With fewer crowds at some of the world’s most visited ports and more manageable temperatures in the low twenties, winter is a great time to cruise.

Recent data from Google Trends shows a significant increase in interest in winter cruises, with searches for the term rising by 119 per cent in the past three years.

More travellers opt for winter getaways, eager to escape the UK’s chilly weather and explore destinations with less congestion and lower prices.

With Black Friday just around the…