Editor's Corner

Godmother profile: Dame Joan Collins

Globally adored as a fashion legend and celebrated for her portrayal of Dynasty’s über-sassy Alexis, Dame Joan Collins radiates class, bold elegance and glamour – making her the perfect godmother to S.S. Joie de Vivre

July 2023 • 9 min read

Godmother profile: Dame Judi Dench

From playing strong-willed movie characters to having Shakespeare as The Man Who Pays The Rent, Dame Judi Dench has enjoyed an eclectic acting career nearing seven decades. Who else could prove so perfect as godmother for Carnival Legend?

July 2023 • 7 min read

The Grindadráp debate has proven that cruise-goers need to brace for local cultures

Earlier this month, Ambassador Cruises issued an apology to passengers for sailing into the Faroese Grindadráp – a large-scale traditional whale hunt. Once again, people are calling for a boycott of the Faroe Islands, but there’s a real danger of ignorant ethnocentrism

July 2023 • 7 min read

MV Bianca C: Rough ride to an underwater utopia

Cursed in life, yet celebrated as an icon of the Grenadian tourist scene, the MV Bianca C has finally found peace. This is her story

July 2023 • 7 min read

MTS Oceanos: When vigilante action saved 220 souls from tragedy

Travellers usually relax knowing that cruise companies operate with stringent safety measures. But what if staff don’t follow protocol when disaster strikes? This is the story of MTS Oceanos. Brace yourselves

July 2023 • 7 min read

Is Stornoway ready for an influx of cruise ship tourists? You bet it is

Stornoway's skyline is set for radical change as cruise ships dock alongside a new port facility. Is Stornoway ready for the footfall? We certainly think so

July 2023 • 5 min read

In Titanic's aftermath: What happened onboard RMS Carpathia?

RMS Carpathia remains celebrated as the saviour of those who survived the sinking of RMS Titanic. But, while the story is often told from the survivor’s point of view, what was it like aboard Carpathia?

July 2023 • 8 min read

Celebrity performances on a bargain cruise: We get onboard P&O Cruises’ Britannia with Imagine Cruising

Avid fans of entertainment and a bargain price should jump at the chance to experience one of Imagine Cruising’s ‘sailcations’, with a plethora of special guests onboard. Lucy Abbott gets onboard to find out more…

June 2023 • 4 min read

People are ignoring the human suffering of OceanGate’s Titan disaster

I’ve been asked about the Titan Submersible catastrophe. My view? It’s quickly become a media sensation, but people are seemingly ignoring the human tragedy

June 2023 • 5 min read

PS Comet: Cruising’s unlucky forefather

If you trace the history of cruise ships and passenger travel, you’ll discover Glasgow’s SS Comet; the very genesis point that set foundations for modern travel. Except, it’s not necessarily the happiest of stories…

June 2023 • 10 min read

New York state of mind onboard new ship Viking Saturn

If you’re looking for culture, fun and plenty of pinch-me moments, head to the Big Apple on new ship Viking Saturn

June 2023 • 4 min read

Vivacious Voyager: Getting onboard Marella Cruises’ brand new ship, Marella Voyager

As part of the first group of journalists to step onboard the brand-new Marella Voyager, Lucy Abbott reports what you can expect from the latest offering from Marella Cruises

June 2023 • 4 min read

ML-286: The Thames’ greatest wartime secret

The River Thames offers no-end of secrets. Yet, sleeping in the undergrowth of the Thames embankment in Isleworth, hides a wrecked vessel whose story deserves attention. This is ML-286, the very last of her kind – and she’s hugely important to our wartime heritage

June 2023 • 6 min read

MV Royal Iris: The Liverpudlian icon abandoned in the Thames

Once a happenin’ pad The Beatles called home, and a platform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the MV Royal Iris now lurks – abandoned and derelict – on the Thames, facing an undignified end

June 2023 • 9 min read

Rail and sail adventures: Why combining the two gives you the holiday of a lifetime

Combine a great railway journey with a luxury cruise and never look back

June 2023 • 7 min read

Ambition: Ambassador’s freshly upcycled ship with a noble history

As Britain's youngest cruise line, Ambassador has already made its mark on the world of cruising. Here's the full backstory of their freshly renovated ship, originally launched in 1999, and why their option of modernisation makes perfect sense

May 2023 • 6 min read