Cruise News

With approval from the Cuban government in hand, Carnival Corp. will become the first cruise company in more than 50 years to operate sailings between the U.S. and Cuba. It certainly won't be the last.

Cruise passengers — who are, on average, 49 years old in North America — don't seem to be panicking over the mosquito-borne illness that appears to pose the biggest threat to pregnant women.

Interest in Cuba cruises, at least among cruise line executives, is soaring. Now it's up to Cuban officials and cruise passengers to say what happens next.

Two ships that can hold a total of 64 passengers will make up a tiny sliver of Celebrity's capacity in the carefully controlled Galapagos Islands, but the cruise line is eager to offer a wider variety of vacation options there.

Cruise lines are all trying to differentiate themselves as the number of global passengers increases. Branding campaigns and ad blitzes are one way to get that word out, but operators also have to focus on delivering a top-notch experience.

By announcing the addition of its next cruise ship five years in advance, Disney proved it is patient — and really good at building anticipation.

Recent tech innovations suggest the cruise industry is eager to dispel notions it's behind the times. But beyond speedier, cheaper Wi-Fi, will passengers notice the difference?

Do healthy cruise line bookings signal a robust economy? We'll find out.

Carnival Corporation hopes that a virtual reality version of a cruise will be enough to make newcomers try the real thing.

Consumers have become more conscious of the effect of travel on the environment. As one of the bigger polluters in travel — airlines win hands down, we know — cruise lines need to do more to explain the benefits of this to their customers, who often only care about a "deal."