Azamara Cruises which are part of the Royal Caribbean / Celebrity family has added an extra dimension to what they are able to offer as a group.

The two small ships, the Journey and the Quest are luxuriously appointed and undertake some interesting itineraries which means they are able to visit ports which are not available to the larger ships. Passengers can enjoy an excellent level of service with one member of staff to every two guests.

Carnival Cruise Lines pride themselves on being "The Fun Ships" and with 22 ships in the fleet it will be hard to make a decision! On board the four star ships you'll find so much to do in a day, the kids will be entertained with plenty of activities and games, whilst the adults can relax in peace!

Celebrity Cruises are American owned. They were purchased by Royal Caribbean International in 1997 and now operate as sister brands.

Celebrity Cruises have a fleet of 9 four star ships, and offer a contemporary cruising experience. There is entertainment to suit all ages, and with a guest to staff ratio of 2:1 there will always be someone to help!

Costa Cruises have a fleet of 11 ships, which specialise in cruising Italian Style! The fleet have been decorated in a European style which means they are very comfortable and laid back, and with Italian service and Mediterranean cuisine you'll be spoilt for choice!

Crystal Cruises boasts two luxury five star ships, designed for comfort with plenty of open space. Cabins on board are spacious, with almost all of them having a balcony. You will find a range of dining options with an extensive range of food. They also offer an excellent educational programme.

Cunard has an impressive lineage and was originally founded in 1839, when Samuel Cunard established the North American Steam Package Company. Since those early days there have been a number of famous vessels but non more so than the iconic QE2 which is to retire in 2008, but will still leave her two famous sisters the QM2 and the Queen Victoria.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are family operated with a British atmosphere offering mainly UK cruising from many UK ports including Dover and Southampton. They have a fleet of five ships, and pride themselves on being intimate and comfortable, which their passengers love.

Hebridean Cruises are renowned for being small, intimate and luxurious. Hebridean have a fleet of two ships - Hebridean Spirit and Hebridean Princess which are more suited for adults who prefer the smaller ship. These ships have a very loyal following and guests enjoy the friendliness and understated elegance.

Holland America Line are known for their signature of excellence for all their thirteen ships. They have an excellent guest to staff ratio, and cater for people of all ages. This signature of excellence provides guests with fine dining, Egyptian bedding and more attention to detail.

Hurtigruten specialise in cruising the Norwegian coast line. They have a fleet of sixteen ships, which are all purpose built. On board you will find panoramic lounges where you can take in the remarkable scenery from all angles. The fleet range in size from Ms Nordstjernen who used to be a working ship and has been in service since 1956, to Ms Fram who is the newest addition to the fleet!

Island Cruises are a relaxed and informal cruise line, with two ships to the fleet. Both ships have a friendly and calm atmosphere with no formality. The whole family will find something to do on board even if it's just relaxing by the pool!

On board MSC Cruises you can enjoy the friendly service and laid back atmosphere. The fleet of nine ships are all well decorated with plenty of space. Children on board will never be bored - all day they will be able to participate in fun games and activities.

This style of cruising is for people who like freedom on their holiday, freedom to dine when they like, with freedom to dress up or down. With a fleet of 12 ships NCL Freestyle cruising offer families the flexibility and easy going holiday they deserve!

Ocean Village is a sister brand to P&O Cruises, who are owned by the Carnival group. Ocean Village Holidays is the cruise line for people who don't do cruises! Known for its informality and relaxed style of cruising, Ocean Village is fun for the whole family. They have a fleet of two ships which are both three star rated, with a chilled out and easy going atmosphere.

Oceania Cruises offer you luxury as you travel, no matter which stateroom you choose the space is fantastic. They have three intimate ships to the fleet, which are all warm and inviting.

P&O Cruises are a British cruise line, who have a fleet of 6 ships and visit over 200 different destinations. On board you will be welcomed by a friendly atmosphere with comfortable surroundings, while the cabins are spacious, light and restful. There is a wide choice of restaurants on board with a variety of options. P&O's Artemis is traditional and is one of two ships in the fleet that are child free.

Princess Cruises are part of the Carnival Corporation, the ships are large and well designed and suitable for all ages. Their proud boast is that they will take you to more destinations than any other cruise line.

On board Regent Seven Seas you will find yourselves indulged in elegance, style and sophistication. This five star cruise line is well appointed and has a fantastic guest to staff ratio. The suites on board are not only spacious but have either an ocean view or private balcony. Regent Seven Seas Cruises like to make your cruise a little more special and it's the attention to detail - with a welcome bottle of house champagne, fresh fruit and flowers in your suite.

Young, fresh and innovative, Royal Caribbean International have a fleet of 21 ships with something for everyone! You will be entertained all day on board from ice skating, rock climbing, to mini golf or just relaxing by the pool! Royal Caribbean's four star fleet caters for the whole family from teens to toddlers with clubs for all.

Seabourn offer luxury to their guests, on board all three ships. The cabins on board are spacious with the finest furnishings and linens. You will find an outdoor pool, whirlpools, and a library along with restaurants that serve you with the best cuisine, with a wide range.

Silverseas fleet of four, five star ships are all very luxurious, with an emphasis on class and excellence. Silversea are one of the few cruise lines who have all inclusive fares. On board you will find plenty of open space which follows in to the cabins, with 8 different grades to choose from and all being outside cabins.

Star Clippers offer a casual four star cruising experience under sail. With two identical tall ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer offer you something a little different!

MV Minerva has a very loyal following and offers destination cruising with on board speakers who are expert in the ports to be visited. This is a small intimate ship, with two restaurants and two bars. Evening entertainment is obviously more limited than on the larger ships but guests choose this ship for the interesting itineraries.

Thomson Cruises have a fleet of five ships all with roomy cabins and plenty of dining options. The Calypso is the only ship in the fleet to be adult only, whereas the others offer plenty of activities and amenities for the younger ones.

Viking River Cruises have a large fleet of eighteen welcoming ships. Once on board you will cruise some of the worlds well known rivers in style. All the ships have modern amenities with plush furnishings. All the staterooms have an outside view so you are free to watch the world go bye.

Voyages of Discovery have two ships in the fleet, MV Discovery and Ocean Majesty. Both ships are inviting and cosy, with plenty to do. The cabins on board are well furnished and spacious with tasteful decoration.

Windstar has a fleet of three ships that are all pleasingly decorated and boast casual elegance. The service on board is fantastic, not only is it good service but its 24 hours a day. With no formal dress codes and no formal sittings you are free to dine when and with whom you like.