Created by Cruise Fever Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, began welcoming its first passengers this week after arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. The third Prima-class vessel will then sail to Southampton, England, before a transatlantic voyage to Boston, Massachusetts. With a capacity of 3,571 passengers, Norwegian Aqua is set for a busy schedule between...

Created by Cruise Fever A tragic accident took place at Carnival’s private island, Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas yesterday, March 22, 2025.  A jet ski accident resulted in the death of a female cruise passenger that news reports say was a British/Czechoslovakian national. The incident took place shortly after 1:00 p.m., when the woman,...

Created by Cruise Fever Viking has more cruise ships sailing on rivers in Europe than any other cruise line. They are adding seven new Longships to their fleet this year that carry 190 or fewer guests. One of those new seven river ships was Viking Nerthus, a ship built specifically to sail from Paris on...

Created by Cruise Fever I’m old enough to remember when one of the favorite aspects of cruising was unplugging and disconnecting from “real life” for a while. If the boss wanted to get a hold of you, well, sorry, I was on a cruise and my phone wouldn’t work. Wi-Fi packages didn’t exist, and news...

Created by Cruise Fever An incident on St. John River near the Port of Jacksonville, Florida has led to the closure of the cruise port this morning.  A cruise ship’s departure has also been delayed. Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald posted a message on social media, notifying guests that Carnival Elation will be...

Created by Cruise Fever A cruise vacation offers amazing value.  And while you can go the entire cruise without spending an extra penny, there are some extra’s that could just be the highlight of your trip if you just try them out. In this article I will highlight the best things that are extra-charge items...

Created by Cruise Fever Last month there was quite the uproar about the lack of longer sailings available on Oasis-class ships when Royal Caribbean released deployment schedules.  I broke down the data for every Oasis-class voyage over the next two years to see what’s really going on. Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships are one of the...

Created by Cruise Fever A new cruise line, Crescent Seas, was announced today that is promising to be a new residential model for offering luxury apartments at sea. Navigator will be the first of five cruise ships from Crescent Seas. The ship is currently owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it will receive a...

Created by Cruise Fever If you’re a regular cruiser you’ve probably experienced this before.  You’re in your cabin getting ready for the day when the ship’s PA system kicks on with an announcement.  But since the speakers are in the hallway, you strain to hear what’s being said. You can either open the door, half...

Created by Cruise Fever The town of Bar Harbor, Maine has fined the owner of two major cruise ship piers for $4 million dollars. Local officials are saying that the reason for the fines is based on a policy that limits the number of cruise passengers allowed in the region. The multi-million-dollar fine against Goden...