Cruises holiday brochure selection

They say: "Follow the itineraries of the Vikings as you cruise onboard the MV Discovery I from the Arctic to the Baltic, visiting the likes of the palaces of St Petersburg to the wildneress of Greenland and Iceland. These cruises are all no-fly, with departures from Harwich travelling via the Channel Islands and northern France. Geography, history and culture experts are onboard every trip and will give entertaining and informed lectures to help you make the most of your cruise."

• MV Discovery I sleeps 650 passengers in luxury, with jacuzzis, swimming pools, lecture theatre, bars and evening entertainment
  
• All gratuities are included and the currency onboard is sterling
  
• Key destinations include : Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Poland, Germany, UK. Finland, Iceland, Greenland and France

They say: "We’ve chosen some of the world’s best known cruise lines and ships to feature in this selection of fascinating itineraries. For our 2010 season, we’ve hand-picked some fantastic cruises to the Baltics, Norway, the Mediterranean and beyond, all sailing from UK ports."

• You’ll be met at the port by a Page & Moy representative and looked after by the cruise line once onboard
  
• Full onboard facilities with all meals and most onboard entertainment is included in the price
  
• Key destinations include : British Isles, Canaries, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Italy and the Baltics

They say: "Our new programme of cruises aboard MV Discovery are all accompanied by acclaimed experts and each cruise will open up the history and cultures in every port of call."

• Guest speakers are all selected by BBC History magazine
  
• MV Discovery has a cinema, four lounges, five bars, lecture theatre, two restaurants and two pools along with fine dining
  
• Key destinations include : Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Crete, Malta, Italy, Portugal, Spain, France and Croatia

They say: "New for 2010 is our new ship Athena. For 2010 we’re offering a programme of four different cruise itineraries, all leaving from UK ports, with coach travel to the ports available from 140 local pick up points throughout the UK. With Athena, we aim to to offer elegance and sophistication on a small and friendly ship."

• Athena is 525ft long, has eight decks, 276 cabins and can welcome 550 passengers looked after by a crew of 280
  
• All meals onboard, most leisure facilities and all port taxes are included
  
• Key destinations include : Jewels of the Baltic, Icelandic Adventure, Southern Explorer and Taste of Europe cruises

They say: "We offer a select number of the very finest cultural tours led by the most knowledgeable, engaging and passionate guides. Our tours aim to be restful and inspiring, fun and fascinating. This year as we’ve expanded to offer gulet cruises around Sicily, trips to the Dodecanese islands of Greece and a gastronomic gulet cruise in Turkey, as well all the favourite archaeological tours."

• Tours run in Greece, Turkey and Sicily from April to the end of October
  
• There are family tours, gulet cruises and private charters all available
  
• Key destinations include : Pamphylia, Lycian coast, Corian coast, Ephesus, Dodecanese, Etna and Sicily

They say: "We offer great onboard facilities and all the sights, but it’s the sense of freedom that will really stand out on these Island Cruises. You choose how you want to enjoy yourself and relax, you don’t have to fit into someone else’s idea of a good time. There are no set timings for dinner, no standing on cruise ceremony and no strict dress code – it’s all about fun and friendliness."

• Look out for early bird offers such as upgrades to All Inclusive from £49pp, child places from £249 and cabin upgrades
  
• If you book for 10 or more there are large discounts and you can pre-book cabins to be in the same area together
  
• Key destinations include : The Canaries, the Mediterranean and Morocco

They say: "This is the second edition of our full brochure detailing all our ocean cruises for 2010. it includes small and friendly cruises as well as large ship voyages to all corners of the globe, with cruise and stay holidays, fly-cruises and cruises with departures from UK ports. Each cruise offers a full programme of on-shore sightseeing and onboard guest lectures and entertainment – hence Cruise and Discovery."

• New for 2010 is the ‘small and friendly’ ship Athena
  
• Benefit from the Travelsphere offer with National Express on UK port departures – £30 return from over 140 towns
  
• Key destinations include : Norway, the Baltic States, Italy, Greek Islands, US, Caribbean, Canada, Emirates, Alaska and Hawaii

They say: "The second edition of our most exciting cruise brochure yet, as we introduce our brand new ship the Thomson Dream – our biggest and most luxurious ship yet, bringing our fleet up to four. Think interior-designed cabins, modern and contemporary bars and restaurants with excellent leisure facilities and entertainment too, including swimming pools and sun-deck terrace."

• Excellent facilities onboard all four boats with live entertainment and a relaxed style
  
• Thomson Dream is exclusively adults during June and September
  
• Key destinations include : three different itineraries taking in France, Spain, Menorca, Majorca, Corsica, Italy, Sardinia and Tunisia

They say: "The new 2010 Worldwide brochure includes 158 comprehensive itineraries to over 55 destinations across the world, with quality escorted tours, Cruise and Tour™ holidays, Classic Rail Journeys and UK Short Breaks on offer. Our escorted holidays start at just £495 per person and a deposit of £175 will secure your booking. We’ve got 12 new tours for 2010 including USA Coast to Coast, Very Best of Canada and Alaska and the Magical Coast of Eire tours."

• If you pay in full at the time of booking you get a 5% discount
  
• Free VIP Home Departure service or free regional connecting flights and airport transfers for all clients
  
• Key destinations include : Europe and UK, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, China, India and Far East

They say: "Cruise the Caribbean with us and you’ll be introduced to a different slice of paradise everyday. Thomson Caribbean cruises take you to all four corners of this sun-soaked paradise, including stops in the Mediterranean. Old favourites such as Barbados and St Lucia feature, as well as lesser known Honduras and Curacao."

• Look for offers such as £100 onboard spending money free per couple on selected departures
  
• All inclusive can be added to your holiday itinerary from £49 per person per week
  
• Key destinations include : St Kitts, Barbados, St Lucia, Grand Cayman, Cuba, Jamaica, St Vincent, St Maarten, British Virgin Islands, Antigua, Spain, Gibralter and Portugal

They say: "Mini cruises, themes and events, hotel breaks and special breaks all based around your overnight crossing from Newcastle or Harwich. All short break cruises are five nights or less and the fun starts onboard with great entertainment and food."

• Packages are available so you can book crossing, meals, coach transfers, accommodation and any extras in one booking
  
• Look out for new cruises and themed cruises to Holland, Germany and Denmark
  
• Key destinations include : Brussels, Bruges, Esbjerg, Copenhagen, Hamelin, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Ribe, Volendam