Cruises

Royal Caribbean announces a dazzling Dubai deal

Join Royal Caribbean International's Brilliance of the Seas next year on an eight-night Dubai fly/cruise from just £919.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Explore the Nile in style with Tropical Sky

Egypt has been a source of wonder and attraction for thousands of years, leaving it with a rich culture and history that can't fail to inspire and impress. Sprinkled with a magnificent mixture of monuments and masterpieces, it has some of the most spectacular sightseeing in the world and is a great choice for a holiday.

The ultimate 'sail-rail' holiday

Great Rail Journeys has introduced the ultimate 'sail-rail' holiday for 2011, partnering with the unique Star Clippers line to create an exclusive Mediterranean cruise holiday on the world's tallest sailing ship.

Cruising for singles or solos

Cruise travel often conjures up images of couples enjoying a holiday together on the high seas (just take a look at the cruise line brochures) but what of those who don't have or don't want to travel with a significant other?

Royal Caribbean launches ‘Chefmakers at Sea’

Royal Caribbean International is partnering with the Chefmakers Cooking Academy, a cooking school dedicated to aspiring home cooks of all ages. The partnership allows guests to try their hand at creating a series of new exciting recipes and learning new skills.

Out of season Antarctica is out of this world

January and February are the most popular months to travel to Antarctica, but Gap Adventures advises travellers to think again and consider travelling earlier and later in the season if they are keen to save some pennies.

Titan HiTours launches first Cruise Collection brochure

Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist, has unveiled its brand new Cruise Collection brochure for 2011. For the first time this brochure constitutes the company's most comprehensive cruise programme and encompasses a full selection of river and ocean cruises (many combined with land-based touring packages) that take in every possible point of the compass.

Titan HiTours expands VIP Home Departure Service

Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist, has expanded its VIP Home Departure Service to cover mainland Scotland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland.

UK Birder Dick Filby joins One Ocean Expeditions in Antarctica

Birdwatchers worldwide will be interested to hear the news that One Ocean Expeditions will have specialist field birder, Dick Filby onboard the Marina Svetaeva, One Ocean Expeditions’ ice-strengthened expedition cruise ship, for three early 2011 polar cruises.

Free flights to Borneo with Oceans Worldwide

Oceans Worldwide is offering free international flights for its 12-day Reefs & Rainforests itinerary in Borneo departing 21 and 31 August 2011. To qualify for the offer, holidays must be booked by 31 October 2010.

Sail through Christmas with Star Clippers

Escape the cold this winter and spend Christmas exploring the tropics on a romantic square rigger. Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers is offering spectacular Christmas itineraries on each of its tall ships, two of which will be in the Caribbean and one in Costa Rica.