Carnival Mardi Gras was sailing off the coast of Florida when it spotted a vessel displaying a distress flag.

The 'Carnival Legend' is the first ship in the company's fleet to debut the new "From Sea to Shining Seas' bow crest

Norwegian Cruise Line 's kids clubs cater to children and teens between 6 months and 17 years old. The clubs are typically complimentary, but you may need to pay a fee for supervised care after 10 p.m.

Shares of Carnival (NYSE:CCL | CCL Price Prediction) are up 9% in midday trading Wednesday while Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) is rallying 11%. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) isn’t joining the party,

South African infectious disease expert Lucille Blumberg was part of a team that identified a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship.

Jessie Trondeau describes life at sea as "fun in an enormous amount of ways" and says her 2 kids get to see the world in a unique way

Still, some cruise ship interior cabins are more appealing than others. Several of the most impressive inside staterooms feature additional floor space, making them roomy enough for a family of four. Meanwhile, others offer special features that dazzle and entertain – or even grant access to unique VIP areas across the ship.