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River Cruising Guide – Exceptional Excursions The banks of the world’s most iconic waterways are home to quaint villages, remote towns and enclaves that you may have never heard of, and further inland lie destinations that may not be your usual choice of holiday. Many of these places welcome river…

As demand for luxury cruising goes from strength to strength, it’s perhaps no surprise to learn there’s no shortage of new luxury cruise ships preparing to set sail in 2023. The coming months are packed with glamorous ships ready to take guests on journeys they will never forget, all while…

The Iona cruise ship from P&O Cruises might have her fair share of standout features (SkyDome, anyone?), but on a ship of this size, you can guarantee there’s also a host of hidden gems to be discovered. From the indulgent to the purely practical, here are just seven of the…

We’re craving wide-open spaces and clean air. Big adventures and views that stop us in our tracks and make us catch our breath. Iona is designed to be the ultimate way to see the Norwegian Fjords like never before, with cruises from Southampton allowing you to cram in breathtaking scenery and…

A combination of paint-palette merchant houses that decorate the waterfront, Scandi-cool cafes lit by candlelight and the storybook surrounds of Tivoli Gardens have all played their part in building Copenhagen’s reputation as the coolest Nordic capital around. Baltic itineraries are punctuated with whistle-stop tours to the home of Hans Christian…

Reviewed by Silversea Cruises Sales Manager Julie I could hardly contain my excitement when I was asked to host a trip to the Galápagos Islands onboard Silver Origin, a true bucket list destination and somewhere I have dreamt of travelling to my whole career. Travelling to such a seemingly remote…

After months (or should that be years?) of anticipation, P&O CRUISES finally welcomed new ship Arvia to it’s fleet in late December 2022. In the build up to this exciting milestone, we caught up with President of P&O Cruises Paul Ludlow to discover more about what to expect from this…

In November 2022, I joined APT for my first river cruise onboard one of their brand-new four-star premium ships, Travelmarvel Vega. Travelmarvel Vega is one of three identical new river ships introduced by APT, alongside Travelmarvel Polaris and Travelmarvel Capella. With so many burning questions unanswered, I couldn’t wait to…

By Libby, Cruise & Stay Expert I had the pleasure of sailing onboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria for four nights on what was my very first cruise. Although I’ve been a member of the Cruise & Stay team for some time, I must admit that I didn’t quite know what to…

Luxury cruising promises to transport you to some of the most incredible destinations in nothing short of the utmost opulence. There’s a reason why people turn to five- and six-star cruise lines time and time again, not least for those extra-special features you won’t find anywhere else at sea. Whether…