Ocean Cruises
Princess CruisesWhy we love booking Princess Cruises: Alaska expertise, MedallionClass, regional dining, and the Captain's Circle past-guest program.Oceania CruisesWhy we love booking Oceania Cruises: The Finest Cuisine at Sea, small luxury ships, and what's included in Your World Included fares.Celestyal CruisesWhy we recommend Celestyal for an authentic Greece experience: Greek Islands itineraries, Greek cuisine, and the Celestyal One fare.Regent Seven SeasRegent Seven Seas Cruises: all-suite, all-balcony ships and one of the most inclusive fares at sea, with unlimited shore excursions.SeabournSeabourn: small, yacht-like luxury ships with all ocean-front suites, an all-inclusive fare, signature events and expedition voyages.AzamaraAzamara: small-ship cruising with more late nights and overnights in port, and drinks, gratuities and AzAmazing Evenings included.CarnivalCarnival Cruise Line: fun-focused ships with shows, waterslides and deck parties, the Celebration Key private destination, and Carnival Rewards.Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean: big, bold ships for families, Perfect Day CocoCay, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, and the Crown & Anchor Society.Norwegian (NCL)Norwegian Cruise Line: Freestyle Cruising with no set dining times or formal nights, Great Stirrup Cay, Harvest Caye and Latitudes Rewards.Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Cruises: modern premium ships with the Magic Carpet, Infinite Verandas, The Retreat suites, and the Captain's Club.Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line: rotational dining, supervised kids clubs, adults-only spaces, Broadway-style shows, and two private Bahamas destinations.Holland AmericaHolland America Line: mid-sized ships, 80 years of Alaska experience, live music venues, RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, and the Mariner Society.Virgin VoyagesVirgin Voyages: adults-only (18+) cruises with all restaurants, Wi-Fi, fitness classes and basic drinks included, plus The Beach Club at Bimini.
River Cruises & Tours
Viking River CruisesWhy Viking is our favorite for river cruises: what's included in every fare, the rivers Viking sails, and who it's for.AmaWaterwaysAmaWaterways river cruises: guided excursions, wine and beer with meals, twin-balcony staterooms and a wellness program.Avalon WaterwaysAvalon Waterways river cruises: Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall windows, drinks with meals, included excursions and Wi-Fi.GlobusGlobus escorted tours: a Swiss family-owned tour company since 1928, with hotels, transportation, breakfast and luggage handling built in.CosmosCosmos tours: value-minded escorted tours worldwide from the Globus family of brands.
Vacations
All-inclusive resortsWhat all-inclusive resorts usually include, what usually costs extra, and how a travel agent helps you compare.Group cruisesPlanning a family reunion, wedding or friends' trip at sea? How group cruise bookings work and how many cabins a group needs.Funjet VacationsFunjet Vacations packages: flights and hotels, often at all-inclusive resorts, in Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Las Vegas and more.Custom trips (FIT)Custom independent trips planned around you: flights, hotels, transfers and tours, arranged by one travel advisor.
Travel Help
Passport or birth certificate?When a U.S. citizen can cruise with a birth certificate instead of a passport, which sailings need a passport, and why we still recommend one.Passport timingHow far ahead to apply for or renew a U.S. passport before a cruise, the six-month validity rule, online renewal, and passport card vs. book.Visas for cruisesWhere U.S. travelers can check visa and entry requirements for a cruise or tour, and why each traveler should confirm their own.Travel insurance basicsWhat travel insurance usually covers, what Cancel For Any Reason means, and why Medicare usually doesn't cover you outside the U.S.What to packA cruise packing list: embarkation-day essentials, medications, and items cruise lines commonly prohibit, like irons and power strips.First-cruise checklistA simple first-cruise checklist: documents, final payment, online check-in, arriving a day early, and port excursions.REAL ID and flying to portWhat REAL ID means for flying to your cruise port, which other IDs TSA accepts, and why your REAL ID isn't a cruise document.Military cruise discountsWhich cruise lines offer military rates or benefits to active duty, veterans, retirees and spouses, who qualifies, and how each line verifies.
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