16 January 2009

Asia itineraries detailed by Voyages of Discovery

Voyages of Discovery has detailed its first itineraries in Asia in a 2009-10 Word of Cruising brochure.

The programme includes new destinations such asSri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and HongKong.

Highlights include a 20-day Bangkok, Bali & Beyond voyage, departing 3 January 3, 2010, starting at £2,750 per person and a 15-day Asian Capitals and Vietnam voyage departing January 17, 2010, from £2,475.

New for this summeris a visit to Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, on a 15-day North Cape, Arctic Circleand Russia voyage that departs on July 19 and leads-in at £1,679.

The lead-in price is £649 for an eight-day Cruise to the Riviera voyage departing September 3 this year.

From May to late August next year, all cruises on MV Discovery will depert fromHarwich. Ex-UK cruises range from Scandinavia to Russia, including the Baltic and Northern Waters.

Managing director David Yellow said: "This is our first year-round brochure for some time and it’s packed full of unique itineraries which run from this April to as far ahead as May 2010.

"As well as a number of exciting new destinations, the brochure also includes full details of all of our combination cruises, Grand Voyages and add-on city stays.

"With early booking discounts of up to 50%, on-board gratuities and port charges included - unlike many other cruise lines - plus a no surcharge guarantee, our cruises remain excellent value for money."

by Phil Davies