Carnival Splendor is unashamedly a cruise ship.

On board the cruise ship that’s not ashamed to be a cruise ship

Some cruise ships aim to win over people who don’t like cruising. This isn’t one of them.

  • Craig Platt
Life on the (Celebrity) Edge.

On board the game-changing cruise ship built for $1.6 billion

There’s plenty to keep you amused on Celebrity Edge,but watch out for added extras charged in US dollars.

  • Julie Miller
Silversea in Antarctica.

There’s only one way to get to the ultimate bucket-list destination

Unless you’re a research scientist,you’ll only ever be able to land in Antarctica off a small expedition cruise ship.

  • Brian Johnston
Lisbon,Portugal… no end of sights and good things to eat and drink.

Port guide:Lisbon,Portugal

Lisbon is an Atlantic city but,thanks to a sparkling climate,orange trees and penchant for pastel paint and strong coffee,feels Mediterranean in its charms.

  • Brian Johnston
The pool deck on board Oceania Riviera.

I desperately needed to de-stress. This ship helped me do it

It is possible to get away from it all,even while you have it all – and more – at your fingertips.

  • Jill Dupleix
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The packed Fiona McIntosh session aboard Queen Elizabeth.

Australia’s first literature cruise is a gamble that paid off

Book-lovers have joined writers on a literature fest on the high seas.

  • Sue Williams
The Library of Celsus,Ephesus.

This is a cruise fit for the gods

This eastern Mediterranean cruise takes in history,myth,and a date with Dionysus.

  • Keith Austin
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I went on one of Virgin’s party cruise ships alone. Here’s what happened

What started as a quiet solo escape became a whirlwind of fun,unexpected friendships and unforgettable moments.

  • Tatyana Leonov
The spot for sunlovers.

On board giant shipping line’s first foray into luxury cruising

Explora I feels like a spacious motor yacht rather than a ship,especially as the luxury is intimate rather than grand.

  • Lee Tulloch
Gantheaume Point,Broome.

Port guide:Broome,Australia

This isolated West Australian town and gateway to the Kimberley has quirky character,multicultural history and a spectacular beach.

  • Brian Johnston