Swan Hellenic’s Big Saver Fares For 2013

Book with Swan Hellenic before the December 31 and save up to £300 per person with their special Saver Fares on selected cruises to a variety of worldwide destinations with, including Sri Lanka, Jordan, Italy, Norway and remote Spitsbergen.

The 15-day To Sri Lanka Shores cruise (Feb 13), available from £1,850 per person (based on two sharing an inside cabin), highlights the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the remote Andaman Islands and the UNESCO heritage site of Galle in Sri Lanka. The itinerary departs from Singapore and calls at Port Klang (Malaysia), Penang (Malaysia), Langkawi (Malaysia), Port Blair (Andaman Islands), Chennai (India), Trincomalee (Sri Lanka), Galle and Colombo (Sri Lanka).

The 15-day Above the Arctic Circle cruise (complete with Polar Bear - above!), available from £2,895 per person (based on two sharing an inside cabin, sailing July 4), includes a fascinating call to Spitsbergen, where four unforgettable days will reveal immense glaciers, magnificent fjords and isolated communities. The itinerary departs from Portsmouth and calls at Florø, Bodø, Tromsø, Spitsbergen, Leknes, the Lofoten Islands, Brønnøysund and Bergen before returning to Portsmouth.

Offers are also available on the following cruises: By Sea to Petra, Palaces & Gardens and Oslo & the Fjords.

Cabins will not be allocated at time of booking and Saver Fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Applies to bookings made by December 31 on selected 2013 cruises only. Prices include relevant transfers, a tailor-made programme of shore excursions, talks by eminent Guest Speakers, meals and entertainment on board, all gratuities and all relevant cruise taxes/fees (a supplement for some shore excursions may apply).  

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

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Winter Escapes With Silversea

Silversea has announced a selection of blissful Winter Sun voyages that all include complimentary airfare. The offer is available on select voyages including Asian and Caribbean cruises that are sailing in early 2013 and include generous onboard spending credits of up to $1,000 per suite. The credits can be used towards a wide range of onboard purchases, including shore excursions, spa treatments and premium dining.

Choose from:

AFRICA – Voyage 2302: Soar over South Africa’s magnificent Drakensberg mountain range by private helicopter, enjoy a city tour of Port Elizabeth and experience the Addo Elephant Park – 126,000 acres of bush country home to 300 elephants. Silver Wind sets sail on January 15 on a 10-day round-trip voyage from Cape Town. Prices start from £3,050 per person.

MEDITERRANEAN – Voyage 2305: Discover the Souks and Raids of Medina, experience the scenic interior of Madeira on a guided tour through the island's 'levadas' and explore the unusual vineyards of Lanzarote. Silver Wind sets sail on February 22 on an 8-day round-trip voyage from Las Palmas. Prices start from £1,650 per person.

ASIA – Voyage 3306: Sail the wondrous seascape of Ha Long Bay aboard local junks, discover the colourful streets of Hoi An and experience a local perspective on wartime memories and the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. Silver Shadow sets sail on March 6 on a 9-day voyage from Hong Kong to Singapore and prices start from £2.650 per person.

ASIA – Voyage 3307: Explore the culture and heritage of Kuala Lumpur, discover your artistic side while learning the traditional art of Batik in Penang and take in the splendid natural beauty, landmarks and history of Phuket. Silver Shadow sets sail on March 15 on a 7-day round-trip voyage from Singapore. Prices start from £1,950 per person.

All prices based on double occupancy in a Vista suite and include free economy round-trip flights. 

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

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Voyages of Discovery's New Cruise "From Ceylon To Siam"

Encounter all the magic and mystery of Asia onboard a brand new itinerary, From Ceylon to Siam, the latest addition to Voyages of Discovery’s winter cruise programme.

The new voyage showcases the best of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia and, from just £1,349 per person, guests will have the chance to explore South-East Asia’s most stunning natural wonders and cosmopolitan city streets. Voyages of Discovery even go to the trouble of organising guest visas upon arrival, a privilege independent travellers will be envious of. But you'll have to be quick - the cruise departs on December 2!

The price includes return flights from the UK and a 17-day voyage departing from Columbo (Sri Lanka), overnight, and calling at Yangon (Myanmar; for a 2-night stay), Phuket (Thailand), Penang (Malaysia) and Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) before arriving at Laem Chabang (Bangkok, Thailand); meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

Follow this link to find out more at luxury cruise specialists The Cruise Line Ltd.

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