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
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
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
Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … 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
They’re sea-sick of it. Frustrated cruise passengers are sounding the distress signal over a rising trend toward nickel-and-diming, as lines find new and creative ways to upsell their customers on everything from drinks to arcade games. A queasy traveler started an interesting conversation on the subject online, recently about which lines fleece their guests and … 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
They’re saying R.I.P. on the high seas. Smooth sailing isn’t guaranteed while vacationing on a luxury cruise liner. And in times of sudden crisis — such as a death aboard the boat — crew members communicate using a set of cryptic codes, discreetly conveying the unfortunate information to one another to avoid passenger panic, so … Read more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has canceled scheduled visits to a private port in Haiti until next spring. The cruise line has a stop in Labadee, which is located on the northern coast. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital that “out of an abundance of caution, we have paused our upcoming visits through April 2026.” The spokesperson added, “We are communicating with our … Read more
Cruise holidays are well-known for their laid-back luxury, whether it be sipping cocktails poolside, indulging in fine dining, unwinding in lavish spas, or waking up to new destinations each day. But according to cruise industry insiders, the blissful feeling many passengers experience isn’t just down to sunshine and sea air — it’s also the result … Read more
Barneys may have closed in 2020, but the famed NYC retailer lives on. Last fall, a Barneys pop-up — featuring 40 brands and many of Barneys’ beloved alumni, including its former window dresser Simon Doonan — came alive in Soho during Fashion Week. Two TV series about the store are currently in the works, and, … Read more
Say it ain’t so. One of the exciting things cruise guests look forward to after a long day is coming back to a tidied-up room with a little intricately folded towel animal on their bed — a little touch cruise housekeepers are known for doing. However, a cruise-goer learned the hard way, due to some … Read more
They’re not pirates, but they’ll have to hide their booties while feasting on the high seas. Travel buffs who prefer vacationing in the buff can freely flaunt their flesh with Bare Necessities, a tourist company chartering nude cruises to exotic destinations. But it’s not all fun and games and genitalia in every corner of the watercraft. Bare … Read more
Diana Ross is not sailing the high seas as planned. The singer, 81, suddenly canceled her appearance on Royal Caribbean’s “Star of the Seas” showcase cruise that is taking place later this month. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Diana Ross will be unable to appear,” a rep for Ross told People on Tuesday. Diana Ross performing at … Read more
Want to cruise through life? A luxury cruise company is making waves with a groundbreaking offer: the chance to live at sea indefinitely. Villa Vie Residences is offering what it calls an “Endless Horizons” package, allowing guests to retire aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for as little as $349,999. Villa Vie Residences is … Read more
Always come prepared. Nothing is worse than finally embarking on a cruise ship vacation that you had planned for months — only to get there and make a mistake that could potentially ruin the rest of your trip. Thankfully, expert Alley Kerr, a dancer and singer who has worked on more than 100 cruise ships … Read more
These travelers certainly didn’t feel like celebrities. This past Saturday, a Celebrity Cruises ship packed with vacationers was left temporarily powerless after a significant electrical failure — causing it to drift off a southern Italian coast, according to CruiseMapper. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 2, when the Celebrity Constellation lost power while sailing in the … Read more
Think twice about traveling south — way, way south — this summer. On July 28, the State Department reissued its routine travel advisory for Antarctica with a Level 2 designation, meaning travelers should “exercise increased caution.” The advisory was put out due to “environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather.” It also noted that … Read more
They got more than they asked for. There’s nothing worse than getting sick on vacation — especially if your getaway is out at sea. A frustrated traveler took to Reddit to share not only how bad their recent experience was getting ill on a Norwegian cruise ship — but also how expensive it was. In … Read more