Should you do a honeymoon cruise?

Where to cruise
Cruises can take you just about anywhere, so your destination is a matter of personal preference and affordability. The coast and islands of Scotland or the Norwegian fjords can be magic in June, while the Caribbean or the South Pacific are ideal winter destinations.

The cost of cruises may seem prohibitively expensive when compared with some other honeymoon destinations. Remember, though, that the price usually includes all meals and wine, on-board facilities such as theatres and night clubs - and of course transport. However, always check with your travel agent, as what is included in the cost can differ slightly between different companies. They all offer honeymoon packages but these will differ, too - again, check with your travel agent. But, to give you a few ideas, here is our guide to some of the top cruise companies:

• Radisson: 6-star luxury with worldwide trips from Scotland to Polynesia Tel: 023 8068 2280
  www.rssc.co.uk
• Abercrombie & Kent: super-exclusive private motor yacht cruising in the Med with your own chef
  0845 0700620
  www.abercrombiekent.co.uk
• Fred Olsen: mid-price worldwide cruises
  Tel: 01473 742424
  www.fredolsencruises.co.uk
• Ocean Village: budget cruises for the active with parasailing and mountain biking in the Med and the Caribbean
  Tel: 0845 358 5000
  www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk
• Orient Lines: budget cruises in the Med, Scandinavia and worldwide
  Tel: 0845 658 8050
  www.orientlines.com
• P&O: long-established company with worldwide and even world cruises
  Tel: 0845 3555 333
  
• MSC: budget cruises with big discounts for early booking
  Tel: 020 7637 2525
  www.msccruises.com

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