A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more
Amy Poehler had her eyes wide shut for this movie. The actress, 54, accidentally mistook Nicole Kidman for Gwyneth Paltrow in the 2003 film “Cold Mountain.” “‘Cold Mountain.’ How cold was the mountain?” Poehler teased to the Goop founder, 53, on Tuesday’s episode of her “Good Hang” podcast. Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Poehler. goodhangwithamypoehler/Instagram “I wasn’t … Read more
Mission accomplished. Tom Cruise went to great lengths to make sure he kept his starring role in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” according to his co-star, Simon Pegg. “I remember once when we were doing ‘Ghost Protocol,’ and Paramount were trying to position Jeremy Renner as a replacement for him in a way,” Pegg, … Read more
It’s impossible. Tom Cruise is teaming up with Oscar-winning “The Revenant” director Alejandro González Iñárritu – and in the new “Digger” teaser, the “Mission: Impossible” actor looks unrecognizable. In the first trailer for the upcoming comedy, Cruise, 63, is only shown in silhouette and from far away. His face isn’t revealed. However, his hair in … Read more
A rumor circulating online about drink packages aboard Carnival cruises has sparked discussions about drinking responsibly on cruises. Carnival ambassador and cruise blogger John Heald debunked the rumor in a recent Facebook post. “I won’t share the posts, but it seems today that I am getting multiple posts from people quoting a certain Facebook page with many VIPS that … Read more
Royal Caribbean is under fire for its handling of passenger Michael Virgil, who died onboard after being served 33 drinks at one of the Navigator Of The Seas bars in December 2024, per a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his family. Now, the family’s lawyer is accusing cruiseliner employees of stuffing the 35-year-old California father’s … Read more
The sea’s the limit if you’re wealthy enough. A residential cruise line just announced a new luxury ship that will allow passengers to live on board permanently. Launched by Villa Vie Residences under the working name Project Lumina, the ship will feature fully-owned private residences and top amenities and services. Project Lumina will feature fully-owned … Read more
These passengers are going to need a vacation from their vacation. Nothing is worse than getting sick while on vacation — especially when it’s an illness that causes nasty vomiting and diarrhea. That’s exactly what’s going on aboard AIDAdiva, a luxurious cruise ship from German line AIDA Cruises that is currently on a 133-day voyage, … Read more
These ships are cruising to a victory. Cruise reviews site Cruise Critic has released its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, finding that Virgin Voyages led the flotilla when it came to pleasure boating on the high seas. Embarking on a maritime getaway has never been more popular. “The growth of the cruise industry is astounding — … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I’ve been counting down the days: Travel Tuesday 2025, which falls on Dec. 2, is here — and for cruisers like me, it’s nothing short of a holiday of its … Read more
This is when you should seas the opportunity to go on a cruise. The American Automobile Association estimates that 20.7 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a higher number than originally projected. In 2026, the organization projects a record-setting year with 21.7 million Americans setting sail. First-time cruisers are a huge part … Read more
Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night. “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am,” said Cruise. He was composed as always, but at moments seemed near tears as he spoke, grasping … Read more
Charlie Sheen hasn’t forgotten the moment he learned he lost out on the starring role in “Born on the Fourth of July.” During Thursday’s episode of “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” Sheen, 60, recalled that his brother, Emilio Estevez, was the one who informed him that Tom Cruise was cast as Sergeant Ron Kovic in Oliver … Read more
An 80-year-old who tragically died after she failed to board a cruise ship on Lizard Island has been identified, as her daughter speaks about her horror final moments Australian retiree Suzanne Rees, who was travelling solo, was allegedly left behind by the Coral Adventurer on the first stop of a 60-day, $52,681 USD circumnavigation of … Read more
Nobody saw that coming. Colin Farrell has revealed why Tom Cruise “wasn’t very happy” with him on the set of their 2002 science-fiction action thriller “Minority Report.” The “Banshees of Inisherin” star, 49, opened up about the hilarious reason during an appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” Tuesday night. Colin Farrell at the … Read more
You can’t get much more paradisical than the Pacific islands of Polynesia. Even the names ooze romance — Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea. The crystal clear sea is more shades of dazzling blue than you can name. The lush, dormant volcanoes rising from the white sand beaches remain untouched by development or millionaire mansions. The local … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island. “As we look to transform the on-island experience, we have evaluated our policies and made the decision that onboard beverage packages will no longer be applicable for drinks on Great Stirrup Cay beginning March 1, 2026,” said a spokesperson in … Read more
Ship happens. A video of a couple sleeping on a cruise ship balcony has gone viral, sparking debate over privacy etiquette. A couple was sleeping on their balcony, and people on another cruise ship across the way took a video of the pair without their consent. A majority of people in the comments section of … Read more
In the wake of Nicole Kidman’s split from Keith Urban, a comment she made about her first divorce from Tom Cruise has gone viral. In 2001, the “Big Little Lies” actress, 58, appeared on “The Late Show With David Letterman,” when the host, 78, asked her how the divorce with the “Mission Impossible” star, 63, … Read more
A Royal Caribbean cruise vacationer who has championed the sea for most of his retirement isn’t letting his current journey, spoiled by a nasty bout of norovirus running rampant on the ship, deter him from planning a 26th trip. Bob Pettit, 87, is one of nearly 100 passengers aboard the Royal Caribbean International ship Serenade … Read more