It’s a thrilling year for cruise ship launches as major luxury hotel brands Four Seasons and Orient Express prepare to make their seafaring debut, among other exciting new vessels.

The big boat slid downriver so gently you could barely feel its motion. On sultry afternoons you could lounge on the top deck and watch the farmers at work in the fertile lands beside the water, much ...

Just like airlines, cruise lines are sometimes booking too many passengers as sailing trips become more popular.

Heavy rust had overtaken this 4-in-1 hatchet, locking in years of neglect. The steel was deeply pitted and rough to the touch. I worked slowly to remove corrosion without removing too much original ...

River cruising expands well beyond its European stronghold as American travelers fuel demand for longer itineraries, more remote rivers and culturally immersive sailings that look significantly ...

Cruising can be the ultimate in romance, only when you choose the right line and destination. See an advisor's picks here.

Book now with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions In 2026, land-based tour operator, Trafalgar, dives head-first into river cruising with the 128-passenger Trafalgar Reverie. The 8-day Best of ...