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How Old is Your Cruiseship? Does it Matter?
What does it take to keep a vessel ship shape for as long as possible? To find out, we had a chat with a leading Norwegian ship architect and expert.
Ports of Call: From Favorite Excursions to Lousy Layovers
There are those that take a cruise mainly because of the ports it stops at. The rest of you just want to be on a ship. In the spirit of going somewhere, we decided to have a little…
10 Wishes for the Cruise Ship of the Future
What if I were asked to come up with some improvements to the standard cruise template? What would I add to make the cruise experience just a little snazzier, hipper, and more…
Costa Marina: a European Cruise, No Matter the Itinerary
There are different ways to explore the Far East by sea, but Genoa-based Costa Cruises caters to a pan-European clientele. By the end of a recent round-trip out of Singapore I was…
Royal Round-Up: New Ships, Programs and Philanthropy from Royal Caribbean
When you just keep growing, you're bound to generate a lot of newsworthy sound-bites. Royal Caribbean International is almost the definition of cruise growth, and this week they've…
Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Best of Small Ship Cruises
Though we like all ships, we loooove the small ones best. They're intimate, personal and able to navigate remote waterways and small yachty harbors that mega ships can only dream about.
Cruise Lines Tap Media Darlings for On-Board Entertainment
In the past two weeks, several cruise lines have announced new programs that push in old- or new-media directions, with old-fashioned literary programs going up against downloadable…
March's Prize: Register to Win a European River Cruise for Two!
Frommers.com and Avalon Waterways are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a European River Cruise! Register now to win this vacation!
5 Insider's Tips for Finding the Best Cruise Deals
Getting the best cruise deal boils down to luck—being at the right place at the right time—and strategy. Find the cruise of your dreams at a price you can brag about with…
How to See Southeast Asia By Boat
So you've decided you want to see the Far East by ship. Smart move: a cruise is an excellent way to get an overview of the region. From the stunning temples to the golden Buddhas,…
What Happens on a Two-Week Down Under Exploration
On a two-week cruise from Auckland to Sydney, Holland America's un-mega ship Statendam proves to be a throwback to more elegant times.
Luxe Lines Tout New Programs, Speakers and Theme Cruises
Sail with a mainstream line and you get beer, Bob Marley, boa-wearing showgirls, and maybe a few bars of Beethoven. Sail with one of the ultra-luxury lines and you get . . . NPR's…
11 Ports That Your Kids Will Love
We parents like to pretend we're in charge. But letÂ?s come clean already: Our kids rule the roost. Here are eleven of the world's best ports for keeping them happy.
Cruise Experts Count Down to New Year
Back when I worked in an office, this was the week where absolutely nothing got done. So let's write an article where nothing of substance gets discussed. 'Tis the season.
Does Size Matter? A Conversation About the Benefits of Megaships and Smaller Vessels
Some of us are drawn to the glamour and excitement of the staggeringly giant action-packed mega ships, while others gravitate to small vessels for the exact opposite reasons. No matter…
Cruising the Caribbean: Cheaper Than Staying at Home
The entire Caribbean cruise industry has changed in the last 15 years, but the prices on upcoming trips looks like a flashback from the 1990s.
NCL Round-Up: New Ships, New Look, New Savings & No Liability
Norwegian Cruise Line's ships are getting bigger, its rules a little looser and its family plans a little cheaper. Here's a round-up of what's been going on among the Norwegians lately.
Family Cruising Through the Looking Glass
Frommer's cruise correspondents Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna hardly ever agree on anything -- at least not without a long, bitter argument first. This week, they address the issue of…
Our Mini Reviews of the New Megacruise Ships for '06 (and a Look to '07)
They just keep comin' and they're bigger than ever. By year-end, seven brand new mega ships will have debuted, and all are outfitted with lots of dining, entertainment and recreation…
Saving the Amazon, One Trip at a Time
'The heart of the planet' is what the Green Pope calls the Amazon Basin, and he's undoubtedly right. He and other speakers stressed that as governments drag their feet, individuals can…
Get Acquainted With the Amazon: Wildlife, the Rainforest and Culturally Rich Cities
Once in a while, if you are lucky, you go on a trip somewhere and your life is changed for the better. That's what happened to me on a recent trip to the Amazon.
Behind the Scenes: The Creation of a Cruise Ship
There's no denying ships today are more homogenous than their ocean-liner ancestors, as cruise lines build ships in pairs, triplets, octoplets even, for obvious economic benefit.
Dressing the Part: Cruisewear, Schmoozewear & Packing for the Climate
These days, the norm for dressing aboard a cruise ship more closely mirrors the norm on land, with few antique steamship traditions getting in the way of you and comfort.
The High and Low Tidings of Frommers.com Cruise News
Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on Holland America's emissions-reducing technology, Windstar's fleet upgrade, Carnival's new ship and more.
A Feast of Fall Foliage Cruises to New England and Canada
This fall a boatload of ships are heading north to the waters of New England and eastern Canada, just in time for the leaves to turn.