If following the crowds isn’t your thing, booking a cruise-ship shore excursion may seem like an exercise in futility. Lynn Langway explores how to break away from the masses and arrange an independent shore excursion.

At midpoint on a Caribbean cruise, more than a few passengers may be ready for a shore excursion that features something other than beaches and blenders.

That’s how my husband and I felt on a recent one-week cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Are you getting ready to go on a cruise? Before you pack your cell phone, here’s what you need to know before you get nailed by hefty fees.

Massive 26-foot waves slammed into a cruise ship in the Mediterranean yesterday near Barcelona, Spain, killing two people and injuring several more.

The huge waves smashed through windows sending water gushing into the public areas on the forward bow of the Greece-based Louis Cruise Lines ship, the Louis Majesty.

The abnormally high waves have been called “rogue waves” by some, but did they really come out of nowhere? And is this something that could happen on your next cruise?

Firefighters in New Hampshire battled a five-alarm fire last night that started at the Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach.

The blaze spread and tore through four more buildings before firefighters were able to bring it under control.

The Hampton Beach area draws a crowd every summer and tourism is an integral part of the region’s economy. Keep reading to find out more about the extent of the damage.

Cruises aren’t just about over-the-top activities and lavish accommodations. Educational-themed river cruises allow travelers to drift from town to town, soaking in the history and culture of the region.  

Dara Bramson investigates how education, both onboard and on shore, enhanced the travel experience while sailing Yangtze River in China.

It’s no secret that the state of the economy has led people to spend their money more selectively.

More than 400 people on a cruise in the Caribbean are being treated for a gastrointestinal illness that is sweeping the ship.

About one out of every four of the 1,800 passengers on the Celebrity Mercury has reported symptoms of upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea.

Keep reading to find out what the ship is doing to treat the outbreak and prevent it from spreading.

Big cruise ships have the reputation of catering to overindulgence…especially when it comes to eating and drinking. So when planning for your weight-loss goals, how about a guilt-free cruise that may actually be good for you?

If you have medical concerns and are planning to sail on a cruise, there are some things you should know before you go.