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A Cunard Transatlantic Cruise is traditional cruising’s most iconic voyage – but there are still some who wonder how on earth they will spend seven nights at sea. Worry not, with so much to do on board Queen Mary 2, you’ll certainly never be bored. Here are 20 things to do…

Emerald Princess is a popular ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, a 3,080-passenger vessel that’s explored some of the world’s most incredible destinations during her 15 years on the high seas. We recently experienced this Princess Cruises ship for ourselves – and here are just some of our personal highlights….

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…

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….