Today’s demanding cruise consumers are seeking ships that provide memorable vacation experiences, both onboard and in port. As a result, cruise lines are introducing exciting new spaces, eateries and entertainment zones on their newest ships to offer the most exciting vacation destinations at sea.

Selecting shore excursions for an Alaska cruise is always a difficult process. If you're wondering which shore excursions to take on your Alaska cruise, take a look at these highly recommended passenger favorites based on recent cruise line survey responses and feedback.

Princess Cruises offers popular Alaska cruisetours designed just for families. These Alaska cruise and land excursion combinations offer many experiences that are appealing to families, such as learning about dog mushing, gold panning, interactive tours of Denali National Park, and more.

Take a Cruise. Help Rebuild an Island. Looking for a way to have fun, give back, and help children in Haiti? Cruise4Haiti, a November cruise benefitting Airline Ambassadors and For Haiti With Love, will bring supplies, donations and holiday cheer to island residents in need.

Looking for a great port to spice up your cruise itinerary? Choose a cruise that visits Jordan. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan features world-renowned sites and experiences that are sure to be at the top of any travel bucket list. Here are five reasons to visit Jordan on your next cruise.

Cruises can be one of the best vacation choices for families with teens. Today’s cruise holidays are filled with teen clubs, high-energy activities and exciting shore excursions. If you’re taking a cruise with teens, here are a few tips to make your vacation easier and a lot more fun.

If you're planning to get the whole family together for a vacation, consider a family reunion at sea. Family reunion cruises offer tremendous values with accommodations to fit any budget. In addition, cruise lines offer special reunion packages and activities for every interest and age group.

During the holiday season, thoughts often turn to finding opportunities to do good for others. Cruise lovers with a heart, your ship has come in. Check out this Caribbean cruise that is using social media such as Twitter to highlight the many ways that travelers can give back on vacation.

A newly announced Norwegian Cruise Line cruise now provides a way to enjoy a relaxing post-holiday vacation while giving back to others. It's a great way to have a fun-filled vacation and help those in need by 'cruising with a cause.'

Dreaming of cruising to Alaska? The wonders of Alaska are within reach of many vacation budgets and can easily be seen without breaking the bank. If you're planning to sail to the largest of the United States, here are five money-saving tips to put a spectacular Alaska cruise within your reach.