Voyages of Discovery today announces exceptional savings on its summer 2009 programme – increasing early booking discounts on ex-UK cruises from Harwich to at least 50% and offering huge savings of up to £900 pp on its fly cruises.

In an unusual move, the destination-led cruise specialist will also honour existing summer 2009 bookings with the savings. The new fares are strictly limited in availability and will run on a first come, first served basis.

David Yellow, Managing Director, says: “Extending these excellent savings to existing bookings is certainly not common practice amid tour operators in today’s marketplace. We hope it shows our ongoing commitment to our loyal customers who have already confirmed their holiday plans for next year.

He adds: “We are conscious that, given the current economic climate, many of our clients may be finding it more difficult to justify expenditure on a much needed break and it is on this basis that we have decided to restructure the pricing of our summer 2009 programme. These unprecedented fares are limited in availability and are unlikely to be repeated, so it’s advisable to book as soon as possible to secure the best price.”

From May to late August next year, all of Voyages of Discovery’s eclectic summer voyages from the UK will sail on a round trip from Harwich, with destinations ranging from Scandinavia to Russia, including the Baltic and Northern Waters. A selection of exciting fly cruises is also available to the Mediterranean. As ever, a highly acclaimed team of lecturers and guest speakers will be onboard to enrich the experience.

Don’t miss the boat - prices start at just £599 pp for the eight-day Norwegian Fjords I voyage departing Harwich on 24 May 2009 (brochure Early Booking Price was £899). The 10-day Italian Odyssey voyage departing 10 September 2009 (departs Gatwick - £15 supplement for Manchester), costs from just £1099 pp (brochure Early Booking Price was £1299.

Fares are based on two sharing a twin-bedded inside cabin and with all on-board meals and with entertainment, gratuities and port charges included (unlike many other cruise lines), and with the added value of free parking at Harwich or selected transfers to the port on no-fly cruises, it means that Voyages of Discovery’s value for money continues to be second to none!

Full ATOL and ABTA protection means that your money and holiday is safe. Voyages of Discovery also guarantees no currency or fuel surcharges.

For full details of the savings and voyages available, please call 01444 462150 or visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk.

Ends 8 December 2008

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