AAA ​predicted nearly 82 million people would travel during the six-day holiday period, which is a record-breaking surge compared to last year.

Best known for its transatlantic trips, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 will spend the first part of 2026 going around the world. After leaving New York, it will transit the Panama Canal, cross the Pacific to Sydney, then hit Cape Town and Southampton, England, among other ports, over 108 days. (And yes, it’s also possible to book shorter legs of the trip.)

Wondering if a three-day cruise is worth taking? Here’s when they make sense, and when they don’t, according to Carnival cruisers.

Cruise Planners’ Brian Shultz, Chief Information Officer, shares with Eric Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, TravelPulse.com, how the company is using AI to empower travel advisors rather than compete with them.

Travel + Leisure editors rounded up the best Black Friday travel deals on hotels, flights, cruises, tours, and travel products. Shop these deals and save up to 81 percent.

If you’re among the millions of Americans seeking a sojourn out on the open seas, you’ll want to learn about “wave season.”

Princess Cruises launches new Caribbean sailings from Central Florida as Sky Princess settles into its Space Coast homeport through 2027.

Bill Smith has come out of retirement to join Sea Cloud as brand ambassador. His son, Kevin, is Sea Cloud's vice president of sales.

Some cruises are themed, encouraging passengers to dress up in costumes for the entire voyage. From superhero getups to historical attire, the creativity is endless. These cruises attract people who love to embrace alter egos and live life a little differently for a few days. It’s like being part of a floating costume party.