Cruises holiday brochure selection

They say: "This brochure features a selection of short breaks for five nights or less right up until March 2010. With departures from Newcastle and Harwich, each short break cruise offers something a little different for you to see or do and the fun starts onboard with great entertainment and cuisine."

• 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

They say: "Our new programme of cruises promises to be something of a landmark. As well as revisiting your favourite destinations, Discovery will be venturing to the Far East for the first time, with visits to Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. Our plans include Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, the temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the forests of Borneo and the islands of Indonesia. And if you book your cruise early, you will pay up to 50% less than the standard brochure price."

• No surcharges guaranteed. All onboard meals, entertainment including lectures by guest speakers, gratuities and port charges are all included
  
• The brochure features round trip sailings from England, fly cruises, combination cruises, Grand Voyages and tailormade trips
  
• Key destinations include : Scandinavia, Meditteranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, India, South East Asia, Far East, Indian Ocean, South Africa, East Africa and North Africa

They say: "Following the success in 2008 of the all inclusive cruises aboard the Marco Polo cruise ship, we are offering an extended collection of journeys to Europe and further afield for 2009."

We say: "All coastal corners of the cruising globe are covered, with voyages around the British Isles, Europe, South and Central America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. The best thing is many of the departures set sail from London Tilbury docks."

• The ice-strengthened hull of the Marco Polo cruise liner means you can visit Antarctica
  
• Over 70% of the cabins onboard the Marco Polo offer ocean views
  
• No fuel surcharges guaranteed – the price quote at the time of booking is the definitive price

They say: "Voyage of Discovery’s summer 2010 programme now offers even more choice. As well as perennial favourite cruises around Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, our summer programme now runs from April to November, expanding on the number of ports of call. Now you can see Spitsbergen, Greenland, France, Britain and Ireland too on our new cruises."

• The discounted prices in this preview brochure are valid until June. Prices guaranteed once deposit is paid
  
• Free parking at Harwich or free coach transfers from selected pick up points
  
• Key destinations include : France, Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Aegean, the Black Sea, North Africa, the Red Sea, the Faroes and Spitsbergen

They say: "You’ll enjoy excellent onboard facilities and a wide choice of onshore excursions, but it’s the sense of freedom that will really stand out. On our Island Cruises you choose how you want to spend your time. There is no set time for dinner, no standing on ceremony – just a friendly, convivial atmosphere".

• Book early for free upgrade to all inclusive and best offers on cabin upgrades
  
• Kids cruises start at £249 for seven nights
  
• Key destinations include : The Canaries, the Mediterranean and Morocco

They say: "This last season with Ocean Majesty includes nine itineraries with new destinations as well as favourite ports of call. Choose a voyage exploring the landscapes on your doorstep, venture to the Land of the Midnight Sun, visit the stylish ports in the Med or take in the lunar-like scenery on the Canaries."

We say: "Early bookers will find some great savings with a number of cabins within each class being discounted on three cruises: The Med and North Africa, Spain and the Canaries and Historic Britain and Ireland, all to be sold on a first come first served basis."

• The entertainment team onboard organises shows and activities such as salsacise classes and even virtual bowling tournaments with the Nintendo Wii games console
  
• You’ll be full board – you can take breakfast in your cabin, have a buffet lunch and then sit down to a five course evening meal
  
• A full programme of guest speakers includes Bill Giles and Syd Little

They say: "Welcome aboard our four modern, friendly and relaxed cruise chips Thomson Destiny, Thomson Celebration, Thomson Calypso and Thomson Spirit. We offer a full programme of seven night cruises right up until the end of October 2010. From the sunblushed Mediterranean to the icy fjordlands of Norway, discover the real joy of cruising – ever changing ports where no two days are the same."

• All cruise packages included return flights with 30kg total luggage allowance, coach transfers, accommodation, food, entertainment, port taxes and tips
  
• Optional half and full day trips are organised in each port of call, or you can explore by yourself or stay onboard
  
• Key destinations include : Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the caribbean and the Red Sea

They say: "This is the farewell season for the ship Ocean Majesty before a brand new cruise programme in 2010. With our friendly, attentive cruise team onboard, you’ll love discovering something and somewhere new every day. Ocean Majesty’s smaller size means you can discover ports that are inaccessible for larger cruise ships."

We say: "This is your last chance to take a cruise onboard the Ocean Majesty with Page and Moy. This farewell season sees some great cruise ideas from voyages round the UK, to Norway, Spitzenbergen, the Baltics, the Med, Canary Islands and North Africa."

• Onboard facilities include a swimming pool, small gym, five bars, three lounges all of which are air conditioned. There’s a cosy ship library and piano bar too.
  
• All passengers receive a Shore Excursions brochure so you can book any trips you’d like to join in advance
  
• The price quoted includes all onboard gratuities

They say: "Peter Sommer Travels was born out of my passion to bring history to life, on the very spot where it was made, by organising expert led cultural tours. So it was extremely gratifying this year when National Geographic Traveller magazine elected our Alexander Tour one of the world’s top 10 best educational holidays."

We say: "Celebrating 15 years of organising specialist archaeological tours to Turkey, Peter Sommer is now offering a brand new cruise around the Greek Islands. All cruises use hand-built Turkish gulet boats, with friendly, experience crews onboard."

• The 2009 programme includes several family-specific gulet tour adventures
  
• Peter Sommer works closely with gulet operator Almira Travel, the local experts based in Turkey
  
• Look out for special interest departures such as writing and walking focused trips

Portland Direct’s new brochure offers voyages between November 2008 and October 2009, with hand picked cruises all at value-packed prices. There are young and friendly cruise options all over the Med and beyond.

• Save up to 15% off High Street brochure prices by booking direct
  
• You can combine a cruise with a resort stay
  
• Free upgrades to all-inclusive on many cruises
  
• A fleet of four ships offering great onboard facilities
  
• Range of cruise options from family friendly to adult-only cruises
  
• Full onboard entertainment with shows, cabarets, casino and disco

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