Trying to fit many destinations into one holiday can be exhausting. If you’re thinking of an island-hopping destination for your next holiday, why not save time and money by booking a cruise? Rather than spending your spare time researching how to get from island to island (flight or ferry?) and hanging out at airport terminals or ferry jetties, you can enjoy your time snorkelling crystal clear waters, lounging on a beach chair or exploring all the sights. Make the most of your next holiday by opting for an island-hopping adventure on a cruise ship. Where are the best island destinations to cr ..read more

With new cases reported every day, the novel coronavirus is continuing to make headlines all over the world. It’s thus within every cruise line’s best interests to react to this new crisis quickly, cooperate with public health authorities and especially protect their guests and crew with extra precautionary policies. Let us give you the latest on the coronavirus and how it may affect your upcoming cruise plans. What is the coronavirus? Since the first cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019, global experts, scientists and governments have been wo ..read more

The World Wide Web can be a maze when it comes to tracking down the best holiday tour deals and offers. You could easily spend hours – or even days – struggling to make sense of the tedious multistep booking processes that leave you asking yourself questions. ‘How will I get from A to B?’, ‘Is food included?’ or ‘Will I receive a surprise bill at the end of my holiday?’  Well, we’ll let you in on a secret to success when it comes to booking holidays. With our cruise tours, we have taken every ounce of stress out of the equation. So, all you need to do is simply focus on your upcoming cruising ..read more

Very little says ‘I love you’ more than gifting you and your loved one an unforgettable couples cruise experience to share and cherish together. It’s not a gift you can simply walk down to the shops to purchase, nor is it a gift you can order online in a matter of minutes. A couples cruise will promise you both time to connect whilst doing and seeing the things you enjoy most. Marry this with an opportunity to create precious memories together, and you have found the most magical romantic gesture! Those who cruise away together stay together This is why a couples cruise should make it on to y ..read more

If you think about it, every day is essentially a day of some sort of celebration somewhere in the world. It’s incredible to think that with 195 countries, multiple religions and four seasons, celebrations are always under way. So, in the spirit of seasons and celebrations, CruiseAway is inviting you to celebrate the world’s major international festivals and seasons by giving you the all-important dates and insider tips to note down in your cruising calendar. Now you have no excuse for missing out on these exciting happenings! Made up in masquerade: Carnevale di Venezia Where: Venice, Italy W ..read more

Today, ‘sustainability’, ‘green’, ‘clean’ and ‘efficiency’ are just some buzzwords that spring to mind when we speak or hear about the environment. It’s a topic that pops up in conversation often these days, and in the past few years, an urgency has arisen for society to take action in favour of a healthier planet. Sustainable cruising This topic has infiltrated the travel industry too, with new guidelines and standards defining where there are still steps to be taken to reduce carbon footprint. Cruise lines are no exception here. Many of the big players, such as Royal Caribbean, Oceania and ..read more

A big selling point when it comes to any cruise is that a lot is already included in the cruise fare – flights, shore excursions, meals, on-board amenities. But why stop there? Take that one step further, to bottomless champagne, to James Bond tuxedos and Michelin-star cuisine. Imagine a crew that knows you by your name, by your go-to cocktail. Think big; think panoramic views from private balconies. Think unparalleled state of the art. You name it and chances are most luxury cruise ships will have it. ‘Lujo’, ‘Luxus’, ‘lusso’, ‘luxe’ – you don’t need to be a linguist to understand that luxury ..read more

Time for a new year – time to look forward to a new year of inspiring new travel plans! With more and more people around the globe reflecting on sustainability and environmental trends, CruiseAway generally predicts 2020 will see some shifts in the hottest and trending travel destinations. Meanwhile, you might notice that popular destinations from previous years will once more make it onto our shortlist of the hottest cruise destinations for 2020. So, without further ado, let’s reveal our 2020 edition of trending destinations for the promising year ahead. CruiseAway’s top-six hottest cruise de ..read more

Fancy trying something new this new year? Maybe a cruise? Then you’ve clicked your way to the right page! With an estimated 30 million people embarking on ocean cruises in 2019 alone, it’s safe to say that cruising has become a big hit amongst holiday goers worldwide. But whilst there are evidently plenty of people who already count themselves as cruisers, there are also many first-timers amongst us. And with the sheer variety of cruise lines, ships, routes and cabins, you may well feel lost at sea – with a multitude of questions to ask. But never fear: CruiseAway is here with the basics for b ..read more

It goes without saying that CruiseAway wishes you all a happy new year! Cue those talks of hangovers, ambitions and future plans. Perhaps a new year is also synonymous with the idea of the unknown: what the year will bring with it – whether it’s success, new hobbies or new relationships. Things that you can’t really plan, and sometimes, you just have to let life take its course. But not everything has to be an enigma, and not everything has to be a surprise. It’s at this time of year that many of us start making travel plans for the year ahead. This where we can help: our cruise horoscope will ..read more