Victoria is latest queen in Cunard's lineage

The rising sun peeked under red-orange clouds splayed over the Caribbean port of Cristóbal and backlighted the small armada of ships...

Cruise ships focus on fun

Bedazzled by all the hoopla over the debut of Royal Caribbean's Oasis, it was easy to miss the recent launch of Carnival Cruise Lines'...

Getting into shipshape on a macrobiotic cruise

Recently, a kid named Sandy Pukel, whom I haven't seen since high school, tracked me down through Facebook. Turns out he is no longer a...

Cruises that fit the (modest) bill

Colin Markland relishes the feel of an ocean breeze as it musses his white hair. The 80-year-old retired doctor lives in Charleston, S.C.,...

The repositioning cruise fare game

Without too much effort, even a novice can snare a great fare on a one-way repositioning cruise.

Water, water everywhere on Oasis' deck

"Think of bouncing up and down in the back of the school bus," Scott Butler says. "Now think of 135,000 gallons of water bouncing up from...

Oasis of the Seas' food options

When Oasis of the Seas is sailing at capacity, the food staff will prepare about 35,000 meals a day, from pizza and burgers to the $75...

Likes and dislikes about Oasis of the Seas

This was not my first cruise, but it was my first on Royal Caribbean. Some RC regulars grumbled that the company has cut back. There were...

First-timer finds that there might be something small cruises

When a trusted friend told me she loved her last cruise, my curiosity piqued. After all, she lives in a downtown loft and knows her Claret...

Once around the British Isles

Invaders have long stormed Britain's shores from ships. Now, increasing numbers are storming ashore -- waving wallets instead of swords --...

List of passenger cruise ships

Here is a list of many of the lines that carry passenger traffic, along with a list of their vessels. Ships that are to have maiden...

Tours and cruises: Myanmar, Iraq, Croatia and Italy, Belize and Montana

MYANMAR Keepers of tradition Antonia Neubauer, president of the tour company...

Luxury cruise ships are premiering

How posh are these upscale vessels? Imagine two-story loft suites, a miniature-golf course, a Central Park-like area, and a water park.

Cruise lines introduce ships big and small, and drop prices

But river cruising takes a hit, and possible hurricanes and a la carte fees loom on the horizon too.

A monumental cruise of the Potomac

After a hot day of walking around the Mall, cool off with an evening riverboat tour of some of Washington's many landmarks.

Bargains buoy prospects of a family cruise

Discounts beckon, but to be a truly savvy sailor, a little homework will help keep costs low and spirits running high.

Tours & cruises in Jamaica, Spain and Asia

A yoga retreat in Jamaica, an island-hopping cruise in Melanesia, art and culture in Spain -- take your pick.

Navigating a cruise solo

On The Spot by L.A. Times Travel editor Catharine Hamm.

Disney Cruise Line to expand fleet, Castaway Cay island features

The resort's family beach will grow, water activities will be added, and more restaurants and cabanas will be available.

An Alaska cruise to sink your teeth into

A Twilight Fans Cruise, scheduled to arrive and depart from Seattle starting in 2010, will offer a costume ball, a Q&A session with Twilight...