Globetrotting by sea: Sail the world’s hottest spots

Take to two wheels to explore the Dutch/French island of St Maarten/St Martin on a cycling excursion and relax on the beautiful beaches of the British Virgin Islands during a stop at Tortola.

After five days at sea, the next stops are the Azores islands of Faial and São Miguel where whale and dolphin trips are among the highlights, while the charming city of Bruges is a short jaunt from the penultimate stop Zeebrugge, before the cruise ends in Southampton.

Not only is Marella Explorer the largest in the fleet, taking 1,924 passengers, it’s also perfect for pampering as it has the first Champneys Spa at sea in addition to 10 restaurants, including speciality Asian and the upmarket Dining Club.

19 nights from £1,653pp (two sharing) full board, including outbound flight from Birmingham. Cruise departs Barbados April 28, 2019.