Cruises

Star Clippers 2014 Cuba programme

Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is to sail to Cuba in 2014 for the first time, offering a spectacular series of itineraries exploring the island in depth, visiting stunning beaches and anchorages, colonial towns and villages and with a pre- and post-cruise option to stay in historic Havana, famous for its cigars, nightlife, architecture and the legacy of Hemingway.

Cruising China's Three Gorges

One of the most memorable experiences in China is travelling the majestic Three Gorges by boat. Most visitors to China spend their time visiting the country's big cities, but for those who want a truly unique adventure, a Yangtze River Cruise through the Three Gorges can be an experience of a lifetime.

Another record breaking domain purchase for cruise.co.uk

Online cruise travel agent, cruise.co.uk is used to making big statements about its cruise business and the purchase of cruises.co for over $80,000 this month heralds a new venture for the business in 2013.

Antarctic voyages with Quark Expeditions

Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventure, announces the company’s Antarctic 2013/14 season.

Set sail for a gourmet Christmas and New Year

Renowned for their fine food and elegant surroundings, rather than full-on family entertainment, Oceania Cruises’ fleet of four luxury cruise ships will be serving traditional and local cuisine throughout the festivities, while festive entertainment and seasonal décor throughout the ships will add to the holiday atmosphere.

Hot air balloon ride on North Pole voyage

Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventure, successfully completed the first-ever passenger hot air balloon adventure on an expedition to the North Pole this week.

Luxury adventure cruises

This week luxury cruise specialist Mundy Cruising is launching Mundy Adventures, entering a new market for people wishing to explore remote locations in style.

Elegant gulets, Cappadocian cave culture and historical Istanbul

Offering respite from the searing summer heat – yet with plentiful sunshine and seas warmed nicely to the mid-twenties – September’s an ideal time to try an expert-led cultural tour in Turkey. With the schools having gone back, archaeological sites will be quieter, making sight-seeing even more enjoyable.

Star Clippers adds new shorter, `taster’ cruises

In response to growing demand for short ‘taster’ cruises, tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has added new short break cruises in the Baltics for 2013, in addition to Mediterranean sailings during 2012, including a five-night mini-cruise from Athens to Malta this October for just £999 per person, including flights and transfers.

Tom Forrest’s guide to tasting Europe’s finest wines

According to new research by premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises, Brits’ top locations for enjoying a drink are either, ‘on holiday’ or ‘in the garden’, suggesting that sunshine is the ultimate accompaniment to a tipple.

Titan introduces new rail-sail, no-fly packages for 2012

Titan the escorted tour specialists, has introduced its brand new range of travel-inclusive, no-fly holidays for the UK, Scandinavia, Baltics, Mediterranean, Black Sea and even West Africa for 2012, with guests able to travel outbound or return by rail, coach or sea.

The newest river cruise ship on the Danube launches in Vilshofen

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaCerto, on 16th May in the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen, Germany. The traditional ceremony centred on the christening and blessing of the ship by its Godmother, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy.