Cruise Blogs - Page 9

It is no secret that there’s no shortage of the best beaches in Antigua, especially as the island has one for every day of the year. Choosing between all 365 can be a difficult task for anyone hanging out in the popular port of call for a day, but as…

From the mighty Mississippi to the magical Mekong, the world has its fair share of iconic rivers. They’ve helped form modern and ancient civilisations, provided cities with their lifeblood and lent themselves to works of fiction – and exploring these rivers has never been so simple as on a cruise….

~ Reviewed by Emma, Editor of Into the Blue ~ I’d heard so many great things about river cruising that when AmaWaterways invited me to experience their Melodies of the Danube cruise, I jumped at the chance! My home-from-home for the week was AmaSonata, just one of the cruise line’s…

If you’re anything like us, your holiday doesn’t begin until you’re poolside with a cocktail in hand. We take our cocktails very seriously and while Piña Coladas and Sea Breezes are just fine most of the time, special occasions call for something more artisan. Luckily, molecular mixology has taken the…

Explora Journeys has revealed more details about the culinary experiences on board its new ship, Explora 1, which is due to set sail for the first time in May 2023. Across six vibrant restaurants, guests will be able to enjoy 11 different experiences, where they can discover tastes from across…

The Luxury Editorial – Deluxe Spas at Sea Relaxation experiences now extend way beyond the four walls of the onboard spa, offering guests even more ways to kick back and relax as they sail between incredible destinations. From in-suite indulgences to unforgettable shore excursions, and unique treatments to expert-led wellness…

The family cruise holiday has opened up the big wide world, making multi-generational breaks easier than ever before. Much of Europe is only a short shuffle from the UK, jewels of the Scandinavian crown glimmer on the not-so-distant horizon, and lazy shores of the Greek Islands remain tantalisingly close. Then…

The Boulders Boardwalk Beach Penguins by Liesl Noel When thinking of Africa, penguins might not be what comes to mind right away, but there is an intriguing colony found in Simonstown, South Africa. While the ancient granite boulders of False Bay, another one of Cape Town’s many amazing beaches, protect…

When is the best time to cruise? The answer really depends upon where you’re travelling to. While some regions are best explored during the summer, when the fine weather allows for dips in the deck-top pools, al fresco lunches, and cocktails watching the sun setting down into the sea, other…

A tender is a small boat that’s used to transport passengers between their cruise ship and the port when the ship itself is unable to dock. These tenders are usually carried by the cruise ship, and often double as a lifeboat. Don’t be nervous though, these aren’t the types of…