Lucy Abbott

Advice

Three reasons to choose Seabourn to cruise Alaska

Sail the Last Frontier in ultra-luxury aboard Seabourn’s small ships, which whisk guests away on adventures among glaciers, fjords and wildlife-rich seas.

September 2025 • 3 min read

Advice

Common mistakes to avoid on embarkation day

Learn what not to do on embarkation day to save time and money…

January 2025 • 6 min read

Advice

Set sail along Croatia's stunning coastline

Expect mouth-watering cuisine, fine wines and vibrant nightlife from a cruise around Croatia with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

January 2025 • 3 min read

Advice

Can you vape or smoke on a cruise ship?

It’s the age-old question: can you vape or smoke on a cruise ship? We break down all the rules per cruise line

January 2025 • 5 min read

Advice

Sail Egypt with a saving

Save up to £350pp* this winter with TUI River Cruises

December 2024 • 3 min read

Advice

Choose a Cruise & Stay with Marella Cruises for the ultimate holiday

Marella Cruises offers a tempting selection of Cruise & Stay holidays so you can relax for a little longer in one of over 200 specially selected hotels

November 2024 • 4 min read

Advice

First look at TUI River Cruises’ new ship, TUI Ria

TUI Ria is the newest ship to join TUI River Cruises’ fleet. Discover everything you need to know about this new ship – from its multi-functional pool to top-deck putting green

November 2024 • 4 min read

Advice

Ship within a ship: Are exclusive areas worth the price tag?

Fancy a small ship experience no matter the actual size of the vessel? Opt for a ship-within-a-ship experience

November 2024 • 7 min read

News

Ambassador Cruise Line announces line up of themed cruises

The no-fly cruise line has revealed its line up of themed cruises for 2025

January 2025 • 1 min read

News

The ultimate list of Black Friday cruise deals for 2024

Black Friday promises unbeatable offers for your next cruise. What are you waiting for? Discover our pick of the best Black Friday cruise deals

November 2024 • 8 min read

News

Viking names two new Nile river ships in Luxor

The river cruise line has named its newest river cruise ship, Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek

November 2024 • 1 min read

News

Regent Seven Seas Cruises partners with Aston Martin Newcastle

The ultra-luxury cruise line partnered with Aston Martin Newcastle on an experience day

October 2024 • 2 min read

News

TUI River Cruises reveals new venues onboard TUI Al Horeya

TUI Al Horeya will feature five new venues – including the line's first multi-functional top deck dining

October 2024 • 1 min read

News

TUI River Cruises launches second ship on the Nile

TUI River Cruises has launched TUI Bahareya, the line's second ship on the Nile

September 2024 • 1 min read

News

Cunard launches new promotion offering onboard credit

The new promotion runs from September 17 to December 9, 2024

September 2024 • 1 min read

News

Sir Richard Branson marries three couples onboard Virgin Voyages

Sir Richard Branson married the couples onboard as the cruise line announced wedding packages coming in April 2025

September 2024 • 1 min read

Article

Stateroom B340: The world's most haunted cruise cabin

RMS Queen Mary's art-deco Stateroom B340 radiates with infamy as the most haunted cabin in history. Ghost hunters traverse the globe to experience Cunard's paranormal offerings, and here's why

October 2024 • 5 min read

Article

Could you afford a third-class ticket onboard RMS Titanic?

While a first-class ticket to sail onboard Titanic cost enough to bring you to tears, a third-class ticket surely would have been more affordable. Right?

October 2024 • 8 min read

Article

Cruise ship godmother profile: Kate Middleton

Discover Kate Middleton's fascinating seafaring past, how she met and fell in love with Prince William, as well as her integral role as godmother to Princess Cruises' Royal Princess

August 2024 • 8 min read

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Opinion: Don't be afraid of Artificial Intelligence – it can improve your cruise experience

AI is making waves in every industry, and cruise is no different – like it, or not. Lucy Abbott delves into what AI means for the cruise industry and how it could change cruising as you know it

July 2023 • 5 min read

Article

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

Article

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

Article

Sail the ‘Blue Danube’ for a relaxed city cruise with Riviera Travel

Unwind on an easy river cruise down the Danube with Riviera Travel, Lucy Abbott reports her thoughts from the ship.

May 2023 • 4 min read

Article

First look at Royal Caribbean’s new ship Icon of the Seas

New for 2024, Icon of the Seas is set to deliver an ‘iconic’ take on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a focus on fun activities and crafted spaces for the whole family – but is this the right ship for you?

December 2022 • 4 min read