Genting Dream mermaid sculpture

Genting Dream

Asia’s first luxury cruise line, Dream Cruises, has launched in style. Bernadette Chua joins ... Read more

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Inside the atrium of the Viking Sea

The Viking Invasion: 15 days aboard the Viking Sea

An itinerary from Barcelona to Bergen on the recently launched Viking Sea provides the ... Read more

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Hebridean Sky - a small-ship cruise around Sicily

Hebridean Sky

History, opera, Mediterranean sunshine… Sue Bryant soaks it all up as she cruises around ... Read more

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Ave Maria - Venice by bike and barge

Ave Maria – A slow boat to Venice

Following waterways from Mantua into the heart of Venice by bicycle and barge gives ... Read more

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Douro River aboard the Queen Isabel

Queen Isabel

Uniworld stands out among its competitors for its flamboyance. Steve Hopkinson tries out Portugal’s Douro River on Queen Isabel.

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Star Clipper - a thoroughly modern replica

Star Clipper

They are the stuff of dreams. And Roderick Eime, who watched windjammers on TV ... Read more

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Simply gorgeous - cruising the Three Gorges

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Cruising down the Yangtze through China’s famous Three Gorges, Teresa Ooi is mesmerised by ... Read more

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Emerald Princess

Emerald Princess

George, the beaming maître d’, has a ticklish problem. We are insisting on a ... Read more

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Majestic Princess – the ship made for China that will now call Australia home

Majestic Princess

Like any Princess, she likes to be the centre of attention. So when the ... Read more

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The best of large cruise ships

If you’re looking for all the bells and whistles, large cruise ships have all the latest and greatest rides and attractions.

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There are a range of activities for seniors on cruising

The best cruise lines for seniors

‘Senior cruiser’ is a broad term for the over-55s that does not apply to everyone in the same way.

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How to choose a cruise

There are seven key points to take into consideration when you choose your cruise. We finds out what you need to ask yourself before booking your first sailing.

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The best cruise lines for luxury cruisers

Luxury cruisers will find all the finer things in life on a luxury cruise. Gourmet cuisine, fine wines, an open bar and highly personalised service are guaranteed.

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MSC World America and Icon of the Seas

Dare to compare: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, battle of the heavyweights

Read our comparison of two of the world's biggest ships: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas.

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Why choose ocean cruising

Holidays on the ocean have never been so popular. Now there’s an itinerary to suit every traveller’s bucket list.

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Here’s how you can retire at sea without risking your savings

The collapse of some cruise companies promising retirement at sea has made many feel the dream is unattainable.

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a woman wears jeans on a cruise ship

The great dress code debate is back: Denim do or don’t? Which side are you on?

The controversy around whether or not jeans are acceptable attire for dining on a cruise is highly debated.

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Why choose a luxury cruise

Many things make a cruise super-special in the rarified world of luxury cruising. It’s an all-inclusive, immersive experience.

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