Ocean 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.
- Brian Johnston
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
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
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
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
- ★★★★★
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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
- ★★★1/2
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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
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
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.
- Brian Johnston
‘We made some mistakes’: Why ‘sex sells’ failed for Virgin’s cruise line
The association with sex is something Richard Branson’s cruise line is trying to leave behind, though they won’t be letting children on board any time soon.
- Jenny Southan
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