The CRUISE show theatres will be packed with information and inspiration to help you find your perfect voyage. Discover the latest and greatest new ships being launched, learn about exciting new routes and destinations, hear from leading experts and cruise journalists who have an insider's view of the best cruise trends. Make sure you bring your questions, as our panel of experts are there to provide you with all the essential information that will help you to plan your dream cruise.
Theatre 1 – Ask the Experts
Find out everything there is know about cruising by joining the debate with our panel of experts. In these sessions you will hear from cruise line executives, industry experts and journalists who will share their insider knowledge and tips – don’t miss this great opportunity to uncover all aspects from the world of cruising.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:45
New to Cruise, Get on the Right Ship.
With so many different ship styles to choose from, make sure you get it right the first time. We all have diffirent tastes and requirements when considering our holiday options – so come and find out about ship sizes, accommodation options, onboard entertainment, shore excursions and much more.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
Amazing Cruise Destinations.
With hundreds of ships, sailing to thousands of destinations – the places that you can visit on a cruise are endless. From short haul cruises in Europe and the Mediterranean, to further and more exciting destinations such as the Far East or South America. Join our panel of experts and uncover the hottest itineraries and destinations that you can cruise to right now.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
Planning the Perfect Family Cruise. State of the art resort style ships with everything on board from; water parks, kids clubs, outdoor climbing walls - to free time for spa treatments or some down-time for mum and dad. Discover how a cruise holiday will deliver fun for the whole family, straight from our panel of cruise experts.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
Grand Voyages and Epic Journeys.
Travelling around the world on a cruise presents a wonderful opportunity to experience different cultures and exotic destinations. With options to set off on an around the world cruise or to join only a section thereof, these longer voyages offer the chance to explore a multitude of amazing cities and to take in unrivalled sceneries.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
Cruising Down the River.
From China or Cambodia, to Russia and the European Waterways, river cruising offers a fascinating and relaxing travel experience to explore new cultures, historic cities and beautiful countryside.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 16:00 till 16:45
Ultimate Luxury: Upgrade to All-Inclusive.
Free flights, free excursions and spacious accommodation with brilliant and personalised service. Get a complete view on luxury cruising and you will find that all-inclusive luxury cruising is not only for the privileged few.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:45
Cruising for Winter Sun.
Get away this winter with a cruise to some exciting destinations packed with sunshine. With itineraries to the Caribbean, Spain and the Canaries to more exotic places like the Middle East and India – start your winter escape with this session.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
The World From Your Doorstep.
No fly cruises are on the rise and very popular, departures from the UK mean that your holiday starts as soon as step onboard. You can be sipping a cocktail next to pool even before the ship sets sail. Without flights these local departures offer great value for money to many exciting destinations.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
New to Cruise, Get on the Right Ship.
With so many different ship styles to choose from, make sure you get it right first time. We all have diffirent tastes and requirements when considering our holiday options – so come and find out about ship sizes, accommodation options, onboard entertainment, shore excursions and much more.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
Ultimate Luxury: Upgrade to All-Inclusive.
Free flights, free excursions and spacious accommodation with brilliant and personalised service. Get a complete view on luxury cruising and you will find that all-inclusive luxury cruising is not only for the privileged few.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
CRUISE Show Review and Looking Ahead with the Experts.
As the Birmingham CRUISE Show draws to a close, our panel of experts review the event with highlights of the weekend and close it all off with a look into the next 12-months ahead.
Theatre 2 – Meet the cruise lines
Get face-to-face with the world’s leading cruise companies and the people who can tell you how to get the most out of your next cruise. Find out what life is like onboard, explore the newest ships, uncover the many different cruise styles and accommodation types a cruise holiday can offer, plus get the latest on the hottest new cruise destinations and trends. This is your chance to get the information that you can’t find on the Internet or in a glossy brochure.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:45
Carnival Cruise Lines. Come and learn all about Mediterranean cruising onboard Carnival Breeze, the latest funship from Carnival Cruise Lines, launching June 2012. As well as “fun-tastic” family amenities including waterslides, an aqua park and an innovative ropes course at sea, this new resort at sea will offer Serenity adults-only areas, and a choice of dining, activities and entertainment that will appeal to everyone; plus time to explore some of the Med’s hot spots!
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
Royal Caribbean International – Pack More into your holiday
Learn all about how Royal Caribbean International continues to raise the bar in cruising. With 22 incredible ships including the ‘worlds largest cruise ship’, Royal Caribbean International offers a great value holiday for all ages. The ships are more action packed than most land resorts with cruise industry firsts including a park longer than a football pitch complete with 12,000 real trees and plants, a zip wire eight decks up, West End productions including Saturday Night Fever and Hairspray and family favourites Shrek and Donkey from DreamWorks onboard some of the fleet. If you fancy sailing from home this year pop by to learn all about the UK based Independence of the Seas. With 15 decks of activities including ice skating, rock climbing and the H20 Zone children’s water park, it’s a great choice for the whole family.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
What to look out for in 2012. Telegraph Travel's cruise correspondent Jane Archer will be looking at what's hot for cruising in 2012, from new ships and river cruise boats to some of the most exciting itineraries to look out for.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
Celebrity Cruises.
With the launch of Celebrity Cruises’ fifth new ship in five years just around the corner, learn all about what makes Celebrity Cruises so unique. With real grass lawns and the cruise line’s iconic Aquaclass accommodation, come and see what makes this luxury cruise line award winning. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines in the world, come and hear about Celebrity Cruises what’s in store for the next ship Celebrity Reflection, as well as the extensive revitalization of the existing fleet.
Celebrity Eclipse is based from Southampton offering UK holiday makers the opportunity to sail to the Mediterranean from home in luxury. Celebrity Cruises offers cruises in Alaska, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, Europe, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
The World of P&O Cruises. An insight into the world of P&O Cruises, including a romp through 175 years of maritime history and a look at what makes a holiday at sea with the cruise experts still so special.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 16:00 till 16:45
Chartering a cruise ship for family, friends and special occasions with SeaDream Yacht Club. The uniqueness of a cruise ship makes them ideal “destinations” for exclusive use. For families cruise ships afford a unique privacy which you can’t get on land and fantastic value too. Their uniqueness makes them sensational as a wedding location, ideal for celebrating important birthdays and perfect for wider gatherings of family and friends.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:00
Book your perfect cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line. Find out why our past, present and future makes Norwegian Cruise Line the ideal choice for first time and seasoned cruisers alike. Our Freestyle Cruising options present you with the freedom to enjoy a carefree holiday experience, packed with fun and flexibility.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
Azamara Club Cruises.
Come and discover what makes the destination-immersive cruise line so special. Azamara Club Cruises holidays are designed for travellers who want to not only see the places and cultures they visit, but to live them. The two intimate, 694-guest ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, offer a boutique European hotel ambience with extraordinary service including English trained Butlers and fine cuisine and wines from around the world. Sailing to a host of destinations larger ships can't reach, Azamara Club Cruises offers more overnight and late-night stays in every region.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
An insight into 6 star, ultra-luxury cruising with Seabourn. Discover the appeal of sailing on smaller ships which follow unique itineraries with no more than 450 guests on board. The experience begins the moment you step on board, warm smiles and chilled champagne welcome you, and with everything included from all-suite accommodation, extraordinary cuisine to fine wine and spirits served anytime, all you need to do is relax, enjoy and explore.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
What to look out for in 2012. Telegraph Travel's cruise correspondent Jane Archer will be looking at what's hot for cruising in 2012, from new ships and river cruise boats to some of the most exciting itineraries to look out for.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
Ultimate Luxury with SeaDream Yacht Club. Small luxury cruise ships offer something that just isn’t part of the make-up of mainstream four and five start brands and that’s the ability to deliver intimate service, unique to every passenger. This is evident within an hour of embarkation! Whilst passengers are queuing up to get their room keys or to establish a line of credit at the pursers desk on most mainstream cruise lines those who booked aboard small or boutique luxury cruise lines have long finished their formalities and are already being identified by their name as the crew go about their business.
Theatre 3 – Adventure Cruise
With a focus on small ship cruising, exotic destinations and cultural experiences, here you will find inspiration for voyages to offbeat parts of the world. This theatre is the ideal springboard for those who want to plan a cruise that offers more than just dinner, dancing, lying around the pool and sipping cocktails.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:45
An Introduction to Small Ship Cruising with Blue Water Holidays. As cruise ships get ever larger, discerning cruisers are discovering the more individual nature of small ship cruising. Learn more about the variety of small ship, niche and adventure cruises available with the UK’s leading independent specialist. Illustrated with examples of unique cruises worldwide, including small ship cruises in the dramatic Scottish Highlands, the idyllic Maldives, Bordeaux wine country, the tropical River Amazon, the picturesque Croatian coast and exotic Tahiti, Blue Water Holidays will give you a fresh perspective on the world of cruising.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
Small Ship Expedition Cruising in the Arctic with Noble Caledonia. Experience Svalbard, the Pearl of the Arctic, with Polar Expert Mr Olle Carlsson, who will share his experiences from many seasons as popular tour guide, lecturer and naturalist in the Arctic. Olle admits to being infected by the Polar bug; his fascination is based on the integrity and beauty of this remote region. Places largely unaffected by humans are becoming increasingly rare, and the best way to explore these areas is by small ship. You only bring back fantastic memories and photographs and you leave nothing but your footprints behind.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
Fantastic Lights with Hurtigruten. Aurorae, popularly known as the northern lights, are one of the wonders of the natural world. A recent survey by the Passenger Shipping Association voted the northern lights as the natural phenomenon passengers would most like to view from a cruise ship. This spectacularly illustrated talk introduces the astounding northern lights to this new generation of tourists who are now venturing to Norway to see these wonders for themselves.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
A guide to river cruising with Avalon Waterways. Many people are starting to discover the world of river cruising and the many benefits it offers. Discover more about river cruising with the experienced Avalon Waterways Cruise Director, Hendrik Jan Dadema who will offer insights into what makes a river cruise such a memorable holiday. Find out more about the Avalon Waterways experience, including the luxurious and intimate fleet of ships, the contemporary and generously sized staterooms and the included shore excursions with local guides.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
Exploring Antarctica in Scott’s Centenary Year with Orion Expeditions. This 2012 departure will mark 100 years since the death of pioneering explorer Scott who famously chartered this Polar Region during the first race to the South Pole with fellow explorer Shackleton. Along the way the wildlife of the Sub-Antarctic islands will astound you - including penguin breeding colonies, Elephant Seals, Hooker Sea Lions, and the endangered Wandering Albatross. Our itinerary also includes Captain Scott’s hut from which he left for the South Pole never to return.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Time : 16:00 till 16:45
Discover Norway's Fjords with Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Britain’s newest privately owned cruise line, offers an extensive selection of cruise itineraries to Norway incorporating the phenomenon of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. Come and discover the magical and mysteries of this fairytale destination that will leave you stunned by its amazing beauty and tranquil settings.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 11:00 till 11:45
Tall Ship Cruises to the Mediterranean, Costa Rica and the Caribbean with Star Clippers. Cruising under sail onboard a tall ship is an adventure on its own. Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht, Star Clippers is recognised as one of the premier specialist cruise lines. Their ships currently sail throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Costa Rica.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 12:00 till 12:45
Fantastic Lights with Hurtigruten. Aurorae, popularly known as the northern lights, are one of the wonders of the natural world. A recent survey by the Passenger Shipping Association voted the northern lights as the natural phenomenon passengers would most like to view from a cruise ship. This spectacularly illustrated talk introduces the astounding northern lights to this new generation of tourists who are now venturing to Norway to see these wonders for themselves.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 13:00 till 13:45
Norwegian Fjords, voyages with Holland America Line. Discover the unforgettable sights and experiences of Norway, and how best to experience these highlights on a Norwegian Fjords cruise, sailing conveniently from Dover. The talk will include destination highlights, top travel tips - and how to enjoy Norway in premium style on a mid-size ship – from the experts at Holland America Line.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 14:00 till 14:45
Find out more about the philosophy behind Voyages to Antiquity cruise. Combining the comfort of boutique-style cruising with the very best of cultural travel, Voyages to Antiquity offers an opportunity to explore the origins and genius of western civilisation and the fascinating culture of the Orient. Our meticulously planned itineraries, celebrated guest speakers, and included shore excursions will bring to life the fascinating history and awe-inspiring sites of the ancient world. And with gratuities and wine with dinner on board included, our holidays represent outstanding value for money.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Time : 15:00 till 15:45
Luxury River Cruising, The Perfect Mix of Cruising and Touring with Tauck. The art of personalized river cruising meets the heart of history aboard Tauck's signature river cruises. Tauck's uncommon access and exclusive cultural experiences ashore along European waterways – the Rhine, Danube, Main, Rhône and Moselle rivers – connects you with each place you visit... and ancient civilizations take on new meaning on our Egypt and China trips along the River Nile and the Yangtze River. River cruising at its best...
