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Las Vegas of the Seas: The Very Best Onboard Nightlife
Tired clichés are very true: Many cruise ships are indeed floating cities with discos, nightclubs, casinos, and lounges aplenty. Here are some of the best night spots.
Exploring the Ports of Call: Shore Excursions vs. Going It on Your Own
How you spend your time in port can make the difference between a great cruise experience and a big fat disappointment. Here's what you need to consider when choosing an excursion.
Cabin Clues: How To Choose the Right Room at Sea
Finding the best room on a cruise ship starts with money, but it doesn't always end there. Find out how to pick the best beds on all the major cruise lines.
Different Boats for Different Folks: Choosing the Right Size Ship
Different cruise lines present different kinds of experiences, but physical factors such as the size and age of the ship also play a part when choosing your ideal cruise. What kind of…
Cruising Slowly Down the Mekong from Cambodia to Vietnam
Our Asia-based cruise expert steps off the big boats to take a slow river cruise through the heart of southeast Asia.
Sailing Under the Radar in Alaska: The Small-Ship Option
When it comes to cruising in Alaska, the nation's largest state, the best ships are actually the smallest -- those little 10- to 100-passenger vessels that can get you places the big…
Heading North: Making the Most of Cruising Scandinavia and the Baltics
Just back from my first Norwegian fjords cruise, and I'm still blown away by the scenery and sights of Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Russia. But don't take my word for it: Here's what…
What Are People Really Paying for a Cruise This Year and Next? You'll Be Surprised
More big ships and lots of shallow wallets means fewer paying passengers, and that means all manner of deals as cruise lines struggle to keep their berths full. If you can afford to…
Selection of Construction Proposal Advances Panama Canal Expansion
This week the planned expansion of the Panama Canal moved one step closer to reality as the Panama Canal Authority announced its pick for the design and construction of the new…
Cruising from Seattle: Highlights of the Emerald City
Seattle has become a huge center of cruising at the same time it has upped its game by building downtown sports stadiums, and countless new cultural centers, hotels, restaurants, and…
How to Bathe Yourself in Luxury at Sea
For those with a penchant for luxurious shampoos, creams and gels, the cruise lines got you covered. Here are the best.
5 Cruises of a Lifetime: Favorite Trips and Ships Around the World
The best cruises are those that combine an amazing itinerary, a special ship, and great traveling companions. Though it's hard to narrow it down, here are my five favorite cruises of…
On the Horizon: Tiny Yachts to the Most Titanic of Megaships
Recent years have been fascinating for the cruise industry in a wobbly, financially uncertain, and grim way. Here's what's coming down the gangway for the rest of 2009 and 2010.
An Elegy for Regal Empress
My favorite ship, the clunky old, 1953-built Regal Empress -- late of budget lines Imperial Majesty, Regal Cruises, and Commodore Cruise Line -- is about to arrive in Alang as well,…
The Able Traveler: European Cruises Now More Accessible
European itineraries have gained a new-found popularity in the past few years. And with this popularity comes improved access; including more shore excursions and the increased…
Cruising for a Brew-sing: Sailing from America's Beer Capital
Portland, Oregon is a city known for rain, fleece clothing, strong coffee, sustainability initiatives, a remarkably advanced restaurant scene, and, most of all, beer.
River Boat Cruising: The Slowest Ride You'll Ever Love
The un-cruise of cruising has an allure all it's own. Here's what you need to know before you decide if a river boat trip is right for you.
Revenge at Sea: 5 Ways Passengers Are Getting Even with Cruise Lines
Cruises may be cheaper, but fees are rising, and the on-board hard sell has become the standard. Here are five ways their customers are channeling the Captain and getting even with the…
Ports of Call: A Foodie Day in Vancouver
If you stop long enough to smell the coffee, you'll find this bayside city to be one of the most beautiful, friendly, and modern in North America -- and one of the tastiest, too.
From Thongs to Tuxedos: A Cruise Clothing Primer
Our cruise experts dish about too-revealing bathing suits, topless beaches, hot legs competitions, packing tuxedos, and more essential cruise fashion advice.
9 Great Adults-Only Onboard Escapes
From casinos, to adults-only pools, spas, and alternative dining venues, itÂ?s easy to hang out with your own age group whenever you want to. Here are some of the top ship spots for…
A Year of Cruising: The Good, The Bad, and the Cheesy
In the spirit of offering both praise and constructive criticism, here's ten cents about nine great and not-so-great cruise moments on six sailings from the past year.
Mississippi Riverboat Cruising Isn't Dead, but It Sure Ain't Healthy
For the first time since the early 19th century, there are no river ships offering full-service overnight cruises on the Mississippi -- and no one is jumping in to fill the void.
What Does it Really Cost to Take a Cruise?
The cruise lines are coming up with more and more ways for you to spend your money once on board. Here's what you'll really spend for that bargain cruise of your dreams.
Travel Q&A: Here's What the Experts Think About Cruising Alaska
If you can spare the dough, now's the time to go and explore Southeast Alaska's gorgeous fjords, glaciers, and forests. Here's what a handful of experts say about what to book, when to…