Created by Cruise Fever Explora Journeys, an all-inclusive luxury cruise line, celebrated the launch of the troncone (forward lower section of a ship) of EXPLORA IV at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. EXPLORA IV will be the fourth of six cruise ships from Explora Journeys when the vessel debuts in 2027. A ceremony was...

Created by Cruise Fever Princess Cruises has revamped 12 spaces and restaurants on Majestic Princess during the cruise ship’s recent dry dock in Italy. Many popular Princess culinary experiences were added to the ship including O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Alfredo’s Slice, Salty Dog Café, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar and Bellini’s. Here is a...

Created by Cruise Fever Cruise ship passengers were robbed by a gang of 50 youths yesterday while visiting in Mombasa, Kenya. Passengers on Crystal Symphony were robbed of valuables by 50 youths leading to cancelation of port visits that day. The attack took place at Pembe za Ndovu on Moi Avenue, an area frequently visited...

Created by Cruise Fever Margaritaville at Sea has announced new cruises in 2027 including Islander’s first ever eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander currently offers four- to 10-night cruises from Tampa, Florida. The cruise line has released new cruises for bookings that will set sail in 2027. The new sailings include an...

Created by Cruise Fever Usually, a cruise line’s newest ship is also its most expensive to book, at least for a while.  But some savvy cruisers recently noticed some prices on Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas that were even cheaper than its 2024-launched sister ship. When Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas launched in...

Created by Cruise Fever As the cruise industry grows, it’s clear that there isn’t just one type of traveler who enjoys a vacation at sea.  While some would rather lounge in a deck chair on lido deck for 8 hours a day, others prefer to enjoy a more active sailing.  But fitness trackers could cause...

Created by Cruise Fever A new sushi bar, Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar, has begun rolling out on Holland America Line cruise ships after debuting on Nieuw Amsterdam in 2023. Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar is a specialty sushi bar that can seat 12 guests. After a successful debut on Nieuw Amsterdam, it will roll...

Created by Cruise Fever Embarkation day on a cruise ship is a busy day for everyone. It’s not only busy for passengers who are traveling from an airport, hopping off an Uber or taxi, and trying to figure out what to do with all their stuff. It’s also a very busy day for cabin stewards....

Created by Cruise Fever Holland America Line will not only offer more 9+ day cruises to the Caribbean in 2026-2027, but nearly all of them will visit the cruise line’s enhanced private island, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Guests traveling to Half Moon Cay on a Holland America Line ship will enjoy a new beach club...

Created by Cruise Fever A cruiser looking forward to a Royal Caribbean vacation has left a warning online.  After multiple flight delays started piling up ahead of the cruise, this traveler stated the importance of flying well ahead of embarkation.  While it’s tempting to just book a flight the same day as embarkation day on...