Quark Expedition's Ocean Explorer was sailing through the Drake Passage when it was hit by waves over 40 feet high.

A Wisconsin man who was rescued from a cruise ship following a medical emergency is speaking out for the first time.

The minimum age to sail unaccompanied varies by cruise line.

As the Disney Treasure sets sail for its maiden voyage, “GMA” takes a look at the new stories and adventures within the Disney Cruise Line’s highly anticipated new ship.

The man aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise was reportedly detained with zip ties and handcuffs by security after a struggle. Law enforcement is investigating it as a suspicious death.

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has announced Mexico's new cruise passenger tax will be postponed until July 2025.

A new annual cruise pass from Virgin Voyages and other top cruise line deals being offered this Travel Tuesday.

Hallmark Channel announced a Christmas Cruise on Thursday, a Chistmas-themed adventure set to sail in November 2025.

The Disney Treasure is the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and was christened in New York City ahead of its maiden voyage.

A Disney Cruise Line ship rescued four people from a sinking catamaran Sunday.

Search efforts have been suspended for a 66-year-old woman who fell overboard on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Villa Vie Odyssey is now three months past its original launch date.

A cruise that promised three years at sea is stuck in the harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail. ABC News' Trevor Ault reports.

Princess Cruises has various options for how to pay or adjust its Crew Appreciation fees that must be paid before disembarkment.

The new cruise ship will sail to the Bahamas and the western Caribbean with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.

The new Disney Destiny cruise ship will make its maiden voyage in late 2025 with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.

A new slate of Holland America cruises to Europe will offer viewings of the northern lights, a total solar eclipse or a summer solstice above the Arctic Circle.

As the mayor of Barcelona announced plans to raise the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers, industry leaders in the U.S. explain their stance.

A family that missed rejoining their cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska speaks out about their experience after getting stranded.

Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, is working on an agreement with major cruise lines to limit the daily number of visitors starting in 2026.

Royal Caribbean group announced a new loyalty status match program across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.

A man had three seizures near the end of a Royal Caribbean cruise. While being evacuated, he received a bill, including $2,500 in charges from the ship's medical center.

Teachers eyeing a summer vacation can find discounts and onboard credits on Norwegian Cruise Line.

35-year-old Ntando Sogoni, from South Africa, was arrested in Juneau, Alaska on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

A van slammed into a group of passengers, killing a 68-year old woman and injuring 5 others. Four are in serious condition.

Holland America initiates an investigation with local authorities into the deaths of two crew members aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas.

Norwegian Cruise Line passengers claim their trip was changed to "round-trip of South America" while onboard, and their itinerary altered in the middle of their voyage.

The Cunard Line ship departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 22.

The sculptures were part of Carnival's "ever-changing collection of fine art," the cruise line said.

Australian couple Marty and Jess Ansen are spending their retirement aboard a cruise ship.

A guest aboard a Carnival cruise ship was reported missing by family Monday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.

The DOJ unsealed charges against a man who allegedly put a camera inside a bathroom onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and filmed 150 people, including 40 minors.

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger from Australia who went overboard a few hundred miles off the coast of Hawaii.

The Trusdales were passengers on the Viking Polaris cruise ship sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina, last week.

An investigation is underway into how an American passenger was killed when a so-called “rogue wave” hit the Viking Polaris cruise ship.

The Viking Polaris ship was sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina, at the time.

The 28-year-old was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico after treading water for almost 24 hours after he was last seen in a bar aboard the Carnival Valor.

High speed internet is coming to the high seas, as Royal Caribbean announces it will implement Elon Musk’s Starlink internet on all its ships.

The cruise line canceled at least 11 voyages on the Diamond Princess from Sept. 1 through mid-November as it tries to “overcome our labor shortages.”

A major cruise line is being forced to cancel trips due to staffing shortages. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has more.

The ship will return to Seattle on Thursday.

The Crystal Symphony, a luxury cruise ship, was scheduled to return to Florida on Saturday, but was diverted to the Bahamas after a judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit.

There are guidelines passengers booking on major cruise lines must follow even before they're allowed to board a ship.

Cruise lines race to vaccinate thousands of crew for mid-July restart

The cruise lines are trying to make a comeback a year after being forced to dock their ships because of the pandemic.

Ships that carry more than 250 people are still banned from U.S. waters. Both cruise lines said adult passengers and crew members will need proof of the COVID-19 vaccine and kids must test negative.

The Indiana man who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide of his granddaughter during a cruise ship was served with probation.

The $2 trillion stimulus package was passed by lawmakers Friday.

The "Carnival Glory" is back at sea after being damaged while trying to dock on the island of Cozumel.

Two Carnival cruise ships collided on Friday.