One of the biggest decisions you'll make when planning your cruise is where to go. From old standbys like the Bahamas and Caribbean to more ambitious options like Asia and the Arctic Circle, there are plenty of regions from which to choose.

If you've never tried cruising at Christmas, it can be difficult to put into words.

Picture yourself drinking a steaming cup of cocoa while you enjoy the sunrise from your cabin's balcony and exchange gifts with your loved ones -- no need to worry about making your bed, cooking a huge meal or cleaning up afterward.

As we usher out the old year and prepare for a new one, this is the time when we're most excited about new ships that will be launching in the coming months. One of the most anticipated is, of course, Carnival Mardi Gras. 

Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of the ship on December 18, 2020, but due to a temporary halt in operations at Meyer Turku in Finland due to the coronavirus pandemic, where the vessel was built, its big debut was been delayed until April 2021.

Universally, one of the most annoying and stressful parts of planning for a cruise is packing. Sure, we all obsess over what to toss in our suitcases, but how often do we think about things not to pack on a cruise?

Royal Caribbean announced this week it has reached a deal to sell two of its cruise ships.

Majesty of the Seas and Empress of the Seas have been sold to an undisclosed buyer in Asia-Pacific region, and will depart the fleet later this month.

These are the first ships Royal Caribbean International has sold since the cruise industry shutdown in March. While other cruise lines have sold or scrapped vessels, Royal Caribbean had been able to avoid such a fate until now.

Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of its newest cruise ship today.

The Mardi Gras was delivered during a live virtual signing ceremony at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland.

Delivery of Carnival's next new cruise ship has been delayed, but the ship is finally part of the fleet and will begin offering cruises in April 2021 from Port Canaveral, Florida.

If you're new to cruising, be warned: with this type of travel, there are nuances too numerous to count. But that doesn't mean we won't try.

We'll help you prepare for your first sailing with these 10 common questions most cruisers don't have until they're already onboard.

Naughty or nice? First, Santa has to go for a ride in something a bit faster than his sleigh.

Carnival Cruise Line released a photo of Santa Claus going for a ride on the first roller coaster on a cruise ship.

The Carnival Mardi Gras is in Finland, which will feature the BOLT roller coaster.  The ship will be delivered at the Meyer Turku shipyard later this week.

This article was last updated on April 5, 2021.

With everything the cruise industry endured in 2020, you might be surprised to learn that wave season is still a go for 2021.

As cruise lines release their deals, we're here to give you a primer on everything you need to know.