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What Is a Cruise Tour Package?

A cruise tour package combines your cruise with the elements that make it a complete holiday: flights from the UK, hotel nights before and after the sailing, transfers between the airport and the port, and sometimes tours and excursions at the destinations. Rather than booking each piece separately, you get everything confirmed on one booking, at one price. Cruise1st Packages are built exactly this way — cruise plus whichever extras you need, priced and managed together.

Most of the sailings here depart from ports overseas, so a flight from the UK is part of the picture for the vast majority of trips. Cruise1st Packages take care of that — we book the flights, the hotel the night before embarkation and any transfers, leaving you to think about which destination to explore rather than how to get there.

Where Do Cruise Tour Packages Go?

The mix spans several of the world’s most rewarding cruising regions, with the greatest concentration of sailings in Southeast Asia, the Transatlantic route and the Caribbean. Here is where the sailings are focused.

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is comfortably the most popular destination in this collection. Singapore is the main embarkation point, and it is one of the world’s great places to spend a night or two before boarding — the kind of city that rewards an early arrival. Sailings here tend to be longer voyages, typically taking in ports across the region over two weeks or more. If you are combining a flight from the UK with a cruise through the waters of this part of the world, arriving a day or two early makes the most of the journey.

Transatlantic and the Caribbean

Transatlantic crossings suit experienced cruisers who want long sea days, a genuine sense of ocean travel and the drama of arriving in a new continent by ship. Many of these sailings end in Miami or nearby — and it is worth knowing that Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) is about half an hour from Miami, so both ports are worth checking for dates and prices when you are planning a Florida trip.

The Caribbean is well represented too, with sailings departing from Florida heading to the islands. If you want to extend the trip with a New York stopover on the way, take a look at our Caribbean 2027 sailings with New York stays — a popular way to make the most of the transatlantic flight. For island-focused options, our Caribbean cruise and stay 2027 page has dedicated sailings, and there are also Caribbean cruise deals with flights included worth exploring.

East Asia and Japan

East Asia and Japan are both well served, with Yokohama (Tokyo) as the main gateway port for Japan sailings. These are longer itineraries by nature and suit travellers who want to see a region properly rather than skim its edges. Our Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page narrows the choice for anyone who already has a particular line in mind.

The Mediterranean

For something closer to home, the Mediterranean features in this collection too, with Barcelona a key embarkation port. The Western Mediterranean is well represented, and our Mediterranean Cruises 2027 page goes into more detail. There are also Mediterranean cruise deals with flights included for those looking for a value option.

Australia and New Zealand

Longer-haul tours of the southern hemisphere are here too. Sydney is the main Australian embarkation point, and Australia sailings often link with New Zealand itineraries for a proper southern hemisphere voyage. Our dedicated Australia cruises from the UK page covers these in more detail.

Central America

Central America rounds out the offering for travellers who want to combine a cruise with one of the world’s most diverse regions. These sailings often connect with Caribbean departures and are worth considering if you want a longer, more varied itinerary.

Which Ships Sail These Cruise Tour Packages?

Several well-regarded ships feature across the range. Here are the ones you are most likely to encounter, and what makes each worth knowing about.

Legend of the Seas

A Royal Caribbean classic, sailing a variety of routes in this collection. Explore Legend of the Seas cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits you.

Celebrity Solstice

Comprehensively renewed in 2026 — the refit brought a new Trattoria Rossa, Fine Cut Steakhouse and Sunset Park terrace, along with refreshed Retreat suites. The Lawn Club remains one of the more unusual features at sea: a genuine half-acre of real grass on deck, hosting live Hot Glass Show demonstrations and outdoor cinema screenings. Suite guests travelling in The Retreat have access to a private pool sundeck, Luminae restaurant serving Daniel Boulud menus, and butler service throughout the cruise. See Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full range.

Celebrity Millennium

A ship with a genuine piece of maritime history: the Olympic Restaurant holds walnut panelling salvaged from RMS Olympic — Titanic’s sister ship — making dinner here a conversation piece as well as a meal. Le Petit Chef, Celebrity’s 3D animated dinner show, pairs tabletop projections with a multi-course tasting menu. Guests who book AquaClass staterooms unlock exclusive access to restaurant Blu and the Persian Garden thermal spa. Check the Celebrity Millennium cabins and deck plans before you choose.

Spectrum of the Seas

Built with the East Asia market in mind, Spectrum of the Seas carries 16 restaurants including Dadong Wonderland Chinese cuisine, Jamie’s Italian and an Asian-fusion main dining room. The North Star observation capsule rises 300 feet above sea level in an all-glass pod — one of the more dramatic vantage points you will find at sea. The RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator and FlowRider surf simulator give active guests plenty to do between ports. Cabin options range from virtual-balcony inside cabins to the 257 m² Ultimate Family Suite, which sleeps up to 10 across 2 levels. See Spectrum of the Seas cabins and deck plans for the full breakdown.

Mariner of the Seas

This Voyager-class ship underwent a Royal Amplified refit in 2023 that added a FlowRider surf simulator, The Perfect Storm waterslides and a laser tag arena. The Royal Promenade — an indoor boulevard running the length of the ship — is lined with restaurants, bars and live entertainment. Dining options include Jamie’s Italian, Chops Grille steakhouse and Izumi sushi, spread across 11 venues. Browse Mariner of the Seas cabins and deck plans to see what is available.

Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess is tailored for Asian itineraries and carries the largest Japanese-style onsen bath at sea — the Izumi Japanese Bath — making it a natural choice for Japan-focused sailings. Crown Grill steakhouse, Kai Sushi and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa handle dining. MedallionClass technology runs throughout the ship, including OceanNow in-cabin delivery and Movies Under the Stars on deck. See Diamond Princess cabins and deck plans for full cabin options.

Azamara Onward

For a completely different pace, Azamara Onward carries around 692 guests — small enough to access ports that larger ships cannot reach. Azamara’s signature overnight and late-night port stays give you more time ashore than a standard turnaround visit, which matters on a destination-focused tour. Prime C Steakhouse, Aqualina Italian restaurant and a Caviar & Champagne Bar keep the dining experience firmly in boutique-hotel territory. Check Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans for details.

Also sailing in this collection: Norwegian Jade, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit.

Cruise1st Packages — What Do They Include?

A Cruise1st Package is a cruise with the surrounding journey built in. Depending on your trip, that can mean flights from the UK, hotel nights before or after the sailing, airport and port transfers, tours, and travel insurance — all on one booking. The benefit is straightforward: the whole holiday is confirmed at once, the pieces fit together, and if something changes you have one point of contact to sort it.

Our team can put together a fully custom package or build around a specific cruise you have already chosen. Either way, the cruise specialists who handle your booking know these ships and these routes from experience — that is a different conversation from booking through a general travel agent.

How Do One-Way Itineraries Work?

A meaningful share of the sailings in this collection are one-way — the ship starts in one port and ends somewhere different. That is entirely normal for repositioning crossings and longer tours of a region, and it is worth knowing before you book: you will need a flight home from the disembarkation port rather than a return to where you started. The most common end points are Singapore, Miami, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Sydney and Yokohama (Tokyo). When we build your package we factor in the return leg, so nothing is left as an open question.

Can I Sail from a UK Port?

A small number of sailings in this collection do depart from UK ports. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail, making a no-fly start genuinely convenient for many travellers — no early morning airport run, no hold luggage restrictions. Shorter options from Southampton are covered on our Southampton short breaks page. For those planning further ahead, our 2027 cruises from Southampton and world cruises from Southampton pages offer more choice.

That said, the majority of sailings here start overseas — Southeast Asia, Florida, Spain and Japan account for most of the embarkation ports. For those, we include the flights and hotel in your package so the journey out is taken care of.

Are There All-Inclusive Cruise Tour Options?

Yes. A significant portion of the sailings in this collection are available on all-inclusive fare types, which typically bundle drinks, speciality dining and gratuities into the headline price. Fare options such as drinks packages, early booking offers and last-minute promotions also appear across the range. Our team can walk you through what each fare type covers for the specific sailing you are interested in — the inclusions vary by cruise line and by departure, so it is worth a conversation before you book.

If you are after a discounted sailing, our cruise deals and fly-cruise deals pages filter specifically for reduced-price options, including October departures and Christmas sailings.

Barbados and the Caribbean: Cruise and Stay Options

Several Caribbean sailings pair naturally with a hotel stay before or after the cruise. Our Barbados cruise and stay 2027 page is a popular starting point, and the broader Caribbean cruise and stay collection covers the full range of island-hopping options with hotel nights included. For New York connections, New York cruise and stay packages are also available.

Southampton Sailings Worth Knowing About

Southampton remains one of the UK’s best-connected cruise ports, and our P&O Cruises 2027 from Southampton and P&O Cruises from Southampton pages are consistently among our most visited. If you are thinking about a world cruise from a UK port, New York cruises from Southampton and the wider world cruises from Southampton range are worth a look before you decide.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.