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Spectacular views of western Canada on a pre-cruise Titan Travel trip

Photos of stunning scenery

Wondering if that’s Rob Brydon’s real wife in the P&O Cruises ad? Here’s the answer

It's the question some viewers have been asking...

My top ten Wow factors about Quantum of the Seas

This is a fuller version of a piece I wrote for a Royal Caribbean advertorial in Metro newspaper, UK.

Days of Rhine and poses: Recreating the adventure of my cycling trip as a 17-year-old in Germany by taking a Viking river cruise

‘This story I am about to write is the strangest true tale I can recount. To think we two youths,...

A love story that shaped a city: The amazing piece of history hidden in Fort Lauderdale

  Driving along the sprawling freeways past vast developments towards the towering ocean-front hotels of Fort Lauderdale, it’s hard to...

Jamie Oliver: I’d like to teach children to cook on Quantum and Anthem of the Seas

Dave Monk chats to Jamie Oliver about his plans for his first restaurants at sea

Historic rare newspapers from transatlantic liners are published online

Papers used to be printed on the voyage

Virgin Voyages shakes up fares, separates off tips – and waves goodbye to its UK homeport of Portsmouth for 2027

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on September 25, 2025
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New fares to give ‘clarity and flexibility’

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Saga captain and guest service director are going to new heights to raise £100,000 by climbing the world’s sixth highest mountain

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025
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He also wants to sail a yacht round the world!

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Yours for £20,000 a night – ‘the largest suite in cruise history’ with a wraparound balcony, private lift, gym, sauna, dining area and bar

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on June 11, 2025
  • New ships

Regent reveals new level of luxury

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Enchanted Sky: Princess Cruises will offer views of solar eclipse on two ships in 2027

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on June 3, 2025
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Europe itineraries revealed

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A SeaDream come true? Luxury cruise line confirms it is still planning a new addition to its two-ship fleet

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on May 24, 2025May 24, 2025
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There are new opportunities, says president

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Anne visits Anne… Princess Royal is to tour Cunard’s newest ship in Liverpool to lead celebrations of the line’s 185th anniversary

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025
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Sea Of Glamour exhibition also opens

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Sailing through Tower Bridge, a cruise along the Thames and an extraordinary meal… one night on National Geographic Endurance 

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on May 2, 2025May 3, 2025
  • Cruise reviews

Expedition line appeals to British guests

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Don’t let your digital memories die – help create a Sea Of Glamour with your Cunard photos to mark 185 years of ocean travel

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on January 28, 2025
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Mary McCartney to curate exhibition

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Adventure on the high seas as new cruise ships set sail in 2025

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on January 3, 2025
  • New ships

Disney, Royal, Princess, NCL and MSC are among those adding to fleets

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New year, new look: Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is to get a major refurb ahead of her 2025 Alaska and Caribbean seasons

  • by Dave Monk
  • Posted on December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
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Changes include refreshed Queens Room and Grills

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    Virgin Voyages shakes up fares, separates off tips - and waves goodbye to its UK homeport of Portsmouth for 2027
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    From a monster to a giant: Family-run river ship company Scylla celebrates 50 years with spectacular light show on the Danube

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