Having a valid passport doesn't necessarily mean you can cruise with it. There's a critical rule that catches thousands of travelers off guard every year, and it can result in being denied boarding ...

When something major goes wrong on a cruise ship, it almost always makes the news. You've seen the grim headlines: passengers overboard, thrill rides malfunctioning, brawls breaking out on deck. Add ...

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Cruises can simplify travel by bundling lodging, transportation, and entertainment into one package. New cruisers may want to start with a shorter sailing on a cruise line that matches their travel ...

After going on over 20 cruises in the last 10 years, I've picked up some unconventional tips. A roll of duct tape is easy enough to pack and comes in handy for small emergencies. I also like to book ...

Hurricane Melissa is having a major impact on cruises, with many Caribbean sailings altering their itineraries in response the category 5 storm. Forecasters have warned that the hurricane could be the ...

Cruise ships are, in essence, large floating metropolises packed with state rooms, restaurants, pools, and onboard entertainment. The largest cruise ship in the world, the "Icon of the Seas," for ...

The cruise industry wants you to think it’s the safest vacation in the world. But recent crime reports have cast an unwanted beacon on flawed regulations and fine-print arbitration clauses that may be ...

For years, I’ve shared what I believed were the best cruise tips, but on my most recent cruise, I discovered something ...