EC&O Venues Earls Court And Olympia

The Daily Telegraph presents The CRUISE Show, 27-28 March 2010, Olympia, London

What’s your idea of the perfect cruise?

Sailing the South Pacific on a tall ship?  A tranquil river cruise through forested valleys?  An expedition to Antarctica aboard an ice breaker?   A fun-filled sunshine holiday in the Caribbean?  Exploring the Ganges in a traditional steamer? The ultimate spa break?  

Whatever you have in mind, check out The CRUISE Show, the UK’s only travel exhibition dedicated to cruising.  All the major and specialist cruise lines will be on hand, offering inspiration, information and practical advice to help you find your ideal holiday at sea. 

You’ll learn that cruises come in all shapes and sizes: from Med mini-breaks taking in Barcelona and Ibiza, to 57-day journeys from Southampton to Sydney.   You’ll find out about every different cruise ship imaginable, from resort-style ships that contain climbing walls and ice rinks, to smaller more intimate vessels that carry a handful of passengers and everything else in between. 

The show will open your eyes to a huge range of unusual destinations including Russia, Alaska, the Norwegian fjords, the Amazon and the Middle East. For the most adventurous there are expedition cruises to the Polar Regions or the Galapagos Island, and wildlife cruises that offer whale-watching in the Sea of Cortez or penguins in the Falklands. 

Or for something really unusual, how about travelling by boat to the World Cup in Cape Town on a working Royal Mail ship – even staying on-board to cut out the hassle of booking hotels?  Or travel to the Cannes Film Festival on a tall ship, stopping off at the Monaco Grand Prix along the way.  Or cruise in to Venice just in time for the Redentore Festival which features hundreds of colourful boats, gondola races and spectacular fireworks. 

There will be a packed programme of talks, lectures and Q&A sessions led by industry experts and journalists who will be offering impartial advice and passing on their hot tips for the next big thing in cruising.

• Sky Travel ‘Meet The Experts’ Travel Theatre – practical advice from the experts to help you get the most out of your next cruise.
• New Ships Travel Theatre – find out more about the new ships launched in 2009 and 2010.
• Specialist Cruise Theatre – includes a talk by Douglas Ward, editor of the influential Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships who has taken over 1,000 cruises in 40 years in the business.

Other attractions at The CRUISE Show include:
       

• Exclusive show offers, discounts and competitions!  Not available on the high street!
• MSC Aurea Spa & Relax Zone – Spa and relax to the rhythms of the waves… and find out more about MSC cruises.
• Rock-climbing wall – have a go at one of the most exciting activities available on Royal Caribbean International’s ships.
• Art Exhibitions – meet with “the biggest art fraud of the 20th century” and also view some of John Myatt’s work on display.

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EDITOR’S NOTES

The CRUISE Show takes place at London’s Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London W14, on Saturday, March 27, from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, March 28, from 10am-4pm.

Tickets cost £6 purchased in advance and £10 on the door. Under 16s are free.

For full details and to book tickets call visit www.cruisingshow.co.uk or call 0871 230 7158

A stunning collection of photographs is available for press use.

For further information please contact Emma Dowson
on 020 8543 7436/ 07726 321622 or emma@escapeevents.com