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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
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
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Nile a new favourite for cruisers … The Pyramids at sunset with Avalon Waterways.

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.

  • 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
Zodiac excursion to King George Falls.

Every day is a surprise in this remote part of Australia

Along Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast, time and tides rule everything.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
This festive Viking cruise takes in five of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets in one eight-day itinerary.

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.

  • Chrissie McClatchie
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

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