SAIL THROUGH THE HEART OF VENICE WITH ONE OF THE ONLY LUXURY CRUISE LINES PERMITTED INSIDE, AND ENJOY AFTER-HOURS ACCESS TO ICONIC LANDMARKS

Sail through the heart of Venice, enjoy exclusive access to top sights and meet the author of The Instrumentalist

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

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

‘The Mediterranean is all about food and there’s plenty of it’

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