Cruising: Amsterdam

“When the ship came into Amsterdam at the end of our cruise, we were offered a tour of the city’s famous red light district.,” says John Tingiri.  ”I think the Continue reading →

Cruising: Jordan

“Pony-drawn solid-axle carriages were shaking less-active tourists in all directions as we approached the site.” says Ian McIntosh. ”But the pain is soon forgotten when you pass under what remains of Continue reading →

Cruising: Vietnam

“Locals came out on tenders to collect us from the AmaLotus and took us first to a floating village, where they had a fish farm,” says Yvonne Rolley. “The people Continue reading →

Cruising: Hungary

“When we arrived at the ranch, we were greeted by a cowboy who was doing tricks with a whip while seated on his horse,” says Kerry McGovern. ”He got down to Continue reading →

Cruising: Croatia, Kimberley, Germany, Cambodia

And here are some cruise articles you might have missed while I was away: Get thee to an island monastery – small ship cruising in Croatia Mud, mud, glorious mud Continue reading →

Cruising: New Zealand

“There are more than 20 wineries on Waiheke Island, growing 11 varieties of grapes,” says Frank Hall. ”Our driver, Wayne, took us to three wineries: Jurassic Ridge, Obsidian and Peacock Sky, Continue reading →

Best cruise websites

As demand for cruising grows, so does the amount of information online. Here are some of the best websites to find the right cruise at the best price. If you’re Continue reading →

Cruising: Austria

“We set off from Melk after lunch and they allowed four hours for us to cycle to Durnstein, although it didn’t take us anywhere near that long,” says Christine Sanderson. Continue reading →

Cruising: Germany

“Regensburg is the northernmost city on the Danube and one of Germany’s oldest towns,” says Robert Owen. “We found it absolutely fascinating, because of the architecture and the fact that it’s Continue reading →

Cruising: Cambodia

“We had time to explore different parts of the Angkor Wat complex and didn’t have to do too much in one day,” says Gwen Jones. ”It was very hot, so they Continue reading →