Three cruise-dependent Juneau businesses say the boom in floating resorts visiting Alaska has strained the city's residents.
Going on your first cruise? Be sure to research your ideal ship, pick the best cabin for your needs, and book shows early.
Emma Le Teace has made a career out of her love of cruises. At 31 years old, she's already been on 76 voyages.
Tori Carter and Kirk Rickman sold their home in December 2022 to become full-time cruisers. They've since been on 29 sailings.
I cruise very often, so I've sailed a lot of the popular routes. I loved going to Barcelona, but port stops in the Bahamas aren't really worth it.
Japan began welcoming foreign cruise ships again in 2023. Now, it hopes to welcome 2.5 million international cruisers in 2025, surpassing 2019 levels.
My kids have been in cruises since they were little. We have rules like having meals together, but I trust them to do their own thing while onboard.
My friends and I tried Palo Steakhouse's unlimited brunch on a Disney cruise. The adults-only restaurant had unlimited food, great drinks, and a view.
I booked a $6,500 small luxury cruise around Iceland through Windstar. The weeklong trip was a great value and the best way to see the country.
As a seasoned cruiser, these are my tips for first-time cruisers who don't want to go on a cruise, from which rooms to book to the best itineraries.
After 25+ sailings, these are the worst things I see people commonly do on cruises, from using their hands at buffets to unfairly reserving seats.
Our 21-day expedition cruise on the Seabourn Pursuit came with excursions throughout Antarctica, Falkland Islands, and Georgia for $26,000 a person.
I got left behind by a cruise ship while returning late from an excursion booked through the cruise. There are two likely reasons the ship came back.
There are a few things I wish I had known before my first cruise with my family. Next time, I'll turn my phone on airplane mode and pack formal wear.
After 50 cruises, I still tell future travelers to avoid these mistakes, like sailing during hurricane season or flying in on the day the ship leaves.
From sharing 120-square-foot cabins to partying at the crew bar, here's what it's really like living on a cruise ship, per a longtime employee.
I paid $250 for Virgin Voyages' "A Splash for Your Bash" package. I didn't think the deal, which included bottomless brunch and dinner, was worth it.
Texas' Port of Galveston almost filed for bankruptcy in the 1990s. Its CEO credits the booming cruise industry for saving the port.
I was glad I packed a magnet and the right shoes for my first cruise, but I longed for laundry soap and earplugs.
After taking 14 cruises, I've learned to make restaurant reservations ASAP and book excursions directly through the cruise line.