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19 of the biggest cruise ships in the world
19 of the biggest cruise ships in the world

From ships with rollercoasters to 20-deckers with eight ‘neighbourhoods’, here are the biggest cruise ships on the planet

I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
19 of the biggest cruise ships in the world
19 of the biggest cruise ships in the world

From ships with rollercoasters to 20-deckers with eight ‘neighbourhoods’, here are the biggest cruise ships on the planet

I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’ve found a way to see the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ for under £100 a day
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
I’m a 75-year-old widow — and I just sailed on my first solo cruise
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The little-visited coastline of China that I adored
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
The best new river cruise ships and routes for 2025
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
A cruise editor’s 12 top tips for swerving seasickness
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
9 of the best cruise lines for young people
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
10 of the best cruises from which to see the next solar eclipse
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Advice

When is the best time to cruise the Caribbean?
When is the best time to cruise the Caribbean?

The most popular months are between December and April, escaping the British winter and coinciding with dry, sunny weather

The 30 best cruise lines for every kind of traveller
The 30 best cruise lines for every kind of traveller
10 of the best cruise lines for first-timers
10 of the best cruise lines for first-timers
How safe is a cruise ship in a storm?
How safe is a cruise ship in a storm?
I’ve been cruising for 25 years — here are nine things I’ve learnt
I’ve been cruising for 25 years — here are nine things I’ve learnt
8 of the best cruise lines with their own private island
8 of the best cruise lines with their own private island
10 of the best cruise lines for families
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
10 of the best cruise lines for families
How safe is a cruise ship in a storm?
How safe is a cruise ship in a storm?
I’ve been cruising for 25 years — here are nine things I’ve learnt
I’ve been cruising for 25 years — here are nine things I’ve learnt
8 of the best cruise lines with their own private island
8 of the best cruise lines with their own private island
10 of the best cruise lines for families
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
10 of the best cruise lines for families
The 30 best cruise lines for every kind of traveller
The 30 best cruise lines for every kind of traveller
10 of the best cruise lines for first-timers
10 of the best cruise lines for first-timers

River cruise

12 of the world’s best rivers to cruise on
12 of the world’s best rivers to cruise on

From Europe to America and beyond, here’s how to explore the world via its waterways

11 of the best Rhine river cruises
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
11 of the best Rhine river cruises
Ten river cruises for adventurous travellers
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CRUISE
Ten river cruises for adventurous travellers
18 of the best Christmas market river cruises
18 of the best Christmas market river cruises
15 of the best river cruises in Europe for 2025
EUROPE
15 of the best river cruises in Europe for 2025
Nine of the best river cruises for solo travellers
Nine of the best river cruises for solo travellers
19 of the best luxury Nile cruises for 2025
EGYPT
19 of the best luxury Nile cruises for 2025
18 of the best Christmas market river cruises
18 of the best Christmas market river cruises
15 of the best river cruises in Europe for 2025
EUROPE
15 of the best river cruises in Europe for 2025
Nine of the best river cruises for solo travellers
Nine of the best river cruises for solo travellers
19 of the best luxury Nile cruises for 2025
EGYPT
19 of the best luxury Nile cruises for 2025
11 of the best Rhine river cruises
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
11 of the best Rhine river cruises
Ten river cruises for adventurous travellers
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CRUISE
Ten river cruises for adventurous travellers
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Ocean cruise

9 of the best Indian Ocean cruises
9 of the best Indian Ocean cruises

Discover tropical beaches, cosmopolitan cities and lush rainforests on a voyage across the world’s third-largest ocean

10 of the best cruise lines for amazing excursions
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10 of the best cruise lines for amazing excursions
10 of the best southern Caribbean cruises
10 of the best southern Caribbean cruises
16 of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
16 of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
16 of the best cruise destinations for 2025
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
16 of the best cruise destinations for 2025
Seven of the most relaxing experiences at sea
Seven of the most relaxing experiences at sea
Nine of the best cruises for less than £100 a day
Nine of the best cruises for less than £100 a day
16 of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
16 of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
16 of the best cruise destinations for 2025
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
16 of the best cruise destinations for 2025
Seven of the most relaxing experiences at sea
Seven of the most relaxing experiences at sea
Nine of the best cruises for less than £100 a day
Nine of the best cruises for less than £100 a day
10 of the best cruise lines for amazing excursions
VIDEO
10 of the best cruise lines for amazing excursions
10 of the best southern Caribbean cruises
10 of the best southern Caribbean cruises

Expedition cruises

How to travel to Antarctica: everything you need to know
How to travel to Antarctica: everything you need to know
How to travel to Antarctica: everything you need to know
How to travel to Antarctica: everything you need to know
To the end of the earth: what it’s really like to cruise Antarctica
To the end of the earth: what it’s really like to cruise Antarctica
To the end of the earth: what it’s really like to cruise Antarctica
I’ve found Europe’s final foodie frontier — deep in the Arctic Circle
I’ve found Europe’s final foodie frontier — deep in the Arctic Circle
I’ve found Europe’s final foodie frontier — deep in the Arctic Circle
ECUADOR
16 of the best Galapagos cruises for 2025
16 of the best Galapagos cruises for 2025
ECUADOR
16 of the best Galapagos cruises for 2025

Caribbean

19 of the best Caribbean cruise lines for 2025
19 of the best Caribbean cruise lines for 2025
19 of the best Caribbean cruise lines for 2025
19 of the best Caribbean cruise lines for 2025
11 of the best all-inclusive Caribbean cruises
11 of the best all-inclusive Caribbean cruises
11 of the best all-inclusive Caribbean cruises
CARIBBEAN
10 of the best budget cruises in the Caribbean for under £1,200
10 of the best budget cruises in the Caribbean for under £1,200
CARIBBEAN
10 of the best budget cruises in the Caribbean for under £1,200
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
10 of the best small-ship Caribbean cruises to avoid the crowds
10 of the best small-ship Caribbean cruises to avoid the crowds
CRUISE HOLIDAYS
10 of the best small-ship Caribbean cruises to avoid the crowds
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Mediterranean

20 of the best Mediterranean cruises for 2025
EUROPE
20 of the best Mediterranean cruises for 2025
20 of the best Mediterranean cruises for 2025
EUROPE
20 of the best Mediterranean cruises for 2025
19 of the best Greek island cruises
Greece
19 of the best Greek island cruises
19 of the best Greek island cruises
Greece
10 of the best seven-day Mediterranean cruises
10 of the best seven-day Mediterranean cruises
10 of the best seven-day Mediterranean cruises
11 of the best western Mediterranean cruises
11 of the best western Mediterranean cruises
11 of the best western Mediterranean cruises

Norway cruises

19 of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025
19 of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025
19 of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025
19 of the best Norwegian fjords cruises for 2025
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I’d given up on going abroad. But this accessible cruise changed everything
I’d given up on going abroad. But this accessible cruise changed everything
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I’d given up on going abroad. But this accessible cruise changed everything
12 of the best northern lights cruises for 2025
12 of the best northern lights cruises for 2025
12 of the best northern lights cruises for 2025
NORWAY
When’s the best time to cruise Norway’s fjords?
When’s the best time to cruise Norway’s fjords?
NORWAY
When’s the best time to cruise Norway’s fjords?
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