Port Report: Cruise Terminals Across the U.S.

Think getting on a cruise is tough? These five drive-up ports make it easy.

Cruising for the Commitmentphobe

In an effort to groom a new generation of devotees, cruise companies are now offering shorter sailings at rock-bottom prices—the perfect opportunity for a commitmentphobe to test the waters.

• Real Deals: Cruises
• Blog: The Time Is Now for Cruise Savings
• Family Cruises: Easy as 1-2-3

Transcript: Strategies From a Cruise Expert

Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, answered your questions about the latest in cruise ships and booking strategies.

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Confessions of... A Cruise Purser

Our confessor tells us, "Some guests make up elaborate excuses or lies."

• Confessions of a Cruise Lecturer
• Confessions of a Cruise Agent

• 10 Big Trends in Cruising
• Basic, Need-to-know Cruise Terms
• Classic Cruise Tips
• Confessions Of... A Cruise Agent
• Confessions Of... A Cruise Lecturer
• Cruises Drift Eastward
• Downloadable cruise checklist (PDF)
• Family Cruises: Easy as 1-2-3
• Five New Cruise Ships
• Form a Cruise Group and Sail for Free
• Have You Cruised in a Fjord Lately?
• How to Travel Now: Cruising
• Hurricane Guide: Five Questions to Ask
• Hurricane Guide: Tips on Refund Policies
• No Need to Fly: Drive-Up Ports
• Profiles of the Major Cruise Lines
• River Cruising in Eastern Europe
• Sailing on a "Tiny" Ship
• Simplifying EasyCruise
• Some Cruisers Are Smarter Than Others
• Weddings at Sea
• What's New in Alaskan Cruises
• What to Do If Your Tour Operator Went Out of Business
• Why You Should Kayak Before Booking a Cruise