Cruise History

A look back at a variety of different cruise lines from the past and present.

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A close-up of a red life ring labeled "Carnival Ecstasy" is mounted on the railing of a ship. In the background, the blue ocean stretches out under a clear sky, perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic cruise experience.

Final Farewell: Remembering Carnival Ecstasy in 2022 [PHOTOS]

Orlando Martinez October 24, 2022

Remembering 14 Cruise Lines of the Past

Sarah Bretz, Contributor May 5, 2022

The image shows the deck of the Carnival Sensation cruise ship with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and yellow umbrellas. There are thatched-roof structures and a large red funnel in the background under a partly cloudy sky, making for one of those perfect last look PHOTOS.

Last Look: Remembering Carnival Sensation [PHOTOS]

Orlando Martinez April 21, 2022

A collage of four images: the top left shows a cruise ship docked by a harbor; the top right displays a cruise ship cabin with a bed and porthole window; the bottom left shows another cabin with two beds; the bottom right image shows hands holding a small cylindrical device labeled "Zoe"—a glimpse into unique yet unpopular cruises.

9 Cruise Concepts That Didn’t Quite Catch On

Sarah Bretz, Contributor March 11, 2022

Aerial view of a shipwreck with multiple recovery vessels and cranes surrounding the partially capsized Costa Concordia near a rugged coastline. Brightly colored booms are deployed around the area, and large rocky formations are visible in the background, marking ten years since the disaster.

Looking Back: Ten Years After Costa Concordia

Orlando Martinez January 14, 2022

Behind The Name Mardi Gras: 50 Years of Carnival Fun Ships

Bruce Parkinson September 23, 2021

Timeline: 2020-2021 Cruise Industry Shutdown

Orlando Martinez September 2, 2021

John Heald: Keeping It Real At Carnival For 35 Years

Bruce Parkinson August 15, 2021

Final Look: Remembering Crown Princess and Her History [PHOTOS]

Peter Knego February 3, 2021

How Cruise Ship Went From Year-Round Residence To Scrapyard

Richard Simms December 20, 2020

Court Rejects Crew Lawsuit Against Celebrity Cruises

Costa Cruise Ship Joins Margaritaville Fleet in Major 2026 Expansion

Carnival Miracle Relaunches with New Features After Dry Dock

Mexico to Begin Charging Cruise Passengers a New Fee in July 2025

Carnival to Sell Oldest Costa Ship in 2026

Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Port Stops Through August

Carnival Cruise Line Drops Paper Tickets for Shore Excursions

Carnival Legend Begins First Season From San Francisco

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