Cruises

Luxury hotel barge cruising - 'do it the UK way' and no need to fly

European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barge cruise company, is offering for the 2013 season an exciting array of culturally-rich excursions on its luxury hotel barge cruises in England and Scotland, including newly-added tours.

Quark Expeditions Arctic 2014 season offers 15 voyages

Quark Expeditions, leader in polar adventures, launched the company’s Arctic 2014 line-up. The season features 15 voyages, including three new Canadian Arctic expedition itineraries which will explore the immense territory and majestic scenery of the final frontier, its indigenous peoples, history and diverse wildlife.

Sharon Stone and Andie MacDowell set to christen two new river ships

Hollywood legends Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell and singer Michael Bolton are jetting to Portugal's Douro River this week to christen two new luxury river ships for DouroAzul - Portugal's leading river cruise company.

The Telegraph Cruise Show 23-24 March London's Olympia

Get face-2-face with some of the most amazing animals on the planet and uncover a world of wildlife voyages at the UK’s biggest cruise travel show – The Telegraph CRUISE Show, Olympia London.

Discover remote islands in the Indonesian Archipelago

A pioneer and leader in experiential travelling, Damai cruises operates two vessels with all the comfort and amenities of a floating 5 star resort. 18 crew at the disposal of 10 guests.

Wildlife watching bonanza on cruise through the Northwest Passage

Specialist small ship cruise company, One Ocean Expeditions, invites wildlife lovers, keen photographers and those with a taste for adventure to follow in the wake of the great Arctic explorers on its Northwest Passage expedition on board the impressive, ice-strengthened vessel, the Akademik Ioffe.

Exceptional spring holidays afloat on the Canal du Midi

There are many reasons and several ways to visit the historic 330-year-old Canal du Midi in Southern France. However, surely European Waterways offers one of the best options this spring with its 6-night, all-inclusive cruises during March and April aboard a choice of three luxury hotel barges.

Practice yoga afloat under the Costa Rican sun

Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering guests a new opportunity to enjoy free daily yoga and meditation on board a yoga-themed cruise on the tall ship Star Flyer along the coasts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, departing February 24, 2013.

Exclusive Verona Opera & Cruise Experience

The most inclusive luxury cruise line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has announced news of an exclusive 'Verona Opera & Cruise' experience this summer featuring a stunning operatic performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Aida at the world-famous Arena di Verona in Italy.

River and lake cruises in The Great Lakes USA

Cruising is increasingly popular in the UK, despite the recession. Latest UK cruise industry figures released by the Passenger Shipping Association at World Travel Market estimate that 1.72m Brits took an ocean cruise in 2012, 20,000 passengers more than in 2011.