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The 10 best Mediterranean cruises – still with availability for this summer
It’s not too late to book a Med cruise this summer – and if you know where to look, there are still plenty of bargains to be had
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A look inside the £479m Queen Anne, Cunard’s first new cruise ship in 14 years
For all her various bells and whistles, this latest addition to the fleet clings to the quiet elegance that has long been a Cunard hallmark
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The culture-rich Caribbean cruises that go beyond sun, sea and cocktails
Bermuda, Barbados and the Bahamas might steal the limelight, but there’s much to be gained by looking beyond the obvious
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The finest French river cruises to take this year
From well-trod favourites to diminutive backwaters, there are few finer ways to discover France than via its glorious rivers
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The world’s best cruises for 2024
From Australia’s Kimberley region to the rainforests of Madagascar, there are plenty of spectacular voyages on offer this year
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What happens when your cruise ship leaves you behind?
Miss the boat and you’ll find yourself not only stranded, but liable to cover the cost of catching up with your fellow passengers
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All-inclusive resort or cruise – which is best?
Our writer pits the ultimate hand-holding holidays against each other to find out once and for all which takes the crown
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The most extravagant rooms at sea – including a 400m2 suite with caviar on tap
From Michelin-star dining to personal butlers and submarine adventures, dive into the exclusive world of the ultra high-end cruise
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Why a cruise is the best Italian holiday you’ll ever have
Forget road trips and rail – Italy is best explored by water
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When cruises are cheaper than trains and planes
Getting from A to B by cruise ship can prove more cost-effective than flying, with journeys between European cities for as little as £54
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The ultimate guide to the round-the-world cruise
Everything you need to know about round-the-world cruises – from how much they cost to what to pack
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What happens when someone dies on a cruise
Once upon a time, cruise passengers who passed away on board could be buried at sea – now, procedures are more costly and bureaucratic
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How to have the perfect holiday in your 60s
As retirement sails into view, time restrictions on travel are a thing of the past. Here’s how to make the most of your new-found freedom
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Hermès Birkin bags and a £15,000 bottle of wine: my holiday on a cruise for the uber-rich
Sara Macefield boards a superyacht to discover that the passengers on board are very different from the usual cruise crowd
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Introducing the new cruise map of Europe – with Venice falling from favour
Cruise ships are moving away from stop-offs like Venice and Dubrovnik and towards alternative, lesser-known cities, ripe for discovery
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Why even bigger cruise ships could follow Icon of the Seas
The cruise industry is 'not even close' to approaching technical limits for ships, say experts – it all depends on what passengers want
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How an Antarctic cruise passenger’s illness led to the discovery of a new penguin colony
A last-minute itinerary change led to an extraordinary find – and demonstrates the importance of responsible travel to the White Continent
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Too much rain turned my holiday into a cruise to nowhere
High or low water levels can have a big impact on your itinerary. Our expert reveals what to expect – and whether you can claim compensation
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How British cruisers fell in love with the Danube (and how to do it)
This stunning European river has overtaken the Rhine as our favourite European river – our expert reveals the best cruises to book this year
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Inside the world cruise that went viral
A nine-month world cruise has become an unlikely TikTok hit amid rows at the buffet and accusations of swinging
