What is the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program? All about the CDC VSP

On a cruise ship, you share common areas with hundreds — or, more often, thousands — of people. It’s important to know these spaces are clean and safe. In the 1970s, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program to ensure cleanliness on cruises. The goal of the program is…

The best places to cruise in the fall, whether you want to wear a sweater or a swimsuit

When it comes to fall cruises, Canada and New England sailings tend to snag most of the glory. It might seem hard to beat the experience of cruising up the New England coast to Canada, witnessing the fire-hued leaves, sampling plates of fresh lobster and spotting majestic whales. However, beyond fall foliage itineraries, plenty of…