Every so often, a cruise ship appears, one that's set to define a new era in seagoing finesse and luxe. Silversea Cruises' new Silver Nova is that vessel.

There’s one city where every vista, every illusion, and every emotion is doubled because it's mirrored in the water, and that's Venice.

An undisputed torchbearer in the ‘upper premium cruising’ stakes, Oceania is the antithesis of gimmick-driven cruising. Oceania Vista is a showstopper.

We live in an open-minded society, where social exclusivity has no place – except on certain cruise ships where it’s easy to become an A-lister. Gary Buchanan talks us through The Retreat, Celebrity Cruises' exclusive ship-within-a-ship concept on Celebrity Beyond...

The most expensive expedition ship ever built, Silver Endeavour is introducing a new echelon of experiential luxe. Panache Ambassador, Gary Buchanan extols the rapture of an expedition voyage to Antarctica and reports on Silversea’s latest trailblazer...

Oceania Cruises is the epitome of elegant but casual travel and offers an experience exactly like nothing else. Created for artisans of leisure and exploration, the sassy ships are renowned for their debonaire ambiance that encapsulates fine living, impeccable cuisine and intuitive service. Imagine The Savoy at sea and you’re getting close. These qualities have been at the forefront of the company’s ethos since its inception 20 years ago.

As the pandemic engulfed the globe, the cruise industry stared into the abyss.