Spectrum of the Seas review

The full spectrum: our first look at Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas is homeporting in Shanghai – an excellent fly-cruise destination for ... Read more

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Paul Gauguin cruise review

The quintessential romantic paradise favoured by the rich and famous

A luxury cruise makes the most sense in French Polynesia, finds David Dickstein. Watch ... Read more

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Orient Express

Onboard the luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express

All aboard a luxury trip on one of Asia’s most famous ribbons of steel, the Eastern and Oriental Express.

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Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony – the pinnacle of high-class cruising

Crystal Symphony is fresh from a renovation, and is the pinnacle of high-class cruising, ... Read more

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CMV Columbus review

CMV’s Columbus is a pearler – and full of surprises

As the CMV’s Columbus pulled away from the docks of Yokohama in Japan, there ... Read more

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Oceania Insignia

Oceania Insignia a food lover’s paradise

The line that lays claim to “the best cuisine at sea” sent its newest ... Read more

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Le Laperouse, Ponant

On board Le Laperouse – Ponant’s newest adventure ship

To say Ponant does things their own way is a bit of an understatement. ... Read more

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Alaskan cruise on the Star Princess

Discovering the most breathtaking scenery on the planet

An Alaska cruise is a chance to discover some of the most breathtaking and ... Read more

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My cruise with Oprah

My cruise with Oprah and 2,400 of her fans

I figured I would be in the minority, but I hadn’t realized the enormity ... Read more

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9 best repositioning cruises

9 best repositioning cruises

Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Cruise Ship and Airplane Drawing

The cheapest month to travel is…

If you’re planning a holiday but want to avoid paying the big bucks then ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day on board

Did you know that last year, on February 14, an average of 11,000 children ... Read more

Tips & Advice

lifeguards

Where are the lifeguards?

Should cruise lines invest in lifeguards to keep their passengers [particularly their younger passengers] ... Read more

Tips & Advice

etiquette

Cruise etiquette

Waking up at 3.00am to the sound of your drunken cabin neighbour heading to ... Read more

Tips & Advice

sick on ship

Norovirus: all you need to know

What is a norovirus? Why is it a problem? How can I avoid it ... Read more

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

Booze and Beverages

How much are you spending on booze and beverages?

We all love to try out the on board specialty cocktail and indulge in ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Dining

New in River Cruising

New in river cruising in 2014

River cruising has never looked better with a raft of new ships, itineraries and ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Items always forgotten to pack

5 items we always forget to pack

You start packing a week before the trip. This time you’re not going to ... Read more

Tips & Advice