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Cruising for Romance

For couples, just about any cruise lends itself to romance; what’s more romantic than a cozy stateroom on a ship where all the cooking and cleaning is done for you? Really, all you need to do is hold hands in side-by-side deck chairs while the sunsets. Or, take an after-dinner stroll to watch the moon dancing on the water. Just thinking about it makes us want to board a ship with someone we love. While cruises are romantic by nature, you can amp up the passion with your choice of destination. Here are some that we think are among the most romantic you can choose. ·          Hawaii. It’s simply one of the most beautiful places on Earth, a postcard-perfect, beachy haven for couples. Love is everywhere in the islands, and a cruise lets you visit more than one. ·          Paris. Cruise the River Seine to the City of Light, where l’amour blooms. Many river cruises that call on Paris also sail in B...

Coronavirus Travel Policies

COVID-19 The links on this page will direct you to the current COVID-19 travel restrictions and cancellation policies of different travel operators. U.S. Travel Association U.S. Center for Disease Control U.S. Department of State River Cruise Lines AMA Waterways American Cruise Lines American Queen Steamboat Co. Avalon Waterways Croisi Europe Cruises Crystal River Cruises Scenic Group (Scenic & Emerald) Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Viking River Cruises Ocean Cruise Lines Azamara Cruises Blount Small Ship Adventures Carnival Cruise Lines Celebrity Cruises Costa Cruises Crystal Cruises Cunard Disney Cruise Line Holland America Line Hurtigruten Cruises MSC Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line Oceania Cruises Paul Gauguin Cruises Ponant Cruises Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean International Seabourn Cruises Silversea Cruises Star Clippers Uncruise Viking Ocean Cruises Virgin V...

A Look at Expedition Cruising

Cruises can take you to places you haven’t been before, which can bring out a bit of your inner explorer. Some cruises will take you to rugged, beautiful locations where few people have ever been; that’s called an expedition cruise, and when you choose one, you become an explorer automatically. If you’re familiar with mainstream cruises, there are some important differences you need to think about when deciding if an expedition cruise is for you. First, the ships. Expedition ships are small, built to maneuver into ports that are well off the beaten path. The ships are very comfortable and even luxurious, but you won’t find alternative dining venues, vast entertainment areas or pool decks. The focus of an expedition cruise is not what’s on the ship, but what you’ll see when you leave the ship. There are different crew roles than you’ll find on a mainstream cruise.   Instead of a social director, you’ll have an expedition leader, as well as experts who will educate you abou...

Consider Travel Insurance for Your Next Cruise

 No matter how much care cruise lines put into planning their itineraries – or how much time we put into planning our cruise vacations – there are things outside our control that can disrupt a cruise that we can still plan for. These include weather, illness, airline delays and more. Fortunately, some peace of mind is available in the form of travel insurance. Purchasing insurance for your next cruise can’t prevent disruptions, but it can protect your vacation investment if problems arise. While the cost of travel insurance for a cruise varies according to cruise length, destination and how many people are being covered, it’s always just a fraction of your investment in your cruise vacation. Here’s a quick look at what travel insurance for a cruise customarily covers. Of course, when you’re ready to purchase, review the policy carefully so that you understand the specific details of your coverage. ·           Trip interruption: ...

Coronavirus updates on our Travel Partner Websites

Latest Coronavirus information directly from our preferred travel partners websites: ·          AmaWaterways ·          Amtrak Vacations ·          Avalon Waterways ·          Azamara ·          Celebrity Cruises ·          CIE Tours (US) ·          Crystal Cruises ·          Funjet Vacations ·          Globus Family of Brands ·          Holland America Line ·          Insight Vacations ·          Manulife ·          Norwegian Cruise Line ·  ...