Recent Advice Articles

Advice Atlas Ocean Voyages presents ‘Adventure Beyond’ with $600 onboard credit
Atlas Ocean Voyages presents ‘Adventure Beyond’ with $600 onboard credit
Seeking the ultimate gateway to luxury travel, with a dollop of exploration spirit? It’s time to indulge with Atlas Ocean Voyages’ 'Adventure Beyond' Wave offer. Not only is there 30 per cent off, but you can also enjoy up to $600 onboard credit – all while exploring the world at your own pace
January 2025 • 4 min read
Advice Modern escapism perfected: Celestyal’s Iconic Aegean cruise
Modern escapism perfected: Celestyal’s Iconic Aegean cruise
Offering a showcase of the Aegean’s greatest culture, Celestyal Cruises’ Iconic Aegean itinerary redefines the concept of a short break – turning a holiday justified by the heart into a smart investment for your soul, away from the chaos of modern life
December 2024 • 9 min read
Advice Cruise trends 2025: What to expect
Cruise trends 2025: What to expect
2025 is coming, and it’s shaping up to be an influential year for the cruise industry. Here’s the lowdown on what you can expect
September 2024 • 8 min read
Advice Gallery: Inside Cunard's Queen Anne
Gallery: Inside Cunard's Queen Anne
Fancy taking a peek inside Cunard's new Queen Anne cruise liner? We've been on board to soak up the glorious Cunard-ness. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it...
May 2024 • 3 min read

Recent News Articles

News The rumour mill: The deal is done. SS United States will sink
The rumour mill: The deal is done. SS United States will sink
Gossip surrounds recent court rulings regarding the fate of SS United States. Both the ship’s conservation group and Florida’s Okaloosa County have signed a contract to reef the iconic cruise liner, but politics are at play. So – is SS United States doomed? All evidence says yes. It’s just a matter of time
October 2024 • 7 min read
News The rumour mill: Cruise lines won't go to Guernsey
The rumour mill: Cruise lines won't go to Guernsey
According to various news sources, the Channel Island of Guernsey has fallen foul of major cruise lines. This feels hard to believe, as Guernsey offers stunning natural beauty, friendly people, and many attractions. Yet, cruise traffic continues to dip – so what’s going on?
September 2024 • 6 min read
News The rumour mill: Is Norway banning cruise ships after 2025?
The rumour mill: Is Norway banning cruise ships after 2025?
There’s been heavy miscommunication regarding Norway’s attitude towards fuel-powered cruise ships. So, let’s get this straight – is Norway banning cruise ships from 2026? The answer is both yes and no. Here’s the lowdown
September 2024 • 6 min read
News SS United States set to become artificial reef
SS United States set to become artificial reef
It’s pretty much a done deal. SS United States – one of the finest cruise liners ever built – will now end her days as an artificial reef off the Florida coast
September 2024 • 6 min read
News Heritage evicted: SS United States ordered to leave berth by September
Heritage evicted: SS United States ordered to leave berth by September
America’s greatest flagship – SS United States – currently faces a fresh challenge in her struggle for survival. Following a tense court battle that epitomised the ship’s decade-long brawl for funding and repurposing, the liner now has until September 12, 2024, to find new lodgings – or face the welder’s torch
June 2024 • 5 min read
News First cruise ship docks at new Stornoway Deep Water port
First cruise ship docks at new Stornoway Deep Water port
The aptly-named Ambassador Ambition became the first cruise ship to berth at Stornoway’s new Deep Water Terminal on April 1. Nearly 1,200 passengers descended on the town, making it no April Fools joke – the future for Hebridean tourism is here
April 2024 • 2 min read
News SS United States: Fate of America's flagship hangs in court
SS United States: Fate of America's flagship hangs in court
It’s a new year, and Penn Warehousing is seeking to lose some weight. Around 53,330 tons from Pier 82, to be exact – as a bench trial has commenced over dock fees regarding the troubled liner SS United States
January 2024 • 6 min read

Recent Editors Corner Articles

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
Article The porthole murder: Taking secrets to the breakers’ yard
The porthole murder: Taking secrets to the breakers’ yard
A beautiful actress disappears from her cabin, thrust through the porthole by a predator among the crew. But was she still alive when hitting those darkened and shark-infested waters? The ship – MV Durban Castle – has since long been scrapped, taking her secrets to the grave
October 2024 • 11 min read
Article Opinion: A cruise deal is your Black Friday necessity
Opinion: A cruise deal is your Black Friday necessity
Bagging a Black Friday cruise deal is much more than a getaway, it’s complete common sense. Why holiday amid the chaos of a resort, when a cruise offers so much more – for less? In a world filled with societal one-upmanship, you can't do better, says Calum Brown
October 2024 • 7 min read
Article Why White Star Line never photographed RMS Titanic
Why White Star Line never photographed RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic continue to captivate new audiences, but there’s a problem. With so few pictures of Titanic ever taken, and both ships appearing identical – how can you tell a fake Titanic picture from the real thing?
October 2024 • 11 min read
Article The Hurtigruten Museum: A turbulent journey through time
The Hurtigruten Museum: A turbulent journey through time
Stokmarknes may appear remote and devoid of heritage, but the town’s sleepy exterior masks real importance as Hurtigruten’s home port. The biggest clue? A ship in a bottle – that happens to be 1:1 in scale
September 2024 • 9 min read
Article Hurtigruten: The origins of Norway’s shipping hero
Hurtigruten: The origins of Norway’s shipping hero
Hurtigruten – ‘the fast route’ – has underpinned Norway’s success as the envy of Europe since 1893. Having recently celebrated 130 years of activity, we've been exploring Hurtigruten’s diverse history to uncover the line’s origin story. Fond of an underdog success story? Read on...
June 2024 • 7 min read