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From small ships to enormous cruise liners, taking to the water has its own appeal.  Living with others on board becomes its own reason to celebrate.  All you need to plan the perfect cruise you can find here, including links to cruise lines, schedules, deck plans, accommodations, dining, entertainment, advice, and reservations.  You can also find descriptions of destinations worldwide, reviews of cruise lines and ships, and links to virtual tours and onboard web cams. 

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expedition cruises


freighter cruises


international cruise lines

  •  Captain Cook Cruises - offers personalized cruising on very small coastal cruise boats in the spectacular waters of Australia and the Fiji Islands and a Paddle Steamer on the Murray River. 
  •  Carnival - Carnival Cruise Lines offers upbeat fun cruising with lots of activities, fast food and glitzy entertainment providing a good value cruise package. 
  •  Celebrity - Celebrity is an American run operator with Greek origins that provides a high quality cruising experience on modern spacious ships. 
  •  Classic International Cruises - Classic International Cruises provide good value budget cruising on Portuguese run classic older liners in a homely relaxed atmosphere without the facilities of larger ships. 
  •  Clipper - Clipper runs a fleet of small ships offering sophisticated close-in cruising with guest lecturers and destination intensive itineraries. 
  •  Costa - specialises in cruising in the Italian style with a lively and cosmopolitan ambience. Passengers are mainly Italian in the Mediterranean and American in the Caribbean. 
  •  Crystal - ship variety and facilities with small ship quality of service and cuisine. The Crystal experience offers elegance and friendly personal service in a formal way. 
  •  Cunard - ships provide the more traditional voyages or long cruises and offer spacious surroundings, elegant public rooms and excellent cuisine. 
  •  Discover Egypt - Egypt is a specialist UK tour operator offering Nile cruises along with resort hotel packages. 
  •  Disney Cruise Line - Disney offer seven day and short cruises in conjunction with a Walt Disney World stay with particular appeal to families. 
  •  Fred Olsen - Traditional British operator offering mainly ex UK cruising with well designed itineraries, a friendly ambience and year round consistent quality. 
  •  Go Cruise - the specialist cruise division of Victoria Travel and offers occasional charter cruises. 
  •  Hapag-Lloyd - a German line that offers some bilingual cruises to the world's more remote regions, following in the footsteps of the great explorers on smaller ships. 
  •  Hebridean Island Cruises - British operator offers cruises in Northern European (mainly Scottish) and Mediterranean waters for those who like the outdoor life, lots of scenery and luxurious accommodation. 
  •  Holland America - now owned by the Carnival Corporation, Holland America offers the more traditional cruising experience. 
  •  Island Cruises - Cruises is a joint venture between First Choice and Royal Caribbean offering good value budget cruising - summer in the Med and winter off the coast of Brazil. 
  •  Louis Cruise Lines - Greek-Cypriot operator has a fleet of older ships either on charter or providing low priced short cruises, preferably taken as an addition to a hotel stay. 
  •  MSC - cruise ship style with modern appeal at a budget price. This expanding Italian cruise line offers cruises that are fun and multi-national. 
  •  Noble Caledonia - a UK based Tour Operator offering a mix of expedition, inshore, ocean and river cruising. 
  •  Norwegian Coastal Voyage - a fleet of working coastal ships cruising the spectacular Norwegian coastline and fjords from Bergen right round to the Russian border within the Arctic Circle. 
  •  Ocean Village - P&O Princess in the package cruise market offering cruising without ceremony aimed at younger people who prefer informal, active lifestyles. 
  •  Oceania Cruises- formed in 2002 to offer luxury cruising at good value prices with excellent cuisine, and destination oriented itineraries that have been tailored to include many overnight port stays. 
  •  Orient Lines - offers some of the more exotic, exciting and innovative destinations as well as an imaginative Mediterranean and Scandinavian programme. 
  •  P and O - has a long and distinguished record as a British operator although it is now part of the Carnival Group. It maintains a high level of formality and traditional elegance although catering for all age groups. 
  •  Peltours - a UK based tour operator specialising in Egypt and offering Nile river cruising on high quality boats. 
  •  Peter Deilmann Cruises - offers high quality in both ocean and river cruising with one luxurious ocean ship and a fleet of 10 de luxe river cruising vessels. 
  •  Ponant - Compagnie des Iles du Ponant offers chic yacht style cruising without the crowds to destinations off the beaten track. 
  •  Princess - the American arm of P&O Princess although it does not share its traditional style. Nevertheless they do offer a higher level of formality than many other lines. 
  •  Radisson Seven Seas - a true world traveler attracting slightly older, discerning and well traveled passengers. 
  •  Royal Caribbean - delivers a consistent level of cruising to suit families, couples and singles. The style is American with plentiful food and quality entertainment. 
  •  Seabourn - the world of small deluxe ships circling the world in search of sunshine, exotic ports, rich cultural experiences and beautiful scenery. 
  •  SeaDream Yacht Club - yacht style luxury on small intimate ships cruising to the more remote harbours of the Caribbean and Mediterranean. 
  •  Silversea - offers ultra-deluxe cruising at the very top end of the market and has established a good reputation for a lavish fully inclusive cruising experience. 
  •  St Helena Line - runs a British passenger-cargo liner on cruises from the UK to South Africa and back calling at Ascension Island and St Helena Island. 
  •  Star Clippers - offers an authentic classic sailing experience aboard handsome vessels with basic levels of cruise ship comfort. 
  •  Star Cruises - operates principally in the Pan Asia area and offers a mix of casino and traditional cruising. 
  •  Swan Hellenic - the cultural cruising arm of P&O and offers cruises with a strong educational content in a country house ambience. 
  •  Thomson - one of the UK's biggest tour operators and offer value for money packaged cruises with no frills or glitz and well tried itineraries. 
  •  Travel Renaissance - Renaissance Holidays is a UK based specialist river cruise tour operator with over 27 years of experience. 
  •  Voyages of Discovery - provides cruises with more unusual and interesting itineraries using ships from selected charter operators. 
  •  Windstar - offers a classic sailing experience aboard handsome vessels with elegant but limited facilities. It is owned by the Carnival Corporation. 


contemporary cruises


premium cruises


luxury cruises

  •  Cunard - Take a virtual tour of the QE2, QM2 or Caronia vessels. Read about the latest cruises from Cunard or plan a trip with the voyage planner.
    •  Cunard - Queen Mary 2 - Take a tour of the world's largest passenger liner's casino, restaurants, shops, and gardens. Learn about its trans-Atlantic crossings
    •  Cunard - SeaView - Learn about this company and its fleet, which includes the QE2 and Royal Viking Sun. Describes upcoming cruises
    •  Queen Elizabeth 2 - Get itinerary details, view ship photos and check fares offered by this flagship of the Cunard Line based in Southampton, England
    •  USA Today - NYC Christened By Queen Mary 2 - World's largest passenger liner sailed into New York on April 26, 2004. Read about its inaugural cross-Atlantic journey and the history of the Cunard ocean liners
  •  Crystal Cruises - Reserve a cruise with this deluxe cruise company and sail anywhere around the world. Includes details of activities, special offers and news.
    •  Crystal Cruises - Cruise line presents itineraries and profiles of its ships. Call for rates and reservations
    •  Crystal Cruises - The Cruise Professional - Cruise on board the Crystal Harmony or the Crystal Symphony to destinations around the world. Check out the itineraries and rates
  •  Radisson Seven Seas Cruises - worldwide; spacious ships with superb service and excellent cuisine in the formal dining rooms and reservations-only northern Italian restaurants; slightly more casual than Seabourn and Cunard; take a virtual tour
  •  Seabourn Cruise Line - ultra-luxury cruise line of Norwegian registry offers destinations around the world

cruises by location

 
Africa
Africa

Egypt
Kenya
Mauritius
Morocco
Seychelles
South Africa
 
Asia & the Middle East
Asia
Middle East

China and the Paracel Islands
India
Indonesia
Japan
Jordan
Malaysia
Maldives
Oman
Russia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
 
Australia & Oceania
Australia and Oceania

American Samoa

Australia - Eastern (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania)
Australia - Central (Northern Territory & South Australia)
Australia - Western Australia

Fiji
Kiribati & Christmas Island
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Solomon Islands
Tahiti
Tonga
Vanuatu
 
Europe
Europe

Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Norway
Portugal
Spain & Canary Islands
Sweden
Turkey
United Kingdom
Scotland
  •  Thomson Cruises - You can book and pay for your holiday online here. Bookings include flight, car hire, hotel accommodations and activities during your stay.
 
North & Central America
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
North America
Caribbean
Central America

Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands

Canada - Alberta
Canada - British Columbia
Canada - Manitoba
Canada - Newfoundland
Canada - Ontario
Canada -Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick
Canada - Quebec
Canada - Saskatchewan
Canada - territories

Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire and Curaçao)
Panama
Puerto Rico
Saint Barthélemy & the Leeward Islands

USA - Alabama
USA - Alaska
USA - California
USA - Florida
USA - Hawaii
USA - Illinois
USA - Louisiana
USA - Maryland
USA - Massachusetts
USA - New York
USA - Pennsylvania
USA - South Carolina
USA - Texas
  •  Grand Princess - from Galveston; November 8, 2004 - April 9, 2005; a 2,600-passenger ship with an outdoor movie LED screen above one of the swimming pools.  Imagine lounging in the hot tub while watching a movie, having your drinks brought to you!
  •  cruises departing from Houston
  •  cruises departing from Galveston
USA - Virginia
USA - Washington

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U.S. Virgin Islands
 
South America
South America

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Peru
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
 
resources

directories

  •  Cheap Cruises - bid on cruises instead of just buying them
  •  Cruise Travel Network - Get info and guidance on planning and booking cruises, including a newsletter, cruise profiles and photos. Research ships, prices and services
  •  CruisePage.com - Cruise news and reviews. Showcases favorite and classic cruises, plus ship profiles, a magazine and a featured ship of the month
  •  About.com Cruises - Get the essentials on planning and making reservations for a cruise trip. Peruse ports, ships and travel agency links
  •  Accent's Cruise Connection - Get a firsthand perspective on the different kinds of cruises available, and find profiles of ships and ports of call
  •  Cheap Cruises
  •  ChoiceWorld - Cruises - Get advice, plan a cruise or browse the catalogs. ChoiceWorld offers various cruise services
  •  Choosing Cruising - UK-based guide and directory to finding cruise lines, departure dates and destinations. Find the details on specific ships and accommodations
  •  Cruise Web - Select a cruise line and destination, then preview, plan, and book a cruise online. Includes special offers
  •  Cruiseflash.com - Find general guides on taking a cruise holiday, and links to related resources. Includes booking agent contact information
  •  Cruiserve - Features a directory of cruise services and companies, and travel features and tips. Peruse price quotes and special offers
  •  Frank Schoenstedt's Cruise and Ferry Directory - Find out about cruise and ferry lines available in Germany and surrounding countries
  •  SeaView - Details of cruise liners and their itineraries, sea ferries, owners, captains and the cruise market in general
  •  Travel Library - Cruises - Directory features links to general guides on cruising, and tour operators and travel agents
  •  Travelon Cruise Finder - Find a cruise by selecting the feature most important to you, be it month, destination, cruise line or price range
  •  TravelPage.com - Cruise Page - Find photos and reviews for hundreds of cruise ships. Features updates on price specials, and booking contact information
  •  TravelSource - Offers links to a variety of cruise agencies. Click on a link to get destination and accommodation details for each company
  •  Cruise4me.com - Find professionals who can assist in planning cruise vacations to such places as the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe
  •  My Travel Company - Directory features specials on cruise vacations and tours. Also offers deals on rental homes, lodging and rental cars
  •  Nautical Notes - Find updated news on the cruise and shipping industries. Peruse special vacation packages, travel tips and related links
  •  Prow's Edge - Cruise magazine features a fleet review, details ports of call, and gives traveler's tips and medical advice
  •  Small Ship Cruises - Find reviews and descriptions of smaller watercraft cruises. Includes sailing ships, barge cruises, river cruises and dive cruises
  •  StoreRunner - Cruises - Travel to international destinations on one of many cruise packages available
  •  Windship Way - Browse a guide that discusses tallships and windjammers. Includes travel tips and details about each type of ship

cruise reviews

  •  AllExperts.com Cruises - Group of experts offer their opinions and tips on making reservations for and enjoying a vacation cruise
  •  Cruise - This site is one stop cruising resource.... find places, ships, exotic and colourful locations.  Fun and entertainment whilst cruising.... there are additional links to related sites dedicated to making your cruising just that little bit special.
  •  Cruise Critic - Comprehensive guide offers cruise reviews and tips, advice for first-time cruise travelers, and commentary from users.
  •  cruising solo - article
  •  Cruise Addicts - Those who can't get enough of vacation cruises can find news, trip reviews, photos and port profiles here. View live boat shots
  •  Cruisemates - Provides cruise and ship reviews, news updates, bargains, links to cruise lines and classified ads
  •  Cruisemates - Ship Reviews - Offers reviews of cruise ships and ratings for a selection of lines. Also find company overviews, travel bargains, news and message boards
  •  CruiseOpinion - Database features traveler reviews of cruise lines and specific trips. Find booking services and special offers
  •  Cruising InfoGuide - Presents a cruise review archive and a guide to new liners. Link to news updates and other related resources
  •  Interactive Cruises - Seasoned travelers present their views and reviews on specific vacations and cruise lines. Peruse photos and related links

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last edited Sunday, December 14, 2008