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10 Great Alaskan Small-Ship Cruises

By Matt Hannafin Late last week, venerable and well-loved small-ship line Cruise West closed up shop in the face of insurmountable financial difficulties, closing out a quarter century…

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Best Cruise Ships for Kids

By Heidi Sarna It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families -- most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys…

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Iconic Cruise Itineraries: 10 Wondrous Journeys

The mark of a really great cruise is that, no matter how great the ship, you still want to get off as much as possible -- to see, to explore, to experience. That's where cruising…

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Best Cruises for Beer Lovers

By Matt Hannafin Somewhere in the middle of the last century, humorist H. Allen Smith took a sip of an unnamed but probably representative American beer of the time and said, "Put it…

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Party Cruises: 10 Weekend Getaways at Sea

By Heidi Sarna with Ben Lyons A cruise for under $200? It's possible if you book one of these 2- or 3-night weekend cruises, which typically depart on Thursday or Friday afternoons.…

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Cruisetours of the World: Seeing the Planet by Ship

By Matt Hannafin Let's play a game and pretend you live in, say, Salina, Kansas, close to the geographic center of the United States. From Salina, Southeast Alaska is about 2,100 miles…

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Cruise to Antarctica: 11 Views of the Continent

By Jennifer Reilly Antarctica -- say the word, and you'll immediately picture a world of ice, snow, and the plucky penguins that thrive in its extreme conditions. The journey there can…

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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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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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Exploring Norway's Fjords and Northern Lights with Hurtigruten

Forget everything you know about cruise ships. Hurtigruten, which sails the Norwegian coast, is nothing like them. Its name translates to "Fast Route" because the line was created in…

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The Viking Sea: A Photo Tour

Viking Cruises is advertising like crazy on TV, but what do you know about it? It used to be known as a longboat river cruiser but it's expanding aggressively into cruise ships for the…

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The World's Biggest Cruise Ship: Harmony of the Seas

In May 2016, Royal Caribbean launched the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas . Granted, it's larger only by a small degree—there's space for just 64 more passengers…

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Magic

Size: 84,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1998

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Fantasy

Size: 130,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2012

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream

Size: 130,000 Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2011

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder

Size: 83,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1999

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Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: A Photo Tour

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas , is full of high-tech bells and whistles that use technology to bring cutting-edge design to the high seas. Among the highlights:…

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Meet Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship, Escape

Norwegian's newest and largest vessel, Escape, is so full of action and entertainment you'll be forgiven if you forget that you're at sea instead of on land. The ship has enough…

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The Viking Star: Things We Love That Every Cruise Ship Should Have

In 2015, Viking River Cruises jumped into oceangoing cruising in a big way, launching the first of several full-sized ships, the Viking Star . In many ways, this luxury ship isn't like…

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When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide

When should you go to the Caribbean or Hawaii and avoid hurricanes? Huge storms are the exception, not the norm, but when they do happen, they always fall on the same months of the…

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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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Regent Seven Seas Explorer: Is this 'The Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Ever Built'?

Here she is: The $450 million Regent Seven Seas Explorer . The company that christened it in 2016 has boldly asserted that in doing so, it set "a new standard for inclusive luxury with…

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What We Wish They'd Told Us About Cruises Before We Went

You show up, you eat 10 meals a day, you explore some cute ports, and head home with a professional photo of yourself and your family on the ship's formal night. That’s all you need to…

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Cool Stuff Aboard the Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's megaship Quantum of the Seas was so named because its designers wanted it to represent "a quantum leap forward." Is that just hype? Is this impressive megaship really…