Romance on the seas

It’s been a cracking start to the year as cruise lines have been reporting a bumper January with sales starting to return to pre-pandemic levels. Thanks to the lifting of travel test restrictions, traveller confidence has steadily grown throughout the month.

As we ride this wave of optimism, this month’s issue is packed with inspirational features, incentives, video interviews and news.

With love in the air thanks to Valentine’s Day, we invite you to discover the most swoonworthy cruise ship experiences, from lounging in hammocks on private islands to helicopter flights over Bora Bora. And read Sara Macefield’s account of her dreamy voyage along the Nile on Uniworld’s glittering new ship (and this month’s cover star), SS Sphinx. 

If you’re running your own business, Cruise Adviser’s very own social media guru Petra Hajdu-Pásztor offers her top 10 tips to give your social media channels a boost.

There’s also some exciting news from CLIA with the announcement that its conference will be held in Southampton in May. Highlights include the chance to take a peek inside three fabulous ships – P&O’s Iona, MSC Virtuosa and Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas.

Finally, don’t miss Jane Archer’s essential guide on how to sell themed cruises that vary from wine tasting to big-hitting literary events. Happy selling!

– Janine Kelso, editor