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

Atlas Ocean Voyages presents ‘Adventure Beyond’ with $600 onboard credit

Seeking the ultimate gateway to luxury travel, with a dollop of exploration spirit? It’s time to indulge with Atlas Ocean Voyages’ 'Adventure Beyond' Wave offer. Not only is there 30 per cent off, but you can also enjoy up to $600 onboard credit – all while exploring the world at your own pace

The most exciting new cruises to book for 2025

Commune with wildlife in the Galapagos or set sail into the unknown with our pick of the itineraries launching in the New Year

Our top four: Cruise lines that do things differently

Some cruise lines follow the trend, whereas others create the tone. Here are four of our absolute favourites that you should consider when booking that next cruise holiday

Set sail along Croatia's stunning coastline

Expect mouth-watering cuisine, fine wines and vibrant nightlife from a cruise around Croatia with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Can you vape or smoke on a cruise ship?

It’s the age-old question: can you vape or smoke on a cruise ship? We break down all the rules per cruise line

The absolute 'do not do' actions that break cruise etiquette

Is there a code of conduct when sailing aboard a cruise? Absolutely. For the sake of everyone on board, you'll want to avoid various mannerisms, as Gillian Carmoodie explains
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Advice

The hottest river cruise ships launching this year

Will Payne
4th January 2025
River Cruising

How Riviera’s gastronomic Rhine cruise conquered my travel fear

Gillian Carmoodie
3rd January 2025
Advice

11 of the hottest ocean ships arriving in 2025

Will Payne
3rd January 2025
Ocean Cruising

Losing my cruise virginity with Celestyal

Jonny Heather
2nd January 2025
River Cruising

Sail Egypt with a saving

Lucy Abbott
24th December 2024
Advice

A great escape in Greenland and Arctic Canada

Sarah Riches
24th December 2024
River Cruising

Why the River Rhone should be your next river cruise

Sarah Riches
20th December 2024
Advice

A season of celebrity vintage this Christmas with Princess Cruises

Gillian Carmoodie
20th December 2024
Ocean Cruising

Modern escapism perfected: Celestyal’s Iconic Aegean cruise

Calum Brown
19th December 2024
Ocean Cruising

An expert guide to cruising New Zealand

Lauren Jarvis
19th December 2024
Interviews

Stars onboard: Lisa Faulkner and John Torode

Kaye Holland
17th December 2024
Luxury

Five reasons to join Holland America Line’s Club Orange

Raphael Giacardi
17th December 2024
Advice

2025 bucket list: Why tall ship cruising with Riviera comes top

Calum Brown
14th December 2024
Ocean Cruising

What is a spa onboard an expedition cruise really like?

Sarah Riches
12th December 2024
Recommendation

The ultimate guide to Canada & the USA's Great Lakes

Sarah Freeman
11th December 2024
Ocean Cruising

Utopia of the Seas: Discover more about Royal Caribbean's newest ship

Sarah Riches
9th December 2024