Ships now have even more to offer with star chefs and wine experts on board, says CATE HOPE. So if you would like to pick up some culinary tips why not set sail on a foodie cruise?

Why not enjoy a cruise this Easter, says EMILY BAMBER, where every moment is packed with fun, adventure, and, of course, eggs

A transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary 2 is a step back in time to a more glamorous era, says Annabelle Thorpe

CRUISING can be fun for all the family, as Chloë Bryan-Brown discovers when she takes you to a trip a trip to Madeira and beyond...

A Disney cruise is most children's idea of heaven but what about the adults? MORENO MICHINI sails to the Bahamas with his family to find out

CATE HOPE enjoys sightseeing in historic Honfleur, France and medieval Bruges, Belgium plus some gourmet dining and a variety of activities on a mini-cruise from Southampton

THERE are many ways to save money on your holiday afloat. DEBORAH STONE has the secret's plus 2010's top bargains.

FROM a mini break in Amsterdam to a private junk boat trip in Vietnam, Lynn Haughton selects some of the best cruises for a last-minute romantic getaway

NORMAN MILLER takes a mini-cruise trawling through the spectacular inlets and islands of western Scotland aboard an elegantly restored fishing boat

HIS fabled African country promises a world of adventures and is just five hours away.