Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean has announced that their fourth Icon class ship will be named Hero of the Seas and will begin sailing from the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami, in August 2027. Hero of the Seas will have a record breaking 28 dining venues, nine distinct swimming pools, eight neighborhoods, brand-new...

Created by Cruise Fever Celestyal Cruises has made the tough decision to cancel all cruises through the end of April due to their ships not being able to leave the Arabian Gulf. Both of Celestyal’s cruise ships are stuck in the Middle East and unable to reposition to Europe at this time. The cruise line...

Created by Cruise Fever Staying connected while on a cruise is easier than ever.  But the cost of those Wi-Fi plans on the ship can rack up quickly, especially with multiple devices.  Add in the fact that you can’t take that internet plan with you when you’re walking around an exotic cruise port in the...

Created by Cruise Fever A bomb threat closed a cruise ship terminal in Southern California today ABC 10 News in San Diego is reporting. The unspecified bomb threat came in at approximately 7 a.m. local time after Disney Wonder returned to San Diego after a three-night weekend cruise that stopped in Ensenada, Mexico. The port...

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...