Armchair Traveller

Embarking on your first cruise is exciting, but we also know it can be a bit daunting. You may have no idea what to expect on your first cruise, or if you’re looking to book your maiden voyage, you may not know where to visit or what to pack. No…

The concept of the staycation is becoming increasingly popular. More people than ever are seeing the value of holidaying closer to home, and not just financial value! Major cruise lines like MSC Cruises have also launched summer seasons of staycation cruises, but what is all the fuss about? If you’ve…

Hamburg leaves a lasting impression. With its maritime history, handsome buildings, and relaxed pace along the water, it’s a city that encourages you to slow down and enjoy. As Germany’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s busiest ports, it blends old and new with ease. You’ll find centuries-old canals beside…

When we hear the term ‘obstructed view’, it conjures up all sorts of images. Will my vista over the ocean waves be massively disturbed? Can my fellow passengers take a peek through my porthole at all hours of the day and night? All things considered, obstructed view cabins are a…

After months (or should that be years?) of anticipation, P&O CRUISES finally welcomed new ship Arvia to it’s fleet in late December 2022. In the build up to this exciting milestone, we caught up with President of P&O Cruises Paul Ludlow to discover more about what to expect from this…

The Boulders Boardwalk Beach Penguins by Liesl Noel When thinking of Africa, penguins might not be what comes to mind right away, but there is an intriguing colony found in Simonstown, South Africa. While the ancient granite boulders of False Bay, another one of Cape Town’s many amazing beaches, protect…

No matter how new or technologically advanced a ship is, there are various maritime traditions that surround its launch. From superstitions to practical steps that make sure everything goes to plan, here are just some of the events that lead up to a ship embarking on that all-important first journey….

Chief Operations Officer Katie’s experience on board Rocky Mountaineer Every time we sell a Cruise & Stay holiday with a Rocky Mountaineer train journey included in the itinerary, I always get excited, because there is just something so special about this trip. So, when I got offered the chance to…

When Ambassador Cruise Line launched in 2022 , it became the first new UK cruise line for more than a decade. The maiden season has already proved popular with holidaymakers, so we’re taking a closer look at what you might not already know about the new cruise line making waves…

We were lucky enough to spend a week in Portugal exploring one of the oldest wine countries in the world onboard AmaDouro, the namesake AmaWaterways ship bringing a touch of gold to the Douro River. Here’s why it should be on your holiday wish list.  There are certain things that…