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

Win tickets to the new Edvard Munch exhibition with Viking

The National Portrait Gallery’s new exhibition, supported by Viking, reveals Edvard Munch’s social side - with a chance to win tickets

Why a cruise is the best way to visit Alaska

Top tips to get the most out of one of cruising’s most spectacular destinations.

Discover the world with Princess Cruises' excursions

Travelling is more than just visiting new places; it’s about experiencing them. Princess Cruises’ excursions allow guests to do just that without breaking the bank.

The hidden costs of cruising and how to plan for them

Cruising is a fantastic way to explore the world while enjoying the convenience of an all-in-one holiday. However, while base fares may seem reasonable, unexpected expenses can quickly add up, catching many cruise-goers off guard.

Great Escape: a guide to the Caribbean's Leeward Islands

Embrace the coral beaches, subtropical rainforests and slower pace of life in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, writes Lisa Hanley

Ship review: VIVA Enjoy

We boarded VIVA Cruises’ third newbuild ship, VIVA Enjoy, in Dusseldorf for a two-night sailing to Frankfurt via Koblenz following the vessel’s naming ceremony.
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Why an Asia cruise should be at the top of your must-do list

Raphael Giacardi
7th March 2025
Recommendation

How to get kicked off a cruise ship

Gillian Carmoodie
7th March 2025
Recommendation

The ultimate guide to cruise ship entertainment

Gillian Carmoodie
6th March 2025
Advice

Can cruise ships and the environment really mix?

Gillian Carmoodie
5th March 2025
Advice

10 ways to save money on a cruise

Raphael Giacardi
28th February 2025
Advice

What to pack for your first cruise?

Kate Holroyd
28th February 2025
Advice

A first timer's guide to Hawaii

Sarah Riches
27th February 2025
Advice

Experience MORE at sea with NCL

Kaye Holland
22nd February 2025

Why you should sail on Oceania Cruises’ Allura this summer

Raphael Giacardi
20th February 2025

The best cruises from Southampton in 2025

Raphael Giacardi
19th February 2025
Advice

Hey big spender: the best around-the-world cruises to book

Kaye Holland
18th February 2025

Cruise review: drift down the Mississippi River from New Orleans

Sarah Riches
18th February 2025

Fall in love with the Baltic Sea with Princess Cruises

Raphael Giacardi
17th February 2025
Advice

The cruises that will challenge your preconceptions

Editor
17th February 2025
Advice

Why Seabourn’s entertainment is second to none

Kaye Holland
15th February 2025
Interviews

Meet Dr Alison Smith, curator of the National Portrait Gallery’s Edvard Munch portraits  

Kaye Holland
14th February 2025