Created by Cruise Fever Bookings opened this week on an epic 128-day cruise that will set sail in 2029 and visit 63 unique destinations all around the world. Explora Journeys, a luxury all-inclusive cruise line, announced their “Endless Worlds” cruise that will depart in 2029 on Explora I. The cruise ship will depart from Dubai...

Created by Cruise Fever Most of us go on cruises to get away from it all, especially work.  But according to a recent social media post, some guests were bringing work with them on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and pitching health products to other cruisers. A reddit user took to the platform to ask...

Created by Cruise Fever The parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a new CEO. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed John W. Chidsey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.  Chidsey was a former CEO of Subway and Burger King. According to a press release...

Created by Cruise Fever In what officials are calling a deliberate act, a 50-year-old German cruise passenger died last week after falling from the vessel Costa Smeralda while it was docked at Pier 12 in the Port of Civitavecchia. Italian news sources, including RomaToday and TRC Giornale, reported that the incident happened around 2:00 p.m. on...

Created by Cruise Fever Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection became the first cruise line to be awarded a Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Ritz-Carlton’s second yacht, Ilma, earned the distincted milestone in the 2026 Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide. Ilma’s Five-Star recognition reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s commitment to delivering a highly personalized and refined...

Created by Cruise Fever A recent check of the CDC’s website for cruise ship inspection scores revealed that three luxury vessels received a perfect 100 before closing out 2025. Sometimes these reports are delayed on the website, and I check it regularly to see what ships have been inspected in recent history.  This morning, I...

Created by Cruise Fever Disney Cruise Line released their ship deployments for the summer of 2027 today that include Disney Wish sailing in Europe for the first time. These newly announced cruises will open for bookings for Castaway Cay Club members on February 16, 2026 and to the general public a week later on February...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line is currently experiencing an IT issue that has delayed disembarkation and embarkation for three of their ships today. Carnival said that a ‘systems-related matter’ is causing delays this morning on Carnival Glory, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Freedom. Due to the IT issue, embarkation is being pushed back by...

Created by Cruise Fever Alfredo’s Pizzeria on Princess Cruises’ newest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess, has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification. This is the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. Ospitalità Italiana Certification is awarded only to dining establishments that uphold Italy’s rich culinary heritage. This achievement reinforces the...

Created by Cruise Fever Update: Carnival Cruise Line sent the following update message to guests who are booked on the February 7, 2026 sailing on Carnival Sunshine: “Carnival Sunshine 02/07/2026 (now departing 02/08/2026): Carnival Sunshine is expected to arrive in Norfolk tomorrow morning, Sunday, February 8. See your email for full details and revised embarkation...