Cruise International

Cruise International 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 International tells you all you need to know.

EDITOR’S LETTER

BAR HARBOR, MAINE

TIVUA ISLAND, FIJI

NEWS

LIFE & STYLE

FOOD & DRINK

POSTCARDS • Celebrate the tuneful stylings of Satchmo in New York and the grand architecture of underrated Italian city Trieste on excursions ashore

ALL THAT JAZZ • Explore the wonderful world of Louis Armstrong in New York City’s new museum, celebrating the life of a legend

BEST OF TRIESTE • With its pastel neoclassical facades and tempting coffee houses, this elegant Italian port has more than a hint of Vienna

ROMANCE OF THE RHINE • Let your imagination run wild on the river that inspired the icons of the Romantic era

RISING SUN • The Far East favourite is coming back to the fore this winter, so get your fill of centuries of Japanese culture from the comfort of a cruise ship

GET THE GREEN LIGHT • Set off in search of the aurora borealis on an enchanting northern lights adventure along the Norwegian coast

CALL OF NATURE • Pristine reefs and paradise islands await on a sustainable sailing through Central America

BIRD WATCHING EXPEDITIONS • From puffins in the Arctic to penguins in Antarctica, via bald eagles and blue-footed boobies, we line up some of the best bird species to see by ship

UNLOCK THE KEYS • Discover Florida’s chain of small-scale coral islands on a post-cruise road trip

Win! AN ICELANDIC ESCAPE • Swan Hellenic is giving away a round-island cruise for two to explore Iceland in depth

DRESSING FOR DINNER • From formal to freestyle and casual to country-club chic, what to pack for a cruise can be confusing. We decipher the dress codes so you can come prepared

VALENCIA • Spain’s third city is enjoying a moment in the spotlight thanks to its enchanting architecture, sumptuous seafood and warm welcome

SUSTAINABLE SHIPS • Cruise comes in for a lot of criticism regarding its environmental impact, but these lines are leading the way to a more eco-friendly future

REVIEWS • Find out what to expect from newcomer Explora Journeys, a super-sized ship from sister brand MSC Cruises, and Oceania Cruises’ first debut in a decade

EXPLORA I • The first of Explora Journeys’ brand-new fleet is now up and running, offering its guests relaxed luxury at sea

VISTA • Oceania Cruises has ripped up the rulebook with its first new ship in a decade, while still maintaining its culinary credentials

MSC EURIBIA • With all of the glamour and all-ages fun you expect from MSC Cruises but on a grander scale, guests will find much to enjoy on board

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a question about your next cruise holiday? Get advice from our experts by emailing info@cruiseandtravel.co.uk

NICK HEWER • The former Countdown presenter and advisor to Lord Alan Sugar on The Apprentice talks epic road trips to Ulaanbaatar and his next cruise adventure in Atlantic Canada