Cruise specialists on The WOW List and cruise journalist Carolyn Spencer Brown tell us how cruise lines, both large and small, are wooing travelers back onboard, putting new safety standards in place, and changing both onboard and shoreside experiences.

What surprised about my yacht vacation in Belize was how versatile the experience could be, molded to fit the preferences of just about any kind of traveler.

There are 77 licensed vessels that tour the Galapagos Islands. Here are the main factors to weigh when picking the right Galapagos cruise for your group.

The most innovative cruise lines are exploring new concepts in 2019. These are the 3 to know about so you can cruise like a traveler, not a tourist.

At WendyPerrin.com we hear from a lot of travelers who would like to plan a cruise but have run up against a big challenge. Here, we solve that challenge.

A cruise is similar to a resort vacation—but a few days on the Seabourn Ovation showed how much better it can be, if done right.

Six days aboard the new Seabourn Ovation made this veteran globetrotter rethink what kind of traveler she is.

A barge cruise through Europe is very different from a river cruise, starting with the size of the boat and how you travel.

This couple's trip to French Polynesia included something special: a surprise insider experience courtesy of Wendy, which we call a WOW Moment.

Cruise Critic's Carolyn Spencer Brown reveals a travel trend that may shock you: Cruises have become one of the most healthy and active ways to travel.

Wendy's report and photos from the first-ever sailing of Silver Muse, the elegant new ship from Silversea Cruises that launched in Genoa, Italy.

Windstar cruise line's president John Delaney gave us a sneak peek at what’s coming for his small-ship cruise company in 2017.

We scrutinized the batch of 2017 cruise itineraries on offer in order to recommend the best.

Don't make the common cruise mistakes that so many travelers make. Here's how to know which cruise itinerary will deliver the best travel experience, the pros and cons of small ships vs. large ships, and more.

When Harmony of the Seas debuts, it will be the world’s largest cruise ship, but it will also introduce a first in special treatment at sea.

If you’re an avid independent traveler, as I am, seeing the world by cruise ship has its pros and cons. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about this option.

Hi. I’m Doug. I’m 12 years old, and I just took my 12th cruise. It was on the Royal Caribbean ship Allure of the Seas.

Since its cruise port sits so close to the city center, Barcelona is ideal for independent shore excursions. This is the perfect way to spend your day.

The pros and cons of paying extra for a balcony on river cruises and ocean cruises.

Royal Caribbean’s Labadee Flight Line is the world’s longest zip-line over water. And I did it. Watch the video.