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The swirling sands of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland.

Providence cruise to Whitehaven Beach: Whitsundays day tour guide with prices & times

First time on the Providence Whitehaven Beach cruise? This guide covers departure details, tour highlights, ticket info, packing tips, and how to make the most of the day. Providence Whitehaven Beach tour overview and what to expect This is a full-day sailing adventure aboard a…

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

8 bucket list activities to pack into your Iceland trip

What Iceland does best is natural experiences you’ll not encounter anywhere else in the world. And here are eight of the most extraordinary. Snorkel the Silfra Fissure Once you’re in the water – and its temperature is only a smidge above freezing point – you…

Icebergs on the Jökulsárlón lagoon, Iceland.

Seeing icebergs up close in a RIB on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón

Taking a rigid inflatable boat cruise on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón allows you to get up close to icebergs and the glacier wall. Flotation suits on Jökulsárlón Nobody is ever going to look dignified in a flotation suit. But better to look undignified than to fall into…

An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…

Popeye cruise, Adelaide: Ticket prices, departure times & visitor guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Popeye river cruise in Adelaide: ticket prices, departure times, cruise duration, and what you'll see along the Torrens River. I explain the route between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo, boarding locations, and how the Popeye…

Why you should book a Coorong kayaking tour – not a cruise

The sense of adventure and gentle pace make a Coorong kayaking tour in South Australia more memorable than a cruise from Goolwa. Why book a Coorong kayaking tour – summarised The Mouth of the Murray and 90 Mile Beach are included. You can get closer…

A selection of Chicago's architecture from the Chicago River.

Why you should do a Chicago architecture cruise AND walking tour

Do an architecture walking tour in Chicago to see inside the buildings and get more depth. Do an architecture cruise for the magnificent views. To skip the explanation and choose from a range of Chicago architecture tours, head this way. Getting to know Chicago’s architecture…

Rhodes Town, as seen from aboard the Majestic Princess in May 2025.

Why Rhodes is a great cruise destination to explore independently

The location of the Rhodes cruise terminal next to the city walls makes the largest of the Dodecanese Islands ideal for exploring without a shore excursion. The best Greek Island for cruisers? There’s a strong argument for Rhodes being the best Greek Island that cruise…

Mykonos Old Port as seen from the Mykonos Sea Bus.

How close is Mykonos Town to the cruise terminal?

Mykonos Town is 2.5km away from the cruise terminal at Mykonos New Port. It’s a horrible walk – take the Sea Bus water taxi instead. Mykonos for cruise passengers The party island of Mykonos is a very popular stop for cruise ships. Some would say…

Tricots rayés, clownfish and giant lighthouse: An Amedee Island boat trip

In New Caledonia, Amedee Island is frequented by semi-aquatic sea snakes, but on a glass-bottomed boat trip there are plenty more surprises beneath the water To skip the story and book a full day trip to Amedee Island from Noumea, with a glass-bottomed boat tour,…