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Opinion
The death of cruising was greatly exaggerated – it’s bigger than ever
How the naysayers gloated at the height of the pandemic, as they watched the struggles of the cruise industry and predicted its imminent collapse.
- by Brian Johnston
Strap yourself in: 12 of the world’s most thrilling new ways to travel
You don’t need to be in a theme park to have a thrilling ride. Here are ten new modes of transport that will propel you into fresh scenery and more adventure.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten of the best Scandinavian dishes served on cruise ships
From herring to hotdogs, Scandi flavours are celebrated at sea.
- by Anthony Dennis
Best coffee at sea? Leave it to a luxury ship with Italian origins
On behalf of a nation of espresso-sipping extremists, Silversea’s Silver Muse is doing god’s work in the caffeinating department.
- by Anthony Dennis
I sailed on the world’s biggest cruise ship and it was bonkers
With capacity for 7000 passengers, Icon of the Seas is like an ocean-going lovechild of Looney Tunes and Las Vegas.
- by Keith Austin
The most stylish cruise ship you’ll ever set foot on
The brief for the designers of the Celebrity Edge was simple: create a cruise ship that looks nothing like a cruise ship.
- by Ute Junker
The biggest drama on TikTok right now is coming from an epic world cruise
Passengers on a nine-month cruise have become unlikely social media stars, with thousands following their epic voyage and updates of daily life on board.
Skyscraper in the ocean: The world’s biggest cruise ship sets sail
Twenty decks, seven pools and 7600 passengers: Icon of the Seas dwarfs everything – even the city it is based in.
- by Keith Austin
Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship
Take a look at Icon of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship in history.
To explore the less predictable side of Europe, this is the way to do it
From vineyards to dramatic cliffs to Soviet-era villages with each bend of the river, this is a cruise guaranteed to open your eyes and your mind.
- by Kerry van der Jagt