I've booked shore excursions both through a cruise line and independently. Here are the pros and cons of each method.

Thousands of ships transit the Panama Canal every year, but few imagine what happens when one of its locks needs to be ...

A shore excursion takes them to Gatun Locks ... Information: 800-774-6237; princess.com Other major lines with Panama Canal cruises include Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian ...

With spring travel season well underway, the U.S. State Department just updated and reissued a serious Level 3 travel warning for a country included on a number of upcoming cruise itineraries.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its Panama Canal, Hawaii, Mexico and Pacific Coast cruises ... as part of its 'Have It All' campaign which will offer passengers shore excursion credit, ...

Best of all, it didn’t cost me much: distillery tours start at less than $20. Onshore activities can enhance the cruise experience, whether they’re shore excursions booked through the cruise ...

Frequent cruisers have seen a lot of innovation in recent years, but cruise lines keep adding new features to impress. These new dining outlets and onboard perks might even draw in new customers ...

The ship is scheduled to sail a 111-day world cruise in the upcoming winter months, departing Hamburg, Germany, in January 2025. It will cross the Atlantic Ocean, transit the Panama Canal ...