Cruises
On board the cruise ship that’s not ashamed to be a cruise ship
Some cruise ships aim to win over people who don’t like cruising. This isn’t one of them.
- Craig Platt
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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
How rivers can take you to some of the greatest places on Earth
These historical trade arteries connect cities and castles, palaces and pagodas and they provide easy transport routes through gorges and across deserts.
- 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
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