Summer Cruises

The Mediterranean is at its sunniest, from the Greek islands and Croatia's coast to the beaches of Spain and Italy.

Fancy something cooler? Norway's fjords are in their prime, and in the far north the midnight sun keeps the sky glowing through the night, usually from late May to late July. Iceland, the Baltic capitals and the British Isles are all in season too, with plenty of no-fly sailings from the UK.

Further afield, Alaska is in full swing, with whales, glaciers and wildlife at their most active.

On Europe's rivers, long sunny days are perfect for sitting out on deck as the vineyards and castles drift by.

Travelling with kids? School holiday sailings in late July and August are the most popular of the year, so the earlier you book, the more choice you'll have. Sun cream: packed.