With Celebrity Cruises asking the public to design its newest ship, here are a few pointers – and some mistakes to avoid ...

Windowless "inside" cabins and ocean-view cabins may offer the best value, but there are good reasons to upgrade to a balcony ...

Not all cruise cabins are created equal. There are at least five types of staterooms I will be avoiding from now on. I’ve ...

As I explained in a recent story, there's nothing quite like being able to step onto a balcony on a ship to breathe in the fresh ocean air. But that doesn't mean I'm opposed to the idea of staying in ...

If Royal Caribbean's gigantic ships feel like too much for your family, then the cruise line’s Mariner of the Seas might be a ...

Mario Salcedo gave up life on land almost 25 years ago. Tired of travelling by plane for his job, the Cuban national, who moved to Miami with his family in the 60s, booked a cruise — and fell in love ...

Icon of the Seas amenities really are second to none. With this complete guide, learn about everything this enormous cruise ...

The cabins remind me of a 1993 caravan, light MDF panelling with floral plastic walls to spice things up. Staff hover until you tip, when answering or completing a simple task. Royal Caribbean ...

The idyllic island boasts turquoise seas, lush rainforests ... Bougainville’s leaders have emphasized that their vision for an independent nation is based on sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Overseas tours were naturally thin on the ground last year, given the royal family’s double health drama. But after a successful, if gruelling, visit to Australia and Samoa, Palace sources were ...

In the tropical Caribbean Sea region ... an expansive blob of unusual oceanic heat — is typically defined as seas’ surface temperatures being in the top 10 percent of what has been recorded ...

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is now the biggest cruise ship in the world ... the ship has hosted around 7,400 guests by using third and fourth berths in staterooms. That makes a total of almost ...