On the cruise check-in page, there is a "Special Requests" section. You can request a lot of different things, from dietary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lewis Nunn is a Senior Travel Editor based in London. Personal butler service can make all the difference on a cruise—and most ...

Cruising on the oceans and waterways of the world is one of the most popular ways to travel. What's not to love? You unpack once and have endless entertainment, top-notch food, and, of course, sunsets ...

I’ve taken more than 40 cruises, and I’m still the person who packs an anti-nausea kit. Most sailings are smooth because I plan ahead. But earlier this year, crossing rough waters in Japan, a bout of ...

The first day of a cruise is when everything begins. You check in, board the ship, and get settled. In 2026, new rules and ...

The cruise industry is wooing first-time travelers. If you're one of them, here are eight cruise tips you should know before your first trip. This article is part of "Well Charted," a series for ...

A child fell overboard on a Disney cruise ship on June 29, and her father jumped into the water to rescue her, USA TODAY reports. The Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night ...

River cruises are not the same as ocean cruises when it comes to fashion. I learned this lesson after my first Viking ...

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of ...

When something major goes wrong on a cruise ship, it almost always makes the news. You've seen the grim headlines: passengers overboard, thrill rides malfunctioning, brawls breaking out on deck. Add ...

A cruise ship traveling to Florida was caught in a freak storm last week that brought winds so powerful they tilted the ship over to one side. The Royal Caribbean cruise liner tilted to 45 degrees ...