Celebrity Equinox has the perfect balance of style

Equinox is truly an appropriate name for Celebrity Cruises latest Solstice-class ship. Twice a year, the equinox marks a near-perfect balance between length of day and night across the planet, and the Celebrity Equinox offers cruise travelers an excellent balance of...

Bad Fortuna: Family turned away at the pier

It was to be the family trip of a lifetime for the Succes family of Chicago – a seven-day cruise around the Caribbean on the Costa Fortuna. The voyage was the family’s first and was made even more special since they were celebrating Christmas together with their...

Sick passengers get the heave-ho on German cruise

When most people take a cruise they focus on the fun, the sun and the food. But here’s another thing to think about: sanitation. Poor sanitation can ruin your cruise. Just ask the 400-plus passengers and crew who were stricken by a suspected norovirus outbreak on a...

Top 10 cruise ships for children

A cruise vacation is a great way to travel as a family, since many elements of the trip are conveniently wrapped up into one stress-free package. From accommodations and meals to entertainment and activities, the almost all-inclusive cruise experience is a tremendous...

Noisy Carnival ship ruins family cruise

The Moscoes had high expectations for their Carnival Valor cruise to the Caribbean. The family had saved for years and chose Carnival because of its high reputation for family-friendly cruising – a perfect match as they were bringing their four-year-old daughter. When...