Editor's Corner

Welcome to the Editor’s Corner. You’ll find honest opinions and insightful perspectives on all things cruising within this section. From new cruise ship launches and videos that delve behind the scenes, to Eco-friendly cruising and all things heritage, we’ve got you covered!

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Opinion: Digital-Detox cruises are oh-so-vogue for escaping technology

The next big wave for cruise fashion is upon us, with 2025 set to offer respite from technical tyranny with Digital-Detox cruises. And thank Christ for that, says Calum Brown

RNLI at 200 – The Land Rover: An unsung hero

As a seasoned Land Rover enthusiast, our SEO boffin Calum Brown aided promotion of the RNLI’s dedicated LR fundraising event in Poole, Dorset. Problem was, our chap had to get his old Land Rover there – from Scotland – first...

Terror on the Britannic: How cruising bore the brunt of 1970s cinematic change

The frenzied downturn of 1970s economics amid rampant social change could be found not just in British cinematic exploits, but also across the UK cruise and shipping industry. Conjoining the two made for a true taste of Britain’s changing tone as a new age brought a harsh new reality reports Calum Brown

Stateroom B340: The world's most haunted cruise cabin

RMS Queen Mary's art-deco Stateroom B340 radiates with infamy as the most haunted cabin in history. Ghost hunters traverse the globe to experience Cunard's paranormal offerings, and here's why

The porthole murder: Taking secrets to the breakers’ yard

A beautiful actress disappears from her cabin, thrust through the porthole by a predator among the crew. But was she still alive when hitting those darkened and shark-infested waters? The ship – MV Durban Castle – has since long been scrapped, taking her secrets to the grave

Could you afford a third-class ticket onboard RMS Titanic?

While a first-class ticket to sail onboard Titanic cost enough to bring you to tears, a third-class ticket surely would have been more affordable. Right?
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Our Opinion

Opinion: A cruise deal is your Black Friday necessity

Calum Brown
25th October 2024
Heritage

The devastating loss of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Gillian Carmoodie
18th October 2024
Heritage

Why White Star Line never photographed RMS Titanic

Calum Brown
17th October 2024
Ship Visits

Explora II ship review

Rachel Reilly
11th October 2024
Ship Visits

Cunard Queen Anne ship review

Sarah Riches
12th September 2024
RNLI

RNLI at 200: Who started the RNLI?

Gillian Carmoodie
7th September 2024
Heritage

The Hurtigruten Museum: A turbulent journey through time

Calum Brown
6th September 2024
Godmother Profiles

Cruise ship godmother profile: Kate Middleton

Lucy Abbott
30th August 2024
Heritage

Hurtigruten: The origins of Norway’s shipping hero

Calum Brown
30th June 2024
Heritage

North America and the RMS Queen Mary: A Scottish love story

Calum Brown
10th June 2024
Our Opinion

SS United States' potential death showcases America's heritage hypocrisy

Calum Brown
5th June 2024
Our Opinion

Cruise lines are absolutely catering for the visually impaired and blind

Gillian Carmoodie
30th May 2024
RNLI

The miracle of Dunkirk: The RNLI in Operation Dynamo

Gillian Carmoodie
24th May 2024
Heritage

Cunard's finest hour: RMS Carmania's devastating encounter with the enemy

Gillian Carmoodie
20th May 2024
Heritage

Pier 54: Cunard's cursed New York base

Calum Brown
26th April 2024
RNLI

RNLI at 200: Three daring cruise ship rescues

Gillian Carmoodie
19th April 2024