Orion has a constellation of cruises in the South Pacific

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced six new itineraries for 2015 aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion.  Guests will discover seldom-visited islands offering some of the most unspoiled undersea exploration. 

National Geographic Orion is perfectly equipped for the mission with a roster of exploration tools including full snorkeling gear for all, a SCUBA program that can accommodate up to 24 divers at a time with a dive master, a glass bottom boat, kayaks, a state-of-the-art remote operated vehicle (ROV) that reaches depths of up to 1,000 feet, and a fleet of Zodiacs.

The new cruises are:

Bali to Palau: Exotic Indonesia 

Palau to Solomon Islands: Along the Pacific Equator 

Solomon Islands to Fiji: Hidden South Pacific 

Fiji to The Cook Islands: Polynesian Discovery

Cook Islands to Tahiti: Pristine Reefs of the South Pacific 

Tahiti to Easter Island: Tales of the Pacific

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Cunard Announces 2014 World Voyages

Cunard has unveiled its grand 2014 World Voyages collection, which calls at a total of 78 destinations on six continents, with durations of 116-119 nights and fares from £10,999 to £132,799 per person. 

That means fares start at just £95 per person per day, with all meals, entertainment and travel included for a superb world voyage.

Queen Mary 2 starts her 10th anniversary season with a thrilling 119-night itinerary, focusing on Africa and the East and featuring a second chance to circle Australia, calling at eight ports en route, following the success of the ship’s 2012 circumnavigation of the continent. 

Queen Elizabeth’s 118-night Round World voyage is equally port-rich (40 destinations in 23 countries) and full of Eastern Promise, with the ship’s first-ever visit to Japan, where she will make four maiden calls, as well as five other new ports, including Shanghai, Pusan (South Korea) and Aqaba for Petra. 

And Queen Victoria's 116-night voyage will sail around South America - from Brazil to Chile via Cape Horn - and along the east coast of New Zealand before returning to the UK via the Panama Canal, with no fewer than eight maiden calls, including Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Easter Island and Moorea in French Polynesia. 

Or take advantage of "Half the world in half the time": Voyages to or from Australia and New Zealand are also available – perfect for linking up with friends or family Down Under or a Far Eastern tour. 

The programme goes on sale on September 5. 

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's luxury cruise specialists.

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Fred Olsen's Easter Door-Busters!

Fred Olsen's unbeatable array of special cruise deals over the Easter period will be available only over the Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th April 2011 inclusive.

The cruises selected for the special sale are:

D1113 – a 16-night cruise to Italy, departing from Greenock on 28th June 2011, priced from £949 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’.

D1114 – a 14-night cruise to the Western Mediterranean, departing from Greenock on 14th July 2011, priced from £799 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’

M1113 – a 13-night cruise to the Western Mediterranean, departing from Dover on 19th June 2011, priced from £799 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’

M1114 – a 13-night cruise to the Baltic, departing from Dover on 2nd July 2011, priced from £899 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’

L1107 – a 14-night cruise to the North Cape, departing from Southampton on 10th June 2011, priced from £899 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’

L1108 – a 14-night cruise to the Baltic, departing from Southampton on 24th June 2011, priced from £899 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, inside cabin, Grade ‘I’

Prices include accommodation, all meals and entertainment, and port taxes. Anticipating enormous demand for these bargain cruises, Fred. Olsen's reservations department will be opening especially over the Easter period, and can be contacted on 01473 742424 as follows:

Friday 22nd April 10am-4pm

Saturday 23rd April 9am-5pm

Sunday 24th April 10am-4pm

Monday 25th April 10am-4pm

Find out more at www.fredolsencruises.com or contact the UK's leading cruise specialist travel agents of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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G Adventures 2011/12 Line-Up Of Polar Cruises

G Adventures introduces its 2011/12 Arctic and Antarctica cruise season with a slew of new features. Perfect for the cold weather and adventure enthusiasts, a trip aboard the M/S Expedition delves deep into the vast array of wintry wildlife and breathtaking scenery of narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs and rugged mountains, which very few people will ever have the opportunity to see.

G Adventures is pleased to provide free destination cruising guides, as well as complimentary Wellington boots for the duration of the trip to keep passengers' feet warm and dry. Plus, travellers on select cruises who book category five cabins receive exclusive, complimentary Canada Goose Adventurer jackets. Parkas are also available for purchase online for $269 (approx: £173).

G Adventures 2011/12 Polar Cruises
For the ardent adventure-seeking passengers, Gap Adventures now offers sea kayaking in the Arctic and Antarctic - a unique opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with the native wildlife. Following in the footsteps of bold explorers, travellers can also camp and experience the majesty of Antarctica at night. Excursions must be pre-arranged as they are not sold on board.

Travellers with ample holiday time can also enjoy extensions and add-ons pre- or post-cruise. Antarctica extensions allow travellers to unravel the mysteries of Easter Island, indulge in the fine food and wines of Chile and Argentina or travel to the heart of the Amazon to discover Iguazu Falls. Arctic add-ons allow travellers to explore the beauty of Longyearbyen (Svalbard Islands) and Oslo.

Passengers who book a space on a selection of the Arctic cruises by January 31 will also receive a 25 per cent early-booking discount.

Uniquely equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar environments, the Expedition provides an exceptionally safe, spacious and comfortable experience for all passengers. At a nimble 105 metres in length, the ship is able to approach remote areas to which many other vessels cannot navigate. This is also one of the most stable expedition ships in its class.

For more information, visit http://www.gadventures.co.uk./

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