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The Midi canal is in the sun-drenched South of France and is between Agde and Toulouse. The Canal du Midi is ideal for both experienced and novice cruisers with a range of sights, historic attractions and superb wildlife along the way, including a 52km long lock-free section westwards from Beziers. In fact, the very distinctive oval shaped locks are easy to use, being all lock-keeper operated, and they provide memorable punctuations along the route.    

Explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. Learn how to make the most of the cruise experience, from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore — savouring iconic sights and romantic island getaways.

The Caribbean is the most popular region for cruising. But, what are the good and bad things about going on a cruising vacation to the Caribbean? This video explores the best and worst aspects of travelling around the Caribbean on a cruise ship.

With a river cruise you can visit all the major destinations that you would expect, but you can also see some lesser known rivers such as the Loire in France, the Guadalquivir in Spain or the Po in Italy. You can even travel along a number of French canals.  

One of the longest and most important rivers in Europe, the River Rhine runs through six countries starting in Switzerland and ending in the Netherlands. One of the most popular of all the European rivers, it is also the longest river in Europe stretching 766 miles. You will find castles and spectacular scenery on a cruise along this river.  

The Danube river flows through some of Central and Eastern Europe’s most influential cities, including Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bratislava, providing endless opportunities for exploration.  

Cruise the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan and Chongqing through the scenic Three Gorges and wildly beautiful Lesser Gorges. You can also tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel that has changed the face of China. Visit Xian and look into the faces of thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing, explore historic imperial treasures like The Forbidden City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace, and walk through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public venue.  

Cruising the Rhine River. In this video you can see castles and dungeons, tour Burg Eltz and visit the walled town of Rothenburg for Germany’s best wood carving, and take a tour with the night watchman of the town’s lamp-lit ramparts.

Once only accessible to the super rich in their private yachts, the Greek islands now are truly accessible to everybody. With whitewashed houses, miles of beaches, warm seas, fresh seafood and miles and miles of twisting pine fringed mountain roads, the islands are all things to all people.  

Tortuguero is one of the most remote places in Costa Rica and is only accessible by boat or plane. Starting at Puerto Limón, the boat journey through the watery maze of the Tortuguero Canal begins slowly in order to accustom the passengers to the sight of impenetrable jungle. The canal travels through a partly inhabited coastal area with small wooden huts and tiny boats.  

The Göta Canal is a Swedish canal constructed in the early nineteeth century. It formed the backbone of a waterway stretching some 614 km (382 miles), linking a number of lakes and rivers to provide a route from Gothenburg on the west coast to Söderköping on the Baltic Sea via the river Göta älv and the Trollhätte kanal, through the large lakes Vänern and Vättern.  

If you are looking for a get away this Christmas, or wanting to treat someone special to something unique this year, why not try a Christmas cruise? You may just want to explore Europe’s incredible Christmas Markets – this video has some suggestions about cruise you could try.  

Australias Great Barrier Reef stretches across 2300km of Queenslands coastline and offers so many different experiences to be enjoyed. The reef can be accessed from many destinations such as Cairns, Port Douglas and Townsville, just to name a few. It is also home to a great range of sea animals and birds and is dotted with many beautiful islands like Lady Elliot and Heron all providing you with very unique and enjoyable natural things to do. Port Douglas is a popular destination for backpackers and honeymooners. If you’re after a carefree beach holiday, Port Douglas at the tip of Queensland, [More]

A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat.