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HAPAG-Dampfschiff Prinzessin Victoria Luise

The Horrifying Story Of The Prinzessin Victoria Luise, The First Cruise Ship

On a dark December night in 1906, the world’s first cruise ship ran aground in Jamaica—and in the wake of the crash, the Prinzessin Victoria Luise’s captain did the unthinkable.
January 15, 2025 Samantha Henman
Shocked tourist looking at a cruise ship bill.

I just got back from a cruise that I thought was all-inclusive—but my onboard bill is huge. What counts as “included”?

What does all-inclusive mean on a cruise? Learn what’s actually included, what costs extra, and how to avoid surprise onboard charges.
May 7, 2026 Allison Robertson
A confused young man standing in front of a cruise ship.

I was kicked off a cruise for violating their “code of conduct,” and now I’m stuck covering my own travel home. Is that legal?

Can a cruise line remove you and make you pay your way home? Learn your rights, cruise contracts, and what happens after a code of conduct violation.
May 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
AI-generated image of a man worried about charges from his cruise.

I disputed some unknown charges at guest services during the cruise, but they reappeared on my final bill after disembarkation. What can I do?

You did exactly what you were supposed to do when you noticed strange charges on your onboard account: went to guest services, and had them reviewed. But after the cruise, your final bill shows those same charges again. The good news is this situation isn’t as rare as it feels, and you still have several ways to deal with it.
April 14, 2026 Alex Summers
Frustrated cruiser with bad internet

I bought an internet package for my cruise, but the connection was terrible the whole time. Can I ask for a refund?

Cruise internet is sold like a lifeline. Then reality hits: pages won’t load, messages take minutes to send, video calls are impossible, and half the time there’s no connection at all. If you paid real money for onboard internet and it barely worked, you’re not wrong to feel frustrated. The big question is whether you can actually get a refund, or if “spotty at sea” is just something cruise lines expect you to accept.
February 16, 2026 Penelope Singh

My cruise line changed the itinerary and dropped the port I was most excited for. Can I get any compensation?

Discover what to do when your cruise line changes its itinerary and drops your favorite port. Learn when you can get compensation, what refunds or credits you might receive, how insurance plays a role, and the best tips for handling unexpected cruise itinerary changes with confidence and ease.
December 11, 2025 Jack Hawkins