Top 5 cruise destinations to visit this summer according to Britons
The thought of not having to travel through airport security and queue endlessly to get onto a plane does sound quite appealing.
Cruises are a popular way to travel on holiday and we can see why. The thought of not having to travel through airport security and queue endlessly to get onto a plane does sound quite appealing.
However, new research has found the most popular cruise destinations among Brits.
Travel experts at Seine River Cruises looked at Google data to find the most popular cruise-related searches by analysing searches for terms, such as ‘cruise to X’ and ‘X cruise holidays’ for different locations.
The most popular search terms for countries, cities and routes were combined to create the rankings.
Here are the most popular cruise destinations from the UK.
Caribbean
The most popular cruise destination from the UK is the Caribbean, with a total of 47,700 searches a month on average.
Brits who appreciate tropical getaways, with their sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, will enjoy a Caribbean cruise. This luxurious experience allows travellers to explore stunning destinations like Jamaica, Barbados, and St Lucia.
Mediterranean
Brits looking for cruises to this location an average of 26,977 times per month.
Mediterranean cruises offer a fantastic opportunity to visit some of Europe's most iconic cultural destinations. From the beaches of Nice to the monuments of Rome, a Mediterranean cruise is packed with all the elements for an unforgettable vacation.
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Norway
Norway is the third most searched cruise destination in the UK, receiving an average of 15,549 searches each month.
Located in the Scandinavian region, Norway has an array of stunning landscapes, including the UNESCO-protected fjords, the Jostedal Glacier National Park, and the Kjenndalen glaciers.
Iceland
This location received 7,665 monthly average searches from Brits. The Northern Lights are perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland and the country’s capital, Reykjavik also offers various attractions including the Glymur Waterfall and the Blue Lagoon.
Netherlands
The fifth most popular cruise destination is the Netherlands, with Brits searching for cruises to this destination an average of 7,148 times monthly.
Visitors to the Netherlands can take a riverboat tour through the country's famous canals with its picturesque windmills, vibrant tulip fields, and charming old towns to see.
Excursions to iconic cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht offer the chance to explore architecture, museums and local cuisine.
Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert from Seine River Cruises, said: “Cruise holidays have become a favoured vacation choice due to the convenience they provide in exploring multiple cities and countries in a single trip, all while staying in one moving accommodation that also offers its onboard attractions. This data provides valuable insights into the preferred destinations of British travellers.”