As Caribbean sailings are affected by Hurricane Melissa, cruise expert Marc Shoffman explains how ships cope with extreme weather

The itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander was adjusted to avoid Tropical Storm Melissa. According to a statement sent to guests onboard, the ship will replace two of its planned visits due to adverse weather conditions.

With Hurricane Melissa moving at speeds of 175 miles per hour and preparing to make landfall on the island nation of Jamaica by the afternoon of Oct. 28, governments are warning their citizens to put off travel, while airlines and cruise lines are calling off trips.

Image via Shutterstock At least 63 people stranded in the middle of the ocean got an unlikely rescue. A cruise ship became their knight in shining armor, rescuing them from the middle of the Ionian Sea.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Glitzy ads of luxury cruises often feature the indulgences. They skip the less glamorous story of being sick at sea, and the limited treatment options available. When the Norovirus tore through a cruise ship in January, more than ...

A Viking Star crew member went overboard in the Mediterranean Sea during a cruise on Monday, prompting the Italian Coast Guard to launch a search.

The cruise line’s Norwegian Epic vessel responded to a search and rescue operation in coordination with Greek authorities.