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!

Meet the ultra-luxury cruise line redefining dining at sea

Luxury

Discover Seabourn’s destination-focused culinary direction, from new dinner menus and enhanced local sourcing to expanded “Shopping with the Chef” experiences.

Set sail for Australasia with Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera, one of the luxury line’s 1,250-guest ship, heads to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific for the first time later this year, offering exclusive itineraries with a gourmet foodie focus.

Ship review: Viking Saturn

Reviews

Launched in 2023, Viking Saturn is an adults-only, Scandi-chic ship that delivers a blend of understated luxury and cultural enrichment at sea.

When is the best time for a river cruise in Europe?

From golden vineyards to local festivals, here’s why autumn is the best time to cruise rivers like the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Rhône with Riviera Travel.