Cruise reviews

Cruises

The ships, routes, cruise lines, price, value and overall experience. Places are about the destination. Cruises are about the floating bit in between, which is rather the point.

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Places

Destination notes, walking routes, history, mythology, first impressions and whether the stop deserved more time.

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Cruises

Ship, cruise line, itinerary, cabin, food, service, entertainment, extras, value and the final verdict.

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The useful bit

Each itinerary links back to the existing place pages, so the cruise review does not just repeat the same content in a hat.

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Princess Cruises • Emerald Princess

Emerald Princess: Iceland and Greenland

James rating4.0/5

A cooler, more adventurous cruise route with proper scenery, remote stops and the feeling that the ship is taking you somewhere you would not casually pop to for a weekend.

RouteIceland and Greenland WhenAug 2025 Price paid£1,400
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Marella • Marella Discovery

Marella Discovery: Aegean Gems, Eastern Mediterranean

James rating4.5/5

A strong Mediterranean cruise with the exact mix James Away likes: ancient history, Greek island wandering, Turkish marina views and enough ship time to make the route feel like a proper holiday.

RouteAegean Gems WhenApril 2026 Price paid£870 per person