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Tips, comparisons and background on cruising — from your first voyage to the extraordinary bucket-list trip.
Kreuzfahrt-Packliste: Was wirklich rein muss (und was sich nicht lohnt)
Vergiss Listen mit 200 Punkten. Hier kommt die ehrliche Packliste — sortiert nach Pflicht, Praktisch, Nice-to-have und „lass es zu Hause".
The 10 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Ports for Cruise Travellers
Which Mediterranean port is worth the trip, and which is just a quick run-through? The top 10 most beautiful ports with concrete tips for the 8-hour stop.
Solo Travellers on a Cruise: Ships Without a Single Supplement and Solo Programmes
Being alone on board a cruise ship need not be a nightmare. Which cruise lines have single cabins, free solo booking and singles' meetups?
Cruise vs. Package Holiday: When Is Each Worthwhile?
An all-inclusive hotel in Mallorca or a Mediterranean cruise? The honest comparison of the two holiday classics with costs, effort and which type of traveller is better off when.
What Does a Cruise Really Cost? All Costs Honestly Broken Down
The advertised travel price is only the beginning. We honestly break down all the additional costs of a cruise – from gratuities and drinks to shore excursions – including a realistic sample calculation.
Gratuities on a Cruise Ship: How Much, to Whom – and Can You Opt Out?
Service charge, gratuities, automatic onboard billing: how the gratuity system on cruise ships works, how high it is per cruise line – and whether you can remove it.
Baltic Sea Cruise: Routes, Ports and Best Time to Travel
Capital cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Tallinn in a single trip – and starting from a German home port. Everything about routes, ports, travel times and cruise lines for a Baltic Sea cruise.
Inside, Outside, Balcony or Suite? The Honest Cruise Cabin Guide
The cabin choice determines both the price and the feel of the trip. We compare inside, outside, balcony and suite cabins honestly – including tips on the location on board and on guarantee cabins.
New Cruise Ships 2026 and 2027: All the Major New Builds at a Glance
From Royal Caribbean's Icon class and new Mein Schiff builds to luxury yachts: which cruise ships enter service in 2026 and 2027 – the big new-build overview.
Summer Season 2026 Starts Late: Middle East Crisis Shifts Cruise Schedules
The European cruise summer season 2026 has started with a delay. Tensions in the Middle East forced several cruise lines to reposition their ships out of the Persian Gulf.
Antarctica Cruise: What You Need to Know About Polar Expeditions
Antarctica by ship – a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but complex to plan. What does it cost, which ships go there, and what sets an expedition apart from a standard cruise?
Orient Express Corinthian: First Sailing Yacht of the New Luxury Brand on Its Maiden Voyage
The 220-metre Orient Express Corinthian set off on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean in May 2026 – the first sailing yacht of the new brand Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
MSC Cruises Enters Alaska: MSC Poesia Sails from Seattle for the First Time
With the MSC Poesia, MSC Cruises is offering Alaska cruises for the first time in summer 2026. The home port is Seattle – it is the line's market entry into one of the most popular cruise regions.
MSC Cruises Tests Biofuel: Successful Eni Trial on the MSC Opera
MSC Cruises has successfully completed a biofuel trial on the MSC Opera together with the Italian energy company Eni – a step towards reducing the emissions of the existing fleet.
Cruising with a Dog: Which Cruise Line Allows Four-Legged Friends on Board?
A cruise with your dog is no fairy tale — on a single ship in the world, dogs are officially allowed. Plus tips on dog boarding for the time on board.
Norwegian Fjords by Ship: The Most Beautiful Routes 2026
Geirangerfjord, Bergen, Flåm, Lofoten — which ship route shows the most spectacular Norwegian fjords? A comparison of the best Norway cruises with cruise line tips.
Cruises for Seniors: The Best Ships and Programmes for the 60+
Which ships are ideal for older travellers? Which cruise line has the right pace, the right onboard programme and accessible cabins? The honest senior cruise guide.
LNG, Methanol, Hydrogen: How Sustainable Are Modern Cruise Ships Really?
Cruise ships are associated with high CO2 emissions. But new types of propulsion and fuels are changing the industry. What do LNG, methanol and hydrogen mean in practice?
Winter Cruise 2026/2027: Caribbean, Canary Islands or Asia?
When the Mediterranean turns wintry cold, the Caribbean season begins. A comparison of the three big winter routes: Caribbean, Canary Islands and Southeast Asia — which suits whom?
Best Time for a Mediterranean Cruise 2026
May or September? Eastern or western Mediterranean? The honest season guide with weather data, price lows and which ships sail when.
Your First Cruise: 12 Tips Every Beginner Should Know in 2026
Which cruise line suits beginners? Inside or balcony cabin? How much do gratuities cost? The honest beginner's guide to your first cruise – with concrete recommendations.
Cruising with Children: The 8 Best Family Ships Worldwide (2026)
Which cruise ships are really child-friendly? A comparison of the best ships with an aqua park, kids' club and baby care – with recommendations by children's age.
Travel the World by Ship: 7 Extraordinary Routes for the Bucket List
From the North Pole to Antarctica, from the transatlantic liner to the 180-day world cruise – these 7 ship routes belong on every serious cruise bucket list.
Luxury Cruise 2026: Which Cruise Line Suits Which Type of Traveller?
Silversea, Seabourn, Regent, Crystal, Ritz-Carlton or Explora? The six big luxury cruise lines in an honest comparison – with concrete recommendations by travel style.