A cruise for all seasons
A cruise for all seasons
Whatever the weather, a whistle-stop tour of the British Isles on board Ambassador Ambience is a reminder of some of the treasures that can be discovered close to home
October 2023 • 4 min read
Chasing the midnight sun on an Arctic voyage
Chasing the midnight sun on an Arctic voyage
From ruffled coastlines to husky trekking, chasing the midnight sun on an arctic-bound voyage proves to be equal parts action-packed and cosseting, says Sarah Freeman
October 2023 • 4 min read
Greece is the word
Greece is the word
Kaye Holland takes her first Seabourn voyage – an intimately sized ship tour around the idyllic Greek islands – and wonders what took her so long?
October 2023 • 4 min read
Why are cruise ships missing deck 13?
Why are cruise ships missing deck 13?
Certain cruise ships avoid labelling decks, cabins or itineraries with the dreaded number 13 . But why? We’ve gone digging to trace the origins, and current condition, of cruising’s adverse reaction towards the harmless number 13
October 2023 • 7 min read
An expert cruise port guide to Porto
An expert cruise port guide to Porto
Positioned at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto has been mesmerising river cruisers for years with its baroque churches, cobblestone streets, and attractive plazas
October 2023 • 5 min read
How often do cruise ships collide?
How often do cruise ships collide?
It’s not just unforgiving concrete docks and nearby vessels that a cruise ship collision can hit, there’s also the headlines. But how common are these accidents, and what should you be prepared for?
September 2023 • 5 min read
Go exotic with Avalon Waterways
Go exotic with Avalon Waterways
A world of waterways awaits the intrepid river cruiser beyond the traditional heartlands of Europe. Explore Asia, Africa and South America in perfect luxury on an Avalon Waterways ship
September 2023 • 3 min read