LauraS

The best luxury cruises to Europe in 2025 are defined by spellbinding scenery and memorable cultural experiences. On luxury European cruises, the secret to enjoying each destination in all its glory is unlimited shore excursions with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. View the full article

A bike tour is my favorite shore excursion on a Danube River cruise. Here's why I love it, along with some tips so you can enjoy it too. View the full article

Royal Caribbean has announced that its Oasis-class ship Allure of the Seas will undergo a renovation. The revamped ship will reemerge in April 2025. View the full article

Hurricane Debby made landfall in northwestern Florida, causing port closures in Tampa and Jacksonville and forcing cruises to modify itineraries. View the full article

Queen Mary 2 was designed for the rugged North Atlantic. Does the last ocean liner afloat hold up?View the full article

What it's like to visit the baths in Budapest, including buying tickets, going to the thermal pools, the rules and getting a massage. View the full article

Longing for a child-free cruise holiday? Cruise Critic explores the best adults-only cruises. View the full article

There's never truly a bad time to visit Japan, but when exactly is the best time to go to Japan on a cruise? We break it down by season, weather and more.View the full article

In partnership with Royal Caribbean and Wonde, Jamie Oliver has launched the inaugural Australian Food Hero Awards in Sydney. View the full article

There's far more to river cruises than coach trips and walking tours – interesting though they are. A new generation of finely-honed excursions are a pivotal ingredient of Viking's river cruises.View the full article

Why not celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+ cruise? Here's our list of cruise lines that offer LGBTQ+ friendly cruises during Pride Month that you should try.View the full article

Disney Cruse Line has revealed a series of new venues set to debut aboard Disney Destiny, including a Lion King-themed restaurant and an Incredibles confectionary. View the full article

Welcome John: I always get excited when there is "new" in the industry! The Great Lakes itineraries are something I've always wanted to experience; I've never really explored that part of the country. Also, I've experienced ocean cruising for the most part. So, my question is -- how different of an experience will a Great Lakes Cruise be? Both on board and off, Thanks, LauraS

MSC Cruises has just released 90 carefully-curated shore excursions exclusively for Yacht Club guests. We tried one out.View the full article

If you've been convicted of a crime, can you still take a cruise vacation? We break down the rules. View the full article

Aurora Expeditions announces it will reduce passenger count to comply with new rules in AntarcticaView the full article

If you're taking a Caribbean cruise, there's a very high chance you'll be calling on Nassau, Bahamas. Make the most of it and do these seven things in Nassau.View the full article

Is it worth it to book a suite in The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line? We give it a try, and tell you what's worth it -- and what isn't. View the full article

I spent a week on AmaWaterways' Soulful Experience cruise learning about Black heritage in France. Here's what I learned.View the full article

Royal Caribbean's newest and second-largest ship is presented in Cruise Critic's photo tour of Utopia of the SeasView the full article

As more and more destinations slap punitive taxes on cruise ship passengers and locals take to the streets to protest against over tourism, we take a look at what's happening worldwide and ask: Should tourists be worried?View the full article

Cruising is incomplete without appropriate apps pre-downloaded. Here's our list of LGBTQ cruising apps to consider adding to your phone to enjoy your vacay.View the full article

Victory Cruise Lines have relaunched, with a season of Great Lakes cruises in 2025 now open for bookingView the full article

Designed to be the "Biggest Weekend Ever", Utopia of the Seas might also be the biggest party ever.View the full article

We're pleased to welcome John Waggoner, Founder & CEO of Victory Cruise Lines. John will be answering any and all questions about the launch of Victory Cruise Lines. John Waggoner is an entrepreneur in the passenger vessel industry. He began his career in sportfishing with an interest in the business- side of the industry as much as just catching tuna. He’s been involved in Commercial Fishing, Offshore Oil Support Vessels, Dinner Cruise/Excursion Vessels, Casino Boats and Car/Passenger Ferry Operations for over 30 years. He and a business partner founded HMS, growing from one employee to over 700. John also sits on the transportation committee of the St. Louis Fed Advisory Board. Waggoner recently purchased Victory Cruise Lines, a fleet of two coastal cruise ships, that will offer guests 10-to-12-day voyages on all five Great Lakes beginning Spring 2025. Chicago to Toronto, Chicago to Montreal and Chicago roundtrip.