Those of you planning your next holiday should be aware that some of the most beautiful destinations in the world are just a cruise trip away.

Opting for a cruise is an ideal way of ticking off a number of must-see ports of call in one momentous journey.

And when choosing which cruises suit you best, be sure to search the deals available from the plethora of cruise lines out there.

The freedom of choice

You are certainly are spoilt for choice when it comes to cruise lines as there are plenty of companies offering some fantastic holiday options.

Cunard Cruises, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Ocean Village, Princess Cruises and a number of other firms provide trips that are sure to be remembered for the rest of your life.

And plumping for Cunard Cruises, for example, truly opens up the world to any intrepid explorer.

Whether it is a Mediterranean tour, an African cruise or transatlantic voyage you are seeking, this company has the answer.

African cruises

Morocco, Kenya, South Africa and Senegal are all just a boat ride away if this is where you want your cruise to take you.

On an African cruise, you can choose to head to places such as Casablanca in Morocco or Mombasa in Kenya. Whichever destinations you pick will give you a real taste of this diverse continent.

Explore the Mediterranean

You will have the opportunity to see some of Europe's prime tourist hotspots with a Mediterranean cruise.

Whether it is the cultured Spanish cities of Barcelona or Bilbao that float your boat or the rich man's paradise that is the Cote D'Azur that makes you happy, you are sure to find what you are after with a cruise of the Med.

Cunard Cruises' tours of the Med allow you to visit France, Spain, Greece, Italy, the Balearic Islands or the birthplace of Napoleon, Corsica.

Atlantic voyage

Perhaps you want to travel further afield. If that is the case, Cunard Cruises offers you the chance to sail to New York, Miami and Rio de Janeiro.

If you head to Brazil, you will be able to see for yourself why Rio has been chosen to host the greatest sporting show on earth, the Olympic Games, in 2016.

And arriving in the Big Apple or Miami by cruise liner is certainly one way to make a big impact in a country where 'big' is the operative word.