Category: Cruises

In Kenya, Seeing the Sites by Dhow

The wooden boats, whose triangular sails create a distinctive silhouette, are used up and down the East African coast.
Jail Cells? Morgues? Your Cruise Ship Has Some Surprises for You.

Here are five unexpected features on ships, some of which you hopefully won’t discover on your own.
On Board Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas for its First Cruise

Our reporter joined thousands of passengers on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Yes, the water rides were wild. But the most surprising thing she found? Some actual peace and quiet.
C.D.C. Investigating Gastrointestinal Illness on Queen Victoria Luxury Cruise Ship

The Queen Victoria was on its way to Honolulu from San Francisco on a 107-night world cruise when more than 150 people on board reported symptoms, officials said.
The Frugal Traveler Columnist Answers Questions About Her Job

Lengthy layovers, lost bags and last-minute panic: Elaine Glusac has experienced it all (and then some) as the Frugal Traveler columnist.
Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.
3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Cancellation

After more than a month of missed deadlines for refunds, a group of hard-hit passengers who signed up for the failed Life at Sea cruise are pursuing legal intervention.
Exploring the 3-Year Cruise That Never Set Sail

When a voyage around the world fell apart before it ever left the dock, Ceylan Yeginsu, a travel reporter, wanted to understand how it all went wrong.
A 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’

Social media users, gripped by the potential for drama on Royal Caribbean’s world cruise, have turned the ship’s unwitting passengers into “cast members” overnight.
How Life at Sea’s 3-Year Cruise Unraveled

The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship.
Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 2024

Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world.
8 Winter Cruises in Warm Places

Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.