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.
Category: Cruises
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Cruise: Tips for a Smooth Sailing
What a first-time passenger needs to know about booking popular excursions, avoiding huge bills for drinks, and how to find your way around on a labyrinthine ship.
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A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship
Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
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Carnival Was Negligent in Covid Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Court Rules
An Australian judge found that the cruise company and a subsidiary “breached their duty of care” in handling a coronavirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess in March 2020.
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Experts Worry as Facial Recognition Comes to Airports and Cruises
Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy.
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Giving River Cruising a Try in France
On a first-time luxury river cruise in France, our reporter learns why this all-inclusive trip, despite its expense, was worth it.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Skin to Skin, We Are Drinking Beers at 3 p.m.’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises
Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.
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Younger Generations of Passengers Consider the Cruise Option
Younger generations of passengers are venturing onto ships for the first time. And with sky-high airfares and expensive hotels on land, many are saving money.