Cruise Vacations
Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, Expedition Cruises & Yachts
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With hundreds of cruise ships and many brands, how do you pick the best cruise vacation? Begin with the type of cruise: traditional ocean cruises, river cruises, expedition cruises or yacht vacations, and then drill down to the best cruise line options for you. Our cruise experts help guide your best choice. Here’s an overview of cruise types and our preferred cruise line and yacht partners.
Ocean Cruises
Whether you prefer the intimacy of a smaller cruise ship or the fun atmosphere onboard a mega-size ship, there’s an ocean cruise vacation that’s just right for you and will check all the boxes. While destination is important, on an ocean cruise the ship you choose is an important part of your vacation experience.
Today’s Popular and Premium traditional ocean cruises can offer so many experiences that can include rock-climbing walls, water parks, ice rinks, miniature golf, go karts or flow riders; watching movies under the stars on a giant screen or enjoying personal enrichment with guest lecturers; computer, photography and music classes; wine tasting and cooking demonstrations; shopping arcades; spa treatments, fitness coaches… and much more.
On a Deluxe and Luxury cruise vacation you can enjoy a more refined experience; culinary adventures with wine and caviar bars, dining venues featuring cuisine from some of the world’s top chefs like Jacques Pepin and Nobu Matsuhisa, even ship-based submarines and helicopters!
>>Learn more about Ocean Cruises or see below for more on Expedition Cruises
To learn more about one of our traditional ocean cruise partners, click on its name. To view current offers, click “Search Offers.”
LUXURY CRUISE PARTNERS:
| Explora Journeys | Search Offers |
| Paul Gauguin Cruises | Search Offers |
| Regent Seven Seas | Search Offers |
| Seabourn | Search Offers |
| Silversea | Search Offers |
| Windstar | Search Offers |
DELUXE & PREMIUM CRUISE PARTNERS:
| Azamara | Search Offers |
| Celebrity | Search Offers |
| Cunard | Search Offers |
| Disney Cruise Line | Search Offers |
| Holland America | Search Offers |
| Oceania | Search Offers |
| Viking | Search Offers |
POPULAR LARGE SHIP CRUISE PARTNERS:
| Norwegian | Search Offers |
| Princess | Search Offers |
| Royal Caribbean | Search Offers |
| Virgin Voyages | Search Offers |
River Cruises
River cruises offer more intimate vacations at a slower pace, where the trip is all about the destination, as space onboard is limited and river ships offer fewer bells and whistles than ocean cruise ships. Whether in Europe, Southeast Asia, China or the USA, on a river cruise you’ll enjoy authentic experiences filled with culture, art, music, history, heritage and storybook scenery.
A river cruise provides the convenience of docking in the heart of cities and towns along the way, often within steps of the main town square. Most river cruises are all-inclusive: shore excursions are included as are wine and beer with lunch and dinner, while some offer complimentary cocktails and beverages all day.
The best river cruise ships feature quality furnishings like marble bathrooms with heated floors and towel racks, stately beds and luxurious linens, a sense of fine style, large panoramic windows or balconies, and differentiate themselves with better service and upgraded cuisine.
To learn more about one of our river cruise partners, click on its name. To view current offers, click “Search Offers.”
LUXURY RIVER CRUISE PARTNERS:
| Belmond | Call for details |
| Tauck River | Search Offers |
| Uniworld River Cruises | Search Offers |
PREMIUM RIVER CRUISE PARTNERS:
| American Queen Steamboat Co. | Call for details |
| Ama Waterways | Search Offers |
| American Cruise Line | Search Offers |
| Avalon Waterways | Search Offers |
| U | Search Offers |
| UnCruise | Search Offers |
| Viking River | Search Offers |
Expedition Cruises
One of the fast-growing newer styles for ocean and river cruises, adventure and expedition cruises enable you to explore remote destinations like Antarctica, The Arctic Circle, The Galapagos or the Amazon in comfort onboard your floating hotel, and get closer to nature in the company of naturalists and expedition leaders on unique life-enriching experiences.
There are many exciting expedition cruises to choose from, both ocean and river, offering a range of comforts.
To learn more about one of our expedition cruise partners, click on its name. To view its current offers, click “Search Offers.”
EXPEDITION CRUISE PARTNERS:
Yacht-Style Vacations
Yachts come in a variety of shapes and sizes — the unique attribute of yachting is being on a much smaller, more intimate vessel, whether with other travelers you’ve not previously met or on a charter with just your own group and the crew.
There are many places where you may consider a private yacht vacation, especially as a private custom-designed trip for you, including the Croatia’s Adriatic coast, the Greek Islands, Turkey’s coast, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Or, you may wish to consider one of the boutique luxury yacht-style cruise ships.
To learn more about one of our yacht-style vacation partners, click on its name. To view its current offers, click “Search Offers.”
YACHT-STYLE CRUISE & YACHTING PARTNERS:
| Aqua Expeditions Yacht | Search Offers |
| Sea Dream Yacht Club | Search Offers |
| Star Clippers | Search Offers |
| The Moorings | Search Offers |
| The Ritz-Carlton Yachts | Call for details |
| Private yacht charters | Call for details |
“…no one had ever told me of the wonderful new life the sea could bring…that grand solitude, that wide look from horizon to horizon, the sense of space, of freshness.”
Jessie Benton Fremont