Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

Eight passengers who sailed on Costa Cruises’ Costa Diadema in Italy have tested positive for COVID-19.

A congressional subcommittee is investigating possible White House interference in the CDC’s “no-sail” order for cruise ships.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, autumn activities such as leaf peeping and apple picking have drawn renewed interest.

Vice President Mike Pence met with the cruise industry executives and the CDC Friday to discuss the resumption of sailing in U.S. waters.

Arnold Donald, the CEO of Carnival Corp., expects that the company’s cruise lines will be sailing by the end of the year in U.S. waters.

One question that remains unanswered about the resumption of cruising in November: Will the buffet, a cruise ship staple, ever return?

Cruise ships that carry upward of 250 passengers have committed to testing everyone for COVID-19 ahead of boarding. Testing will be done worldwide.

The Moon family’s harrowing cruise ordeal included a very sick infant daughter. Five futile infirmary visits. And eventually three amputations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday it is extending its “no-sail” order for the U.S. cruise industry through Oct. 31.

As if 2020 isn’t spooky enough, theme parks across the country are trying to uphold Halloween traditions — and that includes SeaWorld San Diego.