Barrhead Travel, the leading UK travel agent, will be hosting an exclusive event in partnership with Virgin Voyages.

Named 'The Ship to Shore', the event will be held on May 21, from 7pm to 10pm, at The London Hotel.

Attendees will have the opportunity to secure deals on a variety of cruises to some of the most stunning locations worldwide. One of the draws of the night includes a chance to win a free cruise for two. Guests can also enjoy Drag Acts, speciality cocktails, food and participate in a spin-to-win game.

Virgin Voyages, known for creating adults-only cruise experiences, will provide behind-the-scenes virtual tours with crew members to give event-goers a flavour of what to expect on board. The company boasts four state-of-the-art ships and offers holidays where adults can take a break from daily routines.

Stephanie Topping, Store Manager for Barrhead Travel Southampton, said: "We are seeing more people leaning towards holidays at sea mainly because of the value for money on offer and the innovative onboard experiences that can be found on new and refurbished ships, especially on state-of-the-art vessels like Virgin Voyages.

"We can’t wait to welcome budding travellers to our event to take advantage of our exclusive deals and find out why cruising with Virgin Voyages is an experience not to be missed!"

The cruise line offers destination options from Barcelona to Santorini, amongst other attractive locations. For the active guests, an array of fitness activities are available, including sunrise yoga sessions and outdoor boxing.

Alternatively, guests keen on dining options can choose from over 20 eateries, with menus put together by Michelin Star chefs. There are also entertainment options in the form of a festival-like sequence of original productions, pop-up acts and immersive experiences.

This event is a direct response to an apparent surge in demand for cruising in recent times. Barrhead Travel has reported a 25 per cent increase in cruise bookings for 2024, consistent with record-breaking sales this year.

Despite the event’s exclusivity, customers still have access to Barrhead Travel's retail network which operates seven days a week, alongside online assistance, call centres and social media support.

Bookings for 'The Ship to Shore' event can be made by visiting the company's website.