Whether you’re after massive or modest,upmarket or mid-range,classic or expedition,there’s sure to be a ship to suit. Our experts offer the best advice on which cruise is best for you.
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Whether you’re a cruise veteran or a first timer,a party animal or a culture vulture,there’s a cruise out there to suit every taste.
What cruise doubters overlook is that cruising,whatever its faults (and,yes,we’re aware of them),is an altogether different experience.
If it takes two to tango,it takes a whole boatload of people to sail. Do you have your cruising etiquette down pat?
Planning a cruise,but not sure what itinerary is right for you? Here’s our expert guide to some of the major port stops around the world.
What started as a quiet solo escape became a whirlwind of fun,unexpected friendships and unforgettable moments.
Want to know how to score a seat at the Captain’s Table,or whether to splurge on a balcony suite or premium drinks package? We’ve got you covered.
This eastern Mediterranean cruise takes in history,myth,and a date with Dionysus.
This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.
Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better,match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.
Cruising solo can be better,cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of your solo cruise.
The location of your cabin influences cost,convenience,noise levels and movement,and also creates subtle differences in cabin space.
Shipboard life is becoming increasingly digital – slow internet on board is a thing of the past.
Pacific islands are glorious,but the logistics of travelling through them can be challenging,unless you’re on a cruise.
With a glass dome up top,a sphere atrium below and liquefied natural gas for propulsion,the new Sun Princess is in a class of its own.
Returning to normal life is difficult after spending a week on board one of the world’s most luxurious ships.
As a former food-magazine editor,I wasn’t expecting to broaden my culinary knowledge on a cruise ship.
In the realm of amazing cruise experiences,a transit of the waterways and intricate locks of this engineering miracle is near the top.
With capacity for 7000 passengers,Icon of the Seas is like an ocean-going lovechild of Looney Tunes and Las Vegas.
South America is an overlooked cruise destination,but nowhere gives you the chance to sail to more varied destinations.
Want to try a new cruise line or sample the high life on a luxury ship at below regular cost? A repositioning cruise might bag you a bargain-price holiday.
When it comes to cruise ship shore excursions it pays to be sure of what you want to see and do when going ashore.
Named “one of the world’s greatest places” by Time magazine,Celebrity Edge is big enough to offer variety,without being a floating city.
On behalf of a nation of espresso-sipping extremists,Silversea’s Silver Muse is doing god’s work in the caffeinating department.
We’re here to give our children an experience that will help shape the well-rounded human beings they will hopefully become once they move past the tantrum and food-throwing stage.
Coral Geographer isn’t just a ship:it has four adventurous ways to get you into Australia’s remotest corners.
There’s good news and bad news for Australians who appreciate Cunard,the cruise line that operates the Queens of the sea.
Designed for warm weather sailing,with an open plan that doesn’t impede the spectacular views,Silver Nova is a destination in itself.
There’s eye candy everywhere you look on this floating hotel – you can tell a lot of money has been spent on it.
Between 1900 and 1920,about 12.5 million Europeans crossed the Atlantic to the US and the Holland America line carried over 1 million of them.
You wouldn’t book a budget urban hotel and expect swish resort-like amenities. Nor should you book a cruise ship that simply doesn’t suit.
Need to work off your buffet breakfast? Here are six scenic walks straight off cruise ships that offer two hours of exercise – or a slower-paced day of sightseeing.
From fish-and-chips to haute cuisine,cruise ships provide a temptation of dining choices. Here’s our food-lover’s guide to the best restaurant meals at sea.
It’s often reserved for loyal customers and those in expensive suites. But I was really only interested in one thing:how dangerous is polar cruising. Really?
From big cities,small towns,fortified medieval harbours and ultra-modern ones,here are 10 ports you’ll long to see.
As respected colleagues returned from cruises around the world,seemingly completely taken with it all,I started to wonder if I was the only person who didn't get cruising.
Oceania’s new and indisputably glam ship has no fewer than eight restaurants,three bars/lounges and a cafe.
Visitors return from this icy land determined to save it.
Silversea’s newest ship has an innovative,asymmetric design that makes it feel more like a luxury resort.