How much can you really do on a three-day cruise?

How much can you really do on a three-day cruise?

“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … Read more

How to choose your first cruise

How to choose your first cruise

It is indeed daunting to navigate the sea of options with cruise lines rolling out new offerings every year. If you are thinking of going on your first cruise holiday, a good starting point is figuring out your needs as a traveller and the kind of vacation you are looking for. Here are some things … Read more

The best LGBT+ cruise holidays

The best LGBT+ cruises

Cruise ships offer a safe and accepting environment for any passenger and have become a popular choice among LGBT+ travellers in recent years. Here is our pick of cruise lines, destinations and tailor-made cruise breaks that are LGBT-friendly, whatever holiday desires are top of the wishlist. All at sea Celebrity Cruises in particular is a … Read more

Active discovery: Avalon Waterways’ new way to river cruise

Active discovery, Avalon Waterways

From the history and food, to the shopping and scenery; Avalon Waterways always caters to their guests, giving them a window into the destinations they sail through. When travellers revealed that they were seeking more interactive and immersive tour experiences, Avalon Waterways crafted Active Discovery cruises. These itineraries cater to the active traveller; those who … Read more

The class of 2019

MSC Bellisima

It’s going to be an exciting year for the cruise industry, with a total of 21 new ships on order in 2019. Among those, are megaships from Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises, and Princess will be launching its largest ship in its fleet, the Sky Princess. And luxury Scandinavian line, Viking Ocean Cruises will be … Read more