Travel Monitor is thrilled to welcome Fiona Harper as our dedicated cruise writer. With more than 20 years of experience, Fiona is a seasoned travel and cruise journalist whose passion for the sea is evident in every story she tells.
Whether she’s sailing on a small yacht charter or a luxury mega-liner, Fiona’s expertise and enthusiasm for cruising shine through her words and images. Her extensive experience spans both polar regions, transoceanic crossings, and iconic routes such as Cape Horn. In recent years, she has explored the Kimberley, South Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia’s Spice Islands, West Papua and Papua New Guinea, the Mississippi River, and Antarctica’s Weddell Sea.
A wealth of experience at sea

Fiona isn’t just an observer—she’s a true mariner. Having captained five of her own yachts and worked as a charter skipper, she understands the cruise industry from the inside out. Her deep knowledge of cruising trends, destinations, ports of call, and industry developments makes her an invaluable addition to Travel Monitor.
Her work is widely published in cruise and travel publications globally, and her insight into the evolving cruise landscape ensures that Travel Monitor readers will stay informed on the latest news and trends.