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Winter/Spring 2015

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Welcome to the latest edition of Cruisin’ Magazine – packed with lots of helpful information about delightful destinations, superb ships and great cruising offers. It’s been such a pleasure to help you with your cruise previously - thank you.

I’m Mike Davies and I love cruise ships and cruising! Since joining GoCruise after 25 years with Marks and Spencer, I have helped many guests enjoy a wide variety of destinations and cruise ships. I have experienced over 55 ship visits! This vast experience helps enormously in understanding the differences between ships and cruise lines, as well as keeping up to date with the latest cruise offers. GoCruise is also supported by a very friendly and highly efficient reservations team.

I have experienced some beautiful, luxury ships, including Crystal, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, and some superb quality with Oceania, Celebrity, Cunard, Azamara, Holland America and Princess.

luxury adventure-cruise ships including Silver Explorer and Hanseatic and also enjoyed the rapidly growing area of river cruising with AmaWaterways, Viking and Discover Egypt.

It’s been a pleasure to help very experienced cruise guests and a delight to guide ‘new to cruise’ passengers. I can also help with flights, hotels and transport, and even book some guests’ dining reservations - everything to help make your cruise experience as smooth as possible.

Some guests are approaching their tenth cruise arranged by me!

I am often asked, “What’s in demand”? I would say, premium cruising at the best possible value, with great quality and service including: •

Oceania Cruises: superb value luxury cruising, with beautiful Penthouse suites combined with their aspiration of ‘the finest cuisine at sea’

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Celebrity Cruises: a terrific combination of quality dining and great entertainment

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Cunard: beautiful art deco, very popular and about to celebrate 175 years

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River Cruising: growing every year in demand, check out AmaWaterways and Viking

If you are interested in a cruise please contact me on 01844 342 881 or email mikedavies@gocruise.co.uk – I love to help guests have a wonderful cruise.

I’ve enjoyed great family fun on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney and some traditional ‘greats’ with Fred. Olsen and P&O. I’ve seen real

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2015 is set to be an exciting year, with new ship launches, innovative onboard features and new itineraries to look forward to. Cruising fans may be aware of many of these already, but if you’re new to cruising or simply haven’t caught up on the latest gossip, here’s a run-down of some of the most exciting cruising news for the next 12 months…

Britannia rules the Waves

New Flagship for Cruise & Maritime Voyages

Café Venus for Balmoral & Braemar

new ship Britannia – the biggest ship built

announced the addition of ‘Grand Holiday’

ships, Balmoral and Braemar, have just

for the British cruise market. Offering

from Costa Crociere to the CMV fleet in

undergone refurbishment in Germany

a sophisticated, contemporary holiday

Spring 2015. The ship will be renamed

and have been fitted with Fred. Olsen’s

experience across health & beauty, shopping

Magellan and will become the proud new

popular ‘Café Venus’. Following on from

and entertainment, with a strong focus on

flagship of the current four-strong fleet,

Boudicca and Black Watch which already

dining, Britannia also features a bold new

carrying 1250 passengers. Combining

feature the onboard cafés, passengers

livery in the form of the world’s largest

expansive, comfortable surroundings and

on board the newly renovated ships will

contemporary version of the Union jack!

friendly service with stylish entertainment

now be able to enjoy high-quality coffee

Special features include The Cookery Club,

and delicious cuisine, Magellan is the perfect

and luxury chocolates. On Balmoral, the

a 24 person state-of-the-art cookery school

choice for those looking for a greater range

new Café will be created on Lounge Deck

developed in association with James Martin;

of on board facilities. Exclusively for adults,

7, while on Braemar, Café Venus will be

a three-tier feature atrium with Eric Lanlard

its maiden voyage will be a 12 night cruise to

installed on Lounge Deck 5.

patisserie, a charcuterie and gelateria as well

Iceland and the Faroes for the Solar Eclipse

as spectacular Star Burst sculpture; Sindhu

and Northern Lights, sailing from London

restaurant by Atul Kochhar and Olly Smith’s

Tilbury in March 2015.

Ocean Princess on its way to Oceania Cruises

March 2015 sees the launch of P&O Cruises’

The Glass House; gala menus created by Marco Pierre White; plus The Limelight Club, a combined entertainment and dining venue in the great tradition of the supper club.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has

River Cruise News

Tauck has welcomed a new riverboat to its fleet, ms Esprit, which will join the rest

See page 24 for a choice of Britannia

of its Jewel Class vessels in 2015 – cruising

sailings for 2015.

the Rhine, Danube and Moselle rivers.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s two largest

Oceania’s parent company recently announced that they are set to buy the Ocean Princess from Princess Cruises.

The 15 year old vessel, due to be transferred over in March 2016, will be renamed Sirena and become a sister ship to Oceania’s

AmaWaterways’ new ships AmaSerena

three ‘R’ Class ships, Insignia, Regatta and

and AmaVista will begin their maiden

Nautica. Upon joining the fleet, Sirena is

voyages in Spring 2015 and feature the

set to undergo a massive 35-day overhaul

company’s first family-friendly cabins with

and reservations for her maiden voyage are

connecting doors and new tapas menus

set to open in March this year. If Oceania’s

in the lounge.

current ships are anything to go by, the

generation of spectacular suites, staterooms

Two new suite ships from Avalon

Sirena is going to be a stunner and we can’t

and lofts, new “firsts at sea” like the North

Waterways will be launching in March

wait to see how she turns out!

StarSM capsule, Two70SM, RipCord by iFly®

2015 and will have two decks of cabins

Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas is the brand new ship from Royal Caribbean International, and will be sailing from Southampton from April 2015. With 15 decks featuring the next

with wall-to-wall glass doors that open

and SeaPlexSM plus Royal favourites like FlowRider®, the Rock Wall and the Vitality

two-thirds the width of the room to create

at Sea Spa & Fitness Centre—this truly is

inside balconies.

quantum physics at its finest!

This year, Riviera Travel are continuing

We have more on Anthem of the Seas

with a literary theme with its next two

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river cruise boats and launching Jane

SM

Austen (May) and Charles Dickens (July).

Both hold 140 passengers and have spa rooms with sauna/steam room facilities and hair salons.

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Cruisin’ Featured Destination

The sparkling aqua-blue waters of the Adriatic have been capturing the hearts of sailors and sea-loving travellers for centuries. Its west coast runs through Italy and San Marino, while its eastern shores grace the rugged landscapes of Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. At the top of the sea sits Venice, one of this region’s crown jewels and a firm favourite of both mainstream and niche cruise lines that make it their home for many weeks of the year. Medieval history and maritime culture abound in the port towns and cities of this stunning European inlet and it is this, along with the natural beauty of its coastlines, mountain ranges and beaches that is responsible for making the Adriatic one of the most popular destinations for cruisers and holidaymakers alike.

Adriatic It’s all about the

Venice

San Marino

Piran

Situated at the top of the Adriatic, Venice

Founded in 301AD, San Marino is the

This tiny Venetian jewel is hard not to fall

and its islands were created by Italy’s

most ancient European Republic in the

in love with. Charming, picturesque and

largest river, the Po, which empties into

world and lies 15km from the Romagna

refreshingly authentic, its many delights

the sea after a 405 mile journey from the

Riviera. At 700 metres above sea level,

will tempt you to return time after time.

Cottian Alps on the Italy-French border.

the city straddles UNESCO World

Visit the dramatically-located Church of

One of this region’s most famous cities,

Heritage Site, Mount Titano - part of

St. George, where you will be treated to

Venice never fails to impress; its opulent

the wild and rugged Central Apennine

wonderful views of the city. Then, relax

palazzi and elegant fresco-adorned

Mountain range. Although small, San

in Tartinijev Square and watch the world

churches provide a feast for the eyes while

Marino is perfectly formed and visitors

go by after enjoying some of the region’s

the creamy, delicious gelati found in its

can indulge in many delightful activities

best seafood in one of the city’s numerous

cafés takes care of the taste buds.

including shopping, gastronomy, visiting

restaurants. Only 20 minutes by bus from

Make the most of your time in the city by

museums, art galleries and collecting

Koper, the largest town on the Slovenian

choosing a cruise with an overnight stop in

souvenir stamps & coins, as well as taking

Coast, Piran is an ideal place for a day trip

Venice. That way you can see all the sights

in the stunning scenery with a walk

if you are not stopping there as part of

by day and take in its charm by night.

around the republic.

your cruise.

Oceania Cruises features several itineraries

Cruise lines visiting San Marino (from

Star Clippers calls into Piran as part of its Adriatic

with overnight stops in Venice including

Ravenna) include Princess Cruises;

itineraries; alternatively, cruise lines including

its 10 day ‘Ionian Inspiration’, departing in

Seabourn; and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises,

September and October 2015.

(from Ancona).

Seabourn and Celebrity Cruises all stop in Koper.

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Dubrovnik

Kotor

Dubrovnik is extremely popular with cruisers

The fjord-like Bay of Kotor has long been

Did you know?

and holidaymakers alike and for good

revered by sailors and tourists alike – its

• The Adriatic Sea extends 500 miles from

reason. A fantastic city for lovers of culture

sheer beauty will have you reaching for your

the Gulf of Venice to the Ionian Sea.

and history; its Medieval Old Town is dotted

camera every inch of the way to capture the

with red-roofed stone buildings, Renaissance

grandeur of its surrounding mountains. This

• Croatia’s coastal belt is made up of 1185

churches and fountains. It is separated from

popular port of call is famous not just for its

the sparkling, aqua-blue Adriatic Sea by an

looks however; history and culture buffs love

80ft wall, upon which you can walk the 1.3

it for its art, museums and churches as well

miles around the city for spectacular views

as the remnants of the various empires that

of the Dalmatian coast. Why not take a

have passed through this region. Adventure

boat tour from Old Town harbour or go sea

lovers also flock to Kotor for activities

kayaking and take in the town walls up close.

including hiking, mountain biking and

Further inland you can enjoy country bike

kayaking. It’s also possible to climb the 1300

rides and wine-tasting or take a trip across

steps above the city to St. John’s fortress for

periods that are testament to this.

the border to Montenegro.

spectacular panoramic views over the bay.

• Over twenty shipwrecks lie off the coast

P&O Cruises, Star Clippers, Royal Caribbean

You can sail the Bay of Kotor with Princess

of Pula, once a strategically vital naval

International, Cunard, Princess Cruises and many

Cruises, Star Clippers, Cunard, Fred. Olsen,

more, visit Dubrovnik throughout the year.

Seabourn and Celebrity Cruises.

islands and islets which stretch for 4,058km.

• The east coast of the Adriatic Sea was inhabited as early as the beginning of the early Stone Age. • During both WW1 and WW2 the Adriatic was an important battle area – there are many shipwrecks dating from these

harbour, including submarines, destroyers and torpedo-boats.

• According to legend, the artificial islet of

Trieste

Gospa od Škrpjela (‘Our Lady of the

Perhaps one of the lesser-known Adriatic

seamen after they found an icon

ports, Trieste in Italy is a favourite with writers and artists who enjoy it for its quiet serenity, authentic nature and lack of mass-tourism. It is also purported to have the finest coffee in Italy and is dotted with charming Viennese-style coffeehouses. As a frontier city, Trieste has been owned or occupied by numerous empires and foreign forces including the Romans, the Habsburgs, Mussolini, German and Allied Forces and

Rocks’) in Kotor was created by local of Madonna and Child on a rock following a shipwreck. They made an ancient oath to build a church on that very site so upon returning from each successful sea voyage, they laid a rock in the Bay and over time, the islet gradually emerged. The custom of throwing rocks into the sea upon a safe return to the bay is still alive to this day.

the largest synagogues in Europe.

What else is the Adriatic famous for?

Cunard’s Queen Victoria will be visiting Trieste for

• Scenes for Kings Landing, the capital

the first time in 2015. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

of the ‘Seven Kingdoms’ in cult fantasy

also call into Trieste in July 2015.

drama ‘Game of Thrones’ was filmed in

was only returned to Italy in 1954. Its past has left it with an eclectic mix of ethnic culture and architecture, including one of

Dubrovnik.

• Venetian traveller Marco Polo; who was one of the first Europeans to chronicle the epic journey from Europe to China is said to have inspired none other than Christopher Columbus to travel.

• The Lipica stud farm in Slovenia, celebrated for its aristocratic Lipizzaners, is world-renowned and has been operating uninterruptedly since its foundation in 1580.

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There’s something special about a Fred. Olsen cruise...

From the moment you step on board one of their amazing cruise ships, they will get to know you by name, what your favourite drink is and what makes you smile. Friendships that last are made on every Fred. Olsen cruise holiday – with crew members and fellow passengers alike.

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heir cruise ships are smaller and more personal, so you’ll feel relaxed and at home straight away. You’ll

soon get to know the crew and your fellow passengers: what could be better than seeing the world, except enjoying it with new-found friends?

Each of Fred. Olsen’s beautiful ships has its own distinct personality, but what they have in common is the comfort and great service that the company is so proud of. From great bars and restaurants through to entertainment and relaxation, no matter where your cruise is sailing you can rest assured that you are in for an unforgettable journey.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has defined and refined the cruise experience, and judging by the number of passengers that cruise with them time and again, they seem to have styled it to perfection – doing their utmost to make every part of your cruise

Save up to 30% off your next Cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Book a Fred. Olsen Cruise and you can save with their Cruise Sale offers. Enjoy 10% off your next Fred. Olsen cruise with their compliments*. Book more than one cruise at the same time and you can save even more – up to 30% off. You’ll get the biggest discount off the highest priced cruise so you can be confident you’ll get the best deal.

Book Cruise 1 – Save 10% Book Cruise 2 – Save 20% Book Cruise 3 – Save 30%

The more you book, the more you SAVE!

experience special. *Cruise Sale Terms & Conditions: The Cruise Sale discount is only available on Freedom Fares and is valid for bookings confirmed between 1st December 2014 and 2nd March 2015 inclusive, only on 2015/2016 cruises of five nights or more. Offer excludes suites and discount applies to the cruise only fare (not applicable to the All Inclusive Upgrade supplement, which is charged at £10 per person, per night on the featured sailings). If you book one cruise, you’ll receive a 10% discount. If two cruises are booked in the same transaction, you’ll receive a 10% discount off the least expensive cruise and 20% off the most expensive cruise. If three cruises are booked in the same transaction, you’ll receive a 30% discount off the most expensive cruise, 20% off the middle priced cruise and 10% off the least expensive cruise. For new Fred. Olsen guests only, if the first cruise is booked between 1st December 2014 and 2nd March 2015 inclusive, guests can wait until returning from that cruise to decide if they want to book a second or third holiday using the Cruise Sale discounts. If a second cruise is booked on return of first cruise, a 20% discount will be applied (the first cruise will remain at 10%). If a second and third cruise is booked on return, guests will save 30% on the most expensive cruise and 20% on the least expensive (the first cruise will remain at 10%). The subsequent booking(s) must be made in one transaction within two weeks of returning from the first sailing.

Discount cannot be applied retrospectively or combined with any other Fred. Olsen promotional offer including, but not limited to, Anchor Fares. If any of the booked cruises are subsequently cancelled, we reserve the right to reduce the discount on the other booked cruises. E&OE.

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Sounds great...

But you’re not sure a Fred. Olsen Cruise is for you?

If it’s your first time on a Fred. Olsen Cruise and, within a couple of days of sailing, you find it’s not for you, just let them know! They will arrange for a flight back to the UK from the next port AND give you your money back. That’s their enjoyment promise.

Fred. Olsen’s Favourite Fjords

Film Stars & Fast Cars

11 July 2015 from Dover, UK

16 May 2015 from Dover, UK

Cruise Code: M1520

Cruise Code: D1511

Cabin from prices: Inside: £719pp | Outside: £809pp | Balcony: £1394pp

Cabin from prices: Inside: £1574pp | Outside: £1619pp | Balcony: SOLD OUT

Single: £1619pp

Suite: SOLD OUT | Single: £2519

Cities & Landscapes of Canada

Bank Holiday Mini Cruise

22 May 2015 from Liverpool, UK

29 August 2015 from Southampton, UK

Cruise Code: W1507

Cruise Code: L1515

Cabin from prices: Inside: £3041pp | Outside: £3239pp | Balcony: £4994pp

Cabin from prices: Inside: £299pp | Outside: £349pp | Balcony: £549pp

Suite: £5599pp | Single: £4589pp

Suite: £599pp | Single: £499pp

Join Braemar on an incredible voyage through the lush peaks and pinnacles of the Norwegian Fjords, venturing towards the most remote and unspoiled pockets of Norway’s most beautiful regions. Sailing to Skjolden, Olden and Bergen via the Lysefjord cliff top, you will discover the most breathtaking views and see the beautiful Akrafjord and Langfoss waterfalls.

7 nights aboard Braemar Fares from £719pp person*

Admire the enormously varied landscapes of Canada on board Black Watch as you cruise along the St. Lawrence, one of the longest rivers in the world. Calling at Sydney, Charlottestown, Quebec, Montreal and Newfoundland to name just a few, this rare voyage will take you on a journey to some of the most picturesque and interesting places in the northern hemisphere while immersing yourself in the culture of Canada’s busy modern cities.

28 nights aboard Black Watch Fares from £3041 (based on H grade)*

Set sail for the glitzy shores and chic cityscapes of some truly special destinations. Your first taste of the high-life comes in gorgeous Cadiz, then head for the glamour of Cannes, where your stay will coincide with the Cannes Film Festival. In Nice, why not watch the Monaco Grand Prix before sailing to Barcelona then Malaga, the final port of call.

15 nights aboard Boudicca Fares from £1574 (based on H grade)*

Enjoy a relaxing bank holiday escape on board Balmoral, cruising to beautiful Guernsey and historic Honfleur. You will spend the first evening at sea as you cruise towards St. Peter Port, Guernsey’s capital. With it’s narrow cobbled streets and picturesque waterfront, it is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing stroll. You will then sail to explore Honfleur’s winding alleyways and ornate buildings and to sample some treats in the tiny patisseries.

3 nights aboard Balmoral Fares from £299pp person*

*Cruise Sale Terms & Conditions: The Cruise Sale discount is only available on Freedom Fares confirmed between 1st December 2014 and 2nd March 2015 inclusive, only on 2015/2016 cruises of five nights or more, for departures up to April 2016.

Offer excludes Suites and applies to the cruise only fare. Book one cruise and receive a 10% discount. Book two cruises in the same transaction and save 10% off the lowest priced cruise and 20% off the highest priced cruise. Book three cruises in the same transaction and receive a 30% discount off the highest priced cruise, 20% off the middle priced cruise and 10% off the lowest priced cruise. Discount cannot be applied retrospectively or combined with any other promotional offer including, but not limited to, Anchor Fares. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice and cannot be extended. All cruises need to be made in the same transaction with the same lead passenger name for the discounts to apply. If any of the booked cruises are subsequently cancelled, we reserve the right to reduce the discount on the other booked cruises.

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Lonely Alone Doesn’t Have To Mean

Single cruising is a growing market and more and more cruise lines are creating better facilities for those who like to travel on their own; treating them on a par with everyone else.

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ingle cabins, enrichment programs and, perhaps most

Norwegian have gone further in their bid to make those travelling

influentially, the removal or lowering of single supplements

alone feel at home, as anyone staying in a single cabin will receive

have all had an impact on a style of travel that many have

exclusive access to the Studio Lounge. This space is designed

seen as unfeasible in the past.

specifically to help passengers get to know each other and often

There are various reasons why you may choose to see the world

hosts pre-dinner social gatherings.

on your own; self-development, freedom, or sheer determination to travel somewhere even if nobody else wishes to join you. But, with operators welcoming a growing number of single cruisers on board their accommodating ships; there has never been a better

River Cruising If you are looking to travel on your own then you are not confined to the

time to travel solo.

oceans. The intimate and convivial nature of a river cruise means that you

Ocean Cruising

crew to guest ratios mean you will never be ignored. The following

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Whilst many brands have used recent refits to ensure they can cater

can spend as little or as much time alone as you like, and the excellent river cruise lines in particular, have gone to great lengths to make solo passengers feel welcome and involved.

for solo travellers, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have been ahead of this curve for a while. All four of their ships feature single cabins and in some cases there are even balconies available. This means that you won’t miss out on the spectacular views or the best prices.

The Black Watch, Balmoral, Braemar and Boudicca also offer the chance to sit with fellow singles at dinner, be accompanied by a guest on the dance floor and even choose a companion to join you on your adventures ashore.

P&O Cruises British cruise line P&O Cruises not only have a wide selection of cruises available for families, they also offer a great selection of sailings for singles. Their latest ship to enter service, Britannia, will feature almost thirty single cabins, but if you cannot wait until March 2015 then current ships Azura, Ventura and Arcadia have all been refitted to include specialised cabins too.

Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line have made a point of targeting solo cruisers with their three newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Getaway and Epic. The latter was the first ship in the fleet to do this and is home to a whopping 128 studio apartments that offer intimate yet stylish accommodation for adventurous singles. Sister ships Getaway and Breakaway feature around half this amount, whilst forthcoming addition, Norwegian Escape, will offer just over eighty.

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AmaWaterways Single cabins are somewhat of a rarity on river ships, but AmaWaterways is one cruise line which breaks the mould. No less than six ships in their award-winning European fleet feature stylish single staterooms, including AmaCello, AmaDolce and AmaLyra.

The Berlitz rated “Best River Cruise Fleet in Europe” has also decided to waive a whole host of supplemental charges on many of their itineraries such as “The Romantic Danube”, “Tulip Time Cruise” and the festive favourite “Christmas Time Cruise”.

Uniworld Whilst Uniworld only offer one single stateroom across their fleet, on board SS Catherine, they have joined AmaWaterways in doing away with certain supplements. This means you can opt for itineraries like “Grand France”, “Imperial Waterways of Russia” and “European Jewels” whilst saving yourself fifty per cent in the process.

Viking River Cruises Viking are one of the world’s most loved river cruise lines and the fact that single guests are so well treated probably has a lot to do with this.

Whilst you are free to come and go as you wish, enjoying the excellent service and facilities; single staterooms on both Viking Legend and Viking Prestige will ensure you don’t have to pay a pretty penny to do so.

Expedition Cruising Why not broaden your horizons and head somewhere truly unique.

There are a range of expedition cruises that allow you to explore unique landscapes in both the Arctic and the Antarctic and avoid those parts of the world which are regularly frequented by tourists and adventurers alike.

Many expedition operators, including G Adventures, Quark and Lindblad, offer the option to share with another guest to avoid paying a single supplement. Someone of the same gender and roughly the same age will be chosen to share with you and each person will therefore only have to pay for themselves. To learn more about these expedition cruises, see pages 18-19.

Whichever style of cruising you choose, sailing the world as a single cruiser is a great way to travel. You are sure to enjoy many new experiences and quickly discover that alone doesn’t have to mean lonely.

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FREE Gratuities • 2 for 1 deposits on all 2015 departures • FREE Airfare from London and European Business Class Flights available from £49pp each

Your World Your Way

A ship that feels less like a ship and more like a luxury hotel, an ambience that is relaxed, service that is impeccable and amazing food that wins awards… This is what cruising with Oceania is all about. As the fastest growing cruise line in the luxury sector in the UK, Oceania Cruises is first choice for the discerning, sophisticated traveller in search of an enriching, destination-oriented experience aboard a luxurious home from home.

Southampton to Stockholm

Venice to Barcelona

03 June 2015 onboard Marina l 14 nights

25 July 2015 onboard Riviera l 11 nights

Southampton l Bruges (Zeebrugge) l Amsterdam l Hamburg (Bremerhaven) l Cruising the Skagerrak l Oslo l Copenhagen Berlin (Warnemunde) l Cruising the Baltic Sea l Tallinn St. Petersburg (3 days in port) l Helsinki l Stockholm

Venice l Koper l Zadar l Kotor l Cruising the Ionian Sea l Palermo l Rome (Civitavecchia) l Florence/ Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) Monte Carlo l Provence (Marseille) l Barcelona

From £1,869 per guest

From £1809 per guest POINTS OF DISTINCTION From the “finest cuisine at sea” to port-intensive itineraries, Oceania’s points of distinction are what makes them the best value in upscale cruising.

Monte Carlo to Barcelona 14 October 2015 onboard Marina l 10 nights Monte Carlo l Portofino l Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) Rome (Civitavecchia) l Sorrento/Capri l Cruising the Mediterranean l Sea Palma de Mallorca l Sete l Saint-Tropez Provence (Marseille) l Barcelona

• Finest cuisine served at sea in open-seating restaurants at no additional charge • Gourmet culinary program created by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin • Acclaimed Canyon Ranch SpaClub® treatments and cuisine • Elegant mid-size ships featuring large-ship amenities • The world’s most alluring and desirable ports • Country club-casual ambience; tuxedos and gowns are never required • Butler Service offered in all suites • Best value in luxury cruising

From £1519pp per guest

Upgrade your flights to business class from just £49† *Fares are per person and based on double occupancy sharing an inside stateroom. Free gratuities does not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages. Cruise-related government fees and taxes are included. Prices subject to change. Overseas transfers (airport to ship, ship to airport) are not included but can be arranged for a supplement. †Each way and per person.

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This isn’t just any river cruise...

THIS IS AN AMAWATERWAYS RIVER CRUISE… Ask any guest about their AmaWaterways cruise and you will hear a story about what makes them so special. You might hear about how the staff on board knew their names, or how they were treated like family, or how they went the extra mile to ensure that they enjoyed their time on the ship and ashore to the fullest.

Cruise after cruise, AmaWaterways’ guests speak of the wonderful service they received on board. It could be the waiter who learned their names and remembered their drink of choice at dinner, or the chef at breakfast who knew how they liked their eggs. It could be the Cruise Manager who planned something special for a wedding anniversary, or the refreshing drink and chilled towel that awaited them on board after a day of sightseeing.

There aren’t many river cruise lines that offer you all of this: • Luxurious accommodation in an outside stateroom - most with French/Twin balconies • Fine dining with all meals included within your cruise • Unlimited red & white wines, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board • Life enriching tours and daily excursions included with every cruise • Highly attentive English-speaking staff and impeccable service • State-of-the-art Infotainment system featuring in-room direct internet access, free Hollywood movies, free wi-fi and more • Bottled water in every stateroom, replenished daily • Complimentary bicycles to explore on your own, plus guided bicycle tours* • Special onboard highlights including theme dinners, cooking demonstrations, lectures, onboard music and/or dance performances • Live piano music every afternoon & evening *European itineraries only – capacity controlled. Excluding Douro

All tours & excursions included…

When you travel with AmaWaterways you do more than simply pass through a destination – you experience it in an authentic and in depth manner. All itineraries are carefully crafted in order to immerse guests in the scenery, history and culture of all destinations, with daily tours and excursions all included in the price of their holiday.

Rated the best river cruise fleet in Europe More than 280 ships were rated on accommodation, cuisine, service and more in the first ever Berlitz River Cruising in Europe travel guide. All eleven AmaWaterways ships received higher scores than any other river cruise line with AmaPrima being rated No. 1.

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2015

is all about Anthem of the Seas!

The newest addition to the Royal Caribbean International® fleet, Anthem of the Seas is set to redefine cruising and will be sailing from Southampton from Spring 2015! Boasting an incredible range of ground-breaking features including the North Star capsule, Two70 entertainment lounge, bumper cars and roller skating in SeaPlex, and RipCord by iFLY – a sensational sky-diving simulator.

Mediterranean Cities of Distinction

France & Spain Cruise

6 May 2015

13 June 2015

14 nights aboard Anthem of the Seas

7 nights aboard Anthem of the SeasSM

Fares from £1649 per person*

Fares from £999 per person*

Visiting: Southampton | At Sea | Gibraltar

Visiting: Southampton | At Sea | Gijon Bilbao

At Sea | Barcelona | Villefranche | Civitavecchia

At Sea | St Peter Port, Guernsey | Le Havre

La Spezia | Marseille | At Sea | Malaga | Cadiz

Southampton

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Lisbon | At Sea | Southampton

Sunshine in the Canaries Cruise

Voyage to New York

11 October 2015

8 nights aboard Anthem of the SeasSM

13 nights aboard Anthem of the SeasSM

Fares from £1099 per person*

Fares from £1599 per person*

Visiting: Southampton | At Sea | New York

Visiting: Southampton | Cruising | Vigo, Spain

27 October 2014

London Heathrow Flights

Cruising | Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Tenerife, Canary Islands | Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | Lanzarote, Canary Islands Cruising Lisbon, Portugal | Cruising | Bilbao, Spain Cruising | Southampton

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Get ready for even more WOWs, as the ultimate all-inclusive holiday from Royal Caribbean International® is back by popular demand! This means you can continue to enjoy world-class dining, breath taking entertainment, exhilarating activities, free drinks and even tips, all included in the price of your holiday.

Plus, you’ll visit some of the most stunning destinations that Europe has to offer with Royal Caribbean.

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Can we tempt you?

Spain & Portugal 4 May 2015 11 nights aboard Explorer of the Seas®

Fares from £1099 per person* Visiting: Southampton | Bilbao | Lisbon | Cádiz, Málaga | Gibraltar | Southampton

Aegean Sea Exploration Cruise 12 June 2015 10 nights aboard Rhapsody of the Seas®

Fares from £1199 per person* Visiting: Istanbul | Kusadasi | Rhodes | Santorini, Piraeus | Mykonos | Chania | Crete | Istanbul

The All Inclusive promotion is applicable to new bookings created & confirmed before 31/01/2015 and is applicable to all eligible guests within the stateroom. All prices shown are in £ pounds sterling, per person, for cruise only and are based on 2 guests sharing a stateroom. Cruises are subject to availability and change. Full operator terms and conditions apply – ask for details.

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The Convenience and Curiosity of

Canal Cruising

2014 marked the 100 year anniversary of a waterway which transformed both trade and tourist routes in Central and South America. The Panama Canal was first opened in August of 1914 and was welcomed with open arms due to the fact that it resolved a frustrating issue of having to sail round Cape Horn when travelling south from the Atlantic into the Pacific.

Not only has the introduction of this exceptional feat of modern engineering been an important influence in the increase of maritime trade; tourism in this part of the world has also benefited as travellers look to explore the canal itself and take a much more convenient route through Central America.

Panamax-imum Capacity

Other similar man-made channels include

Construction was initiated by the French

the Kiel Canal, first established in 1784 and

in 1881 but was actually completed by the

which provides convenient passage from the

Americans over three decades later. Created

Baltic Sea into the North Sea; and the Corinth

via the use of excavations and a man-made

Canal of which construction began in the

lake to keep these to a minimum; the canal

same year as work was initiated in Panama.

features locks that were originally designed

Many cruise operators will give you the

by Gustave Eiffel, is 26 metres above sea

chance to see some of these amazing feats of

level, and is nearly 50 miles long.

engineering up close and personal. Companies

Vindication for a stretch of water, which

such as Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and

sadly saw thousands of men lose their lives

Royal Caribbean International all have Panama

during its construction, is shown in the way

Canal cruises available which typically travel

that annual traffic has continued to increase

between the cities of Fort Lauderdale and

since that day 100 years ago. In its first year,

either Los Angeles or San Diego. Suez Canal

the canal saw around 1,000 ships enter or

cruises are also very popular, with operators

exit through Limon Bay, but in 2008 this

like Fred. Olsen, P&O Cruises and Azamara

figure had reached over fourteen times that

offering itineraries that visit ports in both the

amount. The volume of ships that traverse

Middle East and the Med.

these waters is set to rise again though as

A trip along the Suez with Fred. Olsen

the latest facelift will allow modern-day

Cruise Lines typically starts at £1176, whilst

megaships, almost three times larger than the

a cruise on the Panama Canal with Princess

current Panamax vessels (the largest ships to

Cruises could start from as little as £783 for

use the canal), to make their way through this

an eleven night round trip.

Panamanian ‘short-cut’ from 2016 onwards.

A Collection Of Canals This was by no means the first canal of its kind though, as the construction effort was inspired by a similar creation built just twelve years before. We are, of course, referring to the Suez Canal; a man-made stretch of water that allows ships to travel between the Red and Mediterranean Seas without having to take the route around Africa, thus saving 7,000 miles. Just like its counterpart in Panama, the Suez Canal is currently being expanded to allow more traffic to utilise it.

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Fun for the kiddies Royal Caribbean International -

Fun for Mum & Dad

‘The Barbie Premium Experience’

Canyon Ranch is one of the world’s leading

Only on Royal Caribbean, girls aged four

spa and wellness brands and guests on board

to 11 can set sail on a Barbie dream cruise

Celebrity’s ships can indulge in a range of

complete with fun, fashion and runway

award-winning treatments to leave them

moments. Here, they can make lifelong

looking as good as they feel. These luxury

memories and take to the waves in true

treatments range from deep cleansing facials,

Barbie style and enjoy complimentary Barbie

aromatherapy massages and reflexology, to

features such as Barbie Movie Night, Barbie

acupuncture and medi-peel facials. There

Story Time and other themed activities,

are also couples massages available for both

plus Barbie movies on their stateroom TVs.

sexes to enjoy. Other services at the SpaClub

Additional cost of $199* per child.

include hair design, manicure and pedicures,

*$75 on sailings on Majesty and Enchantment of the Seas, and excludes the Fashion Designer Workshop.

Pullmantur Cruises – ‘Guppy Club’ Younger travellers will love Pullmantur’s kids’ clubs. Guppy Club ‘Minis’ for children aged 3-6 and Guppy Club ‘Guppys’ for slightly older children aged 7-11 can be found on all of their ships and are available free of charge.

Supervised by professionals, kids can join in every day activities with scheduled workshops, face-painting, costumes and dressing up, contests, mini-clubs, kid shows and much, much more. Parents can then kick back and relax with the peace of mind of knowing that their kids are well taken care of.

Fun for Teens Epic’s Entourage

Norwegian Epic caters brilliantly for teens with its dedicated teen area, Entourage.

Young travellers aged 13 to 17 can hang out and relax in this innovative space which includes air hockey; pinball; foosball; a video jukebox; and nine flat-screen TV’s, five of which are located around a central video game console featuring PS3. In the evening, Entourage turns into a nightclub where teens can dance the night away until the wee small hours. There’s also an arcade a floor below.

P&O Britannia’s teen sun deck Debuting in March 2015, Britannia, the biggest ship built for the British market; includes a whole host of special features for all the family to enjoy including The Cookery Club and entertainment venue, The Limelight Club. Especially for teens however, is a dedicated sun deck and pool. A first for P&O, this is a great place for them to call their own and hang out with new-found friends.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub – Celebrity Cruises

personal training sessions and more.

Epic Entertainment Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic is filled to the brim with adult-friendly entertainment, including the fantastic Blue Man Group, who have taken time out of entertaining the crowds in Vegas to bring their innovative brand of comedy, music and light shows to the ship. Fat Cats Jazz & Blues club can also be found on board and will keep guests entertained six nights a week as well as the ‘World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Duelling Piano Bar’, Howl at the Moon. There are also over 20 dining options offering fantastic variety; from cheeseburgers to coq au vin, there is something to satisfy all tastes!

Cruise Picks

for all the Family

Cruise lines are becoming more and more inventive when it comes to onboard facilities for families. At the heart of these facilities are children, who are now well catered for thanks to kids clubs, teen clubs, onboard cinemas and special experiences featuring famous characters from film and fantasy, as well as family-friendly activities they can enjoy with mum and dad. We have put together a selection of some of the most popular onboard activities for all members of the family…

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Friends Kathy and Lucy recently enjoyed an all inclusive cruise on board Pullmantur’s Sovereign, travelling from Barcelona to Livorno; visiting Naples and Rome along the way…

Sojourn Our Sovereign

Itinerary: Barcelona to Livorno Day 1 - Embarkation

It wasn’t long before we were taking advantage of the all-inclusive

Following a very efficient, clean and quick flight from Stansted, and

drinks. There are a surprising amount of options, including branded

a short twenty minute drive to Barcelona port, we checked-in and

drinks, and the staff seem to relish learning each guest’s favourite

got on board just after 1pm.

tipple and serving it up with a smile.

Our first experience of Sovereign was a buffet-style lunch in

In the evening we went to the Captain’s Cocktail Party.

the main dining room. It was very nice and the service was very

Champagne and canapés were offered as we were introduced to

attentive. After refuelling ourselves with the excellent options

the ship’s various heads of department. It was great to see how

available, it was finally time to see our cabin; a large ocean view

much the staff were appreciated and the occasion ended with a flag

room which was very clean, and surprisingly modern for a ship of

parade representing the 30 different nationalities of crew onboard.

her age.

Later, we had dinner at the speciality ‘Wu’ restaurant. This exotic

The sailaway party was superb, as a Spanish-based cruise line

Asian-fusion restaurant is supplementary to Pullmantur’s otherwise

they really do know how to celebrate. As dinner came and went,

all-inclusive offering but was only €25 each and included a bottle of

we just about mustered up enough energy to enjoy a coffee in Café

wine! We couldn’t fault the staff, food, presentation or ambience and

San Marco and have a brief look around the shops before heading

were surprised that the restaurant wasn’t full to the brim.

off to bed.

Day 3 - Naples

Day 2 - Sea Day

We headed out on the English-speaking tour of Naples and

The following day we had plenty of opportunity to explore Sovereign

Pompeii (additional English excursions are added to itineraries

and get a real taste for what a Pullmantur cruise is like. We enjoyed a

depending on demand). Pompeii was fantastic and an absolute

tasty buffet breakfast (be warned, the Spanish don’t have the same

must on this trip.

passion for queuing as us Brits, so don’t be afraid to dive on in!)

Back on the ship, there was time for a dip in the Jacuzzi before

followed by a drink in the Spinnaker Piano Bar. The crew later put on

dinner in the main restaurant where it was Cocktail Party theme.

a lively lunch, featuring a ‘dance off’ which was great fun, then we

The pool deck had been transformed into a tropical beach

treated ourselves to a nail treatment in the spa.

paradise; tables laid out with amazing symmetrical fruit displays,

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cakes, fruit skewers and ice carvings. Make sure you fuel up at dinner however as true to Mediterranean lifestyles; the party wasn’t due to get going until 12.45am! We couldn’t stay up quite that late, so instead joined in with the Salsa Dancing before Day 4 - Rome

All Inclusive Cr uise Holidays

We had an early start for our 90 minute transfer from Civitavecchia

Pullmantur understands that everybody wants something

Port to Rome, where we spent the day sightseeing. While the driver

different from their cruise holiday. Whether you are coming

mainly spoke Spanish during the journey, a fellow passenger kindly

on board with your family, your partner, by yourself or with

informed us (in English) that the pick-up time was at 4.30.

friends, we have blended together all the ingredients needed

Whilst a day is not really long enough to truly appreciate Rome,

for the perfect trip.

it was great to see the major sights including the Colosseum, Piazza

Spectacular nights, fun-filled days, relaxing afternoons

Venezia and Trevi Fountain. Back on the Ship that evening, dinner

and unforgettable excursions combine for an ocean

was great once again with salmon, veal, pork and lots of other things

adventure you will never forget.

on the menu.

Putting entertainment, fun, and a relaxed, carefree

heading off to bed.

Day 5 - Livorno Check-out was at 11am and our taxi transfer arrived on time to take us from Livorno to Pisa airport. Pisa airport is small but does have some nice shops to help you pass the time before your flight.

We had a great experience with Pullmantur. The ship had a real party atmosphere and is definitely aimed at young couples or families. The language barrier never really affected our day to day activities on the ship. One thing is for certain though; cruising with Pullmantur means totally giving yourself to the Spanish culture and taking everything as it comes.

attitude at the top of our list, Pullmantur’s all-inclusive cruise holidays offer fantastic value for money for children and adults alike. With nothing to worry about except what you want to do each day, you are certain to wake up with a smile on your face every day.

Don’t forgetyour to take smile…

Breezes of the Mediterranean Cruise Aboard Sovereign Departing: 9 May 2015 - 10 Nights Cruise & Stay All inclusive from: £999 per person Barcelona, Spain | At Sea | Tunis, Tunisia | Naples, Italy Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Florence /pisa (Laspezia) Italy Cannes, France | Barcelona, Spain 2 Night stay at 4* Tryp Apolo Hotel with B&B Upgrade to an Ocean View Stateroom form only £100pp

Legends Of The Mediterranean Cruise Aboard Empress Departing: 2 October 2015 - 7 Nights All inclusive from: £899 per person Palma De Mallorca, Spain | Valencia, Spain | Malaga, Spain At Sea | Porto Torres (Sardinia), Italy | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Ajaccio, Corsica | Palma De Mallorca, Spain

5 Night Mediterranean Cruise Aboard Sovereign Departing: 2 May 2015 - 5 Nights All inclusive from: £779 per person Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Porto Torres (Sardinia), Italy Barcelona, Spain | At Sea | Tunis, Tunisia | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

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Wanderlust Wildlife, Wilderness and

You may have been to America, you may have visited Africa, you may even have immersed yourself in the Far Eastern culture of Asia, but have you ever set foot on the icy landscape that is Antarctica? If the answer is no then it’s time you learnt of the jaw-dropping world of expedition cruises…

Your Once In A Lifetime Could Be Today

can take you to the top of the world. A limited number of polar

Travel is all about stepping into unknown territories and exploring

voyages offer you the opportunity to go all the way to the North

new places, but how often do we really get the chance to do this?

Pole on board a nuclear powered ice-breaker vessel. If simply

Many of the world’s destinations may be foreign to us personally,

being there isn’t enough, on arrival at 90° north explorers are

but plenty of people have trodden these paths before us and

encouraged to plunge themselves into the freezing waters in the

countless more are likely to follow in our footsteps. However, this

ultimate test of fortitude.

is something that cannot be said about the polar regions of the

Awesome Antarctica

Arctic and Antarctica.

Polar Expedition cruises offer the chance to discover destinations that feature on very few people’s ‘been there done that’ lists, and are featured in even fewer travel guides.

The Amazing Arctic Covering countries such as Canada, Norway, Iceland and Greenland; Arctic voyages take you right into the heart of the action. You will get the chance to witness polar bears in their natural habitat, interact with indigenous communities that have made the Arctic their home for hundreds of years, and experience some of nature’s most outstanding showcases.

The Northern Lights may well make an appearance should you travel during the autumn or winter months, whilst anyone sailing

Antarctica and its surrounding territories also have their own story to tell. As you make your way to the seventh continent, your expedition may also make stops in places such as the Falklands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Many of these destinations are uninhabited, but you will also have the opportunity to see thriving communities and learn all about their way of life.

Your journey to Antartica will start in South America as you depart from Chile, Argentina or Uruguay’s Montevideo airport.

There are fly & cruise options available as well as journeys that enable you to sail all the way, plus you have a chance to explore your departure city before you embark on your adventure.

during the summer will be able to observe the glorious Midnight

As you set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, having navigated

Sun. This natural phenomenon happens for differing lengths of time

the tricky and unpredictable Drake Passage, you are sure to be

depending on how far north you go, but generally speaking the

greeted by the stars of this icy show; penguins. From Gentoos to

majority of the Arctic Circle is bathed in twenty-four hour sunlight

Chinstraps and, of course, the noble Emperor; these black and

between the months of May and August.

white creatures are what many people come this far to see.

Throughout your journey you will increase your knowledge and

There is plenty more to see around you too. Enormous

understanding of this part of the world, and the wildlife that live

icebergs drift past eerily while distant roars, as icebergs come

here, thanks to experienced and passionate expedition lecturers.

apart and crash into the sea, can be heard from afar. Large, icy

Their understanding of the local area will give you the best chance

peeks dominate the landscape as you stare out into the pristine

of spotting polar bears, whales, seabirds and any other creatures

white and imagine the endeavours of brave explorers such as

that may be on view. As well as tours of the Arctic, polar cruises

Robert Falcon Scott, Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton.

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More Than A Passing Visit Whilst the ships that will take you on these exciting adventures are not only comfortable, safe and offer some excellent on board facilities; much of the action will take place away from them. A fleet of Zodiacs will enable you to get up close and personal with fjords, islets and caves, whilst there are also a host of exhilarating activities to take part in onshore.

The opportunity to camp out under the polar night’s sky should not be missed and those who would rather forgo the Zodiacs in favour of travelling via kayak are encouraged to do so. Helicopter rides, hot air balloon trips, photography workshops and plenty of walking, hiking and trekking will also ensure that you can take in your incredible surroundings from a variety of different perspectives.

Land of Ice and Fire (Iceland Circumnavigation) Mythical Iceland is the land of ice and fire, with glaciers and volcanoes side by side. It is the perfect destination for explorers looking for the unexpected.

Aboard MS Fram Departing: 23 May 2015 Inside twin from only £3,499pp including flights and transfers.

Visiting: Reykjavik, Grundarfjörður, Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Akureyri, Grímsey , Borgarfjörður, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, Reykjavik

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica – ‘Explorers and Kings’ This expedition offers the perfect chance to discover the best of the Antarctic Peninsula, the last continent’s most northern region.

Aboard Ocean Endeavour Departing: 12 Dec 2015

Fast Facts...

Arctic Size: The Arctic Circle covers 6% of the world’s surface.

Notable Inhabitants: Inuit communities, polar bears, reindeer, muskox, walrus, puffins, Arctic foxes.

Outside twin from only £9,999pp including London flights to Buenos Aires with onward flight to Ushuaia including a one night pre-cruise stay.

Northernmost City: Longyearbyen

Visiting: Fly UK to Buenos Aires (overnight), Ushuaia, At Sea Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), At Sea, South Georgia, At Sea, South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula, Cross Drake Passage, Ushuaia, Fly Buenos Aires to UK (overnight)

is on the move. Between 1950 and 2008 it moved

Did You Know?

• Due to the tilting of the Earth’s axis, the Arctic Circle over 800 metres.

• It is against the law to die in Longyearbyen.

Antarctic Size: Antarctica is just less than 14 million square kilometres.

That’s over 60 times larger than the UK. Notable Inhabitants: Penguins (8 species), seals, dolphins, terns, petrels, shags.

Southernmost City: Ushuaia Did You Know?

• Antarctica is protected by a treaty meaning that, despite claims from many countries, no one can actually ‘own’ the land.

• Antarctica has no set time zone and so each research centre stationed there usually sets the time to that of their home nation.

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OUR EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS ARE NOW ALL-INCLUSIVE TOO 2015 | 2016 | 2017

Experience a world amid modern luxury. Where award-winning cuisine and sumptuous accommodation are matched by exemplary service. Where you’ll wake up in a beautiful new destination, every day. After exploring on land, relax with a spa session on board. Or enjoy croquet on a real grass lawn in the middle of the ocean. Then maybe catch a Broadwaystyle show before winding down with a sparkling refreshment at your favourite bar. When a holiday this exclusive is now all-inclusive, should you not book yours?

Book a Concierge Class stateroom or above on any sailing and create your own luxury with an all-inclusive cruise thanks to our 123go! offers:

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Alternatively, book an Ocean View stateroom or above and choose TWO of the above offers on selected European cruises or ONE for selected worldwide sailings.*

HURRY, 123GO! ENDS 28TH FEB 2015.

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Sail on board one of their award-winning ships, experience some of the world’s most fascinating and captivating destinations and discover that each of their cruises are as individual as you are!

Visiting: Southampton (UK), At Sea, Copenhagen Overnight (Denmark), At Sea, Stockholm (Sweden), Muuga (Estonia), St Petersburg - Overnight (Russia) At Sea, Warnemunde (Germany), At Sea, Southampton (UK)

Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 19th June 2015

10 nights aboard Celebrity Reflection® Outside from £1499 per person Inside from £1399 per person* Visiting: Rome, Civitavecchia (Italy), Messina (Italy), At Sea, Mykonos (Greece), Kusadasi (Turkey), Rhodes (Greece), Santorini (Greece), Athens, Piraeus (Greece), At Sea, Naples (Italy), Rome, Civitavecchia (Italy)

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13 nights aboard Celebrity Constellation® Outside from £1539 per person Inside from £1399 per person* Visiting: Barcelona (Spain), At Sea, Cadiz (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), At Sea, Bilbao - Overnight (Spain), La Coruna (Spain), Porto, Leixoes (for Portugal), At Sea, Gibraltar (UK), Malaga (Spain), At Sea, Barcelona (Spain)

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12 nights aboard Celebrity Eclipse® Outside from £1549 per person Inside from £1149pp per person* Visiting: Southampton (UK), St. Peter Port (Guernsey), Cork, Cobh (Ireland), At Sea, Akureyri (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Reykjavik - Overnight (Iceland), At Sea, Belfast (Ireland), At Sea, Southampton (UK)

Western Mediterranean 3rd September 2016

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14 nights aboard Celebrity Eclipse® Outside from £1949 per person Inside from £997 per person* Visiting: Southampton (UK), At Sea, Gibraltar (UK), At Sea, Villefranche (France), Florence/Pisa, Laspezia (Italy), Rome (Civitavecchia), Genoa (Italy), At Sea, Malaga (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), At Sea, Southampton (UK) *Prices are based on two people sharing a cabin, cruise only, correct at time of print and subject to availability, shore excursions are available at extra cost, flight packages available, please ask for details.

Inside staterooms are not applicable for the 123go promotion. Operators terms and conditions apply.

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14 nights South America

FLY

CRUISE …aboard Norwegian Sun! Departing: 25 March 2016 From: £3559 per person Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo, Uruguay - Puerto Madryn, Argentina - Stanley, Falkland Islands - Cruise Cape Horn - Ushuaia, Argentina - Cruise Beagle Channel (Glacier Cruising) - Punta Arenas, Chile - Cruise Strait of Magellan - Cruise Chilean Fjords - Cruise Patagonic Channels - Cruise Canal Moraleda - Puerto Chacabuco, Chile - Puerto Montt, Chile - Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile All fares are per person based on £GBP, based on double/twin occupancy of an inside stateroom, including government taxes, port expenses and fees. On board credit has no monetary value, is non-transferable and some on board activities may incur a surcharge. It may not be used toward on board service charges or pre purchased activities. Ultimate Beverage Package includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $10. Includes fountain soda and juice, Non-alcoholic beer is included. Ultimate Dining Package includes unlimited dining at specialty restaurants. Dining Package excludes Chef’s Table, Ocean Blue, Carlo’s Bakery items, Ice Cream Bar, and Gelato. All fares are subject to availability and change at any time. New Year offer applicable to new bookings made from 8 January 2014 to 27 February 2015. Full Norwegian Cruise Line booking conditions apply – please ask for full details.

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Riviera Style The unique

There are many vessels cruising European rivers but few ships can match the luxury and elegance of Riviera Travel’s selection of four-star superior and five-star vessels including the five-star Lord Byron, William Shakespeare, Jane Austen and brand new Charles Dickens. They offer a choice of eleven beautiful and fascinating cruises visiting some wonderful sights such as the Douro Valley, Trier, Cologne, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Amsterdam, Avignon, Arles,Bruges, Paris or Rouen.

Why choose Riviera Travel?

• Beautiful cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views • Full board cuisine throughout • Many excursions included • Fully escorted by an experienced cruise Director

Cruisin’ Price:

8 days from £1,099pp or 14 days from £1,549pp Departures from April to November 2015

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Awe

A bucketful of

Whether you refer to it specifically as your ‘bucket list’ or not, the chances are that you have a mental catalogue of all the exciting places in the world that you would like to visit someday. Here are some fantastic locations to add to your own personal list, if they don’t feature there already…

The Grand Canyon

The Maldives

The Grand Canyon, situated in Arizona, USA, is truly one of the natural wonders of the modern world and a sight that many people clamber to see. At its widest point, the gap between the two sides is 18 miles and geologists believe that the Colorado River which weaves its way through the valley has been carving out its path for at least seventeen million years.

Arrive early in the morning to experience a beautiful sunset that will stay with you forever.

For those who like to relax and do nothing more than… well, nothing whilst away, the Maldives have to be the pinnacle of luxury holidays.

The islands are filled with exclusive boutique resorts that offer fine dining, pristine beaches and spa treatments that transport you to another world. In a time where we are constantly connected with what’s happening around us, these picturesque retreats

Venice

Peru

Of all the romantic and beautiful cities in Europe, Venice is perhaps the one that features most prominently on people’s bucket lists. It’s the uniqueness of this floating city that attracts people from far and wide, as well as the fact that you can easily lose yourself in its quaint maze of canals and cobbled streets.

And with art, culture and architectural beauty around every corner, it is little wonder that this Italian gem is in high demand.

Backpackers and hiking enthusiasts travel to Peru every year to take on the 4-day journey known as the Inca Trail. Whilst the trek along one of three trails might be arduous, there is something magical waiting at the end to make it all worthwhile; Machu Picchu. These ancient Incan ruins are one of the most preserved cultural sights in the world and are constantly being restored by local archaeologists.

offer the chance to truly cut loose from modern day ties.

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This is the Life

A cruise holiday is a very special way to escape from the rigours of everyday life, but something that is guaranteed to make your 2015 cruise holiday even more special is cruising on board P&O Cruises’ new flagship Britannia! Inspired by the past, yet designed for the future, there has never been a more stylish way to see the world. Nothing beats the feeling of stepping on board a new ship for the first time and, whether you are new to cruising or a veteran of the high seas, your moments on board are sure to be truly memorable.

Together with the rest of P&O Cruises’ much-loved fleet, you now have the choice of eight ships each offering an entirely different holiday experience. With itineraries ranging from two nights to over 100 that explore the four corners of the globe and with en suite accommodation, flights (where applicable), dining and entertainment all included in the price, a P&O Cruises holiday is fantastic value.

Western Mediterranean

Western Mediterranean

22nd March 2015

11th April 2015

17 nights aboard Oceana

14 nights aboard Britannia

Fares from £1399pp* Plus £145 On Board Spend

Fares from £1349pp* Plus £70 On Board Spend

Visiting: Southampton, Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar,

Visiting: Southampton, Gibraltar , Alicante,

Barcelona, Cannes, Florence / Pisa, Genoa

Rome, Florence / Pisa, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Valencia, Southampton

France, Spain & Gurnsey

Atlantic Coast & Iberia

5th September 2015

17th November 2015

7 nights aboard Britannia

14 nights aboard Ventura

Fares from £699pp* Plus £20 On Board Spend

Fares from £949pp* Plus £100 On Board Spend

Visiting: La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna,

Visiting: Southampton, Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar,

St. Peter Port, Southampton

Cartagena, Malaga, Casablanca, Madeira, Southampton

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On Board Spending money amount is P&O Cruises Select Price OBS + Campaign OBS *Select Prices shown are per person based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type and are subject to availability. † Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive up to £2,450 as free spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on board shops, bars, restaurants, spa and on shore excursions booked on board.

The free spending money amount shown is per cabin based on two people sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type, and varies by cabin and cruise ‡

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175 Years.

Forever Cunard.

New York – it’s an exhilarating city. With so much to see and do, world class shopping and sensational cuisine, it’s a city like no other. To arrive on board one of the world’s most extraordinary ships, Queen Mary 2, will help ensure your holiday is a truly unforgettable one.

A Cunard Transatlantic Crossing is a seven or eight-night cruise across the Atlantic Ocean on board the magnificent ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. You have six or seven days to enjoy all that this wonderful ship has to offer.

For your classic crossing, either fly out to New York to join Queen Mary 2 for an eastbound crossing back to the UK, or sail westbound from Southampton to New York and fly home. Or, for the ultimate experience, cross the Atlantic in both directions.

10 Things to do on a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing 1. Enjoy their famous White Gloved Afternoon Tea Service in the Queen’s Room with fresh scones, finger sandwiches and delicious cakes.

2. Relax into your seat and enjoy a virtual ride through space in Illuminations the only planetarium at sea!

3. Attend a star party on deck hosted by an astronomer from the renowned Royal Astronomical Society.

4. Indulge in some retail therapy as you peruse the Mayfair Shops. With top brands including H. Stern and Hermes, there is sure to be something to take your fancy.

5. Meet your ship’s master at the Captain’s Cocktail Reception.

6. Watch the sensational singers and dancers perform an exclusive Cunard production in the extravagant Royal Court Theatre.

7. While on deck, celebrate the exhilarating moments of sailing in or out of New York: gliding by the Statue of Liberty and carefully passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

8. Melt into one of more than a dozen luscious Canyon Ranch SpaClub® body treatments. You’ll emerge glowing, velvety smooth and utterly relaxed. Euphoria Ritual, anyone?

9. Sample the Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, fall in love with the signature Truffled Potato Love Letters or savour small bites from the extraordinary tapas bar at the trendy Todd English restaurant.

10. Take a brisk walk or jog around the Promenade Deck. Three laps make a mile!

Queen Mary 2 Whilst on board you will have plenty of opportunity to discover everything Queen Mary 2 has to offer. Make the most of countless opportunities for entertainment and enrichment or just relax and take it easy – no other ship offers as much space to simply do your own thing and recharge your batteries. Each and every evening at sea offers fine dining, spectacular entertainment and live music and dancing around the ship.

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Southampton to New York Balcony State Room from just £649pp* *Price based on saver fare 10th Jan 2015

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Conventional Cruising Go beyond the realms of

STAR CLIPPERS Live your dream on a Tall Ship sailing experience with Star Clippers

STAR CLIPPERS

Hurtigruten have sailed in polar waters since 1893 and they know them like the back of their hands; in fact many of

their crew were born and live on the coastlines they sail along! Winter is perhaps the most special time to explore the wild and untamed Norwegian scenery. The landscape is covered in white pure snow, and they provide you with the best chance of experiencing the Northern Lights.

Colourful Cuba

Departs December 2015 - February 2016 7 nights aboard Star Flyer Visiting: Cienfuegos, Casilda, Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman, Cayo Largo, Cayo Rico, Cienfuegos

From £1045 per person Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category 6 cabin, departing 6th December 2015. Fare is cruise only inclusive of port charges and does not include flights. Cruise only fares include an early booking discount valid until 30th April 2015.

Arctic Highlights The Arctic Highlights voyage spends its entirety within the Arctic Circle giving you the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights, and the chance to see some areas of this frozen land that are seldom seen by tourists.

Visiting: Tromsø | Kirkenes | Tromsø

Selected departures in January, February and March 2015 5 or 6 days, with flights Fares from £799 per guest Price includes flights, voyage in an inside cabin, HB on the ship and B&B at the hotel in Tromsø. 3 nights on board the ship and 1 (or 2) at a hotel in Tromsø. Lead in fare is based on 5 day itinerary.

Classic Round Voyage A spectacular voyage examining the inseparable links between Norway’s rich heritage and the sea, the Classic Round Voyage is the ultimate way to experience the full majesty and culture of Norway’s coastline.

Visiting: Bergen | Kirkenes | Bergen (34 ports of call)

Rail & Sail

Ligurian & Tyrhennian Seas Departs 22nd August 2015 7 nights aboard Star Flyer Visiting: Cannes, Calvi, Figari Beach, Bonifacio (Corsica), Costa Smeralda (Sardinia), Portoferraio (Elba), Rapallo and Monte Carlo

Selected departures between April and October 2015 12 days, with flights Fares from £1189 per guest Price includes flights from LGW, voyage, FB and transfers where applicable. Regional departures available at a supplement. Price based on an April departure.

From £1299 per person Price is based on 2 adults sharing a category 6 cabin. Includes estimated return rail from London to Cannes & port charges

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Princess is celebrating their 50th birthday throughout 2015. So Come and Celebrate with the destination experts who will take you to new and exciting places around the globe. During your cruise you’ll devour the most amazing food, freshly prepared from scratch onboard every day. You’ll relax out on deck enjoying signature features such as Movies Under the Stars and the adults-only oasis, The Sanctuary, and you’ll be entertained from dawn ‘til dusk. Or you can simply sit back, relax and watch the world go by... literally.

Western Europe Passage 14 nights aboard Royal Princess From £799pp

PLUS

UP TO

FREE ON SPENDINGBMOARD ONEY PER COUPLE

Voyage of the Glaciers 10 nights aboard Star Princess From £599pp

Visiting: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Azores

Visiting: Vancouver, British Columbia

Islands (Ponta Delgada), Portugal

Ketchikan, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska

Cork, Ireland (Cobh - for Blarney Castle)

Skagway, Alaska | Glacier Bay National

Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Brussels/

Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)

Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium | London

College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)

(Southampton), England

Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Mediterranean & Adriatic

Classic Canada & New England

7 nights aboard Emerald Princess From £749pp

10 nights aboard Caribbean Princess From £1049pp

Visiting: Barcelona, Spain | Marseille

Visiting: New York City (Manhattan or

(Provence), France | Florence/Pisa

Brooklyn), New York | Newport, Rhode Island

(Livorno), Italy | Rome (Civitavecchia),

Boston, Massachusetts | Portland, Maine

Italy | Kotor, Montenegro | Athens

Saint John, New Brunswick (for the Bay of

(Piraeus), Greece

Fundy) | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Sydney, Nova Scotia | Charlottetown, Canada | Quebec City, Quebec | Quebec City, Quebec

*Prices shown are subject to availability based upon 2 adults sharing the lowest available grade within the stateroom type specified and include Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Prices and availability are correct at time of going to print, and may go up or down. Free onboard spending money is based on 2 adults sharing, is available on all stateroom grades and varies by stateroom type. Mini suites and full suites receive $50 per day per cabin, Balcony cabins receive $40 per day per cabin, Outsides receive $30 per day per cabin, and Insides receive $20 per day per cabin. Onboard spending money may be used on a single cruise only, is non-refundable, not for cash value, and expires at the end of that cruise. £50 deposit is applicable to all sailings and is non-refundable. All offers are subject to availability on new bookings. Offer is available from 19th December 2014 - 28 February 2015 and applies to sailings included in this campaign only.

Calling all Chocoholics!

AN ALL NEW PREMIUM CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

NEW for 2015

Chocolate JourneysSM, an industry-first, premium chocolate experience onboard its fleet of 18 ships. The programme will offer guests a variety of opportunities to taste the inspired creations crafted by one of the world’s foremost experts in chocolate, Norman Love.

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Follow in the footsteps of

Phileas Fogg...

A World Cruise remains one of life’s great travel experiences. More and more people are fulfilling their life-long dreams of visiting the world’s most sought-after destinations in one seamless journey - waking up each morning in a new town or city as they work their way through their own personal bucket list.

Perfect for couples or families who have a big twelve months ahead of them; those celebrating an anniversary or special birthday; or perhaps those heading into retirement; a luxurious world cruise really is the ultimate way to mark the occasion. We take a look at a selection of World cruises departing in 2016…

Aurora’s World Circumnavigation

Around the World in 180 days

2 January 2016

4 January 2016

114 nights aboard Aurora, P&O Cruises

180 days aboard Insignia, Oceania Cruises

From £10,849pp (Inside Cabin)

From £27,999pp (Ocean View)

After a celebratory send off from Southampton, your adventure

Oceania are known for providing their own brand of luxury small-

begins in earnest when you transit the Panama Canal for two days

ship cruising and this trip on board Insignia showcases everything

in San Francisco, followed by the laid-back islands of Hawaii. Your

they have to offer. From exploring off-the-beaten-path locations,

exploration of New Zealand includes Auckland, the Bay of Islands,

to visiting the world’s most iconic sites, to delving deep into the

Wellington, Christchurch (tours from Akaroa), Dunedin and the

richness of diverse cultures, the reasons for embarking on such a

breath-taking New Zealand fiords. Next is Australia where you’re

voyage are as numerous as the treasures you will uncover. You will

treated to two days in Sydney followed by days in Brisbane, the

visit no less than 6 different continents, over 40 different territories

Whitsundays and Darwin. For the next 21 days you explore Southeast

and more than 80 ports. This voyage will also include a number of

Asia and the Orient, with a call in the Philippines before extended

overnight stops in places such as Cape Town, Mahe in the Seychelles,

calls in Okinawa, Shanghai and Keelung before two days in Hong

and Beijing. Insignia is sure to be a fantastic home from home,

Kong. Next it’s on to Vietnam then Singapore, Malaysia and Sri

offering great facilities in the form of an extensive spa and salon, five

Lanka. Then sail for South Africa before sailing back home.

dining options and multiple entertainment facilities.

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Around the World

Cunard’s World Cruise

8 January 2016

10 January 2016

115 nights aboard Black Watch, Fred. Olsen From £9999pp (Inside Cabin) Sailing from Southampton, this grand 115 night cruise takes you on an incredible journey around the globe, calling at some of the most breath-taking destinations on earth. Soak up the sun in the Caribbean, immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of South America & the exciting atmosphere of Australia’s bustling cities, discover the unique sights and sounds of Asia and explore the ancient history of the Middle East and Egypt in one spectacular cruise.

Taking in the West Indies, Peru, Fiji, Australia, Singapore, India and Egypt to name but a few, you will also traverse the Panama Canal; a true highlight of this cruise. You will also discover the ancient city of Lima on a tour from Callao and sail to romantic Bora Bora where you can swim and scuba dive with the sea turtles or marvel at the stunning White Valley. Other highlights include a stop at Komodo Island, home to the infamous Komodo dragon, and two overnight stays in Myanmar, steeped in colonial history and beautifully unspoiled.

Circle Pacific Segment Tokyo to San Francisco 21 July 2016

120 nights aboard Queen Mary 2, Cunard From £12,799pp (Inside Cabin) A world cruise is something that you are likely to only do once in your life and so why not do it in style? There is arguably no better way to circumnavigate the globe than aboard one of the most iconic and extravagant vessels currently in operation; Queen Mary 2. Famous as the pioneers for world cruises, having completed the first cruise in 1922, Cunard are known for offering the best and most authentic voyage.

Setting sail from Southampton you will discover sights from the Caribbean, South America, Australasia, Asia and Europe. Highlights include the chance to cruise the Suez Canal and visit the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, explore Far Eastern gems such as Hong Kong and Singapore, and witness Sydney Opera House up close.

A world cruise is something that you are likely to only do once in your life and so why not do it in style?”

20 days aboard Sun Princess, Princess Cruises From £2,569pp (Inside Cabin) Many cruise lines also allow you to experience the concept of World cruising in a shorter period of time by joining the ship for a smaller segment of the cruise. This Circle Pacific Segment from Tokyo to San Francisco will take you to eight ports of call including four unforgettable stops in Alaska as well as Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia; before arriving in what is arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the USA – San Francisco. A highlight is sure to be cruising through the pristine waters of Glacier Bay. Just west of Juneau, this breath-taking national park and preserve boasts some of the world’s more spectacular tidewater glaciers.

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Enjoy the most inclusive

Luxury Experience

™

Enjoy The World’s Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™. This is cruising as it was meant to be - a sumptuous and very personal experience where your every wish, your every whim and your every want are met with gratifying luxuries, satisfying comfort and complete fulfilment of your wanderlust. Anticipate an unforgettable journey to the world’s greatest destinations where everything is included, without exception and without compromise. You really can have it all aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

Northern Lights & the Midnight Sun

La Dolce Vita

Spanish Zeal

11 Jun 2015 10 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner Fares from £3799 per guest*

2 Jul 2015 10 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner Fares from £3999 per guest*

Choose from up to 34 FREE shore excursions

Choose from up to 34 FREE shore excursions

Choose from up to 46 FREE shore excursions

Visiting: Rome (Civitavecchia, Italy), Sorrento/

Visiting: Barcelona (Spain), Ibiza (Spain), Palma

Visiting: London (Southampton, England),

Capri (Italy), Taormina (Sicily, Italy), Zakynthos

de Mallorca (Spain), Cruise the Mediterranean

(Greece), Corfu (Greece), Bari (Italy), Kotor

Seas, Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Ajaccio (Corsica,

(Montenegro), Zadar (Croatia), Koper

France), Portofino (Italy), Antibes (France),

(Slovenia), Overnight stay in Venice (Italy)

Saint-Tropez (France), Toulon (France),

6 Jun 2015 12 nights aboard Seven Seas Voyager Fares from £4399 per guest*

Plymouth (United Kingdom), Waterford (Ireland), Holyhead (Wales), Dublin (Ireland), Liverpool (United Kingdom), Belfast (Ireland), Greenock (Glasgow), Cruise the North Sea, Kristiansand (Norway), Oslo (Norway), Skagen (Denmark) Copenhagen (Denmark) Culinary Event...

Indulge your sweet tooth in the creations of talented pastry chefs, from elaborate desserts in Compass Rose to a decadent chocolate-themed tea time. Attend a chocolate pastry demonstration, while sipping on a sinfully delicious chocolate cocktail.

Barcelona (Spain)

Classic Greek Isles 6 Sep 2015 10 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner Fares from £4199 per guest* Choose from up to 25 FREE shore excursions Visiting: Istanbul (Turkey), Mitilini (Lesbos,

Culinary Event...

Your onboard chefs create delectable pasta dishes that infuse the flavours, spices and traditions of the region, during a friendly cooking competition on the Pool Deck. Participate in a delicious wine tasting.

Greece), Ephesus (Kusadasi, Turkey), Rhodes (Greece), Bodrum (Turkey), Aghios Nikolaos (Crete), Santorini (Greece), Mykonos (Greece), Thessaloniki (Greece), Cruising the Scenic Dardanelles, Istanbul (Turkey)

Just look what’s included in your total cruise package

Every Regent fare includes: • FREE Flights, FREE Business Class Flights in Penthouse Suites and Higher • FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions, • FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package in Concierge Suites and Higher • FREE WiFi Internet Access in Concierge Suites and Higher* • FREE Unlimited Beverages Including Fine Wines and Premium Spirits • FREE Open Bars and Lounges Plus In-Suite Mini-Bar Replenished Daily • FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities, • FREE Ground Transfers • FREE 24-Hour Room Service and NO Charge for Specialty Restaurants and much more...

*Up to 500 mins free depending on length of cruise. Unlimited access in named suites.

*Advertised fare includes air-related government taxes, surcharges and fees. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, fares and category availability are subject to change without notice.

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F

or more than half a century Swan Hellenic has been perfecting the art of discovery cruising, leading the way

to some of the world’s most intriguing destinations. Travel in comfort and style to cities of music, culture and art, sites of ancient civilisations, remote villages, iconic coastlines and inspirational landscapes and, during leisurely days at sea, let our renowned Guest Speakers’ in depth talks illuminate the history and culture of each destination.

AN ITALIAN MOSAIC 19 August 2015 15 day cruise aboard Minerva From £2415pp Save 30% Civitavecchia | Naples | Lipari | Palermo | Sousse Cruise On Minerva | Gallipoli | Cruise On Minerva Ravenna | Venice

Discovery Cruising Country House Style

BYZANTINE EMPIRE AND BEYOND 30 September 2015 15 day cruise aboard Minerva From £2024pp Save 20% Piraeus | Skyros | Volos | Kavalla | At Sea Nessebur | At Sea | Sochi | Batumi | Trabzon | Sinop At Sea | Istanbul

LANDSCAPES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN 27 October 2015 14 day cruise aboard Minerva From £2009pp Save 30% Piraeus | Santorini | Souda Bay | Cruise On Minerva | Sicily Lipari | Stromboli Scenic Cruise | Palermo | La Goulette Valletta | Cruise On Minerva | Corinth | Piraeus

up to e v a S

30%

Exceptional Inclusive Value Cruise Fares Include All Flights, Meals, Gratuities*, Guest Speaker Programme And Shore Excursions*. *Gratuities on-board and ashore Shore excursions are worth up to £650pp

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Big Screen...

As Seen on the

*

*

And small screen!

The inspiration for a holiday can come from anywhere. It could be a recommendation from a friend, an irresistible advert that you see in a travel agent’s window or fuelled by what we see on the silver screen or our own humble TV set. Here are some excellent destinations that you may just have spied during the films and TV shows that the past year has offered us.

New Zealand – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Fans of elves, orcs and wizards alike will be more than aware that the final instalment in the Hobbit series was released in cinemas in December 2014. Something else that will be apparent to anyone who is familiar with these films and those of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is that the majority of the filming was done in New Zealand.

Whilst being a beautiful and breath-taking destination in its own right, the success of these movies has given tourists an extra reason to visit New Zealand. Tolkien fans will encounter familiar settings on both North and South Island, none more so than at the Hobbiton movie set near Matamata. Other locations of interest include the beautiful town of Glenorchy where you may recognise the fortress of ‘Isengard’ and the Pelorus River in Marlborough where the infamous barrel scene from ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ was filmed.

as the Dark Hedges. Fans of this epic series can now experience the beauty we have just across the Irish Sea whilst walking in the footsteps of some of their favourite characters.

Atlantic City – Boardwalk Empire The critically acclaimed American series Boardwalk Empire, reached its final season in 2014. Although most of the scenes were shot in New York City, the programme is set in 1920s Atlantic City with many of the outside locations (including the boardwalk itself) created with the use of visual effects.

Although the city is, thankfully, a much different place today to how it was during the era that Boardwalk Empire is set; many fans of the show will want to see the charm of the boardwalk for themselves.

Not to mention the beautiful beaches, numerous gambling opportunities and excellent shopping.

Northern Ireland – Game of Thrones

Italy – The Trip

Game of Thrones is one of the biggest TV

and Steve

series in recent years, delighting fans all over

travel together, aired its second series

the world who are drawn into this fantasy

in 2014, but may have passed under the

world of dragons, dwarfs and Daenerys

radar for many. Fans of the two comedy

Targaryen. It may surprise some avid viewers

geniuses will be well aware that this

though that filming is carried out in Northern

time the two were travelling through the

Ireland. Winterfell, capital of The North

wonderful country of Italy. As they began

and home to the Starks, is better known

in Piedmont and made their way south

as Castle Ward in County Down and the

through Siena, Rome and then finally onto

gloomy-looking King’s Road is actually a

Capri, they are sure to have inspired many

row of beech trees in County Antrim known

a trip to this magnificent part of the world.

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This cult TV series, in which Rob Brydon play themselves as they

Call us to find out how you can visit all of these destinations and more on your next cruise holiday.

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Difference

Dining with a

It’s not just top end, luxury cruise lines that have something to shout about when it comes to cuisine. Fine dining, gourmet ingredients and speciality restaurants abound on plenty of mainstream cruise ships too. From the quirky and exotic to traditional cuisine with a twist, we take a look at just a few our favourites...

Animator’s Palate

Teppanyaki

Qsine

Freedom dining

The main dining room

On board all ships excluding Norwegian Sky

aboard Disney Magic

The Japanese style of

On board Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity Infinity®, Celebrity SilhouetteSM, Celebrity Summit®, Celebrity Millennium®, Celebrity ReflectionSM

On board Arcadia, Azura, Oceana, Oriana, Ventura and Aurora

This state of the art

they choose between 6pm

restaurant uses iPad® menus

and 9.30pm and sit with

to make your onboard dining

whomever they like, whilst

experience more fun and

enjoying a slap up five-

interactive than ever before.

course meal. Look forward to

Expect the unexpected with

enjoying quality cuisine safe

innovative twists on familiar

in the knowledge that every

favourites, different textures,

Executive Chef across the

tastes and presentations -

P&O Cruises fleet has been

pleasing all of the senses

inducted into the prestigious

at once. At $45 per person

gastronomic society, Chaîne

it’s not only a one of a kind

des Rôtisseurs.

On board all ships

serves contemporary Pacific

cooking, ‘Teppenyaki’ is

Rim cuisine made up of

showcased at its best aboard

Pacific Island foods, Asian

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic.

cooking, fresh California fare

Their chefs will show off their

and a host of other cultural

amazing skills by slicing,

and culinary influences.

dicing and juggling, while

Animator’s Palate serves up

preparing delicious meat,

something more than just

poultry, fish and vegetables

fine food however; diners can

on an iron “Teppan” griddle.

enjoy innovative dinner shows

For a very reasonable

celebrating the art of Disney

supplement of $25 per guest,

storytelling and animation,

the sizzles and surprises

where many beloved Disney

never cease at this authentic

characters come to life right

speciality restaurant.

before their eyes!

P&O Cruises’ Freedom Dining restaurants enable guests to turn up anytime

experience, but an affordable one too. You can book your table at Qsine up to four days prior to your sailing.

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the world’s most extraordinary places...

Offering more than 125 exciting itineraries covering Alaska to Asia; Australasia to the mighty Amazon, the Caribbean to Canada & New England, the Holland America Line 2015 programme epitomises the ultimate in worldwide premium travel experiences onboard a fleet of 15 five star ships.

Viking Sagas

Mediterranean Explorer

16 May, 13 Jun, 25 July 2015 7 nights aboard Ryndam Fares from £599† per guest*

17 May*, 30 Jun, 13 Aug 2015 11 nights aboard Zuiderdam Fares from £899 per guest*

Harwich, Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger,

Barcelona (overnight), St Tropez, Monte Carlo, Calvi,

Ulvik, Harwich

Livorno (Florence/Pisa), La Goulette, Palermo, Naples,

†

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Northern Isles

Canada & New England Discovery

20 Jun*, 1 Aug 2015 14 nights aboard Ryndam Fares from £1,649 per guest*

20 June 2015 7 nights aboard Veendam Fares from £749 per guest*

Harwich, Lerwick, Torshavn, Djupivogur, Heimaey,

Quebec City (overnight), Quebec City,

Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Alesund, Bergen,

Cruising Gulf of St. Lawrence,

Eidfjord, Harwich

Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax,

16 May as this is the lead in date

Bar Harbor, Boston

FREE

par oceaking on and an view bove !*

*Free parking offer applies to Ocean View staterooms and above. 1 vehicle per booking. Request that time of booking. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, fares and category availability are subject to change without notice. Lead in fares are cruise only. Fly/Cruise fares available on request.

Seabourn…

Make this the year you discover luxury cruising with

Cruising with Seabourn is unlike any other form of travel.

The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed … elegant, yet casual…

sumptuous, yet understated. Designed for just 458 guests, these intimate ships are the perfect blend of glamorous elegance, impeccable service, exquisite cuisine and highly personalised

destination experiences, all of which have earned Seabourn some of the most coveted awards in travel.

Mediterranean Magic

Black Sea Odyssey

Yachtsman’s Mediterranean

Greece & Dalmatian Delights

14th April 2015 7 nights aboard Seabourn Quest Fares from £2,499 per guest*

30th May 2015 7 nights aboard Seabourn Odyssey Fares from £2,199 per guest*

10th October 2015 7 nights aboard Seabourn Sojourn Fares from £2,999 per guest*

22nd August 2015 7 nights aboard Seabourn Odyssey Fares from £2,999 per guest*

Visiting: Barcelona, Spain | Mahon, Menorca,

Visiting: Istanbul, Turkey | Nessebur, Bulgaria

Visiting: Monte Carlo, Monaco | Bonifacio,

Visiting: Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Spain | La Joliette (Marseille), France

Varna, Bulgaria | Constanta, Romania | At

Corsica, France | Le Lavandou, France

Monemvasia, Greece | Nydri, Nisos Lefikada,

St Tropez, France | Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Sea | Izmir, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey

Palamos, Spain | Sete, France | Antibes

Greece | Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu),

Monte Carlo, Monaco | Portovenere, Italy

Istanbul, Turkey

(Cannes), France | Portovenere, Italy

Greece | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Triluke Bay

Monte Carlo, Monaco

(Sali), Croatia | Venice, Italy

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, fares and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Lead in fares are cruise only. Fly/Cruise fares available on request.

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Smaller Ships, Friendly Service Traditional British Cruising

Specialists in traditional no-fly cruising holidays and one of Britain’s few remaining independently owned cruise lines, Cruise and Maritime Voyages believe their smaller, intimate classic ships offer a more leisurely “home from home” style of cruising with the emphasis very much on personal service and going the extra mile.

Baltic Cities & St Petersburg

Iceland and Northern Isles

12 nights aboard Magellan Fares from £1159 per person*

10 nights aboard Azores Fares from £889 per person*

Visiting: London Tilbury | Copenhagen (Denmark) | Warnemunde

Visiting: Liverpool | Stornoway (Outer Hebrides) | Kollafjordur ~

for Berlin (Germany) | Tallinn (Estonia) | St Petersburg overnight

Eskifjordur | Akureyri | Isafjordur | Reykjavik | Liverpool

16th August 2015

30th July 2015

(Russia) | Helsinki (Finland) | Stockholm ( Sweden) | Transit the Kiel Canal | London Tilbury

Christmas & New Year Canary Islands and Madeira 22nd December 2015

14 nights aboard Marco Polo Fares from £1129 per person*

Autumn Fjordland 18th September 2015

7 nights aboard Magellan Fares from £629 per person* Visiting: London Tilbury | Amsterdam | Ulvik | Cruise

Visiting: Bristol Avonmouth | La Coruna for Santiago De Compostela

Hardangerfjord | Eidfjord | Flam | Cruise Naeroyfjord to view

Christmas Day at Sea | Gibraltar | Arrecife (Lanzarote) | Santa Cruz

Gudvangen | Cruise Sognefjord | Bergen | London Tilbury

( Tenerife) | Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) | Funchal (Madeira) | Lisbon (Portugal) | Bristol Avonmouth Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, fares and category availability are subject to change without notice.

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Land Ahoy!

South Africa South Africa can offer a variety of different holidays, from a modern city break in Cape Town or Johannesburg to an enthralling safari in one of the game reserves in the east of the country. But if you don’t want to miss out on either experience, you can always combine the two. A holiday that starts with a cable car journey up Table Mountain and ends with you chasing the Big Five in the Kruger National Park is sure to be one filled with many lasting memories.

Why not book a twin centre holiday combining Cape Town with 3 nights in the Wineland region or a safari.

Dubai Dubai has to be one of the most luxurious and opulent destinations in the world and one which allows you to be as active or inactive as you like. There are beaches to lay on, a plethora of shopping malls to explore, the world’s tallest building to scale and even waterparks to enjoy; all within easy walking distance of each other. And with some of the

Whilst Cruisin’ Magazine is all about, well cruising, we recognise that you may like to explore the world on dry land too. Whether you add a stay to the beginning or end of your cruise, or you wish to spend the entirety of your holiday on the shore, we can help turn your plans into the trip of a lifetime. Here are a few cities to consider for your landbased adventures.

most refined hotels on the planet offering

New York City

China

Canada

If there is one place in the world that will keep

China is an enormous country featuring

Journeying across the Canadian Rockies on

you entertained around the clock, then it has

many excellent cities that provide wonderful

the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most

to be the ‘city that never sleeps’. As cultural

destinations for a holiday. However, as well as

popular Canadian holidays on offer today.

as it is iconic and as glamorous as it is diverse,

trips to specific cities, why not embark on a tour

This inspiring journey allows you to enjoy

New York City will captivate and inspire you

that takes in multiple locations and gives you a

some of Canada’s stunning natural beauty,

in equal measures. Whether you choose to

chance to see many of the major sights in one

including Lake Louise, Banff National Park,

take a stroll around Central Park, go shopping

trip. One such tour features stays in Shanghai,

and the Columbia ice fields, as well as taking

in Times Square or take a thought-provoking

Xian and Beijing; allowing you to experience

in the sights of one of the country’s biggest

visit to the 9/11 memorial, the Big Apple is

famous attractions such as the Terracotta

cities; Vancouver. Spot bears in their natural

sure to leave a lasting impression on you in

Warriors, the Forbidden City, parts of the Great

habitat and take part in exciting activities

one way or another.

Wall and the Yu Garden whilst really immersing

such as adventuring through Capilano

Why not spend a few nights in New York at the

yourself in China’s fascinating culture.

Suspension Bridge Park.

Consider a Yangtze river cruise taking in the Great

Combine the Rockies with a stay in Vancouver,

Wall, Three Gorges and more...

or embark on a Rail & Alaska Cruise holiday.

start or end of a transatlantic cruise?

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much more than just a bed for the night, all the ingredients are there to create the holiday of a lifetime.

Cruise to Dubai and enjoy a night’s stay in 5* luxury.

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Dubrovnik

W

hen you choose to cruise with Voyages of Discovery you are choosing to discover the world your way and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime. They have created journeys that you’ll never forget to

incredible destinations all over the world, from exotic and tropical shores to ancient and historic ports.

Wherever you go, their small ship Voyager takes you to the heart of your destination in comfort and stays in port longer so you can explore not only the iconic sites but also the off-the-beaten-track treasures.

MEDITERRANEAN ICONS 12 day cruise aboard Voyager Buy One Get One FREE on outside cabins from 10 December 2014 Book by 31 January 2015 £2269 per couple Outside cabins will start from £999 per person on a saver fare* to Inside cabins Dubrovnik l Brindisi l Sarandë l Naples Civitavecchia l Livorno l Sète l Barcelona

ATLANTIC SHOWCASE 28 October 2015 14 day cruise aboard Voyager From £1035pp Save 30% Barcelona l Mahon l Algiers l Tangiers l Casablanca Porto Santo l Funchal l Gran Canaria l Tenerife

WONDERS OF CENTRAL AMERICA 17 January 2016 15 day cruise aboard Voyager From £2079pp Save 20% Cozumel l Costa Maya l Belize City l Puerto Cortés Roatan l Puerto Limon l Colón l Cartagena

Add an All Inclusive drinks package from £20pp per day (excludes Mediterranean Icons) *Saver fare T&CS apply. Where shown, prices include savings.

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fly-cruise packages

Here at Cruisin’ Magazine we pride ourselves on tailor-making cruise holidays to suit your every need. Whatever your budget, we can package up pre or post-cruise hotel stays, flights and land extensions, and even include attraction tickets for your destination of choice. Below we have created two distinct cruise holidays for two types of budgets, as a flavour of what we can offer – an affordable all-inclusive Spanish Grand Prix cruise from Barcelona, and an ultra luxury allinclusive cruise & land stay in Alaska!

5* Hotel Stay & Ultra Luxury Alaska Cruise 14 nights from £3759pp* 7th May 2015: Spend three nights in Vancouver in 5* luxury before embarking on your six-star, all-inclusive ultra luxury cruise with Regent Seven Seas.

10th May 2015: Embark Seven Seas Navigator for your 10 night cruise and visit: Vancouver, Canada | Cruise the Inside Passage Wrangell, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Skagway, Alaska Cruising Hubbard Glacier | Sitka, Alaska | Ketchikan, Alaska | Cruise the Outside Passage | Victoria, Canada | Vancouver, Canada

Enjoy up to 44 FREE shore excursions, FREE drinks on board, FREE gratuities and much, much more! *Price is based on two people sharing a cabin and is subject to availability and change.

Includes 3 nights in a hotel, 10 nights on board the ship and your overnight flight back to the UK. Transfers also included.

Barcelona Grand Prix Cruise 7 nights from £1149pp* Sample a taste of the Mediterranean on a 5 night cruise aboard the all-inclusive Sovereign. Then enjoy a two night stay in buzzing Barcelona to experience the thrilling Spanish Grand Prix! Seated F1 Grand Prix entrance tickets, flights, transfers & port charges are included, along with all of your meals, snacks, drinks and gratuities on board the ship.

4th May 2015: Embark Sovereign and visit: Barcelona, Spain | Tunis, Tunisia | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Porto Torres (Sardinia), Italy Barcelona, Spain 9th May 2015: Stay 2 nights in Barcelona, with breakfast 10th May 2015: Race Day! *Prices based on two people sharing an interior J Grade cabin. Regional and premium class flights are available on request. Transfers to and from the Grand Prix on race day are not included and can be arranged at a supplement. Grand Prix tickets are based upon seated tickets in Stand N and included within the fare, upgraded tickets are available on request at a supplement.

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Crossword Cruisin’

Across 1. Which Adriatic port town is home to the dramaticallylocated Church of St George?

4. AmaWaterways was rated ‘Best Fleet in Europe’ by which cruising guide in 2014?

5. This state-of-the-art restaurant uses iPad menus for customers to choose their meal 7. The ______ Wall is one of the most popular attractions for visitors to China 8. Celebrity ____________ will take you to Barcelona on a ‘running of the bulls’ cruise.

10. Name of a Spanish cruise line new to the UK market 11. Game of _________ was predominantly filmed in Northern Ireland 12. Fred. Olsen offers an ___________ promise to first time cruisers 14. The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona was designed by Antoni _____ and is still unfinished after work began in 1882 Down 2. The ________ Lights can be witnessed on an Arctic Highlights cruise from Hurtigruten 3. Most cruise ships bound for Antarctica depart from this Argentine city 6. Royal Caribbean’s great offer on pg 12-13 is All_________ 9. Which Russian city is home to the State Hermitage Museum?

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Roast Rack of Lamb with herb crust

Recreate Marco Pierre White’s ‘The White Room’, aboard P&O Cruises, in your own dining room, with this mouth-watering recipe for succulent roast lamb with a mustard and herb crust. Simple to make and delicious to taste, you’ll soon have all your friends asking for this recipe too!

Ingredients

Method

2 racks of lamb, with 6 -7 bones each

Preheat your oven to 200°C while you season and

2 sprigs parsley

crust turns a nice golden brown, pop it into the

6-7 leaves mint 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig rosemary 250g breadcrumbs 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper

sear the lamb in hot oil (fat side first). Once the oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes.

While you wait, chop the stems off the herbs and combine with breadcrumbs in a blender. Blend until the mixture turns bright green.

Remove the lamb from the oven then brush with the mustard before dipping into the herb-crust mix. Allow to rest. Return the lamb to the oven for a further 2-3 minutes, then carve the racks into individual chops before serving!

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All prices are per person based on two adults sharing, unless otherwise stated. Offers are correct at time of going to print (08/12/2014) and can be changed/withdrawn at any time.

Any offers are subject to the operators’ terms and conditions and can be changed/withdrawn at any time. The cruise operators’ current campaign terms and conditions apply and are available upon request. Visas are not included. All bookings are ABTA and ATOL bonded for your financial protection and peace of mind.