The first day of a cruise holiday can be a stressful experience. As thousands of passengers get onboard, the ship can feel very crowded. On the first day, guests usually have their luggage delivered to their room by the crew. Although they…
Mega cruise ships usually have a huge range of cabins for guests to choose from. But while passengers can opt for an interior or balcony room, they can also pick their cabin’s location. Some cruise lines will charge passengers extra to choose…
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, looking to attract North American cruisers, will rebrand its cruise line Mitsui Ocean Cruises from Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line. The company will also rename the 458-passenger Seabourn Odyssey the Mitsui Ocean Fuji once the ship completes…
Everyone you know may have been in Europe this summer, but travel to the U.S. National Parks system was still on the radar for those who stayed closer to home. And despite a dip in visitation numbers this year as many travelers…
The buffet restaurant on a cruise ship is usually one of the most popular places to eat as it’s included in the cruise fare. However, it can be the scene of drama. From people taking too much fried chicken to reusing plates…
Thinking of booking a cruise? An expert shared her top tips for planning excursions, tours and day trips with Express.co.uk. Rosalind Cuthbertson runs Frequent Traveller with her husband Alan and has cruised many times around the world. Cruise tourists usually have the option…
More than 60 passengers recently fell ill on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship with “stomach flu symptoms”. Crew members also reported symptoms with seven affected by the outbreak. The voyage took place between October 8 and October 13. A Virgin Voyages…
MARGHERA, Italy — New cruise ships are constructed and delivered on a regular basis, but the creation of a Cunard Queen is still something of a rarity. And even among ship orders, the Queen Anne is a long time coming. It was…
Royal Caribbean Group on Monday evacuated U.S. citizens from Israel to Cyprus on the Rhapsody of the Seas, a mission CEO Jason Liberty called an “incredible effort.” The U.S. Embassy in Israel and Royal Caribbean Group confirmed that the ship would depart…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s move this month to double its number of single-person cabins was the latest cruise industry recognition of the increasing strength of the solo travel market. Cruise lines and travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings from single travelers,…