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Inspire your next great voyage and read our latest cruise news, insights, and immersive travel diaries. Curated by our team of cruise specialists, this is where our expertise meets your passion to explore the world by sea.

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How to cruise the Monaco Grand Prix with Azamara

Watch the Monaco Grand Prix from the harbour without the hotel hassle. This guide covers Azamara's F1 cruise, berthing in Villefranche-sur-Mer, race-day transfers, a typical 7 to 12-night itinerary, and how it compares to Explora Journeys' own Monaco Grand Prix sailing.

10 Reasons to Cruise with Seabourn

Seabourn sits at the top of ultra-luxury cruising, and this guide covers ten genuine reasons why. From truly all-inclusive fares and intimate ships to expedition-ready vessels with submarines and consistently outstanding guest reviews, here's everything worth knowing before you book your voyage.

Best time to book luxury cruises

Timing matters when booking a luxury cruise. This guide covers why early booking wins, from launch-window fares and suite upgrades to Wave Season deals, plus which high-demand itineraries, like world cruises and polar expeditions, sell out fastest and should be booked well in advance.

Amazon River Cruises: Seabourn and the Luxury Options

Explore the Amazon in ultra-luxury style, comparing Seabourn's ocean-expedition ships against boutique Peruvian river vessels like Aqua Expeditions. This guide covers Zodiac excursions, wildlife spotting, indigenous village visits, and the best season to sail, so you can plan your ideal rainforest voyage.

How Azamara leads the evolution of boutique cruising

Azamara's new campaign, "The Next Big Thing Is Small," puts its boutique approach to cruising centre stage. This guide covers the four-ship fleet, Extended Destination Days, AzAmazing Evenings, what's included in the fare, and how Azamara compares to similarly sized rivals like Oceania.

Hawaii cruises 2027: Silversea and the best luxury options

Hawaii sits far enough from most ports that reaching it by ship means a genuine ocean voyage first. Silversea weaves Honolulu, Maui and the Big Island into longer Pacific voyages aboard Silver Whisper and Silver Dawn, with drinks, dining and butler service all included.

Greenland by Sea: Regent's Northern Lights Expeditions

Few spectacles match the aurora borealis dancing over Greenland's fjords and icebergs. Regent Seven Seas combines six-star luxury with Arctic exploration, offering all-inclusive northern lights cruises with private balcony suites, unlimited shore excursions and expert-guided experiences.

10 reasons to cruise with Silversea

Silversea consistently sets the benchmark for six-star ocean travel. From dedicated butler service in every suite and the innovative S.A.L.T. dining programme to small ships accessing hidden ports and unmatched world exploration, here are 10 reasons to cruise with Silversea.

Alaska from Vancouver: The best luxury lines and routes

Vancouver is the classic gateway for a luxury Alaska cruise, and Regent, Silversea and Seabourn all sail from here. This guide compares their routes through the Inside Passage, onboard style, and what's included, from Regent's bundled fare to Seabourn's intimate ships, helping you choose.

Cruises to Antarctica: Silversea vs Seabourn compared

Silversea and Seabourn both run luxury expedition cruises to Antarctica, but the experience differs. This guide compares their ships, submarines versus culinary focus, fares from £14,000pp, and even the option to fly and skip the Drake Passage, so you can choose the right voyage.