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Allura in dry dock.

New luxury ship with the ‘finest cuisine at sea’ floats out

There is no disputing the quality of Oceania’s food and drink offering – and there’s one chef for every 10 guests onboard.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Aurora Expeditions.

Shrinking ships and ultra-luxury: The 15 next big things in cruising

Glimpse the future of cruising, from game-changing expedition ships to the hottest new cruise frontiers.

  • by Brian Johnston
Poros.

The beautiful Greek Island most international tourists miss

This is one of the best times I’ve ever spent in the Greek islands. Maybe I should be keeping it secret.

  • by Brian Johnston
A Belmond barge in the French countryside.

These floating boutique hotels are an alternative to river ships

Barging offers a slow-paced alternative to river cruising in Europe. Here’s what you should know about holidays on canals.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Magic Carpet was designed by Tom Wright, responsible for the cloud-piercing Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

Too much to do: On board ‘the world’s most innovative cruise ship’

Named “one of the world’s greatest places” by Time magazine, Celebrity Edge is big enough to offer variety, without being a floating city.

  • by Jill Dupleix
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Morning mist on the Mississippi … Port of New Orleans.

Port guide: New Orleans, US

This ocean and river port is one of America’s most historical cities but also has throbbing contemporary excitement thanks to its music and nightlife scenes.

  • by Brian Johnston
The French port city of Saint-Malo and its walled old town.

Port guide: Saint-Malo, France

This breeze-blown port is flanked by beaches and wave-booming seas; the newer town has agreeable promenades, restaurants and markets.

  • by Brian Johnston
View of verdant Lautoka in the distance.

Port guide: Lautoka, Fiji

Lautoka is a modest town with a big heart, and sits amid the gorgeous surrounds of main island Viti Levu’s west coast.

  • by Brian Johnston
Istabul has the world’s only underground cruise terminal.

Port guide: Istanbul, Turkey

The world’s only underground cruise terminal has transformed arrival in a city that offers a spectacular sail-in skyline.

  • by Brian Johnston
Wellington, New Zealand.

Port guide: Wellington, New Zealand

Although small, Wellington is cultured, occasionally avant-garde and buzzing with youthful energy. Here’s what to do in a day.

  • by Brian Johnston