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Advice How fast do cruise ships go? And 15 other surprising cruise facts
How fast do cruise ships go? And 15 other surprising cruise facts
From secret codes to mystery sailings, there’s a lot more to cruising than meets the eye.
June 2026 • 7 min read
Advice My last cruise docked in Genoa: here are the best things to do
My last cruise docked in Genoa: here are the best things to do
On a recent cruise, I spent a day in Genoa, one of the most overlooked cities on the Italian Riviera. Here’s what you won’t want to miss.
June 2026 • 8 min read
Advice Are mini cruises from the UK worth it? An honest guide
Are mini cruises from the UK worth it? An honest guide
We’ve teamed up with Ambassador Cruise Line to explore why a mini cruise from the UK might be your best holiday yet.
May 2026 • 5 min read
Advice Are Seabourn cruises to the Mediterranean worth it?
Are Seabourn cruises to the Mediterranean worth it?
From boutique ports and chef-led market visits to champagne among the ruins of Ephesus, here are six reasons Seabourn’s Med cruises should top your shortlist.
May 2026 • 5 min read
Advice A guide to the perfect post-cruise stay in the Caribbean
A guide to the perfect post-cruise stay in the Caribbean
The fun doesn’t have to end when you disembark. We’ve teamed up with Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten to plan the ultimate post-cruise escape.
May 2026 • 4 min read
Advice What to do in Liverpool on a cruise stop
What to do in Liverpool on a cruise stop
From bohemian markets to Beatlemania, plan your perfect day in Liverpool with our itineraries for couples, families and solo travellers.
May 2026 • 7 min read
Advice Feeling ill after a cruise? It might be land sickness
Feeling ill after a cruise? It might be land sickness
Still feeling the waves after disembarking? Here’s what causes this mystifying post-cruise condition, and the tips seasoned sailors swear by to manage it.
May 2026 • 3 min read
Advice Eight ways a Douro River cruise might surprise you
Eight ways a Douro River cruise might surprise you
There’s far more to a Douro River cruise than just port. Here’s what to expect with Riviera Travel.
May 2026 • 6 min read

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Article World of Cruising TV: offers and competitions round-up
World of Cruising TV: offers and competitions round-up
We’ve secured exclusive deals and competition prizes from six cruise lines in conjunction with season 4 of our popular show.
March 2026 • 3 min read
Article World of Cruising talks to… Sally Gunnell
World of Cruising talks to… Sally Gunnell
The former Team GB Olympic champion and newly announced ROL Cruise ambassador talks to us about winding down after winning gold and why she’s so excited about her next venture.
December 2025 • 3 min read
Article Step into the Arctic scenes of Mission: Impossible
Step into the Arctic scenes of Mission: Impossible
Follow in Tom Cruise’s footsteps with a cruise to Svalbard, the icy archipelago featured in the latest film in the popular franchise.
May 2025 • 2 min read
Article The weird and wonderful world of themed cruises
The weird and wonderful world of themed cruises
From sailings for dog or cat lovers to voyages gathering bikers or heavy metal fans, these trips are a window into the extraordinary. We've compiled some of the strangest out there.
April 2025 • 2 min read
Article Nude cruise? Here's the naked truth
Nude cruise? Here's the naked truth
This cruise line lets you sail au naturel. But would you dare to bare?
April 2025 • 1 min read
Article Opinion: Digital-Detox cruises are oh-so-vogue for escaping technology
Opinion: Digital-Detox cruises are oh-so-vogue for escaping technology
The next big wave for cruise fashion is upon us, with 2025 set to offer respite from technical tyranny with Digital-Detox cruises. And thank Christ for that, says Calum Brown
November 2024 • 7 min read
Article RNLI at 200 – The Land Rover: An unsung hero
RNLI at 200 – The Land Rover: An unsung hero
As a seasoned Land Rover enthusiast, our SEO boffin Calum Brown aided promotion of the RNLI’s dedicated LR fundraising event in Poole, Dorset. Problem was, our chap had to get his old Land Rover there – from Scotland – first...
November 2024 • 9 min read
Article Terror on the Britannic: How cruising bore the brunt of 1970s cinematic change
Terror on the Britannic: How cruising bore the brunt of 1970s cinematic change
The frenzied downturn of 1970s economics amid rampant social change could be found not just in British cinematic exploits, but also across the UK cruise and shipping industry. Conjoining the two made for a true taste of Britain’s changing tone as a new age brought a harsh new reality reports Calum Brown
November 2024 • 9 min read

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News Book exclusive deals with the new World of Cruising TV series
Book exclusive deals with the new World of Cruising TV series
We’re back on the small screen. And this time we’ve partnered with Cruise118 to bring you some extraordinary offers.
June 2026 • 4 min read
News Chef Alexis Quaretti reveals culinary vision for Oceania Sonata
Chef Alexis Quaretti reveals culinary vision for Oceania Sonata
Guests aboard this new ship from Oceania Cruises will discover not one but two never-before-seen-at-sea dining concepts.
May 2026 • 2 min read
News Should cruise passengers be worried about hantavirus?
Should cruise passengers be worried about hantavirus?
The outbreak on MV Hondius shocked the world, but experts say the risk to cruise passengers more widely remains low. Here’s what you need to know.
May 2026 • 3 min read
News Oceania Cruises announces its most intimate ship yet
Oceania Cruises announces its most intimate ship yet
Oceania Aurelia, the line's smallest vessel yet, will debut in late 2027 and sail two Around the World Voyages in 2028 and 2029
May 2026 • 4 min read
News The new cruise brand going to the world’s wildest places
The new cruise brand going to the world’s wildest places
Cruise Routes launched on 20 April 2026, operating as an exploration cruise specialist.
April 2026 • 1 min read
News Cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz before renewed closure
Cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz before renewed closure
Celestyal Discovery became the first cruise ship to transit the Strait since late February, with others following during a brief reopening.
April 2026 • 1 min read
News Celestyal cancels all April sailings amid Middle East situation
Celestyal cancels all April sailings amid Middle East situation
Celestyal has confirmed it will not operate any departures in April 2026, as both of its ships wait to reposition back to Athens following the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
March 2026 • 1 min read
News The cruise line turning the heads of Love Is Blind stars
The cruise line turning the heads of Love Is Blind stars
Benaiah and Nicole Grünewald-Bridi weren’t cruise people. Here’s how sailing the Adriatic with Celestyal Cruises changed that.
March 2026 • 3 min read

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