Jack Carter

Advice

Why cruisers are ditching megaships for small-ship sailing

Demand for small-ship cruising is rising as cruisers seek fewer crowds, access to lesser-visited destinations and a more personal experience. 

April 2026 • 5 min read

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Is a cruise really better value than a land holiday?

With the cost of all-inclusive package holidays on the rise, can cruising be a wallet-friendly alternative? We weigh up the pounds and pence.

November 2025 • 3 min read

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Is a Svalbard cruise worth it? Five ways it might surprise you

Here’s what I discovered on HX’s eight-day Return of the Sun cruise, which journeys across the west coast of this enigmatic Arctic archipelago.

November 2025 • 5 min read

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Why a Canadian river cruise should be top of your bucket-list

On Canada’s St Lawrence River, Jack Carter discovers how colonial history and inventive gastronomy combine to create an expedition like no other

September 2024 • 5 min read

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Hot and cold: How to hit the spa like a Viking

Scandinavians have whipped themselves with steaming branches to detoxify their bodies for centuries – and now Viking Polaris has taken this ancient ritual to the seas

August 2024 • 1 min read

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Star power: Spotlight on Icon of the Seas

Curious as to what life is like on the world's largest cruise ship? World of Cruising reveals all as Royal Caribbean International’s ambitious Icon of the Seas makes its maiden voyage

April 2024 • 5 min read