Cruise tips

It’s off to Alaska for MSC Cruises, as the MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle, the company announced on Monday.

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! 

Buoyed by strong demand for cruises, Royal Caribbean Group increased its annual profit forecast for the fourth time this year.

For those who believe that true exploration begins where the ordinary ends, HX Expeditions is charting bold new territory in the world of expedition cruising.

Cruise lines are banking on a new destination type to help them boost revenue, and it’s not emerging destinations like Dominica or those currently trending, like Costa Rica: it’s their own private islands. 

Carnival Cruise Line honored first responders who assisted with the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse during a celebratory event on board Carnival Pride on Sunday.

TravelPulse is thrilled to announce the members of its inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40. This prestigious honor recognizes the achievements of young professionals who are making significant contributions to the travel industry. 

When you've booked a sailing that's 132 days long, what's one more day? Fun — that's what. Holland America Line has redone the back half of its 2026 Grand World Voyage, which is now a day longer than originally scheduled — but for an interesting reason.

If there were only one place I could cruise for the rest of my life, I'd choose Alaska. I've enjoyed other destinations, but the northernmost US state is unmatched in terms of sheer, unspoiled beauty.

Add one more cruise line to the growing list of brands that will offer Alaska sailings in 2026. Following brief stints sailing from New York and Los Angeles, new 2,770-passenger ship Brilliant Lady — the fourth in Virgin Voyages' fleet, set to debut in late 2025 — will offer cruises to the Last Frontier as part of its spring and summer 2026 schedule.

Alaska cruise fans, you're in for a treat. Another giant cruise line is about to start sailing cruises in Alaska.

What could be better than an upscale dining experience where the food is complemented by impeccable service and only slightly outshined by 180-degree views of the sun setting over the ocean? Take the same restaurant, make it adults-only and put it on a cruise ship full of kids. If that sounds like an ideal date night and you like French food, then the Remy restaurant on Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy should be on your splurge list.

You booked your Carnival cruise vacation, and now you're rethinking the cabin category you've chosen. Perhaps, you've changed your mind and are willing to pay more for a room with a window or a balcony — or maybe you're curious if you can get a nicer room without paying full price. Can you upgrade your Carnival cruise room online or with a phone rep?

Royal Caribbean is about to take more than 4,000 passengers even farther northwest into Alaska. Starting in spring 2026, Ovation of the Seas will become the line's largest-ever ship to sail one-way voyages to The Last Frontier, offering both cruises and cruisetours — something that wasn't available to Royal Caribbean passengers before on a big ship.

From Venice and Amsterdam to Maine and Key West, popular tourist destinations are taking a hard look at cruise ship traffic and the crowds and environmental pressures they generate.

Onboard Obsessions is a new series that explores the can't-miss highlights of the best-loved cruises, from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.

It’s always a thrill to pull out of a train station and feel yourself picking up speed, wheels click-clacking over the rails. It’s even more thrilling when your train has no roof or sides, is as low-slung as a Mazda Miata and comes with a warning to watch out for bears crossing your path.

It’s full steam ahead for Disney Cruise Line as it’s experiencing an exciting period of rapid growth.

If you enjoy a big-ship experience but prefer that your vessel's sundeck not resemble a water park, then both Holland America Line and Princess Cruises should be on your short list.

Earlier this year, my kids' relentless pleas to take a cruise reached a fever pitch.

Just across the Ohio River, the cities of Northern Kentucky are still very much a reflection of neighboring Cincinnati, OH. You’ll see plenty of Bengals and Reds gear, as well as that of FC Cincinnati, the city’s Major League Soccer Club. But you’ll also find more of that unbridled Kentucky spirit. It’s a little more independent, a little more raucous — perhaps even saucy — and a little more real.