Experience Christmas shopping cruising style with the newly launched Winter Wonderland cruise on board the Aurora. Ports of call on the 10-night cruise include Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Bruges with a chance to pick up bargains at traditional Christmas markets that are such a feature of the region.

The cruise departs from Southampton on 6 December with prices starting from �699 including �100 on board credit per person. Book through The Cruise Shop, www.thecruiseshop.co.uk or call 0800 074 6464.

The Cruise Shop works with more than thirty- four cruise lines and takes pride on the personal service it can offer, with accredited cruise experts available by phone or email, to advise on all aspects of cruising and skilled at matching the cruise to individual requirements and budget. As required under the membership regulations of the Passenger Shipping Association (PSARA) Cruise Shop staff are fully qualified. The company is also ABTA bonded.

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The Cruise Shop is owned by The Travel Company � the UK�s largest independent travel management company www.thetravel.co.uk

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