Travellers planning to set sail this season can rest a little easier—cruise ships aren't the norovirus breeding grounds ...

People board cruise ships each year seeking relaxation, but some vessels are hiding filthy secrets below deck. The CDC ...

Carnival Cruise Line’s infamous 2013 “Poop Cruise” is making headlines again, thanks to Netflix’s new Trainwreck documentary.

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The answer lies in public health. Cruise ships, especially those docking at U.S. ports, are required to undergo random inspections as part of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP).

According to CDC findings, these secluded spas rank among the dirtiest places on cruise ships, even dirtier than public bathrooms. So before you take the plunge, do your research and protect yourself.

Another thing in question is the CDC’s requirement of trial runs for cruise ships, citing the necessity of the financially hit industry to pay people to cruise during such testing.