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How-to Handbook: Cruises

50 Top Tips From the World's Smartest Cruisers

The art of cruising, like chess and cricket, takes time and expertise to master. That's why we asked some of the most well-traveled, cruise-savvy folks we know for their best advice.

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River Cruises: Into the Heart of Europe

An outside cabin, charming towns, artisanal wines and foods? No wonder demand is booming for intimate, leisurely cruises along these five European rivers. Sign us up!

How to Pick the Right Cruise Cabin

By a Goldilocks-like process of elimination—this one's too small, this one's too loud—you can find a stateroom that's just right.

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.