With West End-style shows, traditional fare and British beer, SUE BRYANT feels at home as she sails the Med from Palma, Mallorca on Thomson's latest cruise liner

As many cruise operators seek to broaden their entertainment options, LOUISE RODDON takes a look at what is on offer for culture vultures

From croquet on the lawn to her very own trainer, EMILY BAMBER savours a cruise dedicated to all the finer things in life

LEARN something new everyday on your cruise with expert talks by presenters from the world of television and radio, says DEBORAH STONE

Cruising around the stunning coastline and through the inland waterways in Scotland has many rewards, as KATE BOHDANOWICZ finds out

CHARLOTTE CIVIL gains exclusive access to the Azura as she arrives in her Southampton home ahead of tonight's official christening ceremony

THERE'S no reason to sink thousands into a high season cruise, as EMILY BAMBER discovers when she goes in search of the best bargain European itineraries

PHIL DAVIES' children learn to cook with celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, as the family island hop the Caribbean

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