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 snap happy taking in the sights of the Conflict Islands, Trier and Costa Rica
CORAL TRIBUTE • Papua New Guinea’s Conflict Islands boast a colourful history, a misleading name, and unsurpassed beauty
ANIMAL MAGIC • A national park on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is the perfect place to experience Central America’s fabled biodiversity
ROMAN HOLIDAY • Packed with Unesco-listed gems, Germany’s oldest city Trier boasts ancient delights and the chance to visit the Karl Marx museum
THE WILD FRONTIER • Giant glaciers, breaching whales and axe-throwing contests are just some of the delights you’ll encounter on an action-packed Alaskan cruise on Holland America Line’s lively Koningsdam ship
CRUISE QUEENS • As the industry flourishes and champions equality, so too do the women in leadership roles
DISNEY TREASURE • Disney Cruise Lines introduces a slew of new attractions on its latest ship, Disney Treasure, offering guests the theme-park experience at sea
FRENCH FANCY • Legendary vineyards are in the spotlight on this languorous Gallic cruise that celebrates great wine and cuisine
EXCURSIONS MADE EASY • Follow our expert advice and discover how to make the most of your time ashore, plus when you should (and shouldn’t) splash your cash
STATESIDE ADVENTURES • Head west for a world of different cruise experiences, from taking in awe-inspiring glaciers and whale watching to revelling in glamorous Hollywood and The Gilded Age
COCKTAIL BARS • Toast your cruise at one of the smartest watering holes at sea…
A TASTE OF NORWAY • Truffle seaweed, sea urchins, reindeer stew and ocean-fermented sparkling wine are all on the menu during a very special culinary journey along the Norwegian coast
FLORENCE • From Michelangelo’s masterpieces to master perfumery workshops and lip-smacking gelato, Tuscany’s timeless capital is a feast for all the senses
UNKNOWN PLEASURES • From China’s pulsing mega cities to tiny villages that resonate with the whispers of the past, this epic trip reveals the heart and soul of this fascinating country
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CATHERINE TYLDESLEY • Coronation Street star Catherine reveals her cruise secrets, who she loves to travel with and why, as a virgo, she’s terrible at packing