Cruise news

● THE green-fingered among us will be in their earthly elements on this garden-themed river cruise along the Seine.

Brightwater Holidays has teamed up with A-ROSA River Cruises to host a glorious cruise taking in some of Europe’s most spectacular gardens.

During the eight-day voyage departing London St Pancras International on September 3 you’ll visit Monet’s garden in Giverny. There’s also Le Jardin Plume, a structured garden within a Normandy orchard, and stops at the Bois des Moutiers created by British gardeners. Smell hundreds of varieties of roses at the Jardins d’angélique at Montmain and take a walk through a sunken lavender garden at the Jardins Agapanthe. From £2,495, all inclusive.brightwaterholidays.

● WHO says cruising isn’t for children? MSC Cruises believes its younger guests are just as important as the grown-ups and is about to launch its second web series, Cabin 12006. There are seven episodes that follow teenagers Markus and Lucas as they go on their first cruise.

They’ll take in the best of the Med including Genoa, Naples, Valletta and Marseille, all the while learning about the history, attractions and, of course, food. msccruises.co.uk

● SPEAKING of child-friendly cruising, Disney Cruise Line will take guests guests on an epic adventure this year. Spider-man, Captain America and Captain Marvel will appear in live shows and themed activities on nine five-night Disney Magic Caribbean and Bahamian cruises until March. Following the release of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, there will be a Star Wars day at sea on Disney Fantasy. Guests will be taken far, far away (well, the Caribbean) on a seven-night cruise with Darth Vader, C-3PO and others. disneycruiseline.co.uk