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African Safari Club African Safari Club

For over 40 years African Safari Club, has specialised in arranging holidays to Kenya and in 1990 they became the proud owners of the 5,600 ton M.S. Royal Star. This charming yacht-like ship has since offered a year round programme of Indian Ocean cruises to the idyllic and relatively un-commercialised islands of the Indian Ocean.
What make African Safari Club cruises unique are their idyllic destinations, cruising to some of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands on earth.
In addition to the Indian Ocean, they run a year round programme of Nile Cruises aboard the M.S. Star of Luxor. The fleet now also includes the five star M.S. Da Vinci and the four star M.S. Fleurette. All cruises include 10 excursions and are accompanied by qualified Egyptologists.

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Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises

Azamara Club Cruises is designed for experienced, active travellers who love cruising and are interested in new and better ways to see the world. Its two boutique-style 694-guest ships – Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest – offer a sophisticated yet relaxed way of travelling while delivering unique destinations.

Azamara Club Cruises is committed to providing you with awe-inspiring destinations, exceptional service, the finest cuisine and wines, and wellness and vigour.
The cruise line allows guests to not just see the destination, but to live it, through more overnight stays and late-night departures, and this concept extends to its shore excursions too, an essential ingredient to allow guests to truly experience a community and its culture.


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Carnival Carnival

A Carnival cruise features everything you would expect in a quality land-based resort and then some. On top of that you get a commitment to consistently deliver a fun, memorable holiday that no other cruise line can offer.
With 22 spectacular Super-liners to choose from, Carnival has re-defined contemporary cruising, adding an amazing array of amenities and events to suit every kind of traveller. On the recently launched Carnival Freedom, guests can enjoy 22 themed lounges and bars, a fabulous new Spa and myriad dining options, children play in a 4,200-Square foot play area, teens can enjoy their own dance club and soda bar, while everyone can watch movies on Carnival's new “Seaside Theatre” – an incredible movie screen on deck.

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Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises

The level of personal service, award-winning cuisine, world-famous amenities and accommodations that are the most spacious at sea, are what put Celebrity Cruises in a class of their own.
It's no surprise then that Celebrity Cruise's service continually receives high marks from past guests and readers of magazines like Conde Nast Traveller consistently rate the cruise line as one of the world's finest.
Award-winning cuisine is prepared by world-renowned chefs and culinary delights are made from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. Pamper yourself at the decadent AquaSpa, watch one of the Vegas-style shows or even try your luck in the casino. The onboard amenities can keep you as entertained as you like on your Celebrity Cruise.

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Costa Costa

Set sail with Costa Cruises and discover world-class cruising ‘Italian style’. Each new day will bring exciting experiences and the chance to explore some of the most beautiful and culturally rich places on earth, all complemented by exceptional standards of personal service.
Costa Cruises boasts the largest fleet in Europe with twelve elegant and comfortable ships to choose from. Each ship is designed to combine relaxed luxury, entertainment and pleasure. Whether your perfect holiday is experiencing the ultimate in pampering in a tranquil spa, thrilling your taste buds with exceptional cuisine or being entertained by activities, classes and live entertainment inspired by local traditions, Costa Cruises have the ideal cruise for you.

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Cruise and Maritime Voyages Cruise and Maritime Voyages

Cruise and Maritime Voyages offers the discerning traveller a traditional maritime experience in comfortable and cosy surroundings. Within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the emphasis is very much on attentive service, customer satisfaction and relaxation.

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Crystal Crystal

Luxury, as they say, is in the details. It is so often the little details that make all the difference. And on a Crystal Cruise, the differences are many.
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise a perfect one. Their Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand designs of the ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your cruise. A cruise with Crystal is an experience that will enrich your life and provide memories to cherish forever.

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Cunard Cunard

With over 160 years of history, Cunard is synonymous with comfort, style and tradition in luxury travel. Crossing the oceans on a Cunard liner has always symbolised the embodiment of gracious living. Distinguished officers and charming waiters created a privileged realm where millions made the transatlantic journey to a promised land. This is the legacy that still lives today aboard Cunard’s most famous ocean liners in the world.
From the signature white gloved greeting on embarkation, to award-winning dining and the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea – nothing quite rivals Cunard's reputation for impeccable service. Whether you want to embark on an unforgettable transatlantic crossing, a World Cruise or a shorter voyage closer to home, a Cunard cruise is a reminder that the journey is as much a reason to travel as the destination itself.

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Discover Egypt Discover Egypt

Discover Egypt is one of the UK's leading specialist cruise operators to Egypt, offering Nile cruises and holidays to the land of the Pharaohs. Over recent years they have expanded their portfolio to include the equally interesting countries of Jordan and Oman.
Being a small tour operator Discover Egypt is able to offer its clients specialist knowledge, as well as a personal and individual service.

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Fred. Olsen Fred. Olsen

As a family-operated company, Fred Olsen are rightly proud of their fleet of smaller, more intimate ships as much as their successful art of cruising. The amiable and long-serving crew ensure that you relax from the moment you step aboard. Extremely high levels of personal service characterise the fleet, as well as outstanding attention to detail and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere that has made Fred Olsen famous.
With a generally smaller type of cruise ship, service on board a Fred Olsen cruise is more attentive than you would find on some ‘larger’ cruise lines. Typically, chefs will ensure everything is cooked to your liking; likewise the bartenders will mix your cocktails exactly as you please. Every night Fred Olsen cruises provide lively and diverse onboard entertainment, ensuring an evening to remember.

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Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Island Cruises

Hebridean International Cruises has been setting the benchmark for luxury cruising since 1989. Featuring some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours, the two small, five star luxury cruise ships – Hebridean Spirit and Hebridean Princess – afford guests the highest standards of luxury cruise ship accommodation, together with a level of service from an almost forgotten era.
Each all-inclusive cruise is carefully planned by highly experienced researchers, whose brief is to capture the cultural essence and historical significance of each port of call. Whether your choice is a Mediterranean cruise, a South African or an Indian Ocean cruise, or a cruise around the Western Isles of Scotland, Hebridean International Cruises can take you there in unrivalled style.

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Holland America Holland America

Refined luxury. Spacious comfort. State-of-the-art design. Thoughtful amenities. They all come together on the ships of Holland America Line, allowing you to travel in comfort and style.
From the moment you step aboard the ship you will recognize the Holland America Line difference. Sailing with nearly one crew member for every two guests, Holland America provide the gracious, award-winning service that defines classic cruising. All ships feature spacious wraparound teak decks, panoramic views, abundant spacious private verandahs and large staterooms. With elegant fine dining and enriching activities, welcome aboard a Holland America Line ship and discover timeless cruising, refined for a new generation.

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Island Cruises Island Cruises

Island Cruises offer an unforgettable experience, one where you set the pace of life and do exactly as you please. A cruise should be about leaving the world of timetables where it belongs. Here you’ll find entertainment, activities and dining, just when you want them. Time, and how you spend it, is yours to play with as you like.
Choose how you want to enjoy yourself and relax, not having to fit into someone else's idea of a good time. No set timings for dinner, no standing on ceremony and no dress code.
From our Captains down, all of the friendly crew are on hand to make sure you feel at home the instant you step aboard.

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Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines

Louis Cruises welcome you to the Mediterranean for an unparalleled experience of excitement and discovery.
With a fleet of 13 cruise ships Louis Cruises operate cruises from the ports of Genoa and Marseilles to the West Mediterranean, North Africa as well as to the Eastern Mediterranean. They also sail from the port of Piraeus to the Greek Islands and Eastern and Western Mediterranean.

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MSC MSC

MSC Cruises invite you to discover the pleasure of an exclusive ocean holiday in the best all-Italian style tradition. MSC Cruises are dedicated to providing a unique and memorable journey organised to perfection.
The sleek liners capture the charm and refined ambience of fine cruising and are equipped with every modern day luxury. Your time on board will be as fulfilling as your time on land. You may wish to stay active by merely taking a dip in one of the swimming pools, or working out in the state of the art fitness centre. In the evening you may wish to watch a spectacular sunset while you bask in the ambience of your surroundings prior to your lavish dinner. Defined by their Italian heritage, traditions and understated elegance, each ship is built around your needs, allowing you to do as much or as little as you like.

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NCL NCL

From the moment you step on board an NCL cruise, you’re free to play when you want, wear what you want and dine when you like with who you like in any one of the 12 distinctive restaurants and dining rooms. With NCL ‘s trademark ‘Freestyle Dining’, rules have been done away with, there is no clock watching and the stuffy dress code has been done away with.
The NCL Cruise fleet comprises of 11 comfortable, contemporary ships taking you to beautiful destinations from Alaska to Hawaii, the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and northern Europe, even down to South America.
Welcome to cruising where you’re free to whatever.

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Ocean Village Ocean Village

If the usual hotel break just doesn't float your boat anymore and you're looking for something a bit different - an Ocean Village cruise could be the answer. For starters, with Ocean Village you won't find any of the stuffiness that goes with some traditional cruises. Just a laid-back atmosphere where you can do as much or as little as you please!
Looking for some action afloat? Ocean Village ships boast plenty. You'll find inviting pools, enticing shops, tempting restaurants, buzzing bars and ultra-friendly, helpful staff as well plenty to keep the kids occupied.

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P&O Cruises P&O Cruises

Enjoy service that is unlike anything you’ve experienced on land. Visit more beautiful and vibrant places in one trip than many people see in years. Dine in exclusive restaurants. Do what you want, when you want. On board any of P&O Cruise’s six magnificent super liners you make all the choices.
You can explore the world with a high level of service and attention to detail at the same time as experiencing the very best of British and traditional cruising. Tate Modern and Tate Britain are on board various P&O Cruises offering Tate Talks and creative workshops. You can dine in restaurants created by Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White. And children can be entertained by Noddy and Mr Bump from the Mr Men show.

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Princess Cruises Princess Cruises

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess Cruises has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.
With Princess Cruises, you'll experience an American-style luxury cruise. The line's emphasis on choice is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering a host of dining options and locations, flexible and varied entertainment, renowned customer service and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Some vessels even sport a giant Times Square-style "Movies Under the Stars" LED screen showing poolside movies and concerts.

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Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas

You will notice the difference as soon as you step onboard any of the four Regent Seven Seas ships. No long queues, no crowds or fatigue; gracious staff to elevate your spirits. Luggage you needn't worry about. And with their all-inclusive prices you can truly enjoy the moment and be as carefree as you please. Spend each day doing as you choose. Experience intimate travel experiences ashore with unique, small-group tours. Make in-depth discoveries through the Circle of Interest programmes. Choose Concierge à la Carte to create your own event. Or explore the world through your own lens, at your own rhythm.
At dusk, return to the sanctuary of your Regent Seven Seas ship; share the day's experiences with friends; relax by the pool or let yourself be pampered in the spa. Later enjoy a cocktail on your private balcony or order an aperitif in one of the ship's lounges whilst you decide where to dine tonight. Then delight your palate with a thousand tastes and invite the finest wines to marry each course. Experience the joy of travel while we take care of your comfort

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Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Cruises prides itself on being the most innovative cruise line in the world.
Expect plenty of fun, action, and glamour. These mega-ships offer an unforgettable experience to a wide range of people, whether your idea of a good time is riding a wave on the surf simulator or relaxing in the Solarium pool. There are excellent facilities for the kids as well as top entertainment for the adults too.
And don't let their name fool you. Royal Caribbean's itineraries have journeyed far beyond the picturesque islands of the Caribbean. From the Mediterranean to Alaska, the world's most enchanting, fabled and romantic seaports are our ports of call.

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Silversea Silversea

On a cruise with Silversea, you will discover a lifestyle of genuine and refined hospitality. Italian heritage and European style is reflected in the love of the finer things in life, whilst an appreciation of the world is shared by international guests from around the world. Travel is a passion, and every journey is a voyage of discovery.
Silversea creates exceptional ocean journeys with unique opportunities to explore remote ports-of-call from an intimate haven of incomparable luxury, each voyage a unique masterpiece. Discover genuine European expertise reflected in every detail, from tranquil all-suite accommodation and uncompromising service to distinctive fine dining and a carefree all-inclusive philosophy.

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Star Clippers Star Clippers

Those looking for a unique sailing experience to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Far East and Indian Ocean should step aboard one of Star Clippers’ three magnificent tall sailing ships, Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper.
Offering the most relaxing and luxurious cruise holidays, the Star Clippers fleet of ships are big enough to offer first class accommodation and dining facilities, but small and intimate enough to call on intimate ports untouched by larger cruise ships.
The four-masted clipper ships exude a relaxed elegance and guests are encouraged to dress in casual attire, dine at their leisure and enjoy an unhurried atmosphere.

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The Yachts of Seabourn The Yachts of Seabourn

The yachting life of Seabourne is unique in the world of cruising.
Where, for example, can you indulge in an impromptu neck message while relaxing by the pool out on deck? Or float in a turquoise surf while an attendant wades out to serve caviar and champagne?
With Nearly one staff member per guest, you'll feel blissfully indulged. And the highlights are as endless as the pampered moments in between. The spacious suites are lavishlyappointed.
There's a choice of dining venues, and open bars create the easygoing atmosphere and friendly camaraderie we're so famous for.

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Thomson Thomson

There are four ships in the Thomson Cruises fleet, visiting in the region of 100 ports. In the summer they're based in the Mediterranean. Sailing from Majorca, Turkey and Corfu they take in the creme de la creme of cosmopolitan Europe, as well as the lesser-known island hideaways. In the winter, meanwhile, they cruise around the Caribbean, the Canaries and the Red Sea.
All their ships come with the Thomson stamp of quality, which means good food, entertainment and service are guaranteed. What's more, you can jet off from your doorstep. Thomson Cruises fly from 21 UK airports. It's the ultimate package holiday - everything from flights and food to tips and service charges are included in the price of the cruise.

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Voyages of Discovery Voyages of Discovery

Discover somewhere new as you cruise in classic comfort aboard mv Discovery on an award-winning Voyage of Discovery. Built for global cruising, mv Discovery is large enough to sail the world’s great oceans, yet small enough to reach those places others leave aside. Behind her classic lines, the emphasis is on space, service and understated elegance with friendly, experienced European officers and attentive Filipino crew. mv Discovery offers an exciting range of cruises to explore the world’s great destinations, always accompanied by distinguished guest speakers who will add rare insight to the places we visit. These include The Arctic Circle and North Cape of Scandinavia & Iceland, The Baltic Capitals & Mediterranean through to the southern tip of South America , the Antarctic Peninsula, South Africa and the Indian Ocean and now the Far East and Orient. This unique travel experience represents remarkable value for money, especially with our extended Grand Voyages. So, why not plan your Voyage today!

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