New Sailings and offers for 2009/10

There has been a great demand for cruising as it now appeals to all ages and interests with new facilities being introduced and some fantastic destinations. To ensure that you get the best deal, the cabin that you want on the ship and destination of your choice you need to book early. To encourage you to book early many cruise lines are offering special extras such as free car parking, money off your cruise and even money to spend on board! Take a preview of what’s new for 2009, including more ships sailing conveniently from ports in Europe, new itineraries and some of the extras the cruise lines are offering.

With this year’s arrival of the newest addition to the P&O fleet - the amazing Ventura - there is bound to be more interest than usual. In order for you to be able to take advantage of early booking prices you can pre-register and get your cruise booked first. ON SALES DATES: Past Passenger Golden Tier members 19th April 2008 All other past passengers and ships on sale week of 21st April 2008

The 2,600 passenger ship Grand Princess will replace Sea Princess leaving from Southampton. The latest ships, Emerald and Ruby Princess will sail to the Baltics and fly/cruise Mediterranean Cruises. Book early to receive free car parking at Southampton. ON SALE DATE: 21st April 2008

New Sailings: Join the QM2 on her 5th birthday around the Med, or fancy going further afield but do not like flying then Cunard have many choices for you from roundtrip Canada cruises to Transatlantic. Ask about Cunard past passenger discount!

The world’s largest ship, Independence of the Seas, returns to Southampton in 2009 to sail 14 Night Med cruises. New Itineraries for 2009 include 2 new 5 night mini-cruises from Barcelona on board the magnifi cent Navigator of the Seas and if you fancy something later on in the year Brilliance of the Seas will sail from Barcelona and offer cruises to Egypt and the Eastern Med Isles. Book before 31st May 2008 and you could save up to £400 per stateroom and receive free car parking at Southampton* (*for Independence of the Seas sailings of 7 nights or more)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have had a busy year with the arrival of their latest cruise liner Balmoral, a refurbished Black Watch and the lengthened and refi tted Braemar (July 2008). In 2009 there will be a greater choice of cabins as well as new destinations. There’s never been a better time to enjoy a Fred. Olsen cruise. ON SALE: 27th March 2008

From Australia to the Antarctic, Mexico to the Mediterranean, Holland America 5-star Luxury Cruise Line offers a "Signature of Excellence" combined with premium value. 7-night Mediterranean fly/cruise prices from £849pp.

Be the first to experience two new ships in the Med for 2009, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox join the fleet. With exciting new itineraries, including Celebrity Equinox doing a 10 night round trip from Southampton to the Norwegian Fjords and also 13/14 night fly cruises from Rome. Book before 31st May 2008 and you could save up to £400 per stateroom!

Island Escape - Book your Med cruise by 31 July 2008 for a free all-inclusive upgrade. That’s free drinks in any of the bars and restaurants on board the Island Escape for the duration of the cruise. Island Escape and Star - Upgrade to an Outside cabin with a view from just £4pp per week – or a Balcony cabin from £25pp per week. Kids prices from £99 on selected Med cruises. ON SALE: 17th April 2008

Carnival Liberty will sail from Dover to the Baltics, 12nts - including two days in St. Petersburg - from May to August 2009! Book now for the best views, prices from just £799pp.