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Celebrity Ascent.
★★★★★
Ship reviews

This cruise giant will convert you to the joys of big ships

Despite accommodating up to 3260 passengers, Celebrity Ascent delivers outstanding design and a rich choice of dining and entertainment options.

  • by Ute Junker
Take in Abu Dhabi’s futuristic architecture as you sail into Zayed Port.

Port guide: Abu Dhabi, UAE

It might be the conservative cousin of Dubai, but wealthier Abu Dhabi has rolled out ambitious tourism and cultural projects, and is a sight to behold.

  • by Brian Johnston
Hamburg and the Elbe River.

Port guide: Hamburg, Germany

Fast-moving Hamburg is a great trading city with a spectacularly redeveloped waterfront and makes a refreshing change from Europe’s old towns.

  • by Brian Johnston
Scenic Azure and the Dom Luís Bridge, Porto.

Port guide: Porto, Portugal

Portugal’s second-largest city, once known only for commerce, has acquired new-found fun in lively arts and nightlife scenes, and has a gloriously scenic setting.

  • by Brian Johnston
Lower prices, more flexibility … Rhone River, Avignon.

Luxury brand’s big French river-cruise comeback

When Travelmarvel’s one-time charter, MS Van Gogh, returns to France, gastronomy will be a major feature, as is likely with any visit to foodie France.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Seabourn Encore in Sydney.

This is luxury cruising’s most relaxed, enjoyable ship

Many luxury ships are filled with rich people who keep to themselves and often look bored. Seabourn Encore is different.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Viking ship the Yi Dun docked in Shanghai.

Asia’s imminent cruise boom is great news for Aussies

Asia tantalises with long coastlines, culture-dense cities and fabulous archipelagos. Now the cruise focus has finally turned towards this under-cruised continent.

  • by Brian Johnston
The blocky cliffs along the Hunter River are some of the oldest rocks in the Kimberley.

Enjoy rock-star treatment along this wild and ancient coastline

Watching living dinosaurs between sips of champagne? This crazy juxtaposition of luxury in a prehistoric wilderness is a hallmark of my Kimberley cruise on Scenic Eclipse II.

  • by Carolyn Beasley
Ponant’s Le Boreal.

The mysterious Scottish islands that are an artist’s dream

It’s little wonder artists, poets, hikers and photographers are drawn to this faraway archipelago, which splinters off Scotland’s north-east coast.

  • by Steve McKenna
Postcard beauty: Hurtigruten Coastal Express between Bergen and Kirkenes.

This Arctic journey is a Viking (and foodie) fantasy

Cruising 2500 nautical miles along Norway’s ragged coastline enjoy port-to-plate gourmet local dishes along the way.

  • by Anabel Dean