Elizabeth Wright

Passengers sailing aboard a Carnival cruise ship now have to pay more to stay connected with friends and family back home. The popular cruise line has quietly increased the cost of all three internet plans by as much as 22%.

Between shore excursions, drink packages, and Wi-Fi, there are tons of ways to rack up a high bill on your Royal Caribbean cruise. 

Would you take a short cruise on one of the world's largest ships? Recently, I returned from a 4-night getaway on Allure of the Seas, an Oasis Class ship currently ranked 7th among the largest cruise ships in the world. With over 5,400 passengers onboard, Allure is packed with activities, dining options, and entertainment that make you feel like you're vacationing in a floating city at sea. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man believed to have gone overboard from Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess. The 72-year-old American man is thought to have fallen off the ship before it arrived in San Francisco on Monday, December 2, following a 5-night cruise to Ensenada, Mexico. The vessel arrived around 6:50am. According to a statement by the cruise line, officials searched the ship and sourced security videos. However, the passenger, who was traveling alone, was not located. 

After removing a popular appetizer from its Main Dining Room menus in 2023, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the return of escargot. Whether you're an adventurous eater or want to step outside your comfort zone at least once, cruising lets you explore different cuisines without the fear of commitment. If you order a dish you don't like, you can simply order something else for no extra charge. 

The departure of Carnival Liberty's 14-night Panama Canal cruise was delayed by one day after the 110,00 gross registered ton ship was diverted because of a medical emergency and then developing propulsion issues. After calling at Key West, Florida, during her 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise, Carnival Liberty had to divert course to Florida three days later on Nov. 29 to allow an ailing guest to receive medical treatment from a local hospital.

Recently, I sailed aboard Allure of the Seas on a short 4-night cruise to the Bahamas and enjoyed dining at restaurants like Samba Grill, the Main...

My recent cruise proved the days of finding last-minute deals aren't gone yet. A few weeks ago, I was browsing Royal Caribbean's "Going, Going, Gone" sale and found an affordable 4-night cruise on Allure of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships. The fare, including gratuities, was just $834.36 for two people in a standard interior cabin, or around $417 per person. 

Within the past three months, I've sailed on two of Royal Caribbean and Disney’s oldest ships: Vision of the Seas and Disney Magic. Though both ships...

Voyager of the Seas rescued 4 adults, 2 children, and a black lab off a disabled sailboat drifting off the coast of Marrakesh, Morocco. 

Carnival Cruise Line has released new passport rules for guests sailing to Panama. Did you know you don't necessarily need a passport to go on a cruise? While some itineraries, like one-way sailings from one U.S. port to another and international voyages, require a valid passport, some cruises permit a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate copy as acceptable travel documentation. 

Disney Cruise Line isn't known for affordable fares. However, when I saw a cruise advertised for less than $2,000, I didn't hesitate to email my travel agent. It was one of those rare deals that felt too good to pass up, especially for a Disney cruise to their new private destination in The Bahamas. 

Growing up, I primarily cruised on Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships. However, within the past year, I've started branching out to explore what makes...

The Paralympics was the making of me — being around other strong, disabled bodies showed me that I could be proud of who I was. Now with the Paris Paralympics, it's time to help others realise the same.

The journey of the Paralympics from a forgotten event to a global sensation has been a long and frustrating one, but these five athletes help tell the story of how we've arrived at Paris 2024.