In early December Cruise Critic, the world's largest consumer cruise website, announced its 2025 Best in Cruise Awards.

I had never been a big fan of cruises or group travel in general. But from the moment I set sail on my first European river cruise, I was hooked. Whether exploring France's wine regions, historic ...

I recently embarked on a European river cruise aboard the ultra-luxurious SS La Venezia, which was my most expensive trip yet ...

Whether you crave cosy ports or frozen expanses, undulating hills or towering fjords, a cruise is a great way to see several of Northern Europe’s greatest sights and landmarks in a single trip – while ...

Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas markets and up-close views of the Eiffel Tower's nightly illumination show (with ...

When people think of vacations, they might consider typical destinations such as the tropical islands of the Caribbean or even the otherworldly lava fields of the Canary Islands. These destinations ...

Queen Mary 2, the ocean liner operated by 185-year-old Cunard Lines, departs New York. Wave Season for cruise deals is here! But many travelers will ask, “What the heck is Wave Season?” No, it’s not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Ledsom is a France-based contributor who covers travel. A cruise ship in Nice, France, is among the many European ...