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
Ship review: Oceania Allura
We joined Oceania Cruises’ second Allura-class vessel, Allura, on her inaugural sailing from Trieste to Athens. Here’s our verdict.
Planning a Caribbean cruise? Five reasons to pick NCL
With 42 itineraries, two private islands and hundreds of carefully curated shore excursions, Norwegian Cruise Line gets Caribbean cruising right.
Here’s why an Australasia cruise should be top of your list
Make your next cruise a holiday of a lifetime with Iglu Cruise’s promotion on sailings to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Is getting ill on a cruise inevitable? How to avoid it
Despite what the sensationalist headlines might have you believe, your chances of getting ill on a cruise are low. Here’s how to make them even lower.
10 reasons to book your next cruise early
Planning ahead makes a lot of sense when it comes to holidays at sea.
Virgin Voyages much-anticipated new ship is coming
Brilliant Lady, the line’s fourth ship, joins the fleet this September, debuting with sailings out of New York City.
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Best cruises for October: where to sail
Advice
Are cruise ship shows worth it? A performer lifts the lid
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When is the best time to visit the Galápagos Islands?
Festive river cruises: what to know, according to an expert
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Want to see the Northern Lights? Try a Fred. Olsen cruise
Luxury
Meet the ultra-luxury cruise line redefining dining at sea
Set sail for Australasia with Oceania Cruises
Reviews
Ship review: Viking Saturn
When is the best time for a river cruise in Europe?
Explore South America & Antarctica with Princess Cruises
The best Caribbean cruises: one for every traveller
Advice
A day on an NCL Caribbean cruise: what to expect
Recommendation
What are the best Mediterranean cruises? An expert guide
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When’s the best time to go on a Caribbean cruise?
Recommendation
What are the best cruises for LGBTQ+ travellers?
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