World: Silversea has released its worldwide schedule for 2010 with a record number of voyages visiting more than 355 ports in 95 countries and island destinations. More than 175 diverse itineraries will be offered aboard the company's quintet of all-suite ships. Silversea Cruises is also offering a simpler fare structure that includes prices in Australian currency and provides attractive new low fares plus a credit towards air travel on virtually all voyages in 2010. More: (02) 9255 0600 or 1300 306 872; www.silversea.com .

Europe and Asia: Last minute, low-cost fly-cruise packages are available for Australians keen to sail aboard the 600-passenger Athena from Greece to Australia this November, with the cruise liner visiting Gallipoli as the first Australia-based ship to dock at the historic war site. Classic International Cruises has partnered with various travel companies to offer the bargain-priced deals. Talpacific, for example, has a 35-night package from $5989 a person twin-share, including flights with Singapore Airlines from mainland state capitals to Athens, one night in Athens and 34-night voyage aboard Athena departing Athens on November 14, 2009 to Fremantle via Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Book by October 25, 2009. More: Travel agents; www.classicintcruises.com .

Source: The Australian