Cruising into the New Year

CELEBRITIES AT SEA

Fans of BBC One’s Countryfile programme will enjoy cruising the Caribbean in the company of presenter John Craven.

During the week on Royal Clipper, flagship of Star Clippers (0845 200 6145/ starclippers.co.uk), he will discuss his fascinating career and accompany guests on two excursions.

The first will explore the west coast of Grenada, which boasts the capital St George’s and the two-mile long Grand Anse beach.

The second will visit Martinique’s Botanical Gardens of Balata and Fort de France.

Meanwhile novelist Edwina Currie joins Crystal Cruises’ Temples and Safaris Cruise (0207 399 7601/crystalcruises.co.uk) sailing on Crystal Serenity from Singapore and cruising the Indian Ocean to Cape Town.

A nine-night Caribbean stay-and-cruise holiday from £2,399pp (two sharing), full board.

Price includes return flights from the UK and two nights pre-cruise stay in Bermuda (BB).

Departs January 23.

A 21-night Temples And Safaris cruise (Edwina Currie joins at Singapore) from £5,129pp (two sharing), full board.

Return flights from London to Bangkok can be arranged on request.

Departs Bangkok, March 7.