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Smooth Sailing

10 Steps to Smooth Sailing

Find which cruise suits your style

Nautical News

Nautical News

The latest itineraries, activities, and ships from six leading cruise lines

Sea Changes

Sea Changes

Tech news from the cruise world

Haute Houseboat

Haute Houseboat

Travel the seven seas in style without leaving home

Ask the Expert

Ask the Experts

Bareboating Basics

Bareboating Basics

Want an even smaller ship? Charter a boat!

10 Best Cruise Lines for "Noncruisers"

Bonus Slideshow

Cruising Through T+L's Archives

  • Stacking the Decks
    Cruise ships have grown. Is bigger really better?
  • Tangerine Dreams
    The new no-frills cruise ships
  • Ship Shape
    We board Holland America's Noordam to test its seaworthiness
  • Vinyasa Voyage
    On the Seven Seas Mariner's yoga trip, T+L stretches its sea legs
  • Traveling Companion
    See the world as a cruise-ship host
  • Making Waves
    Luxury cruise ships return to the Great Lakes
  • Tuning Up the Symphony
    Unveiling the Crystal Symphony after her two-week, $23 million facelift
  • The Long Haul
    What it's really like to go around the world in 80 days (or more)
  • See It By Boat
    Four cruises guarantee spectacular sightings you can't get on land
  • Model Ships
    Icebreakers or schooners, clippers or yachts—these vessels will take you places a mega ship can't