Cruise the french riviera

Cruising is one of the most exciting ways to see the world while only having to unpack once. But which one is right for you? Choosing the perfect cruise can be daunting if you’ve never set sail before and you don’t want to make an expensive mistake. No two cruises are the same and neither are cruise lines. From small ships to behemoths, family-focused ships to elegant yacht-style ‘ships within a ship’, there’s plenty to navigate, which can be a bit overwhelming for those who’ve never cruised before. But don’t worry as we’ve got the ultimate guide to cruising – and picking the perfect cruise line for you, your family and your desires – for those who are new to cruise and even for regular cruisers who want to try something new

Bill and Kate Morris spend the summer cruising through Liguria, Corsica and Sardinia ahead of work at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games

Colin and Linda Le Conte took their new Princess V50 from Guernsey to Vannes in the boating paradise of the Morbihan

Woman&home columnist Kathy Lette finds a new perspective on the ancient while cruising through the Mediterranean

Whichever way you look at it, the Roman amphitheatre in Arles packs a pretty powerful punch. Still hosting public entertainment nearly 2,000 years after it was built, this UNESCO World Heritage site h

Its fair to say that Finnish boatbuilder Nautor Swan has enjoyed something of a step change in recent years. The boatbuilder always had a reputation for building fast yachts but those yachts were gene