Who Sails for Us

The writers behind the bylines — monograms only, because a stock portrait would invent a face.

Yvette Lindqvist

Weekend reporter

Yvette writes with a brisk eye for the other passengers and how full the boat feels once the lines are off. She notices the queue, the first laugh from the guide, and whether a first-timer is left stranded at the rail.

Her review of Chicago Line Cruises

Camille Duarte

Room and deck reviewer

Camille writes warm notes for readers deciding whether to bring guests. She pays attention to how a deck feels once the light drops and whether the quieter seats still feel welcoming when the breeze sharpens.

Her review of Bateaux Parisiens

Colin Hartley

Contributing editor

Colin is unhurried and slightly formal — an old hand at boats who will say plainly when a harbour reach is smaller than the praise suggests, and when a crew’s humour is the real reason to board.

His review of Amsterdam Boat Cruises

Nadia Ferreira

Waterfront correspondent

Nadia keeps the atmosphere concrete: light on the water, the engine underfoot, the deck when the air turns cold. She writes mansions and intercoastal turns without drifting into postcard language.

Her review of Carrie B Cruises Venice Of America Tour

Simone Aubert

Dining-afloat columnist

Simone watches service and timing — what arrives when, whether guests who bring their own food are treated with ease, and how a captain sets the pace of a quiet canal evening.

Her review of Riverfront Gondola Tours

Malcolm Reyes

Senior reviewer

Malcolm is measured and sceptical. He names the trade-off — parking against a fine sunset, rain against a strong guide — and refuses to sand those edges off the page.

His review of Toronto Harbour Tours

Where a cruise offers gaming aboard, it is for guests aged 18+ and over. Gambling involves risk — play only with money you can afford to lose.