Fred Olsen offers four winter 2015 cruises from Tilbury

The line uses the 'local, global' cruise line marketing moniker and Nathan Philpot, sales and marketing director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: 'We are committed to making our cruises accessible to guests around the UK.'

Prices for the Madeira and Canaries cruise start from £699 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin-bedded Inside cabin. Solo travellers can also book a selection of twin cabins for sole occupancy with no supplement (subject to availability).

While prices for the 14-night Canaries and Portuguese Christmas & New Year cruise, departing on December 21, 2015 start from £1,469 per person.