Although uncommon, outbreaks of illness aboard cruise ships do occasionally happen. One of the main reasons such occurrences are so rare is because cruise lines and the governments of the countries they…

By far, the most popular cruise destinations for North American vacationers lie in the gentle blue waters of the Caribbean. The islands’ close proximity to the continent and great variety of shore…

A few weeks ago, Earth Day came and went with the usual fanfare as organizations and businesses touted their contributions to sustainable practices and a cleaner environment. While some industries, however, begin…

One of the most popular cruise destinations in North America is the majestic coastline of Alaska. Now that summer is practically here, countless cruisers are getting ready for a cool, relaxing ocean…

A cruise vacation is without a doubt an amazing experience that everyone should have the opportunity to experience at least once in life. Royal Caribbean knows this, which is why it is…

On its way to Bermuda, the Norwegian Dawn stopped at the Black Falcon cruise terminal in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 1. Holland America Line’s newest ship, Veendam, set sail on her maiden…

Cruisers have been paying close attention to Carnival Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line this April as the two companies have rolled out charges for select room service items. Traditionally, one of the…

Just a few years ago, the Port Authority of Jamaica announced the opening of its fourth cruise port at Falmouth, built in conjunction with Royal Caribbean. When it opened in 2011, Falmouth’s…

On April 20, one week after German shipbuilder Meyer Werft delivered it, Anthem of the Seas was christened in Southampton, England. During her maiden season this summer, she will service a handful…