Leading tour operator is preferred partner for New Costa Diadema 2014/15 cruises

Cruise Nation, the award-winning cruise and fly tour operator, is now offering exclusive Costa Diadema Smart Packages at up to 60 per cent off the rack price for the 2014/15 season.

Only Cruise Nation customers will be able to take advantage of the incredible price available onboard the new Diadema, which boasts the latest innovations in the areas of food, entertainment and technology.

In an industry first, the company will also launch a dedicated Costa Cruises and Diadema microsite on Saturday 14 June to provide Cruise Nation customers with more insight into their chosen cruise ship and holiday.

The Costa Cruises site is the first of a series of dedicated microsites from Cruise Nation which will also include Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruises microsites, due to go live on 2 July, followed by MSC Cruises.

Phil Evans, Managing Director of Cruise Nation said: “Our fantastic working relationship with Costa Cruises has really gone from strength to strength in the past few years and I'm absolutely thrilled that it has led us to become their preferred UK partner for their new flagship Diadema ship.”

“Our Costa Cruises Smart Packages have always been popular with established cruise passengers, and combined with an unbeatable Diadema price and an informative  microsite, we think this could also boost our bookings from new-to-cruise customers for our best sales year to date!” continued Evans.

Swansea-based Cruise Nation is on a mission to make cruising affordable for everyone by creating bespoke fly and cruise Smart Packages, which combine free added extras such as regional flight departures, room upgrades and hotel stays in a diverse range of short-haul and long-haul destinations at unbeatable prices.

The exclusive Costa Diadema cruise deal comes hot on the heels of Cruise Nation winning Best UK Cruise Agent for 2013 from Costa Cruises at the 21st Costa Champions of the Seas event in May 2014.

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For press information, please contact:

Helen Batte/ Jasmin Othman/ Tim Thackray

Rooster PR

Email: cruisenation@rooster.co.uk

Phone: 020 3440 8927

About Cruise Nation

Cruise Nation is an award-winning tour operator which aims to make cruising affordable for everyone, whether you're an established cruise passenger or new-to-cruise.

The Cruise Nation team has over 50 years' experience in the travel industry and pride themselves on creating cruise packages to an exciting range of destinations to suit all schedules, budgets and interests.

With their unique Smart Packages, customers can expect exclusive deals at unbeatable prices, including flights from regional airports and free hotel stays for more than just a cruise holiday.

For more information or to book your tailor-made cruise now, call the experts for free on 0800 408 0758 or visit www.cruisenation.com.