To celebrate the launch of our first-ever Cruising Special, we’ve hand picked 30 of the most jaw-dropping images from the issue to inspire your next luxurious coastal getaway. From cruising the Mediterannean with a glass of French rosé in hand, to exploring the icy waters of Antarctica, these photos capture cruising at its best.
Lindblad Antarctic expeditions
Lindblad Antarctic expeditions
Awaken your sense of wonder on an Antarctic cruise ship expedition
Silversea
Silversea
A Zodiac speeds towards Silversea’s Silver Discover, just off Fatu Hiva in French Polynesia.
Photography by Julian Kingma.
Viking Ocean Cruise Line
Viking Ocean Cruise Line
Cruising the picturesque French Mediterranean with Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruise Line
Viking Ocean Cruise Line
Scenic mountainside cruising with Viking Ocean Cruises
Silversea
Silversea
Silversea’s Silver Discoverer anchored off Fatu Hiva, the southernmost of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.
Photography by Julian Kingma.
Travelmarvel
Travelmarvel
Travelmarvel’s RV Rajmahal on the Ganges.
Holland American Cruise Line
Holland American Cruise Line
Deluxe onboard pool & spa with Holland American Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Pool deck of Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation.
Photography by Nassima Rothacker.
Silversea Cruise Line
Silversea Cruise Line
Unwind at the luxurious Silversea Pool & Bar
Photography by Julian Kingma.
Holland America Cruise Line
Holland America Cruise Line
The Pinnacle Grill on the MS Noordam, a member of the Holland America Line’s Vista class.
Photography by Chris Chen.
Holland America Cruise Line
Holland America Cruise Line
A taste of that most elusive of 21st-century treasures – nothingness.
Photography by Chris Chen.
Uniworld Cruises
Uniworld Cruises
The elegant River Royale Cruise Line captures the essence of the Bordeaux region
Holland America Cruise Line
Holland America Cruise Line
Cabanas on the Sports deck of Holland America’s MS Noordam cruise line.
Photography by Chris Chen.
Holland America Cruise Line
Holland America Cruise Line
Gliding through New Zealand’s majestic Milford Sound.
Photography by Chris Chen.
Crystal Yacht Cruises
Crystal Yacht Cruises
Private bedroom suite on the intimate, yet luxurious Crystal Yacht Cruise Line
The Moorings yacht charter
The Moorings yacht charter
The Moorings luxury yacht charter company in the Bahamas.
Ponant Cruise Line
Ponant Cruise Line
The crystal clear Croatian waters.
Photography by David de Vleeschauwer.
Sea Dream Yacht Club
Sea Dream Yacht Club
Extravagent Sea Dream Yacht with an open-air swimming pool
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
A Celebrity Cruises sommelier selecting wine.
Photography by Nassima Rothacker.
APT
APT
APT ship AmaReina on the Rhine in Germany.
Aqua Expeditions
Aqua Expeditions
Enjoy gourmet food prepared by Australian chef David Thompson in the Amazon dining room on board the Aqua Mekong.
Silversea Cruise Line
Silversea Cruise Line
Majestic sunset on Silver Cloud cruise ship
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises
A magnificent sunrise on Oceania’s Sirena cruise line
Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions
Exploring the Galapagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions.
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P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises
Pacific Eden Cruise Ship’s onboard pool & deck.
Ponant
Ponant
The pool on French cruising line Ponant’s Le Lyrial, en route from Croatia to Greece.
Photography by David de Vleeschauwer.
Aurora Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions
Kayaking in Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions.
Ponant
Ponant
Veuve Cliquot flows on the top deck of Le Lyrial.
Photography by David de Vleeschauwer.
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises
A luxurious Tahitian getaway with Windstar Cruises
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