Author: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

The cost of tickets to Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme park meccas is soaring. But don’t panic. There are plenty of ways to save.

Virgin Voyages, the new cruise line backed by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, will have some of the biggest suites at sea.

River cruise specialist Avalon Waterways has unveiled a stylish new vessel on the Mekong River called Avalon Saigon.

Upscale line Oceania Cruises on Tuesday announced plans for two new ships that will carry roughly 1,200 passengers at double occupancy.

Cruise giant Carnival has pushed back a plan to add charges for more room service items on its ships.

A live version of the Marvel character Captain Marvel will appear on Disney Magic in coming months as part of the line’s Marvel Day at Sea cruises.

Cruise giant Carnival this week said it would begin charging for nearly all items on its room service menu starting in mid-January.

With the peak period for cruise bookings – aka Wave Season – just getting underway, USA TODAY Cruises offers a guide to the year’s hottest new ships.

Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line are among the big-ship lines unveiling major new vessels in 2019.