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Ice landings are among the rarest things you can experience in Antarctica.

Fleeting and surreal, this might be Antarctica’s rarest experience

You’ve heard of a dry landing and a wet landing. But what about an ice landing?

  • Jenny Hewett
Polar snorkelling is one of the most unique ways to experience Antarctica.

I broke one of the first rules of visiting the Antarctic

Polar snorkelling is a unique way to experience the White Continent. But something doesn’t feel right this morning.

  • Jenny Hewett
On board Virgin Voyages. The average age of cruisers is dropping rapidly.

Passengers are getting younger: How cruising is changing in 2025

The average age of cruise passengers is dropping as ships embrace digital technology and more exotic destinations.

  • Brian Johnston
Oslofjord, Norway.

Port guide: Oslo, Norway

Scandinavia’s smallest capital has very agreeable style and liveliness and some big attractions. Here’s what you need to see and do.

  • Brian Johnston
The medieval city of Rhodes.

Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week

This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.

  • Steve McKenna
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Crater lake of stunning Keli Mutu volcano in Flores.

Dragons and human skulls: Exploring a side of Indonesia few get to see

Most of what we’re seeing on this trip would be visited only by the most dogged travellers, but we’re doing it in comfort.

  • Mark Daffey
Cruise lines have steadily lengthened their Mediterranean seasons.

Cheaper flights, no queues: Why cruisers are doing Europe in winter

Europe has long been about sunny summer cruising, but winter cruises are set to become mainstream. Why?

  • Brian Johnston
The popular Pool Deck offer sun and shade options.

No expense was spared in the creation of this ultra-luxury ship

Seven Seas Grandeur boasts a Faberge egg, three Picassos and the most expensive mattress at sea.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Quantum of the Seas is one of the largest ships to cruise Australian waters.

On board the cruise giant back in Australia for summer

One of the biggest ships to cruise Australian waters, Quantum of the Seas, manages to (mostly) not feel too crowded, despite having close to 5000 passengers aboard.

  • Craig Platt
View of an underwater crater at Pinnacle Rock in the Galapagos Islands.

Small, remote, exclusive: Eco-friendly cruising is booming in these islands

The Galapagos Islands are a wildlife wonder, and one of the few destinations where passenger ships are getting it right by treading lightly on the environment.

  • Brian Johnston

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