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Cruises often get a bad rap for not offering much in the way of fitness or outdoor adventure. But there are some thrilling itineraries with adrenaline-fueled excursions, from polar expeditions to invigorating river cruises.

The grandiose river journey combines sailings along the Columbia River in the West, the Mississippi River through the heart of the country, and the Eastern Seaboard.

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

Chichen Itza, the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the Great Wall, and Petra are among the stops.

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

After devastating hurricanes struck the Caribbean and Florida this fall, travelers may wonder what to expect in terms of sailing conditions and itinerary changes when cruise lines encounter serious storms.

One writer is reminded of the importance of slowing down and embracing calm during an off-season cruise on the recently relaunched ‘Crystal Symphony.’

Though if you prefer, you could start in Duluth, Minnesota, and end in Antarctica.

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Ponant’s “Le Commandant Charcot” is the world’s only Polar Class 2 passenger ship capable of navigating through dense, dynamic fields of floating ice. For the first time, it’s bringing passengers to Canada’s St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers in winter.

Cruise writer Fran Golden took her daughter and her daughter’s best friend on a Disney cruise in 1999. More than two decades later, they had an epic reunion on the newly launched Disney Treasure—and brought a new generation along for the ride.

The best ways for all types of adventurers to explore the thrills of the Sunshine State’s striking natural landscapes.

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has decades of experience bringing travelers to Egypt and offers one of the most private ways to sail the Nile River—on the six-cabin Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.

St. Hilda Sea Adventures runs a fleet of small-boat cruises that bring passengers to areas of the Scottish coastline they’d be hard pressed to reach any other way. Here’s what it’s like on this sweet seafaring adventure.