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An increasing amount of UK holidaymakers are choosing to go on Cruise holidays, especially cruises which commence in the UK. According to industry experts at the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), 1 in 10 cruises now booked will commence from a port in the British Isles.
Due to the increased demand for UK port of calls […]

The anniversary of the fateful voyage of the Titanic is to be remembered with a cruise following the original route the ship sailed 97 years previous, the cruise is set to sail early April 2012.
Approximately 1309 passengers will board the Balmoral cruise liner, owned by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, which has been chosen to follow […]

The most established and popular cruise destination is the Caribbean. The destinations are frequently popular in winter months for all those holidaymakers looking for sun from North America to Britain.
Local industry executives are looking to introduce new destinations on Caribbean cruise holidays, once you have been on a cruise to this particular area, nothing […]

Here are a few tips on how to save money for your holiday:
- Fly mid-haul or long-haul, the cost of the package may be more initially, however the cost whilst at the destination may be lower, for example, Thailand, many hoteliers are reducing rates to attract more business and is relatively cheap in most of the […]

A report by the Telegraph has compiled some of the best ways to cut costs when planning a holiday cruise.

Check what the price includes as some packages may seem more expensive but may include gratuities.

A recent report by the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) has revealed that, despite the current turbulent economic climate, the cruise industry may be a strong survivor of the credit crunch.
Its durability may be due to the inclusive nature of the holidays, which make cruise breaks much easier for holidaymakers to budget for.
The Director of the […]

A recent report by the Association of British Travel Agents has predicted continuing long-term growth in the UK’s ultra luxury cruise industry.
Around 1.5 million UK holidaymakers are expected to embark on a cruise holiday this year, a figure that is predicted to increase by between two and three percent next year.
Fourteen new cruise ships are […]

A report by the Telegraph has revealed that short- and medium-haul destinations are becoming increasingly popular with British holidaymakers as increased fuel charges continue to push up the prices of flights to destinations further a field.
Morocco is enjoying increased popularity this winter and is served by a number of low-cost airlines. Marrakesh and the beaches […]

According to recent research cruise holidays are defying the rising issue of rising fuel costs by offering some of the cheapest deals for ten years.
P&O cruises claims that its cruise packages are around a third cheaper than they were ten years ago and says that sea travel has never offered better value for money.
The […]

The Telegraph has compiled a list of some of the top river cruises around the world which provide travellers with the best and most relaxing way to witness breath-taking scenery and countryside.
A cruise along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan provides cruisers with a deeply cultural experience. Holidaymakers can visit the temples at Luxor […]

Research by Holiday Which? magazine has shown that cruise holidays are no longer considered to be the holiday choice of the over-50s.
Millions of British holidaymakers are said to have opted for a holiday cruise this year with a further increase expected next year.
The widening cruise market is attracting families and younger travellers, with newly weds […]

A computer-generated preview of the world-famous cruise line, Queen Elizabeth II has been revealed.
The QE2 has been retired after 40 years of glamorous seafaring and is being turned into a luxury hotel in Dubai, at the exclusive Palm Jumeirah resort.
Work is about to start on a new berth for the cruise ship which will form […]

As cruise holidays continue to grow more popular, Princes Cruises has announced it will increase capacity by 40% on its ships for 2009. The cruise line will have most of its fleet in Europe next year, with Emerald Princess, Ruby Princess, Royal Princess and Tahitian Princess all sailing around Scandinavia and the Mediterranean.