Bookings are now open for Carnival Cruise Line’s final Excel-class ship that is set to sail from Galveston, Texas, in 2028. Carnival’s Excel-class ships have been a big hit for the cruise line, ever since the first ship in the class, Mardi Gras, came out in 2020. Carnival Tropicale, the final ship in the class,...

For the second time in two months, Royal Caribbean has brought back double points on new cruises booked between now and September 21, 2026. Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line, and for the next two weeks, you can earn double loyalty points on select cruises through the end of April 2027. This promotion...

Travel agents can be lifesavers in certain situations. But they are human too, and it pays to verify a few details if you want to make sure your vacation goes according to plan. In this case, a Disney cruise reservation was canceled because one of the most important parts of the booking process was mishandled....

When MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC World Asia, debuts later this year, it will have more than 40 bars, lounges, and restaurants, including five brand-new immersive bar concepts. MSC World Asia will be the third World class ship from MSC Cruises, the largest class in their growing fleet. It will feature a total of 13...

Two weeks ago, Cruise Fever reported that the board of trustees at the Port of Galveston voted to approve Margaritaville at Sea to sail from the port sometime in 2027. Today, the cruise line announced that its next new ship, Beachcomber, will offer four- to seven-night cruises from Galveston to the Western Caribbean and The...

This past spring, Holland America Line announced its largest fleet upgrade ever, a $500 million project called Holland America Evolution that will upgrade and add new features to six cruise ships. Oosterdam was the first ship to receive these upgrades in late 2027. Now, Holland America Line has canceled a few cruises to move the...

Princess Cruises is inviting its top guests to enter a contest for a chance to win a ride aboard the cruise line’s float in the 2027 Rose Parade. Princess Cruises is inviting Captain’s Circle Elite members to “Share Your Princess Story” for a chance to ride on Princess’ floral float in the 138th Rose Parade...

Seabourn, one of eight cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced a new 30-day cruise from Miami in 2028 that will sail up the Amazon River. Seabourn Quest will depart from PortMiami on November 18, 2028, and return on December 18, 2028. The cruise ship will visit 15 destinations in seven countries and will...

Azamara Cruises has partnered with Starboard to launch the first-ever shopping rewards program on cruise ships that will allow guests to earn rewards through retail purchases on their cruise. The Azamara Shopping Rewards is a first-of-its-kind rewards program that’s designed to enhance the guest experience on Azamara sailings. The new program enables members to earn...

Royal Caribbean celebrated a major ship construction milestone today when its next new mega ship, Hero of the Seas, floated for the first time. The float-out for the fourth Icon class ship at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, keeps the ship on schedule for its August 2027 debut. More than 90 million gallons...