Erica Silverstein

It was 12:58. All aboard was 1 p.m. A long chain link fence separated my travel buddy and me from our cruise ship's gangway, which was mere minutes from closing.

What could be more romantic than a couples cruise? You and your sweetheart can explore new destinations together by day, stroll arm in arm

It's the end of an era. After years of offering variations on its Free at Sea booking perks promotion, Norwegian Cruise Line is sunsetting its

Most major cruise lines send at least one ship to Alaska every summer, but that doesn't mean every line offers the same experience.

Alaska cruise fans, you're in for a treat. Another giant cruise line is about to start sailing cruises in Alaska.

Many Alaska tours are worth the splurge, but you don’t have to spend money hand over fist in every cruise port. Whether you want to keep your vacation spending in check or simply wish for a break from tours, you’ll want to seek out these cheap or free things to do on an Alaska cruise.

If you're new to cruise vacations, you might wonder about cruise fares labeled "cruise cabin guarantee."

Icy Strait Point packages authentic Alaska into a beautiful, easily accessible port. Whether your ship stops for an entire day or just an evening, here are the top 12 things to do in port.

Cruises can be truly affordable vacations — but that doesn't mean you won't run up a significant bill booking your sailing or spending during your trip.