Theme cruises range from a light veneer of programming to all-in buyouts of the ship. Regardless of which route you choose, make sure your manners are beyond reproach with our top 10 etiquette tips.

Theme Cruise Dos and Don'ts

Theme cruises vary widely. They range from small affinity groups that meet on a regular sailing, to thousands of aficionados who take over a cruise ship and create a very different atmosphere from a typical sailing. You'll want to know just what you're booking -- and whether it's right for you -- before you commit.

Theme Cruises: What You Need to Know

So, what exactly is a charter cruise and just how does chartering a ship work -- for those of us either simply curious about the process or actually possessing the wherewithal to plan one? Read on for the ins and outs of charter cruises.

Charter Cruises: Everything You Need to Know

Group and Theme Cruises

Learn how to plan and book the best themed and group cruises to bring the joy of cruising to your loved ones.

Theme cruises generally pack a lot into a short window of time. You get to experience everything shoulder to shoulder with other passionate fines, facetime with your favorite celebs and a nonstop party atmosphere. But these cruises often come with a pretty hefty price tag, too. Let us help you decide.

What do "Star Trek" Elvis Presley and a food-and-wine festival all have in common? They were all once themed cruises -- sailings centered around a particular interest or hobby, often hosted by a celebrity or group of celebrities.

Cruise Critic has carefully curated these themed group cruises from various categories such as TV and Film; Music; Food, Wine and Beer; Science and Nature; Wellness and Fitness; and Sports. Search for group cruises 2023, or plan ahead for group cruises 2024.

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Group and Theme Cruises

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