In 2006 a discarded cigarette ignited a balcony fire on Star Princess, and wind, open deck rules, and smoke turned it into a shipwide emergency within minutes. This breakdown follows the alarms, fire ...

Choosing the right stateroom can make or break your cruise, especially when you’re weighing up the savings of an interior ...

Spellbound takes on a new speakeasy theme on Star Princess, honouring vaudeville magician Richard Valentine Pitchford. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Imagine starting your day with a room service breakfast, ...

Star Princess is the newest addition to the US cruise line Princess Cruises' fleet. It's the second in the operator's innovative Sphere Class and will set sail on its maiden voyage at the beginning of ...

I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on over 50 voyages, and I never book balcony rooms on ships. Most balconies fit two people, so my family of three can't even comfortably sit on them together. Balcony ...

The shining new evolution of Princess Cruises’ next-generation Sphere Class is on track to welcome its first passengers in just a few weeks. A replica of her sister ship, the innovative and luxurious ...