I was one of the first on board, for a two-night sailing and naming ceremony – the perfect initiation to the world of cruising in the capable hands of Captain Kirk (yes, really). I was told most ...

A new Park West space on Celebrity Xcel adds a vibrant cultural layer to the cruise ship’s already bold design.

MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Jackie Sheckler FInch offers a look inside Celebrity Xcel, newest ship in the Edge series, during the ...

Competition on France’s Seine River is hotting up, with more ships than ever cruising along this short but history-dense ...

Before the Champagne bottle is broken over the bow, employees—and me—kick the tires in what’s known as a “shakedown.” ...