Gene Sloan

A new river cruise itinerary through the Bordeaux region of France offers the chance to sip classic wines while exploring historic sites and more.

If a big, bustling megaresort at sea is what you crave, you'll want to stick to the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

The biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships are, by definition, the Norwegian ships with the most pools, waterslides and other deck-top activities.

Everything you need to know about tipping and service charge policies at Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, MSC Cruises, Princess, Holland America and other lines.

From prebooking ship-based activities to downloading your cruise line's app, these are some of the things you should do in the weeks leading up to a cruise.

We have good news for those of you who assume the only way to stay in touch with home from a cruise ship is via a message in a bottle: The Wi-Fi connection on ships has been getting faster at a rapid rate — and cheaper, too.

Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America and MSC Cruises are among cruise lines offering inclusive alcoholic drink packages.

Some cruise lines have hidden fees for all sorts of things. Here's what to be aware of and how to avoid some of the charges.

It's easy to overspend on a cruise, particularly when you're new to cruising. Here's a guide to the most common spending mistakes that first-time cruisers make on ships.

Windowless "inside" cabins and ocean-view cabins may offer the best value, but there are good reasons to upgrade to a balcony cabin.