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CMV's Columbus departs Tilbury on inaugural sailing

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Columbus leaving London Cruise Terminal, Tilbury on Sunday on her maiden CMV voyage
Cruise & Maritime Voyages' newest fleet addition Columbus set sail on her inaugural voyage on Sunday from homeport Tilbury.

In glorious sunshine,  a brass band and confetti cannons bid her bon voyage on a three night cruise to Amsterdam and Antwerp.

The vessel was named in Tilbury last Thursday evening.

The season  continues with cruises to the Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, Iceland, Baltic Cities, Canary Islands and Madeira, Scottish Highlights & Faroes, Spain, Portugal, France and Gibraltar and a 46 night voyage to Cuba, Central America & the Caribbean.

'Thanks to the support of our travel trade partners, we have sold over 95% of our 2017 Columbus cruise programme and an incredible 40% of 2018 capacity,' noted Chris Coates, commercial director CMV.