Steady as she goes

Booking your first ocean voyage and don’t know where to start? Cruise expert Sara Macefield provides an insider’s guide to some of the best companies to set sail with

This week’s dream: the romance of the night train ...

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

If you really want to push the boat out, step on board a luxury or expedition ship for what’s known in the cruise world as ‘6-star’ comfort

From the Douro to the Danube, river cruising will take you to the very heart of a destination

Whether you’re travelling with friends, as a couple or with family, there’s a ship to suit you, as our four writers discovered