Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first ever sailing, one way to make your trip extra-special is with a celebrity-themed cruise holiday.
This year, a whole host of high-profile stars are joining travellers at sea for unforgettable getaways that allow you to visit some of the world's most beautiful destinations while meeting your favourite stars. Here's our pick of the best cruises with celebrity guests...
Waltz along the Danube with Strictly Come Dancing stars
Watch a private performance by Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke and his pro partner, former Strictly star Erin Boag, in the home of the waltz, Vienna, during an eight-day Danube cruise with Good Housekeeping Holidays.
The ballroom couple will take part in a fascinating Q&A session at the Vienna Arsenal, and present a dance masterclass aboard your luxury river cruise ship. The July itinerary also takes in the beauty of Budapest, Bratislava and Regensburg.
BOOK NOW From £1,695 per person
Cruise down the Douro with Mary Berry
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One of our favourite cooks, former Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry will be boarding Emerald Waterways' eight-day cruise down the River Douro through Portugal and Spain this summer – giving travellers the chance to join her for tea, taste pastry, listen to a fascinating talk and enjoy a three-course gala dinner curated by Mary herself (and consisting of her very best recipes, of course).
The cruise aboard Emerald Radiance will take you through the famous wine region of Portugal, starting and ending in Porto, with stops in Salamanca, Pocinha and Regua.
BOOK NOW From £2,545 per person
Join Loose Women's Linda Robson in Venice
Take to one of the most romantic cities in the world while enjoying a glass of fizz with Loose Women panelist Linda Robson. The daytime TV regular and Birds of a Feather star will take part in exclusive activities during the holiday, including a Casanova excursion and drinks reception.
The five-day all-inclusive cruise with Good Housekeeping Holidays in September will take you to colourful Murano, pretty Padua and around the lagoon, with nights docked just steps from the iconic St Mark's Square.
BOOK NOW From £1,049 per person
Discover the flavours of the Rhône with Prue Leith
Take to the River Rhône for a foodie cruise through the gastronomic heart of France withGreat British Bake Off judge Prue Leith. She'll regale you with anecdotes from her incredible career, host a cooking demonstration, join you for drinks and dinner, and even go on a wine-tasting trip with you.
The eight-day Good Housekeeping Holidays cruise in August visits Lyon, Beaune, Vienne and Arles for an enchanting journey through a variety of European beauty spots.
BOOK NOW From £1,699 per person
Learn Rosemary Shrager's cooking secrets in the Mediterranean
Delve into the world of top TV chef Rosemary Shrager while exploring some of Europe's most stunning corners on Princess Cruises' 14-day Mediterranean Adventurer cruise this August.
Fans of the acclaimed cookery teacher – whose previous TV credits range from The Big Family Cooking Showdown to I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! –will enjoy a Q&A session, as well as the chance to take part in a meet and greet session including photographs. During a fortnight sailing the Med, you'll get to visit Seville, Barcelona, Marseille, Florence, Rome and Sardinia.
BOOK NOW From £1,398 per person
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Roshina is a contributing editor to Hearst UK. She was previously Senior Travel Editor, where she covered titles including Country Living, Red, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and Good Housekeeping.
When she's not scoping out the next destinations we should explore (Uzbekistan, the Austrian Alps, Tbilisi), she loves revisiting old favourites (Mauritius, the Dolomites, Istanbul) and spending summer in the mountains - especially when hiking or wrapped in a spa robe.
