Cruise Ship Reviews

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Anthem of the Seas: An inside look

Speakers at the ready: Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is back and setting sail from the UK in 2020 and 2021.

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View from abroad: Marella Explorer 2's Mediterranean Gems

In this ongoing series, the CTN team report back from their trips on the high seas: in this edition, editor Colette Doyle samples Marella Cruises' Mediterranean Gems itinerary on board Marella Explorer 2.

Europe 2 mins read

View from abroad: round trip from Athens on Celestyal Cruises, chapter 4

As we sail into Crete it’s so hot (37c or thereabouts) that my lipstick melts; I was going for a Boho vibe, but instead wind up looking more like Bobo (as in the clown).

Rivers of Europe 5 mins read

View from abroad: Waterways of Russia with Viking

In this regular blog, the CTN team report back from their trips on the high seas: in this edition deputy editor Gary Peters is sailing in Russia with Viking River Cruises.

Europe 3 mins read

View from abroad: round trip from Athens on Celestyal Cruises, chapter 3

Today we reached Santorini (pictured), a cluster of white buildings perched so precariously high on a clifftop you fear they might all come tumbling down into the bright blue sea.

Europe 2 mins read

View from abroad: round trip from Athens on Celestyal Cruises, chapter 2

And so to Super Paradise Beach Club in Mykonos (pictured above), an alternative kind of excursion, possibly designed for those who object to getting up early on holiday (and who can blame them) as it doesn’t depart until 2.

Europe 3 mins read

View from abroad: round trip from Athens on Celestyal Cruises, chapter 1

In this regular blog, the CTN team report back from their trips on the high seas: in this edition editor Colette Doyle is sailing round the Greek islands on Celestyal Cruises’ Crystal

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Silversea's Silver Shadow to undergo extensive refurbishment

The extensive refurbishment of the ship will include the creation of a new Atrium area on deck 5, and major enhancements to all guest suites, corridors and many public spaces.

Cruise Reviews 4 mins read

A West Coast adventure on big-hitting Norwegian Bliss

An industry game-changer – and Seattle’s newest arrival – Norwegian Bliss is a joy to sail on, as Rebecca Barnes discovers.