River cruises
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.
- by Brian Johnston
River cruising’s new frontier is (excitingly) nowhere near Europe
Done with the Danube and the Rhine? It might be time to look beyond the Continent’s predictable horizons for your 2025 sailing.
- by Brian Johnston
Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe
Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
Adults-only areas on cruise ships are getting bigger and better
If you’re looking for family-friendly holiday options while secretly craving adult me-time, then big cruise ships have the solution for you.
- by Brian Johnston
Want to actually eat the exotic foods at Asian markets? On this cruise you can
Live frogs, sea snails, bunches of just-harvested herbs – this is not your average trip to the supermarket.
- by Ben Groundwater
Port guide: Hamburg, Germany
Fast-moving Hamburg is a great trading city with a spectacularly redeveloped waterfront and makes a refreshing change from Europe’s old towns.
- by Brian Johnston
In the can – preserving Portugal’s fishing heritage
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but Portugal’s traditional fish canneries are as rare as beluga caviar.
- by Catherine Marshall
Enjoy rock-star treatment along this wild and ancient coastline
Watching living dinosaurs between sips of champagne? This crazy juxtaposition of luxury in a prehistoric wilderness is a hallmark of my Kimberley cruise on Scenic Eclipse II.
- by Carolyn Beasley
The world’s 15 coolest places to see by ship in 2025
As we sail into the new year, there’s a good reason all eyes are on the Kimberley Coast, West Africa, Hong Kong, the Arctic and more.
- by Brian Johnston
Port guide: Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong has frantic energy, a spectacular setting and some of the world’s best shopping and dining. Plunge into the excitement of one of the world’s great cities.
- by Brian Johnston
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