Don't Miss The Boat: Ocean Village's Great Lates

    SOUTHAMPTON, August 13, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Seven night summer Med cruise from just GBP675 per person*

It's not too late for those Brits looking for a last minute bargain break this summer. Ocean Village, the casual cruise line, is offering fantastic late deals on its 2009 summer sailings with seven night Mediterranean cruise in August and September starting from just GBP675 per person* including return flights and transfers.

Ocean Village has two ships and five stunning Mediterranean itineraries to choose from this summer. Whether its the enchanting Eastern shores of Greece and Croatia that floats your boat or Western hot spots such as Rome and Barcelona, Ocean Village has something to suit your taste and pace.

An Ocean Village cruise holidays offers Brits fantastic value for money. All fares quoted also include 24/7 buffet dining, onboard entertainment - from stand up comedy, live bands and spectacular laser shows - as well as children's onboard facilities including a night nursery open until midnight. Best of all, the on-board currency is pound sterling only, so passengers won't get caught short by the Euro exchange rate whilst away.

Choose from these hot summer deals:

OCEAN VILLAGE
Depart: 18 August 2009
- Emperors & Espresso, seven nights - just GBP749 pp*

Fly out of the UK to meet the ship in Palma. From here, sail to Tunis, Naples, Florence & Pisa, Monte Carlo and Corsica before heading back to Palma for the homeward flight.

Depart: 25 August
- Tapas & Togas, seven nights - just GBP749 pp*

Fly out of the UK to meet the ship in Palma. From here, sail to Tunis, Rome, Genoa, St Raphael and Barcelona before heading back to Palma for the homeward flight.

Departs 29 September
- Emperors & Espresso, seven nights - just GBP675 pp*

OCEAN VILLAGE TWO

Depart: 27 August
- Myths & Minarets, seven nights - just GBP899pp*

Fly out of the UK to meet the ship in Heraklion. From here, sail to Istanbul, Mytilene, Ephesus, Athens and Rhodes before heading back to Heraklion for the homeward flight.

Passengers can combine the Western Med cruise to create a 14 night adventure. Prices for 14 night summer sailings in September start from as little as GBP999 per person.*

For more information or to book, visit www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk, call 0845 358 5000 or contact your local ABTA travel agent for details.

For further information, please contact Sophia Vanezis or Claire Honey at Consolidated PR on 0207 781 2300 or [email protected]

Notes to Editors:
Ocean Village offers unconventional cruising aboard two of the best equipped ships in their class. With no fixed timetables and no formal dress codes, the ships have an easy-going and laid-back vibe and come packed with restaurants, pools, boutiques, more bars than there are days of the week, an Ocean-view gym and Karma Spa and even their own fleet of mountain bikes for exploring each new destination. After action-packed days ashore, passengers can take their pick of a wealth of on-board evening entertainment ranging from stand up comedy, urban dance shows, tribute acts and even a laser aerial spectacular performed 40 feet above the pools out on deck. Families can also take advantage of the fantastic supervised children's facilities on-board, including a night nursery for the young ones and a separate zone for teens.

Terms and conditions: *Prices are subject to availability. All prices quoted are per person based on two adults sharing an NN grade inside cabin. Flights are from London Gatwick; other departure airports available at a supplement.

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