Destinations

Where to cruise: the best time to go, which lines sail there, typical trip length and departure ports.

• Antarctica cruises 2026–2027, plus the Arctic and the GalápagosAntarctica, Arctic and Galápagos cruises compared: expedition ships vs big-ship scenic cruising, landing rules, seasons, costs and the lines that sail each region.
  From $13,950 per personChecked October 2026
• Bermuda cruise from New York, Boston or BaltimoreBermuda cruises from New York, Boston and Baltimore: which lines sail, how many days you're docked at King's Wharf, the best month to go and what to do ashore.
  From $329 per personChecked October 2026
• Best time to cruise AlaskaThe best time to cruise Alaska month by month, Inside Passage vs Gulf of Alaska routes, which lines go to Glacier Bay, and what drives the cost.
  From $284 per personChecked October 2026
• Cruise to Bahamas 2026–2027Plan a cruise to the Bahamas: which line and private island suit you, 3-night trips against a week from New York or Baltimore, best months and what to check.
  From $39 per personChecked October 2026
• Cruise to MexicoHow to cruise to Mexico: 3- to 5-night Baja trips to Ensenada, 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel on the Caribbean side.
  From $50 per personChecked October 2026
• Cruises to Africa and the Middle East 2026–2027Cruises to Africa and the Middle East in 2026–2027: South Africa seasons, Morocco and West Africa routes, Nile river cruises, and why Dubai cruises are off for now.
  Fares change daily; check current prices
• European cruises 2026 and 2027European cruises for 2026 and 2027: which lines sail the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, where they depart, the best months, and how to get there from the USA.
  From $119 per personChecked October 2026
• Greece cruise guideHow to pick a Greece cruise: Greek island cruises by line, sailings from Athens, Santorini and Mykonos crowds and fees, and the best months for 2026 and 2027.
  From $441 per personChecked October 2026
• Hawaii cruises 2026–2027Hawaii cruises for 2026 and 2027 compared: Pride of America's 7-day inter-island trip from Honolulu vs 14- to 16-day round trips from Los Angeles and Vancouver.
  From $514 per personChecked October 2026
• Iceland cruise and Northern Europe guideIceland cruises, Norwegian fjords, British Isles and Baltic cruises for 2026 and 2027: which lines go, where they start, the best months and what's changed.
  From $533 per personChecked October 2026
• Italy cruise 2026–2027Plan an Italy cruise: sailings from Rome and the Venice-area ports, the lines and ships there in 2027, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily by ship, and the best months.
  From $120 per personChecked October 2026
• Japan cruise and Asia cruises 2026–2027Plan a Japan cruise or an Asia cruise: sailings from Tokyo and Singapore, the lines and ships there in 2026–2028, the best months and how to cruise from the US.
  From $1,119 per personChecked October 2026
• Mediterranean cruise 2027Plan a Mediterranean cruise for 2027: western or eastern routes, the lines and ships sailing from Barcelona, Rome and Athens, the best months and what 2028 offers.
  From $119 per personChecked October 2026
• New England cruisesCanada and New England cruises: round trips from Boston and New York vs one-way sailings to Quebec City or Montreal, fall foliage timing, lines and passports.
  From $451 per personChecked October 2026
• New Zealand cruise, Australia and South Pacific cruises 2026–2027Plan a New Zealand cruise, an Australia cruise or a South Pacific trip to Tahiti, Bora Bora and Fiji: the lines and ships, the season, entry rules and tipping.
  From $29 per personChecked October 2026
• Panama Canal cruisePanama Canal cruises for 2026 and 2027: full transits vs partial transits, the best months, which lines go, trip lengths and when repositioning cruises sail.
  From $564 per personChecked October 2026
• South America cruises 2026–2027South America cruises explained: Cape Horn and Chilean fjords crossings, Brazil, the Amazon and Costa Rica, the lines there in 2026–2028 and when to go.
  From $1,564 per personChecked October 2026
• West Coast cruises 2026–2027West Coast cruises explained: Pacific coast sailings between California and Vancouver, when they run, which lines sail them, the ports and what ID you need.
  From $89 per personChecked October 2026
• Western Caribbean cruise or Eastern? How to pick your Caribbean regionWestern, Eastern or Southern Caribbean cruise? What each route visits, the lines that sail it, hurricane season, and which ports you can leave from.
  From $69 per personChecked October 2026