High gasoline prices and a slumping economy have put a damper on leisure travel. The timing couldn’t be worse for the cruise lines. With 35 vessels on order over the next four years at a total cost of 22 billion some cruise lines are cutting back and repositioning their fleets, laying off employees, and holding off from ordering new ships.

Losing your luggage after a long flight is bad enough, but what would you do if the airline lost your luggage on the first day of a 10-day cruise? Cruisers tell their stories.

Colorful strands of pearls and streamers adorning both sides of the hull add striking flair to the high-energy Norwegian Pearl. This ship revolutionizes cruising with the industry’s first onboard bowling alley. The four lane, ten-pin bowling alley is part of the sports bar/nightclub complex Bliss, which also features air hockey, foosball, arcade games and multiple flat screen televisions. Read for more…

Funniest ‘dam thing you’ll see

John Heald has done it again. Check out his video tour of a bathroom on the Carnival Splendor. You won’t believe your eyes.