Cruise SHOCKERS: Elevator Beatdown, Price Hikes & Surprise Cancellations By: Melissa Newman Apr 26 2025 Category: Blogs This week’s cruise headlines are wild: violence at sea, new tech from Disney, and cruise cancellations from Carnival and MSC. Plus, a stunning new ship launch and a U.S. port’s historic cr... Read more
Disney Cruise Line Mega Ship Floated Out of Construction Hall By: Cruise Radio Apr 22 2025 Category: General Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, the Disney Adventure, reached a construction milestone on April 19 as it was floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Wismar, Germany. by Frank M ... Read more
Construction Begins on Carnival Festivale, Carnival’s Next Excel Class Ship By: Cruise Radio Apr 10 2025 Category: General Carnival Cruise Line marked a key milestone in its next phase of fleet growth with the start of construction on Carnival Festivale. A steel-cutting ceremony took place today at the Meyer W... Read more
MSC Delivers World America, Begins Work on Two More Cruise Ships By: Cruise Radio Mar 29 2025 Category: General MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the shipyard behind its latest ships, marked major construction milestones last Thursday for its three World-class vessels. by: Cruise Radio - ... Read more
Four Seasons Yachts Appoints Kate McCue as Captain of Inaugural Vessel By: Four Seasons Mar 18 2025 Category: Press Release McCue brings decades of maritime expertise to Four Seasons I, the first ultra-luxury Yacht from the renowned global hospitality brand March 18, 2025, Toronto, Canada Published by Four Seaso... Read more
Captain Kate McCue Bids Farewell to Celebrity Cruises After 22 Years By: Cruise Radio Feb 27 2025 Category: General Kate McCue, the first American woman to captain a mega cruise vessel, announced on Monday that she’s leaving Celebrity Cruises after more than two decades of service. by: Andrea Santilla... Read more
NCLH Finalizes Four-Ship Fincantieri Order Worth More Than $9 Billion By: Cruise Radio Feb 08 2025 Category: Press Release Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has firmed up its big order with shipbuilder Fincantieri reportedly worth around $9.4 billion. It finalized the initial letter of intent the companies signed back in Apr... Read more
Celebrity Cruises Ventures Into River Cruising with 10-Ship Fleet By: Cruise Radio Jan 28 2025 Category: Press Release Celebrity Cruises is expanding into the river cruise market with the launch of Celebrity River Cruises, a premium brand set to debut in 2027. (Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises) The compan... Read more
MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO PORT CANAVERAL WITH DEPLOYMENTS CONFIRMED THROUGH 2028 By: Cruise Legend Jan 28 2025 Category: Press Release MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO PORT CANAVERAL WITH DEPLOYMENTS CONFIRMED THROUGH 2028 MSC Cruises reveals plans to bring World Class ship to Port Canaveral Plan continues compan... Read more
Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady: A Complete Guide By: Jetsettingwithjen (Jennifer) Dec 21 2024 Category: Ship Review Hey, travel lovers! If you crave a vacation packed with luxury, adventure, and relaxation, let me share my unforgettable experience aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. This ship completely rede... Read more
Carnival Rebrands P&O Ships with New Fun Ship Features for Australia Relaunch By: Cruise Radio Dec 17 2024 Category: Press Release Earlier this year, Carnival Cruise Line announced that Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure, two ships from the P&O Australia phase-out, would join the Carnival fleet. New details about the tra... Read more
Controversial Mexico Cruise Passenger Tax Now Delayed Until July 1 By: Cruise Radio Dec 09 2024 Category: General The cruise industry and Mexico have reached an agreement to postpone the implementation of the new passenger tax. Andrea Santillan According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association... Read more
Virgin Voyages’ New $120K Pass Lets You Sail Anytime, Anywhere By: Cruise Radio Dec 04 2024 Category: Press Release Virgin Voyages has announced a game-changing Annual Pass, offering cruisers unlimited access to sail on any itinerary across its fleet for an entire year. Doug Parker Scarlet Lady (Photo cou... Read more
Carnival Adds Bluetooth Speakers To Banned Items List By: Cruise Radio Nov 19 2024 Category: General Carnival Cruise Line recently added Bluetooth speakers to its list of banned items, ending a lengthy debate on whether they should be allowed onboard. Andrea Santillan (Photo c... Read more
Royal Caribbean Confirms $292 Million Deal for Port of Costa Maya By: Cruise Radio Nov 06 2024 Category: General Frank M The Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed the Port of Costa Maya acquisition in Mexico. In a recent SEC filing, the company said it will pay $292 million. The deal includes adjacent land in M... Read more
Virgin Voyages’ Alaska Cruises Will Start in 2026 with 17 Itineraries By: Cruise Radio Oct 30 2024 Category: General It’s confirmed that Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady will sail to Alaska in 2026, offering 17 sailings to 12 breathtaking destinations. (Photo courtesy of Virgin Voyages) The cruis... Read more
New Star Princess To Host Larger Casino, Dining, and Sports Venues By: Cruise Radio Oct 23 2024 Category: Ship Review Star Princess may be the sister vessel of Sun Princess but the cruise line shared that the second Sphere-class ship will introduce a few minor adjustments such as a larger non-smoking casino, expanded... Read more
Is Your Cruise Affected? Hurricane Milton Port Updates [2024] By: Cruise Radio Oct 07 2024 Category: General Florida cruise ports across the state are beginning to issue port warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton. by: Doug Parker Nearly a dozen cruise ships are already changing ports or addin... Read more
Introducing CruiseLegend: Your Ultimate Cruise Companion! By: Cruise Legend Oct 06 2024 Category: Blogs Posted on Oct 6, 2024 in Joy of Cruising by Paul Thornton Introducing CruiseLegend: Your Ultimate Cruise Companion! Hey, cruise lovers! Are you ready to make your next cruise adventure even more... Read more
Welcome Carnival Adventure & Carnival Encounter! By: Cruise Legend Oct 04 2024 Category: Press Release We’re excited to welcome two new ships to the Carnival family in March 2025 when P&O’s Pacific Adventure® and Pacific Encounter® join the fleet as Carnival Adventure™ and... Read more
MSC Yacht Club By: Anna (Family Cruise Deals) Sep 25 2024 Category: Ship Review by: Anna from Family Cruise Deals Yacht Club is MSC's "ship within a ship" concept, an exclusive area with just a few hundred guests, which is super luxurious with personal service and privat... Read more
Royal Caribbean Cancels Sailing on World’s Largest Cruise Ship for Urgent Repairs By: Cruise Radio Sep 24 2024 Category: General Due to unplanned maintenance, Royal Caribbean International has announced the cancellation of the September 28, 2024, sailing of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. (Ph... Read more
Understanding Cruise Price Drops After Your Final Payment By: Cruise Radio Sep 23 2024 Category: General Cruise price drops are a common concern, especially if they happen after paying for your trip. So what happens if your cruise price drops after you’ve already paid for it? Below are some helpful... Read more
First Look at Norwegian Aqua and its New Top-Deck Attraction By: Cruise Radio Sep 20 2024 Category: Ship Review When Norwegian Cruise Line extended an invitation for a behind-the-scenes tour of their upcoming ship, Norwegian Aqua, it was an opportunity that couldn’t be missed for several reasons. ... Read more
Lee Mason Promoted to Fleet Cruise Director, Leaving Carnival Venezia By: Cruise Radio Sep 12 2024 Category: General Popular Carnival Cruise Director Lee Mason’s career is on the move. He has officially been promoted to Fleet Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Line and is leaving his current post. By Doug ... Read more
New €20 Cruise Tax Announced for Santorini and Mykonos to Battle Overtourism By: Cruise Radio Sep 10 2024 Category: General New €20 Cruise Tax Announced for Santorini and Mykonos to Battle Overtourism By: Frank M September 9, 2024 Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed a plan t... Read more
Fota Wildlife Park - near Cobh (Cork), Ireland By: Anna (Family Cruise Deals) Sep 05 2024 Category: Port Review by Anna from Family Cruise Deals We recently visited Fota Wildlife Park whilst docked in Cobh, Ireland, and fell in love with it. It is an amazing wildlife park that I can best describe as a ... Read more
How to Survive Cruise Disembarkation: 8 Tips You Need to Know By: Jetsettingwithjen (Jennifer) Sep 01 2024 Category: Blogs Author: Jennifer from Jet setting by Jen How to Survive Cruise Disembarkation: 8 Tips You Need to Know Jet Setting with Jen contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon L... Read more
Solo Cruising: The Ultimate Guide to an Empowering Journey By: Jetsettingwithjen (Jennifer) Aug 01 2024 Category: Blogs Hey there, solo traveler! Are you considering embarking on a solo cruise adventure but feeling a bit unsure about what to expect? Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or a chance to mee... Read more
Cruising to Italy: How to Make the Most of Your Shore Day in Verona By: CruiseMiss Danielle Fear Jul 01 2024 Category: Port Review Cruising to Italy: How to Make the Most of Your Shore Day in Verona by: CruiseMiss When your cruise ship docks in Italy, the charm and romance of Verona awaits you. Famed as one of th... Read more
Carnival Transfers Next Cruise Ship, Restoring Fleet to 27 Vessels By: Cruise Radio Feb 05 2024 Category: General Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet of ships has officially grown to 27 and will soon get its second Italian-style fun ship. The line just took delivery of Carnival Firenze from sister brand Costa Crui... Read more
Construction Hurdles Lead to More Cancellations for New Cruise Ships By: Select a Author Feb 01 2024 Category: General Several sailings scheduled for 2025 have been canceled by Oceania Cruises due to delays in the construction of their newest vessel, Allura. This is the second round of delays for the cruise ship.(Phot... Read more
Cruise Line Makes 87-Year-Old’s Lifelong Dream Come True By: Cruise Radio Jun 09 2023 Category: General After receiving a heartwarming surprise from Holland America Line, 87-year-old Leonard Wood is proof that you can never be too old for your dreams to come true. by: On May 31, a day before... Read more
Carnival Adds Popular Restaurant to More Ships By: Cruise Radio Jan 31 2017 Category: Blogs They say, "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." And while we don’t know exactly who “they are,” we do know that the folks at Carnival Cruise Line have a slightly d... Read more
Holland America Wins Culinary Award By: Cruise Radio Jan 21 2017 Category: General Holland America’s team of world-class celebrity chefs – called their Culinary Council – was named "Best Culinary Initiative” in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2016 Editor-in-... Read more
Harmony of the Seas: a personal review By: Select a Author May 26 2016 Category: Ship Review Harmony of the Seas: a personal review Royal Caribbean new ship Harmony of the Seas is the trendy topic of the moment, the ship just sailed for her maiden voyage on Sunday the 22nd May, yet this wa... Read more
7 Things Locals Think When a Cruise Docks By: Select a Author Sep 15 2015 Category: Blogs You have to wonder what’s going through a local’s mind when they see thousands of cruise passengers pile off a cruise ship and flood their port. The economic boost is great but you have to... Read more
A Taste Of Six-Star Luxury With Crystal Cruises By: Select a Author Sep 04 2015 Category: Blogs I recently spent 4-nights aboard Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and what a truly incredible travel experience it was. I boarded in Port of Tyne – mid-way through her Noble North Sea voyage &nd... Read more
16 Worst Mistakes You Can Make on a Cruise By: Select a Author Sep 03 2015 Category: Blogs Cruise Fever’s mission is simple, to help you have the best cruise possible. While we often write articles on things you should do on cruises, here are the worst mistakes that you can make... Read more
5 Reasons Norovirus Sucks By: CruiseRadio Apr 16 2015 Category: Blogs Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus causes your stomach or intestines or bo... Read more
Meet Royal Caribbean’s Bionic Bartender By: CruiseRadio Apr 16 2015 Category: Blogs In 2014, Royal Caribbean revealed a pair of sexy robotic bartendersin the Quantum of the Seas’ Bionic Bar, named B1-0 and N1-C. These dueling drink making machines can make any concoctionwithout any h... Read more
Celebrity Cruises Launches New Shore Excursion Programme By: CruiseMiss Apr 15 2015 Category: General Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new programme of shore excursions featuring everything from lavish luxury in Istanbul and Flamenco dancing in Barcelona to secret classical concerts in St. Petersburg ... Read more
7 Tips To Cruise Port Safety By: CruiseRadio Apr 07 2015 Category: Blogs There is no getting around it, crime and violence is everywhere – you however, can protect yourself. While being inside the “gate” at the cruise port is safe, the outside environment can sometimes be ... Read more
5 Benefits of a Cruise By: Sarah Phillips Apr 04 2015 Category: Blogs Benefit: something that is advantageous or good; an advantage. If you’re a glass half-full kind of person (and even if you’re not), there’s a benefit to almost everything. When it comes to cruising, t... Read more
Difference Between Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises By: Doug Parker Mar 24 2015 Category: Blogs For many years there were two main Caribbean itinerary options, either the Western Caribbean or the Eastern Caribbean cruise.So what’s the difference between Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises? Let... Read more
6 Free Dining Venues on Carnival By: CruiseRadio Mar 16 2015 Category: Blogs 6 Free Dining Venues on CarnivalEvery time I sail on a Carnival ship I get excited. Why? Because not only am Ion a cruise ship, but also experiencing a ton ofawesome food.Across different cruise line ... Read more
6 Problems Cruisers Have By: CruiseRadio Mar 05 2015 Category: Blogs 6 Problems Cruisers HaveSome vacation ‘problem’s apply to any vacation – lost luggage, travel delays and more. When it comes to cruising, there are actually some pretty specific ‘problems.’Here are 6 ... Read more
6 Cruise Booking Tips By: CruiseRadio Jan 26 2015 Category: Tips & Advice 6 Cruise Booking TipsOver the past few weeks my email andFacebookpage has blown up with questions about cruising. People areasking me about how to book a cruise, what are the best resources tosearchan... Read more
7 Words to know before you cruise By: CruiseRadio Jan 24 2015 Category: Tips & Advice When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When on a cruise, do as the cruisers do. The best way to do this is to learn the lingo. Your first tip: always refer to your cruise ship as a ship, not a boat. Don’t... Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Introduces Seven Seas Explorer By: CruiseMiss Jan 14 2015 Category: General Regent Seven Seas Cruises Introduces Seven SeasExplorerPosted onJanuary 13, 2015byCruiseMissRegent Seven Seas Cruises is setting a new standard for luxury vacations with the launch ofSeven Seas Explor... Read more
7 Ridiculous Cruise Expenses By: CruiseRadio Jan 11 2015 Category: Tips & Advice 7 Ridiculous Cruise ExpensesYou’ve spent your hard earned money on your vacation and now it’s time to kick off your flip-flops off and enjoy the cruise, right? In a perfect world that’s what happens, ... Read more
9 Signs You’re a Cruise Junkie By: CruiseRadio Nov 16 2014 Category: Blogs 9 Signs You’re a Cruise JunkieCruisingis life. Life iscruising. Do you constantly have a countdown going for your next cruise? Has your cruise planner or travel agent become like family to you? These ... Read more
7 Tips to Planning an Alaska Cruise By: CruiseRadio Oct 24 2014 Category: Tips & Advice 7 Tips to Planning an Alaska CruiseAlaska isn’t like a Caribbean destination at all. In fact, booking an Alaska trip has a lot more moving parts and could be compared to heading over to Europe. Though... Read more
5 Cruise Vacation Buzz Words By: CruiseRadio Oct 22 2014 Category: General 5 Cruise Vacation Buzz WordsYou might have heard some of the crazy travel buzzwords going around right now. Heard about Glamping? Babymoon? Staycation? Framily trips? Runcation? Well, we think that cr... Read more
5 Cruise Destinations to Inspire You By: CruiseRadio Sep 09 2014 Category: Tips & Advice 5 Cruise Destinations to Inspire YouSEPTEMBER 9, 2014BYADMINJuneau, AlaskaMendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska.More than just the most beautiful State Capital in the United States, Juneau is a glimpse... Read more
6 Signs You’re Addicted to Cruising By: CruiseRadio Sep 03 2014 Category: Blogs 6 Signs You’re Addicted to CruisingI’m here to tell you that cruise addiction is real. Your next fix can only be satisfied by booking – and then sailing – on your next cruise. Since we all love cruisi... Read more
5 Key Benefits of a Cruise By: CruiseRadio Aug 25 2014 Category: Tips & Advice 5 Key Benefits of a CruiseBenefit: something that is advantageous or good; an advantage. If you’re a glass half-full kind of person (and even if you’re not), there’s a benefit to almost everything. Wh... Read more
5 Obvious Caribbean Cruise Tips By: CruiseRadio Aug 17 2014 Category: Tips & Advice 5 Obvious Caribbean Cruise Tips?I’ve been to the Caribbean dozens oftimes, and with every trip comes more knowledge about this beautiful and exoticregion.On my last sailing on Carnival Freedom I was r... Read more
7 Things to do in Key West By: CruiseRadio Jun 01 2014 Category: Port Review 7 Things to do in Key WestKey West’s been a staple of cruise itineraries for years now and yet, this island seems to grow in popularity every day. This island treasure – the southernmost point in the ... Read more
5 Things that Make Baltic Cruises Unique By: CruiseRadio May 27 2014 Category: Port Review 5 Things that Make Baltic Cruises UniqueTaking a cruise in the Baltic is unlike any vacation that you’ve ever had. If you’re looking for a great cruise, consider these five things that make Baltic cru... Read more
6 Cruise Packing Tips By: CruiseRadio May 07 2014 Category: Tips & Advice The other day I got a listener email about cruise packing and how much someone should pack for a seven-night Caribbean cruise.Lets get right to it. As a general rule for cruise packing, pack anything ... Read more
Basseterre, St. Kitts By: CruiseLegend Apr 30 2014 Category: Port Review Port of Basseterre, St. KittsThe port of Zante was built in 2005 and is located near the capital city of St. Kitts - Bassetere. It’s only a 15 minutes’ walk from Bassetere downtown. The port has a wel... Read more
How to Plan a Cruise Budget By: CruiseRadio Apr 29 2014 Category: Tips & Advice Before you go on your cruise, you’ll need to decide how much money you need, or can, bring along. You’ll probably find this easier on a cruise than for other vacations because of the quasi-all inclusi... Read more
Onboard Cruise Spending Tips By: CruiseRadio Apr 29 2014 Category: Tips & Advice When it comes to paying for things on board, most cruise lineshave developed a billing system for your convenience. They will take a scan of your creditcard and set up a tab for the cruise. You will t... Read more
Cruise Ship Tipping Explained By: CruiseRadio Apr 23 2014 Category: Tips & Advice I was on a cruise last fall and sitting with a family in the main dining room. They asked me what they should do about tipping because their travel agent told them to save money, go to the guest servi... Read more
How Do I Know What Cruise Line to Pick? By: CruiseRadio Apr 18 2014 Category: Tips & Advice How Do I Know What Cruise Line to Pick?Listener question: How do I know what cruise line to pick?The cruise line you choose is another important factor to consider when picking your cruise. The cruise... Read more
Five Ways to Prevent Seasickness By: CruiseRadio Mar 13 2014 Category: Tips & Advice Seasickness. Just the word sounds yuck – and if it strikes you during a sailing it’s even worse. While there isn’t a way to 100-percent trick your body out of seasickness there arewaysaround it.Here a... Read more
5 More Cruise Tips By: CruiseRadio Mar 13 2014 Category: Tips & Advice Here are five more cruise tips:1. Pre-pay gratuities. When you book a cruise, you have the option to pre-pay your gratuities. This is a must for me because I want to track my cruise spending down to t... Read more