How to make shore excursions work for you, plus why you need to book a cruise on the Douro

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Hello and welcome to your weekly dose of cruise news and inspiration.
 
Cruise lines sell their excursions with a guarantee that whatever happens the ship will never sail without you. But when (and how) should you explore independently? Gillian Carmoodie has the low-down.

Elsewhere Vicky Mayer reveals why you should book a cruise on the Douro, Europe’s most underrated river.

 
Wishing you safe and happy travels, 

Your World of Cruising team
 
 
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