The Cruise Lines
Airtours
Airtours launched its cruise division, Sun Cruises, in 1995 and now owns and manages a fleet of four ships. The company offers quality, year-round cruising which is affordable and informal. Most of its cruises can be combined with land stays, and departures are available from many UK regional airports.
| The Fleet | Destinations |
| Seawing
754 pax Carousel 1,062 pax Sundream 1,004 pax Sunbird 1,550 pax |
Caribbean Mediterranean Canaries Transatlantic |
Carnival Cruises Lines
Carnival is the largest cruise line in the world with a modern fleet of "fun" ships or "floating resorts". Carnival offers informal cruising appealing to all ages and lifestyles. They also have year-round Caribbean fly cruises, ideal to combine with a stay in Florida.
| The Fleet | Destinations |
Tropicale 1,022 pax Holiday 1,452 pax Jubilee 1,486 pax Celebration 1,486 pax Fantasy 2,044 pax Ecstasy 2,040 pax Sensation 2,040 pax Fascination 2,040 pax Imagination 2,040 pax Inspiration 2,040 pax Carnival Destiny 2,642 pax Elation 2,040 pax Paradise 2,040 pax
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The Caribbean
Mexico |
Celebrity Cruises
Launched in 1990, Celebrity Cruises is a five star, luxury cruise line offering an elegant and sophisticated holiday experience with an emphasis on high standards of service and excellent cruising. Prices start at £1,040 per person for e nine-night Caribbean cruise. Link to their online booking website here.
| The Fleet | Destinations |
| Horizon
1,354 pax Zenith 1,374 pax Century 1,750 pax Galaxy 1,896 pax Mercury 1,896 pax |
Mediterranean Northern Europe Caribbean Bermuda Mexico Florida Transcanal Alaska |
Costa Cruises
Italian operated Costa Cruises is one of the biggest and most established cruise lines in the world with a modern fleet of six ships and a seventh (Costa Atlantica) under construction in Finland. On board, the passenger mix is cosmopolitan while the style of the ships, the warm hospitality and fine food are all synonymous with Costa's Italian roots.
| The Fleet | Destinations |
| Costa Marina
760 pax Costa Allegra 806 pax Costa Riviera 958 pax Costa Classica 1,300 pax Costa Romantica 1,350 pax Costa Victoria 1,928 pax |
Mediterranean Caribbean and South America Norwegian Fjords and Baltic Capitals Transatlantic |