This past week, a brand new mega cruise ship, MSC World America, began sailing from Miami, Florida. MSC World America at Ocean Cay. Photo: Cruise Fever Just before the ship’s maiden voyage ...

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but he still had the utmost confidence in the Aurora, which he described as a very successful cruise ship. Before the cancelling the cruise, P&O brought in a number of entertainers including ...

There are, however, many cases where the cruise line gives limited advice. That can lead to people bringing more than they need with them when they leave the ship. That can be dangerous ...

I took my first adults-only cruise in August 2023 with the luxury cruise line Virgin Voyages. The ship was full of surprises, including a tattoo parlor and a playground for grown-ups. The biggest ...

So far, the cruise industry has had a rough year in terms of illness outbreaks. Norovirus outbreaks have hit eight different cruise ships since the beginning of 2025. Two of the ships – Princess ...

In January 2024, Joshua Lowe, a 19-year-old from Michigan, sent a bomb threat email to a Carnival cruise ship after being left behind by his girlfriend's family. This act triggered a massive ...

Exact dates have not yet been announced. Sea trials test all of a cruise ship’s new systems, including navigation, propulsion, braking, emergency responses, and more. These maneuvers ensure the ...

Disney Cruise Line reveals more details about its heroes-and-villains themed ship, Disney Destiny, which will arrive this year!

A refresher on river cruise lines' upcoming plansThis year is shaping up to be a notable one for river cruising with some 20 new ships, an unexplored river and a new player... At new Princess ...

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