Cruises

Short breaks on tall ships in the Mediterranean

When Star Clippers’ three historically styled, fully-crewed tall ships return to Mediterranean waters in April 2010 the company will offer new short break cruises for clients looking for an unusual long weekend or 3 night break that combines the comfort of a private yacht with the exhilaration of travelling full sail.

Oceania announces savings of up to 60% on winter cruises

Oceania Cruises is offering up to 60% off winter 2009/10 cruises, with a lead-in price of just £1799 for a 21 night sailing from Australia to Thailand, including up to 60% saving, free pre-paid gratuities and a single occupancy supplement of just 25% (all prices exclude flights).

Position yourself on a head-turning tall ship for the Monaco Grand Prix

Following the World Motor Sport Council’s agreement move the Monaco Grand Prix date forward by one week, tall ships operator Star Clippers has changed its 7 night Cote d’Azur sailing itinerary to give passengers the opportunity to be in Monaco for the Grand Prix on Sunday 16th May 2010.

Tour operator announces 50% off Christmas & New Year river cruises

Luxury river cruise operator, Amawaterways, is offering ‘two for one’ Christmas and New year river cruises departing in November and December, with savings of 50% off original prices for two sharing.

Festivities await in Copenhagen this Christmas

Festivities await you in Copenhagen, on a fantastic four night Christmas cruise break with DFDS Seaways. Enjoy the Tivoli Christmas markets with two nights in a four star hotel.

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises set for major expansion in Egypt

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises, Egypt’s most successful hotel company, is set to undergo the largest expansion to its portfolio to date with more than 15 properties in the pipeline, 9 of which will open during 2009 and 2010. The expansion includes the addition of three new hotel properties in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh and the launch of two five-star deluxe Nile Cruise Ships.

Luxury cruising on the Nile

Egyptian holiday specialist, Red Sea Holidays, has added luxury Nile cruises to the portfolio of holidays in its 2009/10 brochure. Red Sea Holidays works exclusively with Grand Cruises which operates nine five-star cruise ships and is one of the Nile’s most modern fleets.

Aruba reports record growth for cruises

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming increasingly popular with cruise holidaymakers, with the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority reporting a record growth in numbers of cruise passengers for the months of July and August.

MSC Cruises offers free spa treatments at Luxury Travel Fair

MSC Cruises is offering visitors at the Luxury Travel Fair, 5-8 November at Olympia London, a free SPA treatment worth £250 for all new bookings made with MSC Yacht Club between the 5-30 November 2009.

Enjoy more Asia for less with Qantas Holidays

Qantas Holidays has launched its second Asia dedicated brochure offering a whole host of new tours, cruising options and great value for money holidays.

Royal Caribbean opens a sea of dreams for budding reporters

Royal Caribbean International is teaming up with Daily Mail Online’s Travel Mail to launch the “Reporter at Sea” contest in search of the UK’s most aspiring reporter to cover one of the biggest stories of the year – the unveiling of Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship.