Top cruises for 2021
Cruising isn’t all about new destinations. Some of the hottest places appearing in itineraries are former old favourites, proving that even while cruises delve into new areas of the world, there are a wealth...
Cruise With Confidence: the latest cancellation policy updates
Aerial view of the Caribbean Sea © iStock
For anyone unsure about booking a cruise holiday in the current climate the cruise industry is taking measures to ensure consumers feel as confident as possible with...
Viking extends suspension of all cruises until July 2020
Viking was the first cruise line to temporarily suspend operations of our river and ocean cruises. However, As the situation regarding COVID-19 has worsened and the global impact of the pandemic has become clearer,...
Emerald Waterways Mekong river cruise review
Its troubled history and extraordinary beauty makes Cambodia one of the most compelling destinations you can visit by ship discovers James Litston on an Emerald Waterways Mekong river cruise
A 4am start to the day is rarely...
Royal Caribbean suspends sailings until May
Royal Caribbean Cruises, which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea, has suspended all sailings until 12 May in response to the continuing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis worldwide.
In a statement the company said:
"At Royal Caribbean...
Smart ships: technology at sea
From magic carpets to virtual butlers, cruise lines are using the latest technology to enhance our experience, says Sara Macefield
Do you fancy having your pina colada mixed and fixed by a robot bartender or...
New issue of Cruise International out now
A message from Liz Jarvis, the Editor of Cruise International
"Cruising will always be the best way to explore the world, but right now our hearts go out to all the passengers, crew, travel agents...
Carnival makes ships available as hospitals
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it has made select ships in its fleet available as temporary hospitals to treat non-Coronavirus patients.
In a special update, the cruise line stated:
"During a time of uncertainty we,...
Celebrity Travels: Charlie Dimmock
TV Presenter and gardening expert Charlie Dimmock shares her favourite destinations
My last holiday was to Portugal. It was for just under a week, but enough time to make the most of the weather and...
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady review
Scarlet Lady, the first ‘ladyship’ from new cruise line Virgin Voyages. is stylish and innovative, discovers Liz Jarvis
From the moment you walk into the atrium of Scarlet Lady to be greeted by a DJ spinning vinyl,...
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