Cruising looks effortless from the outside. You unpack once. Eat when you want. Drift from port to port. Many first-time cruisers step onboard expecting a slow, flexible escape. What they often ...

Land and cruise vacations can seem an ocean apart – especially if it’s your first time setting sail. From onboard drink packages to muster drills, there’s a lot for cruise newbies to take in. Even the ...

A first cruise can feel overwhelming if you don’t know how things really work on board. From embarkation and dining to cabins ...

Reviewing safety protocols, walking the ship, and meeting your room steward are some of the many things you should do after ...

I've taken more than 40 cruises, and I'm still the person who packs an anti-nausea kit. Most sailings are smooth because I plan ahead. But earlier this year, crossing rough waters in Japan, a bout of ...

Planning your first cruise this South African cruise season? Here are 10 things you should expect before you get on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tipping is one of the most commonly debated topics among cruise vacationers, and one of the most confusing parts of the cruise ...