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Ready to take your first cruise and don't know where to start? Well, you have come to the right place! 

Why Choose a Cruise?

We understand more than anyone the endless benefits that come with cruising. Not only does it offer extraordinary value for money, rivalling any land holiday, but it also offers the convenience of hassle-free travel to an array of destinations. Imagine waking up to a brand new setting each day, unpacking only once, all whilst relishing in exquisite cuisine, top-notch service and world-class entertainment. It’s no wonder cruising has become the preferred holiday of choice for so many.

Key things to consider when choosing your first cruise:

1. Cruise Line

Each Cruise Line offers something unique from the rest. Our team of Cruise Experts can pair you with the perfect match that will exceed your own personal wants and desires.

2. Destination

Explore many places in one magical trip with flights and sailings from the UK. From the Med, the Fjords and the British Isles to longer trips to Alaska, the Caribbean, Asia and beyond.

3. Type of Cruise

With ultra-luxury smaller sized ships, action-packed ground-breaking ships, family favourites, adults only sailings and... there really is the perfect cruise for everyone!

Our Cruise Experts are well-travelled and have first-hand experience of the cruises we sell, as well as the destinations, airlines and hotels we use. Combined with a wealth of experience selling cruises and a reputation for providing first class service, our Cruise Experts will ensure you choose the cruise most suited to your needs and are on hand to answer any questions you may have about tipping, dress code, cabin types, shore excursions, dining options and much more.

Feeling inspired? Call our Cruise Experts today to start planning your first cruise holiday. 

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    7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

    Royal Caribbean

    Vision of the Seas 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: San Juan - Charlotte Amalie - St John's - Philipsburg - St Croix - Basseterre - San Juan

    • Limited Time Savings - Call Our Cruise Experts Today
    • Ask About Kids & Teen Places from £99pp

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    • Interior £469pp
    • Ocean View £519pp
    • Balcony £859pp

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    7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Royal Caribbean

    Allure of the Seas 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Miami - Perfect Day CocoCay - San Juan - Basseterre - Miami

    • Experience 'Perfect Day CocoCay'
    • Limited Time Savings - Call Our Cruise Experts Today
    • Ask About Kids & Teen Places from £99pp
    • Big Balcony Sale - Upgrade for Less

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £469pp
    • Ocean View £539pp
    • Balcony £529pp

    Includes extra savings of up to £43pp

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    7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Royal Caribbean

    Star of the Seas 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Port Canaveral - Perfect Day CocoCay - Charlotte Amalie - Philipsburg - Port Canaveral

    • New Ship
    • Experience 'Perfect Day CocoCay'
    • Limited Time Savings - Call Our Cruise Experts Today
    • Ask About Kids & Teen Places from £99pp

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £959pp
    • Ocean View £1,299pp
    • Balcony Call Us

    Includes extra savings of up to £46pp

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    7 Night Bahamas & Mexico Cruise

    Celebrity Cruises

    Celebrity Summit 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Tampa - Cozumel - Bimini - Nassau - Tampa

    • Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £409pp
    • Ocean View £479pp
    • Balcony £959pp
    • Suite Call Us

    Includes extra savings of up to £30pp

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    7-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Orlando: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Prima 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Orlando - Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic - St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands) - Tortola - Great Stirrup Cay - Orlando

    • Upgrade for £249pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £519pp
    • Ocean View £689pp
    • Balcony £1,019pp

    Includes extra savings of up to £37pp

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    7-Day Bermuda Round-Trip Boston: Halifax & Bermuda

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Breakaway 01 November 2026 7 nights

    Itinerary: Boston - Halifax - Royal Naval Dockyard - Boston

    • Upgrade for £249pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts
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    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £549pp
    • Ocean View £599pp
    • Balcony £709pp

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    13-Day Transatlantic from Venice to Philadelphia: Spain & Malta

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Pearl 01 November 2026 13 nights

    Itinerary: Venice (Ravenna) - Malta - Alicante - Motril - Philadelphia

    • Upgrade for £409pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £599pp
    • Ocean View £629pp
    • Balcony Call Us

    Includes extra savings of up to £75pp

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    14-Day Transatlantic from Lisbon to Jacksonville: Bahamas & Spain

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Dawn 01 November 2026 14 nights

    Itinerary: Lisbon - Cadiz - Casablanca - Ponta Delgada - Great Stirrup Cay - Jacksonville

    • Upgrade for £409pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts

    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £619pp
    • Ocean View £649pp
    • Balcony £1,219pp

    Includes extra savings of up to £38pp

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    14-Day Transatlantic from Barcelona to Orlando: Bahamas & Spain

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Epic 01 November 2026 14 nights

    Itinerary: Barcelona - Cadiz - Tenerife - St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands) - Great Stirrup Cay - Orlando

    • Upgrade for £409pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts
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    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £659pp
    • Ocean View Call Us
    • Balcony £829pp

    Includes extra savings of up to £140pp

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    8-Day Bahamas Round-Trip New York: Great Stirrup Cay, Orlando & Nassau

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Bliss 01 November 2026 8 nights

    Itinerary: New York - Orlando - Great Stirrup Cay - Nassau - New York

    • Upgrade for £249pp & get: Premium Drinks, Speciality Dining, WiFi & Excursion Discounts
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    Cruise Only from

    • Interior £699pp
    • Ocean View £849pp
    • Balcony £989pp

    Includes extra savings of up to £33pp

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    I am invited to a Golden Wedding celebration holiday, cruising the med with 9 others, 7 of whom are flying from Canada. It’s a complicated booking, travelling on my own to eventually meetup & share a cabin with my Sister from Canada. There were transfers, flights, a hotel to book the night before joining the Cunard ship in Rome. My Sister decided to fly home with me before heading back to Canada. Belinda at Cruise Kings did everything for me ! I was more than happy & will definitely be booking with them again.

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