Whether you are looking for something to do on a sea day on your next round the world voyage or you are simply dreaming about your next cruise holiday, a good book is the perfect escape. Fiction allows us to travel, even when we can’t be on a cruise! Here are some of the best stories set on cruise ships. Here are some great reads all set on or about cruising. The CruiseCatherine Cooper Looking for a mystery? During a New Year’s Eve party on a large, luxurious cruise ship in the Caribbean, the ship’s dancer, Lola, goes missing. And everyone onboard has something to hide. The Cruise by Catheri ..read more

Although actually somewhat quieter than 2023, in the year of 2024, the cruise industry will welcome no less than 15 brand new exciting cruise ships, from the world's mainstream cruise operators. We've saved you the trouble and picked our top five and we think there's something to suit everyone, from families and those young at heart, to the more traditional cruiser. Keep on reading to find out more! Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean International's state-of-the-art Icon of the Seas will become the world's largest cruise ship when it debuts from her home port of Miami in January 2024. The mass ..read more

The adverts promise the “warmest welcome at sea” and that’s what I received when I cruised with Ambassador to Antwerp, my first time experiencing a cruise ship. Here’s how I found cruising on Ambassador’s ship Ambition on a three-night cruise from London, Tilbury. Welcome Aboard ​The welcome certainly is warm and everyone was very friendly onboard. Check-in was smooth and, even better, early meaning we had plenty of time to explore the ship and get our bearings before we sailed away from Tilbury. Getting onboard early also meant we had the chance to take advantage of the spa – a freebie – whi ..read more

The third biggest city in Belgium, Antwerp is a popular destination for small- to medium-sized cruise ships. After winding your way along the river Scheldt, past all the heavy industry and ports, you will find yourself in the historic city of Antwerp. The cruise terminal is conveniently located in the heart of the historic city centre. Indeed, you have to walk through the medieval Het Steen castle as you disembark the cruise ship! While some cruises may overnight in Antwerp, others may only stop for the day. Here are some of the things you can get up to in Antwerp when visiting by cruise ship ..read more

If you're an avid traveller seeking a unique destination, Gibraltar should be on your cruise radar. This charming piece of land, with its stunning landscapes and rich history, offers more than meets the eye. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory found at the southernmost tip of Spain. The tiny city, just 6.7 square kilometres, sits on the Mediterranean and has a rich history and a fascinating appeal as a British city in the sun. Cruising to Gibraltar gets you right into the heart of the city. Whether it’s the famous rock, the monkeys or the cable car, you’ll be sure to find something you ..read more

Cruise holidays have many misconceptions, one of the biggest and misleading is that cruises are, and must be, really expensive! If you're a regular cruiser, you'll probably know this isn't always the case. We caught up with cruise blogger and Youtuber, Emma Le Teace, who is an expert when it comes to cruising on a budget! She's been cruising since she was just 11 years old, and is always finding amazing deals to allow her to cruise to amazing destinations. How do you start searching for a cheap cruise holiday? The key to finding a really cheap cruise holiday is to be flexible when it comes t ..read more

Alaska is truly the last frontier, as many places in Alaska can only be reached by boat or seaplane. The remoteness of some parts of Alaska are ideal for exploration by cruise ship, and exploring Alaska by cruise ship is easy. Each port stop allows you to get off the ship and explore on your own, or you can take an excursion (tour) to get some first-hand experiences with nature. Taking a cruise to Alaska allows you to visit some amazing ports such as Juneau, Icy Straight Point (Hoonah), Haines, Skagway, Seward and Ketchikan. From Seward you can take a bus or train to Anchorage, and then onto ..read more

So, you’ve probably seen the films from the golden era of Hollywood, seen pictures of the stars arriving on transatlantic liners, perhaps your own family arrived in the New World aboard one of the Atlantic greyhounds and I’m certain you’ve watched Titanic and marveled at the elegance of shipboard life (we’ll ignore the bit about icebergs for the sake of this article) and you wish you’d got to travel just like the movie stars, but cruising just doesn’t seem to be that way anymore. Well, you can! Cunard Line’s RMS Queen Mary 2 still regularly sails the line voyage between New York and Southampt ..read more

Sometimes trying something new can be a little scary, especially if it's possibly going to cost you a decent sum money. Trying a cruise line for the first time is no different! But change can be exciting and lead to new opportunities and adventures. Experience cruiser, cruise blogger and travel writer Marcus Adam, has shared with us his top reasons why you should consider booking a cruise holiday with Celebrity Cruises. If like Marcus, you've cruised with Celebrity Cruises before, then you'll know what he's talking about! ​Modern LuxurY Celebrity prides itself on its cool, contemporary desig ..read more

Ambassador Cruise Line is a brand-new cruise line and is the first new British cruise line to be launched in more than a decade! To find out what all the fuss is about, we caught up with the cruise line's Chief Marketing Officer, Gordon Nardini, ahead of the maiden voyage of Ambassador Cruise Line's first ship, Ambience, setting sail from London Tilbury, UK in April 2022. Can you give us a brief overview of Ambassador Cruise Line?  Ambassador Cruise Line is a brand-new British cruise line, the first to be launched in the UK since 2010. Ambassador is adult-focused and age-inclusive but p ..read more