The guide is available to download from the Saga website and includes answers to questions such as:

• How to pick the right cruise – what destination is right for you
• What to wear and what to pack
• Cruising tips for solo travellers
• Life on board ships
• Shore excursions
• The top 10 destinations for new cruisers to try

The company says that for a quarter of over 50s, cruising would be their choice of holiday if they had no limitations (i.e. time, money or health). The popularity of taking a cruise is also on the increase with “Ship passenger days” up 7% to 336,000 and it is fast becoming a favourite choice of holiday for todays over 50s.

To download the free guide, visit to saga.co.uk/freecruiseguide