If you are planning to be in London on the 21st or 22nd of March 2009 you may like to check out the Telegraph Cruise Show. The event is being hosted at the Excel London. The State of the art ExCel London exhibition facilitiy is situated on the stunning waterfront alongside Royal Victoria Dock . The ExCel is easily accessible by road, rail, air or boat. There are three  onsite DLR stations and easy access to the Jubilee Line and London City airport . There parking for 4,000 cars on site.

This is a first where cruisers can meet the cruise line companies direct.  There will be expert speakers from the Sky Network, Cruise Critic and the Telegraph. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day. It looks like all the main cruise line companies will be represented with stands and displays. Given the international economic circumstances  it might be a good opportunity to pick up a cruise for 2009 at a special discounted price.

So whether your a veteran cruiser or a first timer this show should be worth a visit.

You can find out more at the dedicated web site www.cruisingshow.co.uk