Five river cruises to join by Eurostar, no flights needed

Skip the airport queues and cancelled flights with Riviera Travel’s rail-and-sail itineraries.

March 2026 • 6 min read

Five Mediterranean destinations worth visiting with NCL

Norwegian Cruise Line sails to over 150 ports across Europe. Here are some of the destinations most worth visiting, from the Balearics to the Balkans.

February 2026 • 7 min read

Are Riviera Travel’s Danube cruises worth it?

From generous inclusions to off-the-beaten-track itineraries, here’s everything you need to know about Riviera Travel’s approach to Europe’s most famous river.

February 2026 • 5 min read

Our full guide to the Princess Cruises fleet

Princess Cruises has one of the world’s largest fleets – and one of the most versatile. With smaller ships accommodating fewer than 2,500 guests and newer, larger vessels for up to 4,300, the premium line offers a fantastic variety of cruising experiences.

February 2026 • 6 min read

Five reasons to book a Caribbean cruise with Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages has a major Caribbean sale on. But there are many more reasons to book a tropical getaway with the premium line now.

February 2026 • 2 min read

A complete guide to Hurtigruten’s shore excursions

From snowmobiling in the polar night to immersion in Sámi culture, Hurtigruten’s shore excursions are anything but ordinary.

February 2026 • 12 min read

Planning a Med cruise? Flying vs sailing from the UK

We’ve teamed up with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to put a classic cruising quandary to bed. To fly, or not to fly?

February 2026 • 7 min read

Everything you need to know about Princess Cruises

Our ultimate guide to the premium cruise line and its blend of classic cruising traditions and modern, destination-led approach

February 2026 • 12 min read

Seven ways an NCL cruise in the Mediterranean might surprise you

If you’re considering an escape to the Mediterranean in 2026 or 2027, Norwegian Cruise Line should be on your radar. Here’s why.

February 2026 • 4 min read

Slow travel: discovering Europe by rail and river

Europe is a continent that rewards unhurried exploration – and in a world obsessed with speed, Great Rail Journeys’ approach to slow travel could be just the ticket

January 2026 • 4 min read

River cruise reality check: 10 common myths, dispelled

Considering your first river cruise? Here’s what you should know before booking, plus three Riviera Travel itineraries to get you started.

January 2026 • 6 min read

Seven reasons Hurtigruten cruises belong on foodies’ radar

This Norwegian cruise operator has a lot to offer gourmets, from a fjord-to-fork culinary approach to Sámi dishes executed with contemporary flair.

January 2026 • 6 min read

Unveiled: Oceania Sonata’s reimagined suites

Luxury line Oceania Cruises has released its first renderings and details of the reimagined suite accommodation aboard its upcoming ship, Oceania Sonata. We look behind the curtain.

January 2026 • 3 min read