Public hot tubs on cruise ships might gross some people out, but paying for a private spa may not actually reduce exposure to dangerous, water-dwelling pathogens. A new report from the US Centers for ...

Two Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks on cruises likely stemmed from private hot tubs onboard, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The health agency was ...

Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to U.S. cruise ship hot tubs, according to reports. Private outdoor hot tubs on the balconies of two cruise ships were pinpointed as the ...

Cruise ships are cesspools of disease and misery, yet for some reason people keep shelling out to sit on a boat for months if not years on end. It shouldn't be any surprise that folks get sick on ...

Passengers are starting to fight back when it comes to hot tub etiquette on cruise s. Hot tub and whirlpools are a key feature on many ships, offering a space to relax with views of the sea or latest ...

When asked what cruise trends need to stop in 2026, the top complaints are against unsupervised children, chair hogs, and ...

Carnival Cruise Line has earned bonus points in recent months for rule changes. Among them included a ban on an "annoying" electronic device. Carnival stepped up and banned Bluetooth speakers. The ...

Lesley Carlin provides etiquette tips for unique travel situations. Jan. 14, 2011— -- Question: What's with large groups of people taking over the hot tubs on cruise ships? On my last cruise, ...