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Why Solo Cruise Booking Feels Hard & What Actually Helps

The truth about solo cabins, single supplements, and why so many solo travellers give up too early If you’ve ever tried to book a cruise as a solo traveller and ended up confused, frustrated, or…

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What It’s Like to Sail with Oceania Cruises

There is something calming that comes with an Oceania voyage. It’s the quiet satisfaction of knowing that everything has been considered, from the taste of your morning coffee to the way the evening light catches…

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Windstar Star Seeker

Windstar Cruises is set to expand its fleet of small, intimate luxury ships with the highly anticipated Star Seeker, debuting in 2026. As the first newly built ship for Windstar in over 25 years, Star…

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Small Ship Cruising

At a recent Cruise Showcase, I was reminded that bigger isn’t always better. Some of the most meaningful cruise experiences come from smaller ships, longer stays, and a genuine sense of cultural connection. These ships…

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Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in small-ship adventure travel, is expanding its fleet with the Douglas Mawson, set to debut in late 2025. Named after Sir Douglas Mawson, the legendary Antarctic explorer, this ship is designed…

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Expedition Cruising

Small ships. Big adventures. And luxury that isn’t afraid to get muddy boots. At a recent Cruise Showcase, I discovered that adventure cruising has come a long way from rugged ships and basic bunks. Today’s…