I spent a decade on over 120 cruises. This is my ultimate guide to the best travel in the world.

Whether families, solo travelers, adventurers or those who are looking for introductory cruise weekends, the choice has never been greater — and there's a cruise for everyone. More than two million UK cruise passengers are expected to board in 2024.

With new ships launching almost every month, this number is likely to rise, especially as holidaymakers – tired of the hassle of airports – choose to sail from the UK. Better yet: With so many all-inclusive packages now on the market, as well as enticing packages that include drinks, gratuities, and Wi-Fi, cruises offer better value than ever.

I've traveled on more than 120 ocean and river cruises as a writer over the past 14 years, from the glitzy ports of the Mediterranean to the magnificent ice caps of Antarctica. Here are my favorite cruises currently offered in a range of categories to suit different types of travelers.

Bring the family

Kids' menus, water slides, teen clubs and sports fields bring happiness to families on the ocean. River cruises are also introducing family cabins alongside kids' clubs, swimming lessons and pizza making. These are my top picks…

Royal Caribbean offers seven-night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day roundtrip voyages, ideal for the whole family Playgrounds, water slides, teen clubs and sports fields keep families happy on the ocean Royal Caribbean offers round trips of seven nights in the Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day from Miami on Freedom of the Seas on October 27, with Puerto Rico, St Thomas and the Bahamas from £591pp excluding flights (

I spent a decade on over 120 cruises. This is my ultimate guide to the best travel in the world.

Whether families, solo travelers, adventurers or those who are looking for introductory cruise weekends, the choice has never been greater — and there's a cruise for everyone. More than two million UK cruise passengers are expected to board in 2024.

With new ships launching almost every month, this number is likely to rise, especially as holidaymakers – tired of the hassle of airports – choose to sail from the UK. Better yet: With so many all-inclusive packages now on the market, as well as enticing packages that include drinks, gratuities, and Wi-Fi, cruises offer better value than ever.

I've traveled on more than 120 ocean and river cruises as a writer over the past 14 years, from the glitzy ports of the Mediterranean to the magnificent ice caps of Antarctica. Here are my favorite cruises currently offered in a range of categories to suit different types of travelers.

Bring the family

Kids' menus, water slides, teen clubs and sports fields bring happiness to families on the ocean. River cruises are also introducing family cabins alongside kids' clubs, swimming lessons and pizza making. These are my top picks…

Royal Caribbean offers seven-night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day roundtrip voyages, ideal for the whole family Playgrounds, water slides, teen clubs and sports fields keep families happy on the ocean Royal Caribbean offers round trips of seven nights in the Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day from Miami on Freedom of the Seas on October 27, with Puerto Rico, St Thomas and the Bahamas from £591pp excluding flights (

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