Cruise holidays
Cruise holidays
Tell us the waters and timing you have in mind — we compare cruise options and sailings for you on equal terms.
From ocean, river and expedition cruises to travelling by ferry and staying on — choose one of six kinds, or simply say you’re not sure yet. Sailings, cabins and total cost are checked with cruise lines and sellers during the conversation.
AI-generated illustrationSix ways to travel by water
Each kind suits different travellers and has its own things to compare before you book.
Ocean cruise
A large ship crosses the sea and calls at several ports. Your room, meals and travel all happen on board.
Suits
People who want to unpack once and see several cities; restful trips with family
Compare before booking
Total cost for the same itinerary (cabin, port fees, service charges, shore costs), cancellation terms, the on-board internet plan and what it really covers
River cruise
A slow trip along rivers and inland waterways, stopping often in riverside towns.
Suits
People who care more about towns and scenery than time at sea
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Getting to the start and end cities, which shore visits are included, the language of guidance
Expedition
Specialist ships and guide teams take you to polar or remote waters that ordinary travel can’t reach.
Suits
People planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey
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Health and gear requirements, weather-driven changes, flights and hotels to the departure port, insurance
Ferry stay
An overnight ferry covers both travel and a night’s sleep, then you stay on for days in the city you arrive in.
Suits
Long-stayers moving between cities; people with lots of luggage or a car
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Cabin type (private or shared), check-in time, when booking opens, guidance in other languages
Themed & group cruise
Cruises built around a theme such as music, food or learning, or sailed together by a team or community.
Suits
Communities with a clear shared interest; teams who want time together
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What the program really includes and its language, group cabin terms, whether on-board space can be used together
Port experiences
The ports matter more than the ship. We look at what fits within port time, and at staying a few days before or after in the port city.
Suits
People who want to stay longer in the city before or after a cruise
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Actual time in port, who books shore tours, what happens if a port call is cancelled for weather
How it works
- Choose the region, timing, travellers, cabin and budget, and tell us what you’d like to know.
- Wakation lays out suitable kinds and sailing options on equal terms — total cost, cancellation terms, what’s included — and replies by email.
- Booking and payment are made with the cruise line or seller of the sailing you choose. If you like, we also plan stays in the port city before or after.
Plan my cruise
Pick only what you know — leave the rest blank or choose “Not sure yet”. Please don’t include passport or payment details.