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A norovirus outbreak hit a luxury Cunard cruise ship, leaving nearly 200 passengers sick
A norovirus outbreak on Cunard's flagship cruise ship resulted in 183 passengers and 14 crew reporting gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting.
I was on a cruise when they told us to turn off all the lights because of pirates. It won't stop me from cruising again.
Lilly Mcginley was on Cunard's Queen Anne during a pirate alert. She said unexpected events like the attack warning give cruises a sense of adventure.
I've been on over 50 cruises. Here are 3 routes I'd sail again in a heartbeat and 3 I'd skip.
I cruise very often, so I've sailed a lot of the popular routes. I loved going to Barcelona, but port stops in the Bahamas aren't really worth it.
Look inside 8 ultraluxury cruise suites with amenities like pillow 'menus,' butler service, and karaoke lounges
Multiroom suites on ships by Royal Caribbean, Ritz-Carlton, Disney, and others can go for tens of thousands of dollars a night.
By 40, I thought I'd be a married homeowner. A cruise in Greece with my aging parents helped me find clarity.
She thought she would be married by 40. Still single, she chose to celebrate her birthday on a seven-night Virgin Voyages cruise with her parents.
I spent $6,500 on a small luxury cruise around Iceland. It was so good that I wouldn't book a megaship again.
I've been on a few cruises, but nothing compared to my $6,500 luxury small Windstar cruise around Iceland. The weeklong trip was so worth it.
How to pick the best cruise line for you, from family vacations to cheap getaways
Cruises have been booming in popularity. Here's a guide to some of the most popular options, from family cruises to ultraluxury sailings.
I've been on nearly 100 cruises. These are my 5 best tips for first-timers who don't really want to go.
As a seasoned cruiser, these are my tips for first-time cruisers who don't want to go on a cruise, from which rooms to book to the best itineraries.
I've spent over 100 days at sea. Please don't make these 6 etiquette mistakes on your next cruise.
After 25+ sailings, these are the worst things I see people commonly do on cruises, from using their hands at buffets to unfairly reserving seats.
I spent $26,000 on a 21-day expedition cruise through Antarctica and other bucket-list spots. I can't recommend it enough.
Our 21-day expedition cruise on the Seabourn Pursuit came with excursions throughout Antarctica, Falkland Islands, and Georgia for $26,000 a person.
Our cruise ship left without us. Some quick thinking and a key part of our booking saved us from being stuck for long.
I got left behind by a cruise ship while returning late from an excursion booked through the cruise. There are two likely reasons the ship came back.
I went on 50 cruises by the time I turned 30. I still think about 5 mistakes I made that future cruisers can easily avoid.
After 50 cruises, I still tell future travelers to avoid these mistakes, like sailing during hurricane season or flying in on the day the ship leaves.
I've worked on cruise ships for over 6 years. Here's an inside look at what it's like living on board.
From sharing 120-square-foot cabins to partying at the crew bar, here's what it's really like living on a cruise ship, per a longtime employee.
We paid $250 for Virgin Voyages' 'A Splash for Your Bash' package. It had cool perks, but it wasn't a good value for us.
I paid $250 for Virgin Voyages' "A Splash for Your Bash" package. I didn't think the deal, which included bottomless brunch and dinner, was worth it.
I've been on 14 cruises so far. Here are 9 things every traveler should do to have a perfect trip.
After taking 14 cruises, I've learned to make restaurant reservations ASAP and book excursions directly through the cruise line.
I sailed in an interior cabin on one of the most scenic 13-day cruises to save money, and I'd happily do it again
I booked an interior room on a famously scenic cruise across the Panama Canal. There were no big cons, plus I saved money and made friends.
I've gone on over 25 cruises. There are 8 types of rooms I'd never book — and one I swear by.
From cabins on the back of a ship to lower-deck ones, there are rooms to never book on a cruise if you want to avoid seasickness, noise, and crowds.
I went on a 2-week ultra-luxury cruise for about $480 a night. It felt like a wildly good value, and I explored so many places.
Our two-week Explora Journeys cruise included stops in Greece, Italy, Croatia, and more. It felt like a great value at $480 a person per night.
Stop paying extra for balcony rooms on cruises — they're overpriced and impractical
After over 50 cruises, I don't think popular cruise-ship balcony rooms are practical or worth the extra money. Here's why I avoid balcony rooms.