Christmas Turkey deal from MSC Cruises

Christmas treat:

Why worry about serving up the perfect festive turkey, when you could visit it instead? Relax this Christmas with an 11-night eastern Med sailing aboard MSC Fantasia. Departing 16 December from Genoa, the ship visits Katakolon, Heraklion, Rhodes, Izmir, Piraeus, Valletta, Messina, Civitavecchia  and Genoa. Prices start at £969 per person, including return flights from London with British Airways and transfers.

Caribbean: 

A  two-week trip around the Caribbean aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Divina – and grab a free upgrade to a balcony cabin. Operating out of Miami, the 14-night Caribbean itinerary departing 13 December calls at Philipsburg, San Juan, Great Stirrup Cay, Miami, Falmouth, George Town, Cozumel, Great Stirrup Cay, and Miami. With free upgrade a balcony cabin, prices starts at £1,289 per person including return flights to Miami with British Airways from London and transfers.

Prices are based on two sharing unless stated. Remember that kids cruise free with MSC Cruises (paying only flights and port taxes).

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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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Door-to-Door With Fred Olsen

Here's something to add to the New Year 'Inbox' of great cruise incentives as part of the big 'Wave' season of sales - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests on longer-duration 2014/15 cruises a complimentary ‘door-to-door’ transport service.

 

The initiative, which is available on bookings made up to February 28, will be applicable on a selection of 21 longer cruises with Fred. Olsen in 2014/15, for guests who live within 250 miles of the departure port.

Cruise itineraries included in the new ‘Free Door-to-Door Transport’ offer are:

• Braemar’s 22-night ‘Venice & the Beauty of the Adriatic’ cruise, from Southampton on  September 13. Guests on this cruise will stop first in Gibraltar, before moving onto Valletta, Bari, Split, Venice, Ravenna, Dubrovnik, Trapani, Cartagena and Lisbon, before returning to Southampton. Prices start from £1,799 per person.
• Boudicca’s 28-night ‘Empires of the Mediterranean & the Black Sea’ cruise, from Liverpool on  October 11. Leaving Liverpool behind, guests will arrive in Tangier, before cruising onto Valletta, Varna, Odessa, Sevastopol, Istanbul, Izmir, Piraeus, Thira, Catania, Almeria and finally Gibraltar. Prices start from £2,285 per person.

Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Free Door-to-Door Transport’ enhancement is also available on a number of exotic fly-cruises. 

More info:  call 0800 0355 242 or visit www.fredolsencruises.com.

 

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Perfect Present for Christmas from MSC

As the festive period fast approaches, we here at World of Cruising know the rush to get a present for the people who matter most is in full swing. Well, you may not be thinking of a cruise to put under the tree, but MSC Cruises is offering a great idea to avoid a last-minute crisis.

 

Take advantage of their ‘Pick Your Gift’ Christmas and New Year promotion to surprise someone special with an unforgettable present: a cruise to a dream destination on board one of MSC's modern ships.

For example, MSC is offering an 11-night cruise on board MSC Fantasia with last-minute prices from only £899 per person, departing December 17 and including flights from London, Plus, guests get to pick one 'gift', from a free Allegrismo drink package and tips, free £200 on board credit per person, free flights from London or a free upgrade to a balcony cabin.

 

The voyage starts from Genoa and calls at Katakolon, Heraklon, Haifa, Piraeus (for Athens), and Civitavecchia (for Rome) before returning to Genoa, and providing a memorable Christmas at sea.

There are more offers in the 'Pick One Free' selection, too, so be sure to look up more on their website or via your travel agent.

More Info: 0844 561 195 or visit www.msccruises.co.uk.

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Saga's 2015 Gallipoli Anniversary Commemoration

On April 25, 1915, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed in Anzac Cove. For eight months it was the base for army troops during the Battle of Gallipoli, where thousands of lives were lost on both sides. On April 25, 2015, Saga Cruises' Saga Sapphire will be anchored off the cove and a commemorative service on board will mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign.

There will also be visits to the Gallipoli battlefield and the Greek island of Lemnos, near the entrance of the Dardenelles, which acted as the muster point for the landings. The World War One theme continues with musical acts ‘to entertain the troops’, from tea dances to singers evoking the wartime era, plus fundraising activities for the Royal British Legion.

Passengers will also be invited to join the ship’s War Literature Club – a chance to read and discuss poetry, novels and letters from World War One, accompanied by an expert on this literary genre. The all-inclusive cruise also offers passengers the chance to discover the architectural wonders of Greece and its islands. There will be an overnight stay in Piraeus, with ample time to visit Athens and explore its ancient treasures.

Iraklion, Crete's largest city, offers a maze of historical delights, including the 16th century Venetian Koules Fortress and Fountain of the Lions built in 1628.

Saga Sapphire departs Southampton on April 5, 2015, for 31-nights visiting El Ferrol, Cartagena and Palma, Spain; Tunis, Tunisia; Piraeus, Syros, Thessaloniki and Lemnos, Greece; Canakkale, Istanbul, Anzac Cove, Turkey; Iraklion, Crete; Valletta and Gibraltar.

Prices are  from £3,499pp, including VIP door-to-door chauffeur service, all meals, drinks (house-branded spirits), entertainment, 24-hour room service, travel insurance and cancellation cover.

More Info: call 0800 056 8986 or visit saga.co.uk/cruises.

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Christmas Comes Early With MSC

Until October 31, MSC Cruises is offering an amazing early Christmas gift for young and old alike, with free return flights, onboard credits and upgrades ALL on offer for Mediterranean cruises this Christmas.

Why not treat your loved ones to the ultimate Christmas getaway and book a Mediterranean Cruise on board MSC Splendida or MSC Fantasia this December?

Guests can choose one of these early Christmas treats:

Free return flights from London and transfers to and from the port for the first two passengers in the cabin.
£200 free onboard credit per person for the first two passengers in the cabin.
Free ‘Allegrissimo’ drinks package plus tips for the first two adults in the cabin.
Free upgrade to a balcony cabin. 

 

      The ‘Pick Your Gift’ offer applies to bookings made on board Splendida (7-night Mediterranean cruise departing 21 December) or Fantasia (11-night Mediterranean cruise departing 17 December).

MSC Splendida’s itinerary will take in the Mediterranean ports of Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo and Civitavecchia (for Rome), returning to Genoa. Cruise-only prices start from just £719 per person with return flights available on request at an additional £290 per person.

Meanwhile, MSC Fantasia will visit the ports of Genoa, Katakolon, Heraklon, Haifa, Piraeus and Civitavecchia (for Rome), returning to Genoa. Cruise-only prices start from just £899 per person with return flights once again available upon request at an additional £290 per person.

On board both ships, guests will be treated to all the festive trimmings, from lavishly-decorated trees and Yuletide presents to carol singing and traditional Christmas masses. Meanwhile, MSC’s experienced chefs will be busy in the kitchen conjuring up a dazzling array of traditional seasonal favourites.

More info: visit www.msccruises.co.uk or call 0844 561 1955.

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Discover Med History With Voyages Of Discovery

Set sail to Turkey and Greece with Voyages of Discovery on a history-themed cruise exploring the birthplace of civilisation.

Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in Kusadasi (Turkey); learn about the Monastery of St John in Patmos (Greece); discover a variety of historic landmarks in Athens, including the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Theatre of Dionysos.

Prices start from £1,449 per person (Saver Fare price, based on two people sharing an inside cabin), with the the 13-day cruise on new ship MV Voyager departing on October 21 from Istanbul (after an overnight stay) and calling at Canakkale (for Gallipoli), Dikili (for Pergamum), Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Antalya (overnight), Patmos, Kavala, Thessaloniki and Piraeus (for Athens, overnight).

NB: Saver Fares are payable in full at the time of booking, 100% cancellation fees apply. Cabins will be allocated just prior to departure. Saver Fares do not include gratuities, UK coach transfers or car parking at the port and are not protected by the Voyages of Discovery Price Promise.

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

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Try A Great Late Med Break

Looking for a great-value and educational holiday taking in the highlights of the Mediterranean? Join Voyages of Discovery’s MV Discovery for a cultural voyage from just £1,399 per person this autumn.

Guests onboard the Adriatic and Aegean Odyssey cruise can explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town (Croatia) before heading to the contrasting sheer mountains and picturesque villages of Kotor (Montenegro) and Katakolon (Greece), the gateway to ancient Greece and ideal for history enthusiasts.

That is followed by a visit to the birthplace of civilisation – Athens – as the ship calls into Piraeus. Passengers will be accompanied by experienced historian, Brigadier Mike Shaw, and anthropologist Anne-Marie Harrison, to bring the destinations to life. 

The Adriatic and Aegean Odyssey departs from Dubrovnik on October 5 and also calls at Pula (Croatia), Venice (Italy), Koper (Slovenia), Hvar (Croatia), Durres (Albania), Itea (Greece), Canakkale (Turkey) and Istanbul (overnight).

The price includes flights from a major UK airport, transfers, all onboard gratuities, service charges and port/airport taxes, a comprehensive Guest Speaker programme and all meals and entertainment on-board.

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Fred Olsen Go Dancing!

Dance fans are in for a treat on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 28-night Black Sea cruise on board Black Watch this autumn. This exotic voyage – departing from Dover on September 25 – will feature the talents of professional dancer Debbie Snashall and dance duo Joanne Almond and Leighton Jones (above), as part of the cruise line’s award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme.

Black Watch calls first in Almeria (Spain), before visiting Malta’s lively capital, Valletta. Next stop is Piraeus, for tours to historic Athens, followed by the Black Sea ports of Varna (Bulgaria), Odessa, Sevastopol and Yalta (in the Ukraine). The ship then makes for Turkey, where she stays overnight in Istanbul. Here, guests can choose to stroll around the Sultanahmet, take in the mosques, museums and the Great Bazaar, or explore the Galata Bridge and enjoy the many restaurants and shops of the modern city.

The cruise then continues to Çanakkale before returning to Greece, with a day in Iraklion, capital of the island of Crete. On the return journey, the cruise visits Palma de Mallorca and Gibraltar, where guests can visit the world-famous Rock with its popular Barbary Apes, or take advantage of the excellent Duty Free shopping, before returning to Dover on October 23.

Prices for this cruise start from £3,149, for two adults sharing a twin-bedded cabin, Grade ‘E’, and include all meals and accommodation, entertainment – including the Vistas ‘Dance’ theme – and port taxes.

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Autumn Escape With Swan Hellenic

Escape to the Med this autumn to explore historic cities and ancient ruins onboard Swan Hellenic's recently refurbished MV Minerva.

Highlights of the 15-day 'The Mediterranean World' cruise include a visit to the ruined city of Pompeii, the chance to explore Lucca - the town of Puccini's birth – as well as trips to the famous leaning tower of Pisa and the Tunisian port of Sousse, famous for the imprints left by Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs throughout its colourful history.

Renowned experts in archaeology, ornithology and Carthaginian history will be joining passengers onboard and providing lectures throughout the cruise.

The cruise starts from £1,695 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin) and departs from Naples (overnight stop), Livorno, Civitavecchia, Alghero (Sardinia, above), Palermo, Trapani, La Goulette, Sousse and Valletta before arriving into Piraeus (for Athens, overnight) for the flight back to the UK.

The price includes return flights from the UK, 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.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK’s adventure 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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Norwegian's New Sports TV

This year promises to be epic one for sport and Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new TV channel on board – SPORT 24 – showing major sporting events on all four of their ships sailing in Europe, Norwegian Epic, Jade, Sun and Spirit.

The action includes UEFA's Euro 2012 Championships from Poland and the Ukraine, London's Olympic Games, 2012 the Ryder Cup in October, the annual Wimbledon tennis championships, Formula One races and more.*

Sailings showing sporting events through SPORT 24 include:
 

• A seven-night Western Mediterranean from Barcelona voyage on board Norwegian Epic. Travelling: day at sea, Naples (for Pompeii), Civitavecchia (for Rome), Livorno (for Florence/Pisa) and Cannes (France). Price from £909 per person for a June 10 departure from London Heathrow based on two people sharing an inside stateroom.

• A seven-night Greek Isles from Venice cruise on board Norwegian Jade. Travelling: day at sea, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Katakolon (for Olympia), day at sea. Price from £829 per person for a June 9 departure from London Gatwick based on two people sharing an inside stateroom.

• A seven-night Adriatic, Greece & Turkey from Venice cruise on Norwegian Jade. Travelling: Dubrovnik, day at sea, Piraeus (for Athens), Izmir (for Ephesus), day at sea and Split. Price from £829 per person for a June 16 departure from London Gatwick based on two people sharing an inside stateroom.

*The SPORT 24 detailed programme schedule will be published shortly and is subject to change. Permission to broadcast and use trademarks has been granted by IMG Sports Media. Limitations may apply whilst in port.

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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Broadcaster Michael Nicholson Aboard Fred. Olsen

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that renowned TV correspondent Michael Nicholson, OBE, MA (above), is the latest in a line of glittering speakers to join its Vistas cruise enrichment programme. Michael will be the guest speaker on Boudicca’s 23-night cruise to the Mediterranean, D1223, departing from Portsmouth on October 12, 2012.

Nicholson is best known as a seasoned and highly-acclaimed foreign correspondent, reporting on wars and natural disasters the world over. He has reported from no fewer than 18 war zones during his long and illustrious career, including Nigeria, Biafra, Vietnam, Cambodia, Beirut, Israel, Cyprus, Congo, Rwanda, The Falklands, the Balkans and both Gulf Wars. Michael was ITN’s first Bureau Chief in South Africa, based in Johannesburg; he reported on news from all over Africa between 1976 and 1981, then journeyed overland back to the UK with his family – a 14,000-mile journey that took six months.

Cruise guests can enjoy Michael's fascinating and informative talks in the comfort and elegance of Boudicca on this exciting Mediterranean itinerary, which visits Portimăo (Portugal), Ibiza (Spain), Valletta (Malta), Piraeus (for Athens), Çanakkale (Turkey), Istanbul (Turkey), Kusadasi (Turkey), Gozo (Malta), Mahon (Menorca) and Gibraltar, returning to Portsmouth. Prices for this cruise start from £2,179 per person, based on two adults sharing an inside, twin cabin, Grade ‘I’, and include all meals and entertainment on board, and port taxes.

There are also ‘Double Savings’ available on this cruise of up to £1,000 per cabin (depending on cabin grade), if booked by February 29, as featured in Fred. Olsen’s "Captains’ Collection 2012/13" brochure of 73 specially-selected, ex-UK cruise deals. Fred. Olsen‘s ‘No Fuel Surcharge Guarantee’ also applies on all bookings made by January 31, for departures from January 1 onwards, so value for money is guaranteed. There is no extra charge for taking part in Vistas activity.

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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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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Sea Cloud and River Cloud Cruises

Sea Cloud and River Cloud are renowned for their luxury sailing and River boat cruises and have spaces on the following cruises.

SEA CLOUD Cruises

October 17-25; Valletta (Malta) to Piraeus (Greece)

October 25-November 1; Piraeus (Greece) round-trip

RIVER CLOUD II cruises

October 15-22; Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Basel (Switzerland)

October 22-29; Basel (Switzerland) to Koblenz (Germany)

For more information, visit www.seacloud.com or contact 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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Louis Cruises in 2011 From Under £42 per night

Louis Cruises’ full 2011 brochure, featuring cruises costing less than £42 per person per night, has gone on-sale.

A three-night Greek Islands cruise out of Piraeus (Athens) on the Aquamarine or Orient Queen starts from £179 in 2011, while a 12-night cruise out of Genoa or Marseille on the Louis Majesty leads in at £499 per person – just £41.58 per person, per night.

“Such outstanding value for a full-board cruise offers agents tremendous sales opportunities for 2011,” says UK General Manager Peter Adamou. “And now that Louis Cruises are available on Amadeus, it’s easy for agents to select our cruise-only offering, then bolt on flights and hotels, using the same GDS, to create a complete package.”

Louis Cruises has just been made available on the browser-based Amadeus Cruise desktop sales solution for travel professionals, and the Cruise Application Programming Interface (API) for online sales.

The new brochure, titled ‘Sea of Memories’, showcases the five Louis Cruises ships available to the UK market: Louis Majesty, Louis Cristal, Coral, Aquamarine and Orient Queen.

All ships sail in what Louis Cruises describe as ‘our home waters’, i.e. the Mediterranean, and the line prides itself on offering itineraries that offer the maximum opportunity for shore visits.

“Our intimate ships – the largest is the Majesty with a capacity of 1,790 – enable us to visit smaller, as well as large ports, with quicker disembarkation times and easy access to the sights,” adds Adamou.

The new brochure features 16 different itineraries, from the three-night ‘Aegean Legends’ cruise around the Greek islands on Aquamarine or Orient Queen to the Majesty’s 12-night ‘Eastern Mediterranean Highlights’ itinerary.

Sample shore excursions are listed for each ship, and the Greek line’s hospitality, or ‘filoxenia’, is also highlighted.

All prices include full board, on-board entertainment, port taxes and charges. Travel to/from embarkation points, shore excursions, drinks and gratuities are not included.

For more info, call 0800 018 3883 or visit http://www.louiscruises.com/.

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