Costa Cruises’ first ship Anna C successfully completed its maiden voyage from the company’s headquarters in Genoa, Italy, to ...

The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to ...

For example, this 7-night itinerary on Norwegian ... and optional overnight stays in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Longer Alaskan cruise itineraries, especially those on smaller ships or expedition ...

Example of a Closed-Loop Cruise Here’s an example of a closed-loop cruise itinerary that starts and ends in a United States ...

Many travelers book cruises for the ports they visit, but itineraries aren’t written in stone. While major changes are relatively uncommon, weather, geopolitical developments and technical ...

Here is a sample four-day itinerary for a family with children to get the best experience on board: ...

“In some cases, they may offer to let the guest rebook to a different sailing date at no additional cost.” If there is a ...

Example: Royal Caribbean International's seven-night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day cruise stops in several countries – the Bahamas, Jamaica and Haiti (Labadee) – but the itinerary is ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Transatlantic and other lengthy, ocean crossings once defined sea travel ...