Lewis Nunn

The sun was beaming over Tilbury as I made my way to Ambience, the debut ship from Ambassador Cruise Line. Gazing around the three-deck Centre Court Atrium, I took in green, sailor-striped sofas and abstract artwork. I was expecting an English-country-cottage feel to the ship; this backdrop was more akin to Tuscany...

Porth Neigwl beach, between the craggy headlands of Mynydd Rhiw and Mynydd Cilan at the end of north Wales’s Llŷn peninsula, is known as Hell’s Mouth, because locals once used its rough waters as a “trapping bay”, luring ships into it then murdering their crews and stealing their cargo. I feel quite safe there today, though, as I climb over grassy dunes and across the soft clifftops of boulder clay, remnants of the last ice age...

Expedition cruise experts Hurtigruten is putting its ships through one of Europe’s largest ever sustainability pushes. New high-tech gear is being installed across its seven Coastal Express cruise ships – cutting CO2 emissions by 25% and Nitrogen oxide emissions by as much as 80%...

Sailing along the mighty rivers of Europe can be a delight for the palate as well as the eye. A new generation of river cruises will allow discerning passengers to taste their way through the land of the noble grape: fine Austrian Sekt; chilled tawny Port; and Riesling from Franconia in the northwest of Bavaria...

History has just been made as luxury cruise ship Scenic Eclipse successfully completed the first submersible dive on the South Georgia Islands in 40 years. On 31 January, Scenic Eclipse’s onboard submarine Scenic Neptune took guests on the underwater expedition in Stomness, South Georgia during a 21-day Antarctica & South Georgia voyage departing from Ushuaia. Designed for maximum sightseeing with seating for up to six guests plus a pilot, Scenic Neptune can offer up to eight dives per day ta...

Dubbed the 'Vegas of the North' thanks to its famous illuminations, there's more to this retro seaside town than its sticky rock and white-knuckle rides. Blackpool is a buzzing northwest town-by-the-sea that is a riot of colour, energy and fun – and that's just the seafront (brimming with arcades, edible rock shops and souvenirs). And while there will always be sandy sandwiches, ice cream trucks and the distant sound of a Hammond organ playing in the background, there is a modern transformation brewing....

Luxury travel tycoon, Aman, has announced the launch of Project Sama, a first-of-its-kind luxury motor yacht developed in partnership with Cruise Saudi, marking its first splash into the world of ocean travel, set to launch in 2025.

The ship has sailed for the bygone era of cruising as Norwegian Cruise Line unveils its plans for its newest launch, Norwegian Viva, swapping misconceptions of shuffleboard, bingo and false teeth for high-tech spas, 10-story plunge slides and go-karting racetracks, all set and ready for the influencer generation of travel...

From tiptoeing along the Mississippi to soaring above the sea in a helium balloon, a great American cruise caters to every kind of traveller – it's just a matter of finding the right one for you. So we've highlighted our top nine American cruises for 2022 to help you decide which ship and itinerary is your perfect match...

From tiptoeing along the Mississippi to soaring above the sea in a helium balloon, a great American cruise caters to every kind of traveller – it's just a matter of finding the right one for you. So we've highlighted our top nine American cruises for 2022 to help you decide which ship and itinerary is your perfect match...

Whether it's sipping a glass of Champagne from your hot tub as you sail by soaring glaciers in Antarctica or riding the tallest slide at sea onboard the world's biggest cruise ship – cruising is back with a fighting force as we drift into 2022 and beyond. So while we set sail once more with the sun beaming down and the breeze sweeping through our hair, here are eight of the hottest new cruise ship launches to consider for the year ahead...

Whether it's sipping a glass of Champagne from your hot tub as you sail by soaring glaciers in Antarctica or riding the tallest slide at sea onboard the world's biggest cruise ship – cruising is back with a fighting force as we drift into 2022 and beyond. So while we set sail once more with the sun beaming down and the breeze sweeping through our hair, here are eight of the hottest new cruise ship launches to consider for the year ahead...

Plant-based restaurants, the world’s first gin distillery at sea and millionaire wellness programmes – the world of cruising is fighting back with a plethora of innovations now voyages are possible once again. As we get set to sail, here are seven of the hottest new and coming soon cruise ships to consider for the year ahead...

Plant-based restaurants, the world’s first gin distillery at sea and millionaire wellness programmes – the world of cruising is fighting back with a plethora of innovations now voyages are possible once again. As we get set to sail, here are seven of the hottest new and coming soon cruise ships to consider for the year ahead...

Don’t let the continued restrictions of lockdowns and quarantines keep your feet in place. Sure, adrenaline junkies must adapt to temporary life without epic world-crossing quests – but while we’re forced to stick closer to home, it’s a chance to experience some of the most dramatic landscapes the UK has to offer. So, from calming stays beneath the stars to a trek across rugged Scottish isles, here are the five greatest mini-adventures on home shores...