Jetline Cruise - Cruise Ahoy - April Edition by Paul Frost

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£899 Alaska cruises from £799 Nile cruises from £549 Caribbean cruises from

Mediterranean cruises from PP

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Guest Feature from Jane Archer regular cruise columnist in the Telegraph

Plus much more... • Cruise Industry News • Cruising the Caribbean • Readers Letters • P&O Azura & Cunard Queen Elizabeth

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13/03/2009 22:28

Welcome to the March issue of Cruise Ahoy and boy have we got some treats in store for you! Here at Jetline Cruise we have experienced an amazing level of bookings throughout February and it’s no wonder what with all the snow we’ve had. I can only think that you’ve all been snowed in and with nothing else to do your thoughts have turned to escaping the cold to somewhere warm and enticing with one of our incredible cruise deals. Our new Nile website has gone down a storm and what with our Nile destination feature in the magazine last month, bookings for Nile cruises have gone through the roof. For anyone considering a Nile cruise it is well worth having a chat with one of our dedicated Nile cruise specialists, they know all there is to know about this intriguing region of the world! We are always really pleased to hear back from our customers what they thought of their cruise and feedback is welcome as it can only help us to improve our service! Plus we love seeing all the great destinations our readers have visited. Now, I’ve been saving the best for last. This issue we are privileged to be featuring a double page spread by Jane Archer, lead cruise writer for the Daily Mail and Sunday Telegraph. Jane will be giving her valued insight with an article about Freedom of the Seas and Caribbean cruises. Not to be missed, I’m sure you will agree. As always the magazine has tons of amazing cruise deals, with some of the lowest prices you will find anywhere. But remember, if the cruise you are looking for is not here just give one of our friendly sales guys a call and they’ll be able to source it for you. Hopefully with our new ‘meet the team’ section you will feel even more at home with Jetline. Happy Cruising!

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Inside this issue: Meet the Team 3 Cruise Industry News 4-5 Cruise International Offer 6 Readers Letters 7 Guest Feature from Jane Archer 8-9 Countdown to Lanch 10 Jetline Cruise News 11 Extend your stay feature 12-13 Interview with Nick Wilkinson 14

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MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Jetline team This months edition we are pleased to feature two of our senior sales consultants. Andrew Jordan who is known as Jordan and Max Khan. Below you can find out a little more about them. Max after Ian is Jetline’s longest serving employee and has been selling cruises now for over 5 years. In the office he is known as Arnold Schwarzenegger. This comes from the famous quote from the Terminator movie where Arnie says give me your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle. Max displays a similar style: “Give me your first name, your surname and your credit card details” is his opening line. Since Max has worked here he has always been number one sales person and no one had produced more bookings than him. The other consultants are trying and some have come close, but Max has always been top dog. If you need to speak to Max don’t try him in the morning as you won’t get him. He works a permanent late shift and will start around midday and will not finish until around 4.00am every morning. During the night he is busy processing his bookings from the previous day. If you do book with Max you can rest assured your booking is in safe hands. Since he has worked for us he has only made one

mistake and Max’s attention to detail and diligence with his bookings means he has 1000’s of happy customers. If you are lucky enough to have Max answer your enquiry you won’t get so much friendly chit chat as you will with some of the other sales staff but you will get a consultant who knows his stuff, is professional and will be able to answer your questions very quickly. Max would be the first to admit if you are phoning up for a chat he is probably the wrong person to call. If you are phoning to actually book a cruise he is then the best. After many years of selling cruises Max still loves the buzz. He has tried numerous ships and knows the insides and outsides of many cruise lines. This knowledge has come from spending 12 hours a day 7 days a week selling them. He would like to thank all of his loyal customers who book with him time after time (which there are plenty of) and looks forward to being of service to everyone.

Name: Max Khan Position: Senior Sales Consultant Age: 29 but looks 52 Married: Avoided it so far Kids: None that he knows of Cruise ships sailed on: 12 Favourite cruise line: Princess Hobbies: Booking Cruises and booking more cruises

Hi I am Jordan and, as some of you would have heard, I am the best looking guy in the office. Unfortunately now that you can all see me the myth has been broken. Ian the MD thinks I have a face for the telephone. I have worked for Jetline for nearly 18 months now and I can quite easily say that I love it. I have previously worked self employed as a trader in the oil markets but due to the volatility of the markets I decided I wanted a change of direction as you could lose a month’s money in a matter of seconds. Selling cruises is so very different to being a trader but the intensity when we are busy is amazing.

Name:

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Married: Yes with three kids Cruise ships sailed on: 5 Favourite cruise line: Royal Caribbean Hobbies: Flow riding, Watching my son play football,

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I have been cruising now for over 4 years when I was hijacked to go to Ian’s wedding onboard Navigator of the Seas. Since then I have become hooked and make certain I get away at least twice a year cruising. I have predominantly cruised with Royal Caribbean but I have been lucky enough to win a competition with Princess Cruises for a cruise to Alaska in May. I will write a review for you all to enjoy when I get back. I am certainly looking forward to it as

I have booked many an Alaskan cruise for my customers and it will be great to finally see for myself what this amazing place has to offer. Working at Jetline I have been lucky enough to have built up a loyal client base and would like to thank those customers for continuing to book their cruise holidays with me. I would say my style on the phone is relaxed and I prefer to treat all my customers as friends. I want people to trust my knowledge, laugh at my bad jokes and keep coming back to me for all their cruise holiday requirements. If I was to give anyone a top tip it would be don’t book with Ian, his jokes are shocking. That aside, if you can afford it and gents you want to get brownie points from your good lady, upgrade your cabin to a balcony - that always goes down well. Once again I would like to thank everyone for their business and please keep on booking with me as I have a wife who spends money like water. I look forward of being of service to you.

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Cruise Industry News It seems that cruise holidays are booming with all new ships that are either being launched or just been commissioned. Inside this edition look out for details on the brand new P&O Azura and the Cunard Queen Elizabeth. All of the cruise lines are getting ready to launch their 2010 programmes later this month or in April look out for some great launch offers.

Celebrity Equinox to ‘soft launch in July

Celebrity Cruises are experiencing rave reviews for their new Celebrity Solstice and have now announced that the construction of sister ship Celebrity Equinox is proceeding so well that there will be a ‘soft’ launch prior to the ships maiden voyage on 8 August. The highly anticipated Celebrity Equinox will now depart from Southampton on 31 July on a roundtrip through the beautiful Norwegian Fjords. Celebrity Cruises are offering guests booked on Celebrity Equinox’s inaugural sailing the opportunity to combine

their 10 night ‘Best of Europe’ cruise with the 8 night ‘soft’ launch, making for an incredible 18 night voyage. The 8 night Norwegian Fjords cruise features ports of call at Stavanger, Flåm, Geiranger and Oslo whilst the 10 night maiden voyage will visit Paris/Normandy (via Le Havre) and Cherbourg, France; Vigo, Cartagena and Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal, and Gibraltar, UK, ending in Rome (via Civitavecchia), Italy.

Celebrity Equinox will offer a whole host of industry-first attributes that Celebrity Solstice has been praised for, including a half-acre real grass lawn at the Lawn Club, a glass-blowing show and studio, spectacular entertainment and the highly personalised service that comes as standard with Celebrity Cruises.

Balcony cabins still available at only £1299 call for details for the maiden voyage

Holland America Line undergoes multi-million dollar refurbishment Throughout 2009 Holland America Line’s Culinary Arts Center programs will be inviting chefs from kitchens and restaurants around the world and making them part of the guest enrichment program. You might just be sailing with a well-known executive chef from a famous restaurant or hearing a talk from an inspiring culinary television personality. For all those out there who love the culinary arts, these cruises are not to be missed. Holland America Line have partnered with Food and Wine magazine and scheduled approximately 60 celebrated chefs and wine experts to join cruises throughout 2009. Guests will have the opportunity to experience demonstrations and seminars conducted by a wide range of culinary experts. Holland America Line ships are the ideal location to showcase award-winning guest experts. In addition to the enrichment experiences guests can dine in a variety of venues, including everything from a quick snack poolside to a formal five-course extravagant affair. Every ship boasts an elegant main dining room, the sophisticated Pinnacle Grill and the casual indoor/outdoor Lido Restaurant, plus the Terrace Grill on the top deck for relaxed lunchtime fare.

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Costa Cruise continue to expand in 2009 Leading Italian cruise line Costa Cruises currently has the world’s biggest ship order book and has more ships on order than any other cruise line. Costa Cruises are sailing in the face of the economic credit crunch with five new ships on order, three of which are set to launch within the next year.

The cruise line’s current fleet consists of 12 ships, each with its own distinctive characteristics and style, sailing to 250 destinations in the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Baltic, Caribbean, South America, United Arab Emirates, Far East and the Indian Ocean.

It has been reported that in 2008 Costa Cruises was for the second year running the only European cruise line to exceed the record figure of 1,000,000 total guests in just 12 months. Costa Cruises anticipate that by 2010 they will be carrying more than 1.5 million passengers annually.

Costa Luminosa is set to launch in 2009 with a guest capacity of 2,828, along with Costa Pacifica boasting a guest capacity of 3,780. Costa Luminosa and ‘music themed’ Pacifica will feature a number of on board innovations including a giant 18m2 video screen in the

pool area, a 4D theatre with laser effects, a golf simulator, outdoor putting green and jogging and roller-skating tracks.

More marrying at sea with P&O Cruises P&O Cruises married 371 couples at sea last year, 32% more than in 2007 and 64% more than in 2006. The average UK weddings costs a wallet bursting average of £19,200, whereas wedding at sea packages start from as low as £950, including the licensing fees, venue, ceremony conducted by the ship’s captain, VIP treatment including priority boarding, floral arrangements for the ceremony, wedding music, wedding certificate, champagne, invitations, thank-you notes and an onboard wedding coordinator. P&O Cruises are one of only two cruise lines offering the chance for couples to be married at sea and it seems that nautical nuptials are becoming ever popular with many couples. In response to this upturn P&O Cruises have launched a dedicated website to provide all the information couples need to plan their big day at sea – www.pocruise. co.uk/weddings. P&O Cruises’ head of brand marketing Philip Price said: “Our new website means that from the very first stages of planning, couples can find everything they need to know in just one place. They can find out about P&O Cruises six ships before downloading the complete weddings at sea brochure and a booking form to return to the team of dedicated wedding planners.”

Political satirist Christopher Buckley to sail on board Queen Mary 2 Award-winning author and political satirist Christopher Buckley is set to join the distinguished list of literary personalities scheduled to sail on board Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2. Hailed as “the quintessential political novelist of our time” by Fortune magazine, Buckley will sail on the 5 November Transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton. Cunard Line has long since been the line of choice for travelers with a passion for literature and their acclaimed on board enrichment program, Cunard’s Insights, introduces guests to stimulating experts and accomplished visionary’s through a series of lectures, Q&A’s, debates and social gatherings. This year Cunard Line will play host to a number of notable authors such as E.L. Doctorow, Erica Jong and Amy Bloom. Cunard Line president Carol Marlow said Buckley’s insight and intelligence will entertain and engage the ship’s passengers. “His humorous take on Washington’s political life is always fresh and appealing and we know his unique brand of wit will resonate with our guests,” she added. The 5 November Transatlantic crossing is just one of more than 20 classic six day voyages on board Queen Mary 2 sailing between New York and Southampton. A Cunard Transatlantic crossing is largely considered to be the definitive ocean travel experience, offering guests plenty of opportunity to partake in leisurely pursuits, intellectual stimulation and gourmet dining.

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13/03/2009 23:33

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Readers

Letters

We welcome your letters so we can share your cruise holiday experiences with other Cruise Ahoy readers. Letters can be emailed to Jane@jetlinecruise.com

To all at Jetline Cruise A big, big thank you for the holiday of a lifetime. We have never cruised before but after enjoying a blissful 2 weeks on board P&O Cruises Ventura know that we will want to do it again and again! The whole holiday was fantastic and what made it even better was the fact that we got such a great deal on the price. We are already deciding where to cruise to next year and after enjoying a lovely time sailing round the Mediterranean we feel more daring to trying somewhere further afield next time. Best regards

Thank you

Josephine McCarthy

Dear Sir

Just wanted to write and say thank you for

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arranging our cruise holiday this year. My

We have just returned from a Royal Caribbean Cruise and have all had a fantastic time. The kids loved all the activities laid on for them and the surf park was a big hit with the boys who spent most of their time trying to outdo each other! We all enjoyed our time on the ship, which was really out of this world.

husband and I had a wonderful time sailing on Queen Mary 2 and we will be calling you soon to book our cruise next year. Everything was perfect on board and the ports of call

Spent too much money but after getting such a great deal from you guys at Jetline we weren’t as bothered!

were great. Thanks again and we’ll be in touch soon!

Thanks again for all your help, it was really appreciated.

Richard and Veronica Daniels

The Clark family

Thanks for such a good deal Hi Kelvin What can I say about our cruise with Princess Cruises? Great ship, gorgeous food throughout (put on about 3 stone in weight!), excellent shore excursions, evening entertainment was superb. Thanks for getting us such a good deal, the balcony made all the difference and the wife loved sitting out there of an evening. Cheers again Brian Granger

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Dear Sir I don’t normally take the time to write thank you letters but felt I had to say thank you for arranging my cruise holiday. From the initial call right through to booking everything was very smooth and your sales team are extremely helpful, even managing to get an upgrade at much better prices than expected. Everyone that I spoke to on the cruise I told them about your helpful service and they were amazed at the good deal I got – some were very jealous! Kind regards Mrs G Vander-Holt

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Destination Focus

Cruising the Caribbean aboard RCI Freedom of th Jane Archer - Cruise journalist and regular contributor to the Telegraph, tells us all about her Caribbean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas.

he whole coach gasped as we got our first glimpse of Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas. It might be billed the “world’s biggest cruise ship” but you have no idea of the size until you come face to face.

The dining rooms are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but we always chose Windjammer for breakfast and lunch (you could usually find me in the Jade section, where they also had Indian dishes), venturing downstairs only for dinner.

“This is a big ship, so be prepared for lots of queuing,” I warned husband Mark and daughter Ilana before we left the UK. My words were flooding back to me now as coach loads of embarking passengers flocked into the Miami terminal.

When we were on, Royal Caribbean was still operating the fixed dining option where you are allocated a table and people to share with for the duration of the cruise, but things are changing. From May, Royal Caribbean ships will also offer a Mytime alternative, giving you freedom to eat in the dining room when you want.

Half an hour later, after checking-in and jumping through a few passport hoops laid on specially for non-Americans, we were stepping onto the ship. Impressive or what? Within another half hour we had found our cabin, dumped our hand luggage and set off to explore the ship that would be home for the next seven nights, as we cruised the Caribbean, visiting Cozumel in Mexico, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay in Jamaica and Royal Caribbean’s fun island of Labadee, on the coast of Haiti. From April 2009, Freedom’s home port moves from Miami to Port Canaveral, but it will be sailing much the same itinerary, just in reverse order. So Labadee is the first stop and it calls at Ocho Rios instead of Montego Bay. When I say we went exploring, actually we went in search of food and this being a cruise ship we were not disappointed. The Windjammer self-service on deck 11 was open and serving everything from soups and salads to pastas, chicken, beef and moussakas; in a separate section of the buffet, called Jade, there were Oriental favourites with pork, beef and noodles.

There are also two speciality restaurants on Freedom – Chops Grille for steaks and Portofino for fine Italian dining. They cost extra but Mark and I agreed our dinner in Chops was well worth the $25 each for the quality food, better service and more intimate surrounds. Ilana could have joined us in Chops (but children under 13 have to dine there before 7pm) but was off doing her own thing most evenings with friends she had made in the teens’ club – there’s a kids’ club for the three to 11s, divided into three age groups, and a teens’ club, split between 12-14s and 15-17s. However, she didn’t miss our calorie-fest in Johnny Rockets, a 1950’s-style US diner complete with juke box and dancing waiters. You put on weight just looking at the food, but hey, it was great fun and only $3.95 each. While on the subject of food, there’s a café, pizza bar and Ben & Jerry’s along the Promenade – a horizontal “street” through the centre of the ship - on deck five so there really is no chance of going hungry on Freedom.

Finding the FlowRider Back in Windjammer, we grabbed a hasty first lunch and then set off to see what has to be the most talked about feature on this massive 160,000-ton ship. The FlowRider surf wave. Freedom has a rock-climbing wall, an ice-skating rink, mini-golf, a full-size boxing rink (for keeping fit rather than beating up passengers!) and a water park, where you can play for hours under jets of water and relax in a very lazy lazy river, but these were as nothing compared to the FlowRider. We were still in Miami and already the surf dudes were queuing up to have a go - waiting my turn on the FlowRider next day turned out to be the only time I had to stand in line during the whole cruise, and that was despite having to tender at three ports, unloading more than 4,000 passengers at each – and crowds of people were watching the fun.

Royal Caribbean can never have imagined so many people would want to watch others on the FlowRider – on the sea days the audience was there again – but it’s a terrific bonus as it takes pressure off other parts of the ship, especially the sun loungers. When we wandered out on deck to soak up some sun at 11am on that first sea day, there were so many empty sunbeds that we were able to spread out over two in the sun and two in the shade. They were not near the pool, which suited us; for that you will need to get there early. I was back at the FlowRider that afternoon, standing in line and wondering just how hard it can be to lie on a board while being buffeted by a 30mph wave. “Hold the edges, keep your elbows down and your legs off the board,” the guy in charge said when finally it was my turn. I took a deep breath, launched myself and hurtled - or so it seemed - through the water. Incredibly I managed to stay in the jet stream for about three minutes, half drowning as the water hit my face, before I lost balance and was whooshed up into the back board. I staggered to my feet, looked at the long queue and decided my career as a surf dude was over. Topping up the tan is so much easier. As the ship is so big, there are plenty of places to hang out in the evenings. My favourites were Olive or Twist – a lively bar at the top of the ship – and the Schooner Bar, for the live piano music. There were song-and-dance acts most evenings in the theatre, an excellent ice show one night and live music in the many lounges dotted around the ship.

Jane Archer having fun on the Flowrider

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of the Seas

Days ashore We booked shore excursions at both Cozumel and Montego Bay, but did our own thing in Grand Cayman as we had been there before. That time we visited Stingray City - a sandbank about 20 minutes offshore where rays once gathered to catch scraps of bait tossed into the sea by passing fishermen. Now they come for the tourists, who can paddle in the water and try to touch or feed the wild rays - with their stings still intact, don’t forget - as they wend around their body and between their legs. Of course, there are loads of other things to do in Grand Cayman – Royal Caribbean has snorkelling or cycling, a dive in a real submarine, a visit to a turtle farm and a lot more. Or you can do as we did: Grab a taxi – agree a price before setting out - and head out for a day of sun, sea and sand on Seven Mile Beach. In Cozumel, Royal Caribbean has more snorkelling, plus kayaking, fishing and golf tours, even a chance to ride a Harley Davidson motorbike around the island. We decided on a jungle hike, which turned out to be a rather

gentle walk past piles of stones claimed by our guide to be Mayan remains.

Why cruise the Caribbean?

“They look as they’ve just been put there,” Ilana whispered. I agreed, but it was nice to stretch the legs after a day at sea being mesmerised by endless cabin doors every time we wanted to eat. A top tip: Ask for a cabin at the aft end of the ship so it’s only up or down to eat. We were right at the front and the walk to the back – don’t forget this is a big ship - soon became tedious!

1. It’s the ultimate way to see the Caribbean. You visit several islands on one holiday and don’t have the hassle of packing and unpacking each day. Seven-night cruises typically visit four islands, go for two weeks and you could tick off 10.

In Montego Bay, Ilana and I chose a horseback ride and swim – a walk around an old estate and then saddles off, swimming costumes on and we went on the horses’ backs into the sea. Deep into the sea, so the horses were actually swimming. I had to hold on tight to stop floating away, which was hard when I was laughing so much. There are loads of other activities from Mo’ Bay, such as river tubing, zipwiring through tree canopies, kayaking, swimming with dolphins, climbing through the water at Dunn’s River Falls, even riding Jamaica’s bobsled. The good news is that all these trips will also be available when the ship calls at Ocho Rios as the two ports are just 90 minutes apart. Last call was Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private island, where you can relax on a beach, play in the waterpark, enjoy some high-speed sightseeing in a rib boat or go parasailing. As we had done the riding, it was Mark’s turn to chose an excursion. He went for the jet ski tour around the coast. “Brilliant,” was the one word verdict as he tucked into the BBQ lunch they cook up on shore on Labadee day.

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2. Cruising is one of the most cost-effective ways to see the Caribbean. Remember the price includes all accommodation, food and entertainment. And if you book now, you’ll find some amazing deals. 3. Forget the UK’s will-it, won’t-it summer. Cruise the Caribbean and you can enjoy guaranteed sunny days, blue skies and even bluer seas. 4. There’s so much to do in the Caribbean. Laze on a beach or get the adrenaline pumping on an adventurous day out. Zipwiring or power boating anyone? 5. The Caribbean area was fought over long and hard by the French and British in the 18th and 19th centuries so there’s history and culture – and the pirates’ past - to discover in between the fun in the sun days. 6. Choose Freedom of the Seas and the children will have a terrific holiday, with plenty to keep them active on land and lots of friends waiting to be made on the ship.

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5•4•3•2•1 COUNTDOWN

to Launch March and April is usually the time when the cruise lines release their next year’s brochures, itineraries and prices. It is also one of our busiest times as customer’s book early to get the cabin of their choice often at the best possible prices. Even when you are seasoned professionals such as us it can get confusing, so what must it be like for you our customers. We have therefore provided you a handy little grid so you can see your favorite cruise line or ship and see when you can get information and when you can actually book.

Cruise Line/Ship

Information

When on Sale

Royal Caribbean

ON SALE NOW

Celebrity Cruises

ON SALE NOW

Cunard Queen Elizabeth

18th March

Costa Cruises MSC Cruises

1st April for World Club members. 2nd April for everyone else ON SALE NOW

Preview 20th March

On sale from the 5th April

NCL

16th March

Cunard

16th April past passenger members. 17th April for all other.

Ocean Village

20th April

Princess Med

20th April

Princess Exotics/ Caribbean

June

Thomsons and Island Cruises

23rd April

Carnival Cruises

ON SALE NOW

Holland America

Exotics on sale now. All other destinations June

P&O Azura

30th March

P&O Cruises

All brands all ships to Gold members from 18th April.

P&O Cruises

April/May sailings all ships 21st April June/July sailings

22nd April

August/September sailings 23rd April

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October/November and January 2011

24th April

December sailings

25th April ON SALE NOW

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13/03/2009 22:41

Jetline Cruise News Well, the next edition of the new– look Cruise Ahoy is back again for you to enjoy! Here at Jetline Cruise we had an amazing start to 2009 with the best ever January. We had over 1000 bookings so we can only presume we must be doing something right. It just has to be our unbeatable prices, our ever so friendly sales team, our amazing choice of itineraries...anyhow, back to the news.

Dedicated Cunard Queen Elizabeth website New website is coming Back in our January Cruise Ahoy we told you about our new redesigned website. This is still on the way and we anticipate it will be live and up and running for the 1st week in April. The delay has been due to the on-going redesign and also work to make the site quicker and cleaner than what it currently is. Once the new site is live we believe you will only have one place to shop for your cruises as all the information you need will only be a click away.

Cruise Ahoy is going down a storm We always believed Cruise Ahoy was good but you our customers can’t seem to get enough of it. When our February edition hit, the phones lit up with enquiries and bookings. We also had over 20 calls from our database just phoning up to say thank you for the magazine and they can’t wait to get the next edition. in associati

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Record sales in February With the introduction of Cruise Ahoy and our budget busting offers we are pleased to announce our best ever month in February. Our best seller was the 26 day Cruise from Southampton to Dubai closely followed by our amazing cruises to Alaska and Hawaii. Once again we would like to thank you for your ongoing business and we look forward to being of service to you all in the future.

Daily Telegraph Cruise Show Jetline Cruise are pleased to announce they have been chosen as the prefered partner of Cunard, P&O, Princess and Ocean Village at the Daily Telegraph Cruise show which is being held at Excel on the 21st and 22nd March. This show the first of its kind is a showcase for all of the leading cruise lines providing information and offers to the discerning cruise customer. the Daily Telegraph are hoping to emulate the ongoing and succesful ski show held at Earls Court. We would like to welcome all of our new readers from this show and hope you enjoy the magazine. We will be showing off pics of the event in our next edition.

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13/03/2009 22:43

Extend your stay

Our guide to extending your stay in the main US cities before or after your cruise

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Having travelled the States extensively - here is our opinion and first hand knowledge on the most popular cruise departure cities and land stay cities to enhance your cruise holiday.

New York

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Our first visit to New York was one of concern and trepidation - which of course was completely unfounded. This city is buzzing and it is certainly a place you would want to return to. If you have not been here before you must stay for at least 3 nights to fit the best bits in. The city is built on a grid of roads with Avenues running North to South and Streets running East to West. The area (known as Mid Town) immediately below Central Park is the best place to stay. This area can be defined as between 34th St ( Macys & the Empire State Building) and 57th St (Central Park). Naturally this is where the most expensive hotels are. Within this area and in walking distance are Times Square, Grand Central Station, The Rockerfeller Centre and the best shops in the 5th Ave area including Tiffanys, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bloomingdales, Crate & Barrel and Barneys. Our preferred hotels at a reasonable price would start with the 3* Ameritania or Amsterdam Court. 4* Fitzpatrick, Tudor Court Or Radisson Lexington. 5* Waldorf Astoria.

This is a sprawling city and it generally looks much better in Films than in reality. The main place to stay is Miami South Beach which is approx 10 Miles from the airport and 2 miles from the port. Lots of hotels are situated on Collins Ave which runs the length of Miami Beach for 15 miles. At the Southern end (which is the Miami South Beach end) it starts at Address no 1 going up to about Address no 18000. So you can get a fair idea how far your hotel is from the main South Beach area by its address number on Collins Ave. If it is between 1 and 1900 then you are fairly central. The picturesque neon lit Art Deco area is situated on Ocean Drive (just off Collins Ave) which has the promenade area, main beach and trendiest bars and restaurants. Most of the hotels in this area are Art Deco older 30’s style – small with limited facilities (generally no swimming pools).

This is one of my favourites and a great alternative to Miami - particularly since many cruise ships sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. This city is known as the Venice of America where the rich and beautiful live with boats moored at the bottom of their tropical gardens. The beach here is white sand stretching as far as the eye can see with the A1A separating it from the hotels. The only hotel situated on the beach is the 4* Sheraton Yankee Clipper with a great range of facilities and it is in a great location. Although a bit tired it makes the perfect base to explore Fort Lauderdale and it is not far from the port.

The Subway is a great way to get around particularly when travelling from one end of Mid Town to another or travelling down to Union Square area for the Flat Iron Building or the Downtown Financial district for Wall Street, Ground Zero, Brooklyn Bridge and Battery Park. Battery Park is where the boats depart from for The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We recommend going over to Brooklyn on the Subway during the day and walking back across Brooklyn Bridge for some incredible views. Also go up the Empire State Building at dusk for a magical sunset. A car is not recommended in New York. Taxis and the subway will serve you better.

For centrally located 3 star hotels you would be looking at these smaller boutique hotels such as the Colony Hotel actually on Ocean Drive or the Kent Hotel at 1131 Collins Ave. For 4* hotels perhaps try the Doubletree Surfcomber hotel which is on the beach at 1717 Collins Ave or the Royal Palm hotel at 1545 Collins Ave. Our choice of central 5* hotels would be the Loews at 1601 Collins Ave or the 5* De Soleil hotel which is on the corner of Collins Ave and Ocean Drive. Both are on the beach with fabulous ocean views. For something very grand in a completely different part of Miami try the Biltmore Hotel in the Coral Gables area. A car is not recommended in Miami – parking places are scarce and expensive.

Shopping is far better here than in Miami. Las Olas Boulevard is the main shopping thoroughfare with boutique style shops, some great bars and restaurants. We recommend the Floridian for sassy diner style breakfast and lunches. The most central shopping Mall is the upmarket La Galleria. This has a Macys, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic and Pottery Barn among others. The Coral Ridge Mall is well worth a visit for a home wares (Super Target ) and Old Navy the trendy discount clothing arm of GAP. For the largest mall we have ever seen try the Sawgrass Mill about 40 minutes drive from the beach west towards the Everglades. This is the largest designer outlet mall in Florida at 4 Times the size of the Arndale Centre in Manchester and the twice the size of Lakeside in Essex. A recommended excursion is to try the Jungle Queen paddle wheel boat This runs a range of daytime trips through the canals past the big houses and expensive yachts. It also runs a great evening excursion to a little island in the back waters where they have a variety show and good ole southern BBQ. You are also ideally located for a trip to the Everglades and an airboat ride. A car is highly recommended in Fort Lauderdale.

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Las Vegas The airport is situated approx 4 miles away from the southern end of the Strip. The Las Vegas Strip runs for miles beyond the airport – but the main part starts around the pyramid shaped 4* Luxor hotel and runs north past all the themed hotels up to the 3* Stratosphere Hotel. Further on at the North end of the Strip you will find the main down town area. The strip is really the only place to stay visiting the themed attractions of the big name hotels such as New York New York, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Venetian, Paris, Circus Circus, Luxor, Treasure Island, Caesars Palace and so on. Perhaps try the Rollercoaster on the top of the Stratosphere tower! Then of course you have the casinos and the headline shows to visit. Big name attractions away from the strip are the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and further away Monument Valley. Las Vegas can be quite pricey for hotels if you pick the wrong time to stay. As this is the gambling capital of America hotels charge a premium to stay on a Friday and Saturday night compared to the rest of the week. Also it is convention central with many huge conventions being held throughout the year and so there are big variations in hotel prices from one week to the next. A relatively short flight of between 45 Minutes to an hour will get you from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and San Diego. The only airline to fly direct from Las Vegas to the UK– is Virgin Atlantic into London. A car is not particularly useful in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles This is a huge city with many different areas separated it seems by an hour’s highway driving in either direction. The airport is kind of the most central point on the coast with Venice Beach, Hollywood and Beverley Hills to the North; Long Beach, Anaheim and Laguna beach to the south. Grand Canyon

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Driving is a bit of a nightmare here as the traffic can be quite heavy and there are some serious no go areas. We would recommend staying at an airport hotel and get taxis or go on organised excursions. Must sees are: The Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame in Hollywood ; Rodeo Drive is relatively close by. Venice Beach is the set for many films with the buzzing promenade typical Baywatch style. Further North is Universal Studios and Magic Mountain for jaw dropping roller coasters. Anaheim is home to Disney Land and the lesser known western theme park of Knotts Berry Farm. The Original Queen Mary is moored at the port in Long Beach this houses a restaurant, museum and Hotel. This is well worth a visit and a handy place to stay for one night before boarding your cruise. Finally Laguna Beach is a great place to visit with the more local feel of a seaside town. A car is not recommended in Los Angeles.

The modern tram represents a great way to get around whereas the Cable Car is more of an experience rather than a means of transport. This city is seriously hilly and walking long distances is tiring. Market Street runs from the Castro area in the South West Part of the city to the Piers in the North East part of the city. This street kind of separates the more residential and tourist areas to the North from the more Industrial type areas to the South. Our recommended hotel here is the 4* Handlery Hotel in the heart of Union Square or perhaps the 3* Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf. The port terminal building is the next pier along from Pier 39 and the Fisherman’s Wharf area.

Seattle

A car is definitely not recommended in San Francisco. Too hilly and no where to park.

Seattle is a great place to stay and spend a few extra nights to explore. A cosmopolitan city with great shopping, restaurants and night life. As good as Vancouver - there is lots to do such as wander through Pike Place Market, enjoy the panoramic views from the Space Needle or even visit the Boeing factory. We found the city to be very clean and there were some great stores and trendy bars. The cruise terminal is approx a 15 minute walk from the centre of town. The Days Inn Town Centre is a good 3* hotel for those travelling on a budget; while the Executive Hotel Pacific is a well located 4* hotel. A car is not recommended in Seattle.

San Francisco San Francisco is an exciting city and one I definitely want to return to. The hub is situated around vibrant Union Square with its cosmopolitan shops and international hotels. From here the historic cable car will take you up over the hill past China Town to Fisherman’s Wharf area and Pier 39. Stop off on the way at The Coit Tower which provides an excellent vantage point. From Fisherman’s Wharf you can take boat trips out to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Perhaps take a stroll in the Golden Gate Park – taking tea in the Japanese Garden, visiting the Botanical Gardens and end up at the beach for a great lunch overlooking the Pacific. For a more local feel visit the Castro and hippy Haight Ashbury for some vintage shopping.

Vancouver Explore all this city has to offer with it’s wonderful parks, the quaint Gas Town district and perhaps watch the sea planes come and go. A cosmopolitan city very similar to Seattle – Downtown Vancouver is situated on a Peninsula measuring approximately 1 mile wide by 1.5 miles long. On the end of the peninsula is Stanley Park which is roughly the size again of Downtown Vancouver. There are big undercover shopping centres with a slightly different selection of shops to the US. It is quite easy to get around as the city is built on a grid of roads. The Days Inn Vancouver Downtown and the Ramada Ltd Downtown are a well located 3* Hotels. The Westin Bayshore and the Metropolitan are centrally located 4* hotels. For a hotel opposite the cruise terminal try the 5* Fairmont Waterfront. There are lower priced hotels that seem to be situated along Granville Street which is home to the red light district. The airport is situated approximately 10 Miles from the cruise port & Downtown Vancouver. A car is not necessary in Vancouver.

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C R U I S E L I N E I N T E RVIEW

An interview with Nick Wilkinson Sales Director at NCL Cruises NCL has grown massively in the last few years what would you put this down to? NCL has the youngest fleet of ships in the market and its newest ships have been custom built for Freestyle Cruising. This, together with the growth in itinerary choice and having three ships based in Europe, has certainly contributed to NCL’s growth. Also, more and more people are realising the great value that cruising offers. The fact that guests can travel to multiple destinations on resort style ships offering a wide range of dining, entertainment and activities largely all included in the overall price has been drawing greater numbers of people to choose cruise holidays. There are many mass market operators and ships, why should people cruise on NCL instead of the competition? NCL’s cruises are based around its ‘Freestyle’ concept. We provide our guests with choice and variety so they can enjoy their holiday however they wish. Our ships offer something for everyone with up to 13 dining options including French and Italian cuisine to Teppanyaki, up to 10 styles of accommodation from inside staterooms to the glamorous Garden Villas, and a very wide variety of activities and children’s facilities.

Can you please explain the concept of the NCL cruise experience? Freestyle Cruising is a resort-style holiday experience with no set dining times, no dress codes and complete freedom for guests to do as they please. Our ships are very fun, as you can probably tell from their vibrant artwork, and we pride ourselves on the choice, flexibility and service we provide. What is the new ship the Epic going to mean to NCL? Epic is our most adventurous project to date and really is a ‘next generation’ ship for us. An example is the stateroom design - we are building cabins with curved walls. We are launching the first ever ice bar at sea, as well as an entertainment area which changes function and atmosphere throughout the day, plus the inclusion of adult only VIP bars. Epic will be the epitome of Freestyle Cruising.

Right now we are focusing our energy on making everything perfect with Epic. We don’t currently have any plans for a sister ship, but never say never!

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In the current climate, value for money is key. With people cutting back on their holiday spend, cruise lines have to offer more bang for buck, so cruises which can offer added extras and deliver fantastic service will do well. Ex-UK and European sailings are proving very popular so far, but we believe that the Caribbean is definitely coming back in vogue. Interesting itineraries, exciting excursions, quality service and low prices will are essential to keep cruising a popular option. How are you looking to raise your profile in the UK in the next couple of years?

Are there plans to build any more Epic class of ships?

In your opinion what areas are going to boom in the cruising market?

NCL will continue to offer excellent cruises at attractive prices and we will also push on with looking at new ways to innovative with our ships, itineraries and service. And with the launch of Norwegian Epic there will be excellent opportunities for us to highlight NCL’s brand of Freestyle Cruising.

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13/03/2009 22:54

CRUISES FROM

£549

per person

7 Night Nile Cruises from only £549pp FLY FROM LONDON OR MANCHESTER (SUPPLEMENT £35PP FOR MAN)

UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FLIGHTS FROM ONLY £149PP

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Sail through 5000 years of history on a fascinating Nile Cruise while we move the scenery. Your special price includes flights, accommodation,meals,entertainme nt and 10 FREE excursions all accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist. We can offer 4 or 5 star cruises both providing comfortable accommodation and attentive service. Looking to explore the region more? Ask about adding on a week in Luxor prices from only an extra £149pp for a 4* room only.

Excursion itinerary Day 1: Monday (Gatwick-Luxor): Depart Gatwick for your flight to Luxor. Transfer to M.S. Star of Luxor for your seven night Nile cruise. Day 2: Tuesday (Luxor - Edfu): A half day visit to the Luxor Temple before sailing to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en–route. Day 3: Wednesday (Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan): At Edfu visit the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt’s best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailing to Aswan. Day 4: Thursday (Aswan): Plenty of time to enjoy your included trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. A half day is spent visiting the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Overnight at Aswan. In the evening, there’s an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (booked and payable on board only – approx £19 per person). Day 5: Friday (Aswan): Spend the day at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote ‘Death on the Nile’. Or take an optional full day sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel (this can only be booked and paid for on board – approx £55 per person by road, £95 per person by air).

Date 23, 30 Mar 09 6 Apr 09 13 Apr 09 20, 27 Apr 09 4, 11, 18, 25 May 09 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 09 6 Jul 09 13 Jul 09 20, 27 Jul 09 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug 09 31 Aug; 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep; 5 Oct 09 12 Oct 09 19 Oct 09 26 Oct 09

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Day 6: Saturday (Aswan - Luxor): A day at leisure on board as you sail back to Luxor. Do not miss the Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (booked and payable on board only – approx £18 per person). Day 7: Sunday (Luxor): In the morning, visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC. Spend the afternoon visiting the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Day 8: Monday (Luxor - Gatwick): Transfer to airport. Depart for your return flight to London Gatwick.

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13/03/2009 23:34

CRUISES FROM

£799

per person

Cruising either side of Summer INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI

BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY IN LAS VEGAS

Dubai - Egypt - Rome from £999pp

Greece - Egypt - Israel from £799pp 10-11 night fly-cruises aboard Vision of the Seas

Las Vegas & Mexico from £899pp

16 night stay & cruise aboard Legend of the Seas

• BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

11 night stay & cruise aboard Mariner of the Seas

Unusual itineraries at a great price. These cruises make the perfect late Summer getaway to ports of call that are not included in regular Mediterranean cruise itineraries.

• INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY IN LAS VEGAS

• INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI This one off itinerary gives you the chance to visit the most talked about destination in the holiday world (Dubai) and combine this with a transit through the Suez Canal. Fly overnight from London to Dubai. Transfer to the 4* Al Hamra Fort Hotel (B&B basis) for 3 nights hotel stay. Transfer to port for 12 nights cruise from Dubai (Overnight on board ) – Muscat (Oman) – Safaga (Egypt) – Suez Canal (Transit) – Alexandria (Egypt) – Rome. Transfer to airport for flight home. Date 16 May 09

Interior £999

Oceanview £1249

Balcony £1599

Itinerary 1: Fly from London to Athens for 11 nights cruise to Limassol (Cyprus) – Haifa (Israel) – Ashdod (Israel) – Port Said (Cairo Egypt) – Alexandria (Egypt) – Rhodes – Ephesus (Kusadasi) – Istanbul (overnight on board). Fly home. Itinerary 2: Fly from London to Istanbul for 10 nights cruise. Istanbul (overnight on board) – Ephesus (Kusadasi) –Rhodes – Haifa (Israel) – Ashdod (Israel) – Port Said (Egypt) – Alexandria (Egypt) – Athens. Fly home. Itinerary 3: Fly from London to Athens for 10 nights cruise to Rhodes – Crete – Katakolon (Olympia) – Malta – Tunis – Malaga – Lisbon. Fly home. Date Itinerary Interior 28 Sep 09 Itin 1 £799 9 Oct 09 Itin 2 £799 19 Oct 09 Itin 1 £849 30 Oct 09 Itin 2 £799 9 Nov 09 Itin 3 £649 * On selected sailings.

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Oceanview £949 £899 £949 £899 £849

Balcony £1399 £1299 £1399 £1299 £999

• BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT* Another great idea to escape the Winter Blues and put some sparkle into the end of the year. The Mariner of the Seas is an excellent ship with a great range of facilities. Ask our sales team about extending your holiday after the cruise to visit San Francisco. Fly from London to Las Vegas. 3 night hotel stay on the Strip. Fly to Los Angeles for 7 night cruise to Cabo San Lucas – Mazatlan – Puerto Vallarta – Los Angeles. Fly home overnight. Date Interior Oceanview 3 Sep 09 £979 £1079 17 Sep 09 £979 £1079 22 Oct 09 £949 £1099 5 Nov 09 £999 £1099 26 Nov 09 £1049 £1099 3 Dec 09 £999 £1099 17 Dec 09 £1149 £1299 24 Dec 09 £1399 £1499 7 Jan 09 £1049 £1129 14 Jan 09 £899 £999 21 Jan 09 £959 £1059 28 Jan 09 £999 £1099 4 Feb 09 £1049 £1099 * On selected cabin grades and dates.

Balcony £1149 £1099 £1099 £1099 £1159 £1099 £1349 £1599 £1199 £1099 £1099 £1149 £1159

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CRUISES FROM

£999

per person

The Big Summer Med cruise or the Big Down Under cruise BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

BONUS UP TO $150 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT

REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE

Rome Mediterranean from £999pp

Complete Australia from £1599pp

12 night fly-cruises aboard Legend of the Seas

14-39 night fly-cruises aboard Rhapsody of the Seas

• BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

• BONUS UP TO $150 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT

Back by popular demand. These cruises incorporate what we consider to be the best of the Mediterranean with Rome, Portofino, Venice, the Greek Islands and Egypt. With low prices still available for the Summer school holidays this makes an ideal choice for families.

Who can resist such exquisite itineraries. Whether it is a short break to catch the wonders of the Barrier Reef or do Australia in one go – these cruises have to be the only way to visit Down-under.

AUSTRALIA CIRCUMNAVIGATION: For the complete Australia and New Zealand adventure combine both the North & South itineraries together to make one incredible cruise with 2 nights stay in Sydney.

NORTH AUSTRALIA: Fly over night to Sydney. 2 Night Hotel stay. Cruise 17 nights to Brisbane – Hamilton Island (Whitsundays) – Cairns – Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) – Darwin – Broome – Exmouth – Perth (Fremantle). Fly home overnight.

BARRIER REEF: Flight from London to Sydney for a 3 night hotel stay. Cruise 11 nights to Hamilton Island (Whitsundays) – Cairns – Cooktown – Willis Island – Brisbane – Sydney. Fly home overnight.

GREECE & EGYPT: Fly to Rome. Transfer to port for 12 night cruise to Naples – Athens – Mykonos – Rhodes – Kusadasi (Ephesus Turkey) – Alexandria (Egypt) – Corfu – Rome. Transfer to airport for flight home. PORTOFINO & VENICE: Fly to Rome. Transfer to port for a 12 night cruise to Portofino – Livorno (Pisa/ Florence) – Messina (Sicily) – Venice (overnight) – Dubrovnik – Naples – Rome. Transfer to airport for flight home. Date

Itinerary

Interior Ocean Balcony view 13 Jun 09 Portofino & Venice £999 £1199 £1799 25 Jun 09 Greece & Egypt £1159 £1299 £1949 07 Jul 09 Greece & Egypt £1199 £1429 £2349 31 Jul 09 Portofino & Venice £1199 £1349 £1849 24 Aug 09 Greece & Egypt £1199 £1259 £1799 05 Sep 09 Portofino & Venice £1199 £1349 £1949 17 Sep 09 Greece & Egypt £1149 £1349 £1899 29 Sep 09 Greece & Egypt £1099 £1199 £1849 11 Oct 09 Portofino & Venice £999 £1199 £1799 *On selected departures and cabin grades. Direct regional flights available at a small supplement from Liverpool Edinburgh East Midlands Dublin Prestwick and Leeds Bradford. An overnight hotel stay may be necessary in Rome.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Fly over night to Perth. 2 night Hotel stay. Cruise 18 nights to Bunbury – Albany – Adelaide – Melbourne – Burnie (Tasmania) – Hobart (Tasmania) – Milford Sound (New Zealand) – Doubtful Sound – Dusky Sound – Dunedin (New Zealand) – Christchurch (New Zealand) – Wellington (New Zealand) – Sydney. Fly home overnight.

Date 14 Oct 09 31 Oct 09 14 Oct 09 17 Nov 09 27 Nov 09 7 Dec 09

Itinerary Australia North Australia South Circum Navigation Barrier Reef Barrier Reef Barrier Reef

Nights Interior Ocean view Balcony 21 £1999 £2199 £3299 23

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CRUISES FROM

£799

per person

Something Different to Alaska, New England or Bermuda ADD ON 3 EXTRA NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS FROM ONLY £249PP Alaska offer of the year from £799*pp

ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN NEW YORK FROM ONLY £89PP

SUMMER SHOPPING AND SUNSHINE

Canada & New England from £799pp

Bermuda & Caribbean from £899pp

9 night fly cruise aboard Golden Princess

• ADD ON 3 EXTRA NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS FROM ONLY £249PP

9 night fly cruises aboard Caribbean Princess

• ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN NEW YORK FROM ONLY £89PP

• EXTEND YOUR STAY IN SEATTLE FROM £50PP PER NIGHT

• ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN NEW YORK FROM ONLY £89PP

At 109,000 tonnes the Golden Princess is a modern American super liner where you will be spoilt for things to do. There are 4 swimming pools (1 covered), 9 whirlpools, spa with thermal suite, gym, 7 places to eat for a range of flexible dining options, 9 bars, theatre, nightclub, casino, great range of children’s facilities, internet café and more.

This offer makes an ideal break to somewhere different whether it is your main cruise holiday of the year or (if you are lucky enough) for a second holiday of the year.

Fly from London to Seattle. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 7 nights to – Juneau – Skagway – Tracy Am – Ketchikan & Victoria (British Columbia) – Seattle. Fly home overnight. Date 2009 Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite May from £799 £899 £1099 £1299 June from £849 £999 £1199 £1499 July from £1149 £1299 £1499 £1799 August from £1099 £1199 £1499 £1699 28 Aug 09 £899 £999 £1299 1599 4 Sep 09 £799 £949 £1199 1499 Friday departures. *£30pp Alaska environment tax added at time of booking.

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11 night fly cruises aboard Caribbean Princess

We have experienced the Caribbean Princess first hand and we were very impressed. The range of facilities on board is excellent, the décor is tasteful and there seemed to be lots of choices for entertainment, dining and drinking. We particularly liked the Movies Under the Stars, the alternative dining venues and of course the spa with its thermal suite. Fly from London New York (Friday departures). Overnight hotel stay in Manhattan. Cruise 7 nights to Newport (Rhode island) – Boston – Bar Harbor (Maine) – Saint John (New Brunswick) – Halifax (Nova Scotia) – New York. Fly home overnight. Date Interior 28 Aug 09 £799 4 Sep 09 £799 11 Sep 09 £899 18 Sep 09 £899 25 Sep 09 £899 2 Oct 09 £899 9 Oct 09 £869 16 Oct 09 £799 * On selected sailings.

Oceanview £899 £899 £959 £959 £999 £999 £899 £899

Balcony £1049 £1049 £1099 £1099 £1159 £1159 £1099 £1099

We do not find many cruises that visit Bermuda at a reasonable price until we came across this one. Not only does this combine Bermuda with the Caribbean, it also departs from New York and at low season prices during the high season Summer months. This is the perfect getaway for the Summer at low cost on a magnificent ship ideal for couples, families and kids. This offer brings together exotic destinations, lots of sunshine and great shopping. Compare these prices to similar duration Med fly cruises and you will be getting a lot more holiday for you money. Fly from London New York. Overnight hotel stay in Manhattan. Cruise 9 nights to West End (Bermuda) – San Juan – St Thomas – Grand Turk – New York. Fly home overnight. Date 23 May 09 June from July from 3 Aug 09 12 Aug 09

Interior Oceanview Balcony £959 £999 £1159 £899 £999 £1149 £1299 £1349 £1499 £1299 £1349 £1499 £1199 £1249 £1399

Suite £full £1399 £1899 £1899 £1799

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13/03/2009 23:02

CRUISES FROM

£975

per person

Cruising near or far UPTO 2 FREE CABIN CATEGORY UPGRADES*

FAMILY CABINS STILL AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER

ADD 3 EXTRA NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS FROM ONLY £249PP

Mediterranean Cruises from the UK from £975pp

Hawaii super offer from £1099pp

14 night No fly cruises from Southampton aboard Grand Princess

16 night fly cruise aboard Golden Princess

• UPTO 2 FREE CABIN CATEGORY UPGRADES* There has been fierce competition amongst cruise lines to capture market share cruising from Southampton. Princess have done well when they changed the popular but smaller Sea Princess to the 109,000 tonne Grand Princess. The prices below are much lower when compared to other well known cruise lines cruising from Southampton. We believe these offers are the best around for cruising from Southampton during the high season Summer months on such a great ship with a comprehensive range of facilities (sister ship to the Golden Princess). Plus there is great availability for families and children during the school holidays. Also remember that Princess accept children on board as low as 6 months old and have great baby sitting services. Whereas other cruise lines have a much higher age limit

Med 1: Southampton – Gibraltar – Alicante – Barcelona – Cannes – Livorno (Florence/Pisa) – Rome – Alghero (Sardinia) – Cadiz – Southampton. Med 2: Southampton – Malaga – Cartagena (Spain) – Barcelona – Monte Carlo – Rome – Naples – Ajaccio (Corsica) – Gibraltar – Southampton. Date

Itinerary Interior Ocean view 9 May 09 Med 1 £975 £1079 30 May 09 Med 2 £1019 £full 13 Jun 09 Med 1 £1049 £full 27 Jun 09 Med 2 £1049 £1189 18 Jul 09 Med 1 £full £1249 1 Aug 09 Med 2 £1199 £full 15 Aug 09 Med 1 £1169 £1275 *On selected sailings and cabin grades.

Balcony Suite £1529 £1599 £1635 £full £1739 £1835 £1749

£1885 £1929 £1999 £2039 £2139 £2259 £2169

• ADD 3 EXTRA NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS FROM ONLY £249PP This is still one of our best selling cruises. Hawaii has always been on the avid cruisers wish list. Our exclusive offer below gives you the opportunity to escape the Winter blues, visit a far flung destination - on a great ship at an incredible price. Fly from London to Los Angeles. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 14 nights to Hilo – Honolulu – Kauai – Lahaina – Ensenada (Mexico) – Los Angeles. Fly home overnight. Date

Interior

26 Sep 09 10 Oct 09 24 Oct 09 7 Nov 09 21 Nov 09 5 Dec 09 19 Dec 09 2 Jan 10 16 Jan 10 20 Jan 10 13 Feb 10

£1199 £1149 £1099 £1099 £1099 £1099 £1599 £1199 £1199 £1299 £1299

Ocean view £1359 £1299 £1299 £1299 £1299 £1299 £1749 £1399 £1399 £1499 £1499

Balcony

Suite

£1599 £1599 £1499 £1499 £1499 £1499 £2099 £1599 £1649 £1799 £1799

£1899 £1849 £1849 £1849 £1849 £1849 £2399 £1999 £1999 £2099 £2099

Jetline’s S ave money and prebook you car parking in Southampton.

TOP TIPS

sk about staying on board the original A Queen Mary in Los Angeles to make your overnight stay memorable.

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CRUISES FROM

£899

per person

Summer cruises to the Baltic or the Mediterranean BONUS UPTO $75 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT

ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN AMSTERDAM FROM ONLY £99PP

BONUS $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

5★ Scandinavia & Russia from £959pp

5★ Mediterranean - A taste of everything from £899pp

12 night fly-cruises aboard Celebrity Century

12 night fly-cruises aboard Celebrity Summit

• BONUS $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT* These comprehensive itineraries give you a taste of everything including: Greece, Venice, Rome, Spain, Croatia and the South of France.

• BONUS UPTO $75 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT • ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN AMSTERDAM FROM ONLY £99PP Save time – cut out the North Sea crossing and fly to Amsterdam. We believe this is a great way to see Scandinavia without using too much holiday time up. These cruises are more convenient with centrally located airports rather than the more remote UK ports of departure. They are particularly great for people wishing to fly direct from regional airports such as Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bristol and Belfast.*

Sweden & Russia 1: Fly to Amsterdam. Cruise 12 nights to Warnemunde (Berlin) – Stockholm (Sweden) – Helsinki (Finland) – St Petersburg (Russia – overnight) – Tallinn (Estonia) – Copenhagen – Amsterdam. Fly home. Sweden & Russia 2: Fly to Amsterdam. Cruise 12 nights to Stockholm (overnight) – Helsinki (Finland) St Petersburg (Russia – overnight) – Tallinn (Estonia) –Copenhagen – Amsterdam. Fly home. Norway & Arctic: Fly to Amsterdam. Cruise 12 nights to Alesund – Arctic Circle (Cruising) – Tromsø (Norway) – Honnigsvag – Molde – Geiranger – Olden – Bergen – Amsterdam. Fly home. Date Itinerary Inside Outside Balcony 9 May 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £959 £1249 £1449 21 May 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £999 £1199 £1449 2 Jun 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £1069 £1349 £1999 14 Jun 09 Sweden & Russia 2 £1029 £1599 £1999 26 Jun 09 Norway & Arctic £1299 £1599 £2299 8 Jul 09 Norway & Arctic £1249 £1529 £Full 20 Jul 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £1299 £1399 £1999 1 Aug 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £1249 £1359 £1799 13 Aug 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £1099 £1249 £1649 25 Aug 09 Sweden & Russia 1 £999 £1099 £1499 *Available at a supplement and an overnight hotel stay in Amsterdam may be required.

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Spain - Venice: Fly from London direct to Barcelona. Cruise 12 nights to Villefranche (Nice) – Livorno (Pisa / Florence) – Rome – Naples – Santorini – Athens – Dubrovnik – Venice (overnight on board). Fly home. Venice & Spain: Fly from London direct to Venice. 2 night hotel stay. Board ship for 12 nights including overnight on board in Venice – Split (Croatia) – Athens – Santorini – Naples – Rome – Livorno (Pisa / Florence) – Villefranche (Nice) – Barcelona. Fly home. Date Itinerary Inside Outside 10 May 09 Spain - Venice £899 £999 22 May 09 Venice - Spain £959 £1099 3 Jun 09 Spain - Venice £1059 £1099 15 Jun 09 Venice - Spain £959 £999 27 Jun 09 Spain - Venice £979 £999 9 Jul 09 Venice - Spain £999 £1099 21 Jul 09 Spain - Venice £1099 £1159 2 Aug 09 Venice - Spain £1099 £1199 14 Aug 09 Spain - Venice £1059 £1159 26 Aug 09* Venice - Spain £899 £999 * This sailing only and Itinerary differs slightly

Balcony £1359 £1299 £1399 £1399 £1399 £1399 £1459 £1499 £1399 £1299

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£1099

CRUISES FROM

per person

5★ choices for far flung winter cruising FREE UPGRADE FROM OCEANVIEW TO BALCONY CABIN*

BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

5★ Caribbean Maiden Season from £1099pp

5★ South America from £1499pp

12-13 night fly-cruises aboard Celebrity Equinox

• BONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*

17 night fly-cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity

• BRAND NEW SHIP • FREE UPGRADE FROM OCEANVIEW TO BALCONY CABIN* This brand new Ship due to be launched in July this year is sister ship to the very popular and contemporary Celebrity Solstice. This is cruising with a difference urban loft style with cool non fussy interiors and a great range of bar and dining venues. Plus the top deck lawn club and glass blowing demonstrations. Following its launch from Southampton in July and a run of Mediterranean cruises – this ship will be sought after when it operates the wonderful itineraries below. Central America: Fly to Miami for overnight hotel stay. Cruise 11 nights from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Cayman – Cartagena (Columbia) – Colon (Panama) Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) – Roatan (Honduras) – Cozumel (Mexico) – Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight from Miami. Exotic Caribbean: Fly to Miami for overnight hotel stay. Cruise 10 nights from Fort Lauderdale to St Lucia – Barbados – St Kitts – St Thomas – Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight from Miami. Date

Itinerary

22 Nov 09 Central America 3 Dec 09 Exotic Caribbean 23 Dec 09 Central America 3 Jan 09 Central America 14 Jan 09 Exotic Caribbean *On selected sailings

Inside £1199 £1099 £2449 £1299 £1199

Ocean view £1299 £1149 £2599 £1399 £1299

Balcony £1299 £1499 £2699 £1399 £1299

TO BOOK CALL: 0800 923 1602

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Check out these great itineraries to South America. The best time to visit is during our Winter months – their Summer months. These cruises bring out the explorer in you - choose between a transit through the Panama Canal, a journey around Cape Horn or an expedition to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. Panama Canal: Fly to Miami for overnight hotel stay. Cruise 15 nights from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel (Mexico) – Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) – Panama Canal (Transit) – Manta (Ecuador) – Lima (Peru) – Arica (Chile) – Coquimbo (Chile) – Valparaiso (Chile). Transfer to Santiago for overnight flight home.

Cape Horn: Fly overnight to Santiago (Chile) for overnight hotel stay. Transfer to Valparaiso for 14 night cruise to Puerto Montt (Chile) – Chilean Fjords – Straits of Magellan – Ushuaia (Argentina) – Cape Horn (Chile) – Puerto Madryn (Argentina) – Montevideo (Uruguay) – Punta del Este (Uruguay) – Buenos Aires overnight on board). Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. Antarctica: Fly overnight to Buenos Aries (Argentina) for overnight hotel stay. Transfer to port for 14 night cruise to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) – Elephant Island (Antarctica) – Gerlache Straight – Paradise Bay (Antarctica) – Ushuaia (Argentina) – Cape Horn (Chile) – Puerto Madryn (Argentina ) – Montevideo (Uruguay) – Buenos Aries. Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. Date Itinerary 4 Dec 09 Panama Canal 18 Dec 09 Cape Horn 15 Jan 09 Cape Horn 12 Feb 09 Antarctica * On selected sailings.

Inside £1499 £2359 £2199 £2199

Outside Balcony £1599 £1799 £2359 £2999 £2399 £2699 £2399 £2749

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CRUISES FROM

£999

per person

Exclusives BALCONY STATEROOM OFFER

CRUISE & STAY HOLIDAYS

COMPLIMENTARY 3 NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI

Toronto & Niagara Falls from £999pp

Southampton to Dubai from £1869pp

10-11 night cruise & stay. Queen Mary 2

20 night cruise & stay. Queen Mary 2

The Cunard Winter sale ended on the 28th February. Despite this we have managed to retain our exclusive prices for Trans Atlantic crossings. This has allowed us to continue to offer this itinerary which remains as one of our top selling offers. Availability is changing all the time - if the stateroom grades (which the fares below are based on) have been sold then the next grade up should be available at a small supplement. This exciting offer combines 4 nights hotel stay in Toronto with a trip to Niagara Falls and a 6 night classic Trans Atlantic crossing from New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary 2. Fly direct from Gatwick to Toronto for 4 nights hotel stay in a centrally located hotel. Toronto has a great range of shops (the undercover Eaton Centre is a must) and excellent restaurants – we recommend the Spaghetti Factory. No visit to Toronto is complete without a visit to the CN Tower with panoramic views over the city and across Lake Ontario towards the distant plumes of Niagara Falls. An escorted coach tour is included to Niagara Falls with free time to explore Niagara, a stop at the mighty Whirlpool rapids, a journey through picturesque Niagara on the Lake and stop at a winery. Plus a trip on the famous Maid of the Mist. At the end of your Toronto stay fly direct to New York where you will join the Queen Mary 2 for a 6 night sailing back to Southampton. Departing from New York is a memorable experience as you pass the Statue of Liberty and the picturesque New York skyline fades into the distance behind the wake of the ship. Ask about optional nights hotel stay in New York for a supplement.

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• COMPLIMENTARY 3 NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI Sailing on the Queen Mary 2 is an experience in itself without the interruptions of ports of call. Time to rest, relax, a spot of self appreciation and absolute self indulgence. Late mornings in bed with waiter service to get you going. A leisurely breakfast, a stroll on deck and perhaps a lecture from one of the guest speakers on board. Look out for the historic wall murals dotted around the ship depicting the history of Cunard. An afternoon pint in the pub, a wallow in the Canyon Ranch Spa, then an aperitif in the Chart room before dinner. Try your hand in the Casino after the theatre then round the night off in the very stylish Commodore Club for a night cap. The itinerary operates in reverse with Westbound cruises from Southampton to New York and an overnight flight home from Toronto. Date 8 Apr 09 22 Apr 09 4 May 09 27 May 09 13 Jun 09 15 Jun 09 25 Jun 09 2 Jul 09 24 Jul 09 26 Jul 09 19 Aug 09 29 Aug 09 23 Oct 09 1 Nov 09 11 Nov 09

Itinerary West East East East West East West East West East East West West East West

Balcony £999 £999 £1099 £1099 £1199 £1199 £1299 £1299 £1349 £1399 £1199 £1249 £999 £999 £999

• SAVE UPTO 21% OF CURRENT CUNARD PRICES This exclusive offer is brought to you as the first leg of the world cruise. Be part of the fanfare when the Queen Mary 2 sets off on her world voyage from Southampton without having to pay the full £10,500 and up for the full 101 night world cruise. This cruise gives you the unique experience of visiting Egypt, transit the Suez Canal plus a stay in the most popular holiday destination – Dubai. Cruise from Southampton for 16 nights to Lisbon – Rome – Port Said – Suez Canal – Safaga (Egypt) – Muscat (Oman) – Dubai. Transfer to the 4* Al Hamra Fort hotel (pictured below) for 3 nights stay. Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. Date

Inside

Balcony

11 Jan 10

£1869

£2499

Princess Queens Grill Suite Grill Suite £4399 £5199

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CRUISES FROM

£8499

per person

World Cruise Exclusive HUGE SAVINGS

COMPILMENTARY 1 NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI

£3000 LESS THAN THE FULL WORLD CRUISE

World Cruise Exclusive from £8499pp 90 night cruise aboard Queen Victoria

• COMPLIMENTARY 1 NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN DUBAI This incredible offer cannot be found in any of the Cunard brochures. This is brought to you as part of the full 107 night world cruise including the best bits and cutting out the familiar Mediterranean to Southampton leg at considerable savings. The full world cruise costs upwards of £11,500 and so saving at least £3000pp you can enjoy a traverse across the Panama Canal, exotic Hawaii and the South Pacific, New Zealand and a huge chunk of Australia. Also enjoy the wonders of the Orient and the delights of India ending your voyage in Dubai.

International Date Line – Lautoka (Fiji) – Auckland – Christchurch – Wellington – Sydney (overnight on board) – Melbourne – Adelaide – Albany (Australia) – Perth – Exmouth (Australia) – Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) – Hong Kong (overnight on board) – Shanghai – Hanoi (Vietnam) – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – Ko Samui (Thailand) – Singapore – Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – Phuket (Thailand) – Cochin (India ) – Mumbai (India) – Muscat (Oman) – Dubai. Transfer to airport hotel for overnight stay then fly home.

Cruise from Southampton for 90 nights to New York (Overnight on board) – Fort Lauderdale – Grand Cayman – Cartagena (Columbia ) – Panama Canal – Acapulco (Mexico) – San Francisco – La Haina (Hawaii) – Honolulu (Hawaii) – Pago Pago (American Samoa ) – Cross the

Date

Inside

Ocean Balcony Queens view Grill Suite 4 Jan 10 £8499 £9499 £11449 £25399 NB: Visas and vaccinations are required prior to travelling - Costs not included.

Jetline’s isas & Vaccinations are required V before travel.

TOP TIPS

Book a Multiday Spa Pass package on board to save moneyon daily entrance costs. On the Queen Mary 2 - try out the Kings Court dining venures in the evening for something different at no extra cost. Go straight to Platinum World Club member level after this 90 day world cruise. Check out your pre cruise documentation to find out about and plan for the themed nights on board and join in the fun with themed costumes and accessories.

TO BOOK CALL: 0800 923 1602

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CRUISES FROM

£599

per person

Cruises for the Summer - From May to August Bank Holidays INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY ON THE BEACH IN FORT LAUDERDALE

A PORT OF CALL FOR EVERY DAY OF THE CRUISE

Florida – New York – Azores – UK from £999pp

Greek Islands Cruise from £699pp

18 night fly cruise aboard MSC Orchestra

• ADD ON EXTRA NIGHTS IN VENICE FROM ONLY £99PP. • KIDS CRUISE FOR FREE**

• INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY ON THE BEACH IN FORT LAUDERDALE. Fly from London to Miami. Stay for 2 nights in the 4* Sheraton Yankee Clipper on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Cruise 16 nights from Fort Lauderdale to New York (Overnight on board ) – Ponte Delgada (Azores) – Lisbon – Vigo (Spain) – La Coruna (Spain) – Dover. Date Interior Outside 30 Apr 09 £999 £1099 Regional flights available at a supplement.

Jetline’s o your shopping in Fort Lauderdale D and your sightseeing in New York.

Balcony £1299

TOP TIPS

Do your own thng in Dubrovnik it’s just a short taxi ride to the old walled town. In Venice the water bus goes form the Port to San Marco every half an hour and takes about 20 minutes. Or walk to Piazzale Roma (The main bus and taxi terminus) to see more of Venice water buses from here are cheaper and go via the Rialto Bridge - where you can walk through to San Marco Square.

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CRUISE FROM DOVER Autumn Voyage to the Med from £599pp

7 night fly-cruises aboard MSC Musica

8 night cruise aboard MSC Lirica

• CRUISE FROM DOVER

How about this for a quick week away to the Greek Islands. The 92,409 tonne MSC Musica was launched 2 ships before the current brand new Fantasia and so she is relatively new. The Musica is sister ship to the Orchestra and the Poesia. Having been on these ships we were impressed with the range of facilities and the intriguing décor. These ships seem to flow very well in so far that it is easy to find your way around with one area leading to another. Her facilities include: 2 swimming pools, 4 whirlpools, 2 pool bars, Kids facilities and splash pool, 4 restaurants, sushi bar, wine bar, 2 large entertainment lounges, theatre, night club, casino, 5 further bars and more.

Coach connections available from Gatwick to Dover available at a supplement. The MSC Lirica has a great range of facilities: over 9 passenger decks including: 2 swimming pools, 2 whirlpools, 4 restaurants, Ice cream bar, Beer bar, Lord Nelson Pub, 4 further bars, 2 lounges, nightclub, casino, theatre, fitness centre, spa, children’s facilities and more. Take a break this Autumn setting sail from Dover for 8 nights cruise to La Coruna (Spain) – Lisbon – Gibraltar – Malaga – Majorca – Genoa. Fly home to Gatwick. Date 30 Aug 09

Interior £599

Outside £full

Balcony £899

Fly from Gatwick to Venice. Cruise 7 nights to Bari (Italy) – Corfu – Mykonos – Piraeus (Athens) – Katakolon (Olympia Greece) – Dubrovnik – Venice. Fly home. Date Interior Oceanview Balcony 19 Apr 09 £699 £796 £982 3 May 09 £749 £859 £1039 10 May 09 £full £799 £989 24 May 09 £819 £899 £full 21 Jun 09 £789 £879 £969 19 Jul 09 £full £919 £1039 2 Aug 09 £859 £939 £1049 9 Aug 09 £849 £939 £1039 16 Aug 09 £839 £939 £1039 23 Aug 09 £full £979 £1075 30 Aug 09 £759 £859 £939 **Kids pay for flights and port taxes when sharing with two adults. Regional flight connections available at a supplement via London. An overnight hotel stay may be required.

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CRUISES FROM

£699

per person

BRAND NEW P&O AZURA - the Superliner built for Britain EXCLUSIVE JETLINE CRUISE DISCOUNTS

FREE CAR PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON

BONUS UPTO £200 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT

2010 P&O Azura Launch Preview from £699pp 7-29 night cruises aboard P&O Azura

As with any preview programme – the idea is to book early and grab the most popular cruises at the lowest possible prices before they sell out or go up in price. As P&O is one of the oldest cruise lines in the UK there is a huge following and interest when a new P&O ship is launched. We have selected below what we predict to be the most popular cruises.

• EXCLUSIVE JETLINE CRUISE DISCOUNTS • FREE CAR PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON • BONUS UPTO £200 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT As with any new ship launch there is a lot of pomp and circumstance- even more so when it is a brand new P&O cruise ship - as P&O is the only cruise line to build and operate their ships specifically for the British cruise market. Taking her place in P&O Cruises rich history, Azura will join the fleet in April 2010; a new chapter ready to unfold. She will have her own atmosphere and feel and, just as her name conjures up images of the deep blue ocean, she will embody the thrill and romance of cruise travel. Azura (sister ship to the Ventura) will embark on 26 voyages in her maiden programme. Unique features on this ship include: The Planet Bar with a huge 20-metre plasma screen video wall showing amazing natural and man made phenomena on the planet – changing daily. The Glass House: for resident wine expert, Olly Smith, to host tasting sessions. SeaScreen: For the first time on a P&O Cruises ship, Azura will have a large outdoor cinema screen showing a variety of classic and contemporary films. Game On: This is a dedicated ‘Wii room’ with a range of popular games and equipment offered for passengers of all ages to enjoy. 3 speciality restaurants: Sindhu for Indian Cuisine. Seventeen for contemporary British Food. The Glass House the new restaurant and wine bar concept. Cover charge applicable for these restaurants as Select dining.

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2 buffet restaurants: Verona & Venezia will provide varied buffet dining with a contemporary ambience. 3 main restaurants: Amber, Topaz and Jade for six-course à la carte cuisine on a Freedom dining and Club dining basis.. Java: A contemporary and comfortable coffee house during the day; pre-dinner bar by night. Coral Grill and Pizzeria: The ‘poolside’ Grill and Pizzeria. The Oasis Spa: There will be a thermal suite with aromatic steam rooms and jet showers. Plus a super-heated outdoor hydrotherapy pool. Programme highlights include her Maiden Cruise, which is a 16 night classic Mediterranean cruise including a call into Venice, her two day call in St. Petersburg on her Baltic itinerary and her 29 night Christmas & New Year Caribbean cruise, which spends two days in New Orleans. These cruises will be available for everyone to book from Monday 30th March. Another great feature from the launch programme is low single supplements starting from as little as 45%. There are also huge discounts (as much as 80% off) for children when sharing with two adults.

Date 2010 12 Apr 10 May 16 Jul 8 Aug 10 Dec

Mediterranean: Cruise 16nts from Southampton to – Malaga -Katakolon (Olympia Greece) – Corfu – Dubrovnik – Venice – Korcula (Croatia) – Gibraltar – Southampton. Short Break: Cruise 7 nights from Southampton to Dublin – Cork – Bilbao – Brest – Southampton. Canaries: Cruise 12 nights from Southampton – Madeira – La Palma – Gran Canaria – Tenerife – Lisbon – Southampton. Caribbean Christmas: Fly to Barbados. For 28 night cruise - overnight on board – Antigua – St Kitts – San Juan – Port Canaveral (Orlando) – Fort Lauderdale – Key West – new Orleans – Grand Cayman– Montego Bay (Jamaica) – Catalina Island – Tortola – St Lucia – St Maarten – Dominica – Grenada – Barbados. Fly home overnight.

Itinerary

Nights Interior Ocean view Maiden Med 16 £1399 £1639 Med 16 £1499 £1615 Short Break 7 £699 £809 Canaries 12 £1279 £1459 Caribbean 29 £1859 £2079

Balcony Single Child Supp Discount £2049 80% 60% £2149 70% 80% £949 75% 60% £1759 45% 40% £2499 60% 30%

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CRUISES FROM

£569

per person

Summer Med or Caribbean Winter FREESTYLE CRUISES

DIRECT REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE*

INCLUDING 3 NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS

Western Mediterranean from £569pp

Las Vegas & the Caribbean from £1099pp

7 night fly-cruises aboard Norwegian Gem

11 night stay and cruise holiday aboard Norwegian Pearl

• DIRECT REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE*

Brighten up the end of the year with this glittering package to Las Vegas and the Caribbean sunshine. Get a suntan ready for Christmas and Freestyle it around the Caribbean dining when, where and with whom you want on board.

This offer is great for one of the lowest priced Med cruises this summer. Plus the cruise departs from Barcelona which means that lots of direct flights are available from regional airports such as Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, Newcastle and more.

Jetline’s T he best port of call for shoppig in the Caribbena is St Thomas.

This ship is 93,500 tonnes with a bright décor - the biggest feature on board is 13 dining options giving you the freedom to eat where, when, what and how you want. We particularly recommend the Teppanyaki for an entertaining evening and delicious Japanese style food cooked in front of you. This ship also has the following facilities: 11 bars and lounges, Theatre, casino, 2 swimming pools, 6 hot tubs, Kids facilities, spa, fitness centre, bowling alley, rock climbing wall and more.

TOP TIPS

S wimming with the dolphins in Tortola is amazing - but book before you cruise - as this is a popular excursion. Save money and hook up with fellow passnegers in Livorno. Share a mini bus taxi to Pisa and Florence. The drivers there will form a mini bus load and do you a roundtrip tour to both places in one go for half the price of a cruise ship tour.

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Fly from Gatwick to Barcelona. Cruise 7 nights to Malta – Naples – Civitavecchia (Rome) – Livorno (Florence/ Pisa) – Cannes – Barcelona. Fly home.

Fly to Las Vegas for 3 nights hotel stay on the Strip. Fly to Miami for 1 night hotel stay. Then cruise 7 nights to Samana (Dominican Republic) – St Thomas - Tortola (British Virgin Islands) – Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) – Miami. Fly home overnight. Date 6 Oct 09 13 Oct 09 20 Oct 09 03 Nov 09 17 Nov 09 24 Nov 09

Interior £1249 £1249 £1299 £1249 £1149 £1099

Oceanview £1399 £1399 £1459 £1399 £1299 £1299

Balcony £1499 £1499 £1599 £1499 £1459 £1459

Date Interior Oceanview Balcony 3 May 09 £599 £799 £999 10 May 09 £569 £659 £999 24 May 09 £779 £759 £1149 31 May 09 £599 £729 £999 7 Jun 09 £699 £759 £1099 5 Jul 09 £799 £899 £1099 26 Jul 09 £799 £949 £1099 2 Aug 09 £799 £949 £1099 23 Aug 09 £799 £949 £1099 30 Aug 09 £699 £849 £999 6 Sep 09 £639 £779 £899 *An overnight hotel stay maybe required from some regional airports. Itinerary varies with departure date.

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CRUISES FROM

£1159

per person

Panama Canal Or Canada & Alaska ADD ON 3 EXTRA NIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS FROM ONLY £249PP

EXCLUSIVE OFFER

BEST SELLER

Panama Canal from £1159pp 16 night fly-cruises aboard Norwegian Pearl Fly from London to Los Angeles. Stay overnight in a hotel. Cruise 14 nights to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) – Acapulco – Huatulco (Mexico) – Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) – Puntarenas (Costa Rica) – Daylight Transit of the Panama Canal – Cartagena (Columbia) – Miami. Fly home overnight. Date Inside Oceanview Balcony 18 Apr 09* £1159 £1299 £1799 25 Sep 09 £1199 £1399 £1849 *Itinerary operates in reverse.

Suite £full £2299

Toronto – Niagara Falls – Rockies & Alaska from £1399pp 14 night stay and cruise holiday aboard Norwegian Sun To make the most of your precious holiday time and the flights to Canada our Complete Canada Combo package brings together the highlights of Canada. Fly from the UK to Toronto for a 3 night hotel stay in this vibrant city. Toronto is known as the New York of Canada & one can’t help but think they are in New York. The shops here are incredible ( such as the Eaton centre) and so are the restaurants – don’t miss the Spaghetti Factory. A visit to the CN Tower is a must for panoramic views across the city and across the lake to the distant plumes of Niagara Falls. Your 3 day stay includes a full day sightseeing coach tour to Niagara Falls, included is a trip on the famous Maid of the Mist. There is time to shop and a visit to the observation deck overlooking the mighty whirlpool rapids. Your return to Toronto takes you through picturesque and historic Niagara On the Lake and then onto a Winery.

TO BOOK CALL: 0800 923 1602

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At the end of your 3 day visit - fly to Vancouver for 3 night hotel stay. Explore all this city has to offer with it’s wonderful parks, incredible shopping, the Gas Town district, perhaps watch the sea planes come and go and of course the nightlife. During your 3 nights in Vancouver a Rockies train full day visit to Whistler is included. Then cruise 7 nights from Vancouver to Inside Passage (cruising) – Ketchikan – Juneau ( Sawyer Glacier) – Skagway – Inside Passage (cruising) – Vancouver. Fly home overnight Date 2009 Inside Oceanview 27 Apr £1399 £1549 May from £1499 £1599 June from £1599 £1749 July from £1799 £1959 August from £1749 £1849 7 Sep* £1879 £1959 *Disembark in San Francisco and fly home. Monday departures.

Balcony £1699 £1749 £1949 £2299 £2199 £2199

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CRUISES FROM

£599

per person

Introducing the NO FLY CRUISING FROM SOUTHAMPTON

NEW

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER TAKE A FURTHER 10% OFF THE PRICES SHOWN BELOW

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Maiden Voyages from £599pp 5-22 nights aboard Queen Elizabeth

• ON SALE FROM 1ST APRIL 2009 With the introduction of Queen Elizabeth Cunard will be celebrating a new golden age of ocean liner travel. This gracious new Cunarder will take up residence in Southampton in October 2010 and embark upon 6 maiden voyages. As sister ship to Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth will recall the rich heritage of the first Cunarders to bear the name with details and features from her predecessors Queen Elizabeth and QE2. Her art deco flourishes will echo the legendary golden age of ocean travel and the activities she offers onboard such as traditional supper clubs with dancing and a Cunard Classic Film Club, will captivate regular Cunard guests and those new to the brand alike. Her opulent public rooms include a soaring and graceful Grand Lobby stretching over 3 decks with stunning curved staircases, and a double height Queens Room with specially commissioned stained glass panels, ornate balconies and an intricate wooden dance floor. Her new Garden Lounge, with its fabulous conservatory style roof inspired by the glass houses at Kew gardens, will offer dining and dancing under the stars, and the spacious Games Deck will offer a range of unique activities including lawn bowling, croquet and paddle tennis and will play host to refined and elegant garden parties. Queen Elizabeth boasts a new Britannia Club Restaurant which offers guests staying in AA Club Balconies a luxurious and elegant single seating restaurant, introduced due to the popularity of this concept on Queen Mary 2. She will also provide more flexibility for families with a selection of 4 berth staterooms.

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Aegean Intro: Cruise 18nts From Southampton – Malaga – Malta – Venice – Dubrovnik – Kusadasi (Turkey) – Athens – Alicante (Spain) – Gibraltar – Southampton.

During her maiden season she will cover a variety of destinations including voyages to the historic Mediterranean, the charming Canary Islands, the enthralling Aegean and a Maiden Season Christmas voyage to the Caribbean. This glorious new addition to the fleet marks the next glittering chapter in Cunard’s great history. Maiden Voyage Canaries: Cruise 13 nights from Southampton – Vigo – Lisbon – Cadiz – Gran Canaria – Tenerife – La Palma – Madeira – Southampton. Med Premiere: Cruise 14nts From Southampton – Barcelona – Monte Carlo – Livorno (Florence/Pisa) – Rome – Naples – Cartagena (Spain) – Gibraltar – Southampton. Dep date Nights Itinerary 2010 12 Oct 2010 13 Maiden Voyage- Canaries 25 Oct 2010 14 Med Premiere 8 Nov 2010 18 Aegean Intro 26 Nov 2010 5 Gallic debut 1 Dec 2010 13 Iberian Discovery 14 Dec 2010 22 Caribbean debut

Interior £1489 £1299 £1599 £599 £1199 £2999

Gallic Debut: Cruise 5 nights from Southampton – Amsterdam – Zeebrugge – Cherbourg – Southampton. Iberian Discovery: Cruise 13 nights from Southampton – Vigo – Lisbon – Cadiz – Gran Canaria – Tenerife – La Palma – Madeira – Southampton. Caribbean Debut: Cruise 22 nights from Southampton – Madeira – Tortola – Dominica – Barbados – St Lucia – Antigua – Ponta Delgada (Azores) – Southampton.

Oceanview Balcony £1729 £1509 £1829 £689 £1359 £3389

£2139 £1909 £2099 £789 £1569 £3999

Club Balcony £3029 £2629 £2949 £1009 £2149 £5829

Princess Grill £3949 £3649 £3999 £1449 £2899 £7419

Queens Grill £5099 £4699 £5149 £1749 £3849 £9299

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