Lucy Abbott

Content Writer

About Me

Lucy is a cruise journalist, who has sailed on a variety of ships, from expedition to river – with her favourite being expedition cruising where she can admire wildlife and impressive landscapes.

Lucy reports on what it’s like to be a young cruiser and promotes cruising as an exciting and upcoming holiday style for young adults.

She is particularly interested in new sustainable ways to cruise, such as eco-fuels and effective waste management systems onboard. She’s also passionate about making cruising accessible for all types of cruisers and keeps up to date with the latest accessibility innovations onboard.

Her travel goal is to cruise to Antarctica to see the Antarctic Peninsula and witness an array of wildlife – from penguins to whales.

Recent News Articles

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

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

Regent Seven Seas Cruises partners with Aston Martin Newcastle

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

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

TUI River Cruises launches second ship on the Nile

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

Cunard launches new promotion offering onboard credit

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

For pristine beaches, lush rainforest and indigenous wildlife – cruise Central America

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers to see Central America from the best perspective – a small but friendly cruise ship. Discover what to expect from a cruise to Central America

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

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

Four reasons why you should try a river cruise for the ultimate city break

A city break promises captivating culture, delectable dishes and a countless list of things to do. So, opt to take the ultimate city break and see it all with Riviera Travel

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

Do cruise lines celebrate Halloween?

From costume contests to scavenger hunts, cruise lines are getting into the Halloween spirit. Here's what you can expect