Health reporter André Picard knows all about what germs lurk on a cruise ship. In public-health circles, massive cruise ships have long been looked upon derisively as little more than floating petri dishes, a belief that was magnified during the COVID pandemic. So when we asked him to sail the Queen Anne, Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years, naturally he had his hesitations. But as he reports, the whole experience was a pleasant surprise, from the medical-grade HEPA filters to the wide variety of excursions. Read more.

Also this week: In Copenhagen, it’s always the perfect time to go for an outdoor dip; plus: exploring Greenland from a special vantage point.

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