Cruise Tips

It is no secret that there’s no shortage of the best beaches in Antigua, especially as the island has one for every day of the year. Choosing between all 365 can be a difficult task for anyone hanging out in the popular port of call for a day, but as…

If you’re anything like us, your holiday doesn’t begin until you’re poolside with a cocktail in hand. We take our cocktails very seriously and while Piña Coladas and Sea Breezes are just fine most of the time, special occasions call for something more artisan. Luckily, molecular mixology has taken the…

The family cruise holiday has opened up the big wide world, making multi-generational breaks easier than ever before. Much of Europe is only a short shuffle from the UK, jewels of the Scandinavian crown glimmer on the not-so-distant horizon, and lazy shores of the Greek Islands remain tantalisingly close. Then…

When is the best time to cruise? The answer really depends upon where you’re travelling to. While some regions are best explored during the summer, when the fine weather allows for dips in the deck-top pools, al fresco lunches, and cocktails watching the sun setting down into the sea, other…

P&O Cruises online check-in makes it easier to prepare for your holiday. All you need to do is enter a few key details and you’ll soon be sailing away to incredible destinations, knowing your embarkation has been as easy and stress-free as possible. Here’s a quick guide to answer all…

A tender is a small boat that’s used to transport passengers between their cruise ship and the port when the ship itself is unable to dock. These tenders are usually carried by the cruise ship, and often double as a lifeboat. Don’t be nervous though, these aren’t the types of…

The countdown is on to the launch of the latest addition to the P&O Cruises fleet. Arvia is due to set sail later this year, an Excel class ship and sister to the ever-popular Iona. Captain Robert Camby will be at the helm, and if you missed our exclusive interview…

There’s was once a rumour that when sailing between the UK and India, certain passengers would request ‘port out, starboard home’, or POSH – a way to protect themselves from the heat of the sun and take advantage of the cool breeze. This has, of course, been debunked numerous times…

Knowing what to pack for a world cruise is one of those things that is half-exciting, half-distressing. You’re full of excitement as your holiday finally comes around, but wait, what do you pack? How do you fit a whole wardrobe of outfits into your luggage allowance? What about the shoes?…

‘Reviewed by Senior Marketing Executive Sam’ I’m an 80’s baby, and have just had my first experience on a river cruise with Riviera Travel. I’d love to share my day-by-day experience with you first hand – I hope you enjoy it. Arrival in Amsterdam, with an overnight stay in port…