Not really, just lamely keeping with the theme. A Greek cruise ship that struck a volcanic reef and sank on Friday. In other news, we need a "Tragedy" or "Disaster" or at least a "News" category. picked by ReBoot 3 years ago

A luxury cruise ship carrying passengers between Rome and Singapore came under attack from Somali pirates as it sailed between Somalia and Yemen. The captain managed to outrun them.

That had to have been one helluva ride for the passengers. picked by jhordie 12 months ago

The captain of an Italian cruise ship foiled an attack by pirates off the coast of Somalia on Saturday by ordering his security crew to fire back picked by TheJehosephat 7 months ago

Would you like to visit Europe with the kids and without the hassles associated with overseas travel? European cruises are the perfect answer for families who are looking for enriching cultural experiences they can share together. A cruise makes it easy to explore new places and then return to the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship—complete with child-friendly activities and familiar f... read full post picked by ksmith016 2 years ago

A man who jumped from a cruise ship off Florida's coast early Friday was rescued about eight hours later by the Coast Guard, officials said.

image not from story picked by suebe 3 years ago

It took him 11 long years to build the ship, a process that was completed on June 23, 2005. On that day his ship started sailing from port Sarreguemines. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Say you're an executive of a cruise company, the demand for cruises is growing rapidly and you want to increase the passenger capacity of your ships. What would you do? You can, of course, order new ships, but it takes 3 or more years to build them. How about something quicker? How about you take one of your huge 12-story ships, cut it in half at the middle and add a huge block of new rooms? picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

The Carnival Cruise ship passengers are feeling more than the average sea-sickness, as 700 of them caught what is believed to be the norovirus. picked by ybne1else 3 years ago

The whale, about 20 metres long, was wrapped around the bow of the ship Saturday in full view of tourists at Canada Place, many snapping pictures of the disturbing sight. picked by kakana 4 months ago

The mammoth ship has seven neighborhoods, including a Boardwalk reminiscent of Coney Island. The ship has not one, but two rock-climbing walls, an ice-skating rink, and 24 specialty restaurants among an array of entertainment and activities. Now that the ship is in Port Everglades, workers will put the final details on the vessel. Perhaps the biggest job is the installation of some 12,000 shrubs... read full post picked by cecilberman 1 week ago

I know from experience that when a ship this big rolls like this - there isn't one full stomach onboard. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

The answer to a big question — the future of New Orleans' cruise ship industry — will begin to unfold Sunday when the first regularly scheduled liner to sail since Hurricane Katrina leaves the city's docks. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

Looks like a new trend... picked by suebe 3 years ago

Holidaymakers on the Aurora say they have effectively been held prisoner after engine problems forced P&O Cruises to abandon five planned stops. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Citing his heartfelt apology, Shields finally forgives Cruise for his statements against anti-depressants. Shields used them after the birth of her daughter and Cruise an avid scientologist spoke out against the use of drugs. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Travelers now have the time to experience a world cruise vacation. Crystal Cruises is offering the opportunity to experience all of the trimmings and onboard programming of its World Cruise in a 24-day voyage. picked by arrch8 3 years ago

"I can eat planets.."

Best Tom Cruise impression ever. picked by cb__ 2 years ago

A fire … 75 years ago this week … unfolded sensationally before the eyes of the world live on radio and in newsreels played in theaters and turned ocean travel on its side. Before it was over, 137 passengers and crew members would perish, and thousands would gather in Asbury Park as the burned-out hulk drifted and eventually beached itself. Newsreel video in article. picked by suebe 3 months ago

BERLIN — A cruise ship will evacuate passengers before sailing past the Somali coast and fly them to the next port of call to protect them from possible pirate attacks, German cruise operator Hapag-Lloyd said Tuesday. picked by Anni 12 months ago

As cruise-ship traffic rises, so does the muck the vessels pour into our waters, activists warn. picked by suebe 3 years ago