Travel 2 has reported a 25 per cent growth in revenue across its cruise portfolio year on year with a 15 per cent increase in passengers. 

Vancouver continues to perform well for the world operator with cruise bookings up 30 per cent year on year and bookings to Sydney, Venice and Barcelona up 50 per cent.

In response to the growing demand, Travel 2 has expanded its cruise product offering by launching its first standalone brochure dedicated to cruise and stay. The new brochure includes European and worldwide fly, stay and cruise packages with a choice from 25 ocean, river and expedition cruise lines. New for 2017, Travel 2 has introduced a range of new cruise partners include Oceania, Crystal Cruises, Emerald Waterways and Scenic Tours.

Highlights of the new brochure include the new ‘Inspirational Itineraries’ which combine key touring packages with cruise itineraries to create bespoke Cruise and Stay product such as 21 Nights Machu Picchu & Wonders of Peru where you can discover the ancient land of the Incas on a South American voyage.

To celebrate the launch of the new brochure, Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a Cruise Plus holiday worth £3,000. Travel agents who make a qualifying Cruise Plus booking before 31 March will be entered into the prize draw.