Cruises
All aboard for an historic anniversary in Ontario's 'cottage country'
Only two hours from the hustle and bustle of Ontario's capital Toronto, the Muskoka region of Ontario, has become a perfect place for visitors who wish to combine urban and outdoor experiences into one holiday.
Clive Palmer launches Titanic II
Leading Australian businessman Clive Palmer has launched a new international shipping venture which has plans to build a fleet of world class luxury liners including a 21st century version of the Titanic.
Cruise the Royal River Thames
The Queen will be cruising along her Highway – the Royal River Thames – as part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and those wishing to follow in her wake and discover royal palaces and castles should check out the range of boating holidays available on this great river courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
New 'Artisan' theme cruise for luxury hotel barge in Ireland
European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barge operator, has created a new 'Artisan' theme cruise in Ireland which will particularly appeal to people interested in the crafting of handmade food products.
Luxury river cruise from Cambodia to Vietnam
Bamboo Travel has cut £600 pp off its ‘Luxury Journey Down the Mekong’ trip from Cambodia to Vietnam, departing 25 October or 8 November 2012.
Ullswater Steamers new ‘Tweets and Bleats’ cruise
Allow your family to embrace and enjoy spring’s pleasures, by booking a new seasonal experience created by Lake District cruise operator, Ullswater Steamers.
Quark Expeditions offers CarbonNeutral voyages to Antarctica
Quark Expeditions, a leader in polar adventures, announces the newest member of its fleet, the Ocean Diamond. This ‘Super Yacht’ will be the first to deliver CarbonNeutral voyages to Antarctica, another addition to the company’s long list of polar “firsts.”
`Cruise & Yoga' for summer 2012
Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers has added four new dates to its programme of yoga and meditation-themed cruises this summer.
Aurora Expeditions pushes the boundaries of Arctic exploration
Aurora Expeditions is the only 'small ship' tour operator visiting the farthest reaches of the Arctic in 2012. It's 14 day 'Voyage to the End of the Earth' cruise, departing from Murmansk on 8th September, 2012 explores the incredible polar oases of Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya - the latter being off limits to most operators.
AmaWaterways' new cruiser offers Jewish Heritage themed cruises
AmaWaterways is offering special `Jewish Heritage’ tours and excursions on five of its popular Danube cruises in 2012, including two sailings on board the revolutionary new AmaCerto
New `learn to' art-themed tall ship cruises
New `learn to' cruises from tall ship specialist Star Clippers provide guests with the opportunity to unleash their inner artist on three art-themed fully-crewed sailing voyages in 2012, with the first departure on 5th May 2012.
Oceania Cruises extends its foodie expertise
New cooking classes for Oceania Cruises’ Bon Appétit Culinary Centre, the only hands-on cookery school at sea, include Oceania Highlights, which instructs guests on how to prepare favourite recipes from Oceania Cruises’ signature restaurants:
Cruise companies reassure customers on safety standards
In the wake of the January 13 Costa Concordia tragedy, cruise companies have been working tirelessly to demonstrate the rigorous safety standards that they hold themselves to.
Boot Camp Boats
Boot Camp Boats are designed for those who usually look for a way to wiggle out of diet, exercise and generally finding time to improve overall wellbeing.
AmaWaterways introduces new wine cruises and debuts the AmaDagio
Cruising through the captivating Provencal wine regions, AmaWaterways will debut its luxury river cruiser AmaDagio on the Rhone on 29th March 2012, following her relocation from Rhine and Moselle.