Adam Coulter

U.K. Executive Editor

Adam Coulter is Executive Editor, Cruise Critic UK & Australia. He has been cruising since 1997, when he went on his very first cruise with his mum and brother, a Caribbean cruise onboard Celebrity Century. There was a 13-year pause till he got back on his next cruise, Norwegian Gem in Europe, and he hasn’t stopped cruising since. He has been lucky enough to travel to all four corners of the globe by ship – beyond the Arctic Circle, below the Antarctic Circle, the Chilean fjords and Alaska and everywhere inbetween including The Galapagos, Philippines and Borneo.

When not cruising, Adam is mainly ferrying his kids around – to rugby, volunteering at Park Run, the cinema and theme parks. He loves running, cooking, box sets, fine wines, live bands and immersive theatre, as well as travel in general. In 2022 he ticked off the three ‘As’ that were at the top of his bucket list – Alaska, Australia and Antarctica – and joined the 7 Continents Club – all in the space of five months.

He lives in London with his wife and one child, Raff.

Adam is a regular speaker at events such as the Luxury Travel Show, Cruise 360 in Australia, International Cruise Summit and Seatrade Europe. He has been quoted in numerous UK media outlets including the Daily Express, Observer, the Mirror, the Guardian and the BBC.

Number of cruises:

120

Best destination:

Australia & New Zealand

Favorite excursion:

Wine and food tasting

Favorite port:

Sydney (Australia)

Last cruise:

SeaDream I

Next cruise:

Awaiting my next sailing!

Recent articles by Adam Coulter

Yachts moored outside of Gustavia as seen from SeaDream I pool deck (Photo: Adam Coulter)

Staying Overnight in St Barts on a Cruise

We checked out St Barts on SeaDeream I to find out what it's like to stay overnight in the billionaire's playground on a cruise

4 min read

What is the Most Luxurious Cruise Line?

We take a look at the type of luxury offered by Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, SeaDream, Scenic and Paul Gauguin to help you decide the lux line for you

7 min read

Gwen Stefani pushes the button to christen Carnival Jubilee (Photo: Judy Tran)

10 Things to Know About Maiden Voyages and Inaugural Sailings on Brand-New Ships

Are you cruising on a maiden voyage or inaugural sailing? Here are 10 things to know about sailing on a brand-new cruise ship.

6 min read

I Took a Luxury Cruise Over Thanksgiving. Here's What It Was Like

We got onboard Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Ilma over Thanksgiving

5 min read

A polar bear on a beach in Greenland (Photo: John Shedwick)

From Sublime to Stressful: Cruise Critic’s Editors Share Their Best – and Worst – Experiences of 2024

Cruise Critic's editorial staff spent a cumulative 318 nights at sea in 2024. So what were our favorite moments -- and those that we hope never happen again? Read on for our best and worst cruise moments of 2024.

16 min read

Tamarind on Holland America (Plus Menu)

One of our five favorite sushi restaurants at sea, Tamarind on Holland America is the place to go for fresh sushi, sashimi and other Pan-Asian delicacies. The eclectic venue blends flavors from Southeast Asia, China and Japan and is open for both lunch and dinner. Come early, and enjoy pre-dinner drinks at its similarly themed cocktail bar.

3 min read

Pinnacle Grill on Holland America (Plus Menu)

Where do you go for juicy steak, fresh seafood and an intimate dining experience on a Holland America cruise? Pinnacle Grill, the line's Pacific Northwest-inspired steakhouse, is the ultimate date night for those craving everything from filet mignon to king crab legs.

3 min read