Created by Cruise Fever A recent social media post asked if others felt pressured to give perfect ratings on a post-cruise survey.  After all, knowing a crew member’s livelihood depends on this kind of thing gives the survey more weight.  It didn’t take long for the group of veteran cruisers to give their takes. That...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line’s new sale that ends tomorrow has a perk they rarely offer: final payments on cruises due just 30 days before the sailing. Carnival’s More Time, More Perks Sale offers discounts on cruises, extremely cheap cabin upgrades, and a different final payment schedule from what the cruise line typically...

Created by Cruise Fever Explora Journeys has cancelled next winter’s deployment to the Middle East and will now offer cruises in Europe in its place. EXPLORA II was scheduled to sail in the Middle East from November 2026 through March 2027. The cruise line has canceled those sailings and the ship will now offer cruises...

Created by Cruise Fever Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2,300-passenger Norwegian Gem made an unscheduled stop in PortMiami last night, but the ship never official docked. Passengers on board are saying the brief visit was due to a medical emergency. The NCL cruise ship did not have PortMiami on the itinerary at all.  In fact, Norwegian Gem...

Created by Cruise Fever A Carnival cruise ship has returned to service after spending a month in dry dock where the vessel not only received a refresh, but also new entertainment and Carnival Cruise Line’s signature livery. Carnival Encounter is back in Queensland after receiving much needed maintenance and upgrades. All five pool areas on...

Created by Cruise Fever If you’re tired of fighting traffic in PortMiami on a busy cruise day you’re not alone.  But a new plan is being considered that would give cruise passengers a non-stop train ride from the airport straight to the cruise port. According to news reports, Miami-Dade transportation officials are reviewing recommendations for...

Created by Cruise Fever JetBlue is offering a special promotion for the next five days that offers a 100% discount on flights when you book a Norwegian Cruise Line Package through them. From now through March 29, 2026, JetBlue is offering free flights when you book a Norwegian cruise through JetBlue Vacations. In addition to...

Created by Cruise Fever A cruise ship with a capacity for over 2,500 passengers is eerily quiet today, as it sits in Abu Dhabi, waiting for the smoke to clear in the Middle East.  With all the passengers gone, reports are now stating that only 59 crew members are left on board to keep everything...

Created by Cruise Fever Norfolk doesn’t typically see cruise ships staying overnight, but the newest ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet arrived this morning, March 25, 2026, to enjoy the “Mermaid City” for two straight days. Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk welcomed Oceania Allura, the first ship this spring to dock at...

Created by Cruise Fever When MSC Cruises’ next new ship, MSC World Asia, debuts later this year, it will have an expanded waterpark and redesigned pool concepts. The Harbour, first introduced on MSC World America, will be reimagined on MSC World Asia. This outdoor destination for families on the top deck will have an expanded...