Cruises over seven days long, or destinations like the Panama Canal and Alaska, will likely have fewer party crowds. Spring break cruises may bring to mind crowded parties on the lido deck and ...

Costa Smeralda, one of the company’s twin flagships, is currently plying the waters around the Persian Gulf, taking in destinations such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.

Sushino at Costa is the cruise line's first sushi bistro delighting ... With its high passenger capacity, you should brace yourself for crowds. On the plus side, the ship allows plenty of time ...