AS I sipped my glass of Moet and sailed into the sunset, I mulled whether life on land was really for me. Taking my cruise virginity was Virgin Voyage’s Resilient Lady — with the excitement palpable as Richard Branson and Boy George were to be the guests of honour. 7 A cruise with Resilient Lady … Read more
HEARING someone shout: “Shame!” while I’m walking along the street is not something I’m used to experiencing. But in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik this is thankfully not an insult, it’s just fellow set-jetters getting into the spirit of one of Game Of Thrones’ most famous scenes – The Walk of Shame. 8 The stunning … Read more
WHIZZING along the water holding on for dear life wasn’t exactly what I had in mind for a peaceful cruise to the Norwegian fjords. We boarded the RIB (rigid inflatable boat) just a hundred metres or so from the MSC Virtuosa, our cruise liner home for the week — kitted out in waterproof overalls and … Read more
THE kids are finally back at school, so now it’s time for the grown-ups to put their feet up. And there are few better ways to unwind than a cruise. From epic adventures around the Caribbean to wild nights partying on the White Isle, Sophie Swietochowski picks her top adult-only sailings still with availability this … Read more
IT was the TV show Ice Road Truckers that got me interested in Alaska. Who wouldn’t want to drive a lorry across frozen lakes? 5 Princess Cruises are known to be specialists at Alaskan cruisingCredit: Supplied 5 Ketchikan, our first stop, is an important breeding ground for salmon and has a strong Alaska Native cultureCredit: … Read more
TAKE to the rivers of Europe this summer. Inland cruising can take you to the heart of ancient towns and cities, with time to enjoy the joys of stunning countryside as, for example, you sail from the dramatic scenery of the Rhine Gorge to the splendour of the Danube’s Wachau Valley. 5 The Sun’s Lisa … Read more
I’M in an other-worldly hall of mirrors with flickering lights and a haunting, echoing soundtrack. Welcome to Aurora — a stunning art installation, fab selfie spot and one of my favourite places on the cruise ship Celebrity Ascent. 7 The cruise ship Celebrity Ascent is just amazing – and it’s even got ‘floating’ platforms all … Read more
LOOKING for a cruise that offers more than just top-notch restaurants, bucket-list shore excursions and swish cabins? Cruise lines are ramping up the wow factor with celebs joining selected voyages this year. 5 Jump onto a ship to Tenerife with some celebrities this yearCredit: Getty 5 Cruise lines are ramping up the wow factor with … Read more
A FORMER cruise ship worker has revealed the same mistake passengers always make when staying onboard. Travel expert Tammy Barr worked on cruise ships for three years and picked up on plenty of common errors made by guests during her time. 1 A former cruise ship worker has revealed which mistakes you need to avoid … Read more
BOOKING a cruise in advance is one of the easiest ways to save money on your next sail. Ambassador Cruises has released its 2025-26 programme, with departures from eight UK ports. 2 Ambassador Cruises has released its 2025-26 programme, with departures from eight UK portsCredit: Supplied To celebrate the release, there is a “buy one, … Read more
