Alaska demands a very different kind of ship — and Celebrity Solstice might surprise you. After 14 nights onboard post-refurbishment, I break down the five factors that matter most for an Alaska cruise, and give you my honest verdict on whether Solstice earns its place on this itinerary.

Is Disney Wonder’s second Australian season the very definition of overhyped and overpriced cruising?

Samantha embarked on a two week Australian voyage onboard Grand Princess and vowed to never step foot on another cruise boat (sorry, she called it a boat…) again. Food seemed to be the biggest sticking point for the avid traveller, who claims Grand Princess’ dining venues serve “high school cafeteria food at best”.