July 14, 2007 - Thomson Cruises is expanding its ex-UK programme by adding Liverpool to its range of UK ports in 2008.

Thomson entered the ex-UK arena in 2005 with cruises from Southampton, Newcastle (Port Of Tyne) and Harwich with Thomson Celebration - the same ship which will sail from all four ports next summer.

Says David Selby, head of Thomson Cruises: "Our ex-UK programme will be the largest yet, with carryings expected of more than 22,000 guests. We have a very loyal client base in the North West and not all prefer to fly to their chosen cruise ship. In addition, our taster cruise gives those who have not tried cruising the chance to experience it in three days."

The Thomson Celebration will arrive in Liverpool on October 10 and itineraries will include:

• A 13-night idyllic Iberian cruise combining Spain, Portugal and Morocco from £1,099 departing October 10
• A 3-night taster cruise to Cork and Dublin from £279 departing October 23
• A 12-night Canarian Voyage ending in Tenerife from £979

The ship will then reposition to its main winter base in time for the New Year.