Created by Cruise Fever The latest cruise ship to join Carnival’s growing fleet has arrived at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal on Tuesday. The 135,156 gross ton Carnival Firenze is the second “Costa as Carnival” ship to be transferred from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line. After sailing from Europe to Long Beach, California, the...

Created by Cruise Fever Lifeboats on cruise ships have come a long way in the last 20 years.  In fact, modern safety features across the board have made huge strides that most people don’t even know about. After all, when on a cruise ship, enjoying an amazing vacation at sea, who really thinks about worst...

Created by Cruise Fever There are certain things you’re not allowed to bring onto a cruise ship.  Some are pretty obvious, and others are in a sort of grey area. And while many regular cruisers know that things like candles, irons, and weapons of any kind should not be stuffed into a suitcase bound for...

Created by Cruise Fever If you’re going on a cruise with a third or even fourth person in the cabin, there are a few things you need to know.  Don’t worry.  We’re going to cover all of it in this article. *This article has been updated since its original publishing date. More often than not,...

Created by Cruise Fever Did you know that a cruise line has a standby program where you can cruise for just $49 per day per person?  Here is how it works. Holland America Line, one of nine cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, is offering a standby program from eight different homeports in 2024.  This...

Created by Cruise Fever We asked our readers which cruise ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas were their favorite and least favorite. This list is a direct result of the replies to this question from several hundred followers willing to voice their opinion. Not all cruise ports are created equal.  And with the popularity of...

Created by Cruise Fever Norwegian Cruise Line has announced new culinary experiences that include their first Thai restaurant that will debut on their next new ship, Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Aqua is scheduled to debut in April 2025 and will have three brand new restaurants/bars for Norwegian.  The three new restaurants/bars for NCL are: Sukhothai, NCL’s...

Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean has just announced that all cruise stops at its own private resort area in Labadee, Haiti will be suspended through the month of May. The cruise line had paused scheduled visits to the port after unrest and rising tension in Haiti became a greater security concern in March. A...

Created by Cruise Fever Princess Cruises has announced that the debut of their next new ship, Star Princess, will be pushed back a couple months. Star Princess, the cruise line’s second Sphere class ship, will now debut on October 15, 2025. The ship was originally scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on July 29, 2025...

Created by Cruise Fever I often book cruises a month or two before the sailing date. But there are some really good reasons for booking well before that, with one main reason that you should consider. Last-minute cruises have their place as well, and for certain situations it’s the ideal way for whimsical travelers to...