10 unique cruises

VISIT THE HOME OF SANTA

Crush through ice on the Arctic Ocean, sightsee by helicopter on the lookout for walruses, seals, whales and polar bears, or take a hot-air balloon ride at 90º N.

BREWERY AT SEA

If you like craft beer, you’ll love this cruise with a difference. The Red Frog Pub And Brewery are located on the 3954-passenger Carnival Vista – the first North American ship to have a brewery.

ZEN CRUISE

Find your inner self with a powerful transformational journey at sea celebrating mindfulness through yoga, healing arts and music.

CONCERTS AT SEA

Take a cruise with Kid Rock, KISS, Alabama or Lynyrd Skynyrd. Rock concerts are popping up in the cruise scene with the success of Rock The Boat, the world’s greatest floating music festival.

HOPE ON A FREIGHTER

Mix it up with big ship captains and hop aboard a cargo ship expedition that allows you to get a closer look at life in the sea.

RIVER CRUISING

If you fancy making a splash without the open sea and big crowds, river cruising is more serene and less overwhelming.

OPEN SEA SCUBA DIVING

If you fancy jumping off the ship in the middle of the sea, more cruise lines are offering diving classes for adventurous passengers.

LEARN TO SURF

Royal Caribbean’s onboard FlowRider surf simulator gives you the chance to learn surfing while cruising. You can practise in the safe confines of the ship before trying your luck in one of the beach stops you’re heading to.

GO UNDER IN A SUBMARINE

Experience how it feels to descend to 100ft underwater and an up-close look at marine life in the wild with a submarine cruise.

STITCH AT SEA

Yes, believe it or not, there’s a dedicated cruise for quilters! Join

fellow seamstresses at sea.