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Disney Cruise Line for adults
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How I sailed with Disney – but without the kids

Surrounded by costumed cast members and sugar-fuelled little ones, our writer tries to have a grown-up holiday on the high seas, writes Jane Knight.

WORDS BY Jane Knight . Aug 8 2024
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Emerald sakara watersports deck
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How I cruised like a billionaire but without the price tag on Emerald Sakara

I haven’t won the lottery but it feels like it as I accept an iced fruit kebab from a smiling waiter on the Emerald Sakara.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Jul 12 2024
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Queen Anne on her sea trials on the sea
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The first look inside Cunard’s new Queen Anne

Cunard’s new Queen Anne arrived this week in Southampton to much fanfare. She’s the 249th ship in Cunard’s 184-year history.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . May 3 2024
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The helicopter on the Scenic Eclipse II
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Mission possible: Onboard Scenic Eclipse II

If the original Scenic Eclipse caused ripples in luxury expedition cruising, its new sister, Scenic Eclipse II, is likely to create even bigger waves.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Apr 20 2024
Scenic
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Dining on Prima class with a couple
Norwegian Cruise Line reviews

Dining on Prima class put to test

Specialty restaurants have spread from luxury to premium cruise ships, so we put dining on Prima class with NCL to the test.

WORDS BY David Dickstein . Apr 11 2024
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captain cook cruises caldeonia at kabara island
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Beyond bula with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji's new expedition ship, Caledonian Sky, offers these the remote islands from a new perspective.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 11 2024
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Silversea’s new Silver Nova on the open water.
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Sipping Champagne on Silversea’s newest ship, the Silver Nova

There is acres of space between the marvellous restaurants, luxurious suites, spas and bars on Silversea’s new Silver Nova.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Apr 9 2024
Silversea reviews
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Bingo with The Diva on Virgin
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Shots, pyjama parties and a 100th birthday: Virgin IS different

We’re on board Sir Richard Branson's Resilient Lady, the ship that is supposed to change everything about cruising. Drag queens, bingo with The Diva and dancing till 6 am.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 23 2024
Virgin Voyages
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Charlie on Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line reviews

Charlie’s return to Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth: From toddler to tween

Charlie Wexham is already a veteran Cunarder, taking her first cruise as a toddler. Now at nine, does the adventure still hold the same?

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 8 2024
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Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas sails into Miami
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas even has Uber drivers talking

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, not just the world’s biggest ship has got everyone talking - even Uber drivers.

WORDS BY Jane Archer . Jan 25 2024
Royal Caribbean reviews
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Le Soléal in the Kimberley
Ponant reviews

A Kimberley adventure on Ponant’s Le Soleal

This epic voyage through the Kimberley on Le Soléal, Ponant has delivered an indepth and exciting experience to see this remote region.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 19 2024
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