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6 days ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Megan duBois |Erin (Shields) Evans |Nicola Wood
There's nothing better than gathering your closest friends for a fun-filled bachelorette party. One of the best ways to celebrate the bride-to-be is with a bachelorette party cruise – be it a half-day city sailing or a full weekend at sea. Day cruises through hot spots like New York City or Savannah, Georgia, showcase the city's best sights from the water, all while the bride and her tribe enjoy music, dancing and maybe a signature drink (or two).
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1 week ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Erin (Shields) Evans |Nicola Wood
A cruise ship honeymoon blends luxury, convenience and exploration into one unforgettable getaway. Whether you're looking for a short, budget-friendly escape or a longer luxury voyage where money is no object, there's a honeymoon cruise for every kind of couple. With options ranging from boutique yacht-style cruises in Croatia to Caribbean megaship sailings to bucket list Antarctica voyages, a cruise vacation makes it easy to celebrate your new life together without worrying about logistics.
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2 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Lyn Mettler |Timothy J. Forster |Nicola Wood |Rachael Hood
1/18 CreditGetty Images|View as articleFill up the car and head to these coastal destinations for an affordable beach vacation. Whether you're looking for a peaceful seaside escape to get in touch with nature or a beach with amenities like shops and kayak rentals, the Gulf Coast – which spans Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – offers it all.
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2 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Gwen Pratesi |Erin (Shields) Evans |Nicola Wood
Viking Ocean Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line are very different cruise providers, even though both fall into the luxury cruise category. Seabourn is considered an ultra-luxury brand with smaller yacht-like ships, while Viking's larger luxury vessels accommodate more passengers. To help you decide between the two lines, we've compared them across 11 categories. Which one you choose will ultimately depend on the experience you're seeking for your next vacation at sea.
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3 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Nicola Wood |Suzanne Mason |Janice Wald Henderson
Cruising with SilverseaWhat's New for 2024/2025? Silver Ray – sister ship of Silver Nova – debuted summer 2024. Two dozen new ports debuting summer and winter 2025, including Trois-Ilets, Martinique and the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Several new suite categories introduced on Silver Ray and Silver Nova, including luxurious Otium Suite with private outdoor hot tub.
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3 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Jill Schildhouse |Suzanne Mason |Nicola Wood
Royal Caribbean made a massive splash with the launch of Icon of the Seas in early 2024. As the current titleholder of the largest cruise ship in the world, this floating resort was designed to be a destination in itself, rather than just a mode of transportation for your vacation. It's almost hard to care about your Caribbean island itinerary when there's so much to do on board.
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3 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Nicola Wood |Suzanne Mason
If you're trying to choose between Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, good luck. These two megaships are the line's newest, biggest floating playgrounds. Both are loaded with headline-worthy thrills, dazzling shows, next-generation dining and pools upon pools.
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3 weeks ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Megan duBois |Nicola Wood |Suzanne Mason
There's nothing better than planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation. But with a current fleet of six ships, Disney Destiny debuting in fall 2025 and even more ships on the way, it can be hard to figure out which vessel is the right one for your family. Two of the most popular ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet are Disney Magic and Disney Dream. The iconic cruise ships sail around the world to destinations like Alaska, Europe and both of Disney's private island destinations in the Bahamas.
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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Holly Johnson |Nicola Wood |Suzanne Mason
Among many other important factors, deciding between Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages means deciding if you want a truly adults-only experience or a cruise geared toward adults that still allows kids on board. Take the time to compare each cruise line's features below and decide which option is best for your next vacation at sea.
Celebrity Cruises vs.
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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Megan duBois |Suzanne Mason |Nicola Wood
There's nothing better than a cruise vacation. You're sailing the open ocean, heading for incredible ports of call, dining on delectable dishes and seeing some of the best entertainment around. While many brands cater to kids, two of the best cruise lines for families are Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line. If you're planning a vacation at sea and haven't decided which line to sail with, keep reading to learn how these two cruise providers stack up.
