Delta Expands Free Transatlantic Wi-Fi – Chris Cruises

Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is about to hit another milestone: As of early April, all customers flying across Delta’s transatlantic network to Europe, Israel and West Africa will have access to fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile.   It’s a major step toward Delta’s goal of bringing free Wi-Fi to its entire global fleet (after […]

Latest Look of Huge New Princess Cruises Ship Under Construction

The debut of the second Sphere class ship, Star Princess, is still nearly six months away, but you don’t have to wait that long for a look! Princess Cruises has released exclusive behind-the-scenes views of the ship now under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, including up close looks that cruise guests never […]

First Look at the World’s Largest Cruise Terminal That Just Opened in Miami

The world’s largest cruise ship terminal is officially open in Miami, MSC Cruises’ new Terminal AA/AAA.  Here are some pictures of the new terminal as Cruise Fever is checking it out today. MSC World America at Terminal AA/AAA at Port Miami. Photo: Cruise Fever The new terminal will serve as the home for MSC Cruises’ […]

Construction Officially Begins on Fourth Carnival Excel-Class Ship

Just days after announcing its name, the first piece of steel has been cut for Carnival Festivale, officially kicking off construction. The steel-cutting ceremony took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Tuesday. The ceremony is the first milestone in a ship’s construction, launching the beginning of the shipbuilding journey. Carnival Festivale […]

American Airlines’ 1st Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight In Hamburg – Chris Cruises

American Airlines, a Fort Worth, Texas-based legacy carrier, is undeniably anxiously awaiting the delivery of the first in a long series of Airbus A321XLR aircraft that will soon be a key element of the airline’s medium and long-haul fleets. According to reports from social media, the first Airbus A321XLR that will be delivered to the carrier […]

I Got a First Look at MSC World America’s Cabins and Suites

MSC World America, MSC Cruises’ ship constructed for the North American market, has welcomed its first guests in Miami on April 9, 2025, for a preview and christening ceremony. Invited aboard are Cruise Hive journalists getting a first peek at the 215,863-gross-ton vessel and all of her amenities, attractions, and features. With 2,614 staterooms for up to […]

Carnival Begins Construction on Their Newest Ship, Coming in 2027

It was just a few days ago that the world learned the names of two new Excel-class ships set to join the Carnival fleet in the coming years.  Today, it was announced that construction has already begun on one of those ships. Steel cutting ceremony for Carnival Festivale. Photo credit: Carnival Cruise Line The first […]

2-Story Funnel Suite to Be Added to Disney Fantasy

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 […]