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Gem
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…
Jade
Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
OverviewAddress 7665 Corporate Center Dr., Miami, FL 33126Phone 866/234-0292Phone 305/436-4000Fax 305/436-4126Online www.ncl.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 4Children's Program…
Pearl
Pride Of America
Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictSailing from Honolulu, concentrating solely on the islands, and carrying an American crew, this vessel is literally in a class by…
Sky
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…
Epic
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictOne of the biggest cruise ships at sea, Norwegian Epic is busy, bustling, showy, and fun. She's the best ship at sea for entertainment, with an amazing…
Heritage
Ship DetailsSummary SummaryBuilt by her captains on a 19th-century model, Heritage was launched in 1983 for the windjammer trade and is an exceptionally spiffy vessel, with clean…
Grace Bailey
Ship DetailsSummary SummaryLaunched in 1882, Grace Bailey came to Maine for cargo work in 1910. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990, she has won and placed multiple…
Angelique
Ship DetailsSummary SummaryLaunched in 1980 for passenger sailing, she's the only non-schooner in the fleet, rigged instead as a gaff topsail ketch with dark-red sails that really…
American Eagle
Ship DetailsSummary SummaryLaunched in 1930, American Eagle was a fishing schooner for 53 years before being refurbished for passenger sailing. She's a gorgeous, immaculately…
National Geographic Sea Lion
Lindblad ExpeditionsThe VerdictFairly utilitarian expedition vessels, Sea Bird and Sea Lion are designed to get you out into the wilderness, with naturalists on board to teach you…
National Geographic Sea Bird
Lindblad Expeditions
OverviewAddress 96 Morton St., New York, NY 10014Phone 800/397-3348Phone 212/765-7740Fax 212/265-3770Online www.expeditions.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 3Activities 5Children's Program…
Island Windjammers
OverviewAddress165 Shaw Dr., Acworth, GA 30102Phone877/772-4549Fax877/766-6502Onlinewww.islandwindjammers.comEnjoyment Factor5Dining4Activities3Children's…
Inner Sea Discoveries
Address3826 18th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98119Phone877/901-1009Onlinewww.innerseadiscoveries.com Line DetailsOverviewThe Fleet The Line in a NutshellOnce upon a time, there was a great…
Blount Small Ship Adventures
OverviewAddress461 Water St., Warren, RI 02885Phone800/556-7450Phone401/247-0955Fax401/247-2350Onlinewww.accl-smallships.comEnjoyment Factor4Dining3Activities4Children's…
American Safari Cruises
OverviewAddress3826 18th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119Phone888/862-8881Fax206/283-9322Onlinewww.americansafaricruises.comEnjoyment Factor5Dining4Activities4Children's…
Queen Of The West
Queen of the WestAmerican Cruise LinesThe VerdictCurrently the only old-style paddle-wheeler with overnight cruises in the United States, Queen of the West combines the charm and…
American Star
American Cruise LinesThe VerdictSimple but comfortable, these ships were built to nestle into small coves and ports along the East Coast, and their large cabins, numerous balconies,…
American Spirit
American Independence
American Glory
Which cruise should I take: Western or Eastern Mediterranean?
The Mediterranean may just be the most exciting cruise route in the world: You get to see a variety of countries in one sailing, and the most interesting places in the region tend to…