Cruise ships are getting bigger and bigger every year, but one cruise expert reckons at this rate we could expect to see mega ...

Together, the 20 vessels of these five classes — Icon, Oasis, Quantum, Freedom and Voyager — make up Royal Caribbean's big-ship fleet. The line's remaining eight vessels, split among two ...

Royal Caribbean will upgrade three cruise ships in 2026. Through the Royal Amplified program, elevated cruise experiences will come to Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas in 2026.

Princess Cruises ship tilts after hitting rough seas. And Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess hit rough seas off southern Australia, forcing a temporary shift in course during its 113-day world cruise.

I've had forward cabins like that, and in heavy seas, felt that boom, and have even spent time on the balcony admiring the massive plume of spray when it happens,” noted PamtasticOne.

To help cut transport costs, many big ships use heavy fuel oil, the cheapest option for shipping companies, with an average price per metric ton of $500 in 2024, per ShipUniverse.com.