Ship Reviews

The cruise industry is booming, with a vast number of cruise ships out there vying for your attention. We use our cruise ship reviews to provide a glimpse inside some of your favourite vessels, and help you decide which one deserves your next booking.

Looking for real-world opinions and advice? Look no further. We’ve got you covered.

Featured articles

Ship review: MS Geoffrey Chaucer

We spent time aboard Riviera Travel’s uber-stylish river ship, MS Geoffrey Chaucer, to experience a realm of luxury unique to the esteemed brand. But how does the ship fare under the World of Cruising spotlight?

Ship review: VIVA Enjoy

We boarded VIVA Cruises’ third newbuild ship, VIVA Enjoy, in Dusseldorf for a two-night sailing to Frankfurt via Koblenz following the vessel’s naming ceremony.

Ship review: Viking Mississippi

We boarded Viking Mississippi to sail return from New Orleans via Darrow, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg and Baton Rouge, to experience Viking’s New Orleans & Southern Charms itinerary

Ship review: Explora I

We boarded Explora Journey's first ship, Explora I, in Athens, Greece for the Athens to Venice part of its A Journey to Unesco Treasures with an Opulent Edge itinerary

Ship review: Emerald Liberté

Emerald Liberté offers contemporary & stylish cruising along the Rhône and Saône rivers says Sarah Riches

Ship review: Sylvia Earle

The upscale expedition ship comes under the World of Cruising spotlight
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