Cruise ships are full of endless fun. But behind the scenes, there's a whole other world they'd rather keep under wraps.

Sworn testimony in a Florida custody battle has revealed new details about the night Anna Kepner died on a cruise ship, including that three teenagers were allegedly left alone in one cabin, a ...

Many cruise lines, including NCL, have been coming out with large ships that offer an incredible amount of food, ...

I think I’ve found the coolest bar at sea and all I needed to do was smile for a photo. Welcome to “IYKYN” (If You Know You Know), a secret space on the new Celebrity Xcel cruise ship. Celebrity ...

Certain cruise mistakes have no ties to specific cruise lines. Each cruise line, however, has slightly different rules, ...

Have you ever wondered what an ice adviser does? Hint: it’s nothing to do with cocktails. The role is to ensure smooth sailing for your cruise in all conditions. In the case of an expedition ship, an ...

Scenic’s 2026 Christmas and New Year river cruise will enrich your trip with a private classical concert honouring the ...

WE’VE had a corker of a year, travelling far and wide to hunt the best bargain getaways, newest spine-tingling attractions ...

The museum’s prized exhibit, which a young Sidney Crosby dented and dinged while practicing his shot in the basement of the ...

From cruise cabins to boathouses to off-grid inns to five-star hotels, The Independent ’s travel desk has rested their heads ...

Across the new releases of 2026, love unfolds in unexpected places. Reality TV sets, destination weddings, road trips, ...

Our guide had disappeared. He slipped away as we were distracted by the river flowing beneath the 800-year-old bridge where ...