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 cruises for single travellers

Going it alone never has looked so good. From stylish solo cabins to sociable shore trips and indulgent extras, here are the best cruise lines for independent travellers.

What are the best Greek Island cruises?

Explore the enchanting Greek Islands with our curated selection of top cruises, tailored to suit every traveller's taste and budget.

What are the best Scottish island cruises?

Sail away to whisky distilleries, windswept beaches and wildlife havens with our guide to the best cruises around Scotland’s unforgettable islands.

What are the best Arctic cruises? An expert guide

We’ve picked out the coolest Arctic cruises for every kind of traveller, whether you're craving gorgeous landscapes, adventurous antics or sub-zero luxury.

The best luxury cruises. An expert guide

Cruising has long been seen as a luxurious way to travel, but as cruising becomes more mainstream, which lines still have that exclusive something special?

What are the best cruises for first-time cruisers?

If you’ve never stepped foot on a cruise ship before and want to make sure you’re making the right choice, you’re in the right place. With these seven lines, you’re sure to find your ideal match.
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Recommendation

The best value cruises. One for every traveller

Daniel Edward
28th May 2025
Advice

What are the best all-inclusive cruises? An expert guide

Andy Hill
28th May 2025
Advice

What are the best Galapagos cruises? An expert guide

Daniel Edward
28th May 2025

What are the best cruises to Alaska? An expert guide

Daniel Edward
28th May 2025

How Fred. Olsen is offering more value for money in 2026

Amaris Proctor
28th May 2025
Advice

The best cruise lines for adults

Daniel Edward
27th May 2025

What are the best cruises for honeymoons?

Andy Hill
23rd May 2025
Advice

What are the best Baltic Sea cruises?

Raphael Giacardi
21st May 2025

A Riviera Travel expert on what a Nile cruise is truly like

Amaris Proctor
20th May 2025

A taste of Princess from casual bites to show-stopping meals

Raphael Giacardi
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Ship Reviews

Ship Review: National Geographic Endurance

Amaris Proctor
14th May 2025

Ship review: Viking Sky

Raphael Giacardi
13th May 2025

Four 2026 Caribbean cruises with private island access

Amaris Proctor
13th May 2025

The best Asia cruises: for all travellers

Amaris Proctor
7th May 2025

The best cruise ships for kids and their families

Kate Holroyd
30th April 2025
Ship Reviews

Ship review: MS Estrela

Will Payne
30th April 2025