Cruise: Best cruises to take at Christmas – top five lines for festive cheer revealed

For instance, South American cruising gets more popular now as the weather warms up.

It’s also a popular season to cruise Down Under. “Cyclone season starts the first of November in Australia, but with most storms in March, this is still the most popular time to set sail,” stated The Cruise Handbook.

The festive season is a good opportunity to make the most of milder temperatures in Egypt, as well.

“Consider a cruise down the Nile River during winter, when temperatures have dropped,” the experts explained.

If you’re after a cruise line that really celebrates Christmas and gets wholeheartedly into the festive spirit – which is best to travel with?