Each year, Princess Cruises announces the winners of their C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards, honoring the best shore excursions and guides in Alaska ports based primarily on passenger feedback. If you're planning an Alaska cruise, take a look at these winners when planning your shore excursions.

Big consumer brands are everywhere these days, even on cruise ships. A quick look at major cruise lines shows partnerships with leading television personalities, popular children’s brands, toy manufacturers and more. These branded experiences are encouraging more travelers to try cruising.

While deciding what to bring along on a cruise can be difficult, packing for a North Atlantic voyage through Canada and New England is often particularly challenging. If you're taking a cruise to this beautiful region, here's a suggested packing list for a one week Canadian Maritimes cruise.

One of the things cruise passengers like best is the somewhat all-inclusive nature of the cruise experience. Lately, we've been hearing from cruisers who would like to enjoy a similar vacation on land and spend more time on their favorite Caribbean isles. All-inclusive resorts are a perfect fit.

Figuring out what to pack for your cruise is always one of the toughest parts of the trip. Here's a detailed list of what to bring along on your next seven-night Caribbean cruise.

Carnival Cruise Line announced its largest retrofit project ever with the $155 million makeover of the 15-year-old Carnival Destiny. The wide-ranging redesign will add all of Carnival's popular "Fun Ship 2.0" dining, bar and entertainment features. The ship will be renamed the Carnival Sunshine.

Both kids and parents can enjoy late-night parties on their next cruise vacation. Carnival Cruise Lines is rolling out Camp Carnival Night Owls on all Carnival Cruise Line ships. These evening children's programs are offered for three different age groups and are supervised by Carnival's staff.

Flying to departure ports for Caribbean cruises can involve tight flight connections. As a result, many cruise passengers are opting to take only carry-on luggage on their Caribbean cruise to avoid baggage complications. Check out this carry-on only packing list for a week-long Caribbean cruise.

European Christmas markets river cruises are a special way to celebrate the holiday season. These enchanting cruises provide guests with the opportunity to experience Christmas markets in Europe’s most charming cities. Here are ten great reasons to take a European Christmas markets river cruise.

Cruises are a great choice for family vacations. Today's ships offer a wide variety of family-friendly accommodations. Make sure to carefully consider your family’s needs when choosing your stateroom. Selecting the right cabin can play a key role in the success of your family’s cruise vacation.