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 Viking’s Cruises Reach All Time High
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 Announces Next Carnival Group Cruise in 2024
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...]
How to Cruise More Often & Take as Many Cruises as Possible
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...]
3 Year Cruise Opens for Bookings on Wednesday
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 Bringing Back Popular Cruise Ship Tours
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...]
Celebrity Chef Named Godmother of Oceania’s New Cruise Ship
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...]
Cruise Line Adds a Never-Seen-Before Itinerary
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...]
Princess Cruises Will Have 2 Ships Sailing to Japan in 2024
Princess Cruises will have two cruise ships sailing to Japan in 2024 including the first Royal class ship to sail in the region. Royal Princess will join Diamond Princess in offering cruises to Japan next year. Royal Princess will sail a Japan & North Pacific Crossing, calling to the northern Tohoku and Hokkaido regions during the magnificent cherry blossom season. Guests will have the option … [Read more...]
The 2 New Mega Cruise Ships Headed to Miami
PortMiami is the Cruise Capital of the World where more passengers embark/disembark on cruise ships than any other port in the world. Over the next few years, two more mega ships are headed to Miami where they will homeport and sail cruises to the Caribbean.Over the past few years, cruise lines have built larger cruise terminals in Miami to accommodate more mega ships. Right now, MSC Cruises … [Read more...]
Cruise Packing: 15 Things People Always Forget
This isn’t your average cruise packing list. These are things cruisers forget the most — things a lot of people don’t even think about until they actually need them on the ship.You already know to pack your toothbrush, swimwear, and sunglasses. There are other places to get a complete, comprehensive packing list. Here, we will focus on the often overlooked items. And even though I’ve been cruising … [Read more...]
10 Most Common Cruise Tipping Mistakes I’ve Seen
Tipping on a cruise ship is a topic that causes confusion to first-time cruisers. It can also be a little controversial. Who do you tip? How much do you tip? And with auto-gratuities do you need to tip at all?I’ve listed 10 common cruise tipping mistakes that are easily avoidable. I know this can be a touchy subject, but no matter your perspective in regards to tipping I hope you can learn a … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Launching Their Most Environmentally Friendly Cruise Ship in June
This summer, MSC Cruises will launch their most environmentally friendly cruise ship yet when MSC Euribia is christened in Copenhagen.MSC Euribia will be the final Meraviglia Plus class ship and the first in the class to be powered by LNG. The cruise line currently has one other ship powered by LNG, MSC World Europa. The cruise ship also features state-of-the-art environmental systems including a … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Offering Up to 35% Off Drink Packages, WiFi, & Shore Excursions
For the next week, Royal Caribbean is offering up to 35% off drink packages, WiFi, shore excursions, and more through Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner. If you have a cruise booked on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that departs from February 27, 2023 through the end of December 2023, the cruise line is offering the following special savings through the Cruise Planner on their website. Beverages … [Read more...]
Carnival Listens to Guests, Bringing Back Printed Fun Times
Carnival Cruise Line is making a positive change after listening to their guests. They will be bringing back the daily delivery of a printed Fun Times to cabins. One of the changes Carnival Cruise Line made when they returned to service was that they stopped putting a printed copy of Fun Times in cabins each day. Fun Times is a daily program that has information for the next day of the cruise. It … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Launches 2 Day Flash Sale on Last Minute Cruises
Royal Caribbean has launched a two day flash sale on last minute cruises with prices starting at low as $249 per person. Royal Caribbean is offering cruise deals on last minute cruises on 17 of their cruise ships. This Going, Going, Gone sale is good on cruises through May 2023. Cruise destinations included in this sale are the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Mexican … [Read more...]
6 Cruise Lines That Will Pay You for Referring a Friend
Did you know there are at least 6 cruise lines that will pay you in onboard credit just for referring a friend or family member? From $25 to $250, these referral bonuses can add up and give you reason to splurge a little more on your next vacation at sea.In this article we will examine what cruise lines have this referral program and what it takes to pocket that extra cruise money. Having some … [Read more...]
10 Biggest Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean
When comparing a Carnival vs Royal Caribbean cruise many will ask which one is better. But the answer depends heavily on your own personal taste and what you want out of your vacation.I’ve heard it said that you should choose Carnival if you want to party and have fun, and choose Royal Caribbean if you want to play like you’re a child but still feel sophisticated. But are these generalizations … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Rolls Out Add-Ons to All-Inclusive Packages
Princess Cruises has rolled out add-ons to their all-inclusive packages that are now available on their 15 cruise ships.Princess Cruises has enhanced their two packages that help make their cruises nearly all-inclusive. Princess Plus and Princess Premier can be added to cruise fares offering savings up to 66% on extras that are normally purchased on board. A breakdown of these two packages … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Cruise Ship Upgrade/Dry Dock Schedule 2023-2024
Every few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends their cruise ships to dry dock for routine maintenance and to add new features on the vessels. Older ships are sent to dry dock every three years with newer vessels going once every five years on average. When cruise ships go into dry dock, they not only receive routine maintenance to keep the ships running in top shape, but also get cosmetic changes … [Read more...]