Cruise to the Holy Land this autumn on Celebrity Constellation

Embark on a cruise into history with a tour of Istanbul, Israel, Malta and Italy this October with Celebrity Cruises. Join Celebrity Constellation on a 12 night Holy Land cruise from £999 per person (based on two people sharing a balcony stateroom).

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers, one night pre-cruise hotel accommodation and a 11-night cruise departing from Istanbul and calling at Kusadasi (Turkey), Haifa, Ashdod, Valletta, and Naples before arriving in Rome for the return flight home; meals and entertainment onboard the ship and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price based on 25 October departure.

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Seabourn's Easter Med Extravaganza

For those looking for a luxury Easter experience, ultra-deluxe Seabourn Cruise Line is featuring some great-value Mediterranean voyages that have definitely caught our attention here at the World of Cruising office.

 

And, while we will all be hard at work here (sadly), anyone who fancies a memorable voyage, in high style - and at a great price - would be well advised to read on.

 

The three Med fly-and-cruise itineraries all feature some of the region's most spectacular ports, while the special offers include complimentary suite upgrades and signature Seabourn experiences. Take your pick from:

 

The 12-day Mediterranean Mosaic
Departing April 5 on Seabourn Quest, from Barcelona to Athens, this voyage calls at Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina, Iraklion, Rhodes, Bodrum and Ermoupolis, before reaching Piraeus (for Athens). Cruise prices start from just £2,899pp (cruise only) or £3,459pp (with flights included) and include a complimentary upgrade to a Veranda Suite.

12-day Mediterranean Island Quest
This voyage departs April 17, also on Seabourn Quest, from Athens to Barcelona and calls at Kusadasi, Cesme, Mykonos, Rethymnon, Valletta, Trapani, Propriano, Monte Carlo, Marseille and Barcelona. It costs from £3,449pp (with flights included) and also includes a complimentary upgrade to a Veranda Suite.

10-day Mediterranean Magic & Rome
Departing May 13 on Seabourn Sojourn, this cruise sails from Barcelona to Athens, with the ports of call being Barcelona, Palamos, St Tropez, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Messina, Mykonos, Platis Gialos and Piraeus (for Athens). Prices start from £2,879pp (cruise only) or £3,269pp (with flights included) and again include a complimentary upgrade to a Veranda Suite.

The programme will also feature an array of Shore Excursions, where guests can enjoy unique access to onshore events, including an evening concert at the Ephesus Odeon Theatre.

More info: call 0843 373 2000 or visit www.seabourn.co.uk.

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Discover Pompeii With Celebrity

With the release of Hollywood blockbuster Pompeii next month (starring Kit Harrington of Game of Thrones fame and Kiefer Sutherland), a visit to the ancient Roman city, via the cruise port of Naples, is likely to be high on the must-see list for many Mediterranean visitors and film buffs.

 

And those clever marketing folks at Celebrity Cruises have been quick to highlight the possibilities of a visit to Pompeii on one of their Med sailings this summer, with the opportunity to step back 2,000 years in time and discover the petrified city’s ancient history.

 

Perfectly preserved in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD79, history and cinema enthusiasts alike can explore the region on a range of shore excursions from Naples. As a special bonus, Celebrity are also offering guests any two of the following offers: a complimentary drinks package, worth up to $1,400; up to $300 onboard credit; or fully paid gratuities.

 

A typical example is aboard Celebrity Equinox for a seven-night Istanbul to Rome fly/cruise from £1,689 per person (based on two people sharing an oceanview stateroom). The price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers, one-night pre-cruise accommodation and a seven-night cruise departing from Istanbul and calling at Mykonos, Athens, Valletta, Catania and Naples before arriving into Rome for the flight home. Also included - all meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price based on a July 18 UK departure. Book before February 28 to take advantage of the special 123 Go! offer.

More info: call 0845 456 0523 or visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk.

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Late Med Sun With Holland America

September is the perfect time to enjoy the late summer sun in the Mediterranean, whilst avoiding the peak summer crowds. And Holland America Line have some ideal opportunities to take full advantage.

Enjoy an 11-night Rome to Barcelona cruise for just £1,049pp, including return flights, transfers and full board accommodation in an inside stateroom, departing on September 17. Guests on this cruise can also upgrade to an Ocean View stateroom for only £1. Cruise-only trips are available from just £649pp. All prices are based on two people sharing an inside stateroom.

Without the intense summer heat, this 'Mediterranean Explorer' voyage calls first at beautiful Naples, from where Pompeii and Capri can be visited. This is followed by Palermo in Sicily and Tunisia’s La Goulette. The ship then travels back to Italy, calling at Livorno, where excursions to Florence and Pisa are available, before moving on to glamorous Monte Carlo, Marseille and Palma de Mallorca. The cruise ends in Barcelona on September 27, where guests can enjoy an extra one night’s stay on board before flying back to London.

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

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Holland America's Med Cruise Bargain

Holland America Line is offering an 11-night Mediterranean Explorer cruise from just £699 per person this month - and guests can upgrade to an Ocean View stateroom for only £1. This offer includes full board accommodation and is based on two people sharing a stateroom on MS Noordam.

The exciting itinerary kicks off in Barcelona on July 24 and heads first for Palma de Mallorca, the vibrant capital of Majorca, followed by cultural Marseille, home to the famously delicious ‘bouillabaisse’ seafood dish. The ship then travels east to Monaco’s glamorous Monte Carlo where guests can soak up the sun with the rich and famous. Journeying on to Italy, the next port of call is Livorno, a classic Renaissance city from where passengers have the opportunity to visit Florence and Pisa.

After a relaxing day at sea, a great opportunity for making the most of Noordam’s pools and sundecks, the ship arrives in Tunisia’s La Goulette (for the city of Tunis), where the famous Bardo Museum can be explored. The ship moves on to Palermo in Sicily where Roman, Norman and Arab influences combine, celebrating the cultures that are explored throughout this itinerary. The penultimate port of call is Naples, from where Pompeii and Capri can be visited, before arriving at Civitavecchia, the historical port leading to Rome.

Prices start from £699pp for an inside stateroom on a full board basis. Guests can upgrade to Ocean View Staterooms for just £1, with prices starting from £700. These prices exclude flights, although flights can be booked through Holland America request, with prices subject to availability.

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A Historical Odyssey With Voyages of Discovery & Swan Hellenic

History enthusiasts and fans of the British Museum’s celebrated ‘Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’ exhibition (running until September 29) can see the real ruins for themselves this year with Voyages of Discovery and Swan Hellenic.  

Join Voyages of Discovery’s 15-day Mediterranean Medley cruise on September 12 to the Italian port of Castellammare di Stabia, where passengers can enjoy a guided tour of the ruined cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii on foot, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Prices start from £1,399 per person (Saver Fare, based on two sharing an inside cabin).  

The voyage departs from Marseille and calls at Nice, Livorno, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Castellammare di Stabia, Messina, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Sibenik, Hvar and Dubrovnik (overnight). NB: The ‘Herculaneum and Pompeii’ excursion is subject to a supplementary charge of £75 per person.

Alternatively, join Swan Hellenic’s 14-day cruise, Through the Pillars of Hercules, on November 5. As well as visiting Pompeii, passengers will be able to listen to special guest lectures from Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe, a renowned expert in archaeology. Other highlights of the cruise include a full day visit to the Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada and a chance to explore Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Prices start from £1,395 per person (Saver Fare, based on two sharing an inside cabin).  

The voyage departs from Naples (with an overnight stay), and calls at Catania, Palermo, La Goulette, Malaga, Cadiz, Funchal and Tenerife (overnight). 

Prices for both cruises include return flights, all overseas transfers, meals and entertainment and the Guest Speaker programme on board. Cabin numbers will not be allocated at the time of booking. 

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Holland America’s 140th Anniversary Specials

To celebrate Holland America Line’s 140^th anniversary, the cruise line has announced the MS Rotterdam will be sailing eight brand new itineraries this autumn, including a new ex-UK trip departing from Harwich.

The 1,404 capacity ship will offer a mixture of 10, 11 and 14-night cruises through Spain, Italy, the French Riviera, Dalmatian Coast, Turkey, Greece and the Holy Land. Cruise-only prices start from just £669 per person, with fly/cruise prices starting from £1,039pp for an inside stateroom.

The new itineraries include overnight stops in a multitude of exciting cities, from Istanbul and Lisbon, to Barcelona and Venice. Whilst on board, guests will also be able to benefit from Holland America’s wealth of restaurants, cooking classes in the Culinary Arts Centre, IT classes in a Windows Digital Workshop or the blissful Greenhouse Spa & Salon.

Some of the new itineraries are:

14-night Iberian Explorer
This round-trip from Rotterdam departs on September 14 and calls at La Coruña in Spain, Leixoes (Porto) and Portimao in Portugal, Gibraltar, Malaga and Cádiz, as well as stopping overnight in Lisbon. The cruise then pays one last stop in Vigo before returning to Rotterdam. Prices start from £893 cruise only or £1,363 including return flights to Athens, transfers and 10 nights’ full board accommodation.

10-night Western Europe Adventure

Departing from Harwich on September 29, this voyage calls at La Coruña before heading to Leixoes and making an overnight stop in Lisbon. The cruise then heads to Cádiz, Gibraltar and Malaga, before docking in Barcelona. Prices start from £999 cruise only or £1,239 including a flight back to London from Barcelona, transfers and 10 nights’ full board accommodation.

11-night French Riviera and Italian Adventure

Starting with an overnight stop in Barcelona on October 9, this cruise visits Marseille (for Provence), Monte Carlo, Ajaccio in Corsica, Livorno (for Florence and Pisa), La Goulette (for Tunis and Carthage) and Valletta in Malta. Passengers are then Italy-bound, with stops in Messina and Naples, before disembarking in Civitavecchia (for Rome). Prices start from £999 cruise only or £1,499 including an outbound flight to Barcelona and return from Rome, transfers and 11 nights’ full board accommodation.

11-night Dalmatian Coast and Greek Explorer

This voyage departs Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 20 and heads straight to Dubrovnik before stopping for a leisurely overnight stay in Venice. The cruise then journeys to Ravenna (for San Marino), Split in Croatia and Kotor in Montenegro. After that, the last few days are spent in Greece, exploring Corfu, Katákolon (for Olympia) and Nafplion, before disembarking in Piraeus (Athens). Prices start from £999 cruise only or £1,591 per person including an outbound flight to Rome and return from Athens, transfers and 11 nights’ full board accommodation. 

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‘Sail & Save’ With Holland America

Holland America Line has launched a special ‘Sail and Save’ offer for bookings made by the end of January, meaning now is the time for savvy travellers to snap up their 2013 cruise holiday. The premium cruise line is offering week-long Mediterranean cruises from just £549pp cruise-only and ex-UK cruises from £599pp.

Plus, there are -

• Reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests sharing a stateroom with two full-fare adults.
• Savings on combined back-to-back itineraries, known as ‘Collector’s Voyages.’
• Free car parking for customers in an ocean-view stateroom or above sailing from Dover.
• A worry-free deposit, allowing changes to ships, sailing dates, promotion codes and staterooms up to 90 days prior to departure or the final payment due date.

Great value cruises for 2013 include:

Mediterranean Glamour from £549pp

This seven-night cruise on Ryndam departs from Barcelona on April 16, calling at Monte Carlo, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Palermo in Sicily and La Goulette (Tunis) before returning to Barcelona. Ocean view rooms are available from just £549 cruise-only, and third and fourth guests start from just £199 per adult. Fly/cruise fares start from £741 per person, including scheduled flights from London and transfers.

Norwegian Fjords from £599pp

For those wanting to avoid the airports, this seven-night cruise on Ryndam departs from Dover on May 4, calling at Bergen, Flam, Alesund and Eidfjord before cruising Hardangerfjord and then returning to Dover.

Iberian Collector’s Voyage from £1,599pp

This 22-night Mediterranean voyage on Eurodam has a superb itinerary, departing from Civitavecchia on April 29 and calling at Kerkira (Corfu), Katakolon (Greece), Thira (Santorini), Kusadasi (Ephesus) in Turkey and then overnighting at Piraeus (for Athens). The ship then continues to Messina, Naples, Cartagena, Malaga, Cadiz (Seville), Lisbon, Vigo, St Peter Port (Guernsey) and Zeebrugge (Brussels) before disembarking in Copenhagen. Third and fourth guests start from £466 per adult and £266 per child.

Jewels of the Baltic from £1,199pp

Discover more of Europe on a 14-night cruise on Ryndam, departing from Dover on May 18 and calling at Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Berlin) and Tallinn before overnighting in St Petersburg. The ship then continues to Helsinki before overnighting in Stockholm. It then cruises the Stockholm Archipelago and calls at Visby in Sweden before returning to Dover. Ocean view rooms are available from just £1,399 per person and include free parking at Dover. 

All prices include accommodation, all meals, snacks, teas, coffee and water (subject to availability).

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

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Seabourn's Summer 2013 Selection

For those looking to plan ahead to summer next year, Seabourn offers extraordinary value on European fly and cruise-only itineraries. The 2013 European Cruise Collection offers 66 hand-picked itineraries on voyages ranging from seven to 21 days in length, exploring all corners of Europe and beyond, with some of the highlight destinations, cruises and fares including:

Mediterranean

7-Day Mediterranean Jewels; Departs June 6, 2013 on Seabourn Legend; Route, Rome to Monte Carlo, calling at Civitavecchia (for Rome), Naples, Trapani, Ajaccio, Cannes, Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Monte Carlo and Monaco. Fly/Cruise prices start from £2,599pp.

Dalmation coast, Greek Isles & Turkey

7-Day Ephesus and Greek Isles; Departs May 11, 2013 on Seabourn Spirit; Route, Istanbul to Piraeus (Athens), calling at Canakkale, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Cesme, Mykonos,  Rethymnon (Crete), Miso, Nisos Melos and Piraeus. Fly/Cruise prices start from £2,439pp.

Northern Europe

7-Day Baltic and St Petersburg; Departs June 11 and 25 June 2013 on Seabourn Sojourn; Route, Stockholm to Copenhagen, calling at Tallinn, St Petersburg, Helsinki and Copenhagen. Fly/Cruise prices start from £3,269pp.

Prices include return flights from the UK and are per person, based on two people sharing a suite, fully inclusive, including all tips and gratuities, fine dining, open bars and fully stocked mini-bar.

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



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Try A Family Med Cruise Bargain With Carnival

There’s no more relaxing holiday than sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. And destination highlights with Carnival Cruises in 2012 include Naples, a city full of ancient treasures under its great volcano, Mt Vesuvius. 

From the famous walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, relive the dramatic history of this Adriatic fortress; then sail to Venice, where an extended overnight stay may enable you to explore the city’s piazzas and palazzos, bridges and great basilicas. 

Visit Messina, Sicily, beneath the snow-capped Mount Etna and gateway to the ancient theatre at Taormina; the French Riviera offers opportunities to visit to Monte Carlo or Marseilles, while Livorno, is gateway to the Renaissance wonders of Florence.

The brand new 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze will also feature something for everyone, from dazzling public areas to intimate bars you can chill out in; from 'Serenity' adult-only zones to family restaurants; from the relaxation of a state-of-the-art spa to some of the most exciting stage shows afloat! 

This 12-night Mediterranean fly/cruise starts from just £1,179 per person (for a family of four) with reduced deposits from £266 per person. It departs from London on July 21 and includes scheduled flights between London and Barcelona and the full 12 nights on the ship on a full board basis per person, based on an inside stateroom.

 

For booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's leading cruise agent specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Singles Never Had It So Good With Swan Hellenic

Travelling alone can often be expensive but, to ease singles’ travelling costs, Swan Hellenic is now offering new low single fares on a selection of spring cruises. Making sure they always go the extra mile for their solo passengers, Swan has introduced single fares from as little as £2,000 per person (available on inside Cat N only).

The reduced fares apply to a number of cruises departing from March to May, offering an exciting mix of itineraries across the Mediterranean. At discounted prices, cabins aren’t expected to be available for long so book now to avoid disappointment! Single fare voyages include:

Vintage Iberia and Italy – Cruise from £2,065 per person based on an inside Cat N only; price includes a 14-day voyage departing from Funchal (Madeira) and calling at Cadiz (Spain), Seville (Spain), Tangier (Morocco), Malaga (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain, above) and Livorno (Italy) before arriving at Rome (Civitavecchia). Price is based on a March 16 departure.

Postcards from the Mediterranean – Cruise from £2,000 per person based on an inside Cat N only; price includes a 14-day voyage departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), and calling at Naples (overnight), Sorrento, Sousse (Tunisia) and Valletta (Malta, overnight) before arriving at Piraeus (for Athens). Price is based on March 29 departure. 

All prices include return flights from the UK, meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

For booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's luxury cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Off Amalfi with Royal Clipper

Continuing the live blog from the decks of Royal Clipper...

Just about a mile off Amalfi (above) and what a superb sunrise. Last night leaving Naples was magical, with the lights on the sails and Vangelis blaring out from the speakers. We lost four sails in the high winds the other night but the ship was so stable you would not have known.

We are waitng for our achorage time and then the tenders will take us ashore to explore. I may also go snorkelling before I leave the ship to head home.

What a fabulous experience this is on board. Or, as an American guest said to me, "Royal Clipper Rocks!"

Steve Newman

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Capri, Naples and Amalfi on Royal Clipper

More from my live blog from the wonderful Royal Clipper...

Hello again. Very hot here, with a clear blue sky. I hate to think what it's like in summer. The others have gone to Capri for the afternoon but I have always been fascinated by Naples so I will be wandering around here.

We got back from Pompeii late but the ship held lunch back for us. If I have one complaint about this ship it is that the food is just TOO tempting. I am going to have to start Weight-watchers when I get back!

We sail to Amalfi tonight and I am so looking forward to seeing those houses clinging to the cliffsides.

Take care now and have a good night.

Steve Newman

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Crystal's Maiden Slovenia Call

With 2011 marking the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s foundation as an independent nation, it’s only fitting that Crystal Cruises is making a maiden call there this autumn.

As part of its November 16 “Italian Splendour” sailing, ultra-luxury Crystal Serenity (above) will visit medieval Koper, Slovenia’s largest coastal town. Six new shore excursions, spread throughout the tiny Italo-Slavic nation, provide an in-depth exploration of the history and culture well beyond the Adriatic port.

Fairytale castles, oenophile indulgences, coastal hamlets and underground geological wonders are all part of the authentic local experiences planned. Guests can explore Koper, full of historical charm from centuries of Venetian rule…or join a Crystal Adventure to:

Ljubljana: The country’s picturesque capital and a former centre of Yugoslavian music and arts, full of cobblestone streets and architecture ranging from the Baroque to the neo-classical of famed local architect Joze Plecnik.

Bled & Miramare Castles: Two majestic, storybook castles - one, the oldest in Slovenia (dating to 1011); the other, a 19th century Austro-Hungarian relic of the Habsburg era.

Postojna Cave: Twelve miles of underground stalactite-filled passages, galleries and cathedral-like chambers, with the world’s only operating cave train.

Wine Region: A wine-tasting visit to Slovenia’s most prominent winemaker (out of 40,000 in the country), where the vines pre-date those of Italy, France and Spain.

Piran: A quaint, Mediterranean-style coastal town, full of Venetian Gothic buildings and narrow, atmospheric streets.

Portorož: A modern, beachside resort hub for sunbathing, swimming and thermal spas.

Trieste: A crossroads of Germanic, Latin, Austro-Hungarian and Slavic trade and culture, situated just over Slovenia’s border in Italy.

This 11-night “Italian Splendour” sailing starts with an overnight in Venice on November 16 and visits Koper, Dubrovnik, Sicily, Naples, Rome and Florence before finishing with an overnight in Barcelona. Prices start from £1,854 per person (a saving of £419 per person) including return economy flights from London, overseas transfers, 11 nights in a deluxe stateroom with picture window with all meals and soft drinks and port taxes.

For further information, visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk or the luxury cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Great Celebrity Winter Offer

Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice for a 12-night Mediterranean & Greek Isles fly/cruise from £974 per person (based on two people sharing an inside stateroom). That’s just £81.17 per person per night.

This price includes return flights from Heathrow, transfers, a 12-night cruise departing from Barcelona and calling at Livorno (for Florence), Civitavecchia (for Rome), Naples/Capri, Chania (Crete), Ephesus (Kusadasi, Turkey), Piraeus (Athens, Greece) and Valletta (Malta) before returning to Barcelona; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price is based on a November 4 departure.

For more info, visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk or, for bookings, contact the cruise specialist agents of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Discover New Experiences With Celebrity Silhouette

Be among the inaugural cruise season crowd aboard Celebrity Cruises’ brand new ship Celebrity Silhouette on a 12-night Holy Land fly/cruise from just £1,072 per person (based on two people sharing an inside stateroom).

Silhouette offers a host of brand new onboard venues and experiences including the interactive “Lawn Club Grill,” where guests can select and grill their own meats alongside expert chefs; “The Alcoves” relaxing, private, Wi-Fi-equipped cabanas on the real grass lawn; and “The Hideaway” with private tree-houses available where guests can read, listen to music and surf the net.

The price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers and a 12-night cruise departing from Civitavecchia (Rome) en route to Palermo (Sicily), Haifa (Israel), Ashdod (for Jerusalem), Mykonos (Greece) and Naples/Capri (Italy) before returning to Civitavecchia; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.
Price is based on an October 10 departure.

For more info, visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk. or, for bookings, consult the specialist cruise travel agents of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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A Med Cruise For Less than £55 Per Night? Yes, With Royal Caribbean!

Join Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas for an 18-night Ultimate Mediterranean cruise from just £948 per person this November (based on two people sharing an inside cabin). That's less than £55 per person, per night - including meals.

The price includes the full 18-night voyage departing Southampton and calling at Lisbon, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (for Rome), Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), Gibraltar and Cádiz before returning to Southampton; plus all meals and entertainment, and relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on November 11 departure.

For more info, visit www.royalcaribbean.co.uk or specialist cruise agents The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Sail Into Summer With Royal Caribbean

Join Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas for a seven-night Western Mediterranean fly/cruise from just £649 per person (based on two people sharing an interior stateroom). Plus, book now and also receive $100 per stateroom onboard spend!

This great low price includes return flights from London Heathrow, ship transfers and the seven-night cruise, departing Barcelona and calling at Provence, Villefranche, Livorno (for Florence), Civitavecchia (for Rome) and Naples before returning to Barcelona; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on June 4 departure.

For more info or to book, see www.royalcaribbean.co.uk or contact the specialist cruise agents of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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MSC Lirica to be based in Abu Dhabi

By guest blogger Steve Newman

Abu Dhabi's ambition to become an international cruise hub has received a significant boost following the signing of a landmark co-operation agreement between Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and MSC Cruises that will see the company deploy one of its top vessels to the UAE capital on a home-port basis from October 2011. Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed Port will serve as the primary embarkation and disembarkation point for MSC Lirica.

Surrounding Lirica's 19 regional forays will be repositioning cruises from and to Genoa in Italy. On October 14, 2011, the vessel will depart Genoa for a 17-day/16-night maiden voyage to Abu Dhabi, where she will begin her maiden regional season.

A southland course will take Lirica through the Mediterranean, calling at Naples and Port Said (Egypt), before going through the Suez Canal and reaching Aqaba (Jordan). The vessel stops in Salalah and Muscat in Oman, then Dubai, before reaching her home port in Abu Dhabi. The luxury ship then leaves the UAE for Genoa on March 9, 2012.

With regional tours departing Abu Dhabi every Sunday from October 28, 2011, Lirica will travel round the Arabian Gulf peninsula to Muscat, before turning round en route for the UAE's eastern emirate of Fujairah on the Indian Ocean. It will continue heading north to Bahrain, then sail southwards to Dubai, before completing its journey in Abu Dhabi.

For further information log on to http://www.msccruises.co.uk/ or visit specialist agents The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Christmas in the Med

By guest blogger Steve Newman

Two press releases about cruising at Christmas popped in to my inbox this morning. Both are completely different, so I thought I'd put them both on for you. Here's the first with the second one below (on Hurtigruten in Antarctica).

You can escape the traditional turkey and tinsel at home this Christmas and head to the Med on an 18-night Ultimate Mediterranean cruise on Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas from just £1,633 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin). Activities on board during the cruise include Christmas themed ice-skating, a Santa parade, festive films, music and decorations, plus carolling with cast and staff.

Independence is brimming with 15 decks of activities, including a Flowrider surf park at sea, an onboard ice-skating rink, rock climbing wall, a children’s water park, a teen-only nightclub, mother-and-daughter/father-and-son spa facilities, basketball and volleyball courts, a miniature golf course and shopping.

The price includes an 18-night cruise departing from Southampton, calling at Lisbon, Palma De Mallorca (above ), Barcelona, Livorno, Civitavechia (for Rome), Naples, Capri, Gibraltar and Cadiz before returning to Southampton; all meals and entertainment on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Departure is December 21, 2010.

For more information or to book, see http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/ or http://www.cruiseline.co.uk/royal-caribbean-cruises/

And why not have a look at Royal Caribbean at The Cruise Show venues at the NEC in Birmingham (October 16-17) and Olympia, London (March 26-27, 2011)?

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