The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards are back, with five cruise categories to choose from this year. Vote and you could win one of five great holiday prizes

Whether you want to loop a 255m running track, play pickleball as you sail or join cycling tours at port stops, our cruise editor has found the best ways to do it at sea

Set sail outside the traditional holiday periods and you’ll be rewarded. Our expert’s pick includes spring in Antarctica, autumn on the Rhine and winter in Portugal

Private dining, fine art, handblown Murano glass and marble everywhere— the new 922-passenger all-suite Explora III is big on style, space and round-the-clock temptation

Oceania’s Allura is the Goldilocks of cruises, says Sue Bryant, with exceptional food, the perfect ports (hello, Ravenna) and a sense of laid-back calm that’s just right

A cruise is the perfect excuse to try something new. From fencing to glass blowing, these are the best (and most unusual) classes on offer

Step aboard the world's biggest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, where art deco glamour, Michelin-starred dining and lavish suites herald a new golden age of luxury travel.

From onboard discounts to a free cruise, there are perks to be had when booking your next ocean or river trip — if you know where to look. Our expert has all the details

Our experts’ pick of the most fabulous festive river cruises for 2026 on rivers including the Rhine, Danube and Seine, with Tui, Viking, Saga, Scenic and more.

You don’t need to choose between a cabin or a hotel room for your next big trip – combine the best of both worlds on one of these indulgent itineraries

One of the most popular cruise destinations, the Caribbean provides guaranteed sunshine, incredible beaches and plenty of diverse islands to explore.

Your guide to the best all-inclusive Mediterranean cruises for the year ahead, from Silversea and Regent to Saga, Viking and newcomer Explora Journeys.

Toes-in-the-sand bars, clifftop castles and hidden beaches have kept Sue Bryant returning to the Costa Tropical for years. Here’s why you’ll love it too

Our experts share the most thrilling winter voyages to the Arctic with Viking, Cunard, Hurtigruten, Havila and more.

Three passengers have died and others have fallen ill following a trip from Argentina to Cape Verde on MV Hondius. Here we outline the medical assistance most cruise ships offer

From Antarctica to the Bay of Biscay, our expert turns the spotlight on the cruises — and hotspots — from which to experience these incredible creatures in the wild

From Silversea and Regent Seven Seas to P&O Cruises and Cunard, covering routes from 60 to 150 nights — these are the epic cruise trips to know about.

Is the new Orient Express yacht worth it? Find out about the cabins and itineraries on the largest sailing yacht in the world

Our expert has the inside scoop to help you choose between Star Clippers’ graceful tall ships, Scenic’s superyachts, ultra-luxurious Silversea — and more

From Leonard Cohen trivia in Montreal to the museums of historic Halifax, Viking Neptune’s Eastern Seaboard Explorer cruise offers cultural stimulation — and pure hygge on the water