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.

This article was last updated on December 18, 2021.

The cruise industry is slowly inching toward a restart, and as ships race to implement required protocols, both onboard and ashore, prospective passengers are wondering just how different some of the precautions could cause future voyages to be.

One of the biggest questions is whether cruisers will be required to wear masks on cruise ships. With the Omicron variant of Covid-19, cruise lines are adding stricter mask rules for passengers.

A day after Royal Caribbean ended a cruise due to one passenger testing positive for Covid-19, local authorities say it was a false alarm.

Singapore's Ministry of Health announced after three different tests, the 83-year-old Singaporean man does not have Covid-19.

The CDC made it clear with its late-April update: Vaccination requirements are the way for cruise lines to fast track a return to sailing from U.S. homeports. But not all 2021 cruises are departing from U.S. shores. With cruise ships set to sail in Europe, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Alaska this summer, travelers are left wondering which cruise lines will require Covid vaccines for passengers and if the requirements change based on itinerary, homeport, or even sail date.

The first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to restart operations has encountered its first positive case of COVID-19.

The cruise line's new health protocols went into effect after one guest reported not feeling well to the ship's medical personnel.

After the guest tested positive, the medical staff isolated the guest and tested all crew members and guests who came into contact with the guest.

This article was last updated on February 28, 2021.

There are two types of canceled cruises: those canceled by your cruise line and those you cancel yourself, either of which might happen for a number of reasons.

If you're wondering about your refund in either circumstance -- what your options are and how much you can expect to get back and when -- we've done the research for you for the eight largest oceangoing cruise lines.

Princess Cruises announced its 2022 Alaska cruise season, which will go on sale beginning on December 16, 2020.

In 2022, Princess will offer cruises on six ships, including the newest ship Discovery Princess.

A total of 12 cruise itineraries are available, along with 25 seamless cruisetour options.

Today, many cruise lines have developed their own applications to streamline the check-in process, as well as enhance the onboard experience. Rather than have to carry around a paper copy of the ship's schedule, many cruise lines allow you to access it on the go at the tips of your fingers. 

Depending on which cruise line you're sailing with, you might be able to do even more with the app, like open your stateroom door, make dining reservations, order food to your exact location on the ship, and even browse menus.