Cruise Etiquette: Guide to Drinking Alcohol on a Cruise

Here are a few simple tricks of the trade to avoid going overboard on your next cruise holiday

Actor Rachel York Interview: Star on Board

The Broadway actress and star shares her passion for performing on cruises as she gets ready to sail on the Danube with Crystal Cruises

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Actor Rachel York Interview: Star on Board

The Broadway actress and star shares her passion for performing on cruises as she gets ready to sail on the Danube with Crystal Cruises

Fashion and lifestyle

How to Keep Teeth and Gums Healthy on Holiday

Don’t let oral hygiene standards slip while on holiday. Here are a few top tips to help maintain a bright and healthy smile

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Princess Cruises Unveils Exciting Jazz Lounge for Two Newest Ships

Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess will feature the new jazz lounge, Take 5, which will be the only jazz theatre at sea

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Princess Cruises Unveils Exciting Jazz Lounge for Two Newest Ships

Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess will feature the new jazz lounge, Take 5, which will be the only jazz theatre at sea

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CLOSED: Win the Seabourn Collection of Signature Fragrances by Molton Brown

Be in with a chance to win this exclusive range of bespoke bath, body and hair products found on board Seabourn’s luxury vessels

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CLOSED: Win the Seabourn Collection of Signature Fragrances by Molton Brown

Be in with a chance to win this exclusive range of bespoke bath, body and hair products found on board Seabourn’s luxury vessels

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Why You Should Pick Silversea For Your Luxury Cruise

Silversea Cruises is the epitome of luxury, sailing around the world offering an unrivalled at-sea experience. Here’s why you should sail with them…

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Best Cruises to World’s Major Sporting Events for 2019/2020

Pick the right cruise and you could be in a grandstand seat for one of the world’s greatest sporting occasions

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Viking Cruises Sponsors New Royal Academy of Arts Picasso Exhibition

The cruise line has been showing just how dedicated it is to all things cultural, now sponsoring Picasso and Paper

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CLOSED: Win a Spa Break for Two and I Love Cosmetics’ Signature Scents Range

Enter online for your chance to win a spa day for two plus I Love Cosmetics’ luxurious bath and body products

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Best Autobiographies To Take on a Cruise this Summer

Why not swap your paperback fiction for something a little more thought-provoking this summer?

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Making a Splash: The Best Cruise Ship Swimming Pools

From infinity pools to swim-up bars and night-time dips, taking the plunge on your cruise is a stylish affair these days

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Lisa Snowdon Interview: My Cruise Essentials

This Morning’s fashion expert shares her packing and beauty secrets

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Hats Off: Cunard and Stephen Jones Collaborate on Millinery Masterpiece

A cruise industry first, the legendary British milliner has created a headpiece for Cunard’s annual Transatlantic Fashion Week cruise

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Hapag-Lloyd Releases Exciting Details of Fashion-Focused Cruise aboard MS Europa 2

Guests can shop their own specially designed chic collection, view an onboard fashion show and chat with leading designers and German Vogue’s editor-in-chief

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Six Reasons To Book An Inside Cruise Cabin

Book an inside cabin and you’ll make friends, save money, sleep better and have time to explore the ship and destinations on your cruise

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Kelly Hoppen Interview: Celebrity Edge and Visionary Interior Design

World famous for her cool, contemporary interiors, Kelly Hoppen is the perfect choice to lead Celebrity Cruises’ design revolution

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How to Cure Severe Toothache on Holiday

A common ailment on a cruise is motion sickness, but what if you get a severe case of toothache? Here’s how to treat it

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How To… Stay Healthy On A Cruise

Sickness is the last thing you want to deal with on holiday – but follow our tips and you’ll find anyone can stay healthy on a cruise

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Buckley London: Style for every cruising occasion

Get cruise ready with this stylish jewellery from Buckley London

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Cruise & Chill: The best spas at sea

From snow grottos to light-changing cushioned treatment beds, open-air whirlpools to world-class interior design – these are the best spas at sea

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Steve McCurry: The world in sharp focus

He is the photography legend behind the picture that has come to symbolise all wars. Now 68, Steve McCurry is still travelling the world taking pictures

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CRUISE DEBATE: What is the best cruise horror movie to watch this Halloween?

With Halloween fast approaching we asked our editorial team to recommend their favourite cruise-related horror movie for this Halloween.

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Top Six Novels Set on a Cruise Ship

Want to read about cruise ships while on a cruise ship. How meta! But you can with these six must-read novels set on a cruise ship

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Multitasking Marvels: Our top beauty buys of the month

Keep your complexion – and your suitcase – shipshape on holiday with our choice of hard-working beauty heroes

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Watch This Space: Top Ten Smartwatches

Whether you want to get fit, take calls on the run or audition for Star Trek, there’s a smartwatch for that

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Hats Off: Accessorise your summer outfits with a sun hat

Wherever you lay your hat on your travels, make sure you do it in style

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018

Struggling for a Father’s Day gift for your cruise-loving dad? We’ve rounded-up some of the top gadgets he could be taking on his next holiday

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Infinity & Beyond: The top ten pools for relaxing at sea

Long, lazy days by the pool are a highlight of any cruise – and there’s a pool for everyone – so we’ve rounded-up the top ten pools to be found at sea

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By The Book: Our top ten e-readers to take on your next cruise

Tired of toting that heavy bag to the beach? Maybe it’s time to join the e-reader revolution

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Enjoy a much-needed dose of vinotherapy

Love the spa but always thought it could do with more wine? MSC Cruises has you covered with its vinotherapy treatments

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Ten of the best Christmas markets cruises for 2018

Europe’s yuletide markets are packed with festive goodies – and a river cruise is the perfect way to discover them. The scent of glühwein in the crisp night air, a choir singing Stille Nacht, Medieval town squares twinkling with lights and bustling with shoppers – is there anything more festive than a traditional European Christmas

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The Zagara Spa on Silver Muse

Jeannine Williamson tries a new concept in bespoke spa treatments aboard the ultra-luxury Silver Muse. Chocolate orange, tangerine, vanilla, apricot, ginger and mint: an enticing menu, I’m sure you’ll agree. And although I’m not exactly dressed for dinner – clad in a brand new ﬂuffy towelling robe and slippers – it gets my taste buds

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Festive Shopping

Start the Christmas festivities early – and take a sneak peek at the shipyard that is building Saga’s new cruiser. Saga regulars interested in the forthcoming new ship, Spirit of Discovery, have an opportunity to visit the shipyard where it will be constructed, during a Christmas Markets cruise this December. The nine-night itinerary takes in

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Clamour for glamour of golden age of cruise

Viking Cruises sponsors V&A’s Ocean Liners: Speed & Style exhibition Cruise lovers can celebrate the golden age of ocean travel at the V&A’s major new exhibition Ocean Liners: Speed & Style which opens on February 3, 2018. Co-organised by the V&A in London and the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts, it will be the first

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It’s a man thing

Think the spa is just for girls? Think again – because real men need pampering too. Do real men do massage? For years I wouldn’t even have dignified that with an answer. We guys had physio – and unless it was steeped in the heady scent of mud, sweat and Ralgex, the massage table was strictly

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Best onboard treatments for couples

The latest onboard treatments are simply bliss – so why not share them with your loved one? With so much to do on board, not to mention all those exciting excursions ashore, cruising is the perfect holiday for couples who like to play together. But a his-and-hers pampering session takes togetherness to a whole new level. Many

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Spas Odyssey: Top 10 spas at sea

Enjoy a thorough pampering on the ocean wave in one of these sensational shipboard spas. 1. SAGA – Aqua Spa Why indulge? Fans of aromatherapy skincare brand Decléor and beauty brand Carita will love the Aqua Spa on board Saga Sapphire and Saga Pearl II. Enjoy the ultimate in relaxation in this blissful Asian-themed retreat,

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3 steps to keep your feet happy

You put them up on sea days, walk them off on shore days, then expect them to look swanky all night long. That’s why you need Vicci Bentley’s three-step strategy to keep your feet sweet. Step 1: SOLE SOOTHING Keeping dry, hard skin at bay is fundamental for feet that both look and feel good. Checking in

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Fashion Royalty On Board Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week

Yesterday Cunard’s iconic liner, the Queen Mary 2, set sail to New York on its first Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage. Unveiled on board were new collections from Royal College of Arts graduates Sophie Schmidt and Stefanie Tschirky. Joining the voyage is Fashion royalty including Dame Zandra Rhodes CBE, Colin McDowell MBE, Fern Mallis and Gail Sackloff OBE. The seven-night crossing

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Cunard Prepares for First Ever Transatlantic Fashion Week with Dame Zandra Rhodes

Cunard brings a world of glamour and fashion on board the iconic ocean liner Queen Mary 2 featuring Dame Zandra Rhodes CBE, Colin McDowell MBE, Fern Mallis, Gail Sackloff OBE, Royal College of Art and Storm Models With just over a week to go preparation is underway for seven days of runway shows, inspiring talks,

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Spoil yourself in the latest onboard spas

You’re allowed to spoil yourself on holiday – and the latest onboard spas are just the place to do it, as Jo Foley reports If you’re heading for a shore excursion from P&O’s Britannia, you’ll pass the spa reception en route to the gangway. That’s no accident – though cruise lines hardly need to sell

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Relaxing Canyon Ranch spa treatments on Celebrity Equinox

My body is in safe hands as I submit to treatment on a Canyon Ranch spa at sea. World of Spas Editor Jo Foley reports from Celebrity Equinox. Dr Om has a very steady hand…which is exactly what you hope for when somebody is popping tiny acupuncture needles into your feet, hands, back, and crown

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Top 10 on-board therapies – Cruise Spas

If you can’t spoil yourself on holiday, when can you? From gold-plated facials to treats for the feet, World of Cruising Spas Editor Jo Foley picks her top ten onboard therapies 1 AQUA SPA Celebrity Reflections WHAT: 24-Carat Gold Leaf Masque. As facials go, they don’t get any posher than this. WHY: After an initial

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From sauna to snow room the Vikings have it covered

Strange things happen at sea, but few are stranger than finding yourself in the middle of a snowball fight wearing just a swimsuit. I suppose when your cruise brand is called Viking, a word synonymous with action and vigour, any on-board spa must also adhere to these concepts while still incorporating the pampering and comfort

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Fitness afloat: keeping fit on a cruise ship

Keeping fit while at sea gets easier with all the elements offered to help – from state-of-the-art gyms to classes from A-erobics to Z-umba. It’s one of the oldest clichés in the book – go on a cruise and say goodbye to health and fitness. Lie on your lounger and pile on the pounds. Well,

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First LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera boutiques at sea to début on Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the two latest luxury brands to occupy retail space aboard its latest cruise ship, Norwegian Escape. The two boutiques – LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera – will be the first at sea for each brand as well as the first boutiques to be designed specifically for a Norwegian Cruise Line ship.

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Fashion designer Thomas Rath launches fashion2sea on-board EUROPA 2

Fashion lovers and trend-setters will be in their element on the fashion2sea themed cruises announced for the 2015 season on-board EUROPA 2. As part of the programme guests on selected voyages can discover the latest looks and accessories from the world of fashion, style and beauty. The well-known German fashion entrepreneur and designer Thomas Rath

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Life On-Board with the hotel general manager of Ruby Princess

Read the World of Cruising magazine interview with Richard Harry, Hotel General Manager of Ruby Princess. What are the requirements for a career in hotel management on a cruise ship? The most common general requirements to apply would be a Hotel Management degree, with a certain level of prior experience in luxury resorts or hotels.

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Life on-board: Comedian Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle – Comedian (and why he thinks Simon Cowell is wrong about cruise ship entertainers) Have you always been a professional entertainer? How did you get your first break as a comedian? I started off in the working men’s clubs of South Wales and holiday camps as we used to call them, but this

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Holiday Fashion Advice: What to wear on a cruise.

If you’ve been on a cruise before, you’ll know all about the different dress codes required for different times of the day. But for those new to cruising (and sometimes even those who have cruised before) knowing the difference between casual and informal can be quite confusing. And that’s before you even consider what you

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IT’S SHOPPING HEAVEN IN NEW YORK

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Virgin Voyages: All-inclusive and all adult - why this new cruise line is unique

Books That Will Change The Way You View The World

Too much holiday indulgence? Expert reveal how to get rid of hangovers

10 Films That Will Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure During Coronavirus Self-Quarantine

Top Tips for Perfect Holiday Hair

What to Pack for a Cruise: Eight Cruise Tips

Cruise Etiquette: Guide to Drinking Alcohol on a Cruise

Actor Rachel York Interview: Star on Board

Actor Rachel York Interview: Star on Board

How to Keep Teeth and Gums Healthy on Holiday

Princess Cruises Unveils Exciting Jazz Lounge for Two Newest Ships

Princess Cruises Unveils Exciting Jazz Lounge for Two Newest Ships

CLOSED: Win the Seabourn Collection of Signature Fragrances by Molton Brown

CLOSED: Win the Seabourn Collection of Signature Fragrances by Molton Brown

Why You Should Pick Silversea For Your Luxury Cruise

Best Cruises to World’s Major Sporting Events for 2019/2020

Viking Cruises Sponsors New Royal Academy of Arts Picasso Exhibition

CLOSED: Win a Spa Break for Two and I Love Cosmetics’ Signature Scents Range

Best Autobiographies To Take on a Cruise this Summer

Making a Splash: The Best Cruise Ship Swimming Pools

Lisa Snowdon Interview: My Cruise Essentials

Hats Off: Cunard and Stephen Jones Collaborate on Millinery Masterpiece

Hapag-Lloyd Releases Exciting Details of Fashion-Focused Cruise aboard MS Europa 2

Six Reasons To Book An Inside Cruise Cabin

Kelly Hoppen Interview: Celebrity Edge and Visionary Interior Design

How to Cure Severe Toothache on Holiday

How To… Stay Healthy On A Cruise

Buckley London: Style for every cruising occasion

Cruise & Chill: The best spas at sea

Steve McCurry: The world in sharp focus

CRUISE DEBATE: What is the best cruise horror movie to watch this Halloween?

Top Six Novels Set on a Cruise Ship

Multitasking Marvels: Our top beauty buys of the month

Watch This Space: Top Ten Smartwatches

Hats Off: Accessorise your summer outfits with a sun hat

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018

Infinity & Beyond: The top ten pools for relaxing at sea

By The Book: Our top ten e-readers to take on your next cruise

Enjoy a much-needed dose of vinotherapy

Ten of the best Christmas markets cruises for 2018

The Zagara Spa on Silver Muse

Festive Shopping

Clamour for glamour of golden age of cruise

It’s a man thing

Best onboard treatments for couples

Spas Odyssey: Top 10 spas at sea

3 steps to keep your feet happy

Fashion Royalty On Board Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week

Cunard Prepares for First Ever Transatlantic Fashion Week with Dame Zandra Rhodes

Spoil yourself in the latest onboard spas

Relaxing Canyon Ranch spa treatments on Celebrity Equinox

Top 10 on-board therapies – Cruise Spas

From sauna to snow room the Vikings have it covered

Fitness afloat: keeping fit on a cruise ship

First LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera boutiques at sea to début on Norwegian Escape

Fashion designer Thomas Rath launches fashion2sea on-board EUROPA 2

Life On-Board with the hotel general manager of Ruby Princess

Life on-board: Comedian Mike Doyle

Holiday Fashion Advice: What to wear on a cruise.

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