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American Cruise Lines’ Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.In the midst of a multiyear building spree, American Cruise Lines has gotten really good at building…

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Small Ship Cruising in the Thousand Islands with St. Lawrence Cruise Lines: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.The autumn scenery dazzles in the Thousand Islands archipelago, a stretch of the St. Lawrence River…

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What Happens When Your European River Cruise Can’t Sail Due to Low Water Levels?

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.It’s no secret water levels fluctuate on European rivers, including the Danube and Rhine, causing…

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New and Upcoming River Cruises in Europe, the US, India, and Beyond

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Among the many reasons river cruises entice travelers: close-up scenery, calm waters, and the…

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What to Expect on a River Thames Barge Cruise in England’s Countryside: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.The narrow River Thames unfolds like a ribbon dropped onto an old map. Flowing for more than 200 miles…

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What to Expect on Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf Sailing Ship: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Lingering on the ample decks of the five-masted, 342-passenger Wind Surf—billed as the flagship in the…

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A Chesapeake Bay Cruise with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

What to expect on American Cruise Lines' small-ship cruise in Chesapeake Bay, with stops in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

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Douro River Cruise: Our Review of Uniworld’s Trip Through Portugal’s Top Wine Region

What to expect on a river cruise through Portugal's most storied wine region

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4 River Cruises in India That Will Wow You

The top itineraries for river cruises in India show off spectacular scenery, sacred sites, and one-horned rhinos. 

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Star Clippers’ Cruise Along Panama and Costa Rica: What to Expect

Our review of a Star Clippers cruise that sets sail aboard a traditional tall ship along the Pacific Coast of Central America

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Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers

These active river cruises in the Pacific Northwest, Africa, Europe, and South America will appeal to younger and adventurous passengers. 

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A Cruise on Maine’s Coast with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

What to expect on a small-ship cruise along Maine's coast from American Cruise Lines

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UnCruise in Alaska: Seeing the State’s Wild Splendor by Small Ship

On an UnCruise in Alaska, small-ship passengers get up close and personal with the state's majestic glaciers, forests, and wildlife. 

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The Best Iceland Cruises: 11 Small-Ship Lines You Should Know

The best Iceland cruises give passengers up-close views of the land of fire and ice from aboard small ships. 

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Alaska Small-Ship Cruises: 7 Options for Up-Close Adventures

For a closer look at Alaska's majestic glaciers, fjords, and wildlife, try these recommended small-ship cruise lines. 

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Are Small Cruise Ships Better than Big Ones? 5 Facts That Will Convince You

Small ship cruises get less publicity than the giant ships do, but there are strong reasons why people love them. Here are the best ones—and some of the best small-ship cruise…

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The Best Southeast Asia Cruises: 4 Great Small Ship Itineraries

Experience the waterways of Southeast Asia on river cruises and other small ships on these itineraries in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos.

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Cruise Shows: 7 Best Entertainment Acts at Sea

Variety-style production shows are classic cruise fare in the entertainment department, but the trend is to offer passengers more than just predictable song-and-dance medleys straight…

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World's 10 Best Historic Cruise Ports

Many of the world's ancient civilizations developed near the sea. For cruisers, this means cathedrals, temples, fortresses, and other antiquities are easily accessible from cruise…

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World's Most Scenic Cruise Itineraries

From icebergs to lava-spewing volcanoes, the world's 10 most scenic cruise itineraries offer amazing views and unique shore excursions. Sit back and enjoy the view. You may want to…

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10 Best River Cruises

Updated August 15, 2019 With all the rivers in the world, how do you know which river cruise is the best for you? Allow us to show you the difference between the Rhine and the…

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9 Top Cruise Ports for Getting in the Mood

Cruises by nature can be super romantic: the undulating sea surrounding you, the windswept hair, the endless food and drinks, and of course, all those sexy ports. Sure, not every…

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What to Do, What to Buy in the Top Caribbean Cruise Ports

Thinking of taking a tropical cruise? The Caribbean islands each provide slightly different versions of sun and fun, so depending on your likes and dislikes, you’ll appreciate some…

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How to Pick the Best Cruise Itinerary

Thinking about taking a cruise, but not sure which one is right for you? Check out our handy evaluation of the most common routes — and their strengths and weaknesses:

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Which cruise should I take: Caribbean or Bahamas?

Both the Caribbean and the Bahamas have stretches of sand that appeal to beach bums of all ages. Party animals can swig drinks from beach bars at sundown, while couch potatoes happily…