Tips, sometimes called gratuities, may be the single most controversial thing on cruise ships. Most cruise lines have two types of tipping. First, there are the daily included gratuities. These are ...

A cruise is unlike any other vacation. For people who have never cruised before, that makes it challenging to know what to expect. Cruises, for example, have rules that are closer to those set by ...

For many avid cruisers, a one-week cruise just doesn’t feel long enough. Those who have the time for an extended vacation often prefer 10- to 14-day cruises to really unwind and make the most of their ...

Before you pack water, soda, or juice for a cruise, you’ll want to note this key restriction from Carnival’s beverage policy.

From meals to on-board services, a solo traveler had a forgettable experience with Carnival Cruise Line.

Splash out on a balcony cabin so you can sit outside and watch the ocean, or spend a lot less on an interior stateroom and save the cash for excursions.

One of the busiest cruise ports in the world, Florida's PortMiami welcomed a record 8.56 million cruise passengers in 2025 and set a new daily passenger record on Nov. 30, 2025 with 75,201 passengers ...