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The Ross Sea and its jigsaw of ice.

New ice age: 10 unbelievable Antarctica experiences

From polar camping to exploring in a luxury sub, there’s no time like to present to super-size your visit to the White Continent.

  • by Katrina Lobley
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I don’t recommend cracking your ribs while overseas, but it did me good

You never think this will be you, but of course it will be, some day.

  • by Brian Johnston
Seahorse Pool.
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Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin

This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.

  • by Jane Richards
Hiking Mount Haguro in Japan with Ponant.

If you want to visit the undiscovered parts of Japan, try taking a ship

​​Japan is an under-explored cruise destination, but expedition companies are getting away from city crowds and expanding their horizons.

  • by Brian Johnston
Sailing the Suez – major issues for cruise lines and passengers.

Security concerns for cruises are spreading beyond the Red Sea

As Red Sea security deteriorates, cruise ships are abandoning the Suez Canal – with big implications for cruise itineraries.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Gibraltar is a picturesque place that manages to straddle British ownership and a decidedly Spanish location and still retain its grace.

The surprising way you’ll find some of Europe’s most idyllic places

Short cruises along the Mediterranean are being booked as the perfect prologue to a longer European jaunt.

  • by Sue Williams
Drawaqa Island’s spectacular marine reserve.

Fiji’s remote former ‘Cannibal Isles’ are now a snorkelling paradise

This expedition cruise ventures through islands that were the setting for movies like Cast Away and The Blue Lagoon.

  • by John Borthwick
Icon of the Seas can carry 7600 passengers – roughly the same as can fit onto 18 jumbo jets – plus a crew of 2350.
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The death of cruising was greatly exaggerated – it’s bigger than ever

How the naysayers gloated at the height of the pandemic as they watched the struggles of the cruise industry and predicted its imminent collapse.

  • by Brian Johnston
Resilient Lady in Sydney.

Branson’s Virgin Voyages scraps next summer’s Australian cruises

Sir Richard’s Branson’s ship Resilient Lady isn’t so resilient after all, with the cruise line revealing it will not return to Australian waters for its planned second season.

  • by Katherine Scott
Success cake is a Norwegian sponge and almond treat.

Ten delicious Nordic treats you must try in Scandinavia

From herring to hot dogs to the humble Danish pastry, here are 10 delicious things you must try when you visit Scandinavia.

  • by Anthony Dennis