Crime rates aboard cruise ships leaving the US have reached a two-year high, and one expert says this creates a “dark cloud” for travelers. According to data from the Department of ...

"Crime is extremely rare on cruise ships – and significantly lower than on land – as a result of comprehensive security measures, hiring protocols and training. "While we recognise that even ...

Cruise ship passengers splash out big bucks for private hot tubs in their own staterooms all the time — but the Center for Disease Control is warning against the exclusive amenity, calling them ...

Who could forget the images that went viral last year of a cruise ship’s stern looking like a top-heavy birthday cake? So colorful and cartoon-like were the decks layered with twisting ...

The first cruise ship of the 2025 season has arrived at Port Milwaukee. The Viking Octantis docked at Port Milwaukee around 10 a.m. Monday. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Octantis has ...

If you saw a massive ship docked at your local harbor, you might not be able to immediately discern exactly what type of ship it is at a glance. Specifically, is it an ocean liner or a cruise ship?

Changes to the schedule for Carnival cruise ship drydocks — routine maintenance and refurbishment that cruise ships undergo every few years — resulted in multiple cancelled cruises.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fired all sanitation inspectors for cruise ships despite their payroll not coming from taxpayer dollars. The CDC laid off all of the staff in its ...

You don’t have to be a cruiser to marvel at the impressive scope of today’s cruise ships. Gone are the days of tiny cabins, limited dining options and uninspired entertainment—ships these ...

Cruise ships are powered by several of the most powerful engines available. These series of engines are needed by the ship to both propel its enormous mass and generate the electricity needed ...

But what really happens if you miss your cruise ship? It's the worst-case scenario for many travelers. No one wants to be left behind, flustered and disappointed. But it can, and does, happen ...