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It’s a thrilling year for cruise ship launches as major luxury hotel brands Four Seasons and Orient Express prepare to make their seafaring debut, among other exciting new vessels.

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

The South Pacific is a rich collection of islands and archipelagos with a dizzying array of options for visitors. The easiest way to travel among them is by cruise ship. Here’s our guide to the best ones.

As cruise lines plot new itineraries, here are some of the more under-the-radar places to visit by sea this year—from the Alaskan wilderness to Tanzania’s Spice Islands and Toba, Japan.

Frequent cruiser Fran Golden offers her take on how to tackle port calls while sailing from one beautiful destination to the next.

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

In the days of yore, crossing the oceans, seas, and rivers was slower and more intentional. You can still experience that history and glamour—but with modern-day comforts and amenities—on these retro-inspired sailings.

A sailing in the Mediterranean is awash with art, architecture, sun-kissed coastlines, and world-class cuisine.

Every year, the cruise industry continues to evolve and adapt, responding to changes in consumer sentiment and global realities. Here are the top trends shaping the cruise industry this year.

A well-traveled Scottish filmmaker finally makes time to meet the wonder in his own backyard: the Atlantic puffin.

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.

Whether visiting the Arctic, the Seychelles, or the Mediterranean, cruising aboard Ponant’s small luxury yachts is an unrivaled experience with the French heritage line’s commitment to sustainability, hospitality, and authenticity.

If “Mufasa: The Lion King” has you and your brood yearning to witness savanna animals up close, or if you have always dreamed of an all-ages African adventure, here’s how to make that dream a reality.

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.

On the “Aqua Mare” in the Galápagos, close encounters with the resident wildlife come with standard-setting luxury.