Sail away on these six bargain cruise holidays – like 17 nights in Norway for just £849pp

WELCOME to our new Tuesday travel special where each week we’ll be bringing you inspiration for your holidays at home and abroad.

This week we’re kicking off with Six Sensational Summer Cruises – there’s never been a better time to take to the ocean, with fierce competition and fantastic new ships keeping prices keen.

Here we pick our favourite cruises, including some bargains sailing from the UK as well as some great deals to sunsoaked Mediterranean destinations.

NORWEGIAN WOULD: Sit back and relax while the stunning landscapes of Norway appear on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Arctic Voyage to Spitsbergen, North Cape and the Land of the Midnight Sun.

The premium-value, no-fly cruise line has a fantastic last-minute deal on a 17-night sailing departing London Tilbury on June 20.

The cruise will call at ports around Norway including Tromso, Bergen and Molde and the 17-night full-board trip starts from just £849pp.

To book, visit ambassadorcruiseline.com or call 0808 102 8701.

SAIL & STROLL: Work off all that fabulous cruise food with Sail Croatia’s Dubrovnik Return Hike Cruise, perfect for those who like to stay active on their break.

Hike Cruises offer the best of both worlds – the opportunity to relax in luxury at sea between island destinations, before strolling on the stunning Croatian coastline.

Departing Split on September 2, the seven-night cruise calls at Solta, Vis, Korcula, Hvar, Bol and Makarska, before returning to Split. With a maximum of 36 guests on board, prices are from £969pp including breakfast and three-course lunch plus experienced hiking guide and daily swim stops.

For details, see sail-croatia.com.

SCANDI SAIL: Enjoy luxury on board Celebrity Silhouette as you sail for 12 nights to the Scandinavian capitals.

Departing Southampton on July 1, this no-fly cruise will allow you to explore Oslo, Skagen and Tallin and even features overnight stops in Copenhagen and Stockholm.

Prices are from £867pp including all meals, kids’ clubs, theatre shows and on-board gym.

For details, see cruise.co.uk or call 0870 990 8824.

RHINE & SHINE: Viva Cruises offers laid-back, relaxed river cruising where everything is included.

Their seven-night Rhine to Hoorn cruise – departing every Saturday in July from Dusseldorf sails the majestic river through Holland and Belgium with calls in Amsterdam, Hoorn, Rotterdam, Brussels, Antwerp and Nijmegen.

Fares start from just £1,330 and include all meals and snacks, alcoholic drinks and a high-tea once a week as well as tips and wifi.

For details, see vivacruises.com.

NO-FLY MED: For value, you can’t beat MSC Cruises’ 14-night no-fly cruise from Southampton to Spain and France.

The 14-night cruise departs July 15 and calls at Cadiz, Malaga and Alicante for sizzling Spanish fun before hopping over to Majorca then stopping on the French Rivera at Toulon.

Your last stops before home are buzzing Barcelona and Portuguese capital Lisbon.

The ship features multiple bars and restaurants, as well as pools, a cinema and kids’ clubs.

The 14-night full-board cruise starts from just £745pp. For details, go to dealchecker.co.uk.

FAMILY FUN: Enjoy the incredible activities and entertainment on P&O Cruises’ latest and largest flagship, the amazing Arvia, on a 14-night no-fly cruise from Southampton that promises sizzling sunshine in a host of Mediterranean destinations.

Embarking on August 6, the two-week cruise will sail to La Coruna, Valencia, Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante and Cadiz.

On board you’ll find amazing kids’ clubs, with a host of acitivites for two to 17-year-olds.

There’s also 30 places to eat, drink or grab a snack, with fine dining, British classics and the best of world cuisine.

Prices for the 14-night full-board cruise start from £829pp.

For details, see pocruises.com/find-a-cruise/K316/K316.