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As tensions mount in Europe’s popular port cities, observers weigh in on how cruise lines are adapting to create a more sustainable future that will benefit both passengers and locals alike.

Mexico is implementing a new cruise tax in 2025 to combat overcrowding—a growing problem in popular cruise ports. Rather than join the masses, head to these lesser-visited coastal destinations instead.

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.

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

A bed of microscopic air bubbles to reduce drag, robots sorting through waste—a new generation of cruise ships is bringing sci-fi to life, all with the hopes of charting a greener path through the sea.

From a Galápagos expedition to an exploration of the Azores on a classic sailing ship and river cruises through Europe, these are the best sailings for seeing the world on your own, but not totally alone.

From European cruises along the Seine, Danube, Rhine, and Rhône, to adventurous explorations of the Nile, Magdalena, and Amazon, these are the best river cruises around the world to book in 2025.

No need to go overboard packing for your cruise. Here’s exactly what you need to bring for a wide range of activities.

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

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

From a new Orient Express yacht to an Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition vessel, the wind-fueled technology dating back thousands of years is experiencing a revolutionary renaissance that could drastically reduce cruising’s footprint.

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

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

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

Ship-within-a-ship spaces are ideal for those looking for a more private and quiet cruise experience within a bigger ship.