For the first time in 15 years, Seabourn’s Alaskan cruise will depart for an intimate sailing in this spectacular part of the world on 1 June 2017, with additional dates until September 2017. Cruisers will enjoy a privileged view of the Last Frontier that larger ships cannot access, taking in towering virgin forests along the Inside Passage, the thunderous calving of glaciers and impressive humpback whales breaching in the Kenai Fjords. Some of the best shore excursions include kayaking the Misty Fjords, bear viewing and a Mendenhall Glacier hike. From £5,199 per person for 11 days.

Were you inspired to visit Bangladesh by the BBC's Chronicles of Nadiya? Join Silversea's first-ever venture to the lesser-known country on an exotic February 2017 voyage, where you will explore remote villages, visit local schools and watch locals weave authentic fabrics. The cruise takes in Sri Lanka and India, allowing you to walk the fields of the only organic tea plantation in Sri Lanka and see the huge variety of birds in the Andaman. You will also have the opportunity to explore the world’s largest mangrove forest as you attempt to unravel the secrets of the mysterious Bay of Bengal. From £12,150 per person for 16 days.

Explore two national parks, several settlements and intriguing cities on Hurtigruten's new-for-2017 Exploring the Arctic Land of the Caribou cruise from Greenland to St Johns on the eastern coast of Canada. On the July 2017 adventure, you will learn about the fascinating history of the Inuit and marvel at the stunning scenery in the remarkable region, with endless wild tundra, taiga forests, majestic rivers and countless lakes to discover. From £5,049 per person for 15 days.

Solo cruising is hotter than ever and in 2017 Aqua Expeditions is launching a series of women-only luxury river cruises that will offer unparalleled access to the world's greatest rivers in the utmost comfort. The cruise holidays aim to offer women a safe and inclusive environment to explore destinations which may otherwise feel too 'off the beaten track' for solo travellers. On the Amazon River cruise aboard Aria Amazon from 20 March 2017, you can meet new people who share the same excitement for adventure, discover Peru's hidden gems and kayak down the Amazon to spot fascinating wildlife - all while experiencing five-star luxury. From £3,891 per person for four nights.

Discover the rugged coastline of Newfoundland to just below the Arctic Circle as you journey aboard the Akademik Sergey Vavilov on Wildfoot's Labrador and the Torngat Mountains cruise. The July 2017 cruise takes in historic locations including the Viking settlement at L’anse au Meadows, a French-built fortress and isolated fishing ports, before reaching the spectacular Torngat Mountains National Park, home to the highest mountains in Eastern Canada. Finally, the trip passes through remote bays and fjords en route to Baffin Island, each packed with wildlife and incredible scenery. From £3,006 per person for 11 days.

The remote Daymaniyat Islands are a protected nature reserve and a hidden gem on the Omani coast that many cruisers don’t get the chance to visit. They offer spectacular diving opportunities and the possibility to swim with whale sharks. For 2017, Black Tomato can arrange a luxury cruise on board a Super Dhow MY Ibra, which is fully staffed with an expert local chef to whip up meals. During the day, you will cruise along the coastline, visit islands, fish and swim. At night, you will sleep in the secluded bays of the islands, where you can rise early to watch the sunrise over the Arabian Sea, before setting off on a diving excursion or to dive with whale sharks. From £4,990 per person for nine nights.

Princess Cruises' newest ship Majestic Princess will launch in April 2017 and is set to sail the Mediterranean for six weeks before going to China permanently and only being sold to the Chinese market. British cruisers can have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the ship on its Mediterranean sailings from Rome, with itineraries including the Mediterranean & Aegean cruise which stops in Italy, Malta, Greece and Turkey. The ship features a Piazza atrium, a unique over-the-ocean SeaWalk, the Princess Live! TV studio and special private dining experience Chef’s Table Lumiere. From £899 per person for seven days.

Cruising takes to the skies in 2017 as Crystal AirCruises launches to offer the ultimate in luxury for the super-rich. Flying from New York to Paris on 31 August 2017, the inaugural AirCruise takes in ten glamorous cities, staying at Peninsula Hotels in the likes of Chicago, Hong Kong, Manila and Paris. Travelling by private jet, guests will enjoy exclusive events such as a private party on the Great Wall of China and a rooftop cocktail reception with the New York skyline as a backdrop. From $159,000 per person for 27 days.

Star Clippers is launching new voyages around Indonesia which will begin and end in Bali, with departures between May and late October 2017. Travellers can go in search of Komodo dragons on the tall-ship cruises, with stops in Bali, the Gili Islands and Lombok. The real highlight of this cruise is seeing the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. The Indonesian cruise, which can be booked through ITC Luxury Travel to provide a flight-inclusive package, provides the unique opportunity to visit smaller islands, such as the volcanic island of Pulau Satonda, which larger ships are unable to reach. From £2,019 for seven nights.

Capture Antarctica's wildlife on a unique safari with award-winning photographer Andy Rouse and Natural World Safaris in November 2017, as you venture to the Antarctic Peninsula on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise holiday. For this trip, you will spend full days on the stabilised ship M/V Akademik Ioffe to explore one of the world’s last, truly wild frontiers. Guided by expert photographers, Andy Rouse and Andrew James, with specialised lectures and on-the-ground training, you will capture incredible wildlife photos, regardless of prior experience. Zodiac explorations will take you even closer to the shore for closer wildlife viewings. From £6,500 per person for 13 days.

For a family cruise to remember in June or July 2017, head for the River Seine on Tauck's Paris to Normandy cruise, which combines an action-packed two-night stay in Paris with five nights aboard a riverboat exploring Monet’s gardens, D-Day Beaches, Rouen and Versailles. Families can enjoy a guided bicycle ride along the Seine, a Parisian picnic at the Eiffel Tower and an art-filled scavenger hunt in the Musée du Louvre. In Les Andelys, take a hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame and at Château de Versailles, see how the royals lived or go on a bicycle tour of the gardens. From £2,995 per adult and £2,675 per child for eight days.

Explore Croatia's glittering Dalmatian Coast from Dubrovnik to Sibenik on a small cruise aboard the Royal Eleganza, a traditional wooden vessel, in July or August 2017 with Intrepid Travel. Cruisers will have the chance to see the impressive coastlines, travel up meandering rivers and swim in the welcoming waters of the Adriatic. You will be spoilt with the natural beauty of the national parks and stunning beaches, including the fairytale Krka National Park and its stunning waterfalls and turquoise waters. There will also be a stop at the Old Town of Korcula to sip on local wines and a visit to the historic city of Sibenik. From £1,580 per person for eight days.

The Caribbean destination still on everyone's lips, Cuba remains a delight to discover and if you didn't visit in 2016, 2017 is your year. Celestyal Cruises is running a year-round itinerary for cruisers to explore the whole island and calls at its most exciting ports. On Celestyal Crystal, you will enjoy authentic Cuban food and entertainment as you sail around the island, taking in Punta Frances, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. With the Holiday Place, you can even book a package to spend an extra four nights in Havana. From £2,019 for a seven-night cruise and four nights in Havana.