The world’s most luxurious staterooms
If you want to cruise in style then look no further – we’ve rounded up some of the most sumptuous… [more]
Interview with Valentine Warner
Catering for more than 2,000 passengers cannot be easy. But famously finicky chef Valentine Warner… [more]
Top 10 Ports in the Caribbean and Central America
Here's our pick of 10 top Caribbean and Central American ports. All you need to do is decide where to… [more]
Costa Concordia Accident – Breaking News
The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground on Friday night off the west coast of Italy… [more]
The Ultimate River Cruise Guide
River cruising is going through an unprecedented boom with luxurious new ships and exciting… [more]
Latest News

Costa offers compensation to Concordia passengers
Costa Cruises has offered an €11,000 compensation package to Costa Concordia passengers to cover “psychological distress” and all costs associated with the cruise including lost luggage. The payment … Read More...

Strikes delay Oceania Cruises’ new Riviera
The maiden voyage of Oceania Cruises’s new ship, Riviera, has been delayed to due construction delays caused by strikes at the shipyard near Genoa. The 1,250-guest ship’s first sailing will be rescheduled … Read More...

Ready Steady Cruise
TV chef Paul Rankin will be joining flagship MSC Splendida in Barcelona on 5 February. A series of appearances at sea on 6 February will see him showcase some of his best-loved dishes – and a selection … Read More...
Port Guides

Top 10 Ports in the Caribbean and Central America
Here's our pick of 10 top Caribbean and Central American ports. All you need to do is decide where to go first! … Read More...

Barbados Port Guide
Barbados is by far the most popular of Caribbean islands for Brits, due to its long and close association with the UK. Just 21 miles by 14 miles, it is also one of the most diverse, from the upmarket resorts of the Platinum Coast, to the fun … Read More...

Rio de Janeiro Port Guide
Rio de Janeiro or "River of January" is named after the month Portuguese explorers first discovered this now bustling and colourful city. And colourful it needs to be - to compete with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Sugarloaf Mountain … Read More...
Blogs

“Day two onboard my first gay cruise!”
Gary Buchanan reveals the second installment of his blog, retelling the time aboard his first gay cruise. … Read More...

Costa Concordia: “Safety is the number one priority”
I attended a press conference yesterday set up to answer some of the questions being asked in the wake of the Costa Concordia accident. … Read More...

No long-term impact on cruise
I've been doing the rounds of radio and TV (that's me on Al Jazeera TV on Monday) in the last few days, asking my views on the Costa Concordia accident and whether it will have a long-term impact on people's desire to cruise. Obviously … Read More...
Expert Advice

Top gay cruises: the best gay cruise for you
If you want to find the best gay cruise for you but don't know where to start, we can help! Here are two great cruise operators to help you plan your holiday... … Read More...

“We must learn from the Costa Concordia accident”
Daily Mirror writer and leading blogger John Honeywell, aka Captain Greybard, shares his thoughts on the Costa Concordia accident It is strangely reassuring to discover that the Costa Concordia disaster was the result of “significant … Read More...

The best digital cameras for your cruise!
Take more than just happy memories away with you on your cruise with our selection of the best digital cameras on the market. With a camera to suit every budget, you’ll never have to miss picture perfect moments again! … Read More...
Cruise Reviews

Queen Elizabeth Ship Review
With stunning artwork, Italian marble and echoes of Art Deco, Cunard’s latest liner is a fine addition to the tradition and fleet Queen Elizabeth was launched by Her Majesty the Queen in October 2010, the third ship in Cunard’s … Read More...

Carnival Magic Review
A glitzy and grown-up design, with fun and family entertainment galore, including huge waterslides and the first ropes course at sea. Carnival Cruise Lines has made a spectacular return to Europe after a three-year absence, basing … Read More...

Azamara Quest review – Small is beautiful
If your invitation to join Roman Abramovich or P Diddy on their mega-yachts for a cruise round the Med this summer did not arrive, then jump on board Azamara Quest, which heralds a return to the delights of small ship cruising There … Read More...
Shopping

The best digital cameras for your cruise!
Take more than just happy memories away with you on your cruise with our selection of the best digital cameras on the market. With a camera to suit every budget, you’ll never have to miss picture perfect moments again! … [Read More...]

14 Top Designer Brands at Sea – Tax Free Cruise Shopping
Retail therapy has reached new heights on today’s cruise ships with high-street stores and famous brands lining the on-board shopping arcades. We look at where to buy designer labels on the high seas MOSS BROS HIRE Cunard was … [Read More...]

Winter cruise travel essentials
You can visit to the Antartic or see the Northern Lights by cruise this winter. If you’re planning your own icy adventure, take a look at our selection of best buys Rab Ascent Jacket RRP £165 The Ascent jacket has been … [Read More...]
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