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Life on the (Celebrity) Edge.

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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Silversea in Antarctica.

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
Lisbon, Portugal… no end of sights and good things to eat and drink.

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
The pool deck on board Oceania Riviera.

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
The packed Fiona McIntosh session aboard Queen Elizabeth.

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
The Library of Celsus, Ephesus.

This is a cruise fit for the gods

This eastern Mediterranean cruise takes in history, myth, and a date with Dionysus.

  • Keith Austin
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xxValiant Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady maiden cruise ; text by Keith Austin
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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
The spot for sunlovers.

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
Gantheaume Point, Broome.

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
Silver Ray’s unique asymmetrical design places the pool and lifts on one side.

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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