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Featured Cruises for First-Time Cruisers

FREE CREDIT UP TO $1,160
The 2025 No-Fly Greek Isles & Spain

Queen Anne 07 Sep 2025 19 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Full-board Luxury Cruising*

Book with the Top Partner for Cunard*

Sail direct from Southampton*

Complimentary On Board Credit of up to $1,160, Car Parking OR Coach Transfers*

Itinerary: Southampton - Cadiz, Spain - Heraklion - Kusadasi - Piraeus (Athens), Greece - Santorini, Greek Isle - Messina, Sicily, Italy - Granada (tours from Malaga) - Southampton
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(full fare £1,999) Inside from £1,979pp

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2nd Guest Sails Half Price
2026 No-Fly Grand Jewels of the Caribbean & Cuba

Ambience 30 Jan 2026 40 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

No-Fly Cruising from a UK port*

Adults only, traditional British cruising*

Please Hurry - Cabins will sell Fast!

2nd Guest Sails for Half Price*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - Praia di Vitoria - St. John’s, Antigua - Road Town - Havana - George Town, Cayman Islands - Montego Bay - Ocho Rios - Santo Domingo - Fort de France -...
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Inside from £3,512 Get 2nd half price at £1,756

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3NT LUXURY SENTOSA STAY
All-Inclusive 2026 Islands of the Far East

Celebrity Millennium 27 Feb 2026 20 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Singapore

Drinks, Gratuities & Wi-Fi Included*

Incredible Savings of up to £1,800*

Free three night luxury hotel stay on Sentosa Island, Singapore*

FREE two night luxury hotel stay in Tokyo*

Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh (from Phu My), Vietnam - Nha Trang - Hong Kong - Taipei (from Keelung), Taiwan - Nagasaki, Japan - Kagoshima - Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
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(full fare £4,599) Inside from £3,699pp

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Popular First-Time Cruiser Destinations



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What is new to cruising?


New to cruise is for those that have never experienced the magic of a cruise holiday. Cruising has become one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing holiday types and it’s easy to see why.

There are so many reasons to choose a cruise for your next holiday. Cruising represents fantastic value for money - your cruise package will include accommodation, meals on board, entertainment, activities and social functions, use of all ship facilities, plus flights and transfers where applicable. What’s more, cruising is the most convenient way to see the world. No-fly cruises depart from a range of ports in the UK so it’s super easy to travel to and from your joining port. While fly cruises are organised by your chosen cruise line from start to finish meaning you don’t have to worry about flights, baggage handling or transfers to and from your ship.

Cruising can take you to parts of the world you might not have thought about before. You can see new places and unpack only once. Plus, with so many cruise lines and cruise ships to choose from, you’re truly spoilt for choice. From the small, intimate boutique ships carrying just a few hundred people to larger ships that hold up to 6,000 passengers, the choice is yours.


Destination highlights

The world is your oyster on a cruise. For those new to cruising, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Norway are popular cruise destinations. For decades, people have flocked to the Mediterranean, in love with its stunning coastline, elegant seaside towns, wonderful shopping spots and superb restaurants serving freshly caught seafood. While the Caribbean, known for its picturesque vistas, pure white sand beaches, turquoise waters and endless outdoor adventures, is an ideal cruise destination for those looking to relax. Norway is where adventure awaits. Discover the land of the Midnight Sun and wake up surrounded by breathtaking fjords, ornate houses and endless flora and fauna.


Which cruise lines offer cruises for first-timers?

All cruise lines welcome first-time cruisers aboard! Popular options for those new to cruising include Celebrity Cruises, who explore the world’s best destinations, serve up exceptional culinary experiences, craft impeccable ships and offer the world at your service, P&O Cruises, who offer something for everyone aboard their fleet of ships including exceptional service, incredible attention to detail and delicious cuisine and award-winning Royal Caribbean International, who offer incredible innovation, fascinating features and unmissable itineraries.

Cruise Line Itineraries
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