Cruise holidays
Sail away and relax amid an ever-changing backdrop. From the colourful Mediterranean to the shimmering Antarctic, let our selection of watery destinations help inspire your ideal cruise break.
Top 5: Water holidays
Plane-free holidays
Bitesized guide: Indian Ocean islands
If Disney created a magical marine setting encapsulating island paradise in its most picture-perfect form, the result would surely echo the dipping palms and crystal waters of the Indian Ocean's islands....
Cruise routes: which is right for you? Part I - choosing by traveller type
Part I of our cruise routes series helps you select the best route for your holiday. Read on for the best cruise routes for first-time cruisers, families, couples, older cruisers and...
, France
The unspoilt island of Corsica combines the best of Italy and France with its stylish and pretty seaside resorts and dramatic mountain ranges. Those arriving by boat to the island will...
, Mexique
Cozumel describes itself as a ‘Mexican heart with a Caribbean soul', and this tropical island resort, located off the Yucatan Peninsula, provides an evocative blend of Afro-Latino cultures. Renowned for its...
, Canaries
Bustling Gran Canaria has a similar north-south divide to Tenerife in terms of weather and character. The south is hot, dry, relatively arid and home to brash new resorts such as...
, Açores
Mysterious and remote, to those who haven't experienced them, the nine Azores Islands lie 1,500 km (950 miles) west of Portugal in the mid-Atlantic, and as such form a popular port...
, Suède
Passengers on cruise ships arriving in Stockholm are greeted by one of the most stunning locales of any capital city in the world. Over 30% of the city is made up...
, Bahamas
Most cruise passengers sailing into the Bahamas are only familiar with the busy capital of Nassau, however, the archipelago actually consists of around 700 islands, with fewer than 40 of them...
, Mexique
Acapulco Bay is home to one of the most exciting cities in the Americas where an explosive mix of risqué nightlife, funky bars, gorgeous beaches and fine waterfront restaurants attract Mexico's...
, Bulgarie
Rich in ancient monuments and one of the most visited tourist destinations on the Black Sea, the fascinating city and fishing port of Nesebur is a magnet for cruises visiting the...
Palermo, Italie
Invaded by Arabs, Normans and others, Palermo, Sicily's capital city, Palermo, has been the fortunate victim of a series of benefactors over the centuries. The end result is a jumbled...
, Inde
Still known as Bombay to many, Mumbai is a city of extremes where ostentatious wealth is often flaunted alongside dire poverty. Brash, young and relatively westernised, the city is home to...
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