Virgin Holidays Cruises showcases its best cruise holidays ever in the new 2009 brochure packed full of ideas, from sunny Caribbean Cruises to chilly Alaska. New cruises for 2009 include: New York City breaks, followed by a Puerto Rico Stay & Cruise from �1,499 - for the perfect blend of shopping and sunshine - and a cruise of the Nile, with a choice of three pre-cruise stays from �899.

The brochure will be displayed in eight Virgin Holidays information points in Tesco and Debenhams stores nationwide and features highlights of Virgin Holidays Cruises portfolio. The full product range can be found online at www.virginholidayscruises.com.

Cruising has seen a huge increase in popularity, with the Passenger Shipping Association forecasting that over 1.5m Brits will cruise in 2008. Virgin Holidays Cruises offers the perfect holidays to suit everyone � from first-time cruisers to seasoned pros. There�s a world of destinations to choose from too, with Virgin Holidays Cruises offering cruises in six of the seven continents.

Visit www.virginholidayscruises.com to book or call 0871 781 9893

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Notes to editors:

Lead in Price: �499 for a seven-night Western Europe cruise on-board Fred.Olsen Balmoral on 21st June 2009.

For further information please contact Anna Whitaker in the Virgin Holidays Press Office on 01293 744 228, anna.whitaker@virginholidays.com