River or ocean cruises

New USPS Stamp Collection Salutes Mississippi River Cruising

They don’t call it the “Mighty Mississippi” for nothing. From Lake Itasca’s trickling overspill in Minnesota, the Mississippi travels the length of the continental U.S.,... read more

Protecting the Earth with Conscious Sailing

As we see many cruise lines launching new ships, it's been exciting to hear how many of them are focusing their resources on creating ships... read more

North American Cruising is Complete: Canada Reopens, Intra-Island Hawaiian Cruises Resume

The return of cruise travel has looked like a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, cruise lines have worked out how to resurrect itineraries... read more

The Perks of “Port Valet”

As a Travel Advisor, I am always looking for new ways to help my clients have an incredible experience while traveling. Very few people know... read more

Private Islands You Have to See!

Cruise season is in full swing, and many will be calling on their private islands as ports. You may be wondering what exactly these private... read more

European River Cruise Season Begins! AmaWaterways' Co-Founder Shares Trends and Tips for 2022

One of the first signs of spring for travel and cruise lovers like me… isn’t the first tulip or robin. It’s the return of river... read more

Another Record Broken: Biggest Ship at Sea

If you’re a mega-ship fan, you have another entry to add to your cruise travel bucket list. The largest ship at sea has just launched... read more

Taking Care of the Crew!

After returning from several cruises these past few weeks, I was reminded of just how much work goes into the whole cruise experience. It’s important... read more

Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

February has been an even more romantic month than usual this year. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s... read more

6 New Cruise Ships that Debuted this Fall You'll Want to Sail on in 2022

Just this fall, since the return to ocean cruising, we’ve also seen a splendid return of cruise ship christenings. Along with new health innovations like... read more