Calum Brown

SEO Content and Heritage Editor

About Me

Calum holds a vast amount of experience as a writer and editor, having started out in motoring journalism and venturing into the world of American healthcare, before finding his true home in the cruise industry. He is well-versed in all things SEO and remains one of Britain’s most enthusiastic historians.

As a seasoned journalist, he has spent considerable time abroad and relishes all forms of transport. Shipping is in the blood, with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA.

Calum has developed a skill for bringing history alive, and always insists on making national heritage accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

He is particularly interested in the Golden Age of transatlantic cruising and never tires of exploring the archives. By keeping up to date with contemporary SEO measures, he is passionate about pulling heritage into a new age and keeping the legends alive. He also refuses to admit that 21st Century music exists. It’s Glen Miller and Ella Fitzgerald or nothing, baby.

His bucket list includes spending time in Long Beach on the RMS Queen Mary, tracking down the missing artefacts from long-scrapped vessels, and ultimately purchasing SS United States when that overdue lottery ticket comes in.

Recent News Articles

The rumour mill: SS United States set to depart Philadelphia on October 25

As a permanent and welcoming fixture upon the Philadelphia skyline since July 1996, the iconic SS United States has officially changed hands and will depart for a watery grave on Friday, October 25 – if all goes to plan

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
Recent Advice Articles

Riviera Travel: How cruising down the Mekong has changed

Southeast Asia’s Mekong River radiates with a tempestuous history, but that only adds to the region’s modern cultural flavours. With so much to see, respect and experience, you’re going to need a spectacular tour guide – which is where Riviera Travel shines

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