March 21, 2018 Top sailing cruises Small-ship cruising on a sail boat can take you to some of the world's most interesting and less-trafficked ports. Check out some of these top sailing cruises from the National Geographic book Journeys of a Lifetime.
March 21, 2018 Fittest cruise ships Cruises are traditionally a dieter's worst nightmare, almost on a par with French fries, glazed donuts and supersized sodas. According to a survey of more than 1,200 British cruisers, for instance, 52 percent said they’d gained up to 14 pounds during a two-week holiday. Even worse? About six percent reported putting on up to 18 pounds. But going on a cruise doesn't have to mean being cooped up, doing canned excursions, and letting your waistline bulge while you eat coconut shrimp by the pool. Instead, it can mean early morning Tai Chi classes on deck, getting a personal training session in a state-of-the-art fitness center with sweeping views, or putting in an early evening jog in the fresh ocean air. As the public becomes more and more health conscious, cruise lines are offering better options—by way of expanded gyms, fitness classes and over-the-top amenities like jogging tracks, climbing walls and artificial surf waves—to help you stay active while at sea. That way, if you're eating more food (and admit it—you will!), you can balance calories in with calories out without running up and down the stairs or doing lunges down the hallway (and attracting strange looks from fellow passengers). Rather than aim for absolutes—and run the risk of multiple ships from the same company (Royal Caribbean, for instance, would take many slots, based on the sprawling size of its ships alone)—we picked the top ships from 13 different cruise lines, in order to serve cruisers of every stripe, from the family types who might sail with Disney to those who prefer the luxury of a Regent Seven Seas vacation. To come up with our ranking, we looked at passengers per personal trainer, size and number of fitness centers, counted every piece of fitness equipment (at least that we could get numbers for) and factored in number of fitness classes and more exciting amenities like zip lines, rock walls and sports facilities. Ready to set sail on a fitness-friendly cruise? Here are 13 ships with calorie-crunching fitness offerings onboard to keep your waistline intact.
March 21, 2018 Wonderful and wacky themed cruises There are plenty of odd-ball themed cruises out there. Pretty much any thing you can think, there has been a cruise, from vampires to vino. But theme cruises share a common trait: the chance for people to meet others who share their passion, be it crafts or celebrities or cultish obsessions. Here is a selection of some of the out-of-the-ordinary themed cruises out there.
March 21, 2018 America's happiest seaside towns Find our 2013 annual list of the best places to live on the coast, ranked by you.
March 21, 2018 Top 10 Caribbean cruises Cruises have been in the news a lot lately, but usually for the wrong reasons. No company is immune to accidents, but we believe the cruise lines below do a fine job of navigating the Caribbean. With their vast (and beautiful) bodies of water and picturesque ports of call, the Caribbean islands are a cruise passenger's fantasy come true. Whether they have their own private islands or craft shore excursions just for you, the ten cruise lines we've chosen for this list are among the very best.
March 21, 2018 The best cruise ship cabins If you think cruising means cramped quarters and dated cabins, think again. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Cruise Poll, our readers rated these ships as having the best accommodations at sea.
March 21, 2018 Silversea luxury cruise ship cut in half for massive 49-foot expansion It's part of a $100 million renovation.
March 20, 2018 The best cruise ships for amazing food When it comes to cruise ship dining, there are a lot of factors to consider; we compare them all and name the top options here.
February 27, 2018 'Cocaine babe' pleads guilty to smuggling drugs on Princess Cruise following sentencing of porn star friend Melina Roberge, 24, and Andre Tamine, 63, have entered guilty pleas in connection with the Aug. 2016 incident after their partner in crime already pleaded guilty in November.
