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The Peruvian Amazon’s Newest Riverboat Explores an Exceptional Natural Reserve Teeming With Wildlife
Penguins on an icy cliff with a ship in the background floating among icebergs Antarctic scenery
I've Traveled to Antarctica Over 50 Times—Here’s How to Plan a Cruise Ship Adventure
A large cruise ship named Brilliant Lady sailing on the ocean
Virgin Voyages’ Newest Cruise Ship Is Here—and Richard Branson Says It's 'What the World Should Be'
A yacht on the water with a scenic mountainous backdrop calm sea and bright sky
This Is Why a Small Ship Is the Best Way to See Your Dream Destination, According to a Top Travel Advisor
A variety of vegan dishes elegantly presented on white plates showcasing diverse plantbased culinary creations
The Surprising Dining Trend That Cruise Lines Are Racing to Embrace
People walking on a pier between two docked cruise ships seagulls flying above
Yes, Cruise Ships Can Leave Without You—Here’s When and Why That Happens
A cruise ship sailing through a scenic fjord with mountains on either side and ice in the water
This Popular Cruise Line Just Added More Alaska Trips—Here's What to Expect on the Latest Luxury Ship to Sail the State
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A Brand-new Ship Just Launched in Southern Europe With Some of the Best Dining at Sea
View of the MSC World America cruise ship sailing on the sea
A Stunning New Megaship With an Eataly Restaurant, a Ropes Course, and an 11-story Slide Recently Debuted in Miami—and I Was One of the First Aboard
A red kayak paddles near a large iceberg in Antarctica
You Can Now Kayak or Camp Solo in Antarctica Thanks to This Expedition Cruise's New Program
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A 7-day Sailing on Queen Mary 2 Made Me a Cruising Convert—and Taught Me the True Meaning of Slow Travel
Cruise ship Ovation of the Seas sailing at sunset
This West Coast–based Cruise Ship Is Perfect for Family Vacations—but Doesn’t Skimp on Luxury
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This Cruise Line Just Canceled 41 Sailings—What Travelers Should Know
Rear view of a luxury yacht named Luminara, with a deck featuring seating and a view of the ocean
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches Its Third Ship Next Week—and We Got a First Look Inside
Holland America Westerdam in Sydney
This Classic Cruise Ship Is Ideal for Solo Travelers Looking for Far-flung Adventures — Here’s Why I Chose It for My Australia Vacation
Cruise ship named Oosterdam from Holland America Line at sea
Holland America Has 3 New 14-day Voyages to the Arctic—With Stops at Quaint Fishing Villages, Fjords, and High Odds for Northern Lights
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This Cruise Line Has 2 Sailings to Experience the 2027 Solar Eclipse
AmaMagna exterior
This Ship Is Almost Twice the Size of Most European River Ship—Which Gives Passengers Twice As Much Room
Silver Ray
T+L's Review of Silversea's Silver Ray Cruise Ship
A cruise ship docked near a colorful town by water in Greenland
Carnival Cruise Line Issues Weather Warning About This Destination's 'Significant Presence of Sea Ice'
Cruise ships docked near palm trees and a stone shoreline
This Is the Grossest Part of a Cruise Ship, According to the CDC
A helicopter in flight over a snowy Antarctic landscape, mountains visible in the background
This 12-day Antarctica Trip Lets You Explore the Continent by Helicopter
A modern atrium with a double staircase and elegant furniture arrangement
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals a First Look of Its Newest Ship—See Photos
Two cruise ships in the Bahamas
Cruises With Secret Destinations Are One of the Biggest Trends Right Now—Here's Why These Voyages Are Taking Off in 2025
A penguin in Antarctica
You Can Win a Free 12-day Cruise to Antarctica—With a Plus One, Airfare, Excursions, and More
rendering of Emerald Kaia in Croatia
This Boutique Cruise Line Is Building More Luxury Ships to Journey the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and France's Seine River
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I Celebrated My Mom’s Milestone Birthday on a Ship That Caters to Kids—and It Was the Perfect Trip
The Aman New York Yacht sailing in New York
This Iconic New York Hotel Just Launched Sunset Cruises — With Unbeatable Views of the Statue of Liberty
Aerial view of the Volendam cruise ship by Holland America Line
This 45-day Round-trip Transatlantic Cruise Retraces a Voyage From 1925 — With 20 Stops in Iconic Cities
A Ritz-Carlton yacht
The Best New Cruise Ships Sailing Around the World
Aerial view of Le Commandant Charcot
I Sailed Through Northern Quebec in the Depths of Winter on an Ice-breaking Ship That Can Go Almost Anywhere in the World
Lake Ashi in Japan
These New Land-and-sea Itineraries Bring Travelers on Long-haul Trips to Italy, India, and Japan in Style
Best Time to Book a Cruise
These Are the Best Times to Book a Cruise for Deals, Optimal Rooms, and More
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What to Know About All 15 Ships in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet
Red and white sailed traditional botas cruising the Nile
This Traditional Egyptian Ship Is a New Way to See the Temples of the Nile River, With Fewer Than Two Dozen Guests on Board
Zuiderdam by Holland America Line
This 124-day World Cruise Is Cheaper Than Living in New York City
Passengers on a Hurtigruten cruise
One of the Best Ways to Experience the Northern Lights Is With an Astronomer at Sea — Here's What It's Like
The Danube River in Budapest
This T+L Reader-loved Cruise Line Will Launch European River Trips in 2027
A cruise ship in Alaska
This 28-day 'Glaciers and Volcanoes' Cruise Costs Less Than $135 Per Day — and Americans Don't Even Need a Passport
Kayaking in Greenland
This Luxury Expedition Cruise Line Debuts 4 New Greenland Cruises — the First-ever Itineraries With Roundtrip Flights From New York
A cruise ship sailing aroung Palau.
This Expedition-style Ship From Four Seasons Is Like a Floating Resort in the South Pacific
Exterior of the MSC World Europa
I Traveled on One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships — but Had a Luxe Experience Thanks to This Booking Hack
A cruise ship sailing through New Zealand
This Small-ship Cruise Line Just Announced a 188-night World Cruise — and It Visits 37 Countries
A group of ships in a bay in Tahiti.
These Lesser-visited South Pacific Islands Are Best Seen by a Small-ship Cruise — How to Plan Your Trip
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This Might Be the Coolest Alaska Cruise to Take in 2025
Ilma Yacht Ritz Carlton exterior
This Superyacht-inspired Ship Is the Perfect Vacation for First-time Cruisers — Here's Our Full Review of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma
The Seabourn Pursuit cruise ship in Australia
This Luxury Expedition Ship Goes to Some of the Planet’s Most Beautiful, Remote Coastlines — Here’s What It’s Like on Board
The exterior of the Rotterdam ship by Holland America Line
This Classic Cruise Ship Is a Fantastic Vacation Value, With Incredible Live Music and Access to a Private Island in the Caribbean
Margaritaville at Sea at sea
This Iconic Cruise Is Bringing Dog-friendly Sails to Florida — With Canine Massages, Splash Stations, and Costume Contests
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Royal Caribbean Has 28 Cruise Ships — Here's What You Need to Know About the Fleet
Travel + Leisure Cruise Summit
What the Future of Cruise Vacations Will Look Like, According to the Experts
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How to Secure a Free Cabin Upgrade on Your Next Cruise Adventure
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10 Best Cruises to Bermuda for Every Type of Traveler
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Norwegian Cruise Line Will Debut a Brand-new Ship in 2026 — With a Hybrid Waterslide and Roller Coaster
Cruise ship docked at shore
What to Know About Repositioning Cruises — Unique, One-way, Extended Itineraries That Can Be a Steal
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A Guide to All 11 Holland American Cruise Ships
Exterior of the SH Diana at sea
This Elegant 96-Room Ship Is Putting a Stylish Spin on Expedition Cruising
The Norwegian Getaway. cruise ship in New York
This Refreshed Cruise Ship Is the Perfect Choice for a Solo Vacation — With Plenty of Entertainment and a Relaxing Vibe
A cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska
Will Climate Change Impact Cruising? Travel Experts and Scientists Weigh In
Holland America Cruise Line
This Cruise Line Now Lets You Travel Standby for $99 — With Routes to Private Islands in the Caribbean and Glacier Trips in Alaska
Cruise ship Seabourn Quest at the Polish research station Arctowski on King George Island in the South Shetland Island group, Antarctica with passengers.
Want to Take a Cruise to Antarctica? Here's What You Should Know Before You Book
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This Is One of the Most Luxurious Cruises on the Nile River—With Excellent Food, Excursions to the Famed Pyramids, and Just 84 Passengers