Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

As 2025 draws to a close, one small Atlantic island is preparing for one of European cruising’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve traditions. Guests on cruise ships in Funchal Bay on Madeira Island will ...

World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2024 programme. The finest cruise brands ...

With over 1,660 flights scheduled to land in Madeira in August alone, it’s clear that this magical island is having a moment. Adrift in the Atlantic 400km north of the Canary Islands, the autonomous ...

LOOKING to save on holidays on the high seas? Cruise companies are going all out to get you booking, with their January Wave ...