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Cruising is one of the travel success stories of the past decade and now attracts around 1.2m Britons a year. During 2008, an estimated 400,000 will be stepping onboard a cruise ship for the first time in their lives - and they'll be spoiled for choice. The cruise industry has launched more than 200 brand new ships in the last 30 years of all shapes, sizes and styles - with every new 'class' (or style) of ship more eye-catching and innovative than its predecessors.

A new generation of enormous 'megaships' ships offer - at an affordable price - everything you'd find in a classy resort on land, from multiple bars and restaurants to indoor and outdoor pools, serene health spas, gyms, theatres, cinemas and extensive children's play areas and even rock climbing walls and ice rinks. These larger ships offer wide appeal for families, younger travellers and anyone who wants the process of getting from port to port to be as fun and exciting as the ports themselves.

Meanwhile the older, medium-sized ships they've replaced have attracted a new legion of fans by offering more limited but well-presented facilities at great value prices.

At the other end of the size (and price) scale, 'millionaire's yacht' -style luxury ships offer the last word in exclusivity, sophistication and service to those lucky enough to afford them, while sailing ships equipped with windsurfers, kayaks, jetskis and other watersports gear are popular with go-getters who enjoy some sporty action on holiday. Ice-strengthened expedition ships take small groups of intrepid travellers off to explore the world's wilder shores, while 'cultural cruises' on ships as cosy and welcoming as a country house provide lectures, classes and conversation for travellers who like a strong dash of intellectual stimulation in their holiday cocktail.

For travellers who like to 'get under the skin' of a country by exploring a variety of towns and cities at a gentle pace, river cruising - with its multiple daily stops and ability to reach the heart of the world's great cities - is the perfect solution. So if you think cruising is a one-dimensional experience, it's time to think again; travellers planning to holiday on a ship now face as wide a range of choice as they would on a landbased vacation.

New to Cruising Offers
LINE/SHIP REGION DATE/NIGHTS PRICE
Royal Caribbean International, Explorer of the Seas New York & Caribbean Cruise 28th 4 10, 10nts £949.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Explorer of the Seas New York & Caribbean Cruise 12th 5 10, 10nts £899.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Mariner of the Seas LA & Mexican Riviera Cruise 2nd 5 10, 10nts £999.00 »
NCL, Norwegian Gem Venice Cruise & Stay 3rd 6 10, 16nts £1039.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Mariner of the Seas SAN FRANCISCO, LA & MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE 2nd 5 10, 13nts £1149.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Jewel of the Seas Miami & Central American Cruise 15th 3 10, 12nts £1199.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Infinity Mexico & Panama Canal Cruise & Stay 9th 4 10, 16nts £1399.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Liberty of the Seas Las Vegas & Miami cruise & stay 25th 4 10, 14nts £1169.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Freedom of the Seas Copy of Western Caribbean 16th 5 10, 14nts £CALL »
Royal Caribbean International, Freedom of the Seas Orlando, Palm Beach & Caribbean Cruise 14th 3 10, 14nts £1299.00 »
NCL, Norwegian Epic Miami Cruise & Stay 23rd 9 10, 9nts £969.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Poesia Miami Cruise & Stay 17th 4 10, 8nts £899.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Orchestra Malaga Cruise & Stay 8th 9 10, 10nts £799.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Opera Norwegian Fjords 6th 7 10, 11nts £791.10 »
NCL, Norwegian Sun Baltic Capitals 11th 5 10, 12nts £849.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Century Mediterranean Cruise 3rd 6 10, 12nts £977.96 »
Celebrity Cruises, Century 5* Barcelona Cruise & Stay 1st 6 10, 14nts £1099.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Melody Ocean Voyages 13th 3 10, 14nts £899.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Opera Baltic Capitals 30th 8 10, 11nts £809.10 »
Celebrity Cruises, Constellation 5* Barcelona Cruise & Stay 30th 9 10, 9nts £749.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Mercury Alaska Cruise & Stay 29th 5 10, 10nts £1269.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Eclipse Scandinavia & Russia 7th 5 10, 14nts £CALL »
Celebrity Cruises, Infinity Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord 21st 5 10, 11nts £406.64 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Sinfonia Mediterranean & African Adventure 23rd 10 10, 17nts £1049.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Constellation 5* Amsterdam Cruise & Stay 27th 5 10, 13nts £1169.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Opera North Cape Jewels 3rd 6 10, 11nts £764.10 »
NCL, Norwegian Pearl Eastern & Western Caribbean 16th 10 10, 16nts £CALL »
Royal Caribbean International, Adventure of the Seas Short Italian Riviera 24th 5 10, 5nts £384.96 »
Celebrity Cruises, Eclipse Le Havre 26th 4 10, 3nts £CALL »
MSC Cruises, MSC Splendida Barcelona Cruise & Stay 27th 3 10, 9nts £749.00 »
Celebrity Cruises, Eclipse Cork Short Break 29th 4 10, 4nts £CALL »
MSC Cruises, MSC Poesia Miami Cruise & Stay 20th 3 10, 8nts £899.00 »
Holland America Line, Oosterdam San Diego Cruise & Stay 13th 3 10, 10nts £949.00 »
NCL, Norwegian Gem Venice, Greek Isles & Aegean Sea 1st 5 10, 14nts £558.95 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Melody Mediterranean Summer 10th 5 10, 11nts £585.00 »
MSC Cruises, MSC Musica Ocean Voyages 17th 3 10, 18nts £468.00 »
Royal Caribbean International, Adventure of the Seas Short Italian Riviera 7th 6 10, 5nts £374.40 »
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Miami Cruise & Stay
9 nights, 23rd Sep 2010
From £969.00pp
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Exclusive Cruises
£699.00pp
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Malaga Cruise & Stay
Royal Caribbean International
9 nights, 28th Jun 2010
£799.00pp
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Dubai Fly Cruise
Royal Caribbean International
7 nights, 14th Mar 2010
£749.00pp
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Barcelona Cruise & Stay
MSC Cruises
9 nights, 27th Mar 2010
£2299.00pp
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Christmas South Pacific Cruise & Stay
Royal Caribbean International
13 nights, 22nd Dec 2010
£749.00pp
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Venice Stay & Cruise
Royal Caribbean International
9 nights, 20th May 2010
£1169.00pp
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5* Amsterdam Cruise & Stay
Celebrity Cruises
13 nights, 27th May 2010
£363.84pp
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Eastern Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International
14 nights, 2nd May 2010
£764.10pp
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North Cape Jewels
MSC Cruises
11 nights, 3rd Jun 2010
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