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16 A taste of the tide Find out how cruise lines are elevating food and drink for the ultimate gastro experience
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...to the 2026 edition of Best of Cruise, your guide to thoughtfully crafted cruise experiences from around the world. Whether you are dreaming of inspiring destinations, sailing directly from the UK, enjoying a luxury river journey or planning a family friendly escape, I am confident you will find something here that sparks your imagination and helps you tick off those bucket list destinations. Get ready, because 2026 is already looking to be bigger and better than ever, and I can’t wait to share all the exciting new charters and exclusive experiences with you. Whether you’re heading out on your very first cruise or taking on another amazing adventure, you are in the right place to explore a fantastic range of offers. This year, I am excited to introduce a revamped Circle of Friends, a special section created for solo travellers looking for freedom, fun and new friendships. With the support of local guides and like-minded travellers, you can set sail on an unforgettable journey filled
with perfectly planned itineraries and plenty of well- deserved relaxation. Rest assured, your favourite sections are back for 2026. You will still find Roaming Rivers and Unrivalled Luxury, where winding waters and picturesque towns come with a premium service, and Inspirational Journeys for those memorable moments in truly awe-inspiring destinations. Not only that, but our Voyages Beyond Expectations section is bigger than ever, filled with handpicked cruise experiences with fantastic savings, low deposits, and thoughtful extras to make every moment of your journey even better. And if you’re looking for something a little closer to home, take a look at our Travel Less and See More cruises and take the stress out of travel, sailing from easily accessible UK ports. As we step into this exciting new year, I can’t wait for you to explore the latest edition of Best of Cruise. I
also want to share a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers and offer a warm welcome to those joining our cruising community for the first time.
Terms and conditions: Advertised offers based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. All offers and promotions are correct at the time of print and is subject to change without notice and may go up or down in price. All Vista flight inclusive packages either offer a private or group overseas coach transfers. Advertised prices based on London airports unless otherwise stated. Regional airfares may incur a supplement. Named hotels are subject to current availability and pricing. Select offers may not be combinable with any current Cruise Line promotions or campaigns unless otherwise stated. Itineraries and ports of call are subject to change by the cruise line without prior notice. Alternative travel dates: Ports of call may vary from the advertisement. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Offers with included excursions can change or be removed without prior notice and is capacity controlled. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions in this mailer. Onboard and destination experiences, features, itineraries, and guest conduct rules vary by ship and destination and are subject to change without notice. Any highlighted destination experiences in the written content for each offer or ‘reasons to love’ section(s) are not included as part of the package price. Please check with your cruise line to establish what items are included and excluded from your cruise fare. Further cruise line terms: **Seabourn (extra cost): Some items, such as submarines and other experiences, may come at an extra cost. ^^Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free At Sea™: Benefits (premium beverages, Wi-Fi, speciality dining & excursion discounts) – Some selected offers may or may not include NCL’s Free At Sea benefits unless specified. Benefits are applicable to guest 1 & 2 only unless specified. Free At Sea supplement upgrade amounts vary per cruise duration - 7-8 day for £249pp; 9-10 day for £309pp; 11-12 day for £359pp; 13-14 for £409pp. Premium beverages: Only guests over 21 years of age can consume alcoholic drinks. Speciality dining package based on a per meal basis and visits are based on cruise duration and type of stateroom. Wi-Fi package is based 150 minutes and package is per stateroom. Shore excursion discount is applicable to guest 1 in the stateroom. The first guest will receive free shore excursions priced at $50 or less. $50 Shore Excursion Credit will be applied per shore excursion of equal or greater value. ♦ Ambassador Cruise Line (Ambassador Guarantee): Available to guests that have not previously cruised with Ambassador Cruise Line and are booking their first cruise aboard Ambience or Ambition. It is valid for new bookings only for a duration of 4 nights or more. To take advantage of the Guarantee you must state your intention to leave the cruise, and the reason why, to the Hotel Director within 24 hours of your embarkation. Our onboard team will endeavour to resolve any issues within 24 hours from the time you notify them. If a solution cannot be agreed, Ambassador will cover the cost of transport to your point of embarkation at the next available port. The mode of repatriation will be at Ambassador’s discretion e.g. flights, rail, taxi plus one hotel night if needed. Ambassador is only responsible for the travel / hotel cost and nothing else, all other costs must be covered by you. Further terms apply. Please ask for more details. (‘Buy One Get One Free’ & ‘Buy One Get One Half Price’ promotion): Available on new bookings on selected cabin grades, numbers and categories. Promotion is available while supplies last. Promotion is structured as first guest paying full Saver Fare and second guest, sharing the same cabin, is free or half price. ♦ Saga: door-to-door travel service is from your home (mainland UK) to your local airport or UK departure point. If not chosen, free parking at any airport or port can be offered. Optional travel insurance is subject to medical screening. #Hurtigruten Northern Lights Promise: If there is no recorded sighting of Northern Lights during your expedition, Hurtigruten will give you a free 6- or 7-day Classic Voyage the year after. Further terms apply. Please ask for details. Offers where ‘hosted’ by staff are subject to booking numbers and cannot be confirmed until closer to departure date. Hosts will be either (1) available from departure flight throughout or (2) available once in resort. Notifications regarding your hosts travel arrangements will be sent no later than 6 weeks prior to departure. A full selection of experiences/ tours will be available to confirm no earlier than 10 months prior to departure and are subject to availability upon confirmation. Any experiences/tours that exceed the credit value you must pay the excess cost. No refunds will be given for any experience/tours that are under the advertised value. Further terms and conditions may apply. Please contact your local travel agent for the most up to date information. E&OE.
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