Oceania Unveils Reimagined Entertainment – Chris Cruises
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced a sweeping revamp of its onboard entertainment program rolling out across its fleet of eight small, luxurious ships. Many of the new experiences will debut with the launch of Oceania Allura™ in July 2025, offering guests a wide variety of opportunities to be […]
Best and Worst Celebrity Cruise Ships (2025 Ranking)
If you’ve been on Celebrity Cruises, you probably know that the fleet offers a consistently high standard of service and amenities, so even the “worst” ship is far from bad. However, there are still those small details that can make a difference. Below you’ll find the ranking of all the line’s active cruise ships (excluding […]
MSC Cruises Boosts Family Fun Offerings for Summer Season
Family fun will take center stage aboard MSC Cruises’ ships in summer 2025, when a slew of new activities, including game shows, dance events, parties, and parades will be introduced to the line’s fleet. The new line-up of activities caters to all age groups, from youngsters to teens and adults. The line’s “Doremiland” — the […]
Stop Breaking This Rule When You Board Our Ships
Whether you like rules or not, cruise lines have some rules and regulations set up to ensure a smooth cruise for everyone on board. Carnival Horizon in Miami. Photo: Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted this week on his company Facebook page about a rule that guests keep breaking on embarkation […]
New Family Entertainment Coming to MSC Cruises This June
Sarah Bretz, Contributor Sarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on […]
How National Park Budget Cuts Impact Grand Canyon Rafting – Chris Cruises
While recent federal budget cuts to the National Park Service may impact visitor experiences across the country, travelers planning a Grand Canyon rafting trip with Western River Expeditions can rest easy: river adventures through this iconic landscape will go forward without disruption. “Unlike some land-based activities that rely heavily on park staffing, our river trips […]
7 NEW Cruise Travel Rules and Policies in Effect from 2025
Lately, it feels like rules and laws are constantly changing, and keeping up has become really tough, even for cruise passengers! For this reason, you may want to double-check your travel requirements because 2025 has brought some eyebrow-raising policy updates that left many rethinking their plans, and that might include you. Here are some new […]
Cruise Line Plans Entertainment Overhaul Fleetwide
A raft of new entertainment and enrichment programs is set to debut across the fleet of Oceania Cruises, the upscale boutique line known for its culinary offerings and destination-focused itineraries. One new event calls for guests to put on their best blue outfit for The Blue Horizons Party, which will be held on every voyage […]
Celebrity Cruises Adding Their First Brunch Venue to New Ship, Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises is adding their first brunch venue to Celebrity Xcel, the cruise line’s next new ship that will debut in November 2025. Bora will be Celebrity’s first ever brunch offering at a new al fresco restaurant debuting on Celebrity Xcel. It will be one of 32 food and beverage venues on the new cruise […]
MSC World America: The Ultimate Bars & Lounges Guide With Menus and Drink Prices
Explore the impressive selection of MSC World America bars on this new ship sailing from Miami. From classic favorites to innovative new venues, we did our best to sample them all during our recent preview cruise. This complete guide features every drink menu to help you plan your perfect beverage line up. MSC World America […]