It used to be you would close the hallway door of an interior stateroom to complete darkness with the lights turned out, but the tunnel effect is now passé thanks to new technology. Balcony cabins may ...

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 ...

Love cruising, but don’t want to pay the money for a stateroom with an ocean view? Now it’s no problem. Royal Caribbean is set to unveil a high-tech feature on its ships that’s something right out of ...

When I started cruising in 2003, my family insisted on booking a balcony stateroom or a suite. Having a big cabin to share was nice, but we didn't spend much time in the room and seldom used the ...

Cruises can be a bit claustrophobic if you happen to be in an interior room. The already small space is compounded by a lack of outside access, and despite efforts otherwise, can feel dim and confined ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I spent three nights on Royal Caribbean's latest ship, Utopia of the Seas, in mid-November. I used Royal Up to bid $100 for an ...

Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas sets sail today showcasing for the first time its ‘virtual balcony staterooms.’ Now cruisers who miss out on a coveted sea view suite can enjoy the next best ...

SPARE us the portholes, please! Today’s cruise ship passengers are demanding luxury - but is a balcony really a necessity? But now many travellers refuse to cruise if they don’t have a balcony cabin. ...