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Totally Tubular Trek
Where: Western North Carolina, U.S.A. It started off as a fun, safe way to hit the slopes -- even the kiddies could get into the fun by swooshing down a snowy hillside on an inner…
Where The Wild Things Really Are
Where: From Iquitos, Peru The Amazon has tempted explorers since the 16th century when an intrepid European first encountered it. Today, the world's largest river by volume and second…
Crown
Princess CruisesThe VerdictThese huge, well-equipped vessels are very easy to navigate, never feel as crowded as you'd expect, and are amazingly intimate for their size.Size (in…
Golden
Emerald
Diamond Princess
Princess CruisesThe VerdictDiamond and Sapphire are two of the best megaships ever, with beautiful proportions, airy outdoor spaces, and clubby, intimate public areas.Size (in…
Coral Princess
Princess CruisesThe VerdictBeautiful, spacious, and at the same time surprisingly intimate, Coral and Island look beautiful inside and out, with a nice range of entertainment options…
Caribbean
Regatta
Oceania CruisesThe VerdictWith her smallish size, understated decor, and serene atmosphere, this mostly nonsmoking ship is more like a quiet boutique hotel than a cruise vessel,…
Oceania Cruises
OverviewAddress 8300 NW 33rd St., Suite 308, Miami, FL 33122Phone 800/531-5619Phone 305/514-2300Online www.oceaniacruises.comEnjoyment Factor 4Dining 4Activities 2Children's Program…
Sun
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictThe older (but still not very old) Sun and Sky have a cozier feel than NCL's bigger, newer ships, yet still feature multiple restaurants and lots of…
Star
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictHas someone finally built megaships for Generations X and Y? With a mix of classy and fun spaces, a lively atmosphere, awesome kids' facilities, and an…
Star Flyer
Star ClippersThe VerdictWith the sails and rigging of a classic clipper ship and the creature comforts of a modern mega, this pair of 170-passenger beauties provide a wonderfully…
Wind Spirit
The VerdictTwo of the most romantic, cozy-yet-roomy small ships out there, these vessels look chic and have just the right combination of creature comforts and first-class cuisine,…
Wind Star
Wind Star Cruises
Address 2101 4th Ave., Suite 210, Seattle, WA 98121Phone 877/827-7245Phone 206/292-9606Fax 206/340-0975Online www.windstarcruises.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 3Children's…
Wind Surf
The VerdictAn enlarged version of Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the 312-passenger Wind Surf is a sleek, sexy, supersmooth sailing ship with a large spa and lots of suites, along with an…
Azamara Club Cruises
OverviewAddress 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132Phone 877/999-9553Online www.azamaracruises.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 4Children's Program 0Entertainment 4Service…
Journey
Azamara Club CruisesThe VerdictWe wish more ships were like Journey and Quest: large enough to be interesting during long itineraries, but small enough to keep things cozy,…
Quest
Carnival Cruise Lines
OverviewAddress 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33178-2428Phone 800/227-6482 Phone 305/599-2200Fax 305/405-4855Online www.carnival.comEnjoyment Factor 4Dining 3Activities 3Children's…