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 • Enjoy thrills in Hanoi, dip into Fiji’s secret Blue Lagoon and take in impressionist art in Normandy
HANOI ROCKS • A visit to Vietnam’s buzzing capital gives visitors the chance to enjoy great cuisine, modern history and a daring train encounter
SHOW ME THE MONET • Discover the enduring wonder of 150 years of painterly art on a Seine cruise through Normandy’s most scenic spots
INTO THE BLUE LAGOON • Discover your sense of adventure on a swimming trip to the caves of Sawa-i-Lau in Fiji’s Yasawas Islands
Trip the LIGHT FANTASTIC • On an epic journey from Edinburgh to Bergen, Scotland’s historic ties with Scandinavia come alive against the backdrop of the Midnight Sun
QUEEN ANNE • Cunard’s first ship in 14 years, Queen Anne is set to raise the bar with a super-stylish interior and slew of new attractions. Book now – this is going to be a hot ticket
DOURO DELIGHTS • New river ship Avalon Alegria offers visitors to Portugal’s iconic waterway the chance to enjoy a culture-filled cruise
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT CABIN • Don’t book your next cruise holiday before getting the lowdown on how to find your perfect stateroom at sea
ECLIPSE OF THE HEART • A once-in-a-lifetime cruise on Emerald Princess offers the chance to see a solar eclipse and a memorable journey through the Panama Canal
GARDEN-INSPIRED CRUISE ROUTES • Discover the world’s best gardens on your next cruise, and take some horticultural inspiration home with you
WILD & WONDERFUL • Discover Peru’s mysterious ‘Jungle of Mirrors’ on a luxurious Amazon cruise filled with amazing animal encounters and time for some self-reflection
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Enjoy a leisurely visit to the destination of your dreams with one of these nine inspirational cruise and stay holidays
ADVENTURE EXPERTS • From taking a submarine to the bottom of the ocean to Antarctic expeditions, we talk to three experts about how cruise travel allows you to embrace your intrepid side at sea
MELBOURNE • This buzzing Australian metropolis offers visitors a heady mixture of vibrant beach life, exemplary Victorian architecture, great indigenous art and some of the country’s finest cuisine
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RUSSELL WATSON • Acclaimed singer Russell loves Venice with a passion and can’t wait to sail there this autumn onboard Uniworld’s SS La Venezia for an exclusive show
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