Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the vice president and executive editor of Forbes Travel Guide. COVID challenged the cruise industry in unprecedented ways.

Between high travel demand and inflation, taking a trip this summer may be a pricey prospect. But if you are still looking to plan a trip, cruises are a more affordable option – for now. Stephanie ...

Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have ...