Michael Ferrante examines plans to build the world’s biggest cruise ships, trends and close-to-home cruising options.

Paul Gauguin is dedicated to exploring the South Pacific, with voyages to Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea. As the only cruise line focused on this region, it offers cultural immersion and luxury onboard ...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has partnered with the Pacific Whale Foundation to expand the Keiki Whale Watch program, ...

Nude cruises are chartered sailings that offer a clothing-optional environment for nudists and naturists. Passengers are ...

The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent ...

The U.S. Coast Guard praised Trilogy Excursions tour crews for assisting in a rescue off Maalaea on Jan. 29 when a catamaran ...

Although it’s logical to assume that most cruise lines would treat other cruise lines in a competitive manner, the reality is that the cruise industry is quite collaborative. Cruise line CEOs like ...

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Hawaii’s new 11 percent hotel tax for supporting environmental preservation and climate change relief would extend to cruise lines, also, which has led the cruise industry to warn of a potential legal ...