Festival Cruises (known as First European Cruises in North America) was a Greece-based cruise line that operated between 1994 and 2004. It was founded in 1992 by the Greek entrepreneur George Poulides using second-hand ships. The company acquired three new-built ships between 1999 and 2002 but was forced to declare bankruptcy in 2004.

5 tips to prevent getting scammed on a cruise deal

When looking for a good deal for a cruise holiday, it is important to be prepared in advance before searching for the cheapest deal, to be able to recognize any possible scams. Unfortunately, travel scams are abundant but, with the right information, can be avoided to ensure a wonderful cruise holiday.