MSC gets biggest cruise ship
MSC's newest is a little lighter than the current titleholder, but has room for another hundred passengers.
Cruises and Ships
U.S. slaps back at passport hogs
As a crisis backlog of passports drags on, the State Department moves to block services selling appointments.
Luxury cruise is a super-fast sellout
For those with a lot of cash to spare, and willing to wait years for a cruise spot to open up, Regent Seven Seas has an offer.
UPDATE: CDC rules still rule cruises
In a last-minute decision, a Federal Appeals Court overturned a previous ruling and upheld CDC's authority over rules for resuming cruises.
Canada: First steps toward re-opening U.S. border
After over 16 months, Canada makes some moves toward re-opening to U.S. travelers and then the world.
Cruise and Confuse: Vax rules in conflict
Confusion over use of different vaccines for two shots and different interpretations by cruise lines gum up the works for some travelers
Venice cruise ban: This time it's real
Under threat to its World Heritage status, Venice finally gets a real ban on huge cruise ships.
NCL bites back at Florida vax law
Norwegian Cruise lines are suing for the right to ask passengers about their vaccine status, citing the First Amendment.
Carnival: Cruise buffet is not dead
Long declared dead, the lavish self-service cruise ship buffet may not be dead after all.
Florida cruise decision: double-edged sword
A Federal court ruling give Florida an apparent victory, but may hurt both Alaska and the cruise industry. An appeal is likely.
CDC: Cruising's fine if you're vaxxed
If you've completed your vaccinations, CDC says, you're good to go. And if you haven't, stay off the water.
Cruise lines' new rule for Florida
With Florida blocking cruise lines from confirming vaccination status, two lines say they will treat passengers as unvaccinated unless they volunteer their vax cards.
MSC planning a luxury cruise brand
A line best known recently for megaships is also entering a smaller-ship market
Noah's Ark stranded in English port
A dispute over paperwork and marine inspections is keeping Noah bottled up in port...
MSC's new ship leads skyscraper race
MSC's new World Europa is pushing the limits of skyscrapers at sea with 22 decks and an 11-deck slide.