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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SHOPPING • GET YOUR WINTER-SUN WARDROBE READY WITH THESE TRAVEL MUST-HAVES
CRUISE WELL • THE LATEST HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS FROM AROUND THE CRUISE WORLD
NEW SHIPS • Feel your heart pumping as you drop down a 10-deck slide or spot a bald eagle soaring overhead on these ocean and expedition vessels
Season’s GREETINGS • Christmas market cruises are guaranteed to fill you with festive cheer, and while Germany is the traditional heartland, there are plenty to choose from, writes Jeannine Williamson
THE ancient MARINER • Explore the timeless landscapes of ancient Greece in the most luxurious of settings, writes Katie McGonagle
NORTH STAR • Make tracks for the northernmost reaches of the Arctic on an expedition sailing you won’t want to end, writes Sue Bryant
THE NILE FILE • The centenary of Tutankhamun’s tomb discovery and the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza are drawing visitors to the Nile. Joanna Booth quizzes five experts on how to get the most out of your cruise
Shore THING • Wildlife and wilderness await on a small-ship sailing through the Indian Ocean isles of the Seychelles, writes Jeannine Williamson
Win A GREEK HOLIDAY WITH VARIETY CRUISES • GO DEEPER INTO THE DESTINATION EXPLORING JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES
DOHA City guide • As the Fifa World Cup kicks off in Qatar, Jane Archer visits this burgeoning cruise hub
Porto PLEASURES • Sara Macefield explores the unexpected delights of the Iberian Peninsula on a newly stretched small ship
LATIN flavour • Feast on the best foodie experiences across South and Central America as selected by travel expert Steph Dyson
Stars OF THE STAGE • From high-flying trapeze action to incredible aquatic stunts, cruise ship entertainers amaze and delight guests, finds Kelly Ranson
Berry GOOD • Mary Berry offers the best recipes to share with family and friends in her new book, Cook and Share
ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a question about your next cruise holiday? Get an answer from our expert panel by emailing info@cruise-international.com
Jools Holland • The pianist and composer returns to the Saga stage as he marks 30 years of his landmark BBC show