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Cruise News
After an Iconic River Cruise Line Shuts Down, Here’s What You Should Know About Protecting Your Cruise Booking
Another cruise line has shuttered in the wake of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on how to best insure your cruise booking in the case of financial default.
April 16, 2024 02:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cruise
The Most Anticipated New Cruise Ships of 2026
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.
February 19, 2026 03:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
River Cruises
The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts recently announced that later this year it will launch two high-end vessels featuring vintage design and luxury amenities on one of the world’s most storied rivers.
February 28, 2025 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cruise
Want to Stay in a Suite on Your Next Cruise? Use This Lesser-Known Upgrade Trick
You can bid on a bigger, better cruise cabin for a fraction of the cost. Here’s how.
March 28, 2025 11:30 AM
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Bailey Berg
Cruise
How Much Should You Tip on Cruise Ships?
Should you be ready to tip left and right? Can you simply provide one lump gratuity at the end of your sailing? These are the dos and don’ts of tipping on a cruise.
May 13, 2024 02:35 PM
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Fran Golden
Cruise News
Can a New Cruise Tax Save Greece’s Most Popular Islands From Overtourism?
A peak season 20-euro cruise passenger levy is set to be introduced on the iconic Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos in a bid to manage visitor numbers and invest in local infrastructure.
December 16, 2024 08:30 AM
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Helen Iatrou
Trending News
Amsterdam Votes to Ban Large Cruise Ships From City Center—What This Means for Upcoming Cruises
The decision is part of a larger effort to reduce visitors and climate change–inducing emissions.
July 21, 2023 05:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
Unpacked, the Podcast
Have Travel Questions? Our New Season of the “Unpacked” Podcast Has the Answers.
Every Thursday on “Unpacked by AFAR,” we tackle life’s big travel questions.
February 1, 2024 11:40 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Cruise
Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In
Frequent cruiser Fran Golden offers her take on how to tackle port calls while sailing from one beautiful destination to the next.
June 25, 2025 07:14 PM
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Fran Golden
Cruise
How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise
Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.
August 9, 2023 03:22 PM
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Gene Sloan
Cruise
Crowded Ports, Ship Bans, and Port Fees. Cruising in Europe Is at a Crossroads. Where Does It Go from Here?
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.
April 17, 2025 03:25 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
Cruise
The Secret Way to Escape the Crowds on Larger Cruise Ships
Ship-within-a-ship spaces are ideal for those looking for a more private and quiet cruise experience within a bigger ship.
April 29, 2026 06:37 PM
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Fran Golden
Cruise News
6 Hidden-Gem Mexican Port Towns Where You Can Avoid the Cruise Crowds
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.
December 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Cruise
7 Up-and-Coming Cruise Destinations to Sail to in 2026
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.
February 18, 2026 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
Summer 2023
Which Cruise is for You?
23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.
September 13, 2023 08:00 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
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