Cruise Thomas Cook Sets 2010 Ships on ‘Sail’

April 3, 2009 - PRLog -- Cruise Thomas Cook , the UK’s number one cruise retailer, has gone on sale today with P&O Cruises’ new 2010 cruise ship, Azura.  Cunard’s new cruiseliner, Queen Elizabeth, will shortly follow suit, with cruises available to book from 1st April for Cunard World Club Members and 2nd April for all other customers.

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To help make cruising in 2010 plain sailing, Cruise Thomas Cook is offering early booking discounts of up to £1,000 savings per cabin on Azura bookings made before 20th April 2009.  Up to £250 on board spend per cabin (or £500 for past P&O passengers and Portunas club members) and free car parking will also be offered on Azura bookings made before 30th June 2009, while payment plans will be available to help consumers plan their holiday budgets in advance.  

•   P&O Cruises’ Azura http://www.thomascook.com/cruise/lines/p-and-o/
A new addition to the P&O Cruises family, Azura represents a return to P&O’s ‘classic’ values of service, quality and relaxation.  Offering sophisticated and stylish cruising, Azura’s contemporary styling combined with classic cruise elements will appeal to couples, singles and families alike.

In addition to the standard of facilities expected of P&O Cruises, Azura features an outdoor cinema ‘SeaScreen’, an exclusive spa terrace as well as single staterooms – a first for the P&O fleet.  To give it added star quality, Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar has opened Indian restaurant, Sindhu on board, while Saturday Kitchen’s wine expert Olly Smith has selected wines for The Glass House wine bar and restaurant.

With 16 ex-UK cruises and 10 Caribbean Fly cruises, available for the 2010/11 season, Azura will take in a total of 48 ports in 27 countries.  Its maiden voyage sets sail on 12 April 2010 with a 16 night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton.

Cruise Thomas Cook - 16 night Mediterranean Cruise from £1,369 per person
Cruising with P&O’s Azura from Southampton to Malaga, Katakolon, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice, Korcula and Gibraltar, back to Southampton - departing 12th April 2010.
0800 916 6070, www.cruisethomascook.com or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places  

•   Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth
The art deco interior of Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, combined with classic entertainment in the form of traditional dance supper clubs and Cunard’s Classic Film Club will transport cruisers back to the golden age of ocean travel.

A games deck offering lawn bowling, croquet and paddle tennis is reminiscent of cruise days gone by, while the Kew Garden’s inspired glass-roofed Garden Lounge offers the perfect setting to enjoy afternoon tea in or dining and dancing under the stars.

With fares starting from as low as £539, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth prices are equally reminiscent of the Good Old Days!  

Cruise Thomas Cook - 5 night Gallic Debut Cruise from £539 per person
Cruising with Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth from Southampton to Amsterdam, Bruges and Normandy and back to Southampton - departing 26th November 2010.
0800 916 6070, www.cruisethomascook.com or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places  


Additional 2010 sailings from P&O, Cunard and Princess Cruises will go on sale at Cruise Thomas Cook from 16th April 2009.  Ocean Village cruises will follow in late summer.

For more information on choosing a cruise for 2010, please contact one of Cruise Thomas Cook’s specialist agents on 0800 916 6070, at www.cruisethomascook.com or pop into your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places  

All prices based on 2 adults sharing unless stated otherwise.  Optional supplements may be applicable at the time of booking.  Correct at the time of issue however subject to change.