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      CRUISING

      I took my first cruise to celebrate my 50th birthday and haven’t stopped. That first Western Caribbean cruise was followed by sailings along the Baltic and Adriatic Seas, the Mediterranean Ocean, the Bay of Biscay and the Norwegian Fjords(one of my favourites).

      Provided you pick the right cabin on the right ship and the right itinerary for you, a cruise can inject a dose of affordable luxury into your travel plans. And cruises are a great choice for solo travellers, even if you are travelling alone for the first time.

      swimming pool deck on hmv Britannia sailing though norway fjords
      Sailing through the magnificent Norwegian Fjords

      ALL ABOUT CRUISING

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        P&O Ventura Review: The Good, the Gloomy and the Grim

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        Bay of Biscay Cruise Tips: Everything You Need to Know

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        What to Do in Lisbon from a Cruise Ship: A Practical Port Day Guide

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        NCL Epic Review: Is This the Right Cruise Ship for You?

      • panoramic view of Vigo skyline and waterfront from above

        One Day in Vigo from a Cruise Ship: What to See, Do and Eat

      • View of Santander Bay and city skyline with sign saying Santander in Northern Spain

        What to Do in Santander in One Day from a Cruise Ship

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        Best Cruise Ship Movies: 20 Films Set on the High Seas

      • Cruise ships in Naples harbour with Mount Vesuvius in background

        Western Mediterranean Cruise Tips: Everything You Need to Know

      • exterior of cruise ship cabins with balconies and lifeboats

        13 Worst Cruise Ship Cabins to Avoid (Don’t Book These!)

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        Planning an Adriatic Cruise: Essential Tips & Port Guides

      • exterior of cruise ship cabins with balconies and lifeboats

        Solo Cruise Cabins Guide (2026): Best Cruise Lines & Tips

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        Baltic Sea Cruise Guide: Celebrity Silhouette Itinerary, Ports & Tips

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