Gene Sloan

Does Viking Cruises have a loyalty program? Yes, but it's not like most other cruise line loyalty programs.

Among the world's biggest cruise lines, Princess Cruises has one of the more modest loyalty programs.

Among the best-known cruise brands, Disney Cruise Line has one of the most modest loyalty programs — even after an upgrade that brought an all-new tier

Compared to some of its closest rivals, MSC Cruises has a relatively modest loyalty program.

Seattle-based Windstar Cruises is a relatively small line, but it offers a big loyalty program that can bring you all sorts of great perks if you sail regularly with the brand.

Epic cruises to the North Pole, Antarctica and other polar regions are among the trips that qualify for a monster United MileagePlus bonus offer of 245,000 miles.

What's the newest MSC Cruises ship? It can be hard to keep track, as MSC Cruises has been rolling out new cruise ships in quick succession over the past few years.

Getting a great deal on a cruise is getting harder. Strong demand for cruises over the past year has allowed cruise lines to raise fares sharply and cut back on last-minute discounts to fill unsold cabins.

Holland America is out with yet another epic Alaska itinerary that is unlike anything we've seen before.