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3Apr

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The 8 Best Alaska Cruises for Families

A cruise to Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime family or multigenerational vacation. With unique opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures that you won't find anywhere else in the world – not to mention scenic cruising days on the ship to spend time together – this special experience will stay with you forever.For an extended vacation in the 49th state, consider booking a cruisetour. This combined cruise and pre- or post-cruise land tour option is offered by many of the larger cruise lines. The tours visit some of the top attractions in the state, such as Denali National Park and Preserve, and often include picturesque rides into Alaska's remote wilderness aboard the Alaska Railroad. Some tours also head north to Fairbanks and visit Kenai Fjords National Park or Wrangell-St. E...

7 Best Chicago Boat Tours of 2024: River & Lake Cruises

2Apr

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7 Best Chicago Boat Tours of 2024: River & Lake Cruises

If you're hoping to see as much of Chicago as you can in a short amount of time, you may want to sign up for a boat tour. During each tour, you'll learn the historical significance of the skyline's iconic buildings while enjoying breathtaking views of the Windy City. Considering traveler reviews and expert opinion, U.S. News selected the best Chicago boat tours, ranging from an architectural boat tour on the river to a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.Tall Ship Windy – Chicago Skyline SailPrice: Adults from $49; kids from $39Duration: 75 minutesTall Ship Windy's Chicago Skyline Sail introduces you to the beauty and splendor of Chicago's world-famous buildings aboard the company's four-masted schooner. On the sightseeing tour, you'll learn interesting facts about the history of th...

The 7 Best 3-Day Cruise Itineraries for 2024

19Dec

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The 7 Best 3-Day Cruise Itineraries for 2024

Whether you're short on vacation days or you only have a long weekend to spare, three-night cruises offer a fun and affordable way to get a change of scenery. These shorter sailings from the U.S. often amount to a weekend cruise and only depart from Florida and California for now. However, short cruises still let you dine and dance on board, enjoy world-class entertainment, and visit nearby destinations like Nassau in the Bahamas; Key West, Florida; or Ensenada, Mexico.If you're looking for short cruises that pack a lot of good times into a weekend vacation, you should know that many cruise lines offer these trips, including Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises. Read on to find out which short cruises we recommend, where they depart from,...

The 7 Top Antarctica Cruises for 2024 + Tips From an Expert

14Dec

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The 7 Top Antarctica Cruises for 2024 + Tips From an Expert

An expedition to Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for intrepid travelers who want to explore this remote destination at the bottom of the world. The landscapes are surreal, with eerily blue icebergs, towering ice-capped mountains, dramatic weather conditions that change within seconds and species of wildlife that exist nowhere else on Earth – it's hard to imagine until you've made the long journey yourself.The fifth-largest continent is home to the largest ice sheet on the planet, the Antarctic Ice Sheet, as well as the Transantarctic Mountains, with peaks soaring more than 14,700 feet into the sky. West Antarctica has volcanoes that are part of a tectonically active area around the Pacific Ocean known as the "Ring of Fire." This incredibly diverse and magical part of the worl...

12Dec

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6 Top Transatlantic Cruises for 2024

Transatlantic cruises are unique when you compare them to traditional cruises most people book for family trips and romantic getaways. These voyages tend to be longer in general, and they have more built-in days at sea and offer a lot more time on board as a result. Repositioning cruises that include a transatlantic crossing tend to attract more retirees and travelers who just want to relax and enjoy their ships' amenities, especially since fewer days in port means fewer excursions and more time doing nothing at all.That said, the fact that transatlantic cruises can last as few as seven nights means they may fit in your plans more easily than you may think. There are also some benefits to transatlantic crossings that may not be obvious, including lower nightly rates, more onboard credit, ...

The 12 Best All-Inclusive Cruises for 2023 and 2024

27Nov

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The 12 Best All-Inclusive Cruises for 2023 and 2024

All-inclusive cruises are available on luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. The fares cover most everything, such as door-to-door transfers, luxurious suite accommodations, specialty dining, premium alcoholic beverages, excursions and more. While the cruise cost is higher, guests will also enjoy a long list of exclusive amenities from personal butlers and 24-hour room service to complimentary shore excursions and free Wi-Fi – plus, you won't need to show your cruise card every time you order a latte or a pre-dinner glass of wine. You'll also disembark the ship with very few, if any, additional charges on your final bill.Several upscale cruise lines, like Viking, have fares with more-inclusive pricing, which feature some of the amenities found on board the fully inclus...

22Nov

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The 4 Newest Royal Caribbean Ships

The world's biggest and most ambitious cruise lines never stop building out their fleet of ships, and Royal Caribbean International is no exception. The Florida-based cruise line currently boasts 28 incredible vessels for cruisers of all ages, including the four newest ships that have been added to the fleet since 2021. An even newer ship, Star of the Seas, is also being constructed with a planned launch date during the summer of 2025.If you're interested in trying out one of the most over-the-top cruise ships sailing the world today, consider Royal Caribbean's newest vessels from the last few years. Read on to learn about the brand-new Icon of the Seas, the jaw-dropping action offered on the Wonder of the Seas, the Utopia of the Seas and the Odyssey of the Seas and all the amenities and ...

Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio Asks $15.9 Million for Florida Home

18Nov

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Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio Asks $15.9 Million for Florida Home

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert.Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio is listing his Florida vacation home for $15.9 million, he said, because now that he’s retired, he’ll be too busy cruising to spend time there.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

The 19 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

17Nov

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The 19 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Just when you think cruise ships can't get any bigger, a major cruise line unveils yet another longer, grander state-of-the-art vessel – with the capacity to carry the population of a small town. To put the size of today's largest cruise ships into perspective: They often stretch three times longer than a 120-yard football field and some feature nearly two dozen decks or measure more than 215 feet wide. If you're looking for a vacation aboard a large-scale vessel, consider booking a voyage on one of these megaships: Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas(Michel Verdure/Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International) Length: 1,188 feet Width: 215 feet Gross tons: 235,600 As of 2023, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Launched in 2022, the Oasis-class ve...

The 12 Best Mississippi River Cruises for 2023-2024

17Nov

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The 12 Best Mississippi River Cruises for 2023-2024

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to discover many of the riverfront cities on a single trip, from the comfort of your modern riverboat or traditional paddle-wheeler.This roundup of top itineraries can help you choose from cruises of various lengths and options for the Lower and Upper Mississippi. Note that all fares are listed as double occupancy (based on two people per cabin); prices also might not reflect taxes, port fees or gratuities. Check with the cruise line before booking.Here's a list of the best Mississippi River cruise itineraries you can book in 2023 or 2024.American Cruise Lines(Courtesy of American Cruise Lines / www.A...