In honor of National Plan A Vacation Day, The Travel Mom - Emily Kaufman shares why cruising is one of her favorite ways to vacation and why now is also a great time to book your next trip.

General Motors’ Cruise says it's suspending its driverless operations nationwide as the robotaxi service works to rebuild public trust.

If you’re looking for your next getaway, cruises continue to be a pretty solid travel bargain.

The world’s largest cruise ship is making a splash at Port Canaveral starting in November of 2022, Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday.

Rodger Rees, the director of the Port of Galveston, has asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asking for his help in pressuring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lift its moratorium on cruises by the summer.

HOUSTON – Unless the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. can be contained sooner, Americans won’t be cruising out of the country until after Halloween. Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Lines are among dozens that have extended the cancelation of sailings from North America through October 31. A late 2019 Economic Impact study from CLIA revealed that cruise activity supports nearly half a million jobs in the US and generates about $53 billion annually in economic activity throughout the country. “Each day of the suspension of U.S. cruise operations results in a loss of up to $110 million in economic activity and 800 direct and indirect American jobs,” CLIA wrote on its website Wednesday. “The impact of the suspension is particularly profound in states that depend heavily on cruise tourism, including Florida, Texas, Alaska, Washington, New York and California.”

The Strandcam in Galveston caught a lit-up Carnival cruise ship with the words “We will be back” on Friday night. Carnival is among one of many cruise lines to suspend outbound cruises for 30 days earlier this month. Princess Cruises announced a 60-day suspension in global operations from March 12 to May 10. The Strandcam is located in the Strand National Historic Landmark District which in the late 1800s and early 1900s, “was the heart of Galveston,” Galveston.com says. More coronavirus coverageTIPS: The tired parents’ guide to getting kids through this extended spring breakCOURSES: Scholastic is offering free online courses so your kids can keep learning while schools are closedPERSONAL STORY: ‘I had COVID-19 and here’s my story.’ Woman shares details of coronavirus experienceGIVE BACK: How to help Houstonians in need during the coronavirus outbreakHIRING: See which Houston-area grocery stores are hiring temporary workers in high-demandSOCIAL DISTANCING: 25 ideas to keep social distancing from dooming your weekendsQUESTIONS ANSWERED: Here are answers to 48 of your most pressing coronavirus questions

HOUSTON – Beginning March, Royal Caribbean will offer seven-day long cruises that will sail from Galveston to its private island, CocoCay, in the Bahamas for prices as low as $564. Cruise-goers will embark on an adventure on the “Enchantment of the Sea” ship, which will also make stops in Key West, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas, before reaching “Perfect Day” at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean says CocoCay has beach areas that make the island the ultimate sun-soaking escape and offers lots of activities to make the perfect beach day. The cruise’s lowest rates range from $564 to $920, with trips beginning on March 30 until Sept. 25. Here’s a list of all the dates available on the site:March 30April 6May 29June 5June 12June 19July 10July 17August 7August 14September 18September 25For more details on what the cruise offers, go here.

Bout tours and cruises at the Soo Locks can give people the experience of being raised and lowered while lounging in the boats.