Caribbean cruises are the most popular internationally, per new research from travel insurance provider AllClear.
Mexico, South Africa and the UK all placed the Caribbean on their most-wanted list.
The study also revealed that an Antarctic sailing adventure is the top cruise Kiwis want to embark on, followed by Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises.
The research revealed that 66 percent of people are seriously considering a cruise for their next holiday.
Whether you want to hop around many different sun-soaked Mediterranean countries without worrying about packing and unpacking in each new country or spot polar bears in Arctic waters while eating breakfast, cruises are undoubtedly one of the most comfortable ways to see the world.
AllClear analysed the average monthly searches of over 100 popular cruising destinations to discover which cruising routes are the most sought-after in each country around the world.
The Caribbean is the most sought-after cruising destination of the year. With tropical beaches in the Bahamas and the sandy shores of the Cayman Islands often part of the itinerary, Caribbean cruises clocked up over 2.8 million searches in the last year alone – placing this sun-filled destination firmly in first place.
Mediterranean cruises are the second most sought-after, with 2.1 million searches made for cruises sailing around the European sea within the last twelve months. Key stops often include historic cities like Rome and Athens, so setting sail here offers travellers the perfect blend of culture, history, and seaside bliss.
Completing the top three most popular cruises worldwide is an Alaskan cruise across frosty glaciers where bears, whales and other creatures can be spotted while on board. Other notable cruises in the rankings include sailing across the stunning Norwegian Fjords and experiencing a slice of southern American comfort with a Mississippi River cruise.
As cruising experiences see a boost in popularity, every country shows its own unique set of preferences on where to sail. In South Korea and New Zealand, an Antarctica cruise offering a look at icy landscapes, colossal icebergs, and up-close penguins and seals gathers more searches than any other. People in Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic want to explore the ancient temples and pharaohs’ tombs of the Nile River more than anywhere else.