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The best cruises for couples: an expert guide
The best cruises for couples: an expert guide
Whether romance means sipping rosé on the Douro or spotting polar bears by zodiac, there’s a cruise for that. Here are six standout picks for couples.
June 2025 • 7 min read
What are the best cruises for seniors? An expert guide  
What are the best cruises for seniors? An expert guide  
From butler service to sunset serenades, these are the best cruises for senior travellers in search of style, serenity or a little sea-salted adventure.
June 2025 • 6 min read
The best cruises for single travellers
The best cruises for single travellers
Going it alone never has looked so good. From stylish solo cabins to sociable shore trips and indulgent extras, here are the best cruise lines for independent travellers.
May 2025 • 6 min read
What are the best Greek Island cruises?
What are the best Greek Island cruises?
Explore the enchanting Greek Islands of the Aegean Sea with our curated selection of top cruises, tailored to suit different travellers' tastes and budgets.
May 2025 • 5 min read
What are the best Scottish island cruises?
What are the best Scottish island cruises?
Sail away to whisky distilleries, windswept beaches and wildlife havens with our guide to the best cruises around Scotland’s unforgettable islands.
May 2025 • 7 min read
What are the best Arctic cruises? An expert guide
What are the best Arctic cruises? An expert guide
We’ve picked out the coolest Arctic cruises for every kind of traveller, whether you're craving gorgeous landscapes, adventurous antics or sub-zero luxury.
May 2025 • 7 min read
The best luxury cruises. An expert guide
The best luxury cruises. An expert guide
Cruising has long been seen as a luxurious way to travel, but as cruising becomes more mainstream, which lines still have that exclusive something special?
May 2025 • 6 min read
What are the best cruises for first-time cruisers?
What are the best cruises for first-time cruisers?
If you’ve never stepped foot on a cruise ship before and want to make sure you’re making the right choice, you’re in the right place. With these seven lines, you’re sure to find your ideal match.
May 2025 • 4 min read
The best value cruises. One for every traveller
The best value cruises. One for every traveller
Some people think cruising is an expensive way to travel; we think they’re looking in the wrong places. Did you know you can cruise for less than £50 a day? You just need to know the lines offering the best value
May 2025 • 4 min read
What are the best all-inclusive cruises? An expert guide
What are the best all-inclusive cruises? An expert guide
See the world without worrying about the bill. From ultra-luxury indulgence to family-friendly good value, these all-inclusive cruises go the extra nautical mile.
May 2025 • 7 min read
What are the best Galapagos cruises? An expert guide
What are the best Galapagos cruises? An expert guide
A journey to the Galapagos Islands is a different sort of cruise from your typical Mediterranean jaunt. For something this special, only certain cruise lines will do.
May 2025 • 5 min read
What are the best cruises to Alaska? An expert guide
What are the best cruises to Alaska? An expert guide
Alaska is unlike any of the other states. Its wild, frontier spirit continues to soar – as do the tens of thousands of eagles that circle the shores looking for an easy swipe at a homecoming salmon. For nature lovers, an Alaska cruise has it all, and the very best way to experience its great and diverse landscapes is by cruise ship.
May 2025 • 4 min read
How Fred. Olsen is offering more value for money in 2026
How Fred. Olsen is offering more value for money in 2026
Planning your 2026 cruise? Don’t miss Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Freedom Fares, set to become more inclusive than ever from January. Here’s what’s changing, and the best itineraries to help you make the most of the added value.
May 2025 • 4 min read
The best cruise lines for adults
The best cruise lines for adults
Sometimes you just want a break without other people’s kids running around – is that really too much to ask? Not here! We’ve picked out the best cruise lines for you that are proudly for grown-ups only.
May 2025 • 5 min read
What are the best cruises for honeymoons?
What are the best cruises for honeymoons?
Celebrate your just-married status in style with our curated guide to the best honeymoon cruises – from all-inclusive opulence to food-focused escapes and adventurous voyages off the beaten track.
May 2025 • 7 min read
What are the best Baltic Sea cruises?
What are the best Baltic Sea cruises?
With grand capitals, medieval towns and scenic sail-ins, the Baltic offers one of Europe’s richest cruise experiences – here are the best lines and itineraries to consider.
May 2025 • 5 min read
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