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If you find yourself overlooking the Caribbean for fear of being jaded by the lack of adventure and the same-old beach feel, then this archipelago might be just what you need after all. Away from the tourist draws of the Bahamas and Jamaica, venture into the depths of Dominica or Montserrat for a taste of...Read More
Cruise & Maritime Voyages is proud of its particular British style of cruising that is perfectly attuned to the tastes of its customer base. Marco Polo - Columbus lounge Entertainment, drinks and food are British through and through as part of the line’s determination to provide a good, solid product that ticks the right boxes...Read More
Ibiza may have more of a reputation as a clubbing hotspot than a cruise destination, but there is far more to the third largest of the Balearic islands than meets the eye. Ibiza’s history stretches back more than 3,000 years; the atmospheric capital, Eivissa, or Ibiza Town, is one of the oldest settlements in the...Read More
In 100 BC any self-respecting Greek or Roman citizen who needed a makeover would journey to Pergamum in Asia Minor for its renowned health facilities - the Canyon Ranch of its day. The treatments included comedies and tragedies in the amphitheatre, mud baths, snake-handling, soaking in a hot mineral pool and drinking ‘magical water’ laced...Read More
A sighting of the northern lights features high on many a cruiser’s bucket list. It certainly did on mine. Luckily, winter voyages to Norway to chase the lights have become more and more popular in recent years – they are now offered by lines including P&O Cruises, Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Saga and Fred. Olsen,...Read More
Packed with history, culture, superb food and gorgeous scenery, the Balearic Islands are made for cruising. Picturesque Palma Mallorca Palma, the elegant capital of Mallorca, takes the lion’s share of cruise calls. It is one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean, visited by lines ranging from MSC Cruises, NCL, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises...Read More
Barcelona is a pulsating, passionate hub which revels in the colourful Catalan culture that gives this city such a distinctive flavour. Regarded as Spain’s capital of avant-garde, this Mediterranean metropolis enjoys an enviable reputation for sassy style and good looks underpinned by an unmistakably flamboyant spirit. Overflowing with art and aesthetic glories, Barcelona’s mix of...Read More
The Caribbean is often one of the first places you think of when looking to book your next cruise. A top destination which never disappoints, here are six reasons as to why these sun-soaked islands always hit the spot. 1. The beaches The endless white sands, swaying palm trees and calm waves lapping at the...Read More
Taking a cruise doesn’t mean you have to be all at sea. Cruise customers are increasingly discovering that the perfect way to spice up sailings is to turn their holiday into a cruise and stay by adding on a few days ashore. This could mean chilling out on a Caribbean beach; chasing high-adrenaline thrills at...Read More
When river cruise giant Viking Cruises turned its attention to wider horizons by launching its first sea-going ships, charismatic owner Torstein Hagen promised to restore elegance to the world of ocean cruising. Penthouse Junior Suite Even though it was virtually unheard of for cruise lines to cross the divide from rivers to oceans, Viking was...Read More
