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...]

Disney Cruise Line is bringing back their popular Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea on select cruises in 2024. The cruises will depart from January through early March in 2024 from two home ports in Florida. Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea combine the fun and relaxation of a Disney Cruise Line vacation with one unforgettable day inspired by beloved stories, legendary films and … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened up bookings for Norwegian Viva, and there are 17 sailings offered this year, beginning in August of 2023. The Norwegian Viva itineraries below detail all of the available cruises in 2023. The second of the Prima class cruise ships with Norwegian, Viva will debut in the summer of this year before offering cruises to the Mediterranean. Sponsored Links After the … [Read more...]

Looking to take a cruise out of Los Angeles but you’re not sure where you want to go yet?Los Angeles World Cruise Center in San Pedro offers cruises to destinations all over the world.  We looked at all the cruises sailing out of LA and Long Beach in 2023 and broke down what we thought were the best cruises from Los Angeles in 6 categories. Los Angeles World Cruise Center. Photo Credit: … [Read more...]

A cruise line’s website will be unavailable for four days later this month so they can integrate a new reservation platform. Azamara, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, is updating their website from February 23 through February 26.  They are upgrading to a new reservation platform and the new website will be a one-stop shop for booking cruises, shore excursions, … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has released a statement that Carnival Glory will be going into dry dock from March 24, 2024 through April 28, 2024.The Conquest-class ship will be out of service for just over one month in which it will be getting some upgrades and refurbishments. The cruise cancellations will impact 6 cruises set to start in late March of next year. Carnival Glory was scheduled to sail out … [Read more...]

If you’re looking for the best cruise line for Alaska you may not realize just how many choices you have.There are 75 cruise ships sailing to Alaska over the next couple of years.  And these ships represent 21 cruise lines.  Some are big and some are small.  Some are luxurious and some are budget-friendly.   It’s no wonder this question gets asked so much. Choosing the … [Read more...]

Over the past couple decades, cruise lines have developed and created larger and more technologically advance cruise ships that ever before.  However, not every cruise ship project has succeeded.While some of the following projects did get off the ground, all of them ended up failing. Here is a look at several cruise ship projects that have failed over the past few years. Titanic II First … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will be the largest cruise ever built when the vessel is completed later this year.  The massive 250,000 gross ton cruise ship is so big that it will have a brand new neighborhood just for families.Surfside will be the ultimate place on the cruise ship where dads, moms, kids, and grandparents can spend the entire day together.  After all, Royal … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises, the “Love Boat” cruise line, has given us a first look at renderings from inside their next new cruise ship that is debuting in 2024, Sun Princess.A first for Princess, the Horizons Dining Room introduces a stunning three-story dining venue that will overlook the ship’s wake.Sun Princess is the first of two Sphere class ships from Princess and they will be the largest in their … [Read more...]

Crystal Cruises ceased operations early last year after their parent company, Genting Hong Kong, filed for bankruptcy. The luxury cruise line will now be making an epic comeback this summer when their two cruise ships return to service under new owners.Crystal Cruises’ new owners, A&K Travel Group, are relaunching the cruise line and have given them a new name, Crystal – Exceptional at … [Read more...]

Two cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line and Azamara, have opened sweepstakes where you can enter for the chance to win a free cruise. Pepsi Zero Sugar has teamed up with Cincinnati Bengals All Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase to give away a free cruise on Carnival Cruise Line. Chase is the reigning Pepsi Zero Sugar Free NFL Rookie of the Year and they want to give rookie cruisers a chance to win a … [Read more...]