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What to do in Ketchikan, Alaska, from your cruise ship

Most Alaska Inside Passage cruises stop here. But how can you best fill your time ashore? Our one-day guide to Ketchikan tells you all.

August 2025 • 10 min read

Peace of mind with Princess Cruises’ all-inclusive packages

Planning a cruise can be exciting, but it comes with decisions about what to budget for once you’re onboard. Princess Cruises’ Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages are here to help.

August 2025 • 5 min read

Best cruises for January: where to sail

From sunny Caribbean getaways to bucket-list Antarctic expeditions during peak wildlife season, find the perfect January cruise for your winter wanderlust.

August 2025 • 6 min read

Fred. Olsen’s Christmas cruises, unwrapped

Considering a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sailing this Christmas? Here’s what to expect – and what not to.

August 2025 • 5 min read

Why tall ship cruises belong on your bucket list

Looking for your next adventure on the high seas? Here’s everything you need to know about a clipper ship cruise – including which operator to sail with.

August 2025 • 6 min read

How to plan a cruise with friends: 12 tried-and-tested tips

Planning a cruise with friends? These 12 tips, shaped by real-life experience, will help you pull it off without losing the plot – or a friend – along the way.

August 2025 • 10 min read

10 new additions to NCL’s private island in the Bahamas

Norwegian Cruise Line is giving Great Stirrup Cay a major glow-up, including a 2,600-square-metre swimming pool and a brand-new waterpark.

August 2025 • 6 min read

Passage of wonder with Holland America Line

A Panama Canal sailing with Holland America Line is an opportunity to experience immersive excursions, rich wildlife, and an unforgettable onboard experience.

August 2025 • 3 min read

The best Europe cruise to match your travel style

Find the perfect Europe cruise for you, whether you’re looking for a family-friendly voyage, a culturally rich river cruise or a seriously delicious foodie adventure.

August 2025 • 9 min read

The best Christmas cruises: an expert guide

Sail away from seasonal stress on a Christmas or New Year’s cruise – here are six of the very best.

July 2025 • 7 min read

Ship review: Oceania Allura

We joined Oceania Cruises’ second Allura-class vessel, Allura, on her inaugural sailing from Trieste to Athens. Here’s our verdict.

July 2025 • 4 min read

Planning a Caribbean cruise? Five reasons to pick NCL

With 42 itineraries, two private islands and hundreds of carefully curated shore excursions, Norwegian Cruise Line gets Caribbean cruising right.

July 2025 • 5 min read

Here’s why an Australasia cruise should be top of your list

Make your next cruise a holiday of a lifetime with Iglu Cruise’s promotion on sailings to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

July 2025 • 4 min read

Is getting ill on a cruise inevitable? How to avoid it

Despite what the sensationalist headlines might have you believe, your chances of getting ill on a cruise are low. Here’s how to make them even lower.

July 2025 • 7 min read

10 reasons to book your next cruise early

Planning ahead makes a lot of sense when it comes to holidays at sea.

July 2025 • 4 min read

Virgin Voyages much-anticipated new ship is coming

Brilliant Lady, the line’s fourth ship, has arrived. We take a look at the itineraries that make up her MerMaiden season - and what exciting new sailings are on the horizon. 

July 2025 • 2 min read