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Why Seabourn’s entertainment is second to none

From expert speakers to electrifying live performances and signature events, Seabourn’s on-board programme always elates

February 2025 • 3 min read

Meet Dr Alison Smith, curator of the National Portrait Gallery’s Edvard Munch portraits  

Viking has announced a new cultural partnership with the National Portrait Gallery in London. To this end, the luxury cruise line will be an ‘Exhibition supporter’ of the institution upcoming Edvard Munch portraits exhibition. Ahead of the opening (March 13), we caught up with curator Dr Alison Smith to find out more

February 2025 • 3 min read

Here’s why people so rarely fall off cruise ships

More people lose their lives because of toasters than by falling off a ship. Here’s why these events are so rare and what happens when they do

February 2025 • 4 min read

Interview: Sam Cox, senior gallery manager for Clarendon Fine Art

Cruise lines are turning ships into floating art galleries. Sam Cox, senior gallery manager for Clarendon Fine Art – which has a presence on Cunard and P&O Cruises' ships – explains all

February 2025 • 5 min read

Why your next sailing should be a yacht cruise

Experience five-star thrills at sea with Riviera Travel

February 2025 • 3 min read

10 reasons to go on a Mekong cruise in 2025

From effervescent cities to eye-opening culture, a cruise along Asia’s inimitable river provides a horizon-broadening getaway for curious travellers, writes Sarah Holt.

February 2025 • 5 min read

When should you book a cruise: early bird vs last minute

What is the best time to book a cruise? It depends on what type of cruiser you are. We tell you everything you need to know.

February 2025 • 4 min read

The Southampton hotels offering parking for cruisers

From budget to luxury, many hotels in and near Southampton let you leave your car parked on their premises for the duration of your cruise. Here are some of our favourite options and how much they cost. 

February 2025 • 3 min read

Ship review: Viking Mississippi

We boarded Viking Mississippi to sail return from New Orleans via Darrow, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg and Baton Rouge, to experience Viking’s New Orleans & Southern Charms itinerary

February 2025 • 4 min read

Love on the high seas: passengers and crew share their stories of romance

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, guests and crew tell us what it was like to find love on a cruise

February 2025 • 3 min read

What are the world’s biggest cruise ships in 2025?

Royal Caribbean dominates the list of the world’s 10 largest ships. And will dominate further when Star of the Seas launches later this year. But what other ships make the cut?

February 2025 • 5 min read

Expert advice on booking cruise shore excursions

When should you book cruise excursions and when should you explore on your own? Dave Mills, chief commercial officer at Iglu Cruise, shares his six top tips to help cruise-goers organise their time ashore

February 2025 • 2 min read

Will a cruise ship wait for me if I’m late?

Be late at your peril. Tardy passengers have been left behind by ships many times before. Our tips will help ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

January 2025 • 5 min read

TUI's got the hots for winter with up to £300 off your dream river cruise

A TUI River Cruise is your key to experiencing the Nile like never before – there’s never been a better time to book, with an exclusive up to £300 off winter Nile sailings

January 2025 • 3 min read

An expert overview of Disney Treasure

Moana and Peter Pan are just some of the Disney stars you’ll meet while sailing on Disney’s newest vessel, Disney Treasure

January 2025 • 1 min read

Have you discovered the go-to cruise companion?

Spoiler alert – it's our World of Cruising magazine...

January 2025 • 1 min read