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

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

A more structured holiday, like a cruise, can be an easier way to visit somewhere that has multiple points of interest or is protected for conservation reasons, or if you simply want to cover lots of

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

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

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