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Expert travel advisors reveal the best cruise lines on the high seas — with categories covering on-board cuisine, entertainment and more

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Expert travel advisors reveal the best cruise lines on the high seas — with categories covering on-board cuisine, entertainment and more

Cruising for the crown. A slew of travel advisors have cast their votes for the best cruise lines of 2026, awarding brands across 140 categories, including luxury voyages, adventure expeditions, family getaways, onboard dining, and live entertainment. Thousands of votes determined the Gold and Silver winners, revealed last week at the 2026 Travvy Awards in … Read more

Major cruise line abruptly cancels Caribbean voyage for hundreds of passengers as ship detained by Coast Guard

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Major cruise line abruptly cancels Caribbean voyage for hundreds of passengers as ship detained by Coast Guard

A major cruise line abruptly canceled an 11-night voyage to the Caribbean this week when the US Coast Guard detained its ship in Miami. The Coast Guard announced Nov. 3 that MSC Poesia had been detained due to deficiencies with systems aboard the ship. “The Coast Guard cannot currently comment on the specifics of an … Read more

Experts reveal 6 rudest things passengers do on cruise ships

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Experts reveal 6 rudest things passengers do on cruise ships

High seas, low vibes. By the end of 2026, a record-setting 21.7 million Americans will have set sail on a cruise. While the masses continue to demonstrate their deep love for maritime adventure, some are behaving below board while onboard. To determine decency and all that falls beyond it, leading experts recently revealed the rudest … Read more

‘Beyond tacky’: Carnival Cruise customers slam new ‘Crew Love’ stickers identifying generous tippers

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‘Beyond tacky’: Carnival Cruise customers slam new ‘Crew Love’ stickers identifying generous tippers

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a curious new sticker program that flagrantly identifies tippers. The new initiative hinges on a sticker that reads “Crew Love,” which is applied to a passenger’s Sail & Sign card to show they have dutifully prepaid their daily gratuities. The sticker drew immediate attention from cruisers, and reactions ranged from … Read more

US cruise ship ends a global voyage over fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers who just lost their homes

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US cruise ship ends a global voyage over fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers who just lost their homes

A US cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their floating homes. The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel. The Florida-based company … Read more

Royal Carribean cruise to the Bahamas went to Canada instead

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Royal Carribean cruise to the Bahamas went to Canada instead

This was one confused cruise. More than 5,000 passengers expecting a week of fun in the sun in the Bahamas instead found themselves headed for chilly Canada after stormy weather forced their Royal Caribbean cruise to change course. The Oasis of the Seas departed New Jersey on Oct. 18 for what was supposed to be … Read more

Call the babysitter — major airline and cruise line team up for adults-only deal

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Call the babysitter — major airline and cruise line team up for adults-only deal

Travelers are hanging up their “Do Not Disturb” signs as they line up for kid-free vacations. JetBlue and Virgin Voyages are cashing in on tired parents with their new offer — child-free getaways. The two powerhouses have teamed up to deliver moms and dads a much-needed break with their first-of-its-kind experience. Starting today, travelers can … Read more

Carnival customers skeptical as cruise line begins dynamic pricing for popular on-board amenities

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Carnival customers skeptical as cruise line begins dynamic pricing for popular on-board amenities

Your savings may be getting shipwrecked.  The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Cruise, has just announced it will start using dynamic pricing on certain drink and WiFi packages. The mega cruise line dropped a press release introducing its newest packaging structure — FunPacks, the “largest offering of packages tailored to different vacation styles,” the announcement … Read more

‘Best cruise lines in the world’ revealed, including real-life Love Boat

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‘Best cruise lines in the world’ revealed, including real-life Love Boat

The best ocean escapes for 2026 have been revealed. Nearly 800,000 travelers voted in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards to crown the top cruise lines in the world — from floating mega-resorts to smaller, exclusive boutique boats. Whether you want non-stop action on a 4,000-passenger megaship or a river cruise past Europe’s must-see attractions, … Read more

Tom Cruise gives surprising verdict on Taylor Swift’s football knowledge

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Tom Cruise gives surprising verdict on Taylor Swift’s football knowledge

Taylor Swift watched her first Chiefs game since becoming Travis Kelce’s wife. And she did so alongside esteemed company, as Tom Cruise was seen sitting next to her on Monday night. Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise watch the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES … Read more

Cruise vacation takes frightening turn as passenger is airlifted from ship

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Cruise vacation takes frightening turn as passenger is airlifted from ship

A cruise vacation took a frightening turn when a passenger experiencing a medical emergency had to be airlifted recently from a ship sailing near Canada. The passenger was aboard the Celebrity Solstice when additional medical care was needed, prompting a response from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), according to a news release from Esquimalt Public Affairs … Read more

Taylor Swift takes in Travis Kelce’s Chiefs opener next to Tom Cruise

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Taylor Swift takes in Travis Kelce’s Chiefs opener next to Tom Cruise

Taylor Swift had some extra star power in the suite with her on Monday night. The songstress was shown on the ESPN “Monday Night Football” broadcast in conversation with Tom Cruise during the Chiefs’ opener against the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift — at her first Kansas City game since marrying tight end Travis Kelce … Read more

Fantastic voyage: Superyachts and luxury cruise ships are delivering ultra-affluent adventurers to the ends of the earth

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Nothing says bragging rights like snorkeling in coral-fringed waters off the coast of Tanzania’s Mafia Island as a constellation of whale sharks the length of standard school buses cruise by. And nothing impresses like a hike up a crater to float alongside thousands of stingless golden jellyfish in one of South Raja Ampat’s hidden marine … Read more

Disney Cruise Line brings back NYC port offerings — with destinations from Canada to the Caribbean

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All aboard! Disney Cruise Line announced this week that it will be returning to New York City for the first time in three years. The Mouse House’s Disney Wish ship will arrive in port in NYC in late September after closing out its inaugural European season. The Mouse House’s Disney Wish ship will arrive in … Read more

What happens when a luxury European river cruise runs out of river? Hundreds of travelers just found out

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Bad luck has cursed river cruisers in Europe this summer, who have been literally stuck between a rock and a hard place. Trips on the Rhine and Danube have been severely impacted by, essentially, the lack of river, due to a combination of reduced snow runoff in the Alps over the winter and elevated summer … Read more

Not so ship-shape: These cruise ships barely passed CDC inspections — and one even flunked

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Think your cruise is all buffets, blue water and bliss?  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a few less glamorous details to consider. The Vessel Sanitation Program makes surprise inspections of cruise ships stopping at U.S. ports, checking everything from hygiene to food safety to see if they meet federal health standards. Ships … Read more

Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit popular summer vacation hotspot

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Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit popular summer vacation hotspot

Are they sailing the seven fees? Mexico-bound cruise passengers better start saving dough, as they’ll soon have to spend twice as much to visit our Southern neighbor’s most popular sites. “Consumers keep getting hit with more and more taxes and fees for everything related to travel,” Clint Henderson, a managing editor of the travel site The … Read more

Dear Abby: Cruise companions come with one big problem: She never stops talking

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Dear Abby: Cruise companions come with one big problem: She never stops talking

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have friends who are kind, intelligent and warm. However, as we have spent more time with them, “Phyllis’” compulsive talking has become a real problem for us. She hijacks whichever one of us is sitting next to her and starts a monologue that goes on and on.  Phyllis doesn’t … Read more

Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Princess Cruises is introducing stricter booking policies, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, fueling mixed reactions among travelers. Among the biggest changes is an update to the timeline for final payments, the cruise line confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Beginning with new bookings for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond, we … Read more

With so many sexy ships to choose from, what really makes a cruise ship ‘luxury’? We stepped aboard to find out

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With so many sexy ships to choose from, what really makes a cruise ship ‘luxury’? We stepped aboard to find out

I once asked a venerable cruise critic what constitutes a “luxury cruise,” since some of the most expensive (and expansive) windows at sea are on the big ships. You can plunk down $40,000 a week for Celebrity Edge’s Iconic Suite, or even $150,000 a week for the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Royal Caribbean’s vast Icon … Read more