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.
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POSTCARDS • Take in St Kitts’ Caribbean colour by train, enjoy fusion cuisine and space history in Houston and marvel at Africa’s largest mosque in Casablanca
SCENIC ST KITTS • Enjoy a leisurely ride on the St Kitts Scenic Railway to see this cool Caribbean island from a totally different perspective
HOUSTON’S CULTURAL REVOLUTION • Best known as home to NASA, the Texan city is also home to museums and fusion food
COOL CASABLANCA • An eclectic mix of Moorish culture and a French colonial past gives Casablanca a uniquely intoxicating vibe
CRUISING THE GREAT LAKES • A cruise around North America’s Great Lakes on Viking Octantis offers a scenic and destination-rich adventure with memorable visits to Niagara Falls, Detroit and Milwaukee
SMOOTH OPERATOR • Ritz-Carlton has taken its ultra-luxe service to sea with 298-passenger superyacht Evrima. Prepare to be wowed…
GO WITH THE FLOW • See traditional Dutch windmills and vibrant tulips from a different perspective on a cosy Dutch barge cruise
7 of the Best SPORTY CRUISES • From golf voyages to racy F1 experiences, we’ve tracked down some of the best sport-centric cruise holidays
NORTHERN SOUL • Once unnavigable by cruise ships, the legendary Northwest Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the Arctic Ocean, is now open for summer exploration
Summer’s best MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES • From overnight stays along Italy’s Amalfi coast to enjoying a sunset yoga session in Croatia, discover summer 2024’s ten most exciting new Mediterranean itineraries
SOLO CRUISES • From pre-cruise meet-up groups to dedicated onboard solos evenings and luxe cabins, single travellers can now sail the world in style
CAPE TOWN • With unrivalled culture, an emerging food scene and stunning scenery, the ‘mother city’ is a must-visit destination on a South African getaway
SOMMELIERS AT SEA • Sipping your favourite vintage and discovering new wines is one of the great pleasures of cruising. We meet four sommeliers dedicated to helping you make the most of your ship’s cellars
REVIEWS • Princess Cruises’ new Sphere-class ship Sun Princess makes its debut as the biggest ship in the fleet, while A-ROSA Sena offers families the perfect river-cruise experience
SUN PRINCESS • Princess Cruises’ biggest ship to date combines some amazing new wow-factor flourishes with familiar favourites
A-ROSA SENA • A-ROSA has always stood out from the crowd, with its eye-catching river vessels dappled with rose petals and adorned with a giant pair of red lips on the bow. It’s now turning heads with Sena, the first-ever dedicated family river vessel and the only one to offer children’s swimming lessons
ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a question about your next cruise holiday? Get advice from our experts by emailing info@cruiseandtravel.co.uk
RICHARD ARNOLD • Good Morning Britain’s Entertainment Editor loves dressing up for dinner on a cruise and catching 40 winks anywhere in the world