Towel animals are a beloved cruise tradition, and Carnival stateroom attendant Michael Cajucom shows USA TODAY how to create an elephant at home.

The towel animals have spoken, and they’re not going anywhere. Megan Margulies, an author and journalist based outside of Boston, writes about health, motherhood, travel, and the natural world.

Mike and Enda's photo also prompted other holiday goers to share hilarious photos of the unusual towel animals left on their beds, in all manner of quirky poses.

Dish towels. They may have already served their role in the kitchen, but before you toss them, consider all the ways they can be ...

Swinging Monkey Windstar Cruises are known for their high level of service. The staff to passenger ratio is insane: for every four travelers, there are three staff members to serve them. And each ...

Our readers submitted their favorite cruise ship towel animal pictures on our Facebook page. Each cruise ship has its unique take on these creative critters.

There’s an unusual tradition onboard cruise ships (as well as certain hotels) for crew to conjure up towel animals. These are often left around the cabin to surprise and charm passengers when ...

Carnival addresses towel animal concerns Both Carnival and its chief rival in the family cruise market have its room stewards leave towel animals for guests.

No longer will origami towel swans nestled delicately on your bed greet you after a long day spent on the ship deck — unless you ask for them. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it is testing ...

The next time you go on vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line, you may notice something missing: A towel animal.

The Pensacola News Journal reports about 700 visitors brought trash bags, paper towels and food donations to help care for the sanctuary's baby animals during an event this weekend.

While Norwegian Cruise Line is rolling back the practice of creating towel animals for cruise passengers, other cruise lines have no plans to dial it back.