They say: "The good ships Celebration, Destiny, Dream and Spirit are ready to sail you away to sunny climes in the Mediterranean and beyond, with cruises offered all year round. All ships are Thomson exclusive charters and all gratuities, port fees and tips onboard are included in the price. With cruising, no two days are ever the same and this brochure features over 120 different ports in 40 countries. New for 2012, we have cruises leaving directly from the UK (Newcastle and Harwich) and we’ll be sailing to Scandinavia, the Baltics and the UK."

They say: "The Titan Cruise and Tour brochure includes worldwide holidays that involve both a cruise and an escorted tour on land. This means you get the best of both worlds as you get to sit back and relax as you cruise on the waters and explore onshore with a tour led by your Titan guide and tour manager. All packages include accommodation, all meals onboard the boat and first class hotels for the land tour part. There are also door to door transfers no matter where you live in the UK and all flights are on scheduled airlines.

They say: "We think cruises should be about seeing new places, not following timetables of worrying about stuffy traditions, so we keep things simple. There are no set times for dinner and the dress code has gone overboard – these are easy going, down to earth cruises for you to enjoy. As well as enjoying the sunshine on deck during the day, the activities and onshore sightseeing, the boat also comes alive at night with West End-style shows and the disco. There are two buffet restaurants to choose, one of which is open 24 hours a day and an a la carte restaurant too. New for 2012 cruise and stay holidays from just £50 more."