Boating Holidays

Cruising the Caledonian Canal

The award winning specialist cruise company The Majestic Line has announced a new route for the 2010 sailing season taking in one of the world’s most stunning waterways – The Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.

Holiday and boating giants to sail inland

Le Boat, part of TUI Marine, the marine division of the Activity Sector of TUI Travel Plc, the world’s largest holiday company, has signed an historic agreement with two formidable giants of the boating industry: the Bénéteau Group, the world’s number one sail boat builder and Seaway, the world’s leading boat design and development company, based in Slovenia.

Holidays by rail and river

Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has launched its 2011 River Cruising by Rail programme featuring 16 different cruises.

Curtain falls on a windy second Gibraltar International Boat Show

Building on the back of a positive inaugural Show in 2009, the 2010 Gibraltar International Boat Show running from 8 to 11 April was designed to offer even better value and deliver a more comprehensive programme to satisfy both exhibitors and the visiting public. The only factor beyond the organiser’s control was the influence of Mother Nature.

Cruise like a millionaire around Phuket

‘Andara’ and its sister yacht ‘Celebrity’, measuring 85 and 107 ft respectively (28 and 35 meters) are private charter yachts that have been exquisitely customized to match the exclusive standard of the Andara Resort, offering the same level of luxury, comfort and service, while cruising the crystal clear waters of Phuket.

Enjoy a weekend of luxury in Jersey

While you may not be able to afford a yacht of your own, Hotel de France has an amazing offer that will make you feel like a multi-billionaire. Enjoy the beautiful yachts at the Jersey Boat Show (1st – 3rd May) and mingle with the rich and famous while staying and dining in luxury for less.

Wander lonely as a cloud in the Lake District this spring

Wander lonely as a cloud in the Lake District this spring and see the hosts of golden daffodils fluttering and dancing in the breeze, beside the sparkling waves of Ullswater, just as William and Dorothy Wordsworth did on April 15, 1802, before returning to their home at Dove Cottage, Grasmere.

Early booking discounts for Elegant River Cruises

Connections, the specialist independent travel division of Titan Travel, has extended its early booking discounts on Elegant River Cruises for 2010 with savings of £1000 per couple across a range of cruises on bookings before 30 April 2010.

Enjoy Oktoberfest with AmaWaterways

This autumn, award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is offering a unique opportunity to enjoy one of Europe’s most celebrated traditions, the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, in combination with a luxury river cruise from Nuremberg, departing on 22nd September.

Narrowboat holidays in North Wales

Enjoy a boating holiday on the Llangollen Canal in North Wales during March and save 15% on short breaks or a week’s hire of selected narrowboats from the Chirk base courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.

Easter break discounts for visitors to the Boat & Caravan Show

Visitors to the 5 Star Vauxhall Holiday Park stand, 4134, at the Boat & Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham, 23-28 February, can take advantage of a special 15 per cent discount on Easter Breaks – and there will also be the chance to enter a free draw with two holidays to be won.

The Croatian grand prix of the sea

With its non-Euro currency, excellent flight connections and sparkling clear coastline it’s no surprise that the Croatian city of Split has been chosen to host a world championship Powerboat P1 race for the next three years, the first event being held from 15 – 19 April 2010.