Created by Cruise Fever Celebrity Cruises has named the acclaimed Brazilian chef Janaína Torres as the godmother of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel.  Torres, who was recently honored as the Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by World’s 50 Best, is the first Brazilian chef to be appointed to this role for a major...

Created by Cruise Fever We recently asked our readers what they do with their collection of cruise cards after a cruise is over. The responses were varied and interesting, so we decided to make a list of the many intriguing ideas that came from avid cruisers. As you may know, most cruise lines give you...

Created by Cruise Fever A major technical failure aboard MSC World Europa left the cruise ship adrift for hours before its propulsion system was “partially restored,” allowing it to limp into Naples on Monday. The ship, which has a max capacity of 6,762 passengers, experienced the breakdown off the coast of Ponza.  The incident prompted...

Created by Cruise Fever Holland America Line is recycling carpet from their cruise ships and turning it into souvenir coasters that you can buy while on a cruise. The cruise line partnered with the Danish carpet manufacturer Dansk Wilton for the coaster. They are the first recycled carpet product ever offered for sale in the...

Created by Cruise Fever Disney Cruise Line is rolling out their 2026-2027 itineraries and they are adding more cruises from Texas and California. Early bookings for these new cruises will open on August 25, 2025 for Disney Cruise Line Castaway members and to the general public on September 2, 2025. Cruises From Texas Disney Magic...

Created by Cruise Fever The debate about cruising during hurricane season comes up every—well, hurricane season.  For some travelers, especially first-time cruisers, the idea of a hurricane interrupting their plans can be very stressful. While I completely understand why it would add stress to the planning process, for me, a major storm is not just...

Created by Cruise Fever Viking took delivery of their newest cruise ship this week as the cruise line continues to grow at a rapid pace. The delivery took place at the Massara Shipyard in Cairo, Egypt for Viking Anun. Viking Anun joins a fleet of four other identical ships in Egypt that offer cruises on...

Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean officially christened and named their newest and largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, this week at Port Canaveral. Research astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi served as the ship’s godmother and gave a traditional blessing on the new ship. “I name this ship Star of the Seas. May...

Created by Cruise Fever Margaritaville at Sea has not only brought back their unlimited cruise pass, but the cruise line has added an extra option for even greater flexibility. Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise Pass Program allows for unlimited cruising and it starts at just $799 per person. Cruisers now have two options to choose from,...

Created by Cruise Fever A cruise ship crew member on the Sun Princess is missing after reportedly going overboard on Wednesday, Princess Cruises confirmed in a letter to passengers. The incident occurred while the ship was sailing toward Istanbul, Turkey. The incident occurred as the ship was sailing through the Dardanelles Strait after a port...