Cruises holiday brochure selection

Voyages of Discovery aims to blend adventure and comfort with irresistible destinations, to offer fabulous voyages aboard the vessel Discovery. Small enough to get into those out of the way places, yet large enough to cross oceans with ease, the Discovery and its team is well-equipped to welcome you.

• This preview brochure offers voyages at up to 50% off the usual price
  
• Experts on board – guest speakers will delight, amuse and inform during your cruise
  
• Flexible cruising means you can opt for add-ons before or after your cruise and on shore excursions

Island Cruises aims to offer relaxed, friendly and informal cruises aboard their two ships Island Star and Island Escape.

Not only are there great facilities onboard and great sights to see on shore, you’ll really appreciate the freedom of being able to do what you want when you want. It’s cruising without the pomp and stuffy image!

• Onboard kids’ club will keep little ones amused
  
• Flights and transfers are included in the price
  
• New for winter 08 is a range of Caribbean cruises on Island Star
  
• Book before the 31st Jul 08 for big money early bird savers
  
• New for 2008/09 a twice weekly Jongleurs comedy club residency onboard

Travelsphere has collated this scenic cruise brochure to highlight voyages aboard their small and friendly cruise vessels the Ocean Majesty and Athena, to destinations in the Med, Scandinavia and beyond.

• The smaller size of the cruise ships means they can go into more discreet ports beyond the reach of mega-liners
  
• Excellent onboard cuisine and entertainment with guest speakers on several cruises departures
  
• Early Bird Savers – book early and save up to £900

DFDS aims to offer appealing short cruise breaks to Amsterdam and Norway, where usually accommodation is onboard the luxurious passenger liner as you make your crossings. This leaves plenty of time to explore your destination before the return cruise back to the UK.

• As frequent as ferry crossings, but with the luxury of a cruise liner
  
• Flexible pricing means the earlier you book, the less you pay
  
• Great value way to explore some of the most popular Scandic destinations

Travelsphere has produced an easy to use brochure offering three types of cruises: small & friendly, major cruise lines and cruise & stay. There is something to suit every taste for those who want to voyage on water.

• Many cruises offer local pick up points by coach and regional flight departures
  
• Book early and save up to 62% off the full fare price
  
• Many guest speakers onboard such as TV producer David Shute, antiques expert David Barbey and ornithologist Trevor Gunton

Page & Moy’s 2008/09 brochure offers a superb choice of world cruises using Ocean Majesty and other world-leading cruise lines, to take you to some stunning destinations – relaxed and in style. Cruises are offered from the UK to the Greek Island and beyond, so there really is something to suit everyone.

• Book early and save up to £1500 on the total cost of the cruise based on two sharing
  
• Many cruises use the Page & Moy chartered Ocean Majesty, a small and intimate cruise vessel, with all onboard gratuities included
  
• Excursions are led by port lecturers and guides with expert knowledge to help you make the most of your shoretime

For the first time, Travelsphere combines their Cruise and Stay collection with their River Cruises to create a single brochure packed full of holidays on water.

• Leading cruise companies are used for Cruise & Stay whilst River Cruises use smaller, more intimate vessels
  
• A dedicated 24 hour emergency line for any problems you may have
  
• Lots of new destinations inc Barcelona, Scotland, San Fransico and the Far East

This brochure offers a preview of cruise tours on the cruise ship Discovery in 2008. Allowing you to effortlessly link up classic must-see destinations, all Voyages of Discovery cruises are at a relaxed pace, with plenty of opportunities for an active walk or an onshore tour with a local guide.

The ship spends summer around Scandanavia via Scotland and the autumn in the Mediterranean and North Africa, giving you a wealth of all-year-round destinations to choose from. You can even link successive cruises to see several different countries in one trip.

• You can sail directly from the UK on many departures
  
• Discovery is an intimate ship with excellent facilities including three restaurants, WiFi internet access, bars and a health and beauty spa
  
• Onboard entertainment includes talks from expert speakers from the worlds of TV, history, photography and workshops to learn how to tap dance or even paint watercolours

Peregrine aims to take you on a voyage to the Polar regions with a program designed to make the utmost of your time and experience with a flexible approach enabling you to enjoy these regions in your own way.

• Peregrine uses two expedition-class ships for these tours, ensuring comfort and safety, with outside cabins for all
  
• Activities offered include sea-kayaking, hiking and wildlife spotting under the watchful eye of expert leaders
  
• High Arctic voyages are operated by sister company Quark Expeditions

Thomson Lifestyle cruises offer so much more than just a holiday – you get to relax onboard and see the sights onshore too.

With five ships, Thomson cruise itineraries include East and West Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Caribbean, Red Sea and the Canary Islands too.

• Menus created by Aldo Zilli onboard the ship Celebration
  
• Great onboard entertainment, inc ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ style spectaculars
  
• KidZone club for three to 12 year olds

Exodus voyages to these wilderness lands are not like your average cruise. They’ve chartered ice-rated research vessels so you will be getting up close and personal with the incredible beauty and wildlife in these glacial regions.

• Shore excursions and on-board presentations are included, with many other activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, camping and sea kayaking optional
  
• Well-equipped vessels include free access to sun decks, sauna, plunge pool and gym
  
• Look out for special charters featuring well-known experts in their field such as Chris Packham and Planet Earth film editor Andrew Chastney

Thomson’s Egypt brochure offers a myriad of things to do – from visiting all those classic ancient monuments and treasures, to lapping up chic seaside resorts and discovering the underwater world of diving.

• Thomson Premier Collection boasts extra luggage allowance, priority transfers and VIP service for that extra bit of luxury
  
• New for 2008 – KidZone at Reef OasisBlue Bay to keep the little ones happy
  
• Pre-allocated flight seats and food created by Aldo Zilli for a better flying experience
  
• Red Sea cruises also available

Intourist has been opening the gateway to the enigmatic spirit of Russia, Ukraine, the Baltics and China since 1938. The company offers one of the most extensive ranges of escorted tours to these countries, including trans-Siberian rail adventures, city tours and multi-centre voyages.

• Intourist is completely flexible so you can design your own itinerary with extended stays and tour route options, or let them plan for you
  
• All itineraries have city tours included and you can choose to use free time to explore yourself or go on optional excursions
  
• The company offers help advice with visa and entry requirements

Sail aboard a luxurious gulet on an archaeological cruise along Turkey’s unspoilt coast, accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Or explore some of the finest archaeological sites in the world by land, retracing the footsteps of Alexander the Great from Troy to the Battle of Issus.

Year round cruises to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, The Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, La Réunion, The Seychelles, South Africa and Mozambique. Not unnaturally Africa Safari Club offer an excellent range of safari excursions and tours.
Enjoy the teak decks and rich interior of polished wood and gleaming brass of the African Safari’s own ship M.S. Royal Star. A maximum of 200 passengers creates a friendly and intimate environment, creating a true sense of camaraderie.