Quirky Cruises

Getting out on the water doesn't have to mean jostling for space with 5,000 other people and choosing between an afternoon at the casino and the surfing simulator. On these five cruises, the experiences are as unique as the ships themselves.

Port Report: Cruise Terminals Across the U.S.

Think getting on a cruise is tough? These five drive-up ports make it easy.

Cruising for the Commitmentphobe

In an effort to groom a new generation of devotees, cruise companies are now offering shorter sailings at rock-bottom prices—the perfect opportunity for a commitmentphobe to test the waters.

• Real Deals: Cruises
• Blog: The Time Is Now for Cruise Savings
• Family Cruises: Easy as 1-2-3

Transcript: Strategies From a Cruise Expert

Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, answered your questions about the latest in cruise ships and booking strategies.

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• 10 Big Trends in Cruising
• Basic, Need-to-know Cruise Terms
• Classic Cruise Tips
• Confessions Of... A Cruise Agent
• Confessions Of... A Cruise Lecturer
• Confessions of... A Cruise Purser
• Cruises Drift Eastward
• Downloadable cruise checklist (PDF)
• Family Cruises: Easy as 1-2-3
• Five New Cruise Ships
• Form a Cruise Group and Sail for Free
• Have You Cruised in a Fjord Lately?
• How to Travel Now: Cruising
• Hurricane Guide: Five Questions to Ask
• Hurricane Guide: Tips on Refund Policies
• No Need to Fly: Drive-Up Ports
• Profiles of the Major Cruise Lines
• River Cruising in Eastern Europe
• Sailing on a "Tiny" Ship
• Simplifying EasyCruise
• Some Cruisers Are Smarter Than Others
• Weddings at Sea
• What's New in Alaskan Cruises
• What to Do If Your Tour Operator Went Out of Business
• Why You Should Kayak Before Booking a Cruise