Carnival Cruise Lines will send its next new-build, the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, to Northern Europe to debut the line's first cruise program there, in summer 2008, Carnival said. The vessel, ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted by the cruise line – I was treated to a balcony cabin.

Intinerary: Seven-day Mexican Riveria cruises on Carnival Splendor sail round-trip from Long Beach with ports of call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Cost: Starts at $379, based on ...

This traveller not only discovered forking out for a balcony room is overrated, but uncovered a secret way to get a room “upgrade” while paying less. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted ...