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Stormy seas and stand-up: My week on Virgin Voyages’ UK comedy cruise

Marc Shoffman found plenty to laugh about on Virgin Voyages’ 2025 UK Comedy Fest cruise

The Independent UK

9 best cruises to tick off your travel bucket list

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman selects some of the best sailings to enjoy natural and man-made wonders in your lifetime

The Independent UK

I cruised around eight Greek islands last summer and this gem was the best

From culture to culinary delights, a Greek island cruise offers plenty to entertain and enrich passengers, says Marc Shoffman

The Independent UK

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From mast climbs to monastery steps: My Greek island small ship cruise odyssey under sail

Marc Shoffman gets a different view of the Greek islands on a small ship sailing with Star Clippers

The Independent UK

Behind the scenes at the float-out of Disney’s latest $900 million cruise ship

With Disney expanding its fleet, Marc Shoffman joined the crowds to welcome the latest heroes and villains-themed cruise ship

The Independent UK

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HOTELS: Marc Shoffman checks in

The Independent UK

Cinematic landscapes, epic wildlife spotting and plenty of ice – our unforgettable family cruise through Alaska

Marc Shoffman discovers what Alaska has to offer when it comes to a family cruise

The Independent UK

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A decade at sea: How P&O Cruises’ Britannia still flies the flag for British cruising

Marc Shoffman met the P&O Cruises loyalists during Britannia’s 10th anniversary sailing and found out what it takes to retain a ship’s legendary status

The Independent UK

From breakfast with a Eurovision winner to dancing to Bon Jovi: My wild weekend on a 1980s cruise

Ambassador is usually associated with an older clientele, but Marc Shoffman found plenty of youthful exuberance and a lot of Lycra on the cruise brand’s ‘Back to the 1980s’ sailing

The Independent UK

Revealed: How family-friendly is a Cunard cruise?

Luxury cruises aren’t just for adults, as Marc Shoffman discovered on a Cunard cruise with his young family

The Independent UK

A first look at the $1 billion MSC World America cruise ship, from thrill-seeking rides to Dirty Dancing

MSC World America has something to offer cruise passengers from all sides of the pond, as Marc Shoffman discovered on one of the first sailings aboard the new megaship

The Independent UK

From vast views to vineyards: Why a river cruise is the best way to get a true taste of Bordeaux

A new itinerary through the famous wine region in southwestern France promises chocolate, charm and chateaux – cruise writer Marc Shoffman sails down the Garonne and Dordogne to test it out

The Independent UK

Behind the scenes of $100 million Allure of the Seas cruise ship revamp

Royal Caribbean has ‘amplified’ the cruise ship ahead of summer sailings in the Med

The Independent UK

A Christmas cruise with MSC: My week searching for Santa and the perfect cup of tea

Self-confessed Scrooge Marc Shoffman discovers how festive a Christmas cruise can be

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Disney Treasure cruise first look: Adventures with Aladdin and Donald Duck

CRUISE: There is treasure to be found on this new vessel, says Marc Shoffman, as he spends a nostalgic three nights on the water

The Week

Ambassador cruise review: exploring Norway’s stunning Fjordland

As cruise aficionados know, sailing is as much about the journey as the destination. One of the best ways of experiencing this is sailing in the fjords of Norway. You get 360-degrees of scenery, from waterfalls and clear water to mountains that almost touch the heavens.

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