Ocean cruises
Beware republicans, this queen of the seas could make you a royalist
Royal history, luxury touches plus a rare chance to dress up are all part of a cruise on board the Queen Elizabeth.
- by Anthony Dennis
Hassle-free holidays: 10 of the world’s best cruises
Want adventure and inspiring destinations without sacrificing ease and comfort? Then board a cruise ship, relax and set sail. Here are 10 top itineraries that highlight the varied best of life at sea.
- by Brian Johnston
On board the Pacific's strangest cruise ship
The Aranui looks like the weird offspring of a love affair between a cargo freighter and a passenger liner
- by Tony Wheeler
How to choose the best cabin on a cruise ship
The location of your cabin influences cost, convenience, noise levels and movement, and also creates subtle differences in cabin space.
- by Brian Johnston
Where water is as clear as vodka, and everyone is drunk on its beauty
A Silversea shore excursion to Coron in the Philippines brings sheer cliffs, turquoise waters and brilliant coral and fish.
- by Brian Johnston
Upper deck luxury: Inside P&O's Byron Beach Club
P&O's Byron Beach Club may not exactly be like staying in Byron Bay (no surfing, for a start) but it's a great way to give your cruise some luxury touches.
- by Lee Tulloch
Expedition cruise from the Kimberley to Komodo Island: Crocodiles and dragons
These meat-eating monsters that can smell meat from four kilometres are beautiful, dangerous and totally compelling.
- by Helen Pitt
Ten of the most beautiful port towns on the Mediterranean
Small ports can still be spectacular.
- by Brian Johnston
Silver Muse, Sydney to Cairns: A taste of the Succession lifestyle
Caviar on demand, butlers and pillow menus? A lavish sea voyage offers the chance to live like a billionaire.
- by Brian Johnston
Viking Orion, Bali to Sydney: An extravagant way to arrive home
Amid all the practical reasons for cruising, there are inspirational travel reasons too...
- by Brian Johnston