As small-ship cruising grows, so too does the number of cruise lines getting into the business. MSC Group’s luxury brand has quickly found success, but it remains less familiar to the U.S. market.

Explora III offers up even more luxe comfort on the water than its siblings. (It’s also the first in the fleet to be powered by liquid natural gas, a.k.a. LNG, which can reduce its emissions by up to ...

New luxury cruise line Explora Journeys just launched Explora I, a 461-suite ship. T+L’s cruise editor was one of the first on board to report what you can expect. In the old days, a really good ...

WHY IT RATES: Travelers who like to plan ahead should consider Explora Journeys’ newly announced summer 2027 voyages.—Sarah Kuta, TravelPulse writer Explora Journeys has unveiled its highly ...

The arrival of enormous ships, like the 7,000 passenger/3000 crew member Icon of the Seas, is an effective way to promote the cruise industry. But cruise companies are also launching smaller vessels ...