Created by Cruise Fever I love a good cruise deal. And last-minute deals are still possible, especially after final payment is due and some cabins open up. But an eleventh-hour deal has some major drawbacks too, and some of these might be a deal breaker for some deal seekers. Let’s look at 7 cons to...

Created by Cruise Fever Automatic gratuities have become the norm on modern cruise ships.  This method of tipping allows passengers to prepay for tips at the recommended amount (about $16 to $25 per day per person). But what do crew members actually prefer?  Is cash truly king? And what do cruise ship workers think about...

Created by Cruise Fever A man was murdered on a cruise ship this weekend after a fight broke out The Daily Mail is reporting. The incident happened during a two-night cruise to Bruges on MSC Virtuosa which was labeled as a short party cruise. The fight broke out on Saturday night after the ship departed...

Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ship ever, Star of the Seas, will make its debut this August with showstopping entertainment and three new concepts at the popular AquaDome Market. The ship will also have the largest Windjammer buffet in the fleet. Star of the Seas will offer entertainment and dining for the...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they will be adding and EFFY store at Celebration Key as the two companies continue their long partnership. Celebration Key is currently under construction on Grand Bahama Island and will be a private destination for Carnival cruise ships when it debuts this July. The EFFY...

Created by Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has announced new cruises to and from Australia in 2026-2027 with two Quantum class ships sailing in the region. Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas will offer cruises from Australia in 2026-27. A highlight of these new cruises is a 25-night...

Created by Cruise Fever Port Canaveral, the second busiest cruise port in the world, has announced a $500 investment to upgrade cruise terminals, roadways and other infrastructure at the port. The upgrades are part of a five year plan for Port Canaveral as they look to add newer and larger cruise ships.  The upgrades include...

Created by Cruise Fever Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships are receiving upgrades and new features this month giving guests more experiences than ever before. Norwegian Epic will return to service on May 8, 2025 with new features while Pride of America will go into dry dock for renovations on May 3, 2025. Norwegian Epic Norwegian...

Created by Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a big milestone in Seattle today as they marked their 15th anniversary of sailing from the port. An anniversary celebration was held on Carnival Luminosa when the cruise ship arrived to begin a summer season of cruises to Alaska. During the celebration, Carnival Cruise Line representatives welcomed...

Created by Cruise Fever As one of the largest cruise lines in the world, Carnival Cruise Line has a lot of loyal fans that keep coming back for vacations at sea.  But what keeps them coming back?  While everyone has a different preference when it comes to what a cruise experience should be like, a...