Cruise and Stay Holidays
A Guide to Cruise & Stay Holidays, Destinations, Packages and Booking Advice
Cruise & Stay holidays combine a cruise with a hotel stay before or after your sailing, offering a flexible way to explore more of your destination in one trip. These packages typically include a cruise itinerary alongside hotel accommodation, with many also including flights and transfers depending on the package. Popular Cruise & Stay holidays include Caribbean cruises with Miami hotel stays, Mediterranean sailings with city breaks in Rome or Barcelona, and Alaska cruises combined with Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys. By combining land and sea travel in one booking, Cruise & Stay holidays offer added convenience, flexibility and value, with more time to explore key destinations before or after your cruise. With a wide range of destinations, durations and package types available, Cruise & Stay holidays provide options to suit different travel styles and budgets.
Cruise and Stay Deals
At Hello Cruise, we bring together Cruise & Stay deals from a wide range of leading cruise lines and trusted UK travel agents in one place. Many packages are created as bespoke offers, combining cruises with flights, hotels and added extras such as transfers, drinks packages or onboard credit. Some Cruise & Stay deals also include added-value benefits such as free hotel stays, exclusive pricing, Wi-Fi or cabin upgrades, depending on the sailing and provider, making it easier to compare not just prices, but what’s included. Most Cruise & Stay holidays are created by specialist UK travel agents rather than cruise lines, giving you access to a wider range of options and greater flexibility to tailor your trip.
Celebrity Solstice
A Solstice Class ship offering a premium cruise experience, with spacious decks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a strong emphasis on comfort and outdoor living.Celebrity Solstice is the lead ship of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice Class and set the template for the class’s focus on space, light, and outdoor areas. Carrying around 2,850 guests, the ship features generous deck space, a wide choice of dining venues, and well-designed public areas that feel open and comfortable rather than crowded. Accommodation includes a high proportion of balcony cabins and suites, reflecting the Solstice Class emphasis on sea views and fresh air. As a premium cruise line, Celebrity is known for quality dining, stylish surroundings, and attentive service, making Solstice a popular choice for guests seeking a polished, easygoing cruise experience with a calm and sociable onboard feel.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Sophisticated
- Premium
Stay: 2 nights in Banff, Rail: 2 day Rocky Mountaineer, Stay: 1 night in Kamloops, Stay: 3 nights in Vancouver, 7 Nights Cruise: Vancouver, British Columbia – Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A – Icy Strait Point – Cruising by Hubbard Glacier, Alaska – Juneau, Alaska – Ketchikan, Alaska – Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A – Vancouver, British Columbia
Norwegian Jade
A midsized ship offering a relaxed cruise experience, with classic design, comfortable public spaces, and a strong focus on destinations.Norwegian Jade is part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel Class and delivers a traditional cruising style compared to the line’s newer, activity-heavy vessels. Carrying around 2,400 guests, the ship offers a calm onboard atmosphere with well-proportioned lounges, open deck areas, and a steady pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a practical, comfort-led layout. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Cruising approach provides flexible dining and a casual onboard feel, making Norwegian Jade well suited to guests who prefer midsized ships, relaxed days onboard, and itineraries that prioritise ports and scenic cruising over large-scale onboard attractions.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Relaxed
- Family-Friendly
Stay: 1 night Ho Chi Minh City, Tour: 6 night Deluxe Vietnam & Cambodia Tour, Stay: 2 nights in Singapore, 13 Nights Cruise: Singapore – Ko Samui – Laem Chabang – Phu My – Muara – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – Puerto Princesa, Palawan – Coron Island – Hong Kong – Hong Kong
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Many cruise lines offer Cruise & Stay holidays, combining cruise itineraries with hotel stays in key gateway destinations before or after your sailing. These packages vary by cruise line, with options ranging from family-friendly holidays and premium experiences to luxury and all-inclusive sailings. Cruise lines such as Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line offer a wide range of Cruise & Stay packages. Choosing a cruise line helps narrow down your Cruise & Stay holiday experience based on factors such as ship size, onboard atmosphere, included extras and destination focus, from family-friendly ships to premium and luxury experiences.
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Types of Cruise and Stay Packages
Cruise & Stay holidays are available in a range of package types, allowing you to tailor your trip based on budget, travel style and included extras. Options include all-inclusive packages that bundle drinks, dining and additional benefits, as well as luxury Cruise & Stay holidays featuring premium cruise lines, five-star hotels and upgraded flights. There are also more affordable Cruise & Stay options, with flexible hotel choices and a focus on lower-cost fares, alongside tailor-made packages that allow you to customise your stay, flights and overall itinerary. Choosing the right package type helps you match your Cruise & Stay holiday to your budget and preferences.
Cruise and Stay Holiday FAQs
What is a Cruise and Stay holiday?
A Cruise & Stay holiday combines a cruise with a land-based stay before or after your sailing. This could include a city break, beach resort, theme park stay, escorted tour or multi-centre itinerary. It offers a flexible way to travel, allowing you to enjoy a cruise alongside extra time exploring your destination.
Can you Cruise and Stay with P&O Cruises?
Yes, you can Cruise & Stay with P&O Cruises, although most sailings are round-trip from Southampton. Selected fly-cruise itineraries, such as Mediterranean and Canary Islands sailings, allow you to add hotel stays in destinations like Malta or Tenerife. Many UK travel agents also create tailored Cruise & Stay packages around P&O Cruises itineraries.
What cruise lines offer Cruise and Stay holidays?
Most major cruise lines offer Cruise & Stay holidays through UK travel agents. Popular options include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises and Cunard, as well as luxury brands such as Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Packages typically include hotel stays, transfers and flexible flight options.
Does Royal Caribbean offer Cruise and Stay packages?
Yes, Royal Caribbean offers Cruise & Stay packages through UK travel agents. These commonly include itineraries in destinations such as Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Australia and Asia, combined with pre or post-cruise hotel stays, city breaks or beach extensions. Many packages can also be customised to suit your travel preferences.
Can you customise a Cruise and Stay trip?
Yes, most Cruise & Stay holidays can be customised to suit your travel plans. This can include choosing flights from your local airport, extending your hotel stay, selecting specific resorts, adding tours or combining multiple destinations. Cruise & Stay packages are designed to be flexible, making it easy to tailor your trip.
Cruise and Stay Advice
When planning a Cruise & Stay holiday, it helps to start by deciding whether your priority is the cruise itinerary or the land stay. Some travellers choose their destination first, such as a city break or beach resort, while others build their trip around a specific cruise route.
Plan Your Priority: Decide whether your focus is the cruise itinerary or the hotel stay, as this will shape your overall trip.
Package vs Tailor-Made: You can choose a ready-made Cruise & Stay package or work with a UK cruise agent to customise your holiday with preferred flights, hotels and durations.
Flexibility & Customisation: Many packages can be tailored to include local airport departures, extended stays, hotel upgrades or added tours and experiences.
Best for Long-Haul Travel: Cruise & Stay holidays are particularly popular for destinations such as Alaska, Asia and Australia, allowing time to explore before or after your cruise and adjust to time zone changes.
Compare What’s Included: Packages can vary significantly, so comparing itineraries, inclusions and added extras is key to finding the best value for your travel style.
