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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…

Silversea Antarctica cruises will be extended during the 2023/24 season to meet growing demand for ultra-luxury voyages to this part of the world. The fly-cruise programme will provide the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling holidaymakers to travel over the Drake Passage in the comfort of business class….

MSC Bellissima will become the cruise line’s 15th ship to be based in the Mediterranean, as the ship relocates for the summer season. Demand for Mediterranean cruises has soared over recent months, so the vessel will be embarking on seven-night sailings starting from 9 July 2022. Departure ports will include…

Where the Whales & Dolphins are by Terry Ward With villages that look similar to mainland Portugal’s but landscapes that might remind you of a mash-up between Hawaii and New Zealand, the Azores are like no place on Earth. Located about 900 miles off the coast of Lisbon, the nine-island…

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…

APT Travelmarvel has welcomed a number of brand new destinations to its itineraries, offering guests even more options for their cruise and tour adventures. Egypt, Jordan and Israel will feature for the first time in 2022 and 2023. Departures will begin in September 2022 and include an eight-day land and…

Fred. Olsen has launched a 93-day exploration of Africa and the Indian Ocean for 2023, which will take in some of the region’s most incredible sights. The cruise from Southampton will depart on 19 November 2023 and has been handcrafted by Fred Olsen Junior himself, alongside a team of dedicated…

Iona, the newest ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet, is heading for the Norwegian Fjords, where she will embark on her maiden season in the region. A series of cruises to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton will take place over the coming months; guests can expect a number of…

If an Australia cruise has been on your bucket list for some time, then the country’s recent reopening to tourists will have come as welcome news. Cruises are expected to resume later this year, making now the ideal time to look ahead to planning your adventure Down Under. We’ve put…

Though it may hold a reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, there are plenty of free things to do in Paris that won’t cost you a penny. The port of Le Havre is a popular cruise destination in Northern Europe and located around 2.5 hours…