Autumn Cruises

Head to Canada and New England for maple trees turning red and gold, usually at their best from late September to mid-October. Prefer sun? The Mediterranean stays warm long after the school holidays end, with quieter ports to match, and the Canary Islands keep the sunshine going late into the year, with many no-fly sailings from Southampton. As November rolls in, the Caribbean and Bahamas season gets going. On Europe's rivers, sail past golden vineyards at harvest time on the Rhine and Danube, and by late November the first Christmas markets are opening. Up north, the nights draw in and Norway's Northern Lights season begins. Fancy a long, lazy escape? Autumn transatlantic crossings follow the ships west for winter, often at great prices. Got kids? Short family sailings fit neatly in October half-term. Pumpkin spice latte optional.