Gene Sloan

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line have been loading up their ships with over-the-top waterslides and water parks in recent years.

Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America and MSC Cruises are among cruise lines offering inclusive alcoholic drink packages.

Some cruise lines have hidden fees for all sorts of things. Here's what to be aware of and how to avoid some of the charges.

TPG's first look of MSC World America. This is the biggest-ever MSC Cruises ship and it's scheduled to debut in April 2025. It'll sail weeklong Caribbean voyages out of Miami every Saturday, setting up an epic matchup between three of the world's biggest cruise vessels.

Some cruises cost thousands of dollars per person, but if you're on a budget, TPG has six ways you can save some money on your next sailing.

MSC Cruises has one of the largest fleets in the cruise business, with 22 ships that range in age from one to 23 years old.

Epic cruises to the North Pole, Antarctica and other polar regions are among the trips that qualify for a monster United MileagePlus bonus offer of 245,000 miles.

Many cruise lines have developed robust loyalty programs with perks that reward their most loyal customers — here's how they compare.

Frequent cruisers with Holland America can earn valuable perks with the cruise line's 5-tier Mariner Society loyalty program. Here's an overview and what we love about it.

Norwegian offers a seven-tier cruise loyalty program that brings frequent cruisers lots of perks.

Disney offers a four-tiered loyalty program for frequent cruisers that brings such perks as early access to onboard activities and free specialty dining.

A guide to perks, benefits, tiers and earnings thresholds for the MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program for MSC Cruises.

Disney offers a four-tiered loyalty program for frequent cruisers that brings such perks as early access to onboard activities and free specialty dining.

Does Viking Cruises have a loyalty program? Yes, but the Viking Explorer Society is not like most other cruise line loyalty programs.

Explora I, like its sister Explora II, is a luxury cruise ship for luxury travelers who haven't considered a cruise until now.

The world's largest cruise line has raised this fee in recent years by more than 50%.

The most popular cruise destination in North America is about to get a sister.

As you rise through the six levels of the Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club, you'll quickly reach a point where you're getting all sorts of discounts and freebies.

Several cruise lines have gone all-in on the idea of adults-only cruises. Here are four brands that are catering specifically to a grown-up crowd.

You'll soon have a notable new option for an epic trip to Patagonia and Antarctica.