Created by Cruise Fever A Princess cruise ship has returned from a two-week dry dock that saw new additions to the vessel that include new specialty restaurants. Sapphire Princess spent the last two week in a dry dock in Portland, Oregon. In addition to routine maintenance, two of Princess’ popular specialty dining restaurants were added,...

Created by Cruise Fever Viking’s incredible growth continues as the cruise line took delivery of two more river ships, one for Europe and one of the Nile River in Egypt. Viking Honir is the newest Longship to join Viking’s fleet. The 190 guest river ship will offer cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers....

Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean first Royal Beach Club is opening four days sooner than originally announced. The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau will now open on December 23, 2025, sooner than the original December 27 opening date that was announced this past summer. Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships will visit Nassau...

Created by Cruise Fever Princess Cruises has made two changes that affect non-refundable deposits and the final payment schedule for some of their cruises. Non-Refundable Deposits Starting today, Princess Cruises has expanded the types of cruise fares that default to non-refundable deposits. Deposits that are paid within three days are non-refundable, unless upgraded to a...

Created by Cruise Fever Ever since cruise lines started doing e-muster or virtual muster drills after the shutdown, the practice has become so popular it’s hard to imagine going back.   But a recent email stating the requirement of the old-style muster drill on Carnival Sunshine caused some confusion. One of the biggest pain points of...

Created by Cruise Fever Margaritaville at Sea is adding a third cruise ship, Beachcomber, to their fleet and the vessel will start sailing from Miami to the Caribbean in 2027. The ship is being purchased from Costa Cruises and will undergo a radical transformation that will convert the vessel over to Margaritaville at Sea. Beachcomber...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has released the official schedule revealing which 2025 cruise sailings will feature the cruise line’s holiday decorations. The schedule, shared on his Facebook page, shows the first confirmed holiday-themed sailing for every ship in the fleet, with decorations usually remaining in place through the...

Created by Cruise Fever Two adults-only cruise ships will allow travelers of all ages for 20 select cruises in 2026 and 2027. The two Carnival owned ships which sail with their P&O Cruises line, Aurora and Arcadia, will switch from adults-only to family cruises on specific dates and peak holiday periods like Christmas. The open...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line continues to release future ship deployments and today, they announced where three more vessels will be sailing in 2027-2028. Carnival opened future cruises on Carnival Miracle, Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise for bookings this morning. While Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise will continue to sail from the same...

Created by Cruise Fever In just a few weeks, Galveston’s cruise port is getting a new addition — and it’s a big one. The 5,800-maximum capacity (4,540 double capacity) MSC Seascape will arrive in Galveston, Texas on November 7, making it the cruise line’s first-ever homeport in Texas. I’ll be joining MSC Cruises on the...