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A 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’

31Dec

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A 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’

In the last few months, Beth Fletcher, a 39-year-old photographer in Derbyshire, England, built a small following on TikTok by recapping and analyzing the British reality show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” When the latest season ended in early December, Ms. Fletcher was at a loss for content because, she said, “we don’t have another good reality TV show on until summer.”Then the TikTok algorithm delivered: a video of Brooklyn Schwetje, a graduate student and influencer, sharing a day in her life on the Ultimate World Cruise, a nine-month-long, round-the-world voyage with Royal Caribbean. Ms. Fletcher was instantly rapt. “I’ve never been on a cruise, and the idea of a nine-month cruise blew my mind,” she said. After finding more videos from other passengers on the cruise, somethi...

The 7 Best 3-Day Cruise Itineraries for 2024

19Dec

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The 7 Best 3-Day Cruise Itineraries for 2024

Whether you're short on vacation days or you only have a long weekend to spare, three-night cruises offer a fun and affordable way to get a change of scenery. These shorter sailings from the U.S. often amount to a weekend cruise and only depart from Florida and California for now. However, short cruises still let you dine and dance on board, enjoy world-class entertainment, and visit nearby destinations like Nassau in the Bahamas; Key West, Florida; or Ensenada, Mexico.If you're looking for short cruises that pack a lot of good times into a weekend vacation, you should know that many cruise lines offer these trips, including Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises. Read on to find out which short cruises we recommend, where they depart from,...

The 19 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

17Nov

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The 19 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Just when you think cruise ships can't get any bigger, a major cruise line unveils yet another longer, grander state-of-the-art vessel – with the capacity to carry the population of a small town. To put the size of today's largest cruise ships into perspective: They often stretch three times longer than a 120-yard football field and some feature nearly two dozen decks or measure more than 215 feet wide. If you're looking for a vacation aboard a large-scale vessel, consider booking a voyage on one of these megaships: Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas(Michel Verdure/Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International) Length: 1,188 feet Width: 215 feet Gross tons: 235,600 As of 2023, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Launched in 2022, the Oasis-class ve...

GM recalls driverless Cruise vehicles after one of them dragged a pedestrian

11Nov

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GM recalls driverless Cruise vehicles after one of them dragged a pedestrian

Detroit — General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is recalling all 950 of its cars to update software after one dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October.The company said in documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Wednesday that with the updated software, Cruise vehicles will now remain stationary in similar cases. The Oct. 2 crash forced Cruise to suspend driverless operations nationwide after California regulators found that its cars posed a danger to public safety. The California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the license for Cruise, which was transporting passengers without human drivers throughout San Francisco. CBS News Bay Area reports that, in the crash, a hit-and-run driver...

25Oct

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The 26 Best New Cruise Ships for 2024

Cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism, with passenger numbers projected to reach 37.2 million by 2025, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Cruise lines are responding to this growth by building new (and often, larger) vessels with all the bells and whistles, including technological advancements that are more environmentally friendly and create the capability to use alternative fuels.U.S. News has compiled this roundup of new cruise ships that have just set sail or are scheduled to launch later in 2023 and in 2024, plus a preview of new ships coming in 2025 and beyond. The list includes everything from expedition and luxury yacht-style vessels to reimagined ships and megaships – plus the debut of a brand-new cruise line.Oceania Vista: May 2023(Co...

25Oct

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6 Cruise Lines Making Progress

Cruising comes with a lot of positives – it's fun, relaxing, convenient and often relatively affordable. But when it comes to the environment, it isn't all smooth sailing. According to recent research, a large cruise ship can result in a carbon footprint greater than that of 12,000 cars. Another study found that an individual traveler's carbon footprint is roughly eight times greater than the carbon footprint of a person vacationing on land."When we measure sustainability, it's important to look at the whole picture, and overall, cruise ships are too big, too dirty and too invasive to pristine ecosystems to be considered sustainable or environmentally conscious," says Marcie Keever, director of oceans and vessels at environmentalist group Friends of the Earth. "Their significant carbon fo...

Alaska Cruise Packing List: 36 Must-Have Items

12Oct

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Alaska Cruise Packing List: 36 Must-Have Items

Alaska is one of the most stunning places to visit on Earth. The vast pristine wilderness, ever-changing landscapes and opportunity to view wildlife – including bear, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, wolves, and marine mammals such as orcas and humpback whales – are just a few of the reasons it's one of the most popular cruise destinations.An Alaska cruise, however, can be difficult to pack for with big swings in temperatures, rainy days in the forecast and even experiencing four seasons in one day ashore. You'll need a strategic plan to pack for your trip especially if you're cruising during the colder months of April and October at the tail ends of the Alaska cruising season. U.S. News has compiled a list of essential items and ones you'll be glad you brought to round out your cruise packing...

26Sep

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Your Options by Cruise Line

Cruise drink packages can provide incredible value for people who plan to regularly imbibe on their voyage and want the convenience of an unlimited open bar package – whereas they may not be a good deal for light drinkers. Other options include alcohol-free drink packages, which let cruisers indulge in soft drinks, hot chocolate, specialty coffees and a range of other nonalcoholic beverages.Whether or not to get the drink package is a question all cruisers face, and there's no perfect answer for everyone. Read on to learn about the drink packages offered by the major cruise lines and what each beverage package includes.Expert tip: The price of each beverage package will vary from sailing to sailing and may change at any time. Also note that cruise drink packages are almost always nontrans...

2Sep

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The 10 Top River Cruise Lines

If you'd like to take a cruise but aren't interested in the hustle and bustle of a massive ocean liner, you may want to consider a river cruise. River cruises offer the chance to visit lesser-known ports around the world, thanks to the small size and maneuverability of the vessels. These sailings are known to provide exceptional, personalized service, as most welcome fewer than 200 guests at a time. On top of that, you'll spend the majority of your trip exploring a different port each day, as most destinations along the waterways are fairly close together.To help you determine the best river cruise line for you, U.S. News analyzed traveler and expert reviews and detailed the onboard amenities, shore excursion options, price points, diverse itineraries and overall experience to expect belo...

5 Cruise Lines That Let Kids Cruise Free

12Aug

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5 Cruise Lines That Let Kids Cruise Free

Family cruises are popular, and it's easy to see why. Today's best cruise lines have pulled out all the stops to create the perfect trip at sea for kids, including the addition of children's clubs, onboard waterparks and staterooms with plenty of space. Since food and entertainment are included in the nightly rate, parents can enjoy themselves without worrying over the intricacies of that vacation budget.Some cruise lines make themselves even more family-friendly by offering promotions that let kids cruise free or special rates for a third or fourth guest on a single booking. These cruise deals can help you save big on a future adventure without sacrificing any of the fun.If you're angling for an affordable family cruise, it helps to know which cruise lines let children sail for free – at...