Destinations
Cruise Destinations
Cruise destination guides by region, season and traveller type.
How to choose a cruise destination
Start with the kind of holiday you want. If you want sun and simple beach days, look at the Caribbean or Canary Islands. If you want history, food and busy port days, the Mediterranean is hard to beat. If you want scenery and a no-fly option from the UK, the Norwegian Fjords are one of the easiest places to start.
| Destination | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Winter sun, beaches, relaxed days | Flights, hurricane-season route changes, excursion costs |
| Mediterranean | Food, cities, culture, first cruises | Heat, crowds and long transfers from some ports |
| No-Fly Mediterranean | Longer warm-weather cruises from the UK | Check whether the extra sea days suit you |
| Norwegian Fjords | Scenery, no-fly cruises, calm holidays | Use the fjords map to check deep-fjord ports and popular excursions |
| No-Fly Norwegian Fjords | Beginner-friendly 7-night UK round trips | Compare the ports that make a fjords route scenic |
| Alaska | Wildlife, glaciers, bucket-list scenery | Flights, hotels and higher excursion costs |
| Canary Islands | Winter sun, no-fly routes, varied islands | More sea days on UK round trips |
| No-Fly Canary Islands | Winter sun without airport stress | Pack for both UK sea days and warm island days |
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Caribbean Cruises Guide
A UK traveller guide to Caribbean cruise routes, best months, island styles, cruise lines, hurricane season and practical booking tips.
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Mediterranean Cruises Guide
Compare Mediterranean cruise routes, ports, seasons and cruise lines for a practical first cruise or culture-focused sailing.
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No-Fly Mediterranean Cruises from the UK
Compare no-fly Mediterranean cruises from the UK, including Southampton routes, typical ports, cruise lines, journey length, sea days and what to check before booking.
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Norwegian Fjords Cruises Guide
Plan a Norwegian Fjords cruise with advice on scenic routes, ports, cabins, weather, packing and who this peaceful itinerary suits best.
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Norwegian Fjords Cruise Map
A practical Norwegian Fjords cruise map guide showing the main fjord ports, route patterns, scenic sail-ins, excursion ideas and which ports suit different travellers.
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No-Fly Norwegian Fjords Cruises from the UK
A practical guide to no-fly Norwegian Fjords cruises from the UK, including Southampton routes, best fjord ports, cruise lines, cabins, excursions and what to check before booking.
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Alaska Cruises Guide
A practical introduction to Alaska cruises, including wildlife, glaciers, route choices, packing, costs and first-time booking tips.
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Canary Islands Cruises Guide
A UK traveller guide to Canary Islands cruises, including no-fly options, winter sun, ports, sea days and packing advice.
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No-Fly Canary Islands Cruises from the UK
A practical guide to no-fly Canary Islands cruises from the UK, covering Southampton routes, winter sun, sea days, ports, cruise lines, packing and costs.
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Northern Europe Cruises Guide
A UK traveller guide to Northern Europe cruises, including Baltic ports, city breaks, weather, packing and who these routes suit.
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Asia Cruises Guide
A practical introduction to Asia cruises, covering routes, seasons, ports, flights, visas, excursions and who these cruises suit.
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Australia and South Pacific Cruises Guide
A UK traveller guide to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises, including routes, seasons, flights, packing and costs.
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