If you saw a massive ship docked at your local harbor, you might not be able to immediately discern exactly what type of ship it is at a glance. Specifically, is it an ocean liner or a cruise ship?

One of Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ships, Allure of the Seas, is getting ready to welcome passengers on board in Europe this summer with a major $100 million (£77 million) revamp. At 225,282 ...

Cruise ships are one of the best luxury vacations you can take, offering the experience of a full-fledged resort while taking you to exotic locations. The biggest cruise ships feature enticing ...

Before the advent of jets like the de Havilland Comet and Boeing's iconic 707 in the 1950s, overseas travel was accomplished almost exclusively by ship. These simple Point A to Point B journeys — such ...

Ships in our midsize category, with 300 to 799 cabins, focused on comfort, personalized service, and creative itineraries around the world. On board, you’ll find the kind of crew whose goal is to make ...

Viking’s newest ocean ship, the 988-passenger, 54,000-ton Vika Mira, was floated out on July 31 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The float out represents a major milestone for the ship, ...

Holland America Line will visit a maiden port in 2026, stopping for the first time in Odda, Norway. Before the town was added to more than a dozen itineraries, Paul Grigsby, the cruise line’s vice ...

As the cruise industry hits the mid-year mark, Cunard announced a "significant uplift in demand" following the launch of its 2027 cruise schedules. The storied brand posted a 55 percent increase in ...

A number of new cruise ships are coming online in 2025 and 2026 featuring an abundance of choice, from small ships to large ocean liners sailing across the globe. Discover the right type of ship and ...

A Carnival Cruise ship carrying more than 3,000 passengers took on a few more after rescuing a group of people stranded on a catamaran in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, according to a press release ...