A cruise on the Norwegian Gem is about everyone—the laidback mother, restive kid and fitness freak—having nonstop fun.More>>

Vancouver prepares for an influx of visitors for the 2010 Winter Olympics. More>>

The cruise experience extends beyond the ship to these private-island getaways.More>>

Susan J. Young, senior contributing editor for cruises, completed a one-week Alaska voyage with Disney Cruise Line earlier this summer. In this final installment of her "Sailing with the Mouse" series, she explores Ketchikan in search of totem poles and the town's colorful heritage. More>>

Cruise line releases 22 holiday cruises of seven to 17 days, including 50 percent savings and reduced rates for third and fourth guests sharing state rooms on select itineraries. More>>

Premiering on the Carnival Pride this week, Superstar Live Karaoke invites guests to perform karaoke with a live band in a program set to join 12 of the line's ship with itineraries of seven or more days by the end of the year.More>>

Crystal Cruises' 17th annual World Cruise will take passengers on a 94-day, roundtrip journey through 35 ports in five segments, including multiple overnight stays.More>>

Among its top selections, WLCVacations offers trips through the Rhine, the Galápagos and the River Thames. More>>

From May 1 through October 9, the 1,350-guest ms Veendam will depart New York to spend the day at St. George's Island and two nights in the capital city of Hamilton.More>>

Touring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the upper Amazon River and its tributaries, the 16-cabin ship has four nature guides on hand, an Amazon wildlife reference library and an air-conditioned multimedia room.More>>