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What is it about staring out at the thin line between blue sea and blue sky that stops time? Cruises come in all guises from luxurious ocean behemoths to river boats and barges to ice-cutters and small ships that dock in tiny ports no one has ever heard of.
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- Cruises aren’t just for the shuffleboard set (if, indeed, they ever were). Lot’s of shore excursions offer plenty of adventures, from ziplining to SCUBA.
- For romance, check out farther flung destinations to historic ports: These tend to be of less interest to the family-with kids crowd.
- Families should check out lines that cater to kids. Disney is a no-brainer, but other lines have good kids programs, too.