Cruise

This year, Italy is set to welcome a record-breaking 15 million cruise passengers. From historic cities and idyllic beaches to world-famous cuisine, the country has long been one of Europe's most popular cruise destinations. But a new…

By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:04 EDT, 15 July 2026 | Updated: 03:28 EDT, 15 July 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- …

A cruise ship for LGBTQ+ people which was denied entry to Turkey has now also been told it cannot dock in Egypt.The 2,000 passengers aboard Virgin Voyages-owned liner The Scarlet Lady woke up to a printed announcement slid under their…

A cruise ship carrying around 2,000 passengers has been prevented from docking in Kusadasi, Turkey, where it has been due to berth today, on July 7, 2026.The Virgin Voyages-owned liner, Scarlet Lady, embarked on the 'Athens to Venice'…

The price of a cruise holiday often includes meals, a comfortable cabin and a selection of entertainment onboard. But there are usually additional costs, too – and these can quickly become expensive, especially if you aren't a regular…

By ALEX DOYLE, SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 18:13 EDT, 12 June 2026 | Updated: 19:09 EDT, 12 June 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

The world's most popular cruise line has suffered a major data breach, possibly exposing personal information of millions of passengers.Carnival Cruise Line announced last month that its systems suffered a cyberattack in April, allowing…

The Douro Valley - right in the heart of Portugal's wine region - is becoming the most chic of holiday destinations, favoured by travellers seeking an immersion in nature alongside a taste of some of the best wine in Europe.But with…

A mariner found himself caught up in a bad storm and had to call emergency services for help. The 74-year-old was 489 miles off the coast of Oregon when bad weather severely damaged his boat on May 26. Using his handheld satellite…

I'm trying desperately to learn the simple steps to the jive – and failing each time.My teacher is none other than Shirley Ballas, the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing. She is being very patient with me.And we're not in a dance…