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Current Featured Cruises

Our programs are hand-crafted to create experiences that are impossible to duplicate when traveling alone. No matter which trip you choose, you'll be exposed to new cultures, given unique opportunities to meet the locals and form new friendships that will last a lifetime. You'll learn about history, art, flora, fauna, food, and nature in ways that would be impossible on your own.

Select from one of our pre-designed trips or custom design your own. If you have an idea for a future cruise or would like to put something together with a particular group in mind please go to the create your own cruise section of our site to learn more and to submit your ideas.

Scotland, Ireland & England Cruise (Aug 2010)

Join Sally Meliville and Beth Brown-Reinsel on a knitting cruise to Scotland, Ireland, England and the Channel Islands next year and prepare to be inspired. Learn tons of new skills and gain creative inspiration from two of the most well known knitters in the fiber world.

New Zealand & Australia Knitting Cruise October 2010

Join Jenny King and Lily Chin on a Holland America knitting cruise to New Zealand and Australia! This cruise visits all the best ports in New Zealand and will give us the opportunity to tour the Ashford Wheels and Looms factory on New Zealand's South Island. There are plenty of days at sea too which is perfect for an inspiring onboard knitting program balanced with many wonderful ports of call.


New Zealand & Australia Crocheting Cruise October 2010

Join Jenny King and Lily Chin on a Holland America crocheting cruise to New Zealand and Australia! This cruise visits all the best ports in New Zealand and will give us the opportunity to tour the Ashford Wheels and Looms factory on New Zealand's South Island. There are plenty of days at sea too which is perfect for an inspiring onboard knitting program balanced with many wonderful ports of call.


Christmas Craft Markets River Cruise (December 2010)

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Join us this December for a holiday cruise to remember.

Usher in the holiday season with a timeless trip down the Danube River and discover the beauty of Austria and Germany. Sail through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside, and experience the magic of the holiday season where so many Christmas traditions began. Delight in the sweet smells of tasty lebkuchen (gingerbread) and gluehwein (hot mulled wine). On select sail dates, you can shop in Christmas markets for seasonal handicrafts and unique gifts.

Hawaii Knitting & Fiber Cruise (March 2011)

Join knitting, crocheting and beading artist Myra Wood and Kristine Brooks, color and fiber arts enthusiast, on a colorful Hawaiian adventure like none other. Hawaii is one of the most scenic cruising areas in the world and Myra Wood and Kristine Brooks have put together an amazing class program to add color to your knitting adventures and jumpstart your creativity. This cruise itinerary offers the ultimate in onboard class time, enjoying the luxury of shipboard living and exploring some of the most beautiful islands in the world.


Hawaii Crocheting & Fiber Cruise (March 2011)

Join crocheting, knitting and beading artist Myra Wood and Kristine Brooks, color and fiber arts enthusiast, on a colorful Hawaiian adventure like none other. Hawaii is one of the most scenic cruising areas in the world and Myra Wood and Kristine Brooks have put together an amazing class program to add color to your crochet adventures and jumpstart your creativity. This cruise itinerary offers the ultimate in onboard class time, enjoying the luxury of shipboard living and exploring some of the most beautiful islands in the world.


Hawaii Spinning Cruise (March 2011)

Join Kristine Brooks, color and fiber arts enthusiast, on a colorful Hawaiian adventure like none other where you will learn the ancient art of making your own yarn using a drop spindle. Crocheting, knitting and beading artist Myra Wood and Kristine will be teaching a variety of classes to help with creativity, color and embellishments. Hawaii is one of the most scenic cruising areas in the world and Myra Wood and Kristine Brooks have put together an amazing class program to add color to your crochet adventures and jumpstart your creativity. This cruise itinerary offers the ultimate in onboard class time, enjoying the luxury of shipboard living and exploring some of the most beautiful islands in the world.


Norwegian Fjords (May 2011)

Join Sally Melville & Craft Cruises on what is often referred to as "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage". Cruising Norway's spectacular coast combined with the creativity of Sally will truly be a voyage of discovery. Sally is a color and texture expert whose main dedication is on the tradition of the craft itself and helping others enjoy it more.


Scandinavian Getaway (May 2011)

Join Craft Cruises on a Scandinavian Getaway as we explore Holland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway with Danish knitwear designer Lotte Kjaer from Denmark and Karen Alfke from Washington State.



Alaska Knitting Cruise (September 2011)

Join Craft Cruises™ and the dynamic duo of Jared Flood and Lorilee Beltman on a voyage of discovery to America's last frontier. Jared owns Brooklyn Tweed in New York and Lorilee is the owner of City Knitting in Grand Rapids. Both have extensive knowledge and talent when it comes to knitwear designing, colors, and continental knitting techniques. Come join Jared and Lorilee on this picturesque cruise.


Alaska Spinning Cruise (September 2011)

Join Craft Cruises™ and the dynamic duo of Jared Flood and Lorilee Beltman on a voyage of discovery to America's last frontier. Jared owns Brooklyn Tweed in New York and Lorilee is the owner of City Knitting in Grand Rapids. Both have extensive knowledge and talent when it comes to knitwear designing, colors, and continental knitting techniques. Come join Jared and Lorilee on this picturesque cruise.


Canada & New England (September 2011)

Join us for our fourth visit to Halifax and, as in the past, we will visit Lucy Neatby's studio and The Fleece Artist where you will be inspired by their creativity. Shop for souvenir yarn and see how it is created on this exclusive private shore event!