Sail from Venice – after flying for a pound

ROYAL Caribbean is offering flights from Edinburgh to Venice for £1pp to herald its new fly-cruise route, which starts next year. Join Rhapsody of the Seas for a seven-night round-trip from Venice to Santorini and Katakolon in Greece, Dubrovnik in Croatia and Kotor in Montenegro. Prices start at £950pp for the departure on October 10, 2020, including direct flights and transfers. The trip must be booked by August 12. royalcaribbean.co.uk

Half-price heat

Book now to snap up a halfprice, sun-drenched luxury Caribbean cruise aboard newly revamped small ship Insignia this autumn. The seven-night Mayan Mosaic round-trip departs from Miami on October 23 and calls at Key West in Florida, Harvest Caye in Belize, Roatan in Honduras and Costa Maya in Mexico. Balcony cabins cost from £1,959pp (down from the brochure price of £4,509pp). The price includes flights, wi-fi and a choice of either £325 onboard credit, four excursions or a drinks package. oceaniacruises.com

Last-minute discount

Fred. Olsen is offering £100 off many cruises this month and next. Quote ‘EXTRA100’ when booking by August 13 and you’ll get an 11-night Spain, Portugal and Madeira voyage on board Braemar from Southampton on August 27 from £899pp. Alternatively, a nine-night Danube Discovery river cruise aboard Brabant from Budapest on August 29 costs from £1,999pp, including flights. fredolsencruises.com

Narrowboat bargain

Forget foreign exchange rates and navigate Britain’s waterways instead. Black Prince has at least 20 per cent off breaks from nine UK bases until August 31. For example, you can potter round the Peak District in a cosy narrowboat sleeping up to five. One week’s boat hire is now from £1,119, down from £1,599. black-prince.com

Foodie heaven

Luxury French cruise line Ponant has teamed up with Relais & Chateaux for gastronomy-themed cruises next year. Two-Michelin-star chef Mathieu Guibert will be on board the sleek 92-cabin super-yacht Jacques Cartier for a Treasures of Brittany cruise from St Malo to Nantes. Gorge on fresh seafood, devour two gala dinners, join cookery classes and shop at markets ashore. The seven-night cruise departs on September 20, 2020. Fares start at £4,286pp. ponant.com