Angela Merkel attends keel laying of Crystal’s new polar expedition yacht
German chancellor says event is ‘a special moment’
Shipmonk voted best blogger at Cruise International Awards
Top award for Dave Monk
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 imagine...
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
‘Better than new’ – Oceania reveals details of $100million transformation for four of its ships
Restaurants, lounges and staterooms will be given a whole new look
Guest blog: What did two Britons make of a French-style cruise on a Portuguese river? A review of CroisiEurope on the Douro
By Rob and Anne England
NCL boss welcomes sixth ship to Europe – and says sending Norwegian Joy to China ‘wasn’t a mistake’
Spirit is coming to Southampton
Cruise blogger Emma, 24, to have her head shaved on a ship to raise funds for cancer charity
She will donate the hair to make wigs for children with the disease
Sir Richard Branson wants to show off his new Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady in Southampton
Tycoon mulls over UK debut
From steel cutting to maiden voyage – the ten stages of building a cruise ship
A mix of ancient traditions and modern technology and publicity
Rocky Mountaineer – a brief photo journey from Vancouver to Banff
A taste of the beautiful scenery
Please vote! Shipmonk nominated in second cruise awards
‘I’m really grateful for your support’
Saga Sapphire to bow out with 33-night Grand Finale voyage ending in a huge farewell party
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