Sail & Discover: Hays Cruise Picks

Grab a cuppa (or a cocktail), settle in, and tune in because Fun-Loving Brits at Sea is back, and it’s bringing the joy of cruising straight to your living room!

Explora Journeys is a cruise line fleet designed to feel like your own private yacht. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sail aboard an Explora ship, you can hear it firsthand from our Retail Director, Jane Schumm.

The horizon has never looked so enticing. Marella Cruises has unveiled its glittering 2027 collection, and it’s a season shimmering with firsts, long-awaited returns, and irresistible discoveries.

If you're looking for a cruise that delivers five-star service with down-to-earth charm, where every destination feels like a postcard and every day onboard feels like home, then let us introduce you to Riviera Travel’s river voyages. Because this isn’t just any cruise. This is cruising perfected.

The wait is over – and the Caribbean is calling! Renaissance is ready to welcome you for her spectacular debut season with Ambassador Cruise Line.

If you long to set sail beyond the ordinary, we’ve got exciting news: AE Expeditions has just joined the Hays Travel Cruise family, and they’re ready to take you beyond the edges of the map into the realm of real adventure with some unmissable offers. Exciting, extraordinary and easier to book than ever, let’s dive into this unforgettable cruise line!

Budapest hosted the CLIA Riverview Conference 2025 - a showcase of ships and also an education, a networking hub, and a spark of inspiration - reminder to the Hays Travel team of how innovative, luxurious, and inclusive river cruising has become!

Ready to drop anchor in adventure? If you're dreaming of a luxury cruise that blends wild, windswept landscapes with historic charm and world-class indulgence, this is the blog for you! Laura, our Cruise Commercial Assistant Manager, set sail in style with Seabourn from close to home Scotland, and she’s here to tell you all about it.

Sometimes, life calls for a little course correction, a break from the autopilot of the everyday. And what better way to change direction than with a last-minute cruise that promises sun, spice, and a splash of something special?

We're excited to announce that, from January 2026, even more will be included in your cruise price when you book on a Freedom Fare with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

There are holidays, and then there are journeys that leave a mark on your soul – and for Geri, sailing the west coast of Greenland with HX Expeditions was exactly that. Here's her story, from Reykjavik to Sisimiut – and everything in between.

Anchors aweigh for 2027: Princess Cruises sets sail for the future, so get ready to raise your glasses – and your expectations. So, what’s coming next? Let’s just say… you’re going to want to pack early.