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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, EVERYONE IN ANY STATEROOM SAVES — PLUS GET FREE PERKS. For a limited time, when you book Suite Class, everyone in your suite saves $200 plus gets free perks.* First two guests get all four perks free: Premium Beverage Package • Prepaid Tips Unlimited WI-FI, and $150 to spend on board. Additional guests in your suite get: A Classic Non-alcoholic Beverage Package and a 40-minute Internet Package Simply book Suite Class by February 28 on almost any sailing departing February 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018. Booking Window: Now thru 2/28/17 Sailing Range: February 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018

*Savings amounts based on 12-night sailings; beverage and Internet options selected. Cruise must be booked now thru Feb. 28, 2017 (the “Offer Period”). Offer applies to select 4-night and longer cruises. No promo code required. Offer excludes Galapagos, repositioning, transatlantic, and transpacifc cruises. Savings Offer applies to select sailings departing Feb. 1, 2017 – Apr. 30, 2018. Savings amount is per person and based on stateroom category: $50 for inside; $100 for ocean view and veranda; $150 for Concierge Class and AquaClass; $200 for Suites. Savings applied to cruise fare at checkout. Offer applies to all guests in the same stateroom. Full deposit must be paid by deposit payment required due date. Standard full deposit penalty is applied if booking is cancelled within fnal payment period; see Celebrity’s cancellation policy for details. Go Better Amenities: Each of the first two guests in a qualifying ocean view, veranda, Concierge Class, or AquaClass stateroom are eligible to receive two complimentary amenities: Classic Beverage Package, “Unlimited Internet” package, $150 per person onboard credit (“OBC”), or Prepaid Gratuities. For an additional charge, guests receive all four amenities with an upgrade to the Premium Beverage package. Charge varies by option and cruise night. All guests in the same stateroom must select the same options and provide Celebrity with the selected options at the time of booking. Promo codes are not required. Each of the frst two guests in a qualifying suite booking are eligible to receive four complimentary amenities (beverage package is upgraded to a Premium Beverage Package). Offer also provides each third occupancy (and greater) guest who is booked in a qualifying stateroom, with one 40-minute Internet Package and one Classic Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package. Internet usage terms apply. Terms of Celebrity’s Alcohol Policy apply, including a minimum drinking age, which varies by itinerary. Each guest must provide date of birth at the time of booking. Prepaid Gratuities option provides for prepaid stateroom, waiter, assistant waiter, and headwaiter gratuities in the amount suggested by Celebrity’s guidelines. Gratuities will be applied to the reservation within 10 days of booking date. Guests with Internet Packages will receive instructions for Internet access in their staterooms on the frst day of the cruise. OBC option: Guests’ stateroom folios will be credited with an OBC. OBC has no cash value, is applicable to cruise only, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the fnal night of the cruise. Offer applies to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, which must be named and deposited during the Offer Period. Offer is capacity controlled, availability varies by sailing, and eligible staterooms may sell out. All offers are non-transferable and applicable only to the Offer Cruise. Offer is not combinable with Book & Go Packages, Exciting Deals, Celebrity’s ChoiceAir®, Interline, senior, loyalty, resident, net, travel agent, and employee rates. No refunds or credits will be granted for unused options. Offer and prices are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and not applicable to charters or contracted groups. Single occupancy bookings are eligible for the Offer. Changes to SAIL BEYOND BORDERS booking may result in removal of Offer. Trade: Group bookings that are named prior to the start date of the Offer cannot be cancelled and rebooked under this Offer. Refer to celebritycruises.com and the Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions. Celebrity reserves the right to cancel the Offer at any time, correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. ©201 Celebrity Cruises. Ships’ registry: Malta 16054357 • 1/2017

Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information Promotion applies to new bookings made between February 4-11, will receive one coupon book per passenger, maximum of two per stateroom, extending up to $325 USD in onboard savings. Savings coupons have no cash value, are non-transferable and non-refundable. The promotion includes a reduced deposit of $100 which applies to first two passengers in a stateroom. Offer not available on full World Cruises and 45+ day World Cruise Segment voyages. ©2017 Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.

Conditions apply. Minimum purchase $1000 per person before tax. Offer valid from January 1, 2017 and can end at any time. Merchandise available while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to sun vacation packages.

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bonuses and extras to get you on your way. Head to maritimetravel.ca for a full list of cruise sale offers. Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor for details and help in matching you up with the cruise experience that’s perfect for you.

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Rhapsody of the Seas

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pp + Taxes/Fees C$141 Cat. Z Interior • March 18/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Tampa including Belize City (Belize), Costa Maya (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico) & Roatan (Honduras) Receive 1,284 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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First night free at select Sandals® Resorts in the Caribbean. More than just all-inclusive, Sandals® Resorts offers a Luxury Included® Vacation experience. Sandals delights two people in love with quality inclusions, supremely luxurious accommodations among romantic tropical settings, world-class dining experiences, thrilling land and water sports, and the most gorgeous beaches. Receive your first night free with every 7-night or longer stay at select Sandals® Resorts in the Caribbean. Book by: February 28, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 26, 2018 Blackout dates: Blackout dates apply. Participating hotels: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, Antigua Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St. Lucia Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Jamaica Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.

Advance booking required. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer limited and subject to availability. Offer subject to change and expire without notice. New bookings only. Not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions may apply. Blackout dates: December 27-31, 2017, December 27-31, 2018. Blackout dates are subject to change. A minimum 7-night stay is required. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are included.

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$100 Shipboard Credit per stateroom on all bookings made between February 1-28, 2017 on all published sailings Canadian dollar pricing available on all sailings beginning Summer 2017

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“Our Best Offer Ever.” Travelers dreaming of a luxurious, all-inclusive European vacation with Uniworld—the world’s #1 river cruise line— can now take advantage of an extraordinary offer: Up to 20% off select 2017 voyages in Europe and Russia, plus an additional 10% off exclusively for members of the River Heritage Club (Uniworld’s loyalty program for past guests). This offer is available until February 28, 2017. Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor

Terms & Conditions:Our Best Offer Ever is for new individual bookings on select 2017 itineraries and departure dates only, made from 11/9/2017 – 2/28/2017. Offer applies to full-fare bookings only. Offer is not valid for Junior Suites, Presidential Suites, Royal Suites or Owner’s Suites. Availability of suite categories cannot be guaranteed. Rates and savings listed in CAD. Rates featured are for cruise or cruise/tour only, per person (unless otherwise noted) based on double occupancy. Rates for single guests are available upon request. Rates and savings vary by itinerary, departure date and category of accommodations. Offer is not combinable with any other promotional offer or programme, except River Heritage Club savings/amenities. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply. For complete details, general information, and terms and conditions applicable to all Uniworld trips, please visit uniworld.com. CST #2075415-20 TICO Registration #50018458

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Cuba Cruising

he popularity of Cuba is hitting a fever pitch, according to Maritime Travel counsellors. And the cruise lines have taken notice. “Cuba has always been enormously popular, but in the past couple of years, interest has really taken off,” says Christina Chysyk, Manager, Maritime Travel, White Rock, BC. “A Cuba cruise is one of the best ways to experience the real Cuba, as you circle the island and visit fascinating Cuban ports.” Depending on your level of interest, a Cuba cruise can take you all around the Caribbean’s largest island for a truly unique perspective. Visit fascinating places like Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Frances, and of course, Havana.

But if captivating, historic Havana has captured your curiosity, you can opt for a Caribbean cruise that includes two days in Havana onboard your beautiful ship, with plenty of time to explore the iconic city before you head out to visit the other islands on your Caribbean itinerary.

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Cat. I1 • Interior April 1/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Sunwing Roundtrip Havana including Montego Bay (Jamaica), Georgetown (Cayman Is.) & Cozumel (Mexico) Receive 1900 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

ASK ME ABOUT CRUISING IN CUBA! Christina Chysyk, Manager 105-2429-152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 cchysyk@maritimetravel.ca

This is not a cruise. This is exhilarating new adventure for ever yone in the family. Plunge ten stories down the longest slide at sea, the Ultimate Abyss SM . Feast on rustic Italian fare by celebrit y chef, Jamie Oliver. All while island hopping from St . Thomas to Cozumel, and countless memorable shores in bet ween. This is not the Caribbean.

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This is the Royal Caribbean ® . Book select 6 nights or longer sailings by Februar y 28 th , 2017 in an Ocean View Balcony + to receive a Complimentar y Dinner for Two and a bot tle of Wine.

For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Consultant today!

*See Your Travel Professional for Complete Offer Terms. Specialty Dinner For Two /Wine only apply to new bookings made until February 28th, 2017 for 6 nights or longer Caribbean/Europe departure on or after March 15th - December 31st, 2017. Must book an ocean view balcony and above for the Specialty Dining/Wine offer. Not applicable to Neighborhood Balcony. Offer includes one Complimentary dinner for two guests in a Specialty restaurant. Voucher is valid for Dinner Only, one per sailing, at Chops Grille, Portofino, Giovanni’s Table, Samba Grill, Solarium Bistro or Jamie’s Italian. Venus varies by Ship. Voucher cannot be used toward the purchase of a specialty dining or Wine package. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included at the Specialty Restaurant, and are available at an additional cost. Specialty Dining gratuities are included. Each qualifying booking will receive 1 bottle of wine to the stateroom. Offer is combinable with all offers and promotions, except other dining/wine offers. Offer does not apply to Group Reservations. Offer subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, cannot be transferred, and may be withdrawn at any time. Please ask your travel agent for full details. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2017 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 16054457 • 12/20/2016

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The largest suites on European waters. An onboard concierge to customize each guest’s cruise. The most modern river cruise fleet. More travel awards than any other river cruise line. The World’s Leading River Cruise Line…By Far® 8-day Rhine Getaway river cruises from $2,099 per person* Ask about Viking’s 2017 Special Savings. See your Maritime Travel counsellor for details.

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*Note: Rhine Getaway price based on CAT F, select Mar, Nov & Dec 2017 Viking Longship sailings. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in Canadian dollars, per person and fares/ discount offers are based on double occupancy. Prices are based on lowest price at time of print and are subject to change without notice. Cruise fares and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request 2017 Special Savings offer at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 2/1/17, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruisescanada.com. ©2015 Time Inc. Affluent Media Group. Used under license. Travel + Leisure and Time Inc. Affluent Media Group are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of, Viking Cruises. **Note: $100 shipboard credit per stateroom valid as of 2/1/2017. This offer is only valid on 2017 & 2018 Europe, Russia and China river cruise itineraries. Offer combinable with Group Rates, Past Passenger discounts, and 2-for-1 offer. Offer is not combinable with Future Cruise Credit vouchers, FAM, Travel Agent Reduce Rate, Interline, and Wholesale bookings. Limit $100 per stateroom. Shipboard credit must be requested by travel agent at the time of booking. No cash value. CST: #2052644-40

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Bucket List Cruises

Central America or Central Europe – take your pick! Central America – Panama Canal with Princess ubbed the “Crossroads of the World,” the trek across the 50-mile isthmus that connects North and South America once involved a winding path through dicey jungle rivers. But then the Panama Canal was realized and with it the birth of the region as a bucket list destination for cruisers. “The Panama Canal is an unbelievable feat of modern engineering and clients and colleagues who have experienced it by cruise ship say it’s a truly awesome experience,” says Frank Bolla, Maritime Travel counsellor, Vancouver, DT. “I’ve cruised many times and this itinerary is at the top of my bucket list.”

Central Europe – Romantic Danube with Viking River Cruises Celebrated in song and prose, the legendary Danube ﬂows through nine

countries – from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea – providing glimpses of ancient monasteries, Gothic cathedrals, quaint villages, bustling capital cities, and world-class vineyards. At 2,850 kilometers in length, it is one of the most signiﬁcant commercial waterways on the continent. Experience it for yourself: During the 8-day Romantic Danube with Viking River Cruises, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River.

Do it yourself with Locaboat! Offering a unique twist on river cruising Locaboat offers license-free canal boats suitable for groups of two to 12. Be your own captain without a care in the world as you navigate the waterways of the South of France, Italy, Germany, Ireland and beyond.

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The Romantic Danube Viking Longship Jarl

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Cat F Standard Stateroom • Nov. 19/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises From Budapest (Hungary) to Nuremberg including Vienna (Austria), Krems (Austria), Passau (Germany) & Regensburg (Germany) Bonus: $100 Onboard Credit Receive 4,398 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

7-Day France by Canal Boat Penichettes Classique

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15-Night Panama Canal Cruise

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Exchange Rate] P.935W • March 17-24/17 • 7 nights • Canal Boat Rental Only Locaboat Accommodates 3 – 5 people max. France – Burgundy - Nivernais - Loire Receive 1,362 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! Photo courtesy of Viking River Cruises

european river cruises At AmaWaterways, our focus is continually finding ways to give our guests more. With a variety of dining options, immersive shore excursions and onboard amenities, our guests will always have the luxury of choice and that luxury makes all the difference.

SAVE UP TO C$2,000 PER STATEROOM ON SELECT 2017 DEPARTURES For more information, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor

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Book select 2017-2018 Cruises and Land+Sea Journeys and get stateroom upgrades, onboard spending money & more.*

BONUS: Up to US$100 onboard credit per stateroom and book by February 28, 2017 and receive an Onboard Value Booklet valued up to US$350 in savings

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*Restrictions apply. See full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

Mark Your Calendar! ABBOTSFORD, BC

Luxury Cruising at its Best! Join Maritime Travel, Avalon Waterways and Oceania Cruises, and find out what’s new and exciting from both. It’s the best of River & Ocean cruising in one evening. THURS. FEB. 16 @ 7:00 PM

Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!

KAMLOOPS, BC

Exotic Travel… Learn about the many exotic destinations offered by Globus & Avalon Waterways. Highlights include Africa, South America, and Myanmar.Plus cruising on the Mekong, Yangtze and Irrawaddy! WED. FEB. 22 @ 6:30 PM

PORT MOODY, BC

Europe and the World by River with Avalon Waterways! Join Maritime Travel (Port Moody) and Avalon Waterways at this informative River Cruise presentation. THURS. FEB. 23 @ 6:30 PM

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