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How many passengers are on Celebrity Apex? How big is the Celebrity Apex? When was Celebrity Apex launched? These are some of the most common questions travellers ask about one of the most exciting ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Celebrity Apex is the second ship in Celebrity’s ground-breaking Edge…

We reveal some of the best of the cruise lines’ private islands.

The Cunard Queen Elizabeth refit has been completed.

If you’ve been wondering ‘Has P&O Azura been refurbished?’, the answer is a resounding yes. The P&O Azura refit in 2025 has been completed, transforming this popular ship into a stylish and modern choice for cruisers.

Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime is returning to our screens – but what can we expect from the new series?

Guests on board Fred. Olsen’s smaller ships will be able to book special behind the scenes tours, and explore areas that are usually off-limits.

A first-hand account of Joseph, our Cruise & Stay Expert’s, trip to Tokyo Japan – the Land of the Rising Sun – is a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue, and one I’ve wished to travel to for at least five years. The day finally came when I would depart…

If space and comfort are top of your wish list when it comes to choosing a cabin, a Conservatory Mini Suite on Arvia or Iona is just the ticket. These new stateroom types were introduced to the Excel Class ships for the first time, and having experienced them for ourselves…

A Caribbean cruise is the ultimate winter getaway, where swapping cold temperatures back home can soon be replaced by warm days spent in the sunniest of destinations. Cruise & Stay Expert Shauna recently enjoyed a Caribbean getaway on board Carnival Horizon, and here she shares just some of her highlights….

The Iona cruise ship from P&O Cruises might have her fair share of standout features (SkyDome, anyone?), but on a ship of this size, you can guarantee there’s also a host of hidden gems to be discovered. From the indulgent to the purely practical, here are just seven of the…