Advice

Everything you need to know about Windstar Cruises

The low-down on the small-ship cruise line known for casual luxury, yacht-style voyages and destination-focused itineraries

December 2025 • 6 min read

How to make the most of a Panama Canal cruise

From rainforest wildlife to world-changing engineering, a Panama Canal cruise is a journey through history and nature. Here’s how to get the most from one of the greatest maritime voyages with Princess Cruises.

December 2025 • 5 min read

Where river meets sea: the Windstar Cruises way

The cruise world is mostly divided neatly into two halves: oceans on one side, rivers on the other. Windstar Cruises' small, yacht-style ships blur that line.

December 2025 • 4 min read

Everything you need to know about Riviera Travel

Riviera won big at the 2025 Wave Awards, taking home the coveted Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about this specialist travel operator.

December 2025 • 6 min read

Cruise review: Antara Cruises’ Artisans of Bengal

Discover colonial splendour and enchanting villages on a tranquil cruise along the River Ganges

December 2025 • 6 min read

The best Mediterranean ports to visit in Autumn and Winter

 Done with the summer crowds? See these beatific European port cities through a new lens by visiting in autumn and winter instead.

December 2025 • 4 min read

Five great cities you can visit before or after a cruise

Visiting several destinations in one trip is among the things people love most about cruising. But the opportunity to discover a new city by tagging a few nights at a hotel before or after a sailing is undervalued.

December 2025 • 6 min read

Why Seabourn’s pole-to-pole voyage should be on your radar

The ultra-luxury line’s upcoming 94-day Grand Expedition will take guests to both the High Arctic and Antarctica. Here’s everything you need to know.

December 2025 • 5 min read

Ship review: MS Riviera Radiance

Discover why Riviera Travel’s new ship is in a class of its own, from its spacious grand suites to its three distinct restaurants.

December 2025 • 7 min read

What is the best time to cruise the Hawaiian Islands?

With their black-sand beaches, volcanic peaks and hula-filled evenings, the Hawaiian Islands offer one of the most evocative cruise destinations on Earth. Here’s the best time to cruise them, depending on your travel style.

November 2025 • 6 min read

Virgin Voyages: why you should book your next sailing now

With a range of exciting, themed sailings likely to sell out, now is the time to secure your spot on the adults-only line's most sought-after voyages.

November 2025 • 4 min read

Caribbean vibes with Virgin Voyages

All four of the premium line’s ships set sail from Miami or San Juan this winter, with extended Caribbean itineraries and exclusive access to The Beach Club at Bimini – relaxed luxury and island adventures await.

November 2025 • 3 min read

What to do in Chania, Crete, from your cruise ship

Here's our one-day guide to making the most of your time ashore in Chania, from the best beaches to the top spot for good wine.

November 2025 • 7 min read

The best time of year to cruise Southeast Asia

Dreaming of Southeast Asia’s white sand beaches and fascinating cultural festivals? Here’s the best time to cruise the region, based on your travel style.

November 2025 • 7 min read

Is a cruise really better value than a land holiday?

With the cost of all-inclusive package holidays on the rise, can cruising be a wallet-friendly alternative? We weigh up the pounds and pence.

November 2025 • 3 min read

Is a Svalbard cruise worth it? Five ways it might surprise you

Here’s what I discovered on HX’s eight-day Return of the Sun cruise, which journeys across the west coast of this enigmatic Arctic archipelago.

November 2025 • 5 min read