Travel agent Cathy Diercksen tells PEOPLE how your next cruise can be guaranteed smooth sailing ...

From room size to food quality, my first-ever cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas was full of surprises.

From cabins on the back of a ship to lower-deck ones, there are rooms to never book on a cruise if you want to avoid seasickness, noise, and crowds.

Luxury cruise bookings are rising, while operators ready new ships and amenities.

While balcony cabins are often marketed as the ultimate cruise luxury, there are hidden downsides that cruise lines aren't ...

The 181,000-gross-ton Grandiosa is two years newer and 50 feet longer than the Meraviglia, opening up room for additional ...