Created by Cruise Fever Viking became the first river cruise line to operate a 100% electric motor coach when their first electric bus debuted this week in Vienna. The Viking branded electric bus can carry up to 49 passengers, and it joins the cruise line’s existing fleet of motor coaches that support its destination-focused shore...

Created by Cruise Fever After sailing for 35 years, a beloved cruise ship has sailed its final voyage. The 422-passenger cruise ship entered service in 1990 offering unforgettable experiences on a wide variety of itineraries. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES said goodbye to Nippon Maru this past weekend when the ship sailed its final voyage after 35...

Created by Cruise Fever The Dutch-flagged expedition ship MV Hondius has departed the Canary Islands. After evacuating 125 people amidst the outbreak of Andes hantavirus, the next stop for the ship is back home in the Netherlands The Polar Class 6 vessel is expected to arrive in Rotterdam on Sunday to begin an intensive medical-grade...

Created by Cruise Fever PortMiami traffic has been a problem for a while. Cruise lines have been sending out warning letters to guests on certain cruise days to make sure they leave early enough to not miss their ships. And with more cruise passengers than ever passing through the “Cruise Capital of the World” (8.5...

Created by Cruise Fever Crystal Cruises has announced that Crystal Serenity will go into dry dock later this year for a renovation and general maintenance. The ship’s three-week dry dock will take place in October 2026, and several areas of the vessel will receive a refurbishment. The project will be focused on refining the onboard...

Created by Cruise Fever Norwegian Cruise Line is now offering their first-ever First Responder Discount that gives police officers, firefighters and EMTs cheaper cruise fares. This new First Responder Discount from NCL compliments their existing community programs that offer discounts to members of the military and teachers. This new 5% discount on Norwegian cruise ships...

Created by Cruise Fever A cruise port had four ships visit in the same day for the first time, and it was the port’s busiest day ever. The Port of Dover welcomed four cruise ships for the first time on May 8, 2026. This landmark moment is an example of the continued growth of Dover...

Created by Cruise Fever A number of cruise lines offer certain cruise fares that include free drink packages that can save you a lot of money on your next vacation. Others just include it in all fares and you don’t have to purchase an extra package. Here is a look at the different cruise lines,...

Created by Cruise Fever Explora Journeys celebrated the bow launch of a new luxury cruise ship that is scheduled to debut in 2027. The successful bow launch of Explora V took place at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Sicily, where the section was transferred from land to water for the first time. The bow will now...

Created by Cruise Fever Did the CDC really stop doing cruise ship inspections? Did everyone just get fired while cruise ships were left to fend for themselves in terms of health and sanitation? After seeing recent headlines (like the tragic Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and today’s news of over 115 people getting sick...