She’s perhaps the boldest and brightest in a new class of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) vessels, with six more sister ships slated over the next five years.Â
Cruising the Baltic Sea, there are plenty of fascinating – if not downright surprising – shore excursions to enjoy across Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
We journey on the slick new ship, Viking Octantis, from Milwaukee in the US to Thunder Bay in Canada, taking in rugged islands and stunning sounds along the way.
The spa experience, afloat on a ship, takes relaxation to the next level. Imagine drifting into bliss with a full-body massage, soothed by the real-life sounds of the ocean instead of a recording.
From giggling at comedians to putting your feet up by the pool, there’s never any shortage of activities to make your sea days memorable without spending a dime.Â
When picking a cabin, it is crucial to pick one that fits the type of experience you envision yourself having. Having the wrong cabin on a cruise can greatly impact the attitude you carry around for the rest of your vacation. It is important that you pick both a location within the ship and a style that will suit all of your needs.
Like packing for any holiday, packing for a cruise can be daunting. But getting the right mix of items for all your port calls, themed nights, and even time zones, and judge how much storage space you’ll have in your cabin needn’t be a hassle with these packing tips.
Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
