A highlight of my first cruise took place on land. During a stop in Plymouth, England, on a Holland America Line sailing, I walked to the Plymouth Gin Distillery. The hourlong outing included an ...

Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program, the company announced in a press release. According to the ...

Frequent cruisers have seen a lot of innovation in recent years, but cruise lines keep adding new features to impress. These new dining outlets and onboard perks might even draw in new customers, too.

“What do you want to do when we’re in Roatán?” my sister asked. Fourteen of us were traveling together on a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) trip from New Orleans, with a stop in Roatán, Honduras. At first ...

Precious are the hours cruise passengers get to explore a port between the “go ashore” and “all aboard.” Factoring in the security and operational procedures involved with a call, plus the costly dock ...

Guide to the best cruise ship shore excursions. Sept. 6, 2010— -- Snorkeling through coral reefs, exploring ancient Roman ruins, hiking on glaciers, shopping at local outdoor markets; all these ...

MSC Cruises is rolling out a selection of shore exclusions that are available exclusively to guests of the MSC Yacht Club. Guests of the line’s “ship within a ship” area will be able to participate in ...

A Mediterranean cruise turned our multi-family European vacation into a stress-free, teen-approved adventure packed with ...

There are so many shore excursions to choose from on a cruise that the array can be dizzying. Each port will have many options, and without a little guidance, you might end up paying a lot of money ...

Cozumel Island in the Yucatan Peninsula is the busiest cruise port in Mexico. In fact, it’s actually one of the busiest ports in the world. The best time to cruise to Mexico is from November to March ...