Still dithering at this late stage about where to take a summer vacation or looking beyond for an autumn or even winter break?

How about trying a Gothic Cruise in the West Caribbean courtesy of Carnival Corp with live performances by Angels and Agony?

Or if that does not float your boat then perhaps a three week Nudist Cruise organised by Holland America Line? Not your thing? OK, how about a more sedate Knitting New Year Cruise along the Danube River with AmaWaterways?

You can go on every kind of themed maritime voyage you can imagine these days and it is a testament to the ingenuity of the sector.