SPECIAL CRUISE EDITION

It’s a ton of responsibility to be at the helm of a passenger ship the size of the Empire State Building. But there’s a measure of glamour too.

Onboard activities keep the kids happy all day, giving Mom and Dad a much-needed break on a Mexican Riviera excursion.

During the Festival of Jewish Music at Sea, a passenger honors her ancient past -- and grows closer to God.

A river cruise promises skyscraper-like trees, giant lily pads and the ‘meeting of the waters.’ But first, a brush with Brazilian bureaucracy.