The Caribbean has been emerged as the most popular bucket list destination in the UK for people looking to book a cruise, a poll conducted by cruise.co.uk, a major online retailer of cruises.

The tropical islands are on the wish-list of over four in ten (42%) would-be cruisers who are setting their sights on a special sailing.

Although UK passengers will not be on board cruises operating in the region as part of the current guidance, it is clear many of us are planning to set sail to there as soon as international travel opens up.

Alaska’s scenery, wildlife and national parks proved second-most popular, capturing the imagination of 30% of respondents.

Almost as popular was northern Europe, with 29% of travellers wanting to sample the experience of watching the Northern Lights, as well as explore the sights of Scandinavia. South America and Australia made up the top five desired destinations, cruise.co.uk said in a statement.

The survey, completed by 1,250 respondents, asked aspiring holidaymakers to name their top bucket list destinations.