I paid $2,711 for a 5-night sailing on Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages' inaugural adults-only ship. I liked the ship and my XL Sea Terrace balcony cabin so much, I immediately booked another sailing. My ...

I went on a nine-day trip aboard the Scenic Spirit, a luxury river cruise that holds 68 guests. My 344-square-foot deluxe room had a special area with a glass partition and tons of windows. I loved ...

I booked a 225-square-foot sea terrace room on an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise. Starting at $844 a night, the room had a balcony and a queen-sized bed that transforms into a couch. It felt ...

Your cruise ship cabin or stateroom will be your home away from home on a cruise vacation. Seasoned cruisers know plenty of tips and tricks to improve the experience. Whether you pick a luxurious ...

While booking an interior cabin for your next cruise may not feel like the most luxurious option, there are plenty of good reasons to take this route. Not only are cabins that lack a window or balcony ...

Are you a first-time cruiser and concerned about the size of your stateroom? Remember that cruise cabins are very different from hotel rooms. They are beautifully designed but are compact, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Choosing your cruise ship cabin or stateroom is an essential ...

I live on a cruise ship with my husband, who works on it, for six months out of the year. Life at “home” can be tight. Here’s what it’s really like living on a cruise ship. I live on a cruise ship ...