Sail away for christmas

Make December extra special as you sail along the Rhine, stopping at four magical festive markets

Shop for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts on a small-ship cruise to France, Belgium and The Netherlands

Want to avoid the airport? You can still explore Scandinavia on a cruise departing from the UK

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

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

There’s nothing like waking up on a Mekong river cruise, says Jan Masters