In the cruise industry, January through March is considered “wave season,” a time when cruise lines offer promotions, incentives and, often, their best deals of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

But here I am on a Viking cruise, aptly named the British Isles Explorer, suddenly wondering what took me so long to get here. In the early years, I hung out in Asia with alleged headhunters and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. From the bustling streets of historic port cities to the raw ...