Cruises in Middle East
Cruising: shore excursions
A day trip to Petra? You betcha
Ian McIntosh explores the wonders of this ancient city in Jordan hewn in rock.
Cruise review
Cruise test: Brilliance of the Seas
Joanna Hall Brilliance was the second of Royal Caribbean's Radiance class of ships.
Middle East
Ancient forts, Persian ports
From its glitzy shopping to enormous mosques, the Middle East makes an impact, writes Joanna Hall.
United Arab Emirates
Dunes and dates, sea and sand
Gabrielle Costa joins a new cruise route around the United Arab Emirates.
Photo galleries
On board the world's most beautiful ship
Is the MSC Splendida the most beautiful cruise ship ever built?
Travellers Tips
Q&A
Your questions
Can you recommend the must-see countries in Europe and a suitable homeward-bound cruise?









