Cruise news

Book by January 31 for flights from Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow to Toronto, and from Gatwick to Montreal, starting at £329 return in Air Transat’s Canada sale. You’ll fly on an Airbus A321LR with touch-screen entertainment and an economy meal. airtransat.com

Four countries and six ports feature in the new Persian Gulf winter 2024 programme from Celestyal.

Starting from November 9, 1,260-passenger Celestyal Journey will offer seven-night voyages departing from Qatar’s capital Doha to Bahrain, Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi. Prices start at £469 per person. A spokesman said: “We have heard from our customers that they want bigger itineraries, and a chance to discover more with Celestyal. The Persian Gulf cruises deliver this.”

Celestyal is also offering 50% off all Celestyal Plus+ Experience packages, along with reduced single supplements of 30% and low child fares, with up to 70% off the third or fourth passenger in a cabin.

celestyal.com ■ Cunard’s Insight Speaker programme for 2024 will feature 430 special guests on stage across the fleet, which from May 3 will include new fourth ship Queen Anne.

Talks for passengers will be presented by the likes of Ross Kemp, Gregg Wallace, Dan Snow and Clare Balding. cunard.com. ■ Royal Caribbean has up to $600 onboard spend or up to £600 off cabins plus children sailing from £99 in its seasonal sale. royalcaribbean.com

Save up to £1,650 per person with Wendy Wu Tours’ Partner Flies Free deal. Book by January 31 for selected 2024-25 itineraries to the likes of Japan, Southeast Asia, India and South America. Solo travellers can get a 50% discount on air fares. wendywutours. co.uk