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 ...

A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com, which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 3196 guests have reviewed ...

Nestled in the Pacific, Bougainville is about to make history as the world’s newest country. This tiny island, a part of Papua New Guinea, is home to just 300,000 people and is a land of ...

If last year taught us anything, it was just how unpredictable life can be, even for the royals, whose schedules and annual events normally run like clockwork. So this year my predictions come ...

In the tropical Caribbean Sea region, it’s typically warm and humid on land but rarely endlessly hot — relatively stable water temperatures promote conditions that don’t often change ...

Royal Caribbean is facing more legal trouble after a former crew member admitted to spying on cruise passengers, including children, in their bathrooms and showers after planting small cameras in ...

In recent years, my husband and I have discovered the joy of cruising. We now average two cruises a year. To determine our preferred cruise line, we took similar cruises on Royal Caribbean and ...