Ten of the best Christmas cruises to book right now

Updated



Christmas is an excellent time for cruising and 2015 is the year to do it as there is a whole host of incredible cruise holidays on offer that will make you re-think spending the festive period at home. Whether you fancy soaking up the rays in faraway lands or celebrating with a trip to extremely icy climes, we've picked ten of the best Christmas cruises that are still available for you to book now.

See also: 16 cruise holidays for 2016

Cruisers can swap turkey for Caribbean spice in Cuba, one of the hottest holiday destinations of the moment, where Celestyal Cruises' mid-sized ship will transport you to the most beautiful corners of the island, taking in palm-fringed beaches, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the colourful capital Havana. Always wanted to explore the Seychelles? Now is the perfect time, as Crystal Cruises is inviting you to really get to know the paradise islands over ten days and you can even spend Christmas Day on one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

See also: Fancy a river cruise? These are the best of the lot

For a traditional European Christmas, a cruise to Norway combines the country's traditional festivities with snow-covered scenery and the chance to see the Northern Lights - how's that for a Christmas treat? And if you have always dreamed of a Christmas from the movies, Cunard's Christmas cruise to New York means you can window shop on Fifth Avenue and ice skate at the Rockefeller Center as the festive season takes over the Big Apple.

Cruisers in search of a Christmas they'll never forget can venture to the most dramatic corners of the world on a trip to Antarctica, where a visit to penguin colonies, kayaking along the shoreline and exploring the great white continent make for an adventure like no other.

From a Canary Island cruise to an Arabian voyage, here are some of the top Christmas cruises to book right now.



%VIRTUAL-TripAdvisorWidget%

Best Tips to Make the Most of a Cruise
Best Tips to Make the Most of a Cruise

Advertisement