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

An expert overview of Disney Treasure

Moana and Peter Pan are just some of the Disney stars you’ll meet while sailing on Disney’s newest vessel, Disney Treasure

Have you discovered the go-to cruise companion?

Spoiler alert – it's our World of Cruising magazine...

Four amazing global events you can see by cruise

Make the most of your 2025 travels by pairing one of these global events with a cruise, writes Will Payne

Seasickness on cruises: tips, tricks and remedies

Worried motion sickness will ruin your first cruise? Here's why most people don't suffer from it. And what can help if you do.

NCL kicks up a gear with Europe 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line® has geared up for 2025 giving you more to see, more to do and more to enjoy. Planning on booking that European cruise you’ve been promising yourself? There’s never been a better time to sail  

Holland America Line to enhance Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruisetours

The Seattle-based cruise line that has been exploring Alaska longer than any other cruise outfit has announced plans to invest $70 million in a multi-year expansion of its Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruisetours product
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How cruise-and-stay packages can save you money

Raphael Giacardi
22nd January 2025
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How to stay ship-shape on your next cruise

Kaye Holland
20th January 2025
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Sail together, stay connected: Unforgettable group adventures with Princess Cruises

Calum Brown
19th January 2025

Our complete guide to tipping and gratuities

Raphael Giacardi
17th January 2025
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Common mistakes to avoid on embarkation day

Lucy Abbott
17th January 2025
River Cruising

Discover the delightful Douro River with Riviera Travel

Lucy Abbott
15th January 2025
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Atlas Ocean Voyages presents ‘Adventure Beyond’ with $600 onboard credit

Calum Brown
14th January 2025
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The most exciting new cruises to book for 2025

Kaye Holland
9th January 2025
Recommendation

Our top four: Cruise lines that do things differently

Gillian Carmoodie
7th January 2025

Can you vape or smoke on a cruise ship?

Lucy Abbott
6th January 2025
Ocean Cruising

Set sail along Croatia's stunning coastline

Lucy Abbott
6th January 2025
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The absolute 'do not do' actions that break cruise etiquette

Gillian Carmoodie
6th January 2025
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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
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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