I stayed in Oceania Cruises' veranda stateroom aboard its new Vista cruise ship. It's the most luxurious floating hotel room I've ever boarded — see inside.

Fall is shoulder season for Alaska, Mexico, and the Caribbean—and for fall cruises, that means emptier ships which allow booking windows to stay open longer. In other words, now is a great time to snag a last-minute sailing.

Fourteen years after introducing solo cabins, Norwegian Cruise Line plans to more than double the number of solo staterooms across its fleet.

A growing number of cruise lines are canceling upcoming calls in Israel as fighting between Israeli and Hamas forces continues.

A walk in the woods is not only good for you physically, it’s also good for you psychologically. Studies show time spent in nature reduces mental fatigue and irritability, cortisol levels, and stress.

Cruise ship passengers had a rude welcome to France yesterday (8 October) as environmental protesters gathered to condemn their choice of travel.

As a frequent cruiser, I've often seen ads for Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) "Free at Sea" promotions, which promise a variety of complimentary perks, including specialty dining, bar packages, internet, shore excursions, and more. 

After years of anticipation from Disney fans around the world, Hong Kong Disneyland's World of Frozen land is set to "open up the gates" on Nov. 20. The multiyear expansion project was announced in 2016, and it will not only be the world's first "Frozen"-themed land but also the largest expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland to date.

The fascination with theNorthern Lights dates as far back as the beginning of civilization, with the dancing waves of coloured light depicted in French cave paintings as old as 30,000 BC. Typically, they’re only seen in the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere, near the Arctic Circle, on dark, clear autumn and winter nights. The lights are dependent on unpredictable solar flares ejecting charged particles that collide with gases in the atmosphere, so any trip to see the Northern Lights runs the risk of missing out on the spectacle altogether.

If you're drawn to the convenience and freedom of traveling alone, you could soon find yourself passing on a big backpacking trip to go on a cruise instead.

From the neon-light art installations to cool rooftop bars; genius space-saving rooms to artisan cocktail lists, the Moxy Hotels brand is all about fuelling a hotel stay with a playful essence. But, while youthful in ethos, Moxy, the youngest sister in Marriott Bonvoy’s hotel stable, also serves up a grown-up, intelligent offering, by tapping into what savvy travellers truly want from a city visit.

It's a great day for solo cruisers. Norwegian Cruise Line announced Monday its plan to expand its offerings to travelers who want to cruise without a companion. The line will more than double its solo accommodations across its 19-ship fleet beginning in January.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ilana  Schattauer, a 52 -year-old avid cruiser and cruise travel content creator. It has been edited for length and clarity.