First look as Disney Believe cruise ship features are unveiled Cruise guests can discover a whole new world of venues aboard Disney Believe The Independent UK · Oct 8
I’m a cruise ship entertainment boss, and this is how we choose our theatre shows Norwegian Cruise Line’s head of entertainment Bryan White takes cruise editor Marc Shoffman behind the curtain of cruise ship shows The Independent UK · Oct 2
These two coastal Florida cities are both great for family holidays – but in very different ways Miami and St Pete-Clearwater aren’t usually associated with kid-friendly activities, yet Marc Shoffman discovers that they both have undergone surprisingly successful family-focused revamps The Independent UK · Sep 20
Explora Journeys has launched its largest-ever cruise ship – here is what it’s like on board Cruise editor Marc Shoffman discovers how Explora Journeys is bringing a luxury hotel experience to the sea The Independent UK · Sep 11
I took my family on a Galapagos Islands cruise and it changed how I feel about wildlife Marc Shoffman and family swapped waterslides for natural wonder on a National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions vessel The Independent UK · Aug 26
Expedition cruises are going beyond the polar regions in 2027 Six Star Expeditions is tapping into one of travel’s biggest trends Evening Standard · Aug 21
I sailed the Rhine on a family-friendly river cruise and my kids loved it – even without any waterslides Cruise expert Marc Shoffman explored the Netherlands and Germany with his children on A-Rosa Sena The Independent UK · Aug 4
Ship swaps and missed stops: How river cruise lines are dealing with low water levels Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explains how passengers may still be affected by droughts across Europe The Independent UK · Jul 30
I spent a week on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman explored the megaship’s rides, pools and theatre shows ahead of its launch this summer The Independent UK · Jul 10
I took a mother-and-son cruise around Croatia – did it provide the bonding time we desperately needed? Having not travelled together for decades, Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman and his mother Naomi took to the Adriatic Sea on a seven-day sailing The Independent UK · Jul 8
I’m a cruise expert and this extraordinary Croatian island is my favourite to visit After sailing through the Adriatic, Marc Shoffman discovered an island steeped in extraordinary – if dubious – history The Independent UK · Jun 26
I sailed under Tower Bridge on a luxury cruise ship Cruise editor Marc Shoffman was one of the first guests to sail with Windstar in London The Independent UK · May 27
From floating resorts to luxury vessels, the different types of cruise ship explained Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explains how to choose the best vessel for your voyage The Independent UK · May 20
Can you still book Middle East cruises – and is it safe? IS IT SAFE MIDDLE EAST CRUISE: Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explores the current state of cruising in the Gulf The Independent UK · Apr 29
The Independent UK · Apr 28 I went behind the scenes to see the new Celebrity River Cruises ships – here is what guests can expect Cruise writer Marc Shoffman donned his hard hat for a behind the scenes tour of the brand’s first river cruise ship
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Revealed: The most popular destinations for UK cruise passengers Industry data suggests seven-night departures remain the most popular sailing duration
The Independent UK · Apr 15 The best cruise suites at sea, from family treehouses to ship funnels Staying in a suite can add an extra element of luxury to a sailing
The Independent UK · Apr 8 I sailed on the first paddlewheel river cruise ship on the Seine – it was like traveling through a painting Cruise editor Marc Shoffman was impressed by the unusual vessel on a trip through France’s capital
The Independent UK · Apr 8 The best first-class amenity kits from top airlines, rated and reviewed by the Travel desk Premium passengers are given all things practical and luxurious on board
The Independent UK · Apr 1 I sailed on the new Norwegian Luna cruise ship – it feels out of this world Cruise editor Marc Shoffman reveals the slides, shows and sea views aboard the new vessel
The Independent UK · Mar 31 The best world cruises for sailing around the globe With voyages ranging from 90 to almost 200 days, a world cruise can be a great way to tick off numerous continents
The Independent UK · Mar 31 What it’s like to sail on the cruise ships named the World’s Greatest Places Recently-launched vessels, MSC World America and Disney Destiny, are on the list
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Disney reveals name of latest Wish class cruise ship It had its steel cutting ceremony in August 2025 and is currently being built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany
The Independent UK · Mar 13 From coeliac to vegan, the best cruises for special dietary needs Some cruise lines and tour operators offer sailings dedicated to specific dietary needs
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Behind the scenes as Explora Journeys develops three new luxury cruise ships The fleet is getting close to completion, giving passengers a greater choice of vessel