{"id":1875342,"date":"2026-04-10T05:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1875342"},"modified":"2026-04-10T05:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:00:32","slug":"heavy-metal-game-of-thrones-and-cats-quirky-themed-cruises-to-book-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1875342","title":{"rendered":"Heavy metal, Game of Thrones and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/19\/07\/1200x675_cmsv2_f1671097-d191-5ad6-85b6-3085744e0f3f-9711907.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2885085-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2885085\" data-cid=\"9716745\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885085-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/67\/45\/189x106_cmsv2_3d154ce1-7928-5574-bb80-d68c6bd69009-9716745.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People hold signs demanding the demarcation of their lands during a march at the Acampamento Terra Livre 2026\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Brazil: Indigenous marches in Bras\u00edlia enter third day over land rights\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885102-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2885102\" data-cid=\"9716836\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885102-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/67\/45\/189x106_cmsv2_3d154ce1-7928-5574-bb80-d68c6bd69009-9716745.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People hold signs demanding the demarcation of their lands during a march at the Acampamento Terra Livre 2026\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Brazil: Indigenous marches in Bras\u00edlia enter third day over land rights\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885102-pos2-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2\" data-nid=\"2885102\" data-cid=\"9716836\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885102-label-pos2-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/68\/36\/189x106_cmsv2_c1f18436-dceb-54ae-8969-478f16d03364-9716836.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Controversial US hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68 \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Controversial US hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885080-pos3-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2885080\" data-cid=\"9716728\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885080-label-pos3-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/67\/28\/189x106_cmsv2_42f70e54-ffcb-5576-9708-cd3335965d10-9716728.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"members of the Lebanese Red Cross at the site of an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese village of Choukin\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Lebanon reeling as Israeli strikes continue after 300 killed yesterday\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2883776-pos4-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2883776\" data-cid=\"9710599\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2883776-label-pos4-c-latest-stories-sidebar\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/05\/99\/189x106_cmsv2_0d168754-9150-525d-b744-b4989c4cb439-9710599.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Europe Today\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Europe Today<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \"><span class=\"c-article-title__prefix--red\">Live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks as Iran truce under strain\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Travel<\/p>\n<p>                          Moments<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Heavy metal, Game of Thrones and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/19\/07\/1536x864_cmsv2_f1671097-d191-5ad6-85b6-3085744e0f3f-9711907.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"A performance on the 70000TONS OF METAL cruise\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              A performance on the 70000TONS OF METAL cruise<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Mihaela Petrescu\/UMCruises<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Mihaela Petrescu\/UMCruises\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspIndrabati Lahiri\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1775797232\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-04-10 07:00:32 +02:00\">10\/04\/2026 &#8211; 7:00 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center 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loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Blending hobbies and passions with travel and adventure, themed cruises are growing in popularity. These days, there\u2019s a voyage for almost everyone.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>Cruise travel has surged significantly in the last few years, with an estimated 37.7 million passengers expected to have sailed in 2025, according to the State of the Cruise Industry Report issued by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Themed cruises, in particular, have been seeing more interest as they blend hobbies and passions with travel and adventure. <\/p>\n<p>But what if you\u2019re done with your standard Christmas or blues-themed <strong>cruises<\/strong>and are looking for something a little different? <\/p>\n<p>We look at some of the most offbeat voyages to try on your next at-sea getaway. <\/p>\n<h2>Meow Meow Cruise: Kitty trivia, scavenger hunts and more<\/h2>\n<p>This cruise is the ultimate destination for cat lovers who also love sailing. Held onboard Carnival\u2019s Discovery Princess ship, it features a range of cat-themed activities.<\/p>\n<p>This includes a Meet &amp; Greet on the first day, where travellers can pick up their cruise kit. There\u2019s also Meow Meow trivia sessions, usually held on <strong>sea<\/strong>days and group dining events at the end of each day. <\/p>\n<p>Other activities include a free cocktail party, the Meow Meow Mixer, and a kitty scavenger hunt. <\/p>\n<p>Comedy shows, games, trivia, gambling and off-ship excursions are also available on the cruise, both with and without the Meow Meow Cruise group. <\/p>\n<p>Passengers can enjoy other on-board experiences like Michelin-star dining, panoramic balcony views and a state-of-the-art theater on board too. For a take-home gift, guests can also buy a commemorative T-shirt with their cat\u2019s picture on it. <\/p>\n<p>Although one might think otherwise, cats themselves, however, are not allowed on board. <\/p>\n<p>The Meow Meow Cruise will sail to Mexico in May 2026 and to <strong>Central America<\/strong> from Tampa in March 2027. <\/p>\n<h2>70000TONS OF METAL: All things metal mania<\/h2>\n<p>Aptly named 70000TONS OF METAL, this is the world\u2019s biggest heavy metal <strong>music<\/strong>cruise. It usually lasts five days, starting from Miami, with one shore day at a Caribbean destination. <\/p>\n<p>The cruise features around 60 metal bands and more than 120 live shows, for an audience of about 3,000 fans or metalheads, blending an electric festival-like atmosphere to the high seas. <\/p>\n<p>Its signature event, \u201cJamming in International Waters\u201d, brings a variety of renowned musicians for hard rock and classic metal performances. This includes iconic hits by acts such as Saxon, Accept, Iron Maiden and Dio, as well as unique one-time-only musical combinations created for travellers on board. <\/p>\n<p>With the lineups for these jams being unique to each cruise, they offer exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for passengers. <\/p>\n<p>Travellers can enjoy direct interactions with artists and all-night <strong>karaoke<\/strong>sessions as well, with artists participating in jam sessions and shore excursions for a \u201cbackstage for everyone\u201d feel. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Travelling to Europe? Here are the essential travel apps you need to download<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Summer holidays: Why travellers are swapping the Riviera for the Balkans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Other highlights include a belly flop contest and 24-hour bars, along with a five-storied concert hall, ice-skating rink and indoor and open-air stages. There is also the Star Lounge, with a local club atmosphere, hot tubs on the pool deck and a number of other bars, clubs and lounges, as well as a casino. <\/p>\n<p>Fitness lovers can try the <strong>fitness<\/strong>studio, with specialised equipment or check out the surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course or full-sized basketball court. The day spa also offers more than 100 treatments. <\/p>\n<p>The cruise is held on the Freedom of the Seas, a ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. <\/p>\n<h2>Game of Thrones cruise: From King\u2019s Landing to Meereen<\/h2>\n<p>Hardcore <strong>Game of Thrones<\/strong> fans can now visit some of the most iconic series filming locations which inspired places like King\u2019s Landing, Meereen and Qarth. <\/p>\n<p>Sail Croatia\u2019s seven-day cruise offers a round trip from Split and includes key stops like Dubrovnik, Makarska, Kor\u010dula, Lokrum Island, Mljet National Park and Hvar. <\/p>\n<p>See Daenerys\u2019 throne room in Split\u2019s Diocletian\u2019s Palace, before heading to the Klis Fortress, which inspired the City of Meereen. <\/p>\n<p>Travellers can enjoy scenic <strong>swimming<\/strong> on the way to Kor\u010dula, before arriving at one of Croatia\u2019s most famous cities, Dubrovnik. Here, you can take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, marvel at the Red Keep from the show and visit locations for Blackwater Bay and Walk of Shame. <\/p>\n<p>Take a ferry to Lokrum Island to see the city of Qarth\u2019s filming location and explore the Benedictine Monastery. <\/p>\n<p>Bonus? You can also sit on the original Iron Throne on this island. <\/p>\n<p>Visit the stunning salt lakes in Mljet, before heading to Hvar to climb to the Fortica fortress for panoramic views of the harbour. <\/p>\n<h2>Ghost hunters\u2019 cruise: Everything that goes bump in the night<\/h2>\n<p>Fans of the supernatural can try Mysterious Adventures Tours\u2019 vast array of ghost hunting and mystical cruises, tours and experiences. <\/p>\n<p>Itineraries span across most of Europe, including <strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>, Germany, Romania, Ireland, Paris, Greece, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, with some going even further afield to the US. <\/p>\n<p>These tours mainly focus on supposedly haunted histories and legends, ancient landscapes and unsolved mysteries for a generous dose of all things spooky. <\/p>\n<p>On the upcoming 11-day Paris to Rh\u020fne supernatural cruise, travellers can sail along ancient towns, <strong>medieval<\/strong> villages and Roman ruins, guided by renowned paranormal investigators. <\/p>\n<p>Learn more about French folklore, history and centuries of mystery, as you come closer to the intersection between reality and the paranormal. There will also be workshops and discussions for any questions that may arise, against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular Southern France views. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">A new chocolate mega destination is coming to Switzerland \u2013 and 2030 can\u2019t come soon enough<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">From the Amazon to Antarctica: These are the best once-in-a-lifetime marathons to try<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The tour operator also offers a number of specialised tours around key spooky holidays like Halloween, such as a Vampire Ball at Bran Castle experience and Frankenstein Halloween tours. <\/p>\n<h2>Supercraft cruises: Crafting and jewellery making on the high seas<\/h2>\n<p>Love <strong>crafting<\/strong>and scrapbooking? The Cruise and Crop Cruise might just be the perfect fit for you. <\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Cruise Line offers Supercraft cruises, where travellers can immerse themselves in their favourite crafting activities with a number of workshops. <\/p>\n<p>These include classics such as decoupage, needle felting, jewellery and card making, along with more niche crafts like tote bag printing, sock teddy-making, lino printing, mosaic and beginner\u2019s bookbinding. <\/p>\n<p>The cruises also visit stunning destinations like France, the Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, Scandinavia, Iceland, Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands, Caribbean and North Africa. <\/p>\n<h2>High Seas Rally: Motorcycle culture meets sailing<\/h2>\n<p>The High Seas Rally is the world\u2019s only <strong>motorcycle<\/strong>rally on a cruise ship. Enjoy the ultimate biker\u2019s paradise with live music, charity fundraising, non-stop biker culture and the chance to sail with legendary builders. <\/p>\n<p>Travellers can attend \u201cGrease &amp; Gears\u201d seminars, where famous builders interact with fans and share stories. Music performances include bands like Steel Rod and Black Smoke Sinners. <\/p>\n<p>Themed events include a \u201cPirate Takeover\u201d night, along with a \u201cHillbillies on the High Seas\u201d night and a \u201cSalute to Service\u201d day in some cases. <\/p>\n<p>There is also a giveaway, which every guest is automatically entered into, where travellers can win a custom motorcycle like the 2024 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide. <\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from raffles and other events support the Wounded Warrior Project and the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. <\/p>\n<p>The cruise uses Royal Caribbean\u2019s Allure of the Seas ship and generally sails in the Western Caribbean. 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Europe\u2019s aviation levies explained<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2871359-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2871359\" data-cid=\"9655646\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2871359-label-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/65\/56\/66\/320x180_cmsv2_80be02ff-cf65-52de-a460-afff15e2de4a-9655666.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__quote\">In partnership with <strong>Media City<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2849382-pos3-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2849382\" data-cid=\"9560464\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2849382-label-pos3-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/56\/04\/64\/320x180_cmsv2_cba69ac4-7bd3-5886-88da-252745379693-9560464.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Travel - Euronews\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Euronews Travel Channel \u2013 Travel News, Guides, Magazines &amp; Inspiration | 24\/7<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884572-pos4-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884572\" data-cid=\"9714163\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2884572-label-pos4-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/41\/63\/320x180_cmsv2_174ef4b1-a343-5a53-98ec-a39d08986289-9714163.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aerial view of a village in Liechtenstein\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Undertourism: The European countries hardly any tourists visit<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884857-pos5-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884857\" data-cid=\"9715593\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2884857-label-pos5-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/55\/93\/320x180_cmsv2_1b8711c0-648e-5463-b1ee-85146bbb1529-9715593.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pancakes at Farm Girl Cafe on Portobello Road in London's Notting Hill\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    The best European cities for foodies in 2026<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884625-pos6-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884625\" data-cid=\"9714403\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2884625-label-pos6-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/44\/03\/320x180_cmsv2_ce82a301-5e23-51cf-9785-cbb7a5ffcc01-9714403.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Spectators look on from the A. Max Brewer Bridge as NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off on Wednesday 1 April\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Space centres and launch sites around the globe you can visit<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884572-pos1-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884572\" data-cid=\"9714163\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Undertourism: The European countries hardly any tourists visit<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884625-pos2-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884625\" data-cid=\"9714403\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Space centres and launch sites around the globe you can visit<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884660-pos3-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884660\" data-cid=\"9714608\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Which countries are the UK\u2019s digital nomads moving to?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884074-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884074\" data-cid=\"9711809\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Europe\u2019s Entry\/Exit System: What to know about EES before 10 April<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884404-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884404\" data-cid=\"9713263\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Cruise travel has surged significantly in the last few years, with an estimated 37.7 million passengers expected to have sailed in 2025, according to the State of the Cruise Industry Report issued by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).\u00a0Themed cruises, in particular, have been seeing more interest as they blend hobbies and passions with travel and adventure.\u00a0But what if you\u2019re done with your standard Christmas or blues-themed cruises and are looking for something a little different?\u00a0We look at some of the most offbeat voyages to try on your next at-sea getaway.\u00a0Meow Meow Cruise: Kitty trivia, scavenger hunts and moreThis cruise is the ultimate destination for cat lovers who also love sailing. Held onboard Carnival\u2019s Discovery Princess ship, it features a range of cat-themed activities.This includes a Meet &amp; Greet on the first day, where travellers can pick up their cruise kit. There\u2019s also Meow Meow trivia sessions, usually held on sea days and group dining events at the end of each day.\u00a0Other activities include a free cocktail party, the Meow Meow Mixer, and a kitty scavenger hunt.\u00a0Comedy shows, games, trivia, gambling and off-ship excursions are also available on the cruise, both with and without the Meow Meow Cruise group.\u00a0Passengers can enjoy other on-board experiences like Michelin-star dining, panoramic balcony views and a state-of-the-art theater on board too. For a take-home gift, guests can also buy a commemorative T-shirt with their cat\u2019s picture on it.\u00a0Although one might think otherwise, cats themselves, however, are not allowed on board.\u00a0The Meow Meow Cruise will sail to Mexico in May 2026 and to Central America from Tampa in March 2027.\u00a070000TONS OF METAL: All things metal maniaAptly named 70000TONS OF METAL,\u00a0this is the world\u2019s biggest heavy metal music cruise. It usually lasts five days, starting from Miami, with one shore day at a Caribbean destination.\u00a0The cruise features around 60 metal bands and more than 120 live shows, for an audience of about 3,000 fans or metalheads, blending an electric festival-like atmosphere to the high seas.\u00a0Its signature event, \u201cJamming in International Waters\u201d, brings a variety of renowned musicians for hard rock and classic metal performances. This includes iconic hits by acts such as Saxon, Accept, Iron Maiden and Dio, as well as unique one-time-only musical combinations created for travellers on board.\u00a0With the lineups for these jams being unique to each cruise, they offer exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for passengers.\u00a0Travellers can enjoy direct interactions with artists and all-night karaoke sessions as well, with artists participating in jam sessions and shore excursions for a \u201cbackstage for everyone\u201d feel.\u00a0Other highlights include a belly flop contest and 24-hour bars, along with a five-storied concert hall, ice-skating rink and indoor and open-air stages. There is also the Star Lounge, with a local club atmosphere, hot tubs on the pool deck and a number of other bars, clubs and lounges, as well as a casino.\u00a0Fitness lovers can try the fitness studio, with specialised equipment or check out the surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course or full-sized basketball court. The day spa also offers more than 100 treatments.\u00a0The cruise is held on the Freedom of the Seas, a ship operated by Royal Caribbean International.\u00a0Game of Thrones cruise: From King\u2019s Landing to MeereenHardcore Game of Thrones fans can now visit some of the most iconic series filming locations which inspired places like King\u2019s Landing, Meereen and Qarth.\u00a0Sail Croatia\u2019s seven-day cruise offers a round trip from Split and includes key stops like Dubrovnik, Makarska, Kor\u010dula, Lokrum Island, Mljet National Park and Hvar.\u00a0See Daenerys\u2019 throne room in Split\u2019s Diocletian\u2019s Palace, before heading to the Klis Fortress, which inspired the City of Meereen.\u00a0Travellers can enjoy scenic swimming on the way to Kor\u010dula, before arriving at one of Croatia\u2019s most famous cities, Dubrovnik. Here, you can take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, marvel at the Red Keep from the show and visit locations for Blackwater Bay and Walk of Shame.\u00a0Take a ferry to Lokrum Island to see the city of Qarth\u2019s filming location and explore the Benedictine Monastery.\u00a0Bonus? You can also sit on the original Iron Throne on this island.\u00a0Visit the stunning salt lakes in Mljet, before heading to Hvar to climb to the Fortica fortress for panoramic views of the harbour.\u00a0Ghost hunters\u2019 cruise: Everything that goes bump in the nightFans of the supernatural can try Mysterious Adventures Tours\u2019 vast array of ghost hunting and mystical cruises, tours and experiences.\u00a0Itineraries span across most of Europe, including Czech Republic, Germany, Romania, Ireland, Paris, Greece, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, with some going even further afield to the US.\u00a0These tours mainly focus on supposedly haunted histories and legends, ancient landscapes and unsolved mysteries for a generous dose of all things spooky.\u00a0On the upcoming 11-day Paris to Rh\u020fne supernatural cruise, travellers can sail along ancient towns, medieval villages and Roman ruins, guided by renowned paranormal investigators.\u00a0Learn more about French folklore, history and centuries of mystery, as you come closer to the intersection between reality and the paranormal. There will also be workshops and discussions for any questions that may arise, against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular Southern France views.\u00a0The tour operator also offers a number of specialised tours around key spooky holidays like Halloween, such as a Vampire Ball at Bran Castle experience and Frankenstein Halloween tours.\u00a0Supercraft cruises: Crafting and jewellery making on the high seas\u00a0Love crafting and scrapbooking? The Cruise and Crop Cruise might just be the perfect fit for you.\u00a0Ambassador Cruise Line offers Supercraft cruises, where travellers can immerse themselves in their favourite crafting activities with a number of workshops.\u00a0These include classics such as decoupage, needle felting, jewellery and card making, along with more niche crafts like tote bag printing, sock teddy-making, lino printing, mosaic and beginner\u2019s bookbinding.\u00a0The cruises also visit stunning destinations like France, the Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, Scandinavia, Iceland, Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands, Caribbean and North Africa.\u00a0High Seas Rally: Motorcycle culture meets sailing\u00a0The High Seas Rally is the world\u2019s only motorcycle rally on a cruise ship. Enjoy the ultimate biker\u2019s paradise with live music, charity fundraising, non-stop biker culture and the chance to sail with legendary builders.\u00a0Travellers can attend \u201cGrease &amp; Gears\u201d seminars, where famous builders interact with fans and share stories. Music performances include bands like Steel Rod and Black Smoke Sinners.\u00a0Themed events include a \u201cPirate Takeover\u201d night, along with a \u201cHillbillies on the High Seas\u201d night and a \u201cSalute to Service\u201d day in some cases.\u00a0There is also a giveaway, which every guest is automatically entered into, where travellers can win a custom motorcycle like the 2024 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide.\u00a0Proceeds from raffles and other events support the Wounded Warrior Project and the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund.\u00a0The cruise uses Royal Caribbean\u2019s Allure of the Seas ship and generally sails in the Western Caribbean. 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