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Galapagos Islands They are immersive, adventurous, and educational; expedition cruises have all the ingredients of a thrilling and memorable vacation. That’s why expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing segments of the cruise industry. But, is it for you? Expedition cruises are very different from ocean and river cruises. They sail to remote places that are beautiful, rugged, and undeveloped, with little to no tourism or infrastructure. Destinations include parts of the Arctic, such as Greenland and far northern Scandinavia; the Amazon River; the Galapagos Islands; parts of Southeast Asia; southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego; and Antarctica. Some mainstream cruise destinations, such as Alaska, are expedition cruise destinations, too – but the expedition ships go to more isolated places. Expedition ships are different from ocean and river cruise ships, too. They are smaller and often tougher – their hulls may be reinforced with steel to handle icy waters. Their size makes t...

Total eclipses of the sun are awesome events. And there’s good news for eclipse chasers (a.k.a. “umbraphiles”) who also love cruising: 2026 and 2027 will each bring a total eclipse of the sun that you can experience from a cruise ship. Total eclipses take place when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting an impressive shadow. Within the shadow is a narrow “path of totality,” where the light of the sun is completely blocked for a few minutes (a bit of the sun’s corona may still be visible). By the way, always be safe when viewing a solar eclipse, whether from land or sea: be sure to wear special solar eclipse viewing glasses to enjoy the show. If you’d like to experience a total eclipse at sea, one is coming soon. On August 12, 2026, the path of totality will begin in the early afternoon in the North Atlantic, and then will move across parts of southern Europe. Here are some cruise lines that will celebrate this spectacular natural phenomenon by navigating in the pat...

Because cruise fares must be paid in full before you get on board, you can set sail knowing that you’ve already paid for all the essentials you’ll need during your voyage. But many of us are tempted to make some additional purchases on the ship. So, here are a few tips for saving money while on board. First, make sure you’re taking advantage of the cruise line’s loyalty program (many cruise lines sign you up automatically). Visit the guest services desk to ask if there are any loyalty program benefits you can use. These vary by cruise line, but may include things like discounted WiFi access, complimentary laundry services, or savings on photo packages. You may know that beverages like soda, wine, cocktails, and specialty coffee and tea are often not included in a cruise fare. Instead of purchasing a beverage package from the cruise line or paying for drinks as you go, you could save money by bringing your own drinks. Be sure to check the cruise line’s rules for the type and quantit...