For a limited time, you can pay for an ocean-view cabin on some Princess Cruises sailings and receive a free upgrade to a balcony room. It’s all part of the cruise line’s 50th-anniversary season, ...

Princess Cruises announced a new Princess Upgrade program that allows travelers to bid on room or suite upgrades. The new bid-based system was developed through a partnership with PlusGrade and allows ...

Princess Cruises is offering up to $1,000 onboard credit per stateroom and $50 onboard credit for a third and fourth guest booked in the same stateroom during its Landmark Sale this summer. Now ...

Princess Cruises welcomes a wide range of traveler types, including families, solo passengers and couples in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. On smaller ships' longer voyages, you're more likely to find ...

When I recommend hotels, I generally suggest that the traveler strongly consider how they will use the room before paying for upgrades like suites and a good view. However, I feel stateroom selection ...

The cost of a cabin balcony has come down significantly over the years from what it used to be Use the anticipated time spent in the cabin%2C the slated scenery%2C and the trip length to guide you ...

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, ...

ABOARD THE CARNIVAL DREAM » The Titanic didn’t have them. Neither did the snooty Queen Elizabeth 2 or the swinging TV "Love Boat" Pacific Princess. But now many travelers refuse to cruise if they ...