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Tip of the week
The embarkation-day carry-on trick
Your suitcase may reach your cabin hours after you do. Here's what to keep with you.
4 min read
Port of the week
Kotor, Montenegro: a fjord-like bay in the Adriatic
One of the most spectacular sail-ins in the Mediterranean, and a walled old town you can explore on foot.
5 min read
Cruise fans
Repositioning cruises: the seasoned cruiser's secret
Long voyages, unusual ports and some of the best value per night at sea.
6 min read
First-time cruisers
How to choose your cruise cabin
Inside, ocean view, balcony or suite — what you really get and when to pay more.
6 min read
Ship of the week
Mega-ships explained: what life is like on the giants of the sea
Neighbourhoods, water parks and dozens of restaurants: is a mega-ship right for you?
5 min read
First-time cruisers
Drink packages explained
Do the maths before you buy: when a drink package pays off and when it doesn't.
5 min read
First-time cruisers
Tipping and extra costs on board
Service charges, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and the extras that surprise first-timers.
4 min read
First-time cruisers
Cruise packing checklist
What to pack in your carry-on, what to leave at home and what everyone forgets.
5 min read
First-time cruisers
Embarkation day tips
From check-in to your first sunset on deck — how to make day one smooth.
4 min read
Curious
What is a cruise, really?
A floating hotel that moves while you sleep. Here's how a typical day works.
4 min read
Curious
Are cruises worth it?
An honest look at the pros, the cons and who cruising suits best.
5 min read
Curious
7 cruise myths, debunked
Boring? Only for older people? Always seasick? Let's clear things up.
4 min read
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