Advice

Planning for your next cruise holiday can often be a time-heavy process. We aim to save you hours of research with our carefully-curated advice section - regardless of whether you're a seasoned traveller or a first-time cruiser.

From expert hacks and professional secrets, to a wealth of specialist advice and easy-to-read articles, this section is purposefully crafted for easy digestion. Happy reading!

Featured articles

The best time to cruise the Adriatic Sea

Dreaming of the Dalmatian Coast’s azure waters or the baroque architecture of Venice? Here’s the best time to sail the Adriatic, based on your travel style.

What to expect from a Caribbean voyage with Oceania Cruises

Dreaming of a Caribbean cruise that takes you beyond the clichés? Here are five ways Oceania Cruises does things differently.

Two adventures in one: Alaska and Vancouver with Princess Cruises

An Alaska cruise that sails round-trip from Vancouver delivers two adventures in one incredible voyage. Here are five reasons to book with Princess Cruises.

Best cruises for December: where to sail

From polar expeditions with penguins to beachy Christmas breaks, here’s where to cruise this December.

Best cruises for November: where to sail

From epic Middle East explorations to sun-drenched Southern Hemisphere sailings, here’s where to cruise this November.

Best cruises for September: where to sail

From end-of-summer Med sunshine to wildlife-rich expeditions in the Arctic, here’s where to cruise this September.
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Culture and history

Europe in winter, reimagined: three Windstar cruises to book now

Amaris Proctor
3rd October 2025
Recommendation

Best cruises for August: where to sail

Amaris Proctor
1st October 2025
Recommendation

What to do in Honolulu, Hawaii, from your cruise ship

Kaye Holland
26th September 2025
Recommendation

What to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from your cruise ship

Kaye Holland
26th September 2025
Recommendation

What to do in George Town, Grand Cayman, from your cruise ship

Kaye Holland
25th September 2025
Advice

What to do in Jamaica from your cruise ship

Kaye Holland
25th September 2025
Advice

Best cruises for July: where to sail

Amaris Proctor
25th September 2025
Reviews

Ship review: Discovery Princess

Raphael Giacardi
24th September 2025
Ocean Cruising

Planning a Europe cruise? Five reasons to book with NCL

Amaris Proctor
22nd September 2025
Reviews

Alaska Inside Passage cruises: what are they?

Raphael Giacardi
19th September 2025
Ocean Cruising

10 reasons to sail the Caribbean with Princess Cruises

Raphael Giacardi
19th September 2025
Ocean Cruising

Three reasons to choose Seabourn to cruise Alaska

Lucy Abbott
17th September 2025
Luxury

Oceania Cruises unveils 2027-2028 voyages and new inclusions

Raphael Giacardi
16th September 2025
River Cruising

“After almost 30 years in travel, I’m a river cruise convert”

Amaris Proctor
16th September 2025
Reviews

A brilliant debut: a first look at Virgin Voyages’ new ship

Raphael Giacardi
15th September 2025
News On Offers & Deals

Revealed: all the Cruise Week 2025 special offers

Raphael Giacardi
15th September 2025