River boating

Taste of China

Misty, sheer-walled gorges, the world’s largest dam and a nightly banquet of food make this Yangtze River cruise the highlight of a trip to ...

North to Alaska -Cruise Passenger

The best cruise ports in Alaska

Seattle and Vancouver are the obvious departure points for Alaska but starting in San  Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego makes for a glorious  ...

Singapore

Singapore Day 2: An Armenian in Singapore

One thing I never expected from my time in Singapore was the chance to delve into my Armenian heritage. Heading into the muggy day ...

Orangutan

People of the forest

Orphaned orang-utans touch David McGonigal's heart.

Kimberly cruise

Discover the Kimberley

A cruise is just the gateway to Australia’s spectacular North-Western region – plan your next trip to this ancient land with advice from our seasoned adventurer.

Eqi Glacier

Highlights of Eqi Glacier in Greenland with Ponant

It doesn’t matter how many times you see a glacier up close, these massive feats of nature cannot fail to impress you. Here in ...

Greenland Highlights

Greenland Highlights: Nuuk

After a slow and foggy leg from the very bottom of Greenland, Le Boréal makes port in the misty capital of this land, Nuuk. ...

Russia, River Cruising

River Cruising in Russia

Discover the history of this great nation on a cruise along the glorious waterways that link St Petersburg and Moscow: coptic crosses, onion domes, vodka taverns, magnificent monasteries and more …

Culture Feast

The best boutique close to home cruises

The rivers, jungles, villages and cities of this fascinating equatorial region are becoming more...

West Go

The best things to do in Western Australian

Ever had your heart stolen on a cruise stopover? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss when you return to the regions around Western Australia’s ports.

Troppo in Queensland

The best things to do in Tropical North Queensland

Combining adventure, relaxation and some of the greatest environmental wonders of the world...

Kiwi Cruising

The best cruise ports to visit in New Zealand

As the country boasts more than 15,000 kilometres of coastline, much of New Zealand can be explored by sea.

ship cruises in fiji

The best small ship cruises in Fiji

Throw away the usual brochures and set sail in a small ship to the ‘real’ Fiji.

dubai port review

Dubai – Port Review

Essentials Language: Arabic, but English is widely spoken. Currency: UAE Dirham. Docking/Anchoring: Dubai has a new cruise terminal which is in the middle of ...

bangkok port

Bangkok – Port Review

It's hot, steamy, crowded and always on the move, but Thailand's sprawling capital is also a diverse city with many areas to visit, and attractions for visitors to enjoy......

Hidden Treasures- beautiful view

The lesser known ports that you should visit on your cruise

We all know the big tourist attraction in ports such as Istanbul, Singapore and San Francisco – here, we talk to savvy expats and travel experts to find out what the locals love.