Being just a few hours
away from the UK, the
Mediterranean is the
perfect choice for first-time and experienced
cruisers alike. A
wealth of different
cultures awaits and
it’s not just the climate that’s hotter
than ever as cruise lines add more
incentives for travellers to sail with
them.

New ships, new itineraries and
exciting developments mean there’s stiff
competition for cruise lines in the Med,
but that’s good news for an industry
potentially still smarting from the
global pandemic.

At the time, it was catastrophic
for the industry, but it appears the market is stronger than ever with many
people opting for shorter haul holidays
over grand world tours.

“Cruise has
enthusiastically bounced back after the
pandemic,” says Travel 1st’s Lee Ashton.
“We have multiple customers old and
new who enjoy booking cruises through
us and cruising the Med caters for all
tastes so every traveller can access their
ideal holiday.

“The opportunities are endless as there are so many different ships to suit
our customers. We have long-standing
customers who love MSC Cruises, Royal
Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Celebrity
Cruises because there’s so much to offer onboard – fine dining, luxurious
surroundings, excursions to suit every
passenger and first-class…