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Cruise holidays are surging in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. Setting sail gives you an immediate sense of freedom, and it’s the perfect way to see the world in style, without the hassle of complicated travel arrangements.
It’s the sheer variety of destinations to choose from that’s encouraging almost 2 million brits to opt for a cruise each year. While the Caribbean’s winter sun, the Mediterranean’s year-round appeal and the majestic beauty of the Norwegian fjords continue to make them the top three destinations, a cruise can also take you to far-flung places, such as Japan or the arctic.
River cruises are also showing a phenomenal rise in bookings. the Rhine, seine, Danube and Portugal’s “River of Gold” are enduringly popular, but travellers are also looking east, to destinations like India’s Ganges River.
of course, you can opt for all-out luxury if that’s what you’re after, but because many cruises are all-inclusive, they actually offer fantastic value for money. this is making them popular with multigenerational family groups, so some ships now offer family apartments or staterooms, plus activity clubs to keep the children busy.
In fact, cruises are now so much in demand that 16 new ocean-going ships were launched this year, and another 20 are due in 2019. Check out our 12-page guide for a fabulous selection of river, sea or ocean cruises. >>