The refurbishment will see a total of 34 new staterooms added with private balconies as well as a new bar and 30-seat boutique cinema. The photo gallery is to be revamped providing more space and privacy for guests onboard. To complete the refurbishment new carpets, furnishings and upholstery is to be added in many areas of the ship including the Spinnaker Bar, Neptune Pool and passenger cabins.

Arcadia will depart Southampton on 20th December on a 16 night Mediterranean cruise before embarking on her maiden 101 night Grand Voyage just weeks after her completed refurbishment.

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This suspension in the fuel supplement is due to the lower prices of fuel that are currently in place.

Guests who now book a cruise that departs from 1st January 2008 will not be charged the fuel supplement and those who have already booked for sailings after this date will receive a refund.

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However there are alternative restaurants all over all of Cunard’s fleet, and these restaurants offer a wide range of different foods and wines. You can eat wherever you choose within in these restaurants and the dress code tends to be less formal.

The dry dock which has recently taken place for Queen Mary 2 means that she is looking in top form for her fifth anniversary. Queen Mary 2 is currently undergoing her Caribbean Cruises season ready for her second World Cruise in January 2009.

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The world cruise will take in many different sights from around the world. You will be able to sample local cuisine and culture in every port you stop at and there are shore excursions available at every port. You will spend 2 full days sampling Sydney and Hong Kong and 1 full day at most of the other ports of call.

This world cruise takes a very similar path to that of Victoria but does not stop at quite as many places along the way. You will spend 95 nights at sea and will visit 3 ports for the first time on board a Cunard vessel. Goa in India, Bangkok, Thailand and Salalah, Oman are the 3 new ports of call.

This is the eighth year in a row that the cruise line has been recognized for having some of the best itineraries and the second consecutive year that they have received the award for Best Central America Itineraries.

The 2009-2010 cruising season will see the cruise line add a two day canal experience to their Central American itineraries.

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A new select dining restaurants and wine bar concept is to be added with the help of TV wine expert Olly Smith. Other highlights that guests will find onboard Azura include an open air cinema, personal waiter service, a classic London pub, a show lounge and a dance floor.

When it comes to family entertainment Azura offers a Wii room which enables families to enjoy a variety of games on the Nintendo Wii.

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You will be flown over the day before your cruise is due to depart and will be transferred to a hotel for the night. You can then board the cruise at your own pace the day after. The cost of the flights from the UK are included in the price so you do not need to worry about any extra charges.

The cruise ship will feature a unique concept whereby the ship will be divided into seven areas which will enable guests to find an area that best suits their personal style, preference and mood. Guests will also find a wide array of accommodation options to suit all needs and tastes.

Oasis of the Seas will weigh in at 220,000 gross tons and will cater for 5,400 guests in 2,700 staterooms. Facilities onboard will include a sports zone, fitness centre, youth zone and entertainment place on a total of 16 decks.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.