Discover the benefits of cruising
Embark on the ultimate adventure, where you can spend your days and nights as you please—playing or relaxing, or doing a little of both—while traveling from one unique destination to the next. Discover why cruising is right for you. 

Questions about cruising?
Find your answers here! We've listed the most common questions, from what's included (and not included) in the price of your cruise, to whether you need a passport for your trip, to what to expect once you board the ship.

Cruise lines and ships
Wondering about those new mega-ships you've heard so much about? Curious if smaller ships still sail the seven seas? Ships range in size from 148 to 3,000+ passengers, with amenities and activities to please any traveler.

Cruise calendars
Found the perfect ship... just don't know where it's sailing? We've compiled sailing schedules for more than 115 ships. See where your favorite is headed next.

Ports of call
Cruising isn't just about island hopping in the Caribbean or visiting Alaska's glaciers and fjords. You may just be surprised about where you can sail. Think Europe, the Panama Canal, the South Pacific...

Did you know?

• Meals are included in the price of your cruise

• Dietary restrictions can be accommodated

• Late-night or around-the-clock dining is always available

• 24-hour Internet cafés are located on most ships

• Evening entertainment is included in your cruise price

• Gyms and outdoor sporting activities are found on all ships

• Classes and seminars are offered on both sea and port days

• Passengers can participate in planned shore excursions

• Tipping is optional on some cruise lines

Vast ship options
Sample shipboard activities and amenities include the following*:

• Vast cuisine options, from low-calorie gourmet meals to midnight chocolate buffets

• Various dining venues, from traditional dining rooms and alternative gourmet restaurants to free room service

• Quiet areas, including libraries, card rooms, and 24-hour Internet cafés

• Internet access right from your cabin

• Evening entertainment, from Broadway- and Vegas-style shows to cabaret acts

• Onboard movie theaters, playing everything from first-run films to classic cinema

• Outdoor sporting events, from classics like basketball, ping-pong, and shuffleboard to more unique activities like tennis, rock climbing, and golf

• Classes and seminars, including wine-tasting seminars, ethnic cooking classes, computer courses, and casino gaming instruction

• Duty-free shopping for anything from designer clothing and fine jewelry to high-end cosmetics and perfume

Fascinating ports of call
You’ll find a cruise going to most areas of the world:

• Hop on a South America-bound ship and spend one day exploring ancient Mayan ruins, another scuba diving off the coast of a remote Caribbean island, and yet another traversing the Panama Canal

• Sail around Europe, where you can visit a dozen famous cities and only unpack your bags once

• Journey north to Alaska and enjoy nature at its finest, from mountains to fjords to glaciers millions of years old

• Head south to the Caribbean and visit some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches and dive sites

• Or travel down under, stopping at some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s most fascinating cities, where you can visit the Great Barrier Reef and the world's oldest rain forest on the same day