Carnival Cruise Line already offers more cruises out of Maryland than any other cruise line, and now the company has agreed to a five-year extension with

Most cruise lines have adults-only pool areas where you have to be at least 18 years of age to use the facilities. They're a welcome refuge for many passengers, especially on Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships,

Cruise lines reserve the right to change itineraries as needed, and it’s not uncommon for some of the details of a cruise you’ve booked to change before the ship actually sails. As an example, I took my family on a Christmas cruise a couple years ago on Carnival Magic.

Carnival Cruise Line cruise directors work with various department leaders to set the entertainment schedules on the ships. Scheduling can be tricky as some choices force others. A parade that goes through the central areas of the ship,

While cruise ship passengers can't really get in the way of operating the ship, they can cause disruptions. In many ways, it's like a person in the back seat of the car making a lot of noise or kicking the driver's seat.