The best cruise holidays around Europe and the Caribbean including private island from £46pp a night
CRUISE Week kicks off on Monday with companies and agents across the country offering great deals to tempt passengers on board.
Organised by the Cruise Line Industry Association, it aims to show the value and choice on ocean and river sailings.
And today we’re celebrating in this special section.
We’ve put together some hot cruise offers to inspire you.
There are sailings to suit all budgets and interests over the next two pages.
NEW YEAR ON THE RHINE: Enjoy the Christmas markets and New Year celebrations on this very special cruise from Riviera Travel.
Departing Cologne in Germany this December 28, the MS Oscar Wilde will sail along the Rhine Gorge, calling at Rüdesheim, Frankfurt and Koblenz, where you will get to spend New Year’s Eve before returning aboard for a gala dinner.
Prices for the five-night cruise are now from £1,609pp, including return flights or Eurostar and transfers, full board, guided visits and tours and wifi.
To book, go to rivieratravel.co.uk or call 01283 523431.
ULTIMATE ALASKAN ADVENTURE: Take a bucket list cruise from Seattle, US, to the wonders of the Alaskan wilderness with Holland America Line.
You can secure your cruise with just a £1 deposit as part of Cruise Week.
The seven-day Alaskan Explorer break onboard the Westerdam includes a call at Puget Sound and scenic sailing along Stephens Passage, a stop in Juneau and cruising on Endicott Arm, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria before returning to Seattle.
Prices for the voyage, departing May 12, 2024, are from £2,049pp, including direct flights from London, pre-cruise hotel stay in Seattle, transfers, and the Have It All package including full-board, speciality dining, shore excursion credit, elite drinks package, wifi and tips.
Book at hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8605.
MED DELIGHTS WITH PRINCESS: As part of Cruise Week you can secure any 2024 Princess Cruises sailing with just a £50pp deposit if you book before September 24.
There’s a free Stateroom upgrade for anyone booking before October 31.
That means you can enjoy a 14-night sailing in a superior balcony cabin from just £115pp, per day.
Enjoy a luxury stay in a mini-suite on Sky Princess on its 14-night Spain and Portugal cruise, departing Southampton on November 2, 2024, from £1,599pp.
The ship calls at Lisbon, Seville, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Barcelona, Malaga and Bilbao and the price includes full board, kids’ clubs and entertainment.
Visit princess.com or call 0344 33 88 661.
NORTHERN EUROPE WITH MSC: Explore the latest luxury liner from MSC Cruises, the MSC Euribia, on the Northern Pearls itinerary straight from Southampton this November 17.
You will enjoy seven nights on this brand new ship from just £449pp for an inside cabin, including full board and entertainment.
There’s also an onboard gym and pools, plus service charges and gratuities are included in the fare.
The cruise calls at Hamburg, Zeebrugge for Bruges, Rotterdam and Le Havre before returning to Southampton.
For booking, visit msccruises.co.uk.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SAVINGS: Royal Caribbean International have some great family deals in Cruise Week.
Kids under 12 sharing a cabin with two adults sail from £99 on the Explorer Of The Seas’ Greek Islands cruise on May 18, 2024.
The ship features tons of exciting activities including the Perfect Storm waterslide duo, FlowRider surf simulator and climbing wall.
It departs Ravenna, Italy, and calls at Santorini, Mykonos, Athens (from Piraeus) and Split in Croatia before returning to Italy.
Fares with the special offer start from just £1,914 in total for a family of four and include full board, kids’ clubs and entertainment.
CARIBBEAN LUXURY: Enjoy the ultimate exotic escape with a six-night cruise onboard Celebrity Beyond during its Western Caribbean sailing, including a stop-off at the Perfect Day at CocoCay private island.
Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 26, 2024, the cruise calls at the Bahamas isle as well as Grand Cayman and Bimini, Bahamas.
Prices are from £1,456pp including full board, entertainment and theatre shows, sun decks and pools, live music, kids’ clubs and ice cream.
Wifi, tips and drinks can be added in an all-inclusive package.
Flights are extra.
To book, go to celebritycruises.co.uk or call 0800 441 4054.