Newell’s Travel organised and promoted their first ever cruise show which took place recently at the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay and was considered by all to be an enormous success.

Dedicated entirely to the world of ocean and river cruising, the show was visited by over 1,000 people on the day.

With the majority of the world’s leading cruise companies in attendance the visitors were treated to one to one advice on all things cruising whether they were an experienced sailor or yet to sample the delights of a holiday on water and the benefits that can be derived from the fastest growing market within the travel industry.

During the course of the day a series of seminars were all given by experienced, impartial speakers, covering subjects as diverse as: welcome on board – first time cruisers, the cruise concierge, a taste of luxury, which cruise is right for you, and the destinations guide to cruising.

Cinema presentations also took would-be passengers to the four corners of the world.

For one family it was a truly unforgettable day as they were the lucky winners of a Royal Caribbean cruise. The prize is for any Southampton cruise departing in 2017 – and that was just for turning up.

Managing director Roger Hawke said: “Already the cruise lines have said ‘put us down for next year’ – who are we to disappoint them?”