Cruise and Stay

Our cruise and stay itineraries combine a stay in a five-star hotel with a cruise. You’ll start off with your hotel stay, before a private transfer takes you to the cruise port so you can board your ship. There’s also the option to add a hotel stay to the end of your cruise. 

Every cruise and stay holiday includes all flights, hotels and private transfers, the cruise, and UK airport lounge passes. We’ll also include three complimentary ‘Sovereign experiences’ – usually one during your stay and two during your cruise.

Your Trusted Adviser can give you details of what is included during your cruise, as it varies between cruise lines (for example, some will include premium drinks and speciality dining, while others might provide complimentary shore excursions). 

Each cruise line – and ship – has different plus points, so it all depends on your preferences. Our Trusted Advisers are happy to chat through the different options with you and suggest the ones which would be most suitable. 

It’s completely up to you. Shore excursions (tours organised by the cruise company) are fantastic for seeing the highlights of each port, but if you’d rather see something a little off the beaten track or you just want to explore at your own pace, you might prefer to do your own thing.

If you’re exploring on your own, some cruise lines will offer transport into the centre of town if the ship is docked a little way away – your Trusted Adviser will be able to give you the details for each port. Make sure you’re back on the ship in plenty of time for departure. 

Dress codes can vary on board different ships; your Trusted Adviser will be able to let you know what the requirements are for your cruise. There are often ‘formal nights’ held on board, where you’ll have the chance to dress up – think suits, tuxedos, evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Again, your Trusted Adviser can let you know how many there are on your particular itinerary.