Regional guide How to plan the perfect Mediterranean cruise holiday
There’s nothing lovelier than seeing the coastline of the Med from the deck of a ship – but where to start? We answer the burning questions
There’s nothing lovelier than seeing the coastline of the Med from the deck of a ship – but where to start? We answer the burning questions
The fees can add up to £1,000 to the cost of a two-week family cruise – but not all lines are following the pricey US-style tipping system
From overpriced excursions to ‘crew appreciation’ charges, holidays at sea carry unexpected fees
With cruise lines returning to full capacity, it pays to know which ships have the best Passenger Space Ratio
How do you steer clear of being woken by a clanking anchor or having your view obscured by a lifeboat? Our cruise expert has the answers
Our cruise expert shares little-known ways to cut the cost of your next holiday at sea, from repositioning voyages to loyalty programmes
Our expert explains what cruise lines must do if a passenger goes overboard, and suggests how those who fall can boost their survival hopes
Take a DIY approach to exploring ashore and you’ll save a small fortune – just make sure you get back to the ship on time
Everything you need to know about P&O Cruises, where every cabin has Twining’s tea and you’ll always find a decent pint
Few tourists have set foot on the little-known Bijagós archipelago, but – curiously – a cruise line is now planning to visit
Don’t want to commit to a lengthy voyage? These sailings are short, sweet and great for newcomers
Cruise ships are moving away from stop-offs like Venice and Dubrovnik and towards alternative, lesser-known cities, ripe for discovery
A cruise passenger recalls how chaos descended on the Spirit of Discovery amid a horrific storm in the Bay of Biscay last weekend
Following the viral “Human Lasagne” ship, another cruise liner has just unveiled extravagant designs for its next ship