Escaping to sunny shores during the cold winter months is a tempting prospect for many travellers, with the Canary Islands and the Caribbean being some of our all-time favourites. If you are dreaming of swapping grey winter days for blue skies or crystal clear oceans, here are our fabulous Top 6 winter sun cruise destinations:
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Winter is the perfect time to travel to South East Asia, on a cruise experience that has it all. As well as plenty of sunshine, Thailand and Vietnam have stunning places to experience the local culture, breathtaking landscapes and scenery to admire and delightful cuisine to treat your taste buds. Whether visiting ancient temples and shrines or wondering the colourful and bustling food markets of Bangkok, South East Asia is a treat for all the senses. The dramatic peaks and coves of Halong Bay is an absolute must-see. At JWT Cruises we have a selection of incredible ocean and river cruises:
RECOMMENDED:
Celebrity Cruises | Thailand and Vietnam Cruise
Uniworld River Cruises | Luxury Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River Cruise and Tour
APT Travelmarvel | Essential Vietnam and Cambodia River Cruise
CANARY ISLANDS
The Canary Islands are one of the top winter sun destinations for guests from Ireland and a wonderful place to cruise, as you sail from island to island enjoying their sub tropical weather without even leaving Europe! They are called the ‘fortunate’ islands for their fantastic climate as well as their natural beauty.
Our team has picked these three cruises taking you to the Canary Islands, combining them with Madeira and/or Morocco:
MSC Cruises | Madeira and Canary Islands Cruise
Celebrity Cruises | Canary Islands, Morocco and Spain Cruise
Azamara Cruises | Canary Islands Cruise and Morocco from Lisbon
SCENIC | Canary Islands and Morocco luxury cruise
CARIBBEAN PARADISE
The countries and islands of the Caribbean are pure bliss, the ultimate paradise to escape to and one of our top winter cruise destinations.
From Mexico’s Riviera Maya to Barbados, St Lucia or Colombia, each country has a wealth of culture, heritage and history to explore, as well as sun soaked dream beaches and crystal clear waters. Whether travelling as a couple, with friends or as a family, we can help you find the perfect Caribbean cruise experience for you!
Find your perfect winter Caribbean cruise with your favourite cruise line here: CARIBBEAN CRUISES
EGYPT AND THE NILE RIVER
Travel back in time sailing the fascinating Nile River from Luxor, where you will be amazed by all the ancient treasures of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. This is a once in a lifetime travel experience and the river cruise can be combined with a few days in Cairo so you can visit the iconic Pyramids and the city’s famous museum.
RECOMMENDED:
AmaWaterways | Secrets of Egypt and Nile River Cruise
DUBAI AND ARABIAN GULF
If you are looking for total relaxation and pampering, a winter cruise to Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi is a fabulous option. MSC Cruises has great Fly and Cruise offers on selected departures so you can embark on the MSC Euribia, which boasts five outstanding pools and one of the biggest waterparks at sea.
RECOMMENDED:
MSC Cruises | Winter Sunshine Emirates Cruise: Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi
Explora Journeys | Grand Journey Luxury Cruise from Athens to Dubai
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Perhaps you would like to travel Down Under and be among the first ones to welcome the New Year.
We have great deals on fantastic cruises to Australia and New Zealand with Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess and Celebrity Cruises; and if you are looking for an ultra luxury experience, Silversea has superb cruises to Australia and New Zealand to spend Christmas and New Year.
You can find more fabulous winter sun cruise destinations such as the Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, South Africa and Madagascar, West Africa or Hawaii on our website: REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES
For more advice on winter sun cruise destinations or to book your next voyage, contact our award-winning team today.
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