But not all Costa passengers have had horrible experiences. CruiseCritic ranks Costa Mediterranea and Costa Magica as the top two ships by the Italian cruise company, owned by Carnival. Sail one of ...

Fortunately, the 114,500-gross-ton Costa Fascinosa was reasonably nearby and able to respond to the distress call. It took three hours for the cruise ship to reach the yacht, at which time a ...

with many major lines launching new cruise ships. From never-before-seen onboard attractions to luxurious accommodations and cutting-edge designs, these vessels promise to further develop the ...

The CDC conducts random surprise sanitary inspections on cruise ships, scoring the ship on a scale from zero to 100. The review looks at common spaces such as pools and activity centers ...

A "B" is considered a passing grade on most exams. For cruise ships, scoring an 85 out of 100 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program review is considered a ...

Costa Cruises recently kicked off its 2024-25 seasonal deployment in South America with the arrival of the Costa Pacifica in Santos. Cruise Industry News looks at the highlights of the company’s ...

The yacht needed more fuel to complete the crossing, and the Costa Cruises’ ship obliged by refueling the sailing vessel. Costa Fascinosa Assists Stranded Sailing Vessel (Credit: Cristian ...

Norwegian Cruise Line currently has 18 cruise ships in its fleet. In terms of passengers carried, it is the 4th largest cruise line in the world, behind Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean ...

Advisors praise Disney Treasure adventure themeThe theming of Disney's newest Wish-class ship contrasts with the whimsical ambience of the Wish. There's good news and good newsHere are some ...

Melinda Crow is a Texas-based freelance writer and guidebook author. From camping to cruising, she's been writing about travel for 30-plus years. Her first cruise was on Carnival’s second ship, ...