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EDITOR’S LETTERThe Cruise International Awards this year were the biggest yet. More than 20,000 of you voted for your favourite cruise

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On the following pages you’ll find the winners of categories including Best Cruise Line, Best River Cruise Line, Best for Entertainment, Best for Activities, Best for Food, Best for Kids and many more. We also reveal the companies that were Highly Commended in these prestigious awards, which celebrate everything we love about cruise holidays.

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Here are some of the highlights of the past cruise year, and overleaf you’ll findall the winners of this year’s Cruise International Awards.

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From left to right: Gyles Brandreth, Cruise International Editor Liz Jarvis, Nathan Kemp and Erin Johnson from Carnival

Cruise Lines, Claudia Quas from Tourism Stockholm, and Classic FM’s Nick Bailey


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The cruise industry turned out in force to honour the winners of the Cruise International Awards 2012 at London’s Soho Hotel. Host Gyles Brandreth and guest presenters including Cheryl Baker and Nick Bailey from Classic FM handed out the coveted gongs, and Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle CBE was there to receive his Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s results, all voted for by readers of Cruise International, again rewarded some old favourites, and there were plenty of suprise winners too.

David Dingle CBE with Gyles Brandreth and Neil Barclay from Viking River Cruises

Cheryl Baker with Nathan Philpot from Fred. Olsen Cruises

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Europe • Russia • Asia

Inspiring destinations, extraordinary comfort,

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With prices starting from just £1,095pp for an 8-day European

river cruise holiday, come and discover a different view of the

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The powerhouse of the cruise world, with the largest fleet of the 11 cruise ship brands owned and operated by the Carnival Corporation & PLC, Carnival’s 23 ‘fun ships’ offer lively entertainment and endless activities in a laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for families, couples and friends. Next year Carnival starts sailing from the UK, which will enable even more British passengers to discover its laid-back style.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Highly Commended)

Uniworld (Highly Commended)

Fred. Olsen impresses again with its quintessentially British cruise experience and excellent value for money holidays.

River cruising continues to grow, and our winner this year again capitalises on last year’s success. But with the £80 million that Viking River Cruises has spent on its slick new longships – with six launching this year alone – we think it’s a highly deserved win. These revolutionary vessels are setting innovative standards in style, space and comfort, and are sailing throughout Europe’s beautiful waterways. Book an Explorer Suite on Aegir, Embla, Freya, Idun, Njord or Odin for a truly memorable and supremely relaxing holiday.

This luxury river cruise company offers the epitome of timeless elegance, particularly on its flagship SS Antoinette.

BEST CRUISE LINECARNIVALCRUISE LINES

BEST RIVER CRUISE LINEVIKINGRIVER CRUISES

SAIL ON A LEGEND . . .CRUISE ON THE SUNSHINE . . .Introducing the new 2013 season from Carnival

Legends are made, not born, and Carnival Legend certainly lives up to her title. Cruise on Carnival Legend and experience a vacation that’ll go down in your family’s history books . . .

sailing Nine Mediterranean and Eight Baltic and Norwegian Fjords itineraries in 2013. Carnival Sunshine will o� er new fun experiences of every kind. From Guy Fieri burgers to the

BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a fully-soaked WaterWorks to one calm Serenity area, enjoy all that’s new as you cruise the Mediterranean from Barcelona. With all of these new additions, Carnival has dialed up the fun

on Carnival Sunshine creating the ultimate Carnival Cruise Experience.

The above lead in fares are per person sharing a twin stateroom on a cruise only basis. Fly/Cruise prices available on www.carnival.co.uk. All prices shown are subject to availability. Please visit www.carnival.co.uk for full terms

and conditions. Itineraries may vary according to sailing date.

To book call 0845 351 0557or visit www.carnival.co.uk

Carnival Legend12 NIGHTS FROM

£1,029pp*June 2013 toAugust 2013

Visiting: Dover • Copenhagen • Berlin• Helsinki • St Petersburg • Tallin • Amsterdam • Dover*Based on the 21st June2012

EUROPE 2013 FREE DOVER CAR PARKING INBALCONY AND ABOVE

Carnival Sunshine12 NIGHTS FROM

£869pp*5th May, 16th Jun, 28th Jul, 08th Sep &

20th Oct 2013 Visiting: Venice • Dubrovnik • Messina, Sicily • Naples • Civitavecchia (Rome) • Livorno • Marseilles • Monaco • Palma De Mallorca • Barcelonae

*Cruise Only from £669pp based on the 5th MayEUROPE 2013 OBC OFFER $150 PER STATEROOM

Carnival Legend12 NIGHTS FROM

£839pp*22nd Apr, 16th May

& 19th Oct Visiting: Barcelona • Palma De Mallorca • Marseilles • Olbia/Sardinia • Livorno • Civitavecchia (Rome) • Naples • Messina,Sicily • Dubrovnik • Venice

*Cruise Only from £669pp based on the 22nd AprEUROPE 2013 OBC OFFER $150 PER STATEROOM BALCONY AND ABOVE

Carnival Sunshine9 NIGHTS FROM

£719pp*26th Apr, 7th Jun, 19th Jul, 30th Aug &

11th Oct 2013 Visiting: Barcelona • Monaco • Livorno • Civitavecchia (Rome) • Naples • Messina,Sicily • Dubrovnik

• Venice*Cruise Only from £539pp based on the 26th AprEUROPE 2013 OBC OFFER $100 PER STATEROOM

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At Carnival, they go the extra mile to make every cruise an unforgettable adventure.

And in 2013, Carnival Sunshine will be sailing out of Barcelona from April, and Carnival Legend will sail out of Dover from June – the first Carnival ship to sail from a UK port for over five years. So it’s never been easier to start your holiday.

Exceptional holidaysHaving fun is more important than ever before – and Carnival cruises provide a truly exceptional holiday where everyone can thoroughly relax and enjoy themselves.

On board their ships, you can relax in air-conditioned bars, bistros, restaurants and nightclubs, enjoy top-of-the-range sports and leisure amenities, find your perfect spot in the sun, chill in the spa, watch the latest film or join an activity – from wine tasting and quizzes to golf, Pilates, spin and volleyball. Outside in the sunshine, an extensive deck area features sparkling pools, whirlpools, water slides and delicious snacks alfresco.

Dining options range from elegant restaurants to informal bistros, a sushi bar and 24-hour pizzeria. You’ll be treated to first-class entertainment in intimate piano bars and comedy clubs, as well as enjoying spectacular cutting-edge shows. And Carnival fun isn’t limited to on-board activities either. You can experience some of the best excursions on offer in the world’s most memorable destinations. Whether you’re a sun lover or thrill-seeker, these cruises have something for everyone.

Fun for the whole familyCarnival make every effort to create an adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Their rooms are extraordinarily spacious and there are interconnected rooms, too. They have a host of on-board family

entertainment. And if you want a bit of peace and quiet, drop the kids off at Camp Carnival, which offers lots of fun activities designed for children.

Carnival LegendCarnival Legend will operate 17 European cruises between April and October 2013, visiting 34 ports across 18 countries. Cruises from Dover will include Norway and Western Europe, the British Isles, Norway and France, and Baltic Wonders and St Petersburg. On board highlights include two saltwater pools, a nine-hole miniature golf course, Carnival’s Twister Waterslide, 24-hour complimentary room service, the Firebird Lounge and Billie’s Piano Bar,.

Carnival SunshineTaking ‘fun for all’ to a whole new level, Carnival Sunshine brings guests the best that Carnival has to offer – all on one ship.

You can dine on the best burgers at sea at Guy’s Burger Joint, or enjoy Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine. Chill poolside with a Margarita in hand at Blue Iguana Tequila Bar or Caribbean-style at RedFrog Pub and RedFrog Rum Bar. Leisure highlights include Hasbro, The Game Show, and Serenity – an oasis of calm.

Carnival Sunshine will embark on a schedule of nine and 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona and Venice from April to October 2013, then launch year-round seven-day Caribbean departures from New Orleans beginning in November 2013.

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For a truly relaxing holiday everyone can enjoy, look no further than a Carnival cruise, which next year will set sail from the UK

To find out more about cruises on Carnival Legend or Carnival Sunshine, visit

carnival.co.uk, call 0845 351 0556

or call your travel agent

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“Thank you for voting Seabourn Best Luxury Cruise Line, we hope to see you onboard soon”Lynn Narraway Managing Director UK Business

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Oceania Cruises(Highly Commended)

Viking River Cruises(Highly Commended)

The ultimate in high-class cruising, Seabourn again wins our top award for luxury at sea. Described by the cruise line as “luxurious yet relaxed; elegant yet casual; sumptuous yet understated”, Seabourn’s intimate ships cater to the most discerning of passengers. The fleet of six ships visit some of the world’s most intriguing destinations, sailing to the heart of big cities as well as to hidden gems that larger ships cannot access. On board, the impeccable service, gourmet cuisine and elegant design and décor mean these vessels are in a league of their own.

The unsurpassed benchmark of luxury river cruising, Uniworld’s attention to detail, unparalleled customer service and award-winning food ensure that the experience on board its vessels rivals that of the best ocean-going ships. With an average of 130 guests on board, the crew always go above and beyond your expectations, so you enjoy the ultimate travel experience. The fleet includes the luxurious SS Antoinette, and the elegant River Beatrice.

Sumptuous cuisine, exceptional service and exciting itineraries are all part of the Oceania cruise experience.

Viking impressed you with its brand new longships, including the fabulous Odin, and continued improvements to the quality of its river cruise experience.

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BEST LUXURYRIVER CRUISE LINEUNIWORLD

Here at Titan, we really believe that our deluxe boutique river cruise holidays, in exclusive partnership with multi award-winning cruise operator Uniworld and featuring door-to-door transfers from any UK address, deserve

to be called ‘The World’s Best River Cruises’. Our 2013 brochure showcases a host of perennially popular programmes, along with seven brand new itineraries and three brand new super-luxurious cruise ships.

Book by 31 December and take advantage of outstanding early booking discounts up to £500 per person*, with exclusive extra loyalty savings if you have travelled with Titan or Uniworld before.

INCLUDED AS STANDARD Door-to-door transfers wherever you live in the UK

Direct, scheduled �ights 5� boutique river cruise vessels Best river-view staterooms (Zagat Survey®) Best river cruise dining (Zagat Survey®) The best in-room amenities

Private butler service in suites†

Complimentary �ne wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner*

The �nest onboard amenities, including a Serenity River Spa

Signature lectures by experts A choice of included shore excursions

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T he winners of Cruise International’s Best Luxury River Cruise Line award, Uniworld offers the ultimate indulgent river cruise experience.

In terms of service and attention to detail they remain unsurpassed, and the fabulously over-the-top opulence of flagship SS Antoinette means she is still queen of the world’s river ships.

In exclusive partnership with Titan, Uniworld offers five-star boutique holidays featuring award-winning accommodation, excursions and dining. Guests enjoy the ultimate in relaxing luxury travel with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service providing door-to-door transfers wherever they live in the UK. On board, culinary teams prepare a selection of sumptuous offerings using only the finest and freshest ingredients.

And with an average of 130 guests on board, the crew are able to anticipate individual preferences and offer those extra special touches that will make you feel at home.

On-board eleganceAntoinette is surely the most wonderful river cruise ship afloat, while River Beatrice and the new Queen Isabel are also leading the way on the rivers they sail. With sumptuous interiors, spacious and cleverly-designed staterooms, fine cuisine (including complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner), and insightful shore excursions included at every major port of call, Uniworld’s vessels offer some of the most relaxing and rejuvenating travel experiences available.

Local artists and entertainers perform during each Uniworld river cruise, and guests can also enjoy Signature Lectures on a variety of topics such as art, music and architecture. On-board demonstrations relating to the regions cruised include glass blowing, cookery classes and more.

Captivating shore excursionsUniworld’s river cruise itineraries mean that the discerning traveller is able to choose from an impressive and varied programme of destinations and excursions across the world. The Mekong, Danube, Rhine, Seine and Nile are just some of the great rivers that are sailed by Uniworld’s vessels, and each itinerary gets to the very heart of these incredible destinations, giving a real feel for local history, people and customs.

Uniworld also offer three new programmes to help personalise your river cruise journey, at no extra charge. These include excursion options in selected cities designed to provide alternative experiences; gentle walking tours; and a ‘Go Active’ programme, allowing guests to cycle, hike or explore the countryside at their own pace.

In a market that is becoming increasingly popular, Titan and Uniworld continue to distance themselves from the competition by providing a complete service that’s a cut above the rest, leading the way on the world’s most spectacular rivers.

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RIVERCRUISE LINE

most luxurious The world’s

river cruisesUniworld’s fleet of deluxe boutique vessels offers

exceptional holidays in stunning settings

For more information on holidays with Uniworld, visit

www.titantravel.co.uk/uniworld or call 0800 988 5175

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Thomson Cruises (Highly Commended)

Silversea Cruises(Highly Commended)

Fred. Olsen comes out on top in the value for money stakes this year. The company has recognised the popularity of all-inclusive cruising, offering new all-inclusive drinks packages, and has launched an early booking ‘Price Pledge’ across its 2013/14 cruise programme.

A haven of calm and tranquility on MSC’s big and bustling ships, the Aurea Spa is again a worthy winner of this award. Guests can choose a variety of treatments from Balinese or hot stone massages to detox programmes that help relax and rejuvenate in beautiful, tranquil surroundings with floor-to-ceiling sea views. You can even opt for a blow dry and manicure before heading out to one of the many on-board restaurants to feel truly pampered and glamorous on your travels.

Thomson Cruises’ ships offer a range of cruises, from family-friendly to adults-only, and also ‘cruise and stay’ options.

Catering to all types of travellers, Siversea’s specialised wellness programmes are designed for men and women.

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This advert should be read in conjunction with Princess Cruises Booking Conditions which can be found in the Mediterranean & Scandinavia 2013 1st edition brochure. Prices shown are cruise only, subject to availability based upon the lowest available grade within the stateroom type speci ed and include Government Fees and Taxes. Prices are correct at time of going to print, and may go up or down. †Free balcony upgrade is from the lowest available unobstructed Oceanview to the lowest available Balcony, and on Royal Princess from the lowest available Balcony to the lowest available Deluxe Balcony. *Upgrade to a Mini-Suite from £200pp on cruises up to nine nights, and from £400pp on all other cruises. CRUISE EXTRA: Passengers who book a balcony stateroom or above are o�ered the option of either free onboard spending money, free coach transfers or free car parking. #Free onboard spending money is $100 per stateroom on cruises of 10 nights or less, and $200 per stateroom on cruises of 11 nights or more. O�er excludes inside and oceanview staterooms and third/fourth passengers. Onboard spending money may be used on a single cruise only and expires at the end of that cruise. ^Free car parking is available on Crown, Ocean and Caribbean Princess cruises sailing roundtrip from Southampton or Dover. Free coach transfers are available on Crown Princess cruises of 7 nights or longer sailing roundtrip from Southampton, and Caribbean Princess 17/6/13 sailing. O�er excludes inside and oceanview staterooms and third/fourth passengers. Car parking and coach transfers must be con rmed at the time of booking, and booked directly with the relevant company no later than 35 days prior to the cruise. Princess Cruises cannot be held responsible for any passenger who does not book their car parking with or coach transfers with the relevant company. All o�ers are subject to availability on new bookings made by 31 October 2012.

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Here’s a sample of some of the 2013 Cruise Extra cruises available. Visit www.princess.com for more details.

Fares are cruise only ppFREE BALCONY

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Interior Oceanview Balcony Mini suite Suite

Canary Islands Crown Princess • 11 nights • 30 Apr, 1 Jun 2013

Southampton • Las Palmas • Santa Cruz de Tenerife • Arrecife • Madeira

Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela) • SouthamptonFares based on 30 Apr departure. Fares for other departures may vary.

£999 £1,449 £1,449 £1,849 £3,585

Norwegian Fjords Crown Princess • 8 nights • 10 Aug, 1 Sep 2013

Southampton • Bergen • Flaam/Sognefjord • Olden/Nordfjord • Hellesylt Geiranger Fjord scenic cruising • Geiranger Fjord • Stavanger • SouthamptonFares based on 1 Sep departure. Fares for other departures may vary.

£899 £1,099 £1,099 £1,299 £2,615

Mediterranean Medley Crown Princess • 14 nights 11 May, 27 Jul, 30 Sep 2013

Southampton • Barcelona • Monte Carlo • Florence/Pisa (Livorno) • Rome (Civitavecchia) • Naples (for Capri & Pompeii) • Ajaccio • Gibraltar • SouthamptonFares based on 11 May departure. Fares for other departures may vary.

£1,299 £1,749 £1,749 £2,149 £4,055

Mediterranean & Adriatic Crown Princess • 17 nights • 12 Jun, 9 Sep 2013

Southampton • Seville (Cádiz) • Valletta • Venice • Ljubljana (Koper) Dubrovnik • Corfu • Gibraltar • SouthamptonFares based on 9 Sep departure. Fares for other departures may vary

£1,899 £2,449 £2,449 £2,849 £4,625

Mediterranean & Scandinavia 2013

Fares are cruise only pp

• FREE Balcony upgrades†« • Mini-suite upgrades from £200pp*PLUS book a Balcony or above to choose one of these fantastic benefits:• FREE car parking^

• FREE coach transfers^

• OR up to $200 per couple FREE onboard spending money#

Balcony upgrades†« ini-suite upgrades from £200pp*

For more details of these and many more Princess cruises, please contact your ABTA travel agent or visit princess.com

To request your FREE copy of our Mediterranean & Scandinavia 2013 brochure call 0844 579 0099princess.com

Book now to receive some fantastic benefits, including FREE balcony upgrades† on all featured cruises, mini-suite upgrades from just £200pp* PLUS a choice of FREE car parking in Southampton or Dover^, FREE coach transfers to and from Southampton^ or up to $200 FREE onboard spending money# when you book a balcony stateroom or above.

Free car parking is available on all Crown Princess, Caribbean Princess and Ocean Princess cruises sailing roundtrip from Southampton or Dover when you book a balcony stateroom or above. Free car parking must be con rmed at the time of booking, quoting RDB. Once your cruise booking is con rmed, contact Cruise and Passenger Services to book parking in Southampton (tel: 0845 0713939; www.candps.com), or Dover Cruise Port to book parking in Dover (tel: 0844 5041771; www.doverport.co.uk), quoting RDB and your six-digit cruise booking reference. Car parking can only be booked from 72 hours after you have con rmed your cruise until 35 days prior to your cruise departure.

Free coach transfers between Southampton and a range of pick-up points around the UK are available on all Crown Princess cruises of 7 nights or longer sailing roundtrip from Southampton, as well as the North Cape & Norwegian Fjords cruise on Caribbean Princess, when you book a balcony stateroom or above. Free coach transfers must be con rmed at the time of booking, quoting RDC. Once your cruise booking is con rmed please book your coach transfers by calling Eavesway Travel on 01942 727985, or visit www.eaveswaytravel.com, quoting RDC and your six-digit cruise booking reference. Coach transfers can only be booked from 72 hours after you have con rmed your cruise until 35 days prior to your cruise departure.

Remember - if you choose not to take advantage of our free parking or coach transfers, or you are booking a ®y-cruise, you can opt to receive up to $200 FREE onboard spending money# instead!

benefits PLUS a choice of FREE car parking

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines(Highly Commended)

Carnival Cruise Lines(Highly Commended)

The highlight of a river cruise for many people is the ease of hopping on and off at different destinations, as the ships often dock in the very centre of cities and places of interest, without the need for lengthy coach journeys or queuing through customs. Uniworld’s shore excursions are included in the cruise price and range from special visits to museums, castles and restaurants to classical concerts, elegant receptions, and home-hosted lunches. They also offer walking tours in selected cities and ‘Go Active’ excursions.

For many the entertainment is one of the main draws of a cruise holiday, with shows of all kinds often of the highest quality. Princess wins this new award for the continued high quality of the live performances on board their ships. Princess Signature Shows are featured on every cruise, entertaining passengers with lively music, stunning choreography, and some of the largest casts at sea.

Fred. Olsen’s shore excursions are consistently popular and well researched, from tours of Amsterdam’s canals to jeep safaris.

Featuring talented singers, musicians and dancers performing crowd-thrilling numbers, Carnival’s stage shows are fun for everyone.

BEST SHORE EXCURSIONSUNIWORLD

BEST FORENTERTAINMENTPRINCESS CRUISES

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Cunard (Highly Commended)

Hurtigruten (Highly Commended)

Fred. Olsen gains another top spot with its Vistas cruise programme. On selected cruises, they offer a range of activities and entertainment that adds to your holiday experience, from enlightening talks by guest speakers who are experts in their field, to specially tailored Shore Tours designed to help bring places to life.

Voyages to Antiquity combines the excitement of exploring incredible locations with the comfort and service of boutique-style cruising on board a small ship. The company has just one vessel but the handsome MV Aegean Odyssey is spacious and elegant, offering educational and informative holidays for the more adventurous traveller.

Cunard’s enrichment programmes offer a vast array of lectures and events to expand your horizons on board.

The Norwegian line continues to be a big hit with those of you who want an authentic and adventurous experience.

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The essence of taste reaches far beyond the culinary creations of our Master Chef, Jacques Pépin.

It’s in the hand-selected furnishings of our gourmet restaurants. It’s in our richly appointed

staterooms and lounges. It’s how our staff warmly welcomes you to the comfort of our

country club-casual ambiance. From the serenity of our Canyon Ranch SpaClub®

to the allure of more than 300 global destinations, our style reflects your tastes.

The essence of taste is Value without compromise.

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Holland America Line (Highly Commended)

Dining on board a Cunard ship is always a superior experience, but it is also unique in that where you eat is determined by class. The Verandah Grills on Queen Mary and the original Queen Elizabeth were perhaps the most exclusive dining rooms at sea, available to first-class passengers who wanted a truly exclusive experience. In keeping with this tradition, The Verandah restaurant on the new Queen Elizabeth offers an experience that encompasses exquisite cuisine, contemporary design and impeccable service, with a menu created by Chef Zimmermann that is a fabulous celebration of French cuisine.

Exclusive to Holland America Line’s Signature-class ships, the Tamarind Restaurant offers exceptional Pan-Asian fare.

BEST FOR FOODCUNARD LINE

Norwegian Cruise Line (Highly Commended)

Carnival wins in this category for their understandably popular new attraction – the 5D cinema on board Breeze. Films here don’t just jump off the screen, they practically make the audience a part of the action. The special effects explode from the screen as you hear the floor rumble around you and feel the wind in your hair.

The ice bar on board the Epic is one of only 14 true ice bars in the world, set at or below 17 degrees. Cosy faux fur coats are provided.

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Virgin Holidays Cruises(Highly Commended)

Saga Taxis(Highly Commended)

The largest independent cruise retailer began offering cruise holidays 170 years ago with the first Thomas Cook Nile cruise. Today the company offers holidays from over 30 top cruise lines and with 250 ships.

Titan considers the transfers to and from the international airport to be amongst the most important aspects of your holiday. Done right, they can preserve that delightful sense of anticipation at the start and relaxation at the end. Every one of their tour and cruise holidays includes the VIP Home Departure Service, transferring you from your front door to the airport and back again in fine style.

You were impressed by Virgin’s extensive range of cruise holidays, early booking offers and great value deals.

Saga can arrange any type of airport transfer for any party size in over 7,000 resorts and cities worldwide, making your holiday stress-free right from the start.

BEST CRUISE AGENTTHOMAS COOK

BEST SERVICE/PRODUCTTITAN VIP HOME DEPARTURE

Celebrity Cruises(Highly Commended)

Royal Caribbean are well known for their innovative ships that really have something for everyone, from rock climbing walls to Flowrider, the first ever surf-simulator at sea. The Sports Deck on board Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas even features an adrenalin-pumping Zip Line.

With categories divided into Taste, Learn, Revive and Play, Celebrity has a variety of on-board fun for the whole family.

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Call FREE to request your brochure on 0800 988 5175 quoting CI10 CRU or visit www.titantravel.co.ukOpening times: Monday & Tuesday 8.30am – 7pm Wednesday – Friday 8.30am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Cruise & TourTitan’s unique ‘Cruise & Tour’ concept combines luxuriously carefree cruising with award-winning escorted touring, for holidays that offer the best of both worlds. Our brochure includes 15 new itineraries and a host of added value elements including prepaid gratuities.

River CruiseElegant, romantic and comfortable, there is no better way to discover the spectacular scenery and glittering cultural treasures of Europe, Egypt and China than a river cruise. Titan’s new brochure includes special offers such as low or no single supplements.

OUR NEW CRUISE BROCHURES ARE OUT NOW!

FULLY ESCORTED CRUISE HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR TO YOUR FRONT DOOR

Titan’s new-look Cruise & Tour and River Cruise brochures are packed with unforgettable escorted cruise holidays, our expert tour managers providing invaluable assistance onboard and on journeys ashore*. Operating in partnership with some of the world’s most renowned operators, these sensational itineraries introduce you to the myriad highlights of regions and rivers as diverse as Alaska and the Galapagos, the Rhine and the Mekong.

Whichever cruise holiday you choose, you’ll enjoy exceptional quality and sensational value, including full board meals, a number of shore excursions and door-to-door transfers with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service®.

STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... STOP PRESSTitan were delighted to be recognised by more than 20,000 independent voters at the Cruise International Awards on 12 September 2012.

Titan won the BEST CRUISE PRODUCT OR SERVICE award for its door-to-door VIP Home Departure Service!


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W hen you’re setting off on holiday, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. That’s why Titan’s innovative VIP Home

Departure Service was the well-deserved winner of the ‘Best Cruise Product or Service’ category at this year’s Cruise International Awards. With their own constantly updated fleet of luxuriously appointed, fully-licensed private hire vehicles, Titan ensure that their guests always travel in total comfort and style, to and from their destination.

Titan’s exclusive partnership with Best Luxury River Cruise Line winners Uniworld means they can take discerning travellers on holidays cruising some of the world’s most majestic rivers in unparalleled elegance. There is no better way to discover the spectacular scenery and cultural treasures of Europe, Egypt, Cambodia, Vietnam and China than a river cruise, and together Titan and Uniworld offer superb choice, from the Rhine and Danube to the Mekong, the Yangtze and the waterways of Russia.

The VIP Home Departure Service is the original and best private holiday transport service – and it’s just one element of the exceptional


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holiday experience Titan offer. They really go out of their way to ensure complete peace of mind, while satisfying the most adventurous spirit. Their Cruise and Tour concept combines luxuriously carefree cruising with award-winning escorted touring, for holidays that offer customers the best of both worlds.

Titan’s expertly crafted holidays, many of which are presented in partnership with the world’s most renowned cruise operators, feature, as standard, full-board cruise accommodation, carefully selected and centrally located hotels, scheduled flights and the services of a tour manager on the majority of itineraries. Many also feature a number of included visits, excursions and a land stay, and customers outside England and Wales needn’t feel disadvantaged with complimentary regional flights

and home transfers available on every departure.

Titan’s two new brochures, Cruise & Tour and River Cruise, feature fantastic itineraries, plus a host of added value elements including pre-paid gratuities and special offers such as low or no single supplements, ensuring unparalleled value for money and the holiday of a lifetime, every time.

For a brochure visit titantravel.co.uk or call 0800 988 5175

In a class of their ownTitan were well-deserved winners at this year’s

Cruise International awards and offer a truly exceptional holiday experience

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We were delighted to be named‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’ and ‘Best for Learning’

in the 2012 Cruise International Awards.At Fred. Olsen we do our utmost to give people the best possible holiday experience and we’re pleased to have been successful in these awards two years in a row. It shows our work is noticed by the people who matter.

We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to Cruise International readers for voting and look forward to welcoming you on board in the near future.

Fred. Olsen makes cruising even better valueWe’re not one to rest on our laurels, now we’ve made cruising even more affordable by introducing an All Inclusive drinks package.* So you can enjoy selected wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks for just £5 per day. This is available for departures 6th April 2013 onwards but you’ll need to hurry as the offer ends 5th November 2012!

For a Fred. Olsen brochure, visit fredolsencruises.com contact your travel agent or call 0800 0355 102

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Stockholm (Highly Commended)

With its natural beauty, unspoiled landscapes and deep fjords, Norway is the perfect cruise destination. You will rarely be out of sight of land and so will always have something to see. This constantly changing backdrop, from the temperate climes of Bergen in the south to the glacier-covered Svalbard Islands on the edge of the Arctic, makes for one of the most inspiring cruise journeys in the world.

Sweden’s beautiful capital has a beguiling mix of heritage and history, tradition and modernity and makes a fantastic stopover.

BEST DESTINATION(EUROPE)NORWAY

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Carnival Cruise Lines(Highly Commended)

Winning for the second year in a row, Disney Cruise Line is, unsurprisingly, hugely popular with children, who love meeting their favourite characters at sea. But there’s plenty for the adults too on these luxury ships and this year’s majestic new Disney Fantasy will capture the hearts and imagination of the whole family.

Carnival’s wonderful kids’ club Camp Carnival, which offers tons of activities, makes it a worthy runner up in this category.

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Stunning scenery, breathtaking glaciers and abundant wildlife – the US state of Alaska offers unforgettable holiday moments that are accessible to everyone.

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Spectacular sceneryAlaska has a longer coastline than all the other US states combined, and more than 17 of the 20 highest peaks in Alaska are found there. It also boasts half the world’s glaciers – it’s estimated that there are more than 100,000 glaciers in the state.

Amazing adventuresIf you’re looking for a taste of adventure, Alaska has it all from the mild to the wild. Raft a world-class river, kayak, hike or bike a mountain trail. Take a fishing trip or join a sightseeing cruise.

All-year round destinationAlaska is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun – it receives more sunlight in spring and summer than any other state and many other parts of the world.

Winter is not as cold as you might think, and Alaska’s most popular and iconic winter experiences include dog mushing, viewing the magnificent Northern Lights, snowboarding, skiing

and a wealth of cultural events – plus delicious Alaskan seafood to try.

New routes from the UKIcelandair (icelandair.com) is launching a new route from Reykjavik to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, from 15 May 2013. It’s also increasing its services from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Glasgow airports to the Icelandic capital, offering easy connections, and a faster and more economical way for Brits to travel to Alaska, shaving five hours off other routes. The flights are perfect for those interested in small ship cruising or adventure cruising from Anchorage.

Whether you’re visiting Alaska on a cruise or flying there from the UK for a holiday, there has never been a better time to visit.

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Jamaica (Highly Commended)

Alaska is America’s Last Frontier, an unspoilt wilderness of soaring eagles, prowling bears and spouting whales, of majestic peaks, eye-wateringly beautiful fjords and glaciers that stretch as far as the eye can see. But it’s also surprisingly easy to get to – and around 10 cruise lines sail in Alaska during the short season, from mid-May to mid-September, offering a range of excursions.

Golf, rum and golden sands bring visitors flocking to Jamaica but the Caribbean’s fifth largest island also has a fascinating history.

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Cunard – Three Ships(Highly Commended)

This incredible milestone on 3 July was celebrated in style with all seven ships of the P&O Cruises fleet together in their home port of Southampton on the same day. Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal and Darcey Bussell were among the honoured guests as the ships with their gleaming white hulls sailed past in a procession from Southampton Water out into the Solent.

Cunard Line celebrated Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee with the three ships of the Cunard fleet arriving in formation at their home port of Southampton.

BEST CRUISE EVENTP&O CRUISES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

Daivd Dingle, CBE, joined P&O Cruises in 1978 and became Managing Director in 2000. In June 2007 he was appointed CEO of Carnival UK, with full operating responsibility for P&O Cruises and Cunard.

The first of our two international Lifetime Achievement award winners, Gianluigi Aponte founded in MSC in 1970. Today it is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise group, employing over 12,000 people.

Currently overseeing the building of Royal Princess, Rai began his career with Princess Cruises as assistant cruise director but was quickly promoted. Today he is the Executive Vice President of Fleet Operations.

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Celebrity Cruises(Highly Commended)

Hundreds of you sent in your photos for this category, and the winning photo was chosen by our judges. Bronwyn took her winning photo of Emerald Princess while on a cruise in the Caribbean. The judges were particularly impressed with the vibrant colours and composition of the photo.

With categories divided into Taste, Learn, Revive and Play, Celebrity has a variety of on-board fun for the whole family.

BEST CRUISEPHOTOBRONWYN MOON

Carol Marlow - P&O Cruises(Highly Commended)

Bubbly blogger John Heald unsurprisingly wins this award again for his irreverent cruise musings. Carnival Cruise Lines’ senior cruise director keeps us entertained from all over the world and he answers about 60 questions about cruising every day.

The Managing Director of P&O Cruises, Carol Marlow, gives a fabulous insight into the world of cruise.

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