Nathan Diller covers cruises for USA TODAY's travel team. He writes a mix of daily news stories and features, from first looks at new ships to cruise line guides and industry trend pieces.
In addition to trips at sea, he writes about other news including government regulations and geopolitical developments impacting travel, and destinations on land.
Prior to joining USA TODAY in 2022, Nathan covered a variety of other topics including entertainment, food and human interest stories. His work has also appeared in The Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, Vulture and elsewhere.
He is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School.
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My Recent Work
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Cruise guest used stolen identity to 'enrich himself' at casino
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Cruise guest allegedly tried to take photos under passenger's dress
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Cruise guest pleads guilty to sexually abusing teen onboard
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Inside Carnival’s newly upgraded Bahamas island
Skip the bikini. Your swimsuit may be fine onboard, but not on shore.
This major cruise line canceled 3 months of sailings
A dozen people sick in expedition cruise norovirus outbreak
Luxury cruise ship helps rescue man nearly 500 miles offshore
The surprising differences between river and ocean cruises
Southwest Airlines revises seat policy for these travelers
Cruise passengers were warned about taking food from buffets
Forget river cruises: These Christmas market sailings go bigger
He burned his feet on the pool deck. Now he's suing the cruise line.
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Memorial Day travel chaos: What flyers and drivers face today
I thought Great Lakes cruising would be niche. I was wrong.
What I saw during a Great Lakes cruise with Victory Cruise Lines
Carnival sued after passenger's mobility scooter tips over
Cruise ship spots distress flag, rescues 9 at sea
Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico project hits major setback
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Carnival cruise guest dies after driving mobility scooter off pier
Hantavirus, norovirus and the truth about germs on cruises
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise sickens 115 guests, crew
Child exploitation investigation leads to cruise ship arrests
Hantavirus updates: US residents monitored for case spread
Latest on cruise ship outbreak: Hantavirus being monitored in US
Why you likely won't see rodents your next cruise
Why you likely won't see rats, mice on cruises
What to know about hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: Cause, death toll
Passenger dies at Norwegian's cruise line private island
Why you should consider checking bags on your next cruise
3 dead after suspected hantavirus cases on cruise ship, WHO says
Cruise ports frequent travelers skip, and why they stay onboard
Skip the crowds: 5 underrated US cruise ports you can try now