Heritage British cruise line reborn with two brand new expedition vessels The well-known British-born Swan Hellenic brand has been revived as a discovery cruise line with familiar culture-rich itineraries. Seventy years on from its foundation […]
Updated advice allows UK travellers to return to the world’s waterways River cruising has been given a huge boost with the news that it is no longer part of the FCO’s blanket advice against cruise […]
Twelve travel journalists have produced a video to share their passion for cruising and Our Man On The Ground’s cruise correspondent explains the story behind it Travel is one of the worst hit sectors of […]
An atmospheric Mississippi paddlewheeler is a wonderful way to sail along ‘Ol Man River “I’m a storyteller not a historian,” explains Jim Williams as we settle down to listen to the first of his talks. […]
I couldn’t help thinking of the phrase ‘hello sailor’ as I boarded Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and was greeted by an over-the-top drag artist. The ship certainly breaks the mould and it […]
A unique hybrid ship, Aranui 5, takes passengers – and cargo – to one of the world’s most remote archipelagos As we stroll through the main street on Tahuata a man walks past with a […]
As holidays go, cruising has a unique dynamic. There’s no need to think about carting your luggage around or trying to figure out foreign public transport timetables, for everything you need is on the ship […]
A cruise can be as relaxing or exhilarating as you choose In the early 19th century the wealthy residents of Madeira’s hilltop town of Monte used wicker toboggans as a speedy way to reach Funchal […]
New short itineraries for travellers wanting to ‘dip their toes’ into river cruising are among a series of innovations being introduced by Avalon Waterways. Traditionally, most river cruises start at eight days – aside from […]
Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]
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