Cruise holidays: a guide for first-timers - dispelling the myths

Many people are deterred from trying a holiday afloat because of ill-founded notions of what it’s going to be like. Opening our guide for first-timers our new cruising editor dispels the myths.

Around 1.76 million people will take a cruise this year. Fewer than 900,000, by comparison, took a skiing holiday in 2012

Partying all the way to the Parthenon: Cruising around gorgeous Greece

Norwegian announces changes to 2013/14 winter European itineraries

Norwegian Cruise Line has altered the itineraries for its two ships set to sail in Europe during the 2013/14 winter season. Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Jade will see changes to the ports of call across three itineraries departing on various dates between 26 October 2013 and 15 April 2014.

Silversea introduces sampler cruises

Silversea Cruises, the leading cruise operator renowned for its ultra-luxurious ships and exotic destinations, has announced 8 new short voyage cruises for 2013.