Created by Cruise Fever Can you just get off a cruise ship at a port of call and decide to not come back?  Is this a bad idea or an even worse idea?  We’ll tackle that topic after a passenger thought about trying it. It’s not entirely uncommon for cruise passengers to miss their ship...

Created by Cruise Fever A new cruise ship terminal opened in Barcelona that will be used by MSC Cruises and their sister cruise line, Explora Journeys. EXPLORA II was the first ship to use the new terminal that was designed by renowned Catalonion architecture firm Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura. MSC World Europa, MSC Seaview,...

Created by Cruise Fever Crescent Seas, a new cruise line that is selling cabins on ships that you live in, is adding a second ship they are buying from Oceania Cruises. Insignia will be the second residential cruise ship in Crescent Seas’ fleet in 2027. The cruise line earlier announced that they purchased Seven Seas...

Created by Cruise Fever After being on dozens of cruise ships and always trying to see the shows offered, I’ve seen both sides of the “reservation only” or “show-up-anytime” experiences.  Carnival is one cruise line that does not offer reservations and recently explained why. The Capacity Challenge The ability to have room for those who...

Created by Cruise Fever Explora Journeys, an all-inclusive luxury cruise line, celebrated the launch of the troncone (forward lower section of a ship) of EXPLORA IV at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. EXPLORA IV will be the fourth of six cruise ships from Explora Journeys when the vessel debuts in 2027. A ceremony was...

Created by Cruise Fever Princess Cruises has revamped 12 spaces and restaurants on Majestic Princess during the cruise ship’s recent dry dock in Italy. Many popular Princess culinary experiences were added to the ship including O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Alfredo’s Slice, Salty Dog Café, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar and Bellini’s. Here is a...

Created by Cruise Fever Cruise ship passengers were robbed by a gang of 50 youths yesterday while visiting in Mombasa, Kenya. Passengers on Crystal Symphony were robbed of valuables by 50 youths leading to cancelation of port visits that day. The attack took place at Pembe za Ndovu on Moi Avenue, an area frequently visited...

Created by Cruise Fever Margaritaville at Sea has announced new cruises in 2027 including Islander’s first ever eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander currently offers four- to 10-night cruises from Tampa, Florida. The cruise line has released new cruises for bookings that will set sail in 2027. The new sailings include an...

Created by Cruise Fever Usually, a cruise line’s newest ship is also its most expensive to book, at least for a while.  But some savvy cruisers recently noticed some prices on Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas that were even cheaper than its 2024-launched sister ship. When Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas launched in...

Created by Cruise Fever As the cruise industry grows, it’s clear that there isn’t just one type of traveler who enjoys a vacation at sea.  While some would rather lounge in a deck chair on lido deck for 8 hours a day, others prefer to enjoy a more active sailing.  But fitness trackers could cause...