Cruises We Love

Indispensable cruise recommendations for the world’s best travelers.

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“Wave season” is a promotional period when cruise lines roll out some of the best discounts, free flights, and attractive upgrades of the year. Here’s when it is and what’s on offer.
Ocean Cruises
From the Caribbean to Cape Horn, Central America to Canada, these are our favorite cruises that sail out of Florida ports.
These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.
Yacht charters offer a blend of immersive access, eco-friendly exploration, and luxurious digs.
From more eco-friendly sailings to immersive journeys that will get you deeper into the culture and nature of the region, these cruise itineraries will bring you along Norway’s beautiful coastline in comfort.
River Cruises
A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.
Expedition Cruises
From weather to wildlife, excursions to the environment, if you’re thinking of taking a cruise to either Antarctica or the Arctic, these are the main differences to consider.
With immersive wildlife experiences, luxurious small ships, and private five-star lodges—all in places traditional tour operators can’t go—there are many reasons to travel with CroisiEurope in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
From picking the right ship and itinerary to what to expect when it comes to weather and wildlife, cruising along the coast of Greenland can be both wonderful and unpredictable. Here’s what to know before you go.
Greenland is a relatively new cruise destination, which means that expedition voyages, such as those being offered on the new “Scenic Eclipse II,” often find themselves sailing into uncharted territory.
Small ship cruises
From intimate polar expedition cruises to sailing the Caribbean on a clipper ship, these independent brands are changing the way we think about cruising.
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