Ocean · River · Expedition
Every major cruise line in one place — from Icon-class megaships to boutique longships on the Danube. Low deposits, pay monthly, ATOL protected.
Ocean, river and expedition — we compare fares across all of them and find the sailing that actually suits you.
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Find your fit
Not sure where to start? Match your travel style to the cruise line that does it best.
Waterparks, kids' clubs, interconnecting cabins and early dining. Lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and P&O keep every age happy at sea.
Royal Caribbean · Carnival · Norwegian · P&O · Marella
All-suite accommodation, included drinks and excursions, butler service and smaller ships that reach ports the big vessels can't.
Silversea · Regent Seven Seas · Explora Journeys · Celebrity
No kids, no waterparks, no early sittings. Just fine dining, late nights and a slower pace — perfect for couples and friends.
Virgin Voyages · P&O Arcadia & Aurora · Ambassador
Start your holiday from Southampton, Tilbury, Newcastle or Liverpool and skip airports entirely. Ideal for Norway, the fjords and the Mediterranean.
P&O · Ambassador · Holland America · Cunard
Zodiac landings, expert naturalists and remote destinations from Antarctica to the Galapagos. Small ships, big adventures.
Silversea Expeditions · Oceania · Holland America
Dock in the heart of historic cities, unpack once, and wake somewhere new every day. Included excursions and calm waters as standard.
AmaWaterways · Uniworld · Viking
Ocean cruising
Family megaships, adults-only escapes, all-inclusive luxury and no-fly sailings straight from the UK. Filter by destination, travel style and the month you want to sail — we'll show the lines that do it best and when they're at their peak.
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16 cruise lines match
The biggest ships at sea
Icon and Oasis class megaships with waterparks, ice rinks, Broadway shows and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Unbeatable for families who want everything on board.
Caribbean · Mediterranean · Family
Best months: Caribbean Nov–Apr · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Alaska May–Sep
Premium, design-led sailing
Edge-series ships with the Magic Carpet, superb dining and grown-up style. Premium cruising without the formality — brilliant for couples.
Search nowCaribbean · Alaska · Couples
Best months: Caribbean Nov–Apr · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Alaska May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Ultra-luxury, all-inclusive
Butler service in every suite, door-to-door fares, and expedition voyages from Antarctica to the Kimberley. Small ships, big-world access.
Expedition · Ultra-luxury · World cruises
Best months: Expedition & polar Nov–Mar (Antarctica) · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Britain's favourite at sea
Sail from Southampton with no flights, British favourites on board and adults-only options on Arcadia and Aurora. Great value, easy holidays.
No-fly · Southampton · Value
Best months: UK no-fly Apr–Oct · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Canaries & Atlantic Isles Oct–Mar · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep
All-inclusive as standard
Drinks, tips and dining included on smaller, friendly ships. Flights and transfers wrapped in — the simplest all-inclusive cruise there is.
All-inclusive · Caribbean · Med
Best months: Caribbean Nov–Apr · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Canaries & Atlantic Isles Oct–Mar
Ocean travel, reimagined
MSC's luxury brand — all-suite, ocean-front living, nine dining experiences and long, unhurried port stays. Quietly spectacular.
Luxury · Mediterranean · Caribbean
Best months: Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Caribbean Nov–Apr · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
The fun ships
Big, bright and unapologetically fun. Waterslides, comedy clubs, Guy's Burger Joint and some of the best-value fares afloat.
Family · Caribbean · Value
Best months: Caribbean Nov–Apr
The most inclusive luxury
Flights, excursions, speciality dining, drinks and gratuities included. All-suite, all-balcony ships with the highest space-per-guest at sea.
All-inclusive luxury · World cruises
Best months: Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Caribbean Nov–Apr · Alaska May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Adults-only, tips included
No buffets, no kids, no hidden extras. Restaurant-quality dining, drag brunches, sea-side rooms with hammocks and a properly good playlist.
Adults-only · Med · Caribbean
Best months: Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Caribbean Nov–Apr
British, no-fly, adults-only
Sailing from regional UK ports including Tilbury, Newcastle and Liverpool. Classic itineraries — Norway, the fjords, Northern Lights.
No-fly · Norway · Adults-only
Best months: UK no-fly Apr–Oct · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · Canaries & Atlantic Isles Oct–Mar
Classic, cultured cruising
Mid-size ships, live music at every turn and superb Alaska programmes with glacier cruising and Denali land tours.
Alaska · Northern Europe · Culture
Best months: Alaska May–Sep · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · UK no-fly Apr–Oct · Caribbean Nov–Apr · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Freestyle cruising
No fixed dining times, no dress codes. Go-karts, Broadway shows and the exclusive Haven suite complex on the biggest ships.
Flexible · Caribbean · Family
Best months: Caribbean Nov–Apr · Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Alaska May–Sep · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
The finest cuisine at sea
Small, elegant ships built around food — Jacques Pépin-inspired menus, culinary studios and long, immersive destination itineraries.
Foodies · Longer voyages · Med
Best months: Mediterranean Apr–Oct · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · Caribbean Nov–Apr · Japan Mar–May & Oct–Nov · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Rivers with a bit of everything
Twin balconies, wellness programmes, guided bike tours and one of the best food-and-wine offerings on Europe's rivers.
Danube · Rhine · Douro
Best months: Europe's rivers Mar–Dec · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Boutique river luxury
All-inclusive, jewel-box ships where every suite is individually designed. Drinks, excursions and gratuities all wrapped in.
France · Italy · All-inclusive
Best months: Europe's rivers Mar–Dec · South East Asia Nov–Mar
The thinking person's cruise
Scandi-calm longships, no children, no casinos — just destinations, culture and a complimentary shore excursion in every port.
Rhine · Danube · Nile · Mekong
Best months: Europe's rivers Mar–Dec · Northern Europe & Fjords May–Sep · Asia & Middle East Nov–Mar · South East Asia Nov–Mar
Where to sail
The classic routes, the best months and the lines that sail them well.
Best: Nov–Apr
Eastern, Western and Southern routes · private islands · winter sun
Best: Apr–Oct
Western art cities · Greek islands · Croatian coast · fly-cruise or no-fly
Best: May–Sep
Norwegian fjords · Baltic capitals · Iceland · midnight sun
Best: May–Sep
Glacier Bay · whale watching · Denali add-ons · Holland America & NCL
Best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov
Cherry blossom voyages · Kyoto temples · Mount Fuji · autumn colours
Best: Nov–Mar
Vietnam's Halong Bay · Thailand · Singapore · Bali · dry-season cruising
River cruising
No sea days, no queues, no tenders. River ships moor in the heart of town, so breakfast in Vienna and sundowners in Bratislava is a perfectly normal day.
Rivers with a bit of everything
Twin balconies, wellness programmes, guided bike tours and one of the best food-and-wine offerings on Europe's rivers.
Danube · Rhine · Douro
Boutique river luxury
All-inclusive, jewel-box ships where every suite is individually designed. Drinks, excursions and gratuities all wrapped in.
France · Italy · All-inclusive
The thinking person's cruise
Scandi-calm longships, no children, no casinos — just destinations, culture and a complimentary shore excursion in every port.
Rhine · Danube · Nile · Mekong
Know before you go
Inclusions vary by line and fare. We quote the total cost — not just the headline cabin price.
| Feature | Mainstream | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main dining & buffet | Included | Included | Included |
| Speciality dining | Extra | Some included | Included |
| Drinks (house wine, spirits, soft drinks) | Extra | Packages available | Included |
| Gratuities | Auto-added / extra | Often included | Included |
| Shore excursions | Extra | Extra | Often included |
| Wi-Fi | Packages available | Packages available | Included |
| Flights & transfers | On fly-cruise packages | On fly-cruise packages | Often included |
Packages and inclusions are subject to change. Please confirm your inclusions at time of booking.
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