Cruises
Cruises, planned by an advisor
Ocean, river, expedition or small-ship luxury — which cruise suits you, when to go, which cabin to pick and what an advisor adds.
12 guides · reviewed October 2026
All cruises
French Polynesia Cruises: Small Ships, Lagoons and the Marquesas
Plan a French Polynesia cruise: the Paul Gauguin, the Aranui 5 to the Marquesas, small-ship lagoon routes, the best season and how to add resort nights.
ExploreAlaska Cruises: Inside Passage, Glaciers and Choosing a Ship
Plan an Alaska cruise: Inside Passage vs. Gulf of Alaska routes, Glacier Bay, big ships vs. small expedition ships, the best months and which cabin to book.
ExploreMediterranean Cruises: Routes, Ships and the Best Time to Sail
Plan a Mediterranean cruise: western vs. eastern routes, the best months, big ships vs. small luxury ships, port tips for Rome and Santorini, and when to book.
ExploreCaribbean Cruises: Routes, Seasons and Choosing the Right Ship
Plan a Caribbean cruise: eastern, western and southern routes, hurricane season, mega-ships vs. small luxury and sailing ships, cabins, documents and booking.
ExploreEuropean River Cruises: Choosing a River, a Season and a Line
Plan a European river cruise on the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Rhône or Douro: the best months, Christmas market sailings, cabins, what’s included and water levels.
ExploreGalápagos Cruises: Ship Sizes, Itineraries and the Best Season
Plan a Galápagos cruise: national park guide rules, yachts vs. 100-guest ships, northern vs. western itineraries, the best season and how far ahead to book.
ExploreAntarctica Expedition Cruises: Season, Ships and the Drake Passage
Plan an Antarctica expedition cruise: the November–March season, Drake Passage vs. fly-cruise, IAATO landing rules, choosing a ship and how far ahead to book.
ExploreNorway and Arctic Cruises: Fjords, Northern Lights and Svalbard
Plan a Norway or Arctic cruise: fjord season, the Coastal Express, midnight sun vs. northern lights, Svalbard polar bear expeditions and choosing a ship.
ExploreLuxury Cruise Lines Explained: How the Tiers Really Differ
Luxury cruise lines explained: how ultra-luxury, upper-premium and yacht-style ships differ, what fares include, how to choose a line and why to use an advisor.
ExploreExpedition Cruising Explained: Zodiacs, Naturalists and Remote Places
Expedition cruising explained: how small ships, Zodiac landings and naturalist teams work, where they go, who it suits and how to choose a ship and operator.
ExploreFirst Cruise Guide: How to Choose, Book and Board With Confidence
A first cruise guide from a travel advisor: choosing a line and ship, picking a cabin, what fares include, embarkation day, seasickness tips and when to book.
ExploreCruise Shore Excursions: Ship Tours, Private Guides or On Your Own
How to plan cruise shore excursions: when to book through the ship, when a private guide is better, which ports need advance booking and all-aboard tips.
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