First Time Cruise

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…

It’s a wonderful feeling booking a cruise. You’ve picked your cruise destination, and now you’ve got an incredible experience to look forward to, but the post-booking stages of arranging your cruise are just as essential as the pre-booking ones! If you’re cruising for the first time or are looking for…

When booking a cruise, selecting the perfect departure destination can be just as important as the ports of call along the way. Where you start your journey determines how far you need to travel to access the world’s most spectacular locations, and fly cruises allow you to begin your holiday…

There are few things more exciting than booking your first cruise, but there can also be uncertainty for those new to cruising. What are the best cruises for first-timers? Which cruise lines and destinations are best? In this guide, we’ll provide all the information you need to ensure your first…

Proving that size really doesn’t matter when it comes to cruising, the best small cruise ships on the seven seas certainly have plenty to offer.

Prepare for an extraordinary holiday with the P&O Cruises summer 2026 collection, as you embark on unforgettable journeys to sought-after destinations.

A Solo Cruise with Azamara as experienced by Joseph, Training Supervisor. Excitement was mounting as this holiday was full of firsts for me! My first ever Cruise & Stay, my first Azamara cruise and my first solo cruise! 

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…

~ Reviewed by Emma, Editor of Into the Blue ~ I’d heard so many great things about river cruising that when AmaWaterways invited me to experience their Melodies of the Danube cruise, I jumped at the chance! My home-from-home for the week was AmaSonata, just one of the cruise line’s…

‘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…