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 • Get a totally fresh perspective of popular destinations Venice, the Valley of the Kings and Singapore
DAWN REIGN • Get the most out of a Nile trip by taking a breathtaking sunrise balloon ride over Luxor and the majestic Valley of the Kings
FINDING SPACE IN VENICE • A sumptuous sail around the lagoon reveals how Venice still manages to offer visitors some quieter moments
LEISURE ISLAND • Travel back in time to the Singapore of yesteryear, where spectacular birdlife, scenic trails and a slower pace of life awaits
SEEING RED • Australia’s Kimberley coastline offers travellers a journey into the unknown, with the chance to see Aboriginal rock paintings, native crocodiles and some jaw-dropping scenery
FRENCH POLISH • See the Côte d’Azur’s Nice and St Tropez from a new perspective onboard Ponant’s gastronomic cruise to the south of France
S.S. VICTORIA • Uniworld’s delightful new ship S.S. Victoria offers guests the chance to enjoy a stylish river cruise onboard a luxury ship with great facilities, superb local cuisine and some very memorable excursions
FAMILY FRIENDLY CRUISES • Cruises are great for kids but do your homework before you take your brood onboard for a holiday that will earn you serious brownie points
SLOW & EASY • On an epic journey from Iceland to Greenland, mindful travel is the order of the day – as well as the chance to enjoy a cold beer brewed from icebergs
PRIVATE CRUISE ISLANDS • Once glamorous playgrounds for only billionaires and Bond villains, now we can all enjoy a little piece of paradise
EXCESS ALL AREAS • Boundary-breaking shows, extravagant pool parties, immersive shore excursions and an overnight stop in Mykonos – what’s it’s really like to sail the Greek Islands with Virgin Voyages?
Hassle-free CRUISING • Enjoy maximum time onboard your favourite ship by avoiding airport delays. Here’s our pick of the best no-fly cruise itineraries for 2025
THE ENTERTAINERS • From incredible aerialists and marvellous magicians to multilingual singers, onboard cruise artists reveal their tricks of the trade while sailing the world
BUENOS AIRES • Marrying modern energy with old-world charm, this cultural powerhouse of a city promises a triptych of tango traditions, characterful neighbourhoods and stellar steak dinners…
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MR MOTIVATOR • Wellness guru Mr Motivator will be onboard two Saga sailings this year. Here, he reveals what he loves about cruises and why the northern lights are on his bucket list