David Nikel

Travel Writer & Cruise Ship Speaker

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Cruise Travel Writer

I share cruise travel tips and cover the goings on in the global cruise industry in my role as a senior contributor at Forbes.com.

David Nikel cruise ship writer in Norway.
Me with MSC Euribia in Flåm, Norway.

Hey there!

My name is David Nikel, a British-Norwegian writer and speaker with a special interest in the global cruise industry. As a senior contributor at Forbes.com, I share regular cruise tips and cover breaking news and ship reviews from cruise lines in Europe and around the world.

Here are just a few of my recent articles:

Cruising in Norway

Why Norway Is Now A Year-Round Cruise Travel Destination (Forbes.com)

How To Plan A Norwegian Fjords Cruise In 2025 (Forbes.com)

Norway Cruises Could Be At Risk From Stricter Weather Safety Rules (Forbes.com)

Cruise Travel Tips

How To Pack Like A Pro For A Norway Cruise (Forbes.com)

5 Smart Ways To Get Free Drinks On A Cruise (Forbes.com)

Leave These 7 Items At Home Before Your Next Cruise (Forbes.com)

Cruise Ships

P&O ‘Arvia’: See Inside Britain’s Biggest Cruise Ship (Forbes.com)

‘MSC Euribia’: See Inside Northern Europe’s Newest Cruise Ship (Forbes.com)

See Inside ‘Trollfjord,’ Hurtigruten’s Signature Coastal Cruise Ship (Forbes.com)

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