2008 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the UK cruise industry. Following unprecedented investment in new ships such as P&O’s Ventura or Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, cruising from the UK next year will offer the widest ever range of itineraries and onboard activities. Highlights of these new innovations include a real wave surfing simulator, huge Scalextric track or even a Rock School for kids!

Many cruise lines have just launched their 2008/9 brochures, with more to follow throughout the spring. This time of year thus, represents a great time to take advantage of the many early booking offers, such as Island Cruises free all inclusive upgrade.

In this month's On-Liner you’ll find all the usual news, features and special offers - don’t miss our guide to P&O’s amazing new flagship – Ventura!

Letter of the month

“We have just returned from a cruise on the Coral Princess to the Caribbean and Mexico. This was a fantastic experience. The ship is beautiful and maintained to the highest standard of quality. The ports we visited offered a good variety and the excursions were all well organised. We will definitely cruise with Princess Cruises again." Harry

Dave Mills , Iglucruise Product Manager