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Since the earliest days of travel there has been something special about travelling by ship; fresh air and sunshine, breathtaking vistas and 360 degree views, new cultures and delightful discoveries. It’s unhurried and relaxing; getting from point A to point B becomes a joy in itself. It’s this magical experience of discovering the world that makes a cruise holiday so special. We are delighted to introduce some of the finest cruise companies around and just a small sampling of some of the superb itineraries on offer.

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Silversea - 6 star service
Since their inception in 1994, Silversea have been dedicated to creating an entirely new standard in cruising. The ultra-luxury class creates an onboard experience that is difficult to beat. Space and privacy is a priority with ships mirroring intimate and exclusive resorts where most suites have private teak verandahs, crisp bed linens, plush bathrobes, bvlgari toiletries and personalised stationery. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting much like that of a fine private home. Silversea’s service is simply the world’s best from your welcome aboard with flute of chilled Moet & Chandon, greeting by name and personal preferences remembered. True all-inclusive fares encompass complimentary beverages throughout the ship including an extensive list of specially selected wines, spirits and Moet & Chandon champagne. All onboard service is graciously extended and no gratuities are expected. The Silversea fleet offer a range of worldwide itineraries with Silver Wind and Silver Whisper predominantly sailing the Far East and South Pacific and Silver Cloud and Silver Shadow the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South America. Other voyages include the Panama and Suez Canals, Indian Ocean, Baltic and New England Colonial Coast.

Crystal Cruises - large-ship 6 star cruising
Crystal Cruises blends the intimacy and highly personalised service one would expect to find on a small ship with the spaciousness, comfort and diverse pleasures of a large ship. This unique combination has earned Crystal consistent 5 and 6 star ratings by both Berlitz and Fielding’s Guides to Cruising and ensures their long-standing position as recipient of the ‘World’s Best Large Cruise Line’ reward as voted by readers of the Travel + Leisure magazine. Impeccable yet always friendly service is carefully tailored to each guests personal preferences and staterooms, many of which offer private verandah, provide every amenity from fresh fruit and flowers to cable TV and video facility. Sister ships Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony offer a worldwide programme of longer voyages visiting tantalising destinations such as the intriguing landscapes of Cape Horn and Antarctica, paradise islands of the South Pacific, Beijing and Japan, the Inside Passage to Alaska and mystical Northern Lights in Scandinavia. The latest addition to the fleet, Crystal Serenity, is engaged in a programme of Caribbean cruises and transit of the Panama Canal.

Royal Caribbean International - world’s largest fleet
Royal Caribbean leads the cruise industry by continually investing in new ships. This youngest and largest fleet in the world offers a choice of sailings to 160 fascinating destinations on 18 ships, each a modern masterpiece of style and design. Split into 3 classes Royal Caribbean has a ship to suit everyone from the smaller intimate super-yachts of Vision and Radiance Class to Voyager Class, the largest best-equipped cruise ships in the world. At the heart of Vision Class is the Centrum, a stunning atrium soaring 7 storeys high with glasslifts up to the Viking Crown Lounge - the highest point on the ship with 360 degree views. Radiance Class ships have a sophisticated European feel with a choice of five dining venues and tranquil Solarium pool with cascading waterfalls and sliding domed roof. At the heart of Voyager Class ships is the revolutionary Royal Promenade. Standing four decks high and the length of two football pitches, this stunning marvel offers 24-hour dining and entertainment options, a world of shopping, street performers and Broadway style entertainment in the five tier theatre. Further onboard innovations include an ice rink, rock climbing wall, full-size basketball and volleyball courts, miniature golf course and golf simulator. All ships offer a ShipShape Spa, Casino Royale and children’s Adventure Ocean Centre. Ships of all classes cruise the Caribbean throughout the year. Radiance and Vision ships also offer cruises in Europe, Alaska, Australasia, South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal.

Celebrity Cruises - Michel Roux cuisine
Cruising Celebrity style blends timeless elegance from a bygone age and the latest innovations you would expect from a young cruise fleet. The attention to detail is from another era but the feeling of luxury is enhanced by modern flourishes such as uniquely styled clubs and superbly equipped world-class spas. Outstanding personal service is a Celebrity hallmark with a 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio. In the kitchens menus are created by master chef Michel Roux, producing delights to stimulate your taste buds all day long. Each evening sees a different menu of culinary specialities or simply savour fresh coffee and pastries in the Milanese Cova Café or caviar in the Champagne Lounge. Furnishings are opulent with original works of art including Picasso and Warhol and sophisticated boutiques on board are full of designer temptations.
The Celebrity AquaSpas SM represent the most luxurious spas afloat with thalassotherapy pool, hot stone massage treatments and state-of-the-art fitness centre. Celebrity’s fleet comprises three classes of ship - intimate cruising in Horizon Class, the contemporary grandeur of Century Class and the latest Millennium Class boasting the largest luxury suites afloat, an entire deck dedicated to health and fitness, music library with thousands of digital recordings and connect@sea communications facilities.
Celebrity ships of all classes cruise throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, the Panama Canal and South America.

P & O Cruises - British traditions
Having successfully incorporated the best of both traditional and modern cruising into the youngest fleet of cruise ships to sail out of the United Kingdom, a P&O cruise offers timeless elegance and a true sense of British culture with British Officers in command and the preservation of some time honoured traditions. Each of four magnificent liners offers superb food, dazzling entertainment, personal service and stylish and comfortable accommodation. Enjoy traditional cruising on board one of Britain’s most popular liners the Oriana with elegant interiors and classic sweeping lines or Aurora, a world-class superliner with three pools, one with sliding crystal canopy in the event of cooler weather. The latest additions to the fleet, the ‘White Sisters’ Oceana and Adonia, allow you to experience the height of glamour and sophistication. Oceana has all the facilities and choice of a superliner whilst retaining the intimacy and warmth of a smaller vessel complete with terraced lidos, shady promenades and quiet nooks for secluded sunbathing. Adonia is vivacious, friendly and dedicated entirely to adults with a ‘Dress to Impress’ concept giving you the freedom to choose what to wear to suit your mood! The newly launched Ocean Village offers a fresh approach to cruising with an informal modern lifestyle where there are no formal dress codes or fixed restaurant hours but instead high quality buffet dining and all tips included.
A spectacular array of itineraries takes you from the scenic splendours of the Fjords to the perfect beaches of the idyllic Caribbean islands; from the vibrant cities of the Mediterranean to South America including famous Machu Picchu in Peru and from transatlantic shopping in New York to a short break cruise holiday sailing from Southampton to France, Spain and Guernsey.

Princess Cruises - family cruising
Sister cruise line to P&O, Princess carry over 700,000 passengers a year worldwide, calling at over 260 ports on six continents and are a leading provider of superior American-style cruises. With over 30 years of cruising, Princess offers a depth of experience complemented by the highest standards and excellent value for money. All guests receive tip-top standards of personal service, the finest cuisine and glittering entertainment. Princess is the number one cruise operator in Alaska with no fewer than six ships offering an array of cruises during the summer months. Princess also offer their own Alaskan land tours allowing guests to combine their cruise with a choice of five private wilderness lodges. The European fleet sails the Baltic and Mediterranean and comprises four cruise ships, the largest two, the Golden Princess and Grand Princess capable of carrying up to 2,600 guests each. Features include four pools, one with retractable magrodome, Lotus Spa, wrap-around promenade deck, largest casino afloat, three state-of-the art show lounges, 17 bars and three separate main dining rooms with alternative dining including Pizzeria, Tex-Mex, Italian Trattoria and Patisserie.
Further voyages are also available throughout the Caribbean and Mexico’s colourful Riviera, Costa Rica and Panama Canal as well as South America, Polynesia, Australia and the magnificent Orient.

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Telephone: 0844 880 30 40
e-mail: holidays@collettstravel.co.uk