In some cases, cruise passengers can embark without a passport – even on a voyage that visits other countries.

I've taken more than 40 cruises, and I'm still the person who packs an anti-nausea kit. Most sailings are smooth because I plan ahead. But earlier this year, crossing rough waters in Japan, a bout of ...

The cheapest times to take a cruise are typically during the off-season when children are in school. Booking a cruise one to two years in advance can often secure lower prices and better cabin ...