I’m currently on a cruise with the most traditional cruise line there is, they’re known for their strict dress codes, formal nights, ballroom dancing and afternoon tea. On paper this really isn’t a ...

I had never even seen a cruise ship before I took my first cruise in April 2022. It was a seven-night voyage on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

The Copper Coast will welcome its first cruise ship since 2020. The Seabourn Quest will dock in Wallaroo on March 20, 2027 for a single-day stopover as part of its South Australian tour.

at least it’s tied for largest ship). It’s also the cruise line’s newest ship, debuting in 2025. In addition to having a greater number of venues and staterooms, cruisers who’ve been on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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PORTLAND, Maine — The first cruise ship of the season arrived in Portland on Thursday, carrying 220 passengers. Its arrival marked the start of a busy tourism period that runs through November.

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 ...