Created by Cruise Fever How much electricity does it take to move a 14,000 gross ton vessel with just battery power? As it turns out, it takes a battery system that’s four times larger than any other setup currently on the water. Today, in the harbor of Hobart, Tasmania, the world’s largest battery-electric ship officially...

Created by Cruise Fever Holland America Line’s Westerdam returned to service this weekend after receiving upgrades and new cabins during a two-week dry dock in Singapore. Westerdam received additional ocean view cabins, a redesigned Crow’s Nest, updated public spaces and accommodations, and a renovated Effy Lounge. The popular Crow’s Nest has turned into an intimate...

Created by Cruise Fever Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line, will begin to announce their winter 2027-28 cruises across their four cruise ships next month. Virgin will roll out these new cruises on three different dates, and they include sailings from Miami, Barcelona, San Juan and Los Angeles. Here are the dates for when these...

Created by Cruise Fever Three Carnival cruise ships will depart on unique cruises this weekend that will be longer than the usual week-long or less sailings that Carnival Cruise Line usually offers. One of the cruises is adults-only and the other two are Carnival Journeys sailings. Carnival Journeys are a limited number of longer cruises...

Created by Cruise Fever Cruise ships have been sailing out of Tampa, Florida for over 40 years.  And while the iconic cruise port is home to smaller ships like Grandeur of the Seas, Carnival Paradise, and Norwegian Star, larger ships can’t visit the city. One company is hoping to change all that with a new...

Created by Cruise Fever Cruising without the right travel insurance is taking a big risk.  But paying for that extra peace of mind also means a higher final bill.  Some have noticed higher premiums for cruise travel insurance lately and a recent report reveals why. A new report released today by Squaremouth explains why cruise...

Created by Cruise Fever Viking once again won multiple awards, this time in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards that were announced this week. Viking was ranked #1 in seven categories in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Ocean and River Cruise Line. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards are nominated...

Created by Cruise Fever Windstar Cruises celebrated the christening of their newest ship, Star Seeker, last night during a ceremony at PortMiami. Star Seeker is the first in a new class of ships from Windstar Cruises. Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz, served as the ship’s godmother by offering the traditional blessing on...

Created by Cruise Fever Azamara Cruises has announced a new fleetwide enhancement program called Azamara Forward that will update all ships in their fleet. Azamara Forward will usher in a new era of fleet enhancements for the cruise line starting with Azamara Quest on December 18, 2026. The enhancements include a new Penthouse Deck (only...

Created by Cruise Fever Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest cruise ship, Disney Adventure, arrived in Florida for the first time this week when the vessel stopped at Port Canaveral. Disney Adventure is the cruise line’s first ship over 200,000 gross tons in size. Although the ship is currently in Florida, it will not offer...