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

Amaris Proctor
16th July 2025
Advice

Are cruise ship shows worth it? A performer lifts the lid

Amaris Proctor
10th July 2025
Advice

When is the best time to visit the Galápagos Islands?

Sofia Gonzalez
9th July 2025

Festive river cruises: what to know, according to an expert

Amaris Proctor
9th July 2025
Advice

Want to see the Northern Lights? Try a Fred. Olsen cruise

Amaris Proctor
8th July 2025
Luxury

Meet the ultra-luxury cruise line redefining dining at sea

Amaris Proctor
24th June 2025

Set sail for Australasia with Oceania Cruises

Raphael Giacardi
18th June 2025
Reviews

Ship review: Viking Saturn

Amaris Proctor
18th June 2025

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

Amaris Proctor
17th June 2025

Explore South America & Antarctica with Princess Cruises

Raphael Giacardi
17th June 2025

The best Caribbean cruises: one for every traveller

Raphael Giacardi
16th June 2025
Advice

A day on an NCL Caribbean cruise: what to expect

Amaris Proctor
16th June 2025
Recommendation

What are the best Mediterranean cruises? An expert guide

Amaris Proctor
12th June 2025
Advice

When’s the best time to go on a Caribbean cruise?

Raphael Giacardi
11th June 2025
Recommendation

What are the best cruises for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Amaris Proctor
9th June 2025
Advice

Escape the heat: cooler places to cruise this summer

Amaris Proctor
5th June 2025