering a cruise to Alaska? Even if you have done a standard tropical cruise before, getting ready for a trip to Alaska is unlike any other holiday you have ever taken.Even for seasoned cruise veterans it can be easy to overlook a few things and make a few “mistakes” when sailing to Alaska for the first time. There are many distinctions between this cruise and a conventional cruise, … [Read more...]

When packing for a cruise, it can be tempting to throw everything into your suitcase. Sailing away on the high seas can feel like trekking into the unknown, and squeezing in just one more home comfort can tempt even the most seasoned traveler.This article serves as an “unpacking” list, reminding you what you will not need, either because cruise lines will often provide it or because it is simply … [Read more...]

Some cruise ship shore excursions just don’t live up to the hype. The pictures and description of the activity might look amazing, but in reality it could leave you wanting more.You only have a few hours to spend in each port of call, so picking an excursion that disappoints can cause both regret and serious FOMO over what else the destination had to offer. Shore excursions can make or break your … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line announced a change today that will move Carnival Miracle to Galveston, Texas and offer nine to twelve-day itineraries. The repositioning of the ship will expand Carnival sailings from Texas, making it the fourth ship to sail for the company out of Galveston. Carnival Miracle will be moving to a new home port in Galveston, Texas in the fall of 2024. The ship’s longer … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has just announced that Carnival Glory will sail across the Atlantic from Barcelona to Port Canaveral after completing its dry dock maintenance and upgrades next year.Carnival Glory is scheduled to be sent to dry dock in March of 2024, and the Transatlantic cruise is set for April 18th of the same year. Fresh out of dry dock, the ship will begin this 14-day sailing in … [Read more...]

Boarding Harmony of the Seas. Photo credit: Cruise FeverThe faster you get on the cruise ship on embarkation day, the sooner you can start enjoying your vacation. Unlimited food and posh amenities await you, and it’s only feet away when you’re in the cruise terminal.  It can feel like torture if you have to wait a long time to board your ship. If you don’t want to spend all morning waiting in … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has updated some of the perks that their Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle members receive on their cruises. Royal Caribbean is celebrating their 25th anniversary of the Crown & Anchor Society and has added some perks for their most frequent cruisers. Starting on March 10, 2023, Emerald guests will no longer have to pre-select their welcome beverage prior to … [Read more...]

Nassau Cruise Port, the most visited port in The Bahamas, set a passenger record today when 28,554 passengers visited from cruise ships in one day. Nassau Cruise Port is currently undergoing a huge renovation and the expanded cruise port can now handle more passengers than ever before. The “new” port is scheduled to open at the end of May improving the guest experience at the port. This exciting … [Read more...]

Demand for cruises on Viking reached all time highs last month when the cruise line had their best booking month ever and recorded 18 of their top 20 sales days of all time. Viking Mars in Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever “For 25 years we have been committed to developing travel experiences for The Thinking Person. This is what sets us apart,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “We are … [Read more...]

John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, has announced that this next group cruise will take place on Carnival Horizon on February 17, 2024. Heald’s group cruise was once upon a time known as the “Blogger’s Cruise”, a reference to when he ran a Carnival cruise blog. With the 2023 cruise in the books, he has released information about the next group cruise that will sail in 2024. The … [Read more...]

If you want to go on more cruises throughout the year or even go on a cruise every month, you’ll have to be wise with your cruise bucks.If you’re like us here at Cruise Fever, you love to cruise. That’s probably why you’re even reading this. So, how can you go on even more cruises? Photo Credit: Cruise Fever This article will provide you with some helpful tips on how to save money, maximize your … [Read more...]

The first ever three year cruise will open for bookings on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  This special cruise from Miray Cruises starts under $85 per day, per person. The cruise will leave from Istanbul on November 1, 2023 and take place on the cruise ship MV Gemini. It will travel 130,000 miles while visiting 135 countries on all seven continents.  Prices will start at $29,999 per year and … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing back their popular Behind the Fun tours that takes guests into areas of the cruise ship that is normally off limits. Guests on Carnival cruise ships will once again be able to go behind the scenes and see the inner workings of the vessel.  During this excursion, guests get to visit the main galley, crew lounge, crew gym and laundry, crew mess, environmental … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises has announced that celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will serve as the godmother of the cruise line’s newest ship, Vista. This is the first new cruise ship for Oceania in over 10 years. Harry Connick Jr. will also appear at the christening ceremony and perform an exclusive concert for VIP guests. The naming ceremony for Vista will take place in Valletta, Malta on May 8, … [Read more...]

A cruise line has added 14 day cruises this summer that will sail an itinerary that has never been offered before.Costa Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation’s nine cruise lines, has added new 14 night cruises this summer on Costa Fortuna that will visit two of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations on a single cruise. Costa Fortuna’s new cruises in the Mediterranean will last two weeks. … [Read more...]