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Cruise Collection

Explore breathtaking destinations... ...and combine it with a luxury cruise

A unique combination of stay and cruise holidays


Cruise Collection

Welcome to a world of combined hotel and cruise holidays

Contents Mediterranean Norwegian Cruise Line Costa Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Norwegian Cruise Line MSC Cruises Royal Caribbean International Norwegian Cruise Line Costa Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International

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Dubai and The Far East Royal Caribbean International Costa Cruise Line Cunard Line Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean International

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USA and South America

Always fancied cruising but wanted to spend more time in destinations than a cruise would normally allow? We have just the solution.

Norwegian Cruise Line Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line Cunard Line Princess Cruises Holland America Line

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Alaska The Co-operative Travel has teamed up with the world’s leading cruise operators to bring you a new concept in holidays. Combine two to seven night stays in one or more city destinations with taking to the waves on a fabulous cruise.

Staying in and sailing to so many great places So where could you be headed? Well if you’re looking for a romantic getaway, how about a stay in the beautiful city of Venice followed by a cruise around the Eastern Mediterranean. Or if laid back’s your thing why not try a couple of nights in Santiago before cruising around South America. Or if you want a holiday you and your family will never forget, why not take a Caribbean cruise aboard the brand new Disney Fantasy twinned with a stay at the amazing Orlando.

Celebrity Cruises Holland America Line Caribbean Disney Cruise Line Carnival Cruises Celebrity Cruises Disney Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line

Stay & cruise combinations are holidays that really do offer something for everyone; whether you like things formal, informal or you’re a family looking for a holiday with plenty to keep the kids happy. So why not get the best of both worlds and get booking now. With prices from just £565 per person, it’s much more of a holiday for less than you might expect.

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World P&O Cruises Cunard Line

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Luxury Oceania Cruises

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Australia & New Zealand Royal Caribbean International

Book now and get more from your holiday

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Mediterranean from £565pp

Spain & Canary Islands

January - April 2012 | 11 nights

A true winter sun break, offering amazing sight-seeing opportunities around every corner

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY •

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

16 on board restaurants

Day 4: At sea

13 bars & lounges

Day 5: At sea

Casino

Fitness centre

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay Day 2: At leisure Day 3: Transfer to port and embark Norwegian Jade for 9 nights

Day 6: Funchal (Madeira) Day 7: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Day 8: Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Norwegian Jade

Day 9: At sea

Recently returned from an extensive dry dock makeover, Norwegian Jade is one of the newest Jewel class ships. You can take your pick from 16 restaurants and dining rooms and 13 bars and lounges, so you can wine and dine where, when and with whomever you like.

Day 10: Malaga (Granada)

Price per person from

Day 11: At sea Day 12: Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Barcelona Stay & Western Med

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£699

£769

£899

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 5th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

January - March 2012 | 8 nights

A perfect European stay & cruise holiday, visiting a diverse range of ports including Sardinia, Sicily, Rome and more!

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

4 swimming pools

5 jacuzzis

Samsara Spa

13 bars & lounges

Day 6: Civitavecchia (Rome)

Casino

Day 7: Savona

Theatre

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 1 night stay Day 2: Transfer to port and embark Costa Concordia for 7 nights Day 3: Palma de Mallorca Day 4: Cagliari (Sardinia) Day 5: Palermo (Sicily)

Day 8: Marseille (Provence)

Costa Concordia It’s here, on this futuristic and exclusive ship, that the fun, relaxation and excitement of a special holiday take shape. Imposing and majestic, Costa Concordia is one of the biggest ships in the Costa fleet, a real floating temple of fun that will amaze you.

Day 9: Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Price per person from

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£565

£669

£779

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 11th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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Mediterranean

Barcelona & Grand Mediterranean

April - October 2012 | 14 nights

A true taste of Europe, there are few times when you can experience Barcelona, Rome, Istanbul and Venice during one holiday. Your 2 night stay in Barcelona will enable you to ready yourself for a fun packed Freestyle cruise on board Norwegian Spirit, one of the first ships to embrace the Freestyle Cruising® concept. You will visit no fewer than 9 ports of call, offering you a true West to East European experience. •

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

Tivoli Pool & 4 outdoor hot tubs

Two aqua swim water “treadmills”

‘Buccaneer’s Wet and Wild’

YOUR SHIP

Optional Excursions Barcelona City Tour (4hrs)... From £85pp Tasting Barcelona Food & Wine Tour From £105pp Girona & Dali Tour............... From £105pp Medieval Mountain Villages Tour From £105pp Wines of Catalonia Day Tour From £105pp

Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Spirit is all about travelling in style. She arrives in Europe in April, where she will sail yearround. Sailing two different itineraries, twelve-night Grand Mediterranean cruise in the summer and autumn and a nine-night tour of the Canary Islands in winter and spring.

Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1315 £1429 £1845

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 26th April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay. Day 2: Barcelona At leisure. Why not add an optional excursion, such as a tantalising Food & Wine Tour or see as many sights in Barcelona as possible with a City Tour. Prices start from as little as £85pp. Day 3: Barcelona Transfer included from the hotel to the port. Embark Norwegian Spirit for your 12 night cruise. Day 4: Toulon (Provence) Day 5: Livorno (Florence/Pisa) The Italian gateway to Tuscany and the cultural masterpieces of Florence and Pisa. Day 6: Civitavecchia (Rome) Civitavecchia is a commercial city on the west coast of Italy and the nearest port to Rome, from where you can take a trip to the Vatican, Spanish steps or the Trevi Fountain. Or if you prefer, why not try a little shopping taking in the many designer boutiques, department stores or souvenir shops. Day 7: Naples (Pompeii) Overlooked by mainland Europe’s only live volcano, Naples is full of architectural delights and museums whilst providing opportunities for sightseeing at Pompeii or along the Amalfi Coast. Take a trip to Mount Vesuvius or travel along the coast to spectacular Sorrento. Day 8: At sea

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Day 9: Mykonos A popular holiday destination for Europeans and renowned for its windmills and tiny churches including the Paraportiani Church, a spectacular place to spend your time and pick up some of the local crafts and paintings. Day 10: Istanbul One of the world’s most exotic cities, on both the Asian and European shores of the Bosphorus, which features the Grand Bazaar which is the largest covered market in the world. Features and must see places include the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Turkish baths. Day 11: Izmir (Ephesus) Day 12: Piraeus (Athens) A thriving and busy port town that has easy connections by road and rail to the Greek capital, Athens. Take in some Greek food in one of many restaurants or a tour of Athens. Whatever you do you will be spoilt for choice. Day 13: At sea Day 14: Venice La Serenissima has been described as “the most beautiful city built by man”. The canals and unique architecture of Venice make it an unforgettable experience. A romantic gondola ride past the Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs is a must and a boat trip from St Marks Square around the lagoon and its islands will reward you with spectacular views of the city’s domes and palazzos. Day 15: Venice Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.


Mediterranean

Barcelona & Mediterranean Break

April - May 2012 | 7 nights

An amazing introduction to cruising! This package gives you the perfect opportunity to sample life on the seas Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Liberty of the Seas

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

FlowRider® – surfing simulator

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Transfer to port and embark Liberty of the •

Cantilevered jacuzzis

Seas for 5 nights

Day 4:

Cannes (Monte Carlo)

Rock climbing wall

Day 5:

Livorno (Florence/Pisa)

Flat screen TVs in every stateroom

Day 6:

Civitavecchia (Rome)

H2O Zone water park

Vitality Wellness Programme

Day 7:

At sea

Day 8:

Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Say hello to one of the world’s most imaginative maritime marvels - Liberty of the Seas. This second addition to the Freedom class of ships comes fully loaded with an unlimited supply of on board adventure.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£745

£815

£895

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 6th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Barcelona & Eastern Mediterranean

May – October 2012 | 14 nights

Discover some remarkable Italian highlights including Florence and Rome and experience Venice at night Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

YOUR SHIP

Serenade of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas offers the ultimate ‘at sea’ experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional staff committed to serving your every whim.

ITINERARY •

Flights included

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer • to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay

Day 2:

At leisure

4* hotel included

Day 3:

Transfer to port and embark Serenade of the Seas for 12 nights

Rock climbing wall

Day 4:

Cannes (Monte Carlo)

Golf simulator

Day 5:

Livorno (Florence/Pisa)

Serenade Day Spa & Fitness Centre

Day 6:

Civitavecchia (Rome)

3 pools & 3 whirlpools

Day 7:

Salerno (Naples)

Nine-hole miniature golf course

Day 8:

At sea

Day 9-10: Venice (overnight in port) Day 11:

Ravenna (Italy)

Day 12:

Split (Croatia)

Price per person from

Day 13-14: At sea Day 15:

Transfers included

Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1195 £1399 £1555

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 13th October 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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Mediterranean

Epic Mediterranean & Barcelona

April - October 2012 | 10 nights

Sail around the Mediterranean and experience great food, shopping, nightlife, architecture and art galleries

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Transfers included

4* hotel included

FREE $50 on board spending money

Day 2: At sea

First true Ice Bar at sea

Day 3: Naples (Pompeii)

Ten pin bowling alleys

Rock climbing wall

Aqua Park including water slides

Blue Man Group

Day 5: Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Day 6: Villefranche (Nice) Day 7: Marseille (Provence)

Norwegian Epic is the newly launched Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship that takes cruising to the next level. With an amazing choice of more than 20 dining options, luxury accommodation and an entertainment mix that has to be seen to be believed!

Flights included

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Barcelona and transfer to the port and embark Norwegian Epic for 7 nights

Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome)

Norwegian Epic

Day 8: Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 3 night stay

Price per person from

Day 9: At leisure Day 10: Transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£979

n/a

£1169

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 16th September 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Majorca & Mediterranean Delights

May – October 2012 | 14 nights

Enjoy a relaxing 7 night stay on the island of Majorca before embarking the MSC Sinfonia for a fantastic 7 night cruise

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Palma and transfer to a 3* self catering Majorcan property for your 7 night stay

Flights included

Transfers included

3* self catering property included

8 bars

Day 2-7: At leisure

Casino

Day 8: Transfer to port and embark MSC Sinfonia for 7 nights

Discothèque

Day 9: Marseilles

State-of-the-art virtual golf simulator

Day 10: Genoa (Italy)

Elegant lounges

Day 11: Civitavecchia (Rome)

Le Terme – gym and fitness centre

Day 12: Salerno (Naples)

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MSC Sinfonia

Day 13: La Goulette (Tunisia)

As her name suggests, MSC Sinfonia is a cruise ship inspired by the works of Europe’s great classical composers and, like the thrilling symphonies they produced, she is something of a masterpiece herself, capable of capturing and enhancing your every mood!

Day 14: Ibiza Day 15: Disembark in Palma and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

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Price per person from

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£749

£985

£1279

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 16th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Mediterranean

Majorca & Italian Mediterranean

July - September 2012 | 11 nights

Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

This fantastic Stay & Cruise gives you the chance to combine the popular destination of the island of Majorca and 7 nights sailing the Mediterranean. You will visit ports of call such as Ajaccio, Naples/Capri and Valletta, on board the innovative Grandeur of the Seas.

YOUR SHIP

When you’re not ashore visiting the sights of the Mediterranean you can take advantage of the facilities on board such as a rock climbing wall, an open-topped solarium pool, the Palladium Theatre and much more. •

Flights included

Beauty salon

Transfers included

Two pools

3* self catering property included

Champagne bar & terrace

Grandeur Day Spa & Fitness Centre

Casino Royale

Grandeur of the Seas A cruise ship so grand they had to call it Grandeur of the Seas. This majestic, 2,446-guest ship comes equipped with a full-service spa, six whirlpools, even an outdoor jogging track and what seems like an endless choice of bars and restaurants at your leisure.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1269 £1349 £1759

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 1st August 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Palma and transfer from the airport to a 3* self catering property for your 4 night stay in Majorca. Days 2-4: At leisure. Day 5: Transfer from your hotel to the port to embark the Grandeur of the Seas for your 7 night cruise. Day 6: Marseilles (Provence) Marseilles, now a cosmopolitan and vibrant city is France’s most important and largest port and originally founded by the Greeks. Why not indulge and take a half day trip round the city or visit the popular hill top church of Notre Dame de la Garde. Day 7: Ajaccio (Corsica) Famous birthplace of Napoleon, an attractive historic area of narrow streets, pavement cafes, bars and restaurants. Visit the historical cathedrals and museums or simply take a stroll round the Old Town for a relaxing afternoon. If this isn’t for you simply take a trip to one of the beaches, which are either side of the port centre and soak up the rays.

Day 8: Naples/Capri Overlooked by mainland Europe’s only live volcano, Mount Vesuvius. Naples is full of architectural delights whilst providing opportunities for sightseeing at Pompeii or travelling along the coast to the spectacular Sorrento. Day 9: Catania (Sicily) The second most important city in Sicily and capital of the Catania Province. Catania is close by the sandy beaches and adventurous coves. Take a visit to the idyllic Greek temples and amphitheatres, or visit Mount Etna and Taormina, where you can visit the impressive Greco-Roman Theatre. Day 10: Valletta (Malta) The Grand Harbour is one of the world’s most picturesque and historic ports of call. Valletta, the capital of Malta has a vast array of attractions and tourist places of interest to visit. Many of the attractions reveal details of Malta’s dramatic history and its defence following its two great sieges in 1565 and during World War II. Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Day 11: At sea Day 12: Palma Disembark the ship and transfer from the port to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Venice & Classic Greece

April - May 2012 | 9 nights

Embark on a Grecian voyage of discovery taking in the sights of Katakolon, Santorini and Rhodes

YOUR SHIP

Costa Fortuna Imagine travelling in the company of Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Christopher Columbus… enjoy the rich history of Italian shipping on board Costa Fortuna, a spectacular ship just waiting to be discovered, admired and experienced.

ITINERARY

Flights included

Transfers included

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Venice and transfer to a 3* Bed and Breakfast Venice Mestre hotel for your 2 night stay

3* hotel included

FREE £100 on board spending money

Day 2:

At leisure

4 on board restaurants

Day 3:

Transfer to port and embark Costa Fortuna for 7 nights

11 bars including a cognac and cigar

Day 4:

Bari (Italy)

Day 5:

Katakolon (Olympia)

Day 6:

Santorini

Day 7:

Rhodes

Day 8:

At sea

Day 9:

Dubrovnik (Croatia)

6 jacuzzis and 4 pools including one with a retractable roof

Day 10: Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Venice, Adriatic, Greece & Turkey

bar

Three level theatre Price per person from

Inside

£889

Outside

Balcony

£1119 £1309

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 21st April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

May - September 2012 | 9 nights

Begin your Adriatic Adventure in Venice before setting sail to ports of call including Dubrovnik, Athens & Izmir

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Venice and transfer to a • 3* Bed and Breakfast Venice Mestre hotel • for your 2 night stay

Transfers included

Day 2: At leisure

3* hotel included

Day 3: Transfer to port and embark Norwegian Jade for 7 nights

FREE $50 on board spending money

Health spa & beauty salon

Basketball/volleyball/tennis court

Day 6: Piraeus (Athens)

Internet café

Day 7: Izmir (Ephesus)

Stardust Theatre

Day 4: Dubrovnik Day 5: At sea

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Flights included

Norwegian Jade

Day 8: At sea

Recently returned from an extensive dry dock makeover, Norwegian Jade is one of the newest Jewel class ships. You can take your pick from 16 restaurants and dining rooms and 13 bars and lounges, so you can wine and dine where, when and with whomever you like.

Day 9: Split (Croatia) Day 10: Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

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Price per person from

Inside

£915

Oceanview

Balcony

£1065 £1275

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 27th September 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Mediterranean

Barcelona Stay & Cruise

May - October 2012 | 9 nights

An evening stroll along Las Ramblas towards the seafront is one of the world’s most unforgettable experiences

YOUR SHIP

Norwegian Epic The newly launched Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship that takes cruising to the next level. Featuring: the first true Ice Bar at sea, Blue Man Group, Nickelodeon™ on board and more than 20 dining choices.

ITINERARY

Flights included

3* hotel included

Up to $100 on board spending money

Day 1:

Fly UK to Barcelona and enjoy a 2 night stay in a 3* Bed and Breakfast hotel

Day 2:

At leisure

First true Ice Bar at sea

Day 3:

Embark Norwegian Epic for 7 nights

20 clubs and bars

Day 4:

At sea

Blue Man Group

Day 5:

Naples (Pompeii)

Nickelodeon™ on board

Day 6:

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Day 7:

Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

Spa & beauty salon

Day 8:

Villefranche (Nice)

Ten Pin bowling

Day 9:

Marseille (Provence)

Rock climbing wall

Day 10: Disembark in Barcelona and fly back to the UK

Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£769

n/a

£1079

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 12th October 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Venice Stay & Cruise

May - September 2012 | 9 nights

Experience beautiful sights, before setting off for an amazing itinerary around the Eastern Mediterranean

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

3* hotel included

Upgrade to a 4* hotel from £50pp

Day 2: At leisure

Up to $100 on board spending money

Day 3: Embark Norwegian Jade for 7 nights

11 bars & lounges

Day 4: Dubrovnik

24 hour room service

Day 5: At sea

2 swimming pools

Grand casino

Upgrade from an Inside to a Balcony

Day 7: Izmir (Ephesus) Day 8: At sea

Recently returned from an extensive dry dock makeover, Norwegian Jade, one of the newest Jewel class ships. You can take your pick from 16 restaurants and dining rooms and 13 bars and lounges, so you can wine and dine where, when and with whomever you like.

Flights included

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Venice and enjoy a 2 night stay in a 3* Bed and Breakfast hotel

Day 6: Piraeus (Athens)

Norwegian Jade

Day 9: Split (Croatia) Day 10: Disembark in Venice and fly back to the UK

from £50 per person per day Price per person from

Inside

£899

Oceanview

Balcony

£1059 £1249

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 3rd May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Call now or visit your local store For agents use only: Call Spectrum reservations 0161 829 6752

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Mediterranean

Majorca Stay & Cruise

July - September 2012 | 12 nights

Combine the popular destination of Palma Nova on the island of Majorca and 7 nights sailing the Mediterranean Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

Flights included

3* hotel included

Fly from the UK to Palma and stay 5 nights in a 3* Bed and Breakfast hotel

A full service spa

Day 2:

At leisure

6 whirlpools

Day 3:

At leisure

Open-topped solarium pool

Day 4:

At leisure

Endless choice of bars and restaurants

Day 5:

At leisure

Day 6:

Embark Grandeur of the Seas for 7 nights

Outdoor jogging track

Day 7:

Marseilles (Provence)

Fitness centre

Day 8:

At sea

Youth and teen centres

Day 9:

Malaga

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Grandeur of the Seas

Day 10: Gibraltar

A ship so grand it just had to be called Grandeur of the Seas, featuring a full service spa and six whirlpools, outdoor jogging track and an endless choice of bars and restaurants.

Price per person from

Day 11: Ibiza Day 12: Barcelona Day 13: Disembark in Palma and fly back to the UK

Western Med Stay & Cruise

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1099 £1199 £1529

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 21st August 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

April - October 2012 | 12 nights

Enjoy a 5 night stay on the Costa Del Sol followed by a 7 night cruise visiting Spain, Italy and Corsica Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Flights included

4* hotel included

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Malaga and stay 5 nights in a 4* Malaga hotel

Ice skating rink

Day 2 - 5: At leisure

Rock climbing wall

Day 6: Embark Adventure of the Seas for 7 nights

Royal Promenade

Children’s club

Fitness centre

Johnny Rockets restaurant

Country Club with golf simulator

Day 7: Valencia Day 8:

At sea

Day 9:

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Day 10: Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Day 11: Corsica (Ajaccio)

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Adventure of the Seas

Day 12: At sea

This is cruising taken to a whole new level. Enjoy oneof-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock climbing wall, just for starters.

Day 13: Disembark in Malaga and fly back to the UK

Call now or visit your local store For agents use only: Call Spectrum reservations 0161 829 6752

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£749

£999

£1069

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 23rd April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Dubai & The Far East from £979pp

Dubai Atlantis & the Emirates Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

January - March 2012 | 11 nights

Fly to the magical city of Dubai with its stunning and flamboyant architecture and stay 3 nights in the amazing Atlantis - The Palm hotel, where you can start relaxing and unwinding early. Then embark the Brilliance of the Seas for a 7 night cruise to some of the most exciting and vibrant destinations in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. •

Flights included

Casino Royale

Transfers included

Gold Anchor Service

5* hotel included

Glass facing lifts

Rock climbing wall

Nine-storey glass-constructed

Mini-golf course

Jogging track

16 bars, clubs & lounges

YOUR SHIP

centrum •

State-of-the-art technology

Brilliance of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas is just another example of Royal Caribbean’s commitment to making your at sea holiday experience one you will never forget. If you are feeling active, head to the fitness centre, rock climbing wall, mini golf, or sports courts.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1419 £1515 £1659

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 8th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Dubai.

Days 3 - 4: Dubai At leisure.

Day 2: Dubai Arrive in Dubai and transfer to the world famous Atlantis - The Palm hotel for your 3 night stay, where you can do as much or as little as you like. Just a few of the amazing on site experiences at Atlantis - The Palm are:

Day 5: Dubai Transfer to the port and embark Brilliance of the Seas for your 7 night cruise.

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Aquaventure – The Middle East’s largest water park The Lost Chambers – Underwater Marine Park Private beach Dolphin Bay - Interact with dolphins Atlantis Dive Centre

Other highlights include luxury boutiques, a spa and 17 restaurants and lounges. Offering 1.5 km of beach access, this lavish resort is located on Palm Island, a palm-tree-shaped artificial island just off Dubai’s Jumeira coast. When it comes to dining, you can choose from 17 restaurants and bars. Awardwinning Spanish-themed cuisine can be enjoyed at Ossiano’s or head to Nobu’s, the first in the Middle East, for Japanese dishes with an American influence. Rostang’s is also a treat, with its contemporary French brasserie menu. For more relaxed dining, Kaleidoscope is very family-friendly.

Day 6: Fujairah A quaint coastal town set between the Hagar Mountains and the Arabian Sea. Most popular for Fujairah Fort, Museum and Heritage Village. Days 7 – 8: Muscat (Oman) Muscat has a mystical and magical feel with a unique combination of traditional Arabic architecture and modern commercial buildings. The magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque should not be missed. Day 9: At sea Day 10: Abu Dhabi One of the world’s most modern capital cities with first class facilities, spacious wide avenues with colourful gardens and fountains, elegant mosques, massive air-conditioned shopping malls, a rich culture and modern lifestyle. Day 11: Dubai A city of fascinating contrasts where Arabic traditions work happily alongside some of the world’s glitziest hotels and resort facilities. Day 12: Dubai Disembark in Dubai and transfer from the port back to the airport for your flight home.

Spacious guestrooms have full or French balconies with views of Palm Island and/or the Arabian Gulf.

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Dubai & Far East

Jewels of the Emirates

January - April 2012

| 9 nights

Flamboyancy and fabulousness await on this journey to the best of the Emirates & Oman

YOUR SHIP

Costa Favolosa Costa Favolosa, the newest addition to the Costa fleet, is a masterpiece of talent and engineering. Step into a captivating dimension, stimulating the mind and reviving the body. She is a ship where everyday is like a dream, with fun to be had from morning to night.

ITINERARY

Flights included

Transfers included

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Dubai and transfer to a 5* Jumeirah Beach hotel for your 2 night stay

5* hotel included

4D cinema

Day 2:

At leisure

Samsara Wellness Spa

Day 3:

Transfer to port and embark Costa Favolosa (overnight in port) for 7 nights

3 tier theatre Grand Prix simulator

Day 4:

Dubai

Day 5:

Muscat (Oman)

4 pools & 5 jacuzzis

Day 6:

Fujairah

13 bars & 5 dining venues

Day 7:

Abu Dhabi

Day 8:

Khasab (Oman)

Day 9:

Dubai (overnight in port)

Day 10:

Disembark in Dubai and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Dubai, Egypt & Med Voyage

2 April 2012

Price per person from

Inside

£979

Outside

Balcony

£1139 £1199

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 29th February 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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25 nights

From the magical city of Dubai, through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean’s highlights

YOUR SHIP

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ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Dubai and transfer to a 4* Jumeirah Beach hotel for your 3 night stay

Day 4:

Transfer to port and embark Queen Elizabeth for 22 nights

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

Various dining options

Britannia Club in main dining room

Empire Casino and gaming lessons

Garden parties

Day 5:

Muscat (Oman), followed by 4 days at sea

Day 10:

Safaga (Luxor/Karnak), followed by a day at sea

Day 12:

Aqaba (Petra, Jordan)

Royal Spa

Day 13:

Sharm El Sheikh

Enrichment programmes

Day 14:

Sail from Suez to Port Said via the Suez Canal

Queen Elizabeth

Day 15:

Alexandria (Cairo), followed by a day at sea

Queen Elizabeth, the newest Cunarder, joined the fleet in October 2010. She relives, in modern glamour, the high society events of the 1930s and 1940s. Enjoy ornate rooms whose rich décor recalls the heritage of the first Cunarder to bear her name.

Day 17:

Piraeus (Athens), followed by a day at sea

Day 19:

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Day 20:

Monte Carlo, followed by 2 days at sea

Day 23:

Lisbon, followed by 2 days at sea

Day 26:

Disembark in Southampton

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Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£2499 £3175 £3299

Price includes one way economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 2nd April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Dubai & The Far East

Exotic Orient

October 2012 - April 2013 | 23 nights

Experience the flavours of the Far East on this once in a lifetime holiday to the Exotic Orient! Your holiday includes a 3 night hotel stay in Beijing before the cruise and a 3 night hotel stay in Singapore after the cruise. This gives you a great opportunity to explore these fascinating areas and to take advantage of the FREE escorted tours to the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City. Experience the joys of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam in one luxury cruise holiday. Early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. •

Flights included

FREE Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour

Transfers included

FREE Bridge over River Kwai Tour

4* hotel included

740 Balcony staterooms

FREE full day Tour of Tiananmen

Spa facilities at Lotus Spa

square & Temple of Heaven

Fine dining in formal or relaxed settings

YOUR SHIP

Diamond Princess Diamond Princess is a luxury destination in itself. Wake each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Take in the view from one of nearly 740 Balcony staterooms. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa, enjoy fine dining and make it a cruise to remember.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£2599 £2849 £3349

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 05th October 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Beijing (overnight). Day 2: Beijing (China) Transfer included to a 4* hotel for your 3 night stay in Beijing, Bed and Breakfast. Day 3: Beijing (China) Enjoy your FREE full day Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven Tour. Day 4: Beijing (China) Enjoy your FREE Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour.

Day 13: Hong Kong A city of great contrasts, Hong Kong presents a vivid and vibrant feast for the senses. Day 14: At sea Day 15: Nha Trang (Vietnam) Climb the Ponager Cham Tower for superb views of the gently swaying coconut trees in the bay or relax with an exotic dragon fruit drink in Cau da Port and Village.

Day 5: Beijing (China) Transfer included to Xingang Port to embark Diamond Princess for your 16 night cruise.

Day 16: Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6: At sea

Day 17: At sea

Day 7: Busan (South Korea) The second largest city in South Korea and the nation’s primary seaport, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new.

Day 18: Singapore Singapore offers visitors a colourful colonial history, beautiful gardens and a dazzling array of shops and markets.

Day 8: Nagasaki (Japan) Wander round the Samurai village of the 16th century Shimabara town or the Peace Memorial park, celebrated as the setting for Puccini’s opera ‘Madame Butterfly’.

Day 21: Bangkok Disembark ship. Transfer included from the port to your 4* hotel for your 3 night stay, Bed and Breakfast.

Day 9: At sea

Day 22: At leisure

Day 10: Shanghai (China) Discover Ming dynasty architecture at Jichang Garden and the canals and moss covered bridges of Zhujiajiao or marvel at the stunning white jade Buddha Temple.

Day 23: Enjoy your FREE Bridge over River Kwai Tour.

Day 11 – 12: At sea

Days 19 – 20: At sea

Day 24: Transfer included from your hotel to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Dubai & The Far East

Arabian Adventure

3 January 2013 | 11 nights

Visit some of the most exciting and vibrant destinations in the United Arab Emirates and Oman Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

Glass lifts facing the sea

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Dubai

Day 2:

Arrive in Dubai and transfer from airport to a 4* hotel for your 3 night stay

Day 3:

At leisure

Ten storey glass constructed centrum

Day 4:

At leisure

Fitness centre

Day 5:

Transfer from hotel to port and embark Serenade of the Seas for 7 nights

Champagne bar

Day 6:

Fujairah

Art gallery

Day 7:

Muscat

Golf simulator

Day 8:

Muscat

Serenade of the Seas

Day 9:

At sea

Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas offers the ultimate ‘at sea’ experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and exceptional staff committed to serving your every whim.

Day 10: Abu Dhabi Day 11: Dubai (overnight) Day 12: Disembark in Dubai and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK

Phuket Stay & Cruise

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1199 £1399 £1499

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 03rd January 2013. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

25 May 2012 | 13 nights

Enjoy a relaxing break on one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations on the island of Phuket Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Phuket

Day 2:

Arrive Phuket and transfer from airport to a 3 * hotel for your 7 night stay

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Transfers included

3* hotel included

Ice skating rink

Rock climbing wall

Day 9:

Enhanced staterooms

Champagne bar

Themed bar and lounges

Expanding dining options

Day spa and fitness centre

Transfer from hotel to airport and fly from Phuket to Singapore and then transfer from the airport to the port and embark the Voyager of the Seas for 5 nights

Day 11: Penang

This ship is a revolutionary marvel of naval engineering. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock climbing wall, just for starters. Innovations on this ship add more space for every guest and include enhanced staterooms.

Flights included

Days 3-8: At leisure

Day 10: Port Kelang

Voyager of the Seas

Day 12: Phuket Day 13: At sea Day 14: Disembark in Singapore and transfer from port to airport for your flight home to the UK

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1629 £1779 £1859

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 25th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


USA & South America from £1185pp

Through the Panama Canal

30 April 2012 | 19 nights

Experience Miami then cruise from East to West through the Panama Canal finishing in Los Angeles for a 3 night stay

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotels included

Nintendo WiiTM on a 2 storey screen

Fitness centre

Bora Bora Health Spa

Internet cafe

Day 10: Puerto Chiapas

18 dining choices

Day 11: Huatulco, following day at sea

13 bars and lounges

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Miami and transfer to your overnight hotel, followed by 14 nights at sea Day 2: Transfer to port and embark Norwegian Jewel, followed by 2 days at sea Day 5: Cartagena (Columbia) Day 6: Panama Canal Transit, following day at sea Day 8: Puntarenas (Costa Rica), following day at sea

Day 13: Puerto Vallarta

Norwegian Jewel

Day 14: Cabo San Lucas, following day at sea

As the namesake of the Jewel class cruise ships, you can rest assured Norwegian Jewel’s got it all. As well as offering some of the largest suites & villas at sea, there are staterooms to accommodate everyone’s need and budget.

Day 16: Disembark in Los Angeles and transfer to a 4* hotel for your 3 night stay

Price per person from

Oceanview

Balcony

£1929 £2029 £2479

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based 30th April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Day 17: At leisure Day 19: Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK (overnight)

New York & New England

Inside

6 September 2012 | 10 nights

Stay 2 nights in “the Big Apple” followed by 7 nights cruising through the storied heritage of North America

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Flights included

Transfers included

Day 1:

Fly from the UK to New York and • transfer to a 3* Manhattan hotel for your 2 night stay •

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Transfer to port and embark Caribbean Princess for 7 nights

Day 4:

At sea

Day 5:

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Day 6:

St John (New Brunswick)

Day 7:

Bar Harbour (Maine)

Caribbean Princess

Day 8:

Boston (Massachusetts)

This incredible ship introduced Movies Under the Stars® - a giant poolside movie theatre featuring first run movies, concerts and sporting events. Indulge in a soothing massage in an outdoor cabana at The Sanctuary or savour a premium steak cooked to order in the Crown Grill.

Day 9:

Newport (Rhode Island)

Day 10:

Disembark in New York and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK (overnight)

3* hotel included FREE New York Sightseeing Card Lotus Spa

Optional Excursions Designer Shopping Experience £45pp Summertime Picnic Central Park £45pp Big Apple by Helicopter...... £99pp The Manhattan Authentic Full Day Coach Tour £59pp Macy’s Fashion Breakfast Experience £69pp

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1579 £1719 £1999

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 6th September 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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USA & South America

Los Angeles & Hawaiian Heydays

January - April 2012 | 17 nights

Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a world centre of business, entertainment, media, fashion and much more. Home to Hollywood, it is known as the “entertainment capital of the world”, so why not take some time to take in a studio tour? For shopping you won’t be disappointed with Downtown L.A’s fashion district which is heaven for bargainseekers. If it’s culture you’re after then a trip to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Getty Center or the Griffith Observatory are all within easy reach. •

Flights included

Movies Under the Stars®

Transfers included

Nine-hole putting course

4* hotel included

Virtual golf simulators

Lotus Spa gym & fitness area

Skywalker’s nightclub

YOUR SHIP

Golden Princess Among this magnificent ship’s features are a lively piazza-style atrium, three state-of-the-art show lounges, a private retreat just for adults, The Sanctuary, the Movies Under the Stars® outdoor theatre, sparkling pools and numerous dining options, including showplace specialty venues.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1799 £1939 £2339

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 25th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Los Angeles Fly from the UK to Los Angeles where you will be taken to a 4* hotel for your 3 night stay. Days 2 - 3: Los Angeles At leisure. Day 4: Los Angeles You will be taken from your hotel to the port where you will embark the Golden Princess for your 14 night cruise. Days 5 - 8: At sea Day 9: Hilo (Hawaii) Hilo was previously an old sugar town that is also known as the flower capital of Hawaii and is the state’s second largest city. You could visit Kilauea, the world’s largest volcano and the Volcanoes National Park. Day 10: Honolulu More Asian than American, Honolulu is a delightful blend of ethnicities, a cacophonous mixture of language, custom and cuisine served with generous helpings of Hawaiian hospitality. Among its many museums and cultural offerings, it has the only royal palace in the USA and has become a foodie haven of cheap noodle joints and fancy Pacific Rim cuisine. Then, when city life is all too much, you can saunter over to gorgeous Waikiki to lounge on the sand and play in the water.

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Day 11: Kauai (Nawiliwili) From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast to the vast chasms of Waimea Canyon, Kauai embraces the senses like no other destination. Experience settings you’ve only dreamt of. Discover 50 miles of heavenly beaches from Poipu Beach to Hanalei Bay. Explore charming and historic small towns like Hanapepe and Koloa where no building is taller than a coconut tree. Day 12: Maui (Lahaina) From its heavenly beaches to its scenic natural wonders, Maui is a special place. From championship golf courses to the scenic road to Hana, your trip to Maui promises to be unforgettable. It’s no wonder why thousands of humpback whales migrate to Maui’s warm waters year after year. Days 13 - 16: At sea Day 17: Ensenada (Mexico) Mexico’s second most visited port of call which is rich in history and set in one of the country’s most scenic locations, take a trip to La Bufadora to view the cliffs and the world’s highest natural geyser. Day 18: Los Angeles Disembark and be taken back to the airport for your flight home to the UK (overnight).


USA & South America

New York & Bahamas

February - August 2012 | 11 nights

Take a bite from the Big Apple when you stay 3 nights in Manhattan, there really is something to suit everyone

Flights included

Transfers included

Day 1: Fly from the UK to New York and transfer to a 3* Manhattan hotel for your 3 night stay

3* hotel included

FREE $50 on board spending money

Day 2-3: At leisure

FREE New York Sightseeing Card

YOUR SHIP

Norwegian Gem The Norwegian Gem is the perfect choice ship for cruising the Bahamas and Florida. From a fourlane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and the freedom of Freestyle Cruising®, Norwegian Gem has it all.

ITINERARY

Day 4

Transfer to port and embark Norwegian Gem for 7 nights

Day 5:

At sea

Day 6:

Port Canaveral (Orlando beaches)

Day 7:

Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas)

Day 8:

Nassau (Bahamas)

Optional Excursions Designer Shopping Experience £45pp Summertime Picnic Central Park £45pp Big Apple by Helicopter . £99pp The Manhattan Authentic Full Day Coach Tour £59pp Macy’s Fashion Breakfast Experience £69pp

Day 9-10: At sea

Price per person from

Day 11: Disembark in New York and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK (overnight)

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1459 £1495 £1669

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 30th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

New York Transatlantic Stay & Cruise

12 March 2012 | 12 nights

After 4 nights in the ‘city that never sleeps,’ experience an 8 night luxury cruise across the Atlantic

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to New York and transfer to a 4* Manhattan hotel for your 4 night stay

Day 2-4: At leisure Day 5:

Transfer to port and embark Queen Victoria for 8 nights

Day 6-12: At sea Day 13:

Disembark in Southampton

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

FREE New York Sightseeing Card

Royal Spa and Fitness centre

Optional Excursions . Designer Shopping Experience £45pp Summertime Picnic Central Park £45pp Big Apple by Helicopter . £99pp The Manhattan Authentic Full Day Coach Tour £59pp Macy’s Fashion Breakfast Experience £69pp

Queen Victoria Queen Victoria joined the Cunard fleet in December 2007. She is a true Cunarder, proudly upholding the famous heritage and traditions. With luxurious marbles, woods, plush carpets, rich fabrics and soft furnishings, this ship simply exudes elegance.

Price per person from

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£1185 £1279 £1329

Price includes one way economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 12th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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USA & South America

South America Adventure

January – February 2013 | 18 nights

This is your chance to experience a truly unique holiday itinerary allowing you to enjoy Latin America. Buenos Aires and Santiago, both vibrant and cosmopolitan, make for a great start and finish to any journey. Start your trip with 2 nights in Buenos Aires, enjoying your free half day city tour and evening tango show including dinner. Then take a 13 night cruise on board Star Princess seeing many sites, including Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Cape Horn, Ushuaia and Punta Arenas. End your trip with 2 nights in stunning Santiago where you will get to soak up the colonial culture and will receive a free half day city tour. •

Flights included

10 restaurants

Transfers included

Spa facilities at the Lotus Spa

4* hotel included

Casino & art gallery

FREE tours in Buenos Aires & Santiago

Oceanview gymnasium

Movies Under the Stars®

Golf simulator

YOUR SHIP

Star Princess From the duty and tax-free boutiques to engaging ScholarShip@Sea® enrichment courses, Star Princess invites you to discover her newest amenities, such as the International Café, serving an array of treats in the dazzling Italian-style piazza.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£2699 £2859 £3249

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 28th January 2013. Alternative dates available, Itinerary may operate in reverse. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Buenos Aires. Transfer from the airport to your 4* Bed and Breakfast hotel in Santiago for your 2 night stay.

Day 10: Ushuaia (Argentina) This southern most city in the world is home to Tierra del Fuego National Park, a protected land that includes the beautiful Fagnana and Roca lakes.

Day 2: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Enjoy your FREE half day city tour & tango show with dinner.

Day 11: Punta Arenas (Chile) Featuring historical exhibits on Patagonian life, the excellent Patagonia Institute outdoor museum is a must see.

Day 3: Buenos Aires (Argentina) You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the port. Embark Star Princess for your 13 night cruise. Day 4: Montevideo (Uruguay) This walking city is a haven of open-air cafes and European inspired squares. Day 5: At sea Day 6: Puerto Madryn (Argentina) Puerto Madryn is a popular Argentinean port of call, located on the Golfo Nuevo. The area’s abundant wildlife has been attracting visitors since Darwin spent months here studying the varied animal life. Watch for whales, penguins, sea lions and elephant seals in the gulf and on the nearby Peninsula Valdes. Day 7: At sea Day 8: Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) A wildlife paradise, the Falkland Islands are home to black-browed albatross, sea lions and elephant seals. Day 9: Cape Horn (Chile) As you gently cruise round this rugged outcrop of towering rock at the intersection of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans watch out for the Albatross Monument.

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Day 12: Amalia Glacier (Chile) Amalia Glacier, also known as Skua Glacier, is a tidewater glacier located in Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Day 13: At sea Day 14: Puerto Montt (Chile) Puerto Montt is the capital of the Lake District. It retains the feel of a small northern German town with wooden houses and fishing boats built in that style. Day 15: At sea Day 16: Santiago (Chile) Disembark in Santiago and transfer from the port to your 4* Bed and Breakfast hotel for your 2 night stay. Day 17: Santiago (Chile) Enjoy your FREE half day Santiago city tour. Day 18: Santiago (Chile) Today you will be met at your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Day 19: Arrive UK


USA & South America South America & Machu Picchu

January – February 2013 | 23 nights

From start to finish you will experience true South American culture. On arrival you will be transferred to your Hotel in Buenos Aires – the “Paris of South America”. With a free city tour and a tango show with dinner, you will certainly feel the Latin spirit as you then board your ship for an amazing 13 night cruise to Santiago. Visiting many sights such as the Chilean Fjords, Punta Arenas and Ushuaia and much more. Upon arrival in Peru your 5 night tour begins, from Lima you will travel to Cusco, the start of the famous Inca trail. It includes a full day tour of the Sacred Valley including the village of Pisac & the ruins at Ollantaytambo, as well as a full day tour by train to Machu Picchu, one of the new wonders of the world!

YOUR SHIP

Flights included

Casino

4* hotel included

Fitness centre and gym

$2 million art & antique collection

Pinnacle Grill restaurant

Spacious staterooms many with

Culinary arts centre

ms Veendam

verandas

Steam room, sauna & spa

Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, the ms Veendam offers an on board experience defined by spacious comfort and the latest Signature of Excellence features and amenities.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview Verandah

£4099 £4309 £4999

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 28th January 2013. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Buenos Aires, on arrival transfer to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay. Day 2: Buenos Aires Today you will be treated to a city tour of Buenos Aires followed by an evening Tango show with dinner. Day 3: Buenos Aires You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the port. Embark ms Veendam for your 13 night cruise.

Disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel for a 2 night stay in Santiago. Day 17: Santiago (Chile) Enjoy your FREE Santiago city tour. Day 18: Lima (Peru) You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima. You will be met at Lima airport and transferred to your hotel for your 1 night stay.

Days 5 – 6: At sea

Day 19: Cuzco (Peru) You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. You will be met at Cuzco airport and taken to your hotel for your 1 night stay.

Day 7: Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) A wildlife paradise, the Falkland Islands are home to black-browed albatross, sea lions and elephant seals.

Day 20: Cuzco (Peru) Today you will be taken on a FREE full day tour of the Sacred Valley which includes a trip to the villages of Pisac and Ollantaytambo and lunch.

Day 8: Strait of Magellan

Day 21: Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes (Peru) Today is a day that you will remember for a lifetime! You will be taken by train to the city of Aguas Calientes where you’ll enjoy a FREE tour of the mystical ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu. Lunch will be included and after the tour you will be taken back to Aguas Calientes where you will stay overnight.

Day 4: Montevideo (Uruguay)

Day 9: Punta Arenas (Chile) Day 10: Ushuaia (Argentina) Day 11: Cape Horn (Chile)

Day 14: Puerto Montt (Chile)

Day 22: Aguas Calientes/Cuzco (Peru) At leisure. You will have free time to explore the city and you can even take a second visit to magical Machu Picchu (not included) before returning to Cuzco for your overnight stay.

Day 15: At sea

Day 23: Cuzco (Peru)

Day 16: Santiago (Chile)

Day 24: Arrive UK

Day 12: Canal Sarmiento Day 13: Chilean Fjords

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Alaska from £1895pp

Vancouver & Alaskan Adventure

May - September 2012 | 12 nights

Upon arrival in Vancouver you will be taken to an overnight hotel so that you can catch your breath before embarking on a magical 7 night Alaskan cruise on board Celebrity Century. You’ll be privy to the breathtaking scenery of Juneau, Ketchikan & Inside Passage, a truly once in a lifetime experience.

YOUR SHIP

Your holiday doesn’t end when the cruise does though as you’ll spend the second half back in Vancouver, where days can be spent shopping on chic Robson Street or exploring the artistic hotspot of Granville Island with its bustling public market. •

Flights included

Michael’s Club

Transfers included

Murano Restaurant

4* hotel included

Aquaspa®

Celebrity Century

Martini Ice Bar

Fortune’s Casino

Immerse yourself in Celebrity Century’s warm, open spaces and soaring atriums. Indulge yourself in soothing spa services, enjoy dining in world-class restaurants and sipping a favourite after dinner drink as you mingle with new friends.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1895 £2399 £2455

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 2nd June 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Vancouver and transfer from the airport to a 4* hotel for your overnight stay. Day 2: Transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Century for 7 nights. Day 3: Inside Passage (cruising) A complex labyrinth of fjords and bays, where whales and sea lions find refuge during summer months. Day 4: Icy Strait For thousands of years the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Located just 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point offers travellers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, eagles and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region’s fishing heritage. Day 5: Hubbard Glacier (cruising) Hubbard Glacier is the largest calving glacier on the North American continent. The glacier routinely calves off icebergs as high as 10-storey buildings, sending massive blocks of ice into the sea every few minutes. Day 6: Juneau Alaska’s capital city gracefully balances frontier ruggedness and cosmopolitan flair. Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5 miles in width and over 6 miles in length, hugs Juneau’s northside and is part of the Juneau icefield, a 1500-square-mile ice field that feeds 38 large glaciers.

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Day 7: Ketchikan Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World”, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world’s largest collection of totem poles. The name comes from the Tlingit phrase “katch kanna” which roughly translated means “spread wings of thundering eagle”, a tribute to the hundreds of eagles that nest in the mountain forests above this small outpost. Day 8: Inside Passage (cruising) Day 9: Disembark in Vancouver and transfer to a 4* downtown hotel for your 3 night stay. This is your chance to explore the largest metropolitan centre in western Canada and the country’s third largest city. Vancouver is the Canadian jewel of Puget Sound. From the cobblestone streets of the Gastown District to Little Italy and Chinatown, Vancouver offers a truly international flavour. Day 10 - 11: At leisure Day 12: Transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK (overnight).


Alaska Rocky Mountaineer & Alaskan Encounters

May – September 2012 | 11 nights

Spend the first part of your holiday in Banff where you will spend the night in this scenic resort surrounded by natural beauty. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer for one of ‘the most spectacular train trips in the world’. This 2 day journey from Banff to Vancouver that takes you through coastal forests, roaring river canyons and snow capped mountains offers unrivalled scenery and a truly spectacular experience. Arrive in Vancouver for your 2 night stay, where days can be spent shopping or exploring the Island with its bustling public market. Finally embark on a magical Alaskan cruise for 7 nights on board Holland America’s ms Volendam taking in the breathtaking views of Alaska. •

Flights included

Three storey atrium

4* hotel included

Art gallery & casino

Rocky Mountaineer 2 day journey

Greenhouse Spa and Salon

Collection of art work in public areas

Whirlpool

YOUR SHIP

ms Volendam The beautiful garden theme of the ms Volendam is reflected in an artful floral motif throughout the ship’s spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms. “Flowers” can be found in abundance in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview Verandah

£1999 £2249 £2799

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers (Where stated in itinerary) and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 05th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Calgary, upon arrival at Calgary airport you will be transferred to a 4* hotel in Banff for your 1 night stay. Day 2: Banff (Canada) Board the Rocky Mountaineer Red Leaf service to Kamloops for your overnight stay. Day 3: Vancouver You will be taken by Rocky Mountaineer Red Leaf service to Vancouver. Arrive Vancouver and make your own way from the station to the hotel for your 2 night stay. Day 4: Vancouver (Canada) At leisure. Day 5: Vancouver (Canada) You will be met at your hotel and taken to Vancouver port. Embark ms Volendam for your 7 night cruise. Day 6: Cruising through the Inside Passage, Alaska. Day 7: Tracy Arm (Alaska) This narrow, 26-mile-long fjord is another of Alaska’s most dramatic glacier settings. The lush rain forest recedes to reveal a stunning canyon of bare rock. Day 7: Juneau (Alaska) Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door.

Day 8: Skagway The sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway come winter, so you can only imagine the frightful conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep and treacherous Trail of ‘98. Day 9: Glacier Bay (Alaska) As Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. How does it feel when a monumental chunk of icesplits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Day 10: Ketchikan (Alaska) Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Day 11: Cruising through the Inside Passage, Alaska. Day 12: Vancouver (Canada) Disembark the ship. You will be met at the port and taken to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Day 13: Arrive UK

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Orlando and Eastern Caribbean

April 2012 - December 2013 | 15 nights

Combine 7 nights in Orlando and a 7 night Disney Cruise Line cruise around the beautiful resorts of the Eastern Caribbean

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Orlando and transfer to a 3* International Drive hotel for your 7 night stay

Flights included

Transfers included

3* hotel included

Free upgrade from an Inside to Oceanview

Day 2-7: At leisure

3D cinema

Day 8:

Transfer to Port Canaveral and embark Disney Fantasy

Aquaduck waterslide

Day 9:

At sea

West-end style shows in the Walt Disney Theatre

Day 10: At sea Day 11: St Maarten (Netherlands Antilles)

Spectacular Disney deck parties

Day 12: St Thomas (US Virgin Islands)

Disney Fantasy

Day 13: At sea

The Disney Fantasy is the newest ship in the Disney fleet featuring 14 decks, 1,250 staterooms and can accommodate 4,000 passengers, along with 1450 cast and crew members who tend to the needs of every guest every day.

Day 15: Disembark in Port Canaveral and transfer to Orlando airport to fly back to the UK (overnight)

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Day 14: Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas)

Orlando & Bahamas

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1665 £1665 £1915

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 15th September 2012 departure. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

January - May 2012 | 12 nights

An exotic escape with the world-class comfort, leisure and unrivalled service of a Disney Cruise Line cruise

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

The Disney Dream is the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, a valiant vessel distinguished by its classic early 20th century design. Specially designed with families in mind, combining sleek style and convenient facilities with splashes of magic and the Splashtacular AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea.

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Flights included

Transfers included

3* hotel included

Kids clubs & activity centres

Day 2-7: At leisure

Elegant adults only dining

Day 8:

Transfer to Port Canaveral and embark Disney Dream

Magically themed restaurants

Nassau (Bahamas)

Digital 3D movies

Day 10: Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas)

Child free entertainment area

Day 11: At sea

Themed areas around the ships

Day 9:

Disney Dream

Fly from the UK to Orlando and transfer to a 3* International Drive hotel for your 7 night stay

Day 12: Disembark in Port Canaveral and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK (overnight)

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Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1375 £1339 £1475

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 6th May 2012 departure. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


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Miami Beach & Western Caribbean

January - April 2012 | 11 nights

Enjoy “The Cruise Capital of the world” Miami, for 3 nights, with its Art Deco architecture & fabulous beaches

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Miami and transfer to a 3* Miami Beach hotel for your 3 night stay Transfer to the port and embark Carnival Liberty for 7 nights

Day 5:

At sea

Day 6:

Cozumel (Mexico)

Day 7:

Belize City (Belize)

Day 8:

Isla Roatan (Honduras)

Day 9:

George Town (Grand Cayman)

Day 4:

3* hotel included

Seaside Theatre (outdoor screen)

EA SportsTM Bar

Serenity – child free area

3 deck-high twister waterslide

Price per person from

Day 10: At sea Day 11: Disembark in Miami and transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK (overnight)

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1359 £1435 £1549

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 5th September 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

Miami & Eastern Caribbean

Clubs for 2-17 year olds

Carnival Liberty is a 3,000 passenger floating resort. Delectable dining, endless entertainment and friendly casinos are just a small part of the fun on board experience. With so many things to do, you might not know where to start. One thing’s for sure, you will never want it to end.

Transfers included

Carnival Liberty

Day 2-3: At leisure

Flights included

January - April 2012 | 11 nights

Stay 3 nights in the vibrant city of Miami before boarding Celebrity Eclipse for amazing sites in the Caribbean

Flights included

Transfers included

4* hotel included

Day 2-3: At leisure

Qsine – unique dining experience

Day 4:

Transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Eclipse for 7 nights

Celebrity iLoungeSM

Day 5:

At sea

Cellar Masters - global wine tour

Day 6:

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Aquaspa®

Speciality dining for Aquaclass guests

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Miami and transfer to a 4* Miami hotel for your 3 night stay

Day 7:

Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas)

Day 8:

Philipsburg (St Maarten)

Day 9-10: At sea

Celebrity Eclipse Since Celebrity Eclipse joined the fleet in 2010, she has dazzled and amazed even well travelled cruisers. Have a picnic on the fresh green grass at the top deck’s Lawn Club or try out the incredible pampering services in Aquaspa®…you may never want to set foot on land again.

Day 11: Disembark in Miami and transfer to the airport to fly back to the UK (overnight)

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1445 £1515 £1445

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 14th March 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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Ultimate Orlando Stay & Disney Cruise April - August 2012 | 14 nights Combine seven nights in Orlando and a seven night cruise around the beautiful resorts of the Western Caribbean

Flights included

3* hotel included

Free upgrade from an Inside to Oceanview

Day 2 - 7: At leisure

Newest ship in the Disney fleet

Day 8:

Embark the Disney Fantasy for 7 nights

Launches March 2012

Day 9:

At sea

First run movies in 3D

Day 10:

Grand Cayman

Variety of dining options

Magically themed restaurants

Themed areas around the ship

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Orlando and stay 7 nights in a 3* Disney World Resort Hotel

Day 11: Costa Maya Day 12: Cozumel (Mexico) Day 13: At sea Day 14: Disney’s castaway Cay

Disney Fantasy

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1749 £1749 £1999

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 5th May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

The Disney Fantasy is the newest ship in the Disney fleet featuring 14 decks, 1,250 staterooms and can accommodate 4,000 passengers, along with 1,450 cast and crew members who tend to the needs of every guest every day.

Price per person from

Day 15: Disembark in Port Canaveral and fly back to the UK (overnight flight)

New York Stay & Disney Cruise

May - August 2012 | 10 nights

An amazing New York stay with a magical cruise adventure for the whole family

YOUR SHIP

Disney Magic The Disney Magic is a cruise ship that blends classic beauty and grace with all the modern luxuries, technology and comforts that make cruising a pleasure. With its distinctive design, signature yellow trim across the stately bow and room to accommodate 2,400 passengers.

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ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from UK to New York & spend 2 nights in your 4* hotel

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Embark Disney Magic for your 8 nights

Day 4:

At sea

Day 5:

At sea

Day 6:

Nassau (Bahamas)

Day 7:

Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas)

Day 8:

Port Canaveral (Walt Disney World)

Day 9:

At sea

Day 10: At sea Day 11: Disembark in New York and fly back to the UK Day 12: Arrive UK

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Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas ©Disney

Flights included

4* hotel included

Blends classic beauty and modern luxuries

Magically themed restaurants

Promenade lounge and bar

Child free areas around the ship

Includes 1 day park Hopper ticket and complimentary roundtrip transportation Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1619 £1699 £1979

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 31st May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


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New York Stay & Caribbean Explorer

April - August 2012 | 11 nights

Spend 2 nights in the big apple then retreat on a 9 night cruise to the enchanting islands of the Caribbean

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY

Fly from UK to New York & spend 2 nights in your 3* hotel

Day 2:

Receive your FREE 24 hour New York explorer pass

Day 3:

Flights included 3* hotel included

FREE 24 hour New York explorer pass

Ice skating rink

Embark Explorer of the Seas for your 9 night cruise

Rock climbing wall

Day 4:

At sea

Ben and Jerrys ice cream parlour

Day 5:

Kings Wharf (Bermuda)

Champagne bar

Day 6:

At sea

Day spa and fitness centre

Day 7:

Philipsburg (St Maarten)

Day 8:

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Day 9:

Labadee (Haiti)

Price per person from

Day 10: At sea Day 11: At sea

There’s never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy oneof-a-kind features like an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. With enhanced staterooms and many dining option including a Ben & Jerrys ice cream parlour you will be spoilt for choice.

Day 1:

Explorer of the Seas

Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

Day 12: Disembark in New York and fly back to the UK Day 13: Arrive UK

Casinos & Sombreros

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1329 £1489 £1649

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 24th April 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

May & November 2012 | 11 nights

4 night stay in Las Vegas followed by 7 nights on board Sapphire Princess visiting the amazing waters of the Mexican Riviera

YOUR SHIP

Sapphire Princess The world’s destinations seem to sparkle when seen from the decks of the incredible Sapphire Princess. Get a workout at the fitness centre or run a few laps on the jogging track, then rejuvenate with a pampering treatment in the Lotus Spa.

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from the UK to Las Vegas and stay 4 nights in a 4* Las Vegas hotel

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Full day coach tour of Grand Canyon’s South Rim including a photo stop at the Hoover Dam

Day 4:

At leisure

Day 5:

Fly to L.A and embark Sapphire Princess for 7 nights

Day 6:

San Diego

Day 7:

Ensenada, followed by a day at sea

Day 9:

San Francisco

Day 10: At sea Day 11: Santa Barbara Day 12: Disembark in Los Angeles fly back to the UK Day 13: Arrive UK

Flights included

4* hotel included

FREE coach tour of Grand Canyon South Rim

Fitness centre & jogging track

Speciality dining

Anytime dining rooms

Oceanview gymnasium

Grand casino Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1289 £1439 £1599

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 01st May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

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Eastern Caribbean Gems

November - December 2012 | 13 nights

Start your holiday in Fort Lauderdale before embarking Emerald Princess for 10 nights cruising the Caribbean

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from London to Fort Lauderdale and spend 2 nights in your 4* hotel

Flights included

4* hotel included Traditional and Anytime Dining

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Embark the Emerald Princess for a 10 night cruise

Lotus Spa

Movies Under the Stars®

Antigua

24 hour room service

Day 7:

St Lucia

Golf simulator

Day 8:

Barbados

The Sanctuary (child free)

Day 9:

St Kitts

Days 4 - 5: At sea

Day 6:

Day 10: St Thomas

Price per person from

Emerald Princess

Day 11: At sea Day 12: Princess Cays (Bahamas) Day 13: Disembark ship and back to the airport for your flight back to the UK

The Emerald Princess is everything you would expect from a modern, luxurious cruise ship. As with most Princess ships, the theme is choices. There are multiple dining options, including Traditional and Anytime Dining and speciality venues like the popular Sabatini’s Italian restaurant.

Day 14: Arrive UK

Miami Stay & Cruise

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£1599 £1769 £2039

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 01st May 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

November - December 2012 | 10 nights

Stay in Miami, a city which rarely pauses for breath, then board the fabulous Norwegian Epic to cruise the Caribbean

YOUR SHIP

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ITINERARY Day 1:

Fly from London to Miami and spend 2 nights in Miami in your 3.5* hotel

Day 2:

At leisure

Day 3:

Embark Norwegian Epic for your 7 night cruise

Day 4: Day 5:

Flights included

3.5* hotel included

Up to $100 FREE on board spending money

The first true Ice Bar at sea

At sea

Blue Man Group

At sea

Nickelodeon™ on board

Day 6:

Philipsburg (St Maarten)

20 bars and lounges

Day 7:

St Thomas

Day 8:

At sea

Spa and beauty salon

Norwegian Epic

Day 9:

Nassau (Bahamas)

Norwegian Epic is the newly launched Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship that takes cruising to the next level. With an amazing choice of more than 20 dining options, luxury accommodation and an entertainment mix that has to be seen to be believed!

Day 10: Disembark in Miami and return to the airport for your flight back to the UK

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Day 11: Arrive UK

Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£1299

n/a

£1499

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 08th November 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Australia & New Zealand Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

November 2012 & February 2013 | 23 nights

Please note: Please retain the white keyline and registration mark

Australia and New Zealand have it all. From vibrant cities, vast open spaces, fascinating culture and countless natural wonders, so don’t miss this once in a life time cruise holiday from Perth to Sydney. Perth is a region of the vast state of Western Australia. It is centred around the state’s capital city and is one of the most isolated capital cities in the world. There is plenty to see in the city centre within wandering distance or on a free CAT bus. Hidden among the sprawl of the surrounding and metropolitan areas are a number of worthwhile attractions around an hour away by public transport.

YOUR SHIP

Flights included

Ice skating rink

Transfers included

Rock climbing wall

3* hotel included

Royal Promenade

Voyager of the Seas

Free tour in Sydney

Enhanced staterooms

This ship is a revolutionary marvel of naval engineering. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features including an ice skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock climbing wall, just for starters. Innovations on this and other Voyager class ships add more space for every guest.

Price per person from

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

£2999 £3699 £3999

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 2nd November 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1:

seals - both of which are often seen.

Fly from the UK to Perth (overnight).

Day 15: Dusky Sound (New Zealand)

Day 2: Perth

Day 16: Dunedin (New Zealand)

Transfer from the airport to a 3* hotel for your 2 night stay in Perth. Day 3: At leisure

Dunedin is the oldest city in New Zealand, a university city of Scottish heritage, which possesses a unique combination of cultural riches and fine architecture.

Day 4: Perth (Australia)

Day 17: Christchurch (New Zealand)

Transfer from your hotel to Fremantle Port. Embark Voyager of the Seas for your 18 night cruise.

Christchurch, also known as the Garden City, where many people spend the day cycling along the river and indulge in fine, sophisticated dining.

Days: 5 - 7: At sea

Day 18: Wellington (New Zealand)

Day 8: Adelaide

New Zealand’s cosmopolitan capital city is relatively compact but provides plenty to pack a day or more in port.

Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia and has an estimated population of 1.2 million and is known as Australia’s Wine Capital with numerous regions on their doorstep. Day 9: At sea Day 10: Melbourne Day 11: At sea Day 12: Hobart (Tasmania)

Days 19 - 20: At sea Day 21: Sydney (overnight on board) The whole world’s in love with Sydney. It’s stylish, it’s sophisticated, it’s home to some of the friendliest people on the planet. And yes, a few koalas if you know where to look. Day 22 - 24: Sydney

Day 15: Doubtful Sound (New Zealand)

Disembark the ship and transfer from the port to a 3* hotel for your 2 night stay. Enjoy your FREE Morning City Sights, Manly and Northern Beaches tour. Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight back to the UK (overnight).

Known for its superb beauty and wildlife, the home to bottlenose dolphins and fur

Day 25: Arrive UK

Days 13 - 14: At sea

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World cruises from £3399pp Sydney & South Pacific Enchantment

24 February 2013 | 27 nights

Start this wonderful Australia experience with 2 nights in a 4* accommodation in Sydney. Plus enjoy your FREE tour of the Sydney Opera House.

YOUR SHIP

Then take your cruise on board Arcadia for 24 nights visiting Australia’s hot spots. Your cruise ends in San Francisco where you can relax with a 1 night stay in a 4* hotel. •

Flights included

Cinema

4* hotel included

24 hour room service

Exclusively for adults

Oceanview gymnasium

Exterior glass-fronted lifts

Show lounges

Expansive art collection

Theatre

Monte Carlo Casino

Arcadia Exclusively for adults, Arcadia offers a relaxed pace, stylish surroundings and more than a hint of extravagance. Signature features such as her exterior glass-fronted lifts and expansive art collection, featuring no less than 3000 works of art, create a sophisticated air.

Price per person from

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£3399 £3699 £4499

Price includes return economy flight from London, transfers (Where stated in itinerary) and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 24th February 2013. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share, and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1 - 2: Fly from the UK to Sydney

Day 12: Napier (New Zealand)

Day 3:

Day 13: Auckland (New Zealand)

Transfer from the airport to a 4* hotel for your 2 night stay in Sydney.

Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest city and where ever you go you there will be breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, amazing food and wine and great shopping.

Day 4: Sydney Opera House Tour Day 5: Embark Arcadia for your 24 night cruise. Days 6 - 7: At sea Day 8: Milford Sound (New Zealand) Milford Sound is a world-renowned natural wonder which is nestled at the end of the spectacular fjord. Day 9: Dunedin (New Zealand) Dunedin is the oldest city in New Zealand, a university city of Scottish heritage, which possesses a unique combination of cultural riches and fine architecture.

Day 15: At sea Day 16: Pago Pago Day 17: Apia (Western Samoa) Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa which has grown into a sprawling urban area with many villages. Days 18 - 21: At sea Day 22: Honolulu (Hawaii)

Day 10: Christchurch (New Zealand)

Days 23 - 26: At sea

Christchurch also known as the Garden City, where many people spend the day cycling along the river and indulge in fine sophisticated dining and a city where, just 15 minutes from the centre you can scramble up mountain bike tracks or ride a wave at a surf beach.

Day 27: San Francisco (overnight on board)

Day 11: Wellington (New Zealand) New Zealand’s cosmopolitan capital city is relatively compact but provides plenty to pack a day or more in port.

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Day 14: Cross International Date Line (gain a day)

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Day 28: San Francisco Disembark the ship and transfer from the port to a 4* hotel for your 1 night stay. Day 29: San Francisco Disembark the ship and transfer from the port to a 4* hotel for your 1 night stay. Day 30: Arrive UK


World cruises

Garden Route & Cape Winelands

3 April 2013 | 23 nights

Enjoy your tour of one of the best known journeys in the Southern Hemisphere – the Garden Route.

YOUR SHIP

Ranging from Mossel Bay in the West to Storms river in the East, the sheer variety of landscape, wildlife and vegetation will take your breath away before setting sail on board the magnificent Queen Mary 2 back to Southampton. •

Flights included

Casino

4* hotel included

Royal Court Theatre

Grand Lobby

24 hour room service

Renowned restaurants

Art gallery

Queens Room Ballroom

Cabaret & stage shows

Queen Mary 2 Queen Mary 2 is the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one of the most modern travel experiences on earth.

Price per person from

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

£3399 £3649 £3989

Price includes one way economy flight from London, transfers (Where stated in itinerary) and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 03rd April 2013. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

ITINERARY Day 1:

Day 7: Knysna to Hermanus

Fly from the UK to Cape Town (overnight flight).

Today, begin the first leg of the return journey. Travel via George and Mossel Bay to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam, where lunch will be enjoyed. Overnight in Hermanus.

Day 2: Cape Town Transfer included from the airport to your 4* hotel for your 1 night stay. Lying at the foot of its most famous landmark,Table Mountain, Cape Town is without doubt South Africa’s most beautiful city. Day 3: Embark 6 day Garden Route & Cape Winelands Tour Day 4: Oudtshoorn After breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Day 5: Oudtshoorn to Knysna After breakfast, travel over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, the administrative hub of the Garden Route area and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Overnight in Knysna. Day 6: Knysna After a leisurely breakfast, drive through the Tsitsikamma Forests, continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Overnight in Knysna.

Day 8: Hermanus to Cape Town After a leisurely breakfast depart Hermanus and continue to Somerset West, travelling via the scenic coastal road to Gordon’s Bay. This is a spectacular route with steep cliffs and lovely coves. A wine tasting will be enjoyed, before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends on arrival at port. Embark Queen Mary 2 for a 19 night cruise to Southampton. Day 9: Cape Town Day 10: At sea Day 11: Walvis Bay (Namibia) Days 12 - 18: At sea Day 19: Gran Canaria Day 20: Madeira (Portugal) Day 21: At sea Day 22: Vigo (Spain) Day 23: At sea Day 24: Arrive Southampton

Call now or visit your local store For agents use only: Call Spectrum reservations 0161 829 6752

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Luxury Oceania Cruises is the world’s only upper premium cruise line. Cuisine, comfort, service and outstanding value are the pillars that define Oceania Cruises’ five-star product and have positioned the line as the cruise company of choice for travellers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant travel experience. Oceania Cruises appeals to discerning, sophisticated travellers in search of world-class cuisine, unparalleled personal service and an enriching, in-depth, destinationoriented experience.

• Elegant mid-size ships featuring large-ship amenities • Finest cuisine at sea, served in a wide variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no additional charge • Gourmet culinary program created by world renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin • The Destination Specialists, more overnight visits and extended evening port stays • Country club-casual ambiance, tuxedos and gowns are never required

Pearls of the Aegean

• Butler service offered in all suites • Acclaimed Canyon Ranch SpaClub© treatments and cuisine • Extraordinarily high staff-to-guest ratio ensures exemplary personalised service • Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks • Best value in upscale cruising • Complimentary shuttle bus in selected ports

7 August 2012 | 11 nights

Experience beautiful sights, before setting off for an amazing itinerary around the Eastern Mediterranean

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Venice and stay 1 night in a 4* Venice hotel Day 2: Embark Oceania Regatta where you will stay overnight on board Day 3: Venice Day 4: Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Flights included

4* hotel included

FREE $700 on board spending money

Includes pre-paid gratuities

24 hour room service

Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks

Day 5: Montengro (Kotor) Day 6: Corfu

Alcoholic drinks packages available

Day 7: Monemvasia (Greece)

Regatta Sleek and elegantly charming, Regatta is the flagship of the Oceania Cruises fleet. Featuring 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, four unique, open seating restaurants, world class fitness centre and spa, eight lounges and bars and casino.

Day 8: Aghios Nikolaos (Crete)

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Day 9: Santorini Day 10: Ephesus (Kusadasi) Day 11: Delos Day 12: Mykonos Day 13: Disembark in Athens and fly back to the UK

Caribbean Interlude

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£1689 £1749 £2309

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 07th August 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

25 November 2012 | 10 nights

Start your holiday with 2 nights in Miami before embarking on a 7 night Caribbean Cruise

YOUR SHIP

ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from the UK to Miami and stay 2 nights in a 4* Miami hotel

FREE $100 on board spending money

Includes pre-paid gratuities

Day 3: Embark Oceania Regatta

24 hour room service

Day 4: Key West

Complimentary bottled water and soft

Day 7: Santo Tomas

Regatta

Day 8: Cozumel

Sleek and elegantly charming, Regatta is the flagship of the Oceania Cruises fleet. Featuring 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, four unique, open seating restaurants, world class fitness centre and spa, eight lounges and bars and casino.

Day 9:

For agents use only: Call Spectrum reservations 0161 829 6752

4* hotel included

Day 6: Belize City

Call now or visit your local store

Flights included

Day 2: At leisure

Day 5: Cruising the straits of Florida

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Cruising the straits of Florida

Day 10: Disembark in Miami fly back to the UK (overnight flight)

drinks •

Alcoholic drinks packages available Price per person from

Inside

Outside

Balcony

£1559 £1759 £2059

Price includes return economy flight from London and overnight hotel(s) where applicable. Prices are for lowest grade stateroom only, subject to availability. Offer based on 25th November 2012. All prices and supplements are ‘from’ per person, based on twin share and are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.


Cruise Collection TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is a promotional publication highlighting a unique combination of cruise and stay holidays for Thomas Cook and Co-operative Travel customers. The cruise and stay holidays featured in this publication are organised by either Flexibletrips or Spectrum Cruises. When we refer to ‘main booking conditions’ in these terms and conditions we mean the Booking Conditions of either Thomas Cook Retail Ltd (trading as Flexibletrips), or Co-op Group Travel 1 Limited (trading as Spectrum Cruises). Depending on which cruise you choose to book, the applicable main booking conditions will apply, please ask your travel agent for details. Spectrum Cruises: www.spectrumcruisestermsandconditions.co.uk The main booking conditions can be viewed online at: Flexibletrips: http://www.flexibletrips.com/information/booking_conditions.jsp BOOKING CONDITIONS 1. BOOKING AND PAYMENTS A contract will exist between you and either Thomas Cook Retail Ltd or Co-op Group Travel 1 Limited, when we issue a confirmation invoice to you and will be subject to our main booking conditions. The person who signs the booking form or completes the booking online or by telephone is the “lead name”. He or she must be over 18 years of age and is responsible for payment of the total booking price (including any insurance premiums and subsequent cancellation or amendment charges). Children under the age of 18 will not be carried unless accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 at time of boarding who accepts responsibility for their welfare conduct and behaviour. Infants younger than 6 months at point of boarding may not be accepted on some ships, full detail is provided at booking stage and we accept no liability for incorrect information that may have been provided by you. All bookings are subject to acceptance of our payment terms which may vary depending on the arrangements concerned, please ask for details at the time of booking. A payment card fee of 2.5% applies to all bookings made by credit card and is due at the time of payment. Calls to the 0845 number cost 3.4p per minute from a BT landline. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. 2. FINANCIAL PROTECTION If you buy an ATOL protected air package from us you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organisers Licence - either number 0020 (Thomas Cook Retail Ltd), or 6613 (Coop Group Travel 1 Ltd). In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. The price of your air package includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised prices and may be shown separately on your confirmation invoice. 3. PRICES, SUPPLEMENTS & RESTRICTIONS Prices shown in this supplement are lead in prices only. Please ask your travel agent or visit our website for latest prices and information. For the purpose of this publication it is important to note that: • These prices are a guide only and are subject to change and availability. • Prices are ‘from’ amounts, per person, based on twin occupancy and based on selected departure dates shown. • Prices have been packaged in conjunction with specific flights and are based on the best price available at time of production. Airlines will limit the number of seats available at these prices by flight and date of travel. If the price shown is not available when you book, we will offer you the next best cruise and stay price available. • Supplements will apply to departures from different airports, flight seat upgrades and cabin types to those stated and for under occupancy of accommodation type. Summary of what the price includes: • Return flights in economy from either London Gatwick or London Heathrow. • Accommodation on a room only basis (unless stated otherwise), before/after your cruise, depending on the cruise itinerary. • Meals as described in the cruise description. • Transfers to and from your accommodation/port at your chosen destination – where stated. Transfers may be shared. • A minimum of 15kg luggage allowance. Summary of what the price does NOT include: Local charges made at the hotel; Locally collected taxes (including any applicable departure/arrival taxes and entry visa); On board service charges/gratuities where applicable; credit card charges; Excess baggage charges. Its essential you have Holiday Insurance – you must be insured when you travel abroad with us, so please ensure you obtain insurance for the duration of your holiday. For full information about any other costs that may arise, please ask your travel agent. 4. SAVINGS AND OTHER OFFERS All savings and offers apply for a limited period and can be withdrawn or altered without notice. Holiday prices quoted include all applicable savings/offers and are at times a combined flight fare, accommodation rate and cruise discount that are subject to change at any time. Offers may include: On board spending money – amount is per stateroom based on the 1st and 2nd passenger only. The amount can be changed or amended at anytime, ask staff for more details Stateroom upgrade offers – upgrades are usually to the next category of stateroom, but cruise ships may not release all categories of rooms for Flexibletrips/Spectrum use. Upgrades are subject to availability at time of booking. New York Sightseeing Card - gives user entry to 2 major New York attractions within 30 day period. Offer applicable to cruise/stay packages with 2 nights or more in a New York hotel, minimum spend of £799pp. 5. CHANGES TO BOOKINGS If you wish to amend or cancel your booking, amendment fees or cancellation charges will apply – please refer to our main booking conditions for details of the applicable charges.

6. GRATUITIES AND SERVICE CHARGES The Cruise operators’ policies regarding on board gratuities and/or service charges for the services provided by their staff vary. Most Cruise operators apply one or more of the following policies: - Gratuities or Service Charges may be left to your discretion; - A daily charge may be automatically added to your on board account which can be removed on request; - A charge may be included in the price of our Cruise Packages, which you pay in advance of travel. Where this applies it may be possible to ask for the charge to be removed and added to your on board ship account. - Some Cruise operators may apply a compulsory daily service charge to your on board account but do not expect you to tip at all during the cruise. Whichever scheme the cruise operator uses, you will be required to abide by their gratuity / service charge policy and must settle your account in full, before disembarking the ship at the end of your cruise (Where we are made aware of a Cruise operators policy on gratuities or service charges details will be provided either at the time of booking, or with the Cruise operator’s tickets). GENERAL INFORMATION 6. DATA PROTECTION In order to provide you with any holidays or other services you request, the personal data that you supply to us will be passed to suppliers such as airlines, cruise operators and hoteliers. Please note that these suppliers may be located in countries outside of the UK and/or EU which do not have the same level of data protection as in the UK/EU. 7. PASSPORT, VISA, HEALTH AND TRAVEL ADVICE It is your responsibility to ensure you and your party have valid passports and any required visas or any other documentation to travel on the holiday you book. Information can be obtained from the Identity and Passport Service website at: www.ips.gov.uk or telephone: 0300 222 0000. Visa and general travel information can be obtained from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office at: www.fco.gov.uk or telephone the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829. For advice on health, hygiene and disease risks worldwide, please refer to the following websites: fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk and www.nathnac.org or contact your GP or a specialist clinic. You must declare any pregnancy to us at the earliest opportunity as on certain cruise ships carriage of advanced pregnant women is not permitted, typically if the pregnancy is more than 24 weeks at the anticipated return date. We and/or the cruise ship have the right to refuse passage on board to any person who appears to be in advanced stages of pregnancy. 8. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AND SPECIAL REQUESTS You must ensure you tell your travel agent about any special needs/requirements that you or your party may have, prior to booking. Special Requests: Where special requests for flight seats, room allocation, diet considerations etc are required we must be made aware of them at time of booking. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that these requests are fulfilled, they cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, we will not be liable for claims for consequential loss where written advice of special needs and requirements has not been received in writing at the time of booking. 9. OUR LIABILITY You should also be aware that Thomas Cook Retail Ltd or Co-op Group Travel 1 Limited legal liability to you for all packages featured in our brochures is limited as set out in our main booking conditions. We sell the Cruise Package to you as principal but third party Cruise suppliers provide the Cruise, operate the Cruise Ship and act as carrier. The conditions of carriage of the third party Cruise supplier will also apply when you book a Cruise Package. These are available on request. Please refer to the section on our liability to you in our main booking conditions for full details. Carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea is governed by the Athens Convention. You can get copies of this Convention if you ask us. The Athens Convention is expressly incorporated into these conditions and our main booking conditions and our liability for death or personal injury or for loss of or damage to luggage arising out of carriage by sea shall be determined accordingly. In most cases, the Athens Convention limits the carrier’s liability for death or personal injury or loss of or damage to luggage and makes special provision for valuables. 10. ABTA - THE TRAVEL ASSOCIATION We are members of ABTA with membership numbers V4015 (Spectrum Cruises), W8361 (Flexibletrips). ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ Tel: 0203 117 0500 or look at our website: www.abta.com. 11. COMPANY INFORMATION Flexibletrips is a trading name of Thomas Cook Retail Ltd. Registered in England No. 00102630. Spectrum Cruises is a trading name of Co-op Group Travel 1 Limited. Registered in England No. 07413801 The Registered Office for both company’s is: The Thomas Cook Business Park, Coningsby Road, Peterborough, PE3 8SB. Registered in England No. 0137607. 12. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NEXT? If you are interested in any of the holidays featured here, please obtain a copy of the latest itinerary and cruise and stay holiday information. Please ask your travel agent for the latest information about the hotels, flights and cruises we feature and prices when you book. All prices and holidays and offers are subject to availability. All information is correct as at 7 December 2011 but we reserve the right to change or withdraw this supplement at any time, but in any event the supplement will automatically become invalid on 29 February 2012. Once you have obtained full details and our main booking conditions that apply to your chosen holiday/s, please note a deposit will be payable followed by full balance. Full balance is usually payable 14 weeks before departure (but some cruise operators require earlier payment). Details of the deposit amount will be advised at the time of booking. If you are wishing to travel within 14 weeks, the full cost of the holiday will be payable at the time of booking. This supplement was printed in December 2011. We take every reasonable precaution to ensure the details are accurate, but occasionally errors might occur and we reserve the right to advise you of any corrections at the time you book. Prices are subject to change.

Spectrum Cruises Cruises for the Independent Traveller

Spectrum Cruises


To book, pop into your local branch Call direct on 0845 263 8338 (quoting COP100) Or click www.co-operativecruises.co.uk/collection

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