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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

Why Rhodes is a practical cruise destination to explore independently. Discover the walkable Old Town and transport options for day visitors. The best Greek Island for cruisers? There’s a strong argument for Rhodes being the best Greek Island that cruise ships visit. This is partly…

Mykonos Old Port as seen from the Mykonos Sea Bus.

Mykonos cruise terminal to Town: Bus, walk or water taxi? With 2026 prices

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. This guide looks at the best way for cruise passengers to get from the port at Tourlos to the Town…

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,…

The Shotover Jet on the Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand.

The best places to go jetboating in New Zealand

When choosing a destination for jetboating in New Zealand, look for river trips. Here’s why. New Zealand is not exactly short of things to do. One day you might kayak to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, the next seeing the albatross colony near…

The Bishop's Cruises boat at One Foot Island, Aitutaki.

Visiting One Foot Island on an Aitutaki Lagoon cruise

In the Cook Islands, the Bishop’s Cruises boat crosses one of the most spectacular lagoons on earth. And One Foot Island is the target at the other end of the Aitutaki Lagoon. Trevally in the Cook Islands There’s quite a commotion by the boat. Yelps…