http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews.html en-us article_rss_copyright Sat, 19 May 2012 06:24:47 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/lost-in-a-seadream-1255.html Ben Lyons kicks back and chills out in the indulgent company of chic SeaDream Yacht Club... article_rss_author Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/swan-goes-back-to-the-future-1254.html Swan Hellenic regular Joe Thomas revels in Minerva’s final cruise of 2011 before her big makeover article_rss_author Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-lawn-ranger-celebrity-s-new-silhouette-1246.html Peter Newall explains the new features aboard Celebrity Silhouette, the latest in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Solstice-class ships... article_rss_author Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-quest-for-perfection-1247.html Gary Buchanan luxuriates in a Mediterranean journey in the company of Seabourn Cruise Line... article_rss_author Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/total-eclipse-1237.html Editor Simon Veness runs the rule over Celebrity’s latest Solstice-class vessel and assesses whether this is the new gold standard of big-ship cruising. article_rss_author Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/viva-marina-1238.html Gary Buchanan takes a look at the latest Oceania Cruises vessel, hailed as ‘the best new ship of 2012,’ and comes away impressed... article_rss_author Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-nieuw-amsterdam-1240.html Ginger Dingus takes a detailed look at Holland America’s most recent– and most glamorous – vessel... article_rss_author Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-viking-good-time-on-saga-s-new-pearl-1241.html Gary Buchanan enjoys a leisurely tour of Norway with the traditional style of Saga Cruises... article_rss_author Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/in-the-wake-of-the-queen-1232.html Carol Wright reckons if it’s good enough for Her Majesty, Hebridean Island Cruises should suit her, too article_rss_author Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/europa-the-flawless-flagship-1231.html Gary Buchanan assesses the ship rated ‘the world’s best’, and decides it earns its accolades article_rss_author Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/disney-dials-up-a-real-dream-1230.html Editor Simon Veness runs the rule over Disney Cruise Line’s dramatic newcomer article_rss_author Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/this-athena-is-no-myth-1211.html Anthony Nicholas enjoys the traditional delights of a voyage with Classic International Cruises’ old-timer. article_rss_author Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-seagoing-joie-de-vivre-of-le-boreal-1214.html Gary Buchanan samples a cruise with a difference on the beautiful new ship from Compagnie du Ponant article_rss_author Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-return-to-tradition-cunard-style-1215.html Gary Buchanan applauds the aristocratic design style of the latest star in the Cunard firmament, the all-new Queen Elizabeth article_rss_author Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-antiquity-road-show-1207.html Voyages to Antiquity are the latest cruise line to offer an educational slant to the cruise portfolio, highlighting the cradle of ancient civilisations. Lynn Houghton took a trip to Sicily to try out the new ship and itinerary. article_rss_author Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-true-epic-1206.html Peter Newall says the arrival of NCL’s leviathan Norwegian Epic marks the birth of a new era in cruising. article_rss_author Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-norwegian-way-1205.html Norway’s Hurtigruten has been called ‘The most beautiful cruise in the World.’ After trying it out, Steve Newman thinks it comes pretty close. article_rss_author Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-louis-way-1204.html Anthony Nicholas highlights a Mediterranean operator with a reputation for doing things the old-fashioned way. article_rss_author Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-crystal-standard-1203.html Gary Buchanan sets sail on a voyage of discovery to see what sets Crystal Cruises apart from the luxury cruise competition. article_rss_author Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-battle-of-italy-costa-v-msc-cruises-1202.html Cruise guru Steven B Stern compares the like-for-like qualities of the world’s two big Italian-styled lines article_rss_author Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-advent-of-azura-1198.html Gary Buchanan hails the fabulous style – and value for money – of P&O’s latest super-liner, Azura. article_rss_author Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/join-the-club-the-azamara-club-1197.html A “baby boutique” spin-off of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Azamara Club Cruises has rebranded itself as a five-star experience by offering inclusive, value-added amenities, reports Lauren Price. article_rss_author Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-graceful-princess-1158.html Anthony Nicholas takes a journey back in time in the polished confines of a true traditional vessel. article_rss_author Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/setting-sail-for-a-caribbean-adventure-1159.html Steve Newman experiences the cruise-with-a-difference style of Star Clippers on board their unique flagship. article_rss_author Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-spirit-of-luxury-1160.html Gary Buchanan runs the rule over the latest entrant in the ever-growing pantheon of deluxe cruising. article_rss_author Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/sea-going-joie-de-vivre-1161.html Gary Buchanan revels in a yacht-cruise experience in the grand company of French line Compagnie du Ponant. article_rss_author Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/prince-of-the-wild-frontier-1162.html Gary Buchanan gets a taste of expedition cruising, luxury style, in the company of Silversea Cruises article_rss_author Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/back-on-the-high-seas-swan-style-1163.html Theodore W Scull takes a very personal journey onboard the new-look Swan Hellenic article_rss_author Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-equinox-effect-1164.html Gary Buchanan gets an early chance to assess Celebrity’s dramatic newcomer article_rss_author Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/ms-deutschland-in-greenwich-1165.html Richard Partridge reports on a port visit to cast an eye over one of our favourite ships article_rss_author Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/seabourn-s-game-changer-1166.html Gary Buchanan reports on the glitter and glitz surrounding the inauguration of the new Seabourn Odyssey article_rss_author Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-dazzling-oasis-1167.html Editor Simon Veness takes an in-depth look at the engineering marvel that will be the Oasis of the Seas ahead of her maiden voyage in December article_rss_author Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/princess-perfection-83.html Brian Claridge and his family experience American-style service aboard Sea Princess on a 14-night summer Mediterranean cruise article_rss_author Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-oceania-way-57.html Gary Buchanan takes a studied look at the upscale elegance of Oceania Cruises with satisfying results article_rss_author Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/one-hal-of-a-cruise-58.html Since buying Westours in 1971, Holland America Line has been one of the premier operators in Alaska. Susan Veness reports on a typical Inside Passage voyage article_rss_author Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-ruby-evolution-59.html Editor Simon Veness runs the rule over the latest Princess Cruises newcomer and the onboard enhancements she brings with her article_rss_author Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-wind-in-your-sails-60.html Kathryn Liston discovers the true delights of cruising the Silversea way on a voyage through the Baltic article_rss_author Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/small-is-beautiful-61.html Cruise expert Steven Stern compares his experiences on river boats, barges and small, luxury cruise ships article_rss_author Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/all-aboard-for-a-classic-cruise-62.html Peter Newall highlights all the options that there still are for sampling a more traditional-style voyage article_rss_author Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-rise-and-rise-of-msc-63.html Peter Newall charts the amazing growth story of genuine Italian line Mediterranean Shipping Cruises article_rss_author Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-perfect-10-for-deutschland-64.html Anthony Nicholas discovers the unique ocean-going adventurer of Peter Deilmann Cruises remains a wonderfully different choice article_rss_author Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-victorian-vision-65.html Now into her second year of world-wide journeying, the Queen Victoria draws the critical scrutiny of seasoned cruise guru Gary Buchanan, who discovers the good - and not-so-good- aspects of this latest Cunarder article_rss_author Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/in-the-constellation-of-orion-66.html Theodore W Scull took a journey with a difference in the company of Orion Expedition Cruises along Australia's stunning Kimberley Coast. article_rss_author Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-buzz-about-balmoral-67.html Fred. Olsen's latest ship Balmoral makes a good impression on Brian Claridge and family on a Norwegian fjords voyage article_rss_author Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/dinning-at-sea-68.html The Dining Alternative article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/qe2-story-2-69.html In November 2008, the most illustrious ship in the British merchant marine will retire article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/seabourn-70.html Steve Stern revisits the three-ship fleet of the Yachts of Seabourn to see how well they are maintaining their reputation for excellence article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/transatlantic-queen-71.html After more than 30 voyages on board QE2, Theodore W Scull provides a personal view - and many memories article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/easycruise-2-72.html Clive Tully reports on the debut of the second ship in the easyCruise fleet, the easyCruise Life article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/qe2-story-73.html In November 2008, the most illustrious ship in the British merchant marine will retire to Dubai after some 40 years' service in Cunard colours. article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/silversea-s-baltic-bliss-76.html Anthony Nicholas enjoys the warmth and sophistication of the Baltic Sea aboard the superb Silver Shadow article_rss_author Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/independence-day-74.html Gary Buchanan takes in all the inaugural hoopla surrounding the new Royal Caribbean megaship and evaluates the cruise world's new 160,000-tonner and its breathtaking array of entertainment options article_rss_author Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/glamour-splendor-75.html This summer sees the advent of two new ships - and two brand new designs from the shipyards of Europe. On July 1, Holland America Line unveil their glamorous new Eurodam in Rotterdam and, a day later, the Carnival Splendor makes her maiden voyage from Bar article_rss_author Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/class-acts-77.html Carol Wright discovers all the latest trends and offerings in the growing area of Themed Cruises article_rss_author Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/viva-ventura-78.html Peter Newall takes a long, considered advance look at P&O Cruises' latest and most exciting vessel article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/spirit-of-scotland-79.html Carol Wright details the charm of travelling in the exclusive, boutique style of Hebridean International Cruises article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/oceania-v-azamara-80.html Steven Stern recently sailed on Oceania Cruise Line's Nautica and on Azamara's Quest and shares his reactions in our Head-to-Head series article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-ship-of-the-gods-81.html Sue Dobson entered another world when she sailed aboard the glittering new Costa Serena article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/cruising-the-boudicca-way-82.html Gary Buchanan takes a festive voyage with the Brit-friendly Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-soft-adventure-84.html For those who are not keen to go the whole hog with adventure cruising, Clive Tully offers the 'soft' version with a discovery voyage in the Aegean on Saga's new brand, Spirit of Adventure article_rss_author Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/island-star-v-ocean-village-2-85.html Clive Tully assesses the various claims for relaxing, informal cruise style from the two UK champions of the genre, Island Cruises and Ocean Village article_rss_author Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/mississippi-marvels-86.html Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the delta queen steamboats article_rss_author Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/making-sweet-musica-87.html The MSC story comes right up to date with their largest ship MSC Musica, and Gary Buchanan is on board to tell the tale article_rss_author Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/lustrous-pearl-88.html NCL are investing heavily in new ships to upgrade their fleet once again. Gary Buchanan runs the rule over recent arrival Norwegian Pearl article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/cruising-the-malabar-coast-89.html Carol Wright discovers a blissful new cruise option in the Indian Ocean article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/easy-does-it-90.html Clive Tully tries out the offbeat operations of easyCruiseOne on its new Greek island itinerary article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/disabled-no-problem-91.html Disabled passengers are a sizeable minority of the cruising public and most cruise ship operators rise to the challenge of meeting their needs, says Gillian Upton article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/and-mother-came-too-92.html Cruises for the older traveller? Not a problem, insists Anna Selby after taking her 85-year-old mother for her first Caribbean Cruise article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/grand-luxe-93.html Peter Newall charts the phenomenal rise and rise of ultra-luxury cruising from its 1950s origins article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/transatlantic-serenity-94.html Anthony Nicholas samples life on a transatlantic crossing and pronounces it truly serene article_rss_author Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/set-sail-with-oceania-95.html The elegant, country-club style of Oceania is now well-established in the luxury end of the cruise world, but they continue to push back the boundaries of distinctive cruising with their itineraries and onboard service. article_rss_author Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/indian-ocean-cruises-96.html Margaret Jolly is a regular sea-going traveller who enjoys the more personable, small-scale cruise experiences. She found the Ocean Odyssey of Indian Ocean Cruises ideal for her requirements article_rss_author Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/sail-of-the-century-97.html Ben Lyons gets away from it all on the American Eagle with the unique Maine Windjammer Association article_rss_author Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-world-is-your-oyster-98.html Editor Simon Veness catches up with the latest developments aboard the unique cruise environment that is the residential ownership of The World by ResidenSea article_rss_author Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-world-is-your-oyster-99.html Editor Simon Veness catches up with the latest developments aboard the unique cruise environment that is the residential ownership of The World by ResidenSea article_rss_author Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/that-regent-style-100.html Theodore W Scull assesses the change in style that the re-branding from Radisson has brought to the Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line article_rss_author Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/luxury-barging-mais-oui-101.html Gill Upton samples the ultimate indulgence of a private charter on the canals of France in the company of Orient Express article_rss_author Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-very-nautica-adventure-102.html When Oceania Cruises launched their distinctive brand of cruising three years ago, they promised a new style of sophisticated travel with a relaxed ambience. Steve Stern checks on their progress in the Far East article_rss_author Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/sea-dreaming-103.html Anthony Nichola takes time to enjoy a transatlantic crossing with SeaDream and enjoys a rare feeling of complete freedom article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/thinking-big-104.html Peter Newall details the amazing story of Royal Caribbean, from their 1960s Norwegian roots to the latest stunning mega-liners article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/fred-olsen-s-new-queen-105.html Gary Buchanan sets sail on the new ship with the evocative name, and pronounces her a truly regal proposition article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/athena-the-portuguese-goddess-106.html Cruise lecturer Peter Rushton takes a look at an old-timer given a new lease of life article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/athena-the-portuguese-goddess-107.html Cruise lecturer Peter Rushton takes a look at an old-timer given a new lease of life article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-freedom-to-cruise-108.html Gary Buchanan welcomes Royal Caribbean's new Freedom of the Seas - the world's largest cruise ship - with a look at her UK debut article_rss_author Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/this-watch-is-pure-gold-109.html Brian Claridge and his family cruise to Scandinavia aboard the newly refitted Black Watch for a bi-Centenary celebration of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/high-on-heidelberg-110.html Steve Stern casts his eye over the latest river cruiser to enter the waters under the luxury Peter Deilmann brand, the MV Heidelberg article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-place-in-the-sun-111.html Anthony Nicholas gets up to date with Norwegian Sun, the ship that gave NCL a dramatic new profile on her launch in 2001 article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-place-in-the-sun-112.html Anthony Nicholas gets up to date with Norwegian Sun, the ship that gave NCL a dramatic new profile on her launch in 2001 article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/star-of-the-east-113.html In the space of just 13 years, Star Cruises have become one of the biggest names in the business. Editor Simon Veness charts their rise and rise article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/star-of-the-east-114.html In the space of just 13 years, Star Cruises have become one of the biggest names in the business. Editor Simon Veness charts their rise and rise article_rss_author Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/sailing-on-a-cloud-115.html The true sailing experience of Sea Cloud is a rare luxury in the modern world of cruising, as Ben Lyons discovered article_rss_author Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/saga-ruby-a-true-gem-116.html It may have cost �17 million, but the Saga Ruby's beauty treatment was more than just a facelift. Bernice Davison visits the refurbished ship which joins her sister in Saga's burgeoning fleet article_rss_author Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-pride-of-ncl-117.html Editor Simon Veness casts an eye over the arrival of the second ship for the NCL America brand, the all US-flagged Pride of America article_rss_author Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/welcome-arcadia-118.html The introduction of the new Arcadia is trumpeted as a major departure for British cruising. Gary Buchanan runs the rule over the newcomer article_rss_author Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/a-crystal-voyage-of-discovery-119.html Lesley Baker takes her first Crystal cruise and finds Serenity means true sea-going tranquility article_rss_author Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/sailing-the-seven-seas-120.html Need to find a new slant on the Caribbean? Anthony Nicholas recommends doing things the Radisson way on Seven Seas Voyager article_rss_author Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/the-cream-of-culture-on-minerva-ii-121.html So what is educational cruising all about? Swan Hellenic have long been synonymous with cultural voyages, with satisfied passengers coming back time and again. Gillian Upton went along to find out their secret article_rss_author Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/europa-simply-the-best-122.html Of all the ships in all the world, none escape the scrutiny of Douglas Ward, head of the Maritime Evaluations Group and author of the definitive cruise ship guide. Here he highlights what he rates as the best of them all. article_rss_author Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/europa-simply-the-best-123.html Of all the ships in all the world, none escape the scrutiny of Douglas Ward, head of the Maritime Evaluations Group and author of the definitive cruise ship guide. Here he highlights what he rates as the best of them all. article_rss_author Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Europe/London http://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/ship-reviews/millennium-mediterranean-cruise-124.html Of all the ships in all the world, none escape the scrutiny of Douglas Ward, head of the Maritime Evaluations Group and author of the definitive cruise ship guide. Here he highlights what he rates as the best of them all. article_rss_author Tue, 09 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Europe/London