Lauren Heavner is a singer who has worked on cruises for over 10 years so she knows the ins and outs of her work environment.

Nearly 100 people got sick in a gastrointestinal outbreak on a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. Among 2,164 guests ...

More than 100 passengers are sick on a Holland America Line cruise following a norovirus outbreak. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the liner currently has 107 ...

Among 1,894 guests aboard Princess’ Coral Princess ship, 59 reported being ill during its current voyage, along with 12 crew ...

A Minnesota man has spoken out after being left 'flabbergasted' by a $47,000 medical bill from his free week-long cruise ...

Nearly 120 people on board a cruise ship that departed from Florida this month have become ill with norovirus, according to a ...

Mike Cameron and his girlfriend won the free Norwegian Cruise Line trip to the Caribbean. A Minnesota man who fell ill with ...

On smaller ships, with up to 3,500 passengers and 1,500 staff, there are two doctors, three nurses, and sometimes a medical secretary. On larger cruises, with 6,500 passengers and 2,200 staff ...

Living on a mass-market cruise ship can start at about $35,000 per year for room and board. Additional expenses include medical costs, laundry and alcohol, which can increase the overall cost.