Ocean cruises
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On board the game-changing cruise ship built for $1.6 billion
There’s plenty to keep you amused on Celebrity Edge, but watch out for added extras charged in US dollars.
- Julie Miller
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There’s only one way to get to the ultimate bucket-list destination
Unless you’re a research scientist, you’ll only ever be able to land in Antarctica off a small expedition cruise ship.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is an Atlantic city but, thanks to a sparkling climate, orange trees and penchant for pastel paint and strong coffee, feels Mediterranean in its charms.
- Brian Johnston
I desperately needed to de-stress. This ship helped me do it
It is possible to get away from it all, even while you have it all – and more – at your fingertips.
- Jill Dupleix
Australia’s first literature cruise is a gamble that paid off
Book-lovers have joined writers on a literature fest on the high seas.
- Sue Williams
This is a cruise fit for the gods
This eastern Mediterranean cruise takes in history, myth, and a date with Dionysus.
- Keith Austin
I went on one of Virgin’s party cruise ships alone. Here’s what happened
What started as a quiet solo escape became a whirlwind of fun, unexpected friendships and unforgettable moments.
- Tatyana Leonov
On board giant shipping line’s first foray into luxury cruising
Explora I feels like a spacious motor yacht rather than a ship, especially as the luxury is intimate rather than grand.
- Lee Tulloch
Port guide: Broome, Australia
This isolated West Australian town and gateway to the Kimberley has quirky character, multicultural history and a spectacular beach.
- Brian Johnston
I loved this ship so much, I booked again before I got off
After decades of family cruising with kids, my partner and I took a luxury cruise without them. It only took two days on board for us to lock in our next one.
- Monique Farmer
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