When did you last go to an exciting hotel or resort? Hotels can be inviting, classy, comfortable, and often very expensive, but rarely exciting, and

While the cruise industry is increasingly global, the foreseeable growth potential is first and foremost in Europe, according to Pier Luigi Foschi, chairman and CEO

Carnival Cruise Lines’ ships are on the “move” resulting from the introduction of new ships, but also to offer new products in certain markets and

All commercial ships face the same risks, but to varying degrees, according to Commander Wilford R. Reams at the U.S. Coast Guard Cruise Ship National

The Caribbean maintains its position as the most popular cruise destination in the world, capturing more than 40 percent of all the passengers, despite the

While rating ships on an intricate point system, luxury is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, according to Douglas Ward, author of Berlitz Complete

Newbuildings continue to evolve, even after they are contracted, as evidenced by the fifth Solstice-class ship, the Celebrity Reflection, which is switching to the latest

The growing popularity of specialty restaurants has generated some criticism that cruise lines may be paying less attention to the regular dining operation in order