Emerald sakara watersports deck

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.

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Queen Anne on her sea trials on the sea

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.

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The helicopter on the Scenic Eclipse II

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.

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captain cook cruises caldeonia at kabara island

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.

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Bingo with The Diva on Virgin

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.

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Charlie on Queen Elizabeth

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?

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Le Soléal in the Kimberley

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.

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Overbooked cruise in 2024

Experts predict 2024 is the year you are most likely to be bumped from your cruise

Cruise experts say more travellers are getting bumped off overbooked cruises this year with lines filling the ships past capacity.

News, Reviews

Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony

Back onboard the new Crystal Cruises after a US$170million overhaul

After 18 months out of service, with a new owner and a US$170m overhaul of its two ships, Crystal Cruises is back. And what a return.

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Alaska Destination review

Destination Review: Alaska

Welcome to Alaska – a place with a reputation for being at the end of the world.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Good Cruise Companion

Are you a good cruise companion?

Cruise lines may be taking the initiative to cater to solo-travelers, but the majority ... Read more

Tips & Advice

How solo cruisers can avoid paying single supplement fees

Although cruising is one of the easiest forms of travel to undertake on your ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Orchid Dining

The cruise lines that let you BYO alcohol

Cruising is often associated with alcohol. Whether cruise lines are creating select wine menus ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Dining

Tauck Loft Cabin Room with Bathroom

How do I get a free cabin upgrade?

You’re getting ready to unpack in your low-cost cabin, when suddenly a crew member ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Accommodation

Airport Luggage

The ultimate guide to luggage survival tips

More than 26 million bags disappeared or were misplaced across the world’s airports last ... Read more

Tips & Advice

royal princess cruise

20 things you don’t know about Royal Princess

Princess Cruises has announced ’20 new things you don’t know about Royal Princess‘ at Cruise ... Read more

Tips & Advice

a group of children standing in the water

Cruise Region Focus- Culture Feast

The rivers, jungles, villages and cities of this fascinating equatorial region are becoming more ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Bird Ornament in the forest

The best Alaska shore excursions

While nature is the inevitable focus of an Alaskan cruise, there’s a lot to ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions