Cruise & Travel

Cruise & Travel is the leading cruise magazine, dedicated to helping both the cruise holiday enthusiast and first-timers alike to enjoy the best that cruising has to offer. Every issue is packed with fascinating features and glorious photographs of exotic destinations, romantic ports and secret hideaways. It is also full of useful information about life on board, plus expert advice on which ship to choose and the best time to travel. Whether you’ve cruised before or are planning the holiday of a lifetime, Cruise & Travel tells you all you need to know.

Cruise & Travel

EDITOR’S LETTER

THE NEW WAVE • There are a host of new cruise trends on the 2026 horizon. Here, the experts tell all about coolcations, luxury small yachts, flexible river cruises and off-season sailings on the Med

NEW SHIPS 2026 • Prepare to set sail in style on one – or more – of these incredible new cruise ships

GLOBAL ADVENTURES • With world cruises costing from just £131 a day per person, here’s everything you need to know about booking your trip of a lifetime

8 AMAZING THINGS YOU CAN DO ON A RIVER CRUISE • Whether you want to see the Nile at dawn from a balloon or see the ‘big five’ up close, a river cruise can get you there

16 Amazing cruises THE WORLD’S BEST RIVERS • From Europe to exotic destinations, a river cruise is a relaxing way to see the world. Here’s our guide to eight of the top waterways and the lines that will take you there

LUXURY • Sailing on a luxury ship opens the door to some incredible five-star experiences. From sensational cuisine and attentive service to hotel-style decor and immersive excursions, this is the pinnacle of cruising...

PREMIUM • Enjoy your next cruise on a ship that ticks all the service, cuisine and entertainment boxes without breaking the bank

CONTEMPORARY • Modern-day cruising calls for fun-loving ships with great design that will appeal to cruise fans of all ages

CLASSIC • These much-loved British cruise lines offer traditional cruise holidays at wallet-friendly prices

SMALL SHIPS & SPECIALIST • Enjoy a memorable cruise adventure on these specialist small- and tall-ship lines with great service and knowledgeable crews

EXPEDITION • Expedition cruises take you to the heart of the world’s most breathtaking, remote and challenging destinations. Bucket list at the ready? Here’s the lowdown…

RIVER • Take in the wonders of the world’s best waterways on a modern river ship

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