Princess Cruises sent out an email to travel agents today informing them of three new policy changes that will go into effect for all new bookings made on or after September 2, 2026. These three new policy changes affect final payment dates for all cruises, standard deposit increases, and a change to their 100% cancellation...

The final voyage on Norwegian Sky faced all kinds of challenges from the very beginning. And just a few weeks ago, Cruise Fever reported on the sailing be shortened to avoid the Persian Gulf altogether. Now, that final farewell voyage is saying goodbye before it even starts. Initially, the 27-year-old ship was scheduled to wrap...

On September 4, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will celebrate the grand opening of Great Tides Waterpark on their private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. The six-acre Great Tides Waterpark will have 19 waterslides, the industry’s first cliff jumps, a lazy river, and a special splash area just for kids. It will cater to...

HX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition line, became the first commercial cruise line to have a ship visit Old Harbor, Alaska. The visit was made by the world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship, RS Roald Amundsen. The ship was in the middle of its Alaska & British Columbia | Inside Passage, Bears and...

Holland America Line has opened bookings on their 2028 cruises to Europe. The cruise line will base five ships in the region and offer its most port calls in nearly a decade. The cruises will range from seven- to 48-days in length and visit Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond. Holland America...

When 37,000 people arrived at Fenway Park for a Zac Brown concert, little did they know that they would all walk away with a free cruise. Zac Brown Band achieved a remarkable milestone Sunday night when they held their record-breaking 15th straight sold-out performance at the crown jewel of baseball ballparks, Fenway Park. Zac Brown...

Celebrity Cruises became the latest cruise line to raise gratuities, with new prices going into effect on July 29, 2026. Celebrity Cruises sent out a letter to guests informing them of the price increase that is charged daily to guests. The cruise line said that daily gratuities are given to dining, bar and culinary teams,...

In a story that seems more like a high school prank gone wrong, there could be some serious legal problems for at least six cruise passengers who “hacked” a cruise ship’s PA system late Saturday night.   The captain of a cruise ship will typically make announcements to everyone on board about an upcoming itinerary...

Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line with 30 ships in service, has launched one of its boldest offers ever, where teens and kids can cruise for free during the summer months. The summer is one of the most popular times of the year when families take a cruise together. Royal Caribbean wants to make...

Holland America Line has opened bookings for the first cruises to Europe aboard Zuiderdam following the ship’s radical makeover that will take place during a dry dock in early 2028. Earlier this year, Holland America Line announced Project Evolution, a $500 million project that will greatly enhance six ships in their fleet. It will bring...