Cruises & Tours

A first-time cruiser’s guide to choosing ship size, itinerary style and cabin type, plus what’s usually included in the fare and what costs extra.

Cruise or land tour? Compare pace, unpacking, time in each place, what’s typically included and who each suits, so you can choose the right organized trip.

Ocean and river cruises feel very different. Compare ship size, scenery, time in port, onboard life and who each suits before you choose.

Weigh convenience, cost control, flexibility and the social side of travel to decide between a guided tour and traveling independently, or mixing the two.

How to read a group tour’s itinerary, group size, activity level and inclusions, so you pick a tour that matches how you like to travel.