Cruises

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On Board: Business, Luxury, Wellness and The Blues

As cruise tourism expands in the region, India's ports—such as Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, and Kochi—could emerge as key players. Imagine stepping off a cruise in Chennai, sipping authentic filter coffee, exploring Mahabalipuram, and then effortlessly transitioning back to work and leisure.

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'Will They Know Not to Do Their Business on the Pool Deck?' First Cruise Line Voyage for Dogs Is Announced.

Four-legged vacationers will be able to hop aboard a new dog-friendly cruise next year.

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A Hacker Canceled a Family's Cruise After Their Confirmation Number Was Visible on Facebook

A social media photo blunder cost one family their dream trip — and thousands of dollars.

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Carnival Cruises Officially Installs Elon Musk's Starlink Internet on 100% of its Ships

Starlink is now the official internet for Carnival passengers.

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I Work From a Cruise Ship for 3 Months a Year. Here's How I Stay Productive at Sea.

Improved WiFi speed and reliability have been game-changers for remote workers who want to work on a cruise.

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See Inside Royal Caribbean's Most Extravagant Upgrades and a $100,000-a-Week Cabin on Its Icon of the Seas

Affluent travelers are spending thousands on cruise upgrades.

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Why Royal Caribbean Isn't Going All in on Massive Cruise Ships Despite the Wild Success of Its New Icon of the Seas

Giant mass-market floating resorts usually attract first-time cruisers and families, but more seasoned travelers have been opting for quieter ships with more bespoke itineraries.

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This Family-Friendly Cruise Could Knock Disney Off Its Pedestal, But It Costs $1,000 a Night — Here's Why

The line offers on-board activities and excursions that appeal to adults and kids alike.

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Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Two Men Stranded After Their Boat Sinks: 'They Were Adrift Way Too Far Offshore'

The men were found floating on a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Don't Say This Word on a Cruise Ship, Warns a Passenger Whose Major Faux Pas Shocked Other Travelers and Crew

TikTok influencer Marc Sebastian learned the hard way that some words are better left on the shore.

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'They Are Broke or Homeless': 3-Year Cruise Passengers Yet to Receive Refunds Are Pursuing Fraud Charges

Would-be Life at Sea cruise passengers saw their dreams capsize before the ship even set sail.

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I Went on a $4,800 Ultra-Luxury Cruise. This Is What Makes That Price Worth It.

The fare also includes roundtrip flights to and from the ship.

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Royal Caribbean Is the New Owner of the World's Largest Cruise Ship

The 1,198-foot Icon of the Seas weighs 250,800 tons and has 20 decks.