Fraser Island, Queensland: ‘Awesome’ moment military submarine cruises past a fisherman in his tinny

‘Awesome’ moment a military submarine cruises past a fisherman in his tiny tinny just off the coast of Queensland Fisherman left stunned after an ‘awesome’ military submarine cruised past  Charter boat operator Greg Pearce leading fishing trip off Queensland coast Came as Australia began conducting large-scale military exercises with US  Mr Pearce said the unexpected … Read more

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic cruises into quarter-finals after beating Cristian Garin

Novak Djokovic cruises into Wimbledon last eight as defending champion beats  Cristian Garin in straight sets to reach an incredible 50th Grand Slam quarter-final Novak Djokovic beat Chilean Christian Garin in straight sets, 6-2 6-4 6-2  The relentless world number one is chasing his third Grand Slam of the year  Djokovic will face Hungarian Marton … Read more

Eight brilliant Christmas cruises to the world’s best festive markets, from Munich to Memphis

Want to combine cruising with a visit to a world-class Christmas market? Here we reveal eight of the best voyages that allow you to do just that.  ADVENTURES IN ALSACE CroisiEurope offers a cruise that includes a visit to the Christmas markets in and around Strasbourg, pictured Swap the bratwurst for bredeles (Christmas cookies) on … Read more

The best expedition cruises on the horizon that offer adventures on the high seas

Remote locations, Sir David Attenborough-style wildlife encounters and helicopter rides. Welcome to the world of expedition cruising, where high-seas adventure is guaranteed.  Here’s our pick of the best trips on the horizon that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Norway’s Hurtigruten has a 26-day itinerary sailing through the Northwest … Read more

GRACE ON THE CASE: Why has it taken over a year for Princess Cruises to refund me?

I have been trying for more than a year to obtain a refund after my cruise was cancelled – it was the infamous Diamond Princess Cruise which was due to travel around Japan but was cancelled due to an outbreak of Covid-19. My family in Canada decided to do a reunion family cruise in Japan … Read more

UK cruises: Foreign jaunts may be tricky – so take one of these new voyages around the British coast

It was the news we’d been waiting for – holidays can start again on May 17. And cruises are included, as long as they stay close to shore. Simone Clarke, of specialist agency Iglu Cruise, says: ‘Given ongoing uncertainty around international travel, these cruises are great for people looking for a change of scenery and … Read more

Cruises will be back on from next MONTH as Royal Caribbean launches vaccine passport scheme

Cruises will be back on from next month as Royal Caribbean launches its own vaccine passport scheme – but they’ll be swapping the Bahamas for Belfast with UK destinations only.  The company, which usually sails to the far-flung tropics, will instead travel to locations including Liverpool, Belfast and the Orkney Islands, with everyone on board … Read more

Coronavirus: Royal Caribbean is offering key workers free cruises around UK

Royal Caribbean is offering key workers free cruises around UK to thank them for their efforts during Covid pandemic Royal Caribbean revealed 999 cabins would be made available this summer Workers in emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces Those who want to apply must register on cruise line’s website to enter ballot  … Read more

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises will relaunching in June – but only for vaccinated passengers

Royal Caribbean and its sister line Celebrity Cruises have both announced they are relaunching their services in June – but say passengers can only travel if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  The move ends a yearlong forced hiatus following the outbreak of the pandemic. But the decision to only allow vaccinated customers on board … Read more

Unvaccinated holidaymakers will be BANNED from P&O Cruises’ sailings

Unvaccinated holidaymakers will be BANNED from P&O Cruises’ ‘staycation’ sailings this summer UK residents who have had two doses of the Covid jab will be allowed onboard P&O Cruises says all passengers must have been vaccinated a week in advance Maritime minister says domestic cruises could sail around Britain from May 17 By Luke May … Read more