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Cruise on land and sea - the best of both worlds

Jetline Cruise’s entry to the Irish market brings a world of choice to your holiday destination

What makes any travel agency stand out is when they care about tailoring a holiday especially for you.

Jetline Cruise, one of the leading cruise agencies in the UK, has just expanded into the Irish market to offer bespoke cruise holidays at exceptional value for money. One of the reasons for its success is its personal approach, and the effort the company makes to get the best holiday to suit the customer's needs. Its holiday packages offer the chance to mix the luxury of cruising on the sea with hotel stays on land in some of the most exciting destinations in the world.

"People should look at Jetline Cruise as offering something completely different. It's very much a holiday, and a cruise," says Andrew Todd, sales and marketing director, at Jetline Cruise.

“We arrange our packages in a way that allows customers to see much more than just the cruise ship and scheduled port stops. Adding on exciting land-based pre- and post-ship adventures all over the world allow our customers to experience places that they wouldn’t normally visit on a standard cruise package,” he explains.

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“We offer unbeatable prices on our exclusive cruise holiday packages, based on more than 17 years of experience and relationships with all of the major cruise lines.

“So add these unique stopovers, to the amazing experience our customers will have on the wonderful range of cruise ships and unbeatable pricing with us here at Jetline Cruise and you have the perfect reason to tick off one of those dream destination visits from your bucket list.”

Here are three superb Jetline Cruise packages:

Niagara Falls and New York (from €1,599)

This is one of the most popular packages Jetline Cruise offers. The 12-night holiday combines the excitement of Niagara Falls with the buzz of Manhattan's bright lights, shopping and sightseeing finished off with a relaxing, seven-day transatlantic cruise as you decompress and enjoy the fabulous Queen Mary 2 ship on your way home.

When you arrive in Toronto, you will transfer to the Canadian side of the Niagara river to enjoy the awesome views of the two sets of falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls, during your three nights there. Included in this package is a free boat or helicopter ride to ensure you get the best views.

One of the most authentic ways to see any country is by train. The Amtrak Maple Leaf will see you cross the border into the US through the picture-perfect scenery of upstate New York, right into Manhattan for a two-night stay. Here, you can relish this electric, buzzing city and all the sights, sounds and superb restaurants and nightlife it offers.

There is no need to worry about the long flight home, jet lag or your luggage allowance. Enjoy your relaxed voyage home in comfort, where all you have to worry about is which restaurant to choose for your next meal.

Lake Garda stay and Greek Isles cruise (from €1,699)

This trip takes in all the beauty of Italy’s Lake Garda in the north, with the charm and history of Venice in the south before a relaxing journey through the stunning beaches and turquoise waters of the Greek isles. This 11-night package begins with a flight to Verona before a three-night stay in Lake Garda. The scenery here is outstanding and the food is delicious. Enjoy fresh bread with local extra-virgin olive oil, tortellini, creamy gelato and local wines or limoncello made from lemons from local groves.

Then travel by first-class rail to Venice for an overnight hotel stay. Soak up the charm of ancient Venetian architecture as you wander through cobbled streets and laneways or try a gondola tour. Round off the trip by boarding the incredible Rhapsody of the Seas for your tour of the Greek isles. Beach-hop around these stunning islands and experience the unmistakable whitewashed villages as you take in Kotor, Corfu, Piraeus, Mykonos and Kefalonia.

Las Vegas, San Francisco and Hawaiian Islands cruise (from €2,199)

This 21-night package combines two iconic US cities – Las Vegas and San Francisco – with the bliss and beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. On your three-night Las Vegas stay, you can enjoy world-class dining, luxury brand shopping and world-famous shows.

During your two-night stay in the cool, cultural San Francisco, which is one of the best food destinations in the US, you can visit the Golden Gate Bridge as well as Golden Gate Park. Take a trip on one of the famous street cable cars or visit one of its many excellent museums and galleries, or take a trip to the infamous Alcatraz prison.

To round off this remarkable holiday is a 15-night, round-trip cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. You will have the chance to relax after the thrill and energy of Vegas and San Francisco while you cross the Pacific in luxury, before arriving at the devastatingly beautiful islands. The trip will take in Honolulu, Kauai, Hilo, Maui and Ensenada.

For more information visit the Jetline Cruise website at jetlinecruise.ie
Telephone 01 246 9627 and their team of cruise experts will be happy to help.