Cruises
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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