The key difference between this type of cruise and all others is when you sign up to an adventure or expedition cruise it’s very much about the destination – not the ship (except in perhaps two notable exceptions). You also need to be very aware that this (...)

A festive river cruise offers is the perfect way to enjoy Europe's Christmas markets. Taking place over the 4 weeks of Advent (end of November to Christmas), these cruises allows passengers to soak up the festive atmosphere of markets in Europe's most magical cities, in various (...)

Classic or Traditional cruises are those type of cruises where formal nights, set dinner times, bridge evenings and the Captain’s Table are part and parcel of the cruise experience – and indeed are the reason why people choose these particular lines. A (...)

Big, new modern ships aimed at the mass market, often carrying 2,500 passengers or more. All of these ships will have plenty of dining and drinking options, often West End-style entertainment and be as far removed from the image many people have of cruising that (...)

Many lines are actively targeting the family market with all sorts of touches aimed specifically at kids including Kids Clubs, specific entertainment for children, baby-sitting services, and kids mealtimes. Note that most of these lines offer a luxury (...)

Fractional ownership is an increasingly popular – and affordable – way to part-own a luxury cruise line. (...)

Many cruise lines liken themselves to hotels at sea (indeed the person in charge of the guests’ experience is called the Hotel Manager), and at this level will compare themselves to luxury brand hotels aimed at the mass market, so think Hilton, Marriott and (...)

River Cruising is life in the slow lane – watching towns and villages, mountains and monuments drift by in a peaceful, adult environment. More than a million people choose to holiday this way each year - it"s easy to see why. Cruising rivers and inland (...)

Whether you want to dip your toes into the shallows of something new or totally immerse yourself in a favourite subject, there’s a themed cruise to suit you. Think of an activity – from aerobics to zoology – and, chances are there will be a cruise offering you the opportunity to have a go or learn more about it. The incredible range of (...)

In the same way the idea of a six-star hotel is now accepted as a description, so too is it now used to describe certain lines. These are the cruise ships where Champagne is often included in the price, cabins are called suites and butler service is all part of (...)