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The Best Caribbean Cruises to Book This Coming Winter
From luxury yachts to family-friendly ships, these Caribbean cruises have something for every type of traveler.
By Scott Laird

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Meet the Cruise Ship Performer Who Found Her Biggest Stage at Sea
Singing Bocelli and rapping Eminem are both part of the job for Celebrity Xcel vocalist Bettina Lobo.
By Ashlea Halpern

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MSC Cruises Now Sails in Alaska—Here's What to Expect, On Board and Off
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.
By Susan B. Barnes

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Why Do Gays Love Virgin Voyages? One Writer Investigates, Only to Look Inward
JP Brammer's first cruise with the line leads to introspection.
By JP Brammer
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What Cruise Line to Sail on If You're Traveling Solo
These cruise lines offer plush single cabins, reduced solo supplements, organized group activities, and more.
By Janice Wald Henderson
Plan Your Trip

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Everything to Know Before Booking Your First Cruise
Seasoned travel experts share tips for navigating the dizzying assortment of itineraries, destinations, and ships to choose from.
By Mark Ellwood and Ramsey Qubein

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How to Book a Cruise With Points and Miles
You can redeem for a lot more than you think.
By Ramsey Qubein

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Cruise Cancellation Policies: What to Know
In this unprecedented time for the cruise industry, here's how to stay on top of policies.
By Elissa Garay

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The Pros and Cons of Booking Cruise and Flight Packages
We break down the advantages and potential pitfalls.
By Stefanie Waldek
Ship Spotlight: Quark Ocean Explorer

Quark Ocean Explorer
On a 10-night expedition cruise to Svalbard, Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer served as a luxe home base for adventure.
Small Ships


Silver Endeavour
The new happiest place on earth must surely be onboard Silver Endeavour when exploring Antarctica, where joy and adrenalin flood the air and the buzz centers on penguins, ice floes and pampering.Hot ListGold List
Seabourn Venture
Seabourn does an impressive job of morphing adventure into its signature luxury experience onboard Seabourn Venture, its first expedition vessel.Hot ListGold List
Star Pride
A compact ship with new restaurants, a larger refreshed spa, and refurbished staterooms.Hot List
Seven Seas Navigator
This ultraluxe ship feels like your home away from home—your personalized steward makes sure of that with thoughtful touches from the moment you check in.Gold List
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity is a premium big-ship cruise brand, focusing on exquisite dining, cutting-edge amenities, bespoke art pieces, and avant-garde onboard entertainment. In a word: this ship makes passengers feel glamorous.Hot List
Stories to Sail For

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A Guide to Viking's 'Ancient Mediterranean Treasures' Cruise, On and Off the Ship
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night Viking Vesta sailing through Greece and Türkiye, according to Condé Nast Traveler editor Madison Flager.
By Madison Flager
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Exploring Senegal's Vibrant Countryside by River Cruise
A luxurious week-long voyage on the Bou el Mogdad from Saint-Louis to the trading town of Podor.
By J.R. Patterson

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A New Cruise Is Making the Islands of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea More Accessible
Ponant's eight-day cruise takes travelers on a journey through Japan's Seto Inland Sea onboard a luxury expedition ship.
By Kate Crockett

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Windstar's New Winter Cruises Through the Mediterranean Are Designed for Curious Travelers
Behind the making of Windstar's first offseason Mediterranean cruises, where thinner crowds make way for authentic connections.
By Laura Itzkowitz

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Seeing a Beloved Slice of Southeast Asia Anew on an Oceania Cruise
Writer Ashlea Halpern learns to appreciate life at sea—and the fresh perspective it gives her on a region she once called home.
By Ashlea Halpern
Medium Ships

Oceania Vista
An upscale ship that strikes the balance between classic cruising and a more modern experience that younger travelers will enjoy, with an emphasis on food and beverage.Hot List


Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn’s small ships promise a trip that is big on casual luxury. Ideal for those that have “been there and done that,” Ovation proved to be a pampering adventure that is hard to replicate on a larger scale.Gold List
Seven Seas Grandeur
Being on an RSSC ship feels less like being on a cruise and more like vacationing at an exquisite five-star hotel that happens to be on water.Hot ListGold List
Itineraries to Book Now

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The Best Mississippi River Cruises to Discover America's Heartland
These Mississippi River cruises are some of the best ways to explore America's heartland, from New Orleans to St. Paul.
By Jackie Sheckler Finch

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The Best Cruises Departing From NYC, From Bermuda Getaways to Transatlantic Voyages
There's nothing quite like sailing out of the Big Apple.
By Meena Thiruvengadam
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MSC World Europa
The first of MSC’s new World class ships, MSC World Europa is a next-generation floating city.Hot List
Sun Princess
Launched in March 2024, Sun Princess is the line’s largest and most modern ship, combining features familiar to line loyalists with innovations and amenities designed to appeal to first-time cruisers.
Norwegian Viva
The second member of Norwegian's Prima class, the Viva is largely a mirror image of its predecessor.Hot ListGold List
Resilient Lady
The newest ship to join Virgin Voyages' adults-only cruise fleet, Resilient Lady features updated onboard entertainment, premium spa and dining options, and brand-new itineraries.Hot List
Norwegian Prima
The first of six ships from the Prima Class, which is the brand’s first new class of ships in nearly ten years.Hot ListValiant Lady
Reimagining the cruise experience, Virgin takes to the waves with a fresh, adults-only experience that’s big on wit, entertainment, and on-trend cuisineHot ListGold List
Celebrity Beyond
From the friendliness of the staff to the incredible food and drink offerings, the experience on Celebrity Beyond is, well, truly beyond.Gold List

Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge introduced a new series of amenities designed to impress, and they do.Gold List
Cruise Etiquette

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Cruise Etiquette: Exactly How ‘All-Inclusive’ Are Cruises?
Unlike hotels, it’s actually the top-tier luxury cruise lines that include the most in their fares.
By Scott Laird

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Cruise Etiquette: Tips for Finding Peace and Quiet on Crowded Cruise Ships
The rules of pool chair saving, how to determine a ship's “space ratio,” and locating zones reserved for special cabin categories.
By Scott Laird

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Cruise Etiquette: How To Get the Most Out of Shore Excursions
When to book them and when to explore on your own, plus how to personalize them to the utmost.
By Scott Laird

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Cruise Ship Etiquette: Breaking Down Tip Culture
Who to tip, when to adjust gratuities, and more guidance for cruise ship tipping.
By Scott Laird
Expedition Ships

Quark Ocean Explorer
On a 10-night expedition cruise to Svalbard, Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer served as a luxe home base for adventure.
World Traveller
Expedition cruising with la dolce vita and New England nautical vibes.Hot ListGold List
Sylvia Earle
This is an upscale expedition ship built for high-octane adventures in the polar regions, from mountaineering to scuba diving.Hot List
Quark Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions reaches destinations that are off the beaten track even within the field of expedition cruising.

MS Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen offers expedition cruisers–particularly those with an interest in science and nature–a comfortable and convenient way to explore a pair of less-visited West African archipelagos.
Santa Cruz II
Nature lovers can retrace Darwin’s footsteps aboard this Galapagos-based expedition ship that's small enough for the national park, but spacious enough to have cruise-style amenities.
Crews on Cruise

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Inside the Life of a Housekeeper on a Luxury River Cruise
Uniworld’s Alivia Matcas shares a behind-the-scenes look at life on board one of Europe's finest floating hotels.
By Ashlea Halpern

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What It's Like to Be an Expedition Leader on the World's Most Remote Cruises
Polar historian, naturalist, and submarine pilot Seb Coulthard on the transformative power of expeditionary travel.
By Ashlea Halpern

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A Cruise Ship Chef on the Coolest—and Weirdest—Parts of His Job
Senior Executive Chef Ronald Smith feeds hundreds of passengers every day on Oceania Cruises—but he always makes time for his crew.
By Ashlea Halpern

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What It's Like to Be a Scientist Working on a Cruise Ship in Antarctica
We caught up with Dr. Brandi Revels about the power of citizen science, why icebergs still blow her mind, and what it’s like to have 250 roommates.
By Ashlea Halpern
River Ships

Viking Aton
Among the miscellany of vessels bobbing down the Nile, Viking’s sister ships—the Osiris and the Aton—are some of the sleekest (and newest) builds, with iconic itineraries that take travelers to the feet of the Great Pyramids, the temples of Luxor, and ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings.Hot List
Viking Osiris
An unforgettable and educational cruise aboard an elegant ship with crew that understand laid-back hospitality.Hot ListGold List
RV Zimbabwean Dream
The RV Zimbabwean Dream is an intimate safari cruise ship that offers three-night stays on beautiful Lake Kariba, as part of a nine-day bucket list African adventure.
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