Advice

Planning for your next cruise holiday can often be a time-heavy process. We aim to save you hours of research with our carefully-curated advice section - regardless of whether you're a seasoned traveller or a first-time cruiser.

From expert hacks and professional secrets to a wealth of specialist advice and easy-to-read articles, this section is purposefully crafted for easy digestion. Happy reading!

Featured articles

Hey big spender: the best around-the-world cruises to book

Everything you need to know about world cruises, plus five of the best to book for 2026

The cruises that will challenge your preconceptions

Not convinced a cruise is for you? These are the voyages that will change your mind says Rishika Sharma

Why Seabourn’s entertainment is second to none

From expert speakers to electrifying live performances and signature events, Seabourn’s on-board programme always elates

Meet Dr Alison Smith, curator of the National Portrait Gallery’s Edvard Munch portraits  

Viking has announced a new cultural partnership with the National Portrait Gallery in London. To this end, the luxury cruise line will be an ‘Exhibition supporter’ of the institution upcoming Edvard Munch portraits exhibition. Ahead of the opening (March 13), we caught up with curator Dr Alison Smith to find out more

Interview: Sam Cox, senior gallery manager for Clarendon Fine Art

Cruise lines are turning ships into floating art galleries. Sam Cox, senior gallery manager for Clarendon Fine Art – which has a presence on Cunard and P&O Cruises' ships – explains all

Why your next sailing should be a yacht cruise

Experience five-star thrills at sea with Riviera Travel
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Reviews

Ship review: Viking Mississippi

Sarah Riches
7th February 2025
Interviews

Love on the high seas: passengers and crew share their stories of romance

Kaye Holland
6th February 2025
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Expert advice on booking cruise shore excursions

Kaye Holland
4th February 2025
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Four amazing global events you can see by cruise

Will Payne
28th January 2025
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NCL kicks up a gear with Europe 2025

Gillian Carmoodie
24th January 2025
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Holland America Line to enhance Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruisetours

Kaye Holland
23rd January 2025
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How to stay ship-shape on your next cruise

Kaye Holland
20th January 2025
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Sail together, stay connected: Unforgettable group adventures with Princess Cruises

Calum Brown
19th January 2025
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Common mistakes to avoid on embarkation day

Lucy Abbott
17th January 2025
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Atlas Ocean Voyages presents ‘Adventure Beyond’ with $600 onboard credit

Calum Brown
14th January 2025
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The most exciting new cruises to book for 2025

Kaye Holland
9th January 2025
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The absolute 'do not do' actions that break cruise etiquette

Gillian Carmoodie
6th January 2025
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The hottest river cruise ships launching this year

Will Payne
4th January 2025
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11 of the hottest ocean ships arriving in 2025

Will Payne
3rd January 2025
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A great escape in Greenland and Arctic Canada

Sarah Riches
24th December 2024
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A season of celebrity vintage this Christmas with Princess Cruises

Gillian Carmoodie
20th December 2024