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V O YA G EExplore | Discover | Unwind

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HELLOHappy New Year cruiser and welcome to our latest edition of Voyage!

Packed with an array of inspiring cruises from our cruise partners, we aim to indulge you in a whole host of cruising holidays, including river, luxury, exploration and adventure on small, tall, family-friendly and accessible ships. The world is ready for us to explore and what better way than onboard a cruise? I’m sure you’ll agree it’s amazing to visit a different country every day, or to immerse yourself in one place such as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific or Galapagos in one cruise.

Travel Counsellors are about creating memories. No longer is it just about a flight and a cruise, it’s about the rest of the itinerary and the inclusions we can indulge you in. Our Tailored Collection is packed with ideas for you to explore - from a Canada and Alaska cruise combined with the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, to a river cruise on the Mekong with added cultural experiences.

We are confident that between your Travel Counsellor, our marketing team, our cruise partners and myself as the Head of Cruise, we can help you find the perfect fit for your cruising holiday.

We look forward to hearing from you soon, and don’t forget we love to share your memories and cruise journeys with all our Travel Counsellors and our wider customer audience, so if you use social media don’t forget to use the #tcexperience on your posts! Your Travel Counsellor is waiting to hear from you for the next adventure - you never know you might appear in our next cruise brochure in the Spring!

Keep on cruising!

Janet Whittingham, Head of Cruise

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INSIDELUXURY CRUISINGOceania Cruises 12

Cunard 14

Silversea 16

Crystal Cruises 17

Seabourn 18

Seadream 19

Regent Seven Seas Cruises 20

OCEAN & FAMILY CRUISINGFred. Olsen Cruise Line 26

Holland America Line 27

Princess Cruises 28

Cruise & Maritime Voyages 30

Viking Ocean Cruises 31

Celebrity Cruises 32

Norwegian Cruise Line 34

P&O Cruises 36

RIVER & NICHE CRUISINGViking River Cruises 42

Voyages to Antiquity 43

Hurtigruten 44

APT 45

Scenic Cruises 46

Emerald Waterways 47

FEATURESNext Generation 8

Going above and beyond 22

See the world together on a group cruise 40

Themed Cruising 50

Accessible Cruising 66

THE TAILORED COLLECTIONMississippi Voyage 54

Majestic Mekong 56

Alaskan Adventure 58

Montreal to New York 60

Cannes to Rome 62

South Africa 64

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WHY US?

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WE ARE INDEPENDENT Travel Counsellors are not tied in to any specific airlines, hotels, cruise lines or attractions providers, so you can be confident that the holiday we recommend has been built to suit your exact needs and budget.

COMPLETE PEACE OF MINDAt Travel Counsellors, our unique service extends well beyond simply booking your cruise holiday. Your Travel Counsellor will be on hand 24-hours a day from the moment you get in touch with your travel plans to the moment you arrive back at your front door, post-cruise. There’s always someone to help, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

TAILORED ITINERARIES CRAFTED FOR YOULuxury hotel stays? Exciting excursions? Specialist itineraries? From pre-cruise hotel stays to post-cruise adventures, your Travel Counsellor will work with you to craft your perfect voyage. As Travel Counsellors is an independent company, we have personal relationships with the world’s best cruise lines so we can tailor-make whatever you desire!

EXPERT ADVICEWhether you are new to cruising or you are a seasoned voyager, your Travel Counsellor will take the time to understand what you like and what you don’t. From the types of cabins available to the different cruise lines, we can discuss your needs and craft a holiday that fits you perfectly.

YOUR MONEY IS COMPLETELY SAFENobody protects your money like Travel Counsellors – our unique financial protection is the very best in travel. Everything that you book with your Travel Counsellor is completely protected, so all you will need to worry about is what you are going to pack!

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Royal Caribbean - Symphony of the Seas

Learn what you can expect when sailing in 2018 as we welcome you to the next generation of cruising…

Entering Eden

The ground-breaking Celebrity Edge has already drawn attention for its revolutionary Magic Carpet cantilevered platform, which rises 13 storeys above sea level. This innovative ship has recaptured the imaginations of cruise enthusiasts with the announcement of ‘Eden’. A unique three-deck venue, Eden is a place guests can relax while surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Circled by a 300-ft long ramp, Eden will feature a 20-ft ‘Library of Plants’ and a fine dining venue offering interactive cooking demonstrations.

Take in the Seaview

Experience beach condo living while enjoying unrivalled ocean vistas onboard the MSC Seaview. It comes with a 360°promenade complete with glass balustrades, allowing you to soak up panoramic sea views. The promenade will serve as a recreation area, so you can relax in nearby bars and restaurants, dine al fresco near the sea or catch some sun.

Part of your Symphony

Get ready for the introduction of Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which will be the largest cruise ship ever built and it's scheduled to launch in April 2018. It will provide various innovations including a mobile check-in service. This allows passengers to download an app and take a ‘security selfie’, with their identity being verified by facial recognition

technology, cutting down waiting times upon arrival. It will also feature the ‘ultimate family suite’ which will give younger guests their own floor-to-ceiling LEGO climbing wall, a 212 sq. ft. wrap-around balcony with whirlpool, 3D cinema room with popcorn machine and even a slide!

Dazzled by the Eclipse

Enjoy a new level of luxury and exclusivity onboard the Scenic Eclipse, when it takes to the seas in 2018. It will boast a near one-on-one staff-to-passenger ratio, ensuring guests’ needs are always met, and offer unique activities like helicopter and submarine rides. The ship will provide one-of-a-kind itineraries like the ‘Taste of Cuba & Caribbean’ programme, immersing passengers in their destinations. Billed as the world’s first 'discovery yacht’, the Eclipse will boast an intriguing sleek design allowing it to access even the smallest ports.

Exploring the unexplored

Hurtigruten is a leader in one-of-a-kind getaway experiences, and recently released their latest vessel, the MS Roald Amundsen, which is packed with high tech features that are designed to enhance your cruise. This state-of-the-art vessel comes with an immersive edutainment ‘Activity Centre’ with gadgets like touchscreens and VR headsets, as well as photography and biology workshops, allowing guests to truly understand their unique destinations. The MS Roald Amundsen will be equipped with ‘Blueye underwater drones’ as well as kayaks, so passengers can delve into secret underwater worlds from the comfort of their ship.

Next Generation

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“Me and my partner decided to take a luxury cruise with Regent, and were very impressed with what we found. The ship was delightful, as it was intimate and elegant with opulent design touches in the vein of chandeliers and marble flooring. We opted for a Grand Suite on the Seven Seas Voyager, which allowed us to retreat to a well-appointed oasis and enjoy good sea views from our own balcony.

“The service couldn’t have been more attentive, as there was a friendly face to greet us every time we needed a little help. The ship boasted a range of luxurious amenities as well, like sophisticated lounges, whirlpools, a relaxed library and boutiques selling goods such as jewellery and perfumes. The cuisine was top notch, with dishes such as succulent steaks, delicate desserts and grilled-to-order burgers on the menu, capping off a fantastic experience”.

Tom, Travel Counsellor

LUXURYCRUISINGEmbark on a luxury cruise and experience the height of fine living. Opulent amenities, extremely attentive and personalised service, lavish surroundings, exquisite gourmet cuisine and bespoke itineraries await as you voyage around the world, giving you a one-of-a-kind getaway.

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Oceania Cruises

Why choose Oceania Cruises?

• The Finest Cuisine at Sea™ served in a variety of distinctive restaurants

• The first hands on cooking school at sea, The Culinary Centre (Marina & Riviera)

• Destination Specialists; sailing to over 400 ports worldwide

Oceania Cruises combines the sophisticated elegance of a private hotel with the flexibility and adventure of sea travel. Exciting and exotic worldwide itineraries along with extensive excursions, an expert onboard lecturer, fine dining specialty restaurants, private verandas and butler service in the suites blend to create an ambiance that is fast becoming the choice of the more discerning traveller.

Itinerary Barcelona | Toulon | Saint-Tropez | Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Alicante | Malaga | Seville (Cadiz) | Lisbon (overnight onboard)

Veranda from £3,569pp FREE wifi, plus either: 6 Shore Excursions or House Beverage Package or $600 Shipboard Credit Package

Western Europe Wonders

Ship RivieraDate 6 June 2018 Duration 10 Nights

St Tropez

Itinerary Miami | Havana | Oranjestad | Kralendijk | St. George's | Castries | Roseau | St. George (overnight onboard) | New York

Deluxe Ocean View from £3,669pp FREE wifi, plus either: 8 Shore Excursions or House Beverage Package or $800 Shipboard Credit

Caribbean Palette

Ship Insignia Date 1 July 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Havana

Itinerary Copenhagen | Berlin (Warnemunde) | Tallinn | St. Petersburg (overnight onboard) | Helsinki | Stockholm

Veranda from £2,809pp FREE wifi, plus either: 4 Shore Excursions or House Beverage Package or $400 Shipboard Credit

Baltic Marvels

Ship MarinaDate 29 August 2018 Duration 7 Nights

St. Petersburg

Itinerary Seattle | Cruising The Inside Passage | Ketchikan | Cruising The Tracy Arm Fjord & Sawyer Glacier | Sitka | Prince Rupert | Cruising The Outside Passage | Seattle

Deluxe Ocean View from £3,339pp FREE wifi, plus either: 4 Shore Excursions or House Beverage Package or $400 Shipboard Credit

Awe of Alaska

Ship RegattaDate 9 August 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Sawyer Glacier

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Cunard

Why choose Cunard?

• White Star Service offers attention that goes beyond expectations with one crew member for every two guests

• Grills suites are the epitome of the Cunard experience with personal service and abundant space to relax

• Signature Cunard experiences include the famous Afternoon Tea and spectacular gala balls

Sail with Cunard and escape to an unrivalled world of freedom and possibility, with as much or little to do as you please. From glamorous occasions to intimate moments, discover how the pioneers of luxury ocean travel continue to offer more than you could imagine. Satisfy your yearning to explore with itinerary-rich journeys to iconic destinations around the world, and more possibilities onboard than you have time to discover.

Itinerary Southampton | New York | Fly to Southampton

Inside from £949pp $140 per cabin onboard spending

Westbound Transatlantic

Ship Queen Mary 2Date 4 November 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Antigua

Itinerary Southampton | La Coruna | Cadiz | Granada (from Malaga) | Cartagena | Gibraltar | Lisbon | Southampton

Inside from £1,149pp $170 per cabin onboard spending

Iberian Adventure

Ship Queen VictoriaDate 5 November 2018 Duration 11 Nights

Cartagena

Itinerary Southampton | Gibraltar | Cartagena | Valencia | Santa Margherita | Rome (from Civitavecchia) | Fly to UK

Inside from £799pp $140 per cabin onboard spending

Spain and Italy

Ship Queen VictoriaDate 31 August 2018 Duration 8 Nights

Rome

Itinerary Fly to Sydney | Brisbane | Alotau | Rabaul | Boracay | Manila | Tokyo | Fly to UK

Inside from £3,449pp $160 per cabin onboard spending

Sydney to Yokohama

Ship Queen ElizabethDate 1 April 2019 Duration 18 Nights

Sydney

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Silversea’s small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable. All accommodations are spacious, ocean-view suites that include butler service, and most include private verandas. Silversea voyages sail to over 900 destinations on all seven continents – more than any other cruise line.

Silversea

Why choose Silversea?

• Intimate ultra-luxury ships for 100 to 596 guests

• All inclusive complimentary cthampagne, wines and spirits throughout the ship. Plus one hour free WiFi per day for all guests and unlimited WiFi for guests sailing in select suite categories

Itinerary Monte Carlo | Portofino | La Spezia | Olbia | Calvi | Saint Tropez | Marseille | Barcelona

Vista Suite from £2,600pp Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits

Monte Carlo To Barcelona

Ship Silver ShadowDate 30 August 2019 Duration 7 Nights

Portofino

Itinerary Vancouver | Cruise Inside Passage | Ketchikan | Juneau | Sitka | Day at sea | Victoria | Vancouver

Vista Suite from £3,000pp Single occupancy supplements starting at only 25%

Ultimate Alaskan experience

Ship Silver ShadowDate 5 July 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Ketchikan

Voted the World’s Best for over 20 years, the luxurious Crystal Cruises fleet offers guests the most choice available with a huge array of facilities and activities both onboard and ashore. Over the next three years, Crystal Cruises will expand, effectively establishing three brand new classes of cruising in Ocean, River & Yachting.

Crystal Cruises

Why choose Crystal Cruises?

• Crystal Cruises has been voted World’s Best more than any other cruise line in history

• All fares are inclusive of fine wines, premium spirits, meals including speciality dining and gratuities

Itinerary Dover | Guernsey | Le Verdon/Bordeaux (2 nights) | Oporto/Leixoes | Lisbon (overnight) | Barcelona (overnight) | Cassis | Monte Carlo (overnight)

Deluxe Stateroom from £5,157pp Choose from a £300 cruise fare saving or $600 shipboard credit per person with Crystal Clear Choices.Includes return flight from Monte Carlo

Vineyards & Vistas

Ship Crystal SerenityDate 29 July 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Barcelona

Itinerary Frankfurt | Breisach | Basel (overnight) | Kehl | Speyer | Mainz | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cochem | Cologne | Nijmegen | Antwerp | Amsterdam (overnight)

Petite Suite from £4,645pp Choose from a £255 cruise fare saving or $600 shipboard credit per person with Crystal Clear Choices

Jewels of the Rhine

Ship Crystal BachDate 11 November 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Cologne

Silversea cater to those with accessible needs. To read more on accessible travel see page 66

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The Seabourn experience is unlike any other form of travel. It is luxurious, yet relaxed… elegant, yet casual… sumptuous, yet understated. Designed to accommodate 458 or 600 guests, the Seabourn fleet offer the perfect blend of glamorous elegance, impeccable service, all-suite accommodation, exquisite cuisine and highly personalised experiences.

Seabourn

Why choose Seabourn?

• All dining venues are complimentary - dine when, where and with whom you wish

• Tipping is neither required nor expected, service is simply to delight you

Itinerary 5 Day Alaska Land Experience | Seward | Inian Islands | Icy Strait Point | Juneau | Seduction Point | Haines | Sitka | Wrangell | Ketchikan | Prince Rupert | Klemtu | Alert Bay | Vancouver

Ocean View Suite from £9,049pp Includes Seabourn Journeys pre cruise journey from Anchorage to Seward - price includes flights

Ultimate Glacier & Fjord Adventure

Ship Seabourn SojournDate 24 June 2018 Duration 18 Nights

Juneau

Itinerary Monte Carlo | San Remo | Saint-Florent | Civitavecchia (Rome) | Ponza | Sami | Nisos Kerkira | Brindisi | Dubrovnik | Zadar | Piran | Venice

Ocean View Suite from £5,019pp Price includes flights

Italian Gems & Adriatic

Ship Seabourn OdysseyDate 28 May 2018 Duration 12 Nights

Dubrovnik

SeaDream Yacht Club’s chic and stylish 56-stateroom twin mega-yachts are favoured  for their elegant informality, highly personal service provided by a crew of 95, all ocean-view accommodations, inclusive open bar and gratuities, luxury Thai certified spa and heralded world class cuisine. Itineraries visit the Caribbean, Cuba and the Mediterranean.

SeaDream Yacht Club

• It’s yachting, not cruising. Enjoy the Difference

• Since 2001, twin elegant mega-yachts SeaDream I & II have received numerous awards, honours and accolades from authoritative travel publications and various industry organisations

Itinerary Athens (Piraeus) | Hydra | Monemvasia | Elafonisos Island | (At Sea) | Taormina (Etna) Sicily | Capri | Civitavecchia (Rome)

Yacht Club Stateroom Deck 2 from £3,866pp Casual yachting experienceUnprecedented levels of luxury and service

Wine Voyage

Ship SeaDream IIDate 4 August 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Sicily

Itinerary Bridgetown | Grande de Anse, Martinique | Rodney Bay | Port Elizabeth, Bequia | Canouan Island | Tabago Cays | Union Island | Mayreau | Bridgetown

Yacht Club Stateroom from £2,763pp Casual yachting experienceUnprecedented levels of luxury and service

Barbados Round Trip

Ship SeaDream IDate 15 December 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Barbados

Why choose SeaDream Yacht Club?

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is the most inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise experience at sea. As well as free flights and transfers, onboard guests want for nothing – fine dining, premium wines, and spirits, and free unlimited shore excursions in every port of call where their fleet of four all-suite ships – with a fifth being launched in 2020 - sail to every corner of the globe.

There’s no better way to experience luxury travel.

Why choose Regent Seven Seas Cruises?

• $500 shipboard credit on featured voyages

• Relax, it’s all taken care of – flights, transfers and shore excursions with no extra charge

• Perfect mix: ships are not too big to be impersonal, nor too small to compromise

• Dine whenever, wherever and with whomever you wish in the open seating restaurants

Itinerary Amsterdam | Orkney Islands | Kollafjord (Faroe Islands) | Akureyri | Isafjordur | Reykjavik | Cruising Prince Christian Sound | Paamiut (Frderiskshab) | Nuuk | St. John's | Halifax | Bar Harbor | Boston | Transit the Cape Cod Canal | Martha's Vineyard | New York City

Deluxe Window Suite from £7,619pp Colourful and remote, with free and unlimited shore excursions

Grand North Sea Crossing

Ship Seven Seas Navigator Date 14 Aug 2019 Duration 20 Nights

Iceland

Itinerary New York | Bermuda - overnight | St. Barts | Antigua | St. Lucia | Grenada | Bonaire | Aruba | Santa Marta | Miami

Deluxe Window Suite from £3,969pp Winter sun all inclusive, ultra luxury escape to Paradise

Pink Sands & Crystal Seas

Ship Seven Seas Navigator Date 4 Nov 2019 Duration 15 Nights

St. Lucia

Itinerary Singapore | Jakarta | Semarang (Java) | Bali - overnight | Komodo | Darwin |Cooktown | Cairns | Airlie Beach | Brisbane | Sydney

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £10,799pp Festive Cruise; Enjoy a free pre or post 3 night land programme in Singapore or Sydney

The Greatness of Australia

Ship Seven Seas Voyager Date 20 Dec 2019 Duration 18 Nights

Sydney

Itinerary Barcelona | Valetta | Rhodes | Limassol | Jerusalem (Haifa) | Suez Canal Transit | Sharm El Sheikh | Luxor (Safaga) - overnight | Aqaba | Salalah | Muscat | Dubai - overnight

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £6,899pp Explore ancient wonders, upgrade to Penthouse Suite for FREE business class flights

Sailing the Suez

Ship Seven Seas Voyager Date 26 Oct 2019 Duration 21 Nights

Jerusalem

Regent Seven Seas Cruises cater to those with accessible needs. To read more on accessible travel see page 66

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APT's VIP door-to-door pick up and drop off transfers

Various cruise lines go above and beyond by adding little touches which make your cruising experience special, leaving you with memories you’ll cherish forever. Your options include…

Absolutely everything included

Indulge in outrageous luxury with Regent’s ‘It’s All Included’ programme. The list of inclusions is endless, with everything from complimentary Wi-Fi, return flights, transfers and room service, to unlimited shore excursions and beverages, as well as activities like culinary demonstrations and virtuoso music performances. With Regent you can sail to over 450 destinations from Bermuda to Alaska on ships with elegant décor and almost one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio, so luxury is assured.

Door-to-door service

For personalised luxury, cruise with APT. They specialise in river cruises, allowing you to sail along idyllic waterways like the Rhine, Mississippi and Yangtze while exploring sites including the fairytale castles of Germany, the scenic rice paddies of China and the antebellum-era mansions of the Deep South. Your holiday begins at home with APT, as they provide VIP door-to-door pick up and drop off transfers with every river cruise package. Other complementary perks include return UK flights and a choice guided tours, while in selected suites you can enjoy personal butler service.

Value without compromise

Enjoy quality cruising with Oceania’s ‘value without compromise’ programme. This provides you with complementary perks such as Wi-Fi, non-alcoholic

beverages, airfare, and shuttle service at your ports of call. It also comes with complementary 24-hour room service and dining at all Oceania speciality restaurants, with everything from gourmet vegan cuisine to classic Italian dishes like lasagne. Receive unlimited and complementary access to the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® private Spa Terrace, with its relaxing thalassotherapy pools as you sail on elegant and intimate vessels.

Free choice of excursions

Travel with Scenic and decide how you want to spend your time, with the cruise line’s ‘Freechoice’ option. You can choose from a wide selection of excursions, including everything from relaxed pursuits to fast-paced activities which all come complimentary. Float down the idyllic canals of Amsterdam on a glass-bottom boat, view sites like the ornate Basilica of St Stephen on a guided tour of Budapest, cycle through the cobbled streets of Vienna or taste tantalising vintages at a local winery on the banks of the Danube in Bulgaria!

“Frustration free” holidays

Enjoy a high-tech experience by sailing on one of Princess Cruises’ ‘Ocean Medallion Class’ ships. ‘Ocean’ stands for ‘One Cruise Experience Access Network’ and this programme is designed to deliver a lifechanging cruise experience by ensuring you receive the highest level of service and personalisation possible. Before boarding these ships, you’ll receive a complementary wearable device like a wristband, which you can use for tasks such as paying for purchases or unlocking your stateroom door. It also takes a note of your preferences – for example the types of meals and drinks you've ordered, giving the ship’s crew the chance to anticipate your needs.

Going above and beyond

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“We just went on a Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean and we had an absolutely fantastic time. There’s nothing like sailing on the crystal-clear waters of the stunning Caribbean Sea, while visiting exotic places like the Bahamas and St Kitts, with their miles of white-sandy beach. But it was the ship itself, as well as the friendly staff, that made our time onboard the Anthem truly special.

“The ship had a tonne of fun activities like surf and skydiving simulators, dodgems, a circus school, table football, sport courts and a rock climbing wall. There was even a spa where us adults could go to relax every once in a while. The Anthem also boasted a range of delightful restaurants serving everything from light bites to Japanese cuisine and we loved every minute on this amazing ship. We’d recommend ocean family cruising to anyone”.

Lucy, Travel Counsellor.

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Sail across the world’s oceans from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and visit exotic places in style. Enjoy fun for all the family on vast ocean liners with comfortable staterooms – some with balconies boasting sea views, as well as fun amenities like pools, water parks at sea, ice-skating, rock climbing and dining options for all tastes - from pizza and ice cream to gourmet cuisine.

“We just went on a Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean and we had an absolutely fantastic time. There’s nothing like sailing on the crystal-clear waters of the stunning Caribbean Sea, while visiting exotic places like the Bahamas and St Kitts, with their miles of white-sandy beach. But it was the ship itself, as well as the friendly staff, that made our time onboard the Anthem truly special.

“The ship had a tonne of fun activities like surf and skydiving simulators, dodgems, a circus school, table football, sport courts and a rock climbing wall. There was even a spa where us adults could go to relax every once in a while. The Anthem also boasted a range of delightful restaurants serving everything from light bites to Japanese cuisine and we loved every minute on this amazing ship. We’d recommend ocean family cruising to anyone”

Lucy, Travel Counsellor

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Fred. Olsen have been defining and redefining the cruising experience over 170 years, with guests returning time and time again to relive their special onboard experience. The personalised and attentive service onboard a Fred. Olsen cruise makes you feel right at home, and every guest is made to feel individually special with staff getting to know your name and your favourite tipple. So whichever Fred. Olsen ship you choose to sail on and wherever the adventure takes you, you will experience a friendly personal service.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Why choose Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines?

• Cruise with Fred. Olsen & enjoy your choice of... FREE Drinks or Tours*

• Enjoy a FREE All Inclusive Drinks Upgrade, or FREE tour credit up to £200pp on over 100 2018/19 cruises from five nights up to 34 nights.

Itinerary Highlights Southampton | Ålesund | Trondheim | Scenic cruising Torgaten | Cruising Seven Sisters mountain range | Cross Arctic Circle | Tromsø | Honningsvåg | Kirkenes | Murmansk | Kristiansund | Southampton

Interior from £1,999pp Adult Travellers only (18+), Upgrade to free all inclusive drinks or £200pp free tour credit*

Artic Russia & Northern Norway

Ship BraemarDate 12 June 2018 Duration 16 Nights

Arctic Circle

Itinerary Highlights Port of Tyne (Newcastle) | Cruising Lysefjord | Flåm° | Cruising Nærøyfjord to Dyrdal | Scenic cruising Nordfjord | Olden° | Cruising Hornelen | Cruising Sunnylvsfjorden | Cruising Geirangerfjord | Hellesylt | Port of Tyne (Newcastle)

Interior from £999pp Upgrade to free all inclusive drinks or £100pp free tour credit* - °Port at Anchor/Tender

Scenic Fjords of Norway

Ship BalmoralDate 5 August 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Geirangerfjord

Holland America Line offers the best in “premium” cruising, on stylish mid-sized ships adorned with priceless art and fresh flowers. Onboard enrichment includes a library and internet centre powered by the New York Times, regional cookery demonstrations at the Culinary Arts theatre, an in depth destination programme, as well as special touches like pure Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy bathrobes, salon quality hairdryers and complimentary fruit in all spacious staterooms, many of which offer a private balcony.

Holland America Line

Why choose Holland America Line?

• Nearly one crew member for every two guests

• Full days ashore and overnights in many ports

Itinerary Fly from UK | Civitavecchia (Rome) | Naples (Pompeii) | Santorini | Rhodes | Iraklion | Piraeus (Athens) | Nafplion | Argostoli | Nisos Kerkira | Kotor | Venice (overnight onboard) | Fly to UK

Inside from £1,936pp

Up to $500 onboard spending money per stateroom Up to 10% off select shore excursions when booked before 15th March 2018 - includes flights & transfers

Greek Odyssey

Ship OosterdamDate 12 May 2018 Duration 12 Nights

Santorini

Itinerary Shanghai (overnight onboard) | Busan | Kagoshima | Naha | Ishigaki Island | Keelung (Taipei) (overnight onboard) | Kaohsiung | Manila | Hong Kong

Inside from £1,599pp Up to $500 onboard spending money per stateroom Up to 10% off select shore excursions when booked before 15th March 2018

Taiwan & Japan

Ship WesterdamDate 29 October 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Shanghai

Fred.Olsen cater to those with accessible needs. To read more on accessible travel see page 66

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When did you last feel free? When you were walking barefoot on creamy sands? Or perhaps it was the sea breeze that you found soul-stirring? Right now, there are incredible journeys and magical destinations waiting for you on the horizon that can make you feel truly liberated. With the world at your fingertips, wake up to an unforgettable experience every day. You'll come back feeling revived and inspired - you'll come back new.

Princess Cruises

Why choose Princess Cruises?

• Food & Dining Experience - Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended 2015-2017

• Over 360 ports of call worldwide across 6 continents and 17 ships

• Ocean Medallion -the most innovative technology at sea allowing for a truly personalised and seamless cruise experience

Itinerary Southampton | St. John's (Newfoundland) | Sydney (Cape Breton Island) | Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) | New York (Overnight) | Newport | Boston | Rockland | Saint John | Halifax | Southampton

Oceanview from £2,999pp 5% low deposit NEW itinerary from Southampton

Canada and New England

Ship Sapphire PrincessDate 14 September 2019 Duration 24 Nights

Boston

Itinerary Southampton | Vigo | Florence/Pisa | Toulon | Barcelona | Ceuta (Spanish Morocco) | Lisbon | Southampton

Oceanview from £1,299pp 5% low deposit

Mediterranean Interlude

Ship Sapphire PrincessDate 22 September 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Florence

Itinerary Ft. Lauderdale | Curacao | Aruba | Bonaire | Ft. Lauderdale

Balcony from £1,844pp 5% low depositIncludes 1-night pre cruise hotel, flights and overseas transfers.

Southern Caribbean

Ship Royal PrincessDate 9 November 2018 Duration 10 Nights

Aruba

Itinerary Southampton | Vigo | Madeira | Lanzarote | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Gran Canaria | Lisbon | Southampton

Balcony from £1,499pp 5% low deposit

Canary Islands

Ship Sapphire PrincessDate 9 October 2018 Duration 12 Nights

Madeira

Princess Cruises cater to those with accessible needs. To read more on accessible travel see page 66

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Cruise & Maritime Voyages is now Britain’s fastest growing and leading independent cruise line. Cruise & Maritime Voyages upholds a more traditional British cruise experience aboard smaller to mid-sized cruise ship offering a home from home ambience with an emphasis on providing friendly and attentive service. Sailing from a wide choice of convenient UK & Irish ports their elegant ships are accessible to more ports of call, offering some truly innovative itineraries and exciting destinations.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages

Why choose Cruise & Maritime Voyages?

• Save up to 40% Sailing 01 Jan – 31 Oct 2018 - Book between 27 Dec 2017– 31 Mar 2018

• Extra 10% New Year bonus saver discount Available on selected 2018 sailings - Book between 27 Dec 2017 – 31 Jan 2018

Itinerary London Tilbury | Rotterdam | at sea | Kirkwall | Portree | Belfast | Dublin | Cobh | at sea | Honfleur | London Tilbury

Voyager Inner from £849pp Book between 27 Dec 17 & 31 Jan 18 and save an extra 10%

British Isles & Cities Discovery

Ship ColumbusDate 25 September 2018 Duration 10 Nights

Rotterdam

Itinerary London Tilbury | Amsterdam | at sea | Eidfjord | Cruising Hardangerfjord | Flam | Cruising Sognefjord | Bergen | at sea | London Tilbury

Voyager Inner from £589pp Book between 27 Dec 17 & 31 Jan 18 and save an extra 10%

Majestic Fjordland

Ship ColumbusDate 05 October 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Amsterdam

Sleek, stylish and built for pleasure, Viking ocean ships set a new standard in onboard Scandi-chic and innovative facilities. Dine in a different restaurant every night for free, with more al fresco options than any other ship of its size. Enjoy the privacy of your own veranda - every single stateroom has one. Lap up the views from the first infinity pool at sea. Recharge in the fabulous spa at no extra charge. Relax with some evening entertainment in the ambient bar. Watch a classic movie under the stars. And drink in the atmosphere at Torshavn’s nightclub. Everything you need to enjoy yourself is included in the price, everything you imagined and much more.

Viking Ocean Cruises

Why choose Viking Ocean Cruises?

• Pre-paid onboard gratuities

• Included excursion in each port

Itinerary Barcelona | Marseille | St Tropez | Monte Carlo | Florence/ Pisa | Rome

Veranda Stateroom from £1,790pp Save £500pp PLUS $100pp onboard spend – book by 31 Jan 2018

Iconic Western Mediterranean

Ship Viking Ocean ShipsDate 27 November 2018 Duration 7 Nights

St Tropez

Itinerary Stockholm | Helsinki | St Petersburg | Tallinn | Gdańsk | Berlin | Copenhagen | Ålborg | Stavanger | Eidfjord | Bergen

Veranda Stateroom from £4,190pp Save £500pp PLUS $100pp onboard spend - book by 31 Jan 2018

Viking Homelands Cruise

Ship Viking Ocean ShipsDate 19 May 2018 Duration 14 Nights

St Petersburg

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Say hello to a world full of differences. And an offer that makes a world of difference too. Book an eligible Ocean View stateroom or above between 14 December 2017–15 March 2018 on selected 2018/19 Europe and Abu Dhabi sailings, and your partner will pay just half their cruise fare; and you’ll both get a free Classic Drinks Package. Plus, additional guests get 50% off their cruise fare.

Book today, and discover how different Celebrity Cruises world really is.

Celebrity Cruises

Why choose Celebrity Cruises?

• A huge range of superbly appointed suite, family and stateroom choices, with at least 75% having their own private balcony

• Iconic Main Dining Room with a nightly changing menu and a choice of up to 13 distinctive restaurants on every ship

• With nearly one member of staff for every two guests, you can expect all the little touches that make such a difference on holiday.

Itinerary Fly from UK | Rome | Florence | Nice | Barcelona | Gibraltar | Malaga | Cartagena | Palma De Mallorca | Rome | Fly to UK

Ocean View Stateroom from £1,899pp Second guest pays half their cruise fare plus free drinks

Best of Western Med

Ship Celebrity Reflection Date 9 July 18 Duration 11 Nights

Barcelona

Itinerary Southampton | Bergen | Alesund | Geiranger | Stavenger | Southampton

Ocean View from £1,350pp Second guest pays half their cruise fare plus free drinks

Norwegian Fjords

Ship Celebrity Silhouette Date 30 April 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Bergen

Itinerary Southampton | Gibraltar | Provence | Florence | Rome | Ajaccio | Barcelona | Lisbon | Southampton

Ocean View from £2,175pp Second guest pays half their cruise fare plus free drinks

Western Mediterranean

Ship Celebrity Silhouette Date 9 September 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Gibraltar

Scandinavia & Russia

Ship Celebrity Silhouette Date 4 August 18 Duration 14 Nights

Stockholm

Itinerary Southampton | Bruges | Copenhagen | Stockholm | Tallinn | St Petersburg | Berlin | Southampton

Ocean View from £1,919pp Second guest pays half their cruise fare plus free drinks

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Experience a brand new sensation of freedom at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Premium All Inclusive. Holiday budgeting has never been easier because there is so much more included in your cruise fare, like soft and branded alcoholic drinks in all bars, lounges and restaurants, service charges, speciality coffees in restaurants and mineral water in your stateroom. And, of course, all this is on top of Norwegian’s signature inclusions, such as unrivalled 24-hour dining, award-winning entertainment and endless activities.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Why choose Norwegian Cruise Line?

• Premium All Inclusive - value added worth more than £1200 per stateroom

• Limited Time Offer - Up to $500 per stateroom onboard credit

• Gourmet dining package, WiFi Package PLUS additional $100 onboard credit for Haven and Suite guests

Itinerary Southampton | At Sea | Stavanger | Geiranger | Hellesylt | At Sea | Flam | Alesund | Bergen | Lerwick | Southampton

Inside Stateroom from £1,349 Includes premium all inclusive worth more than £1,200 per stateroom

Norwegian Fjords

Ship Norwegian JadeDate 8 June 2018 Duration 9 Nights

Alesund

Itinerary Barcelona | At Sea | Naples | Rome | Livorno | Cannes | Palma | Barcelona

Balcony from £1,880pp Includes premium all inclusive worth more than £1,200 per stateroom

Western Mediterranean

Ship Norwegian EpicDate 29 July 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Rome

Itinerary Las Vegas | Honolulu | Kahalui | Hilo | Kona | Nawiliwili | Honolulu

Inside Stateroom from £3,854pp Includes premium all inclusive worth more than £1,200 per stateroom

Hawaiian Islands

Ship Pride of AmericaDate 26 August 2018 Duration 13 Nights

Honolulu

Itinerary Venice | Dubrovnik | Kotor | Katakolon | Athens (Piraeus) | At Sea | Split | Venice

Inside Stateroom from £1,639pp Includes premium all inclusive worth more than £1,200 per stateroom

Adriatic & Greece

Ship Norwegian StarDate 3 June 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Dubrovnik

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This way for an escape brimming with unforgettable moments. Treasured memories come as standard on a P&O Cruises holiday… from breathtaking sights in faraway places to quiet cups of coffee in your cabin, while gazing out to sea. So much is included in the price, too - from all flights and transfers, to shuttle buses in port, to all meals in the main restaurants as well as glamorous black tie nights, glittering shows and dance acts, casino entry, children’s clubs and so more.

P&O Cruises

Why choose P&O Cruises?

• Onboard spending money included on all cruises on Select Price fare, outside cabins and above

• New 5% low deposit offer on Select Price bookings of 35 nights and under

• Sail with the brightest lights of the British culinary scene onboard one of their Food Hero themed cruises

Itinerary Southampton | Ponta Delgada | St. Maarten | Antigua | St. Lucia | St.Vincent | Barbados | Fly to UK

Outside from £999pp Choose from up to £300 per cabin onboard spending, Southampton parking or coach transfers

Fly Caribbean Transatlantic

Ship AzuraDate 19 October 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Antigua

Itinerary Southampton | Cadiz | Barcelona | Florence and Pisa | Rome | Cartagena | Gibraltar | Southampton

Outside from £1,299pp Choose from up to £400 per cabin onboard spending, Southampton parking or coach transfers

Spain and Italy

Ship BritanniaDate 4 May 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Gibraltar

Itinerary Southampton | Bruges | Southampton

Outside from £249pp Choose from up to £40 per cabin onboard spending, Southampton parking or coach transfers

Short Break to Bruges

Ship OceanaDate 1 December 2018 Duration 2 Nights

Bruges

Itinerary Southampton | Madeira | La Palma | Tenerife | Gran Canaria | Lanzarote | Lisbon | Southampton

Outside from £1,299pp Choose from up to £360 per cabin onboard spending, Southampton parking or coach transfers

Canary Islands and Portugal

Ship BritanniaDate 7 April 2018 Duration 13 Nights

Lisbon

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Group cruising with Carnival Cruise Line

Share the voyage of a lifetime with your loved ones by embarking on a group cruise, allowing you to visit spectacular new places and try thrilling activities as you make lasting memories together.

Group cruising

Cruises are fantastic for groups, as they cater to everyone in your party. No matter your budget, dietary requirements or interest, you’ll find something on a cruise ship to please everyone. Whether you’re looking for a holiday with friends, a family reunion at sea, a wild hen or stag party before the big day, or connecting with colleagues, you can travel together on a cruise.

Ahead of the game

There are issues you should consider before arranging a group cruise. Factor everyone’s budgets, interests and destinations of choice into the equation, so you can find the ideal trip. It’s wise to book far ahead of your intended date of departure so you can find a ship that’ll have enough rooms, and this is so much easier when you have a personal Travel Counsellor. They will do the leg work for you, using their cruise industry expertise to find the right ship for your group as far in advance as possible.

Perks and conditions

Keep in mind that some cruise lines provide perks for groups, although you may have to fulfil certain criteria to qualify. Carnival is one line which will provide favourable rates and an array of amenities to groups, as long as you book at least eight staterooms. They will also arrange group shore excursions and if there are over 50 people in your party, and they’ll even design bespoke itineraries.

Fred.Olsen are another line which cater to groups. Enjoy a range of complementary perks including a group photograph, preferential group dining on request, private group afternoon tea, onboard spend and drinks parties. Depending on the cruise, if your party is between 15 and 30 people your group leader could receive a complimentary place on the ship.

Finding your line

Some cruise lines specialise in catering to certain types of groups. For a family reunion consider Royal Caribbean who provide fun activities for all the family like rock climbing, ice-skating, golf and mini water parks with slides and water-squirting cannons. Hurtigruten are ideal for group adventure trips, as they specialise in explorer voyages. Travel to fascinating locations like Svalbard, Antarctica and Nicaragua while trying activities including snowmobile safaris, lava-tube caving and piranha fishing!

Team building

Group cruises are ideal for businesses, as there are lines that deliver team building experiences. MSC Cruises provide a range of team bonding activities like mini golf, aerobics classes, quiz games, fancy dress parties, and shuffle board matches. They are also willing to tailor their dining options – which includes French, Thai, Tex-Mex, Lebanese and Italian cuisine – to your requirements with events such as special business lunches and gala dinners. On certain ships you can book your group into the MSC Yacht Club which has a concierge reception, exclusive facilities and private butler service.

See the world together on a group cruise

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“I’ll never tire of river cruising. There’s nothing like sailing down idyllic waterways like the Rhine or the Seine, passing the kinds of attractions you’ve always dreamed of seeing in real life like the Eiffel Tower, and watching the locals go about their everyday lives on the river banks beyond.

“I’ve been lucky enough to cruise along the Elbe with Viking on one of their classic long ships. What a treat! The service was impeccable, my surroundings were charming, and the ship was filled with well-appointed lounges and observation decks where we could relax while watching the world pass by. The food was exquisite, and we really enjoyed taking advantage of the ship’s idyllic al fresco dining, as we watched the sights and sounds of the Elbe pass us by”

Helen, Travel Counsellor

RIVER& NICHECRUISINGCruise down some of the world’s most scenic waterways and find delightful experiences. Take a short trip down the Rhine or Danube, visiting charming European cities like Vienna, or embark on a long-haul voyage along exotic rivers such as the Mekong and enjoy intimate cruising experiences.

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With a worldwide fleet of more than 65 state-of-the-art river cruise ships, Viking offer one of the most innovative and stylish ways to see the world. Warm and welcoming, with an emphasis on comfort, service and style, every ship has plenty of room in which to relax, plus a selection of spacious, river-view staterooms. Onboard, you’ll find no shortage of welcoming venues or space. Most of Viking River Cruises ships accommodate less than 200 guests, so whether you’re relaxing on the sun deck or chatting in the lounge, you can enjoy a friendly, informal atmosphere where you feel completely at home.

Viking River Cruises

Why choose Viking River Cruises?

• No regional flight supplement

• Included excursion in each port

Itinerary Amsterdam | Kinderdijk | Cologne | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Heidelberg | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach and Basel

F Category Stateroom from £1,645pp Save £500pp PLUS £50pp Onboard Credit -  Book by 31 Jan 2018

Rhine Getaway

Ship Viking LongshipDate 15 Dec 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Strasbourg

Itinerary Budapest | Vienna | Krems | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

F Category Stateroom from £1,795pp Save £500pp PLUS £50pp Onboard Credit - Book by 31 Jan 2018 .

Romantic Danube

Ship Viking LongshipDate 8 December 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Vienna

Winner of award after award for its culturally immersive small-ship adventures, Voyages to Antiquity will be operating a full programme of cruises to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe in summer 2018 and South Africa, India and Southeast Asia in winter 2018/19. Internationally renowned guest lecturers accompany every cruise and shore excursions are carefully planned to reveal the highlights destination. The elegant 350-passenger Aegean Odyssey will be your home away from home in these stunning regions.

Voyages to Antiquity

Why choose Voyages to Antiquity?

• Multi award-winning enrichment with the best guest lecturers and local guides

• A ship small enough for the most characterful ports, but big enough to offer a superb range of facilities

Itinerary Seville | Lisbon | Oporto | Vigo | Bordeaux | Falmouth | Dartmouth | Honfleur | London

Standard inside from £2,350pp Special saver fares including discounts up to £2,000pp

European Connoisseur

Ship Aegean OdysseyDate 9 June 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Vigo

Itinerary Athens | Nauplia | Olympia | Delphi | Corfu | Kotor Bay | Dubrovnik | Split | Trieste | Venice

Standard inside from £2,395pp Special saver fares including discounts up to £1,200pp

Ancient Greece & Dalmatian Coast

Ship Aegean OdysseyDate 7 July 2018 Duration 12 Nights

Athens

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2018 is Hurtigruten’s 125th birthday as they celebrate a milestone of sailing along the coast, taking in the natural beauty and connecting the small, remote ports of Norway. Travelling along the iconic route offers you an active experience, with a choice of more than 70 excursions. You will have the opportunity to truly gain insight into the local way of life only offered by Hurtigruten.

Hurtigruten

Why choose Hurtigruten?

• Iconic way to explore Norway

• 34 beautiful Norwegian ports

Itinerary 34 ports in each direction including Bergen | Alesund | Trondheim | Sandnessjoen | Bodo | Svolvaer | Tromso | Hammerfest | Honningsvag & Kirkenes

Polar Inside from £2,595pp FREE North Cape, Tromso Cathedral excursions worth £220 + A La Carte Dinner on one night. Voyage only.

Classic Round Voyage

Ship MS PolarlysDate 20 May 2018 Duration 11 Nights

Alesund

Itinerary 34 ports including Kirkenes | Honningsvag | Hammerfest | Tromso | Svolvaer (Lofoten) | Bodo | Trondheim | Molde | Alesund | Bergen

Polar Inside from £852pp Save £125pp - Discount already appliedThis offer is voyage only.

Norway Voyage South

Ship MS SpitsbergenDate 9 September 2018 Duration 5 Nights

Norwegian Fjords

Embark on an unforgettable luxury river cruise and guided tour with APT and you will experience a seamless and carefree journey. Everything is included for the perfect holiday – private home-to-airport tranfers*, return premium economy flights, enriching daily sightseeing plus Freedom of Choice™, 5-star hotel stays, an all-inclusive 7 night Mekong River cruise with all onboard meals and drinks* plus, all overseas transfers, luggage porterage and tipping.

APT

Why choose APT?

• 7 night luxury Mekong River cruise including all onboard meals, drinks* and tipping

• Freedom of Choice™ Touring & Dining - allowing you to customise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing & dining options

Itinerary Fly UK | Siem Reap (3 nights) | Embark RV AmaLotus | Kampong Chhnang | Kampong Tralach | Oudong | Koh Chen | Phnom Penh (1 night) | Tan Chau | Sa Dec | Cai Be | Disembark | Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights) | Fly UK

Deluxe Balcony Suite from £3,995pp Fly free in Premium Economy with Singapore Airlines*

Luxury Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights

Ship RV AmaLotusDate 30 August 2018 Duration 14 Nights

Vietnam

Itinerary Fly UK | Hanoi (2nights) Ha Long Bay (2nights) | Siem Reap (3 nights) | Embark RV AmaLotus | Kampong Chhnang | Kampong Tralach | Oudong | Koh Chen | Phnom Penh (1 night) | Tan Chau | Sa Dec | Cai Be | Disembark | Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights) | Fly UK

Deluxe Balcony Suite from £5,145pp Fly free in Premium Economy with Singapore Airlines*

Luxury Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery

Ship RV AmaLotusDate 26 August 2018 Duration 18 Nights

Ha Long Bay

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Setting the standard for river cruising on Europe’s most iconic waterways, Scenic’s all-inclusive promise ensures even the luxuries you would expect to pay for are included in the price, from all flights and transfers to every award-winning daily Scenic Freechoice excursion, the exclusive Scenic Enrich experience, unrivalled fine-dining and complimentary beverages. Sail the Rhine, Main and Danube in Europe, France’s Rhône and Seine, Portugal’s Douro, Russia’s Volga, and the almighty Mekong and Irrawaddy in Southeast Asia, as Scenic Cruises unveil the diversity of communities and cultures that call the riverbanks home.

Scenic Cruises

Why choose Scenic Cruises?

• Save up to 40% per person

• Enjoy free private door-to-door chauffeur driven transfers

Itinerary Fly from UK | Budapest | Vienna | DÜrnstein | Melk | Linz | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg | Fly to UK

Standard Suite from £1,495pp Complimentary premium beverages included. Save up to £1,000pp plus door-to-door chauffeur driven transfers

Gems of the Danube

Ship Luxury Space-ShipDate 16 December 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Budapest

Itinerary Fly from UK | Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | RÜdesheim | Mannheim | Strasbourg | Basel | Fly to UK

Standard Suite from £1,695pp Complimentary premium beverages included.Save up to £1,200pp plus door-to-door chauffeur driven transfers

Rhine Highlights

Ship Luxury Space-ShipDate 25 July 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Rhine

An Emerald Waterways river cruise combines comfort and innovation onboard state-of-the-art Star-Ships. Their award-winning promise of Exceptional Emerald Value ensures everything you need is included in the price, from expertly-crafted menus, to exclusive EmeraldPLUS excursions and EmeraldACTIVE activities introducing you to the heart of culture. There’s never been a better way to explore Europe’s iconic rivers.

Emerald Waterways

Why choose Emerald Waterways?

• Save up to £2,000 per couple

• Enjoy an additional saving of £400 per couple on Balcony Suites

Itinerary Fly from UK | Budapest | Vienna | DÜrnstein | Melk | Linz | Passau | Fly to UK

Emerald Stateroom from £1,295pp Flights from regional UK airports included. Save up to £2,000 per couple + save an extra £400 per couple on Balcony Suites

Danube Explorer

Ship Emerald Waterways Star-ShipDate 16 October 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Vienna

Itinerary Fly from UK | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | DÜrnstein | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | Kelheim | Nuremberg | Munich | Fly to UK

Emerald Stateroom from £1,295pp Flights from regional UK airports included. Save up to £1,000 per couple + save an extra £400 per couple on Balcony Suites

Danube Delights

Ship Emerald Waterways Star-ShipDate 8 December 2018 Duration 7 Nights

Nuremberg

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FLY TO THE CARIBBEANWITH BRITISH AIRWAYS

The Caribbean plays host to an array of spectacular islands, each boasting breath taking scenery, fascinating wildlife and a wealth of vibrant history and tradition. With British Airways flying daily to the main embarkation ports you know you’ll be travelling in comfort and style.

World Traveller

World Traveller is British Airways'

full-service economy class on flights

beyond Europe, packed with all the

comfort and benefits you expect from

British Airways at an affordable price:

• Great value all-inclusive fares with no hidden charges

• Generous free baggage allowance

• Delicious meals and full bar service

• Personal entertainment system with complimentary headphones

• Family-friendly features and kids' activity packs

World Traveller Plus

World Traveller Plus is British Airways'

premium economy service, a more

comfortable, relaxing experience on

longer routes and proof that a premium

service doesn't have to break the bank:

• Wider seats and more legroom

• Small, intimate cabins with expert, attentive service

• Delicious meals and full bar service

• Personal entertainment system with noise-reducing headphones

• Larger free baggage allowance

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Celebrity Cruises10-night trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Combine a passion for sailing with your special interests by signing up for a themed cruise, where you can indulge in bespoke experiences, while discovering a like-minded community of friends.

Intro to themed cruises

On these cruises you can enjoy facilities and itineraries themed around interests and hobbies, ranging from wine to music and TV shows to sports. Onboard, indulge in your passion with everything from exhibits, guided excursions and hand-on activities, to concerts, lessons and even meet-and-greets with celebrities. Go on a themed cruise and you’ll meet people who are just as passionate about your interest as you, while learning more about your favourite subject.

Finding your cruise

There’s a few issues to consider before signing up to a themed cruise. Look at whether it’s a full-ship themed cruise or a partial charter – meaning you’ll be sailing with other passengers who don’t share your interests. It’s a good idea to determine whether the activities, itineraries and excursions on the themed cruise are right for you. This is where arranging your trip with a Travel Counsellor can put you at a real advantage, as they can do this research and match you to the ideal themed cruise.

Adventures in 2018

There are some truly unique themed cruises in 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line are putting on a Star Trek Caribbean themed cruise early in the year, where guests can enjoy activities like costume parties with franchise star George Takei while sailing on the Norwegian Jade. Carnival are hosting a ‘Glory on the Glory’ cruise

in 2018, giving people the chance to go on unique spiritual adventures with guided meditations, astrology classes, tarot card reading and sessions with psychics.

Cruise line offerings

Some cruise lines offer a range of themed itineraries, such as Cunard. Next year, their special-interest programmes include ‘Cartoonists at Sea’, where guests can attend drawing workshops and meet experts like Matt Diffee and Emily Flake on the Queen Mary 2. Next November, the same ship will host a genealogy-centred cruise, where people can uncover their family past with the help of specialists. One of the most popular is P&O’s Strictly Come Dancing cruise, which is held on various ships annually and allows the show’s fans to learn new moves and dine with professional dancers.

River experiences

Themed cruises are available both at sea and by river. Throughout 2018, you can embark on Viking’s ‘Chateau, Rivers & Wine’ cruise, sailing down the idyllic Garonne River. Visit iconic wine-making destinations such as Bordeaux where you can view vineyards and sample standout vintages.

Get into the spirit

You can even take a cruise to a special event. Celebrity are hosting a 10-night trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in 2018, allowing you to get into the party spirit with like-minded revellers onboard the Celebrity Reflection. For a short-haul trip, journey from Nice to Monte Carlo via Saint Tropez and attend the iconic Monaco Grand Prix with Azamara next May. Relax on the golden beaches of St Tropez and then attend the race with a community of F1 fans for a unique experience!

Embark on a real adventure with a themed cruise

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“I’ve always believed you have to get as much out of your holiday as possible. Me and my wife booked a cruise of the Western Mediterranean. We’ve always wanted to spend some time in Venice so we decided to book a hotel there for a few nights after our cruise, and we’re so glad we did.

“We had so much fun on our cruise, enjoying first-rate dining options, excellent amenities and even better company, and our mini-break in Venice was the icing on the cake. We got to see fantastic architecture, like gothic cathedrals, as well as soak up the sun on lovely beaches and enjoy traditional cultural experiences. It was an absolute delight, and we’d suggest tailoring your cruise itinerary for a more unique holiday to anyone, because it really gives you the kind of getaway that you’ve always wanted”.

David, Travel Counsellor

“I’ve always believed you have to get as much out of your holiday as possible. Me and my wife booked a cruise of the Western Mediterranean. We’ve always wanted to spend some time in Venice so we decided to book a hotel there for a few nights after our cruise, and we’re so glad we did.

“We had so much fun on our cruise, enjoying first-rate dining options, excellent amenities and even better company, and our mini-break in Venice was the icing on the cake. We got to see fantastic architecture, like gothic cathedrals, as well as soak up the sun on lovely beaches and enjoy traditional cultural experiences. It was an absolute delight, and we’d suggest tailoring your cruise itinerary for a more unique holiday to anyone, because it really gives you the kind of getaway that you’ve always wanted”.

David, Travel Counsellor

The cruising holiday of your dreams awaits with our tailored collection. Drawing on our considerable travel industry experience, we craft itineraries according to your specifications. Discover the world’s beaches, natural sites, cultural attractions and thriving cities with an itinerary which has been designed with just you in mind, so you can make the most of your ports-of-call while cruising.

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What's Included?• 3-night pre-cruise stay in 3* hotel on Room Only

• 3-night post-cruise stay in 3* hotel on Room Only

• Return flights from London Heathrow

From £3,585pp

Ship: American QueenDate: 23 March 2018 Duration: 14 Nights

MISSISSIPPI VOYAGE

American River Cruise

Day 1 – 4 New Orleans Depart London Heathrow, connect in Atlanta and arrive in New Orleans. Make

your way to the 3* Maison Dupuy Hotel, based in the iconic French Quarter for a 3-night stay, allowing you to tour landmarks like Bourbon Street and the St Louis Cathedral. Board the American Queen on day 4.

Day 5 Nottoway Your first stop is Nottoway, the largest antebellum-era mansion in the South left

standing. Transport yourself to a grand, if chequered, era in American history at this ‘white castle’ of a mansion by touring its opulent rooms, strolling its manicured lawns and dining on the porch of its chic café!

Day 6 St. Francisville Next dock in St Francisville, one of the oldest towns in the area. Soak up the classic

small-town vibe, play a round on the scenic Bluffs Golf Course, meet waterfowl at the swampy Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge and tour colonial-era plantations, giving you a memorable trip!

Day 7 Natchez Cross into Mississippi and visit the state’s oldest city, Natchez. With an intriguing

history, Natchez has plenty for your itinerary whether you visit the ‘Longwood’ octagonal antebellum mansion, head to archaeological site the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians or tour the idyllic Old South Winery.

Day 8 Vicksburg Sail along the Mississippi to Vicksburg. Tour this charming town’s exciting

attractions like the Vicksburg National Military Park and Warren County Old Courthouse – which houses Civil War-era artefacts – shedding light on its history – or indulge in good old fashioned Southern cuisine.

Day 9 Greenville Making your way through the picturesque Mississippi Delta, dock into blues

music capital Greenville. A must-see attraction here is the nearby birthplace of B.B. King, while other sites of interest are idyllic bird watching spot Lake Chicot, the impressive Belmont Plantation and the Cypress Preserve.

Day 10 Cruising on the river

Day 11–14 Memphis Disembark in Memphis and make your way to the 3* DoubleTree Hotel Memphis

Downtown for a 3-night stay. This is a place for music lovers, as it’s the home of Graceland, while other sites of interest include the National Civil Rights Museum and hiking hotspot Shelby Farms. On day 14 make your way to Memphis Airport, connect in Atlanta and fly back to the UK.

Day 15 Return home

Your itinerary

Nottoway

Natchez

Memphis

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What's Included?• Transfers included

• 3 night pre-cruise stay in 4* hotel B&B

• 3 night post-cruise stay in 4* hotel B&B

• Return flights from London Heathrow

• 2 guided tours included

From £2,999pp

Ship: MS La MargueriteDate: 31 August 2018Duration: 17 Nights

MAJESTIC MEKONG

APT

Day 1 Depart London Heathrow

Day 2 Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Arrive in Hanoi and catch your connecting flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to

the 4* Fusion Suites Saigon for a 3-night stay.

Day 3 Chu Chi Experience Spend half a day on the Chu Chi Experience, whisking you back in time to the

Vietnam War.

Day 4 – 5 Ho Chi Minh Enjoy your time at leisure in Ho Chi Minh before boarding the MS La Marguerite.

Day 6 Cai Be, Sa Dec Journey down the Mekong to Cai Be and Sa Dec, where you can pick up fresh

produce and interact with locals.

Day 7 Tan Chau, Cambodia The next stop on your Mekong cruise is Tan Chau, based near the border with

Cambodia

Day 8 Phom Penh Your first Cambodian stop is Phom Penh, where you’ll dock overnight. Spend

your morning discovering Cambodia’s tragic modern history with trips to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

Day 9 Phom Penh, Koh Chen Time at leisure.

Day 10 Oudong, Kampong Tralach Continue sailing down the Mekong, while docking at Oudong and Kampong

Tralach. At Oudong you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind ‘Insider Experience’ with a trip to a local monastery for a traditional Buddhist blessing.

Day 11 Kampong Chnang Voyage along the Mekong to Kampong Chnang, where you’ll dock for the day.

Day 12 - 14 Siem Reap Disembark in Prek K’dam and transfer to The Aviary Hotel in Siem Reap for a

3-night stay. Take the small group ‘Angkor Adventure’ tour for a day to remember and explore Siem Reap at your leisure

Day 15 Siem Reap Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport and catch a connecting flight in Ho

Chi Minh City before catching your onward flight

Your itinerary

Ho Chi Minh

Phom Penh

Siem Reap

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What's Included?• 10 night pre-cruise self-drive North American tour

• 1 night onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer

• 4 day car hire included

• Return flights from London Heathrow and internal flights

From £5,237pp

Ship: Norwegian Bliss Date: 22 May 2018Duration: 20 Nights

ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Norwegian Cruise Line

Day 1-4 Calgary Arrive in Calgary and pick up your rental car and stay for one night at the 4*

Fairmont Paliser.

Day 2 – 3 Banff Drive to Banff for two nights at the rustic 3* Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. Get back

to nature in this remote town by checking out sites such as the soothing Banff Upper Hot Springs.

Day 5 – 6 Jasper Go on to Jasper, an alpine town buried in the Rockies, for a 2 night stay at the 3*

Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites - a place for people who love the great outdoors.

Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer Board a Rocky Mountaineer train for an overnight ride across Canada’s most

famous mountain range. Stay in an elegant Silver Leaf carriage where you will enjoy top-notch cuisine

Day 8 – 10 Vancouver Stay in Vancouver for 2 nights at the 4* Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront.

You will find a range of unique experiences here, watch the whistling steam clock in trendy Gastown and meet grizzlies on Grouse Mountain!

Day 11–13 Seattle Your final pre-cruise stop is Seattle with a 3 night stay at the 3* Warwick Seattle.

While you’re here climb the iconic Space Needle or perhaps ride the monorail. Afterwards board the Norwegian Bliss and set sail.

Day 14 At Sea

Day 15 Ketchikan Make your first Alaskan stop at Ketchikan, a town based on the Inside Passage.

Day 16 Juneau Next on your itinerary is Juneau, the capital of Alaska. Find some of Alaska’s most

scenic natural sites in Juneau including the famous Tracy Arm Fjord.

Day 17 Skagway Dock in Skagway and see if you can make it rich. This town served as the gateway

of the 1898 Yukon Gold Rush, so why not try panning for gold?

Day 18 At Sea

Day 19 Victoria Voyage down the Canadian coast and dock in the British Columbian capital of

Victoria. Soak up the sophisticated charm of this genteel town where you can enjoy activities like horse-drawn carriage rides.

Day 20–21 Seattle Disembark in Seattle and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Your itinerary

Banff National Park

Juneau

Victoria

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What's Included?• 3 night pre-cruise 4* hotel on Room Only

• 3 night post-cruise 5* hotel on Room Only

• Return flights from London Heathrow

• Private car transfers

From £6,915pp

Ship: Silver Spirit Date: 23 October 2018 Duration: 16 Nights

Silversea

MONTREAL TO NEW YORK

Day 1 – 3 Montreal Arrive in Montreal and transfer to the 4* Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel for 3

nights.

Day 4 Board the Silver Spirit Depart your hotel and board the Silver Spirit for your cruise. Stay in an elegantly-

furnished Vista Cabin while enjoying an award-winning luxury cruise experience.

Day 5 Quebec City Dock in Quebec City and explore at your leisure.

Day 6 Saguenay Cruise down the Saguenay River, passing rugged hills, before docking in the city

of Saguenay.

Day 7 Baie Comeau Sail back down the Saguenay and turn into the St Lawrence River. Dock in Baie

Comeau, a small community which lies on the mouth of the St Lawrence.

Day 8 At Sea

Day 9 Sydney After leaving Quebec, journey to Nova Scotia with the city of Sydney as your first

stop. Here you can visit the 18th century Fortress of Louisebourg or learn about indigenous peoples.

Day 10 Halifax Your next stop is Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Halifax’s star attraction is

Citadel Hill, an 18th Century fort with unrivalled views of the city.

Day 11 Bar Harbour Cross the border into Maine and dock in Bar Harbour, a destination for nature

lovers.

Day 12 Boston Voyage to Boston and discover one of the US’ oldest cities. Trek along the

‘Freedom Trail’ and view 16 historic sites like the Bunker Hill Revolutionary War Monument.

Day 13 Newport Newport, Rhode Island is your penultimate stop. This city was a haven for the rich

in America’s ‘Gilded Age’ so there are range of grand mansions for you to tour, like iconic Vanderbilt retreat.

Day 14–18 New York Disembark in New York and enjoy 3 nights at the centrally-located 5* Marmara

Park Avenue.

Day 19 Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Your itinerary

Montreal

Quebec City

Victoria

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What's Included?• 2 night pre-cruise 4* hotel B&B

• 2 night post-cruise 4* hotel B&B

• Train from London St Pancras, travelling first class

• Return flight to London Heathrow

From £2,943pp

Ship: Royal Clipper Date: 17 May 2018Duration: 12 Nights

Star Clipper

CANNES TO ROME

Day 1 – 3 Cannes Travel first class by train to Cannes for two nights at the luxurious 4* Pullman

Cannes Mandelieu hotel and casino. Soak up Cannes’ A-list vibe and tour the local sites like the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the Cannes Film Festival is held, before boarding the opulent Royal Clipper.

Day 4 Portofino Your first stop is Portofino, Italy. This is a small fishing village where you can while

away the hours drinking coffee on the piazza, shopping in boutiques, viewing pastel-coloured houses and touring landmarks like the beach-adjacent San Fruttuoso Abbey, delivering you into the heart of rural Italy.

Day 5 Bastia & East Corsica Beach Next is one of two trips to Corsica. Stop at the port of Bastia, renowned for its

amber-hued Terra Nova citadel which looms over the horizon and spend some time at East Corsica Beach where you’ll find vast tracts of golden sands and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters.

Day 6 Portoferraio Indulge your inner history buff at your next stop, Portoferraio on Elba. The star

attraction is the former house of the infamous French Emperor Napoleon, now a museum dedicated to his legacy. Other sites of interest include the Spiaggia di Capo Bianco beach, Mount Capanne and the Etruscan ruins.

Day 7 Bonifacio & Palombaggia Dock in the near land-locked harbour of Bonifacio which is popular for its exquisite

seafood restaurants, pretty marina and impenetrable citadel before visiting the most famous beach in Corsica at Palombaggia where sun, sea and sand await.

Day 8 Porto Cervo Dock next in the seaside resort of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. A must-visit attraction is

Spiaggia Poltu Di Li Cogghj, a prize snorkelling spot with glossy, azure waters. Live the VIP lifestyle by visiting the fancy boutiques surrounding the exclusive Piazzetta area, or with a stroll along its yacht-lined harbour!

Day 9 Porto Ercole Journey back to Italy for a day at Porto Ercole. This place is steeped in history,

giving you an array of attractions like the Medieval Rocca Aldobrandesca fort and local Etruscan ruins, along with natural sites such as an unspoilt bird-watching spot the Orbetello Lagoon.

Day 10–13 Rome Depart at Civitavecchia and head to Rome for two nights at the 4* River Palace,

adjacent to the Tiber. A menu of world-famous sites waits for you like the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountains and the Spanish Steps.

Your itinerary

Cannes

Portoferraio

Bonifacio

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SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa is the land of opportunities for travellers, with its wild safaris, glittering cityscapes, historic attractions, scenic wine regions and arresting natural sites. Prepare yourself for a South African adventure as more cruise lines than ever before visit this beautiful nation.

• MSC

• Silversea

• Cunard

• Fred.Olsen

• Cruise and Maritime

• Regent

• Oceania

• Seabourn

• Voyages to Antiquity

Cruise Lines that visit South Africa:

Cape Town Cape Town is home to a trove of attractions. Hike up the majestic Table Mountain, view exotic flora at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, dine on sumptuous cuisine like steak at the restaurants which line the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or relax on the region’s vast swathes of golden sandy coastline.

Kruger National Park Embark on an exciting safari adventure at Kruger National Park. See the ‘Big Five’ creatures including lions and rhinos as they wander through the bush, attend local Tsonga cultural celebrations, interact with majestic elephants and enjoy a romantic meal amid rainforest backdrops!

Robben Island Learn about South Africa’s troubled past at Robben Island. Based near Cape Town, it holds a former maximum-security prison whose inmates included Nelson Mandela and Jacob Zuma. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site to see its museum as well as Mandela’s personal cell.

Boulders Beach Explore the country’s intriguing natural heritage by travelling to Boulders Beach in Simonstown on the Western Cape. This nature reserve is the only place on Earth where you can get close to the elusive African penguin, while its shallow crystal-clear waters are ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Franschhoek Head to Franschhoek and learn about South Africa’s thriving wine scene. Stroll through rolling vineyards, taste some of the top varietals produced here like Chenin Blanc and spend time at charming wineries such as the famous Bellingham estate. Franschhoek is the gourmet cuisine capital of South Africa and hosts its own Champagne festival, making it an ideal destination for foodies.

Johannesburg Find an adventure in cosmopolitan Johannesburg. Delve into South Africa’s turbulent 20th century history at the Apartheid Museum, gamble at the Montecasino complex, enjoy over 30 rollercoasters at Gold Reef City theme park or sip expertly-crafted cocktails at one of the city’s rooftop bars!

Addo Elephant National Park Spend time at the Addo Elephant National Park on the south coast and you’ll be lucky enough to observe these majestic beasts in their natural habitat. You can also embark on eco-marine tours, learning about local dolphins, whales and seals as you take a boat trip through scenic Algoa Bay!

Cango Caves Delve into a strange and mysterious underworld at Cango Caves. Based near Oudtshoorn, these caves are marvellous limestone chambers which are renowned for their towering multi-hued formations, vast halls and elaborate dripstone caverns which you can see on guided tours!

Cradle of Humankind Explore man’s earliest beginnings by including the Cradle of Humankind, a paleoanthropological site based near Johannesburg, on your South Africa itinerary. Here you’ll find the remains of humanity’s ancestors – the Hominini – with the Cradle containing about 40% of this group’s known fossils worldwide. Some other activities you can try here include ziplining, horse riding and even skydiving!

Kruger National Park

Boulders Beach

Addo Elephant National Park

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Barcelona - Great for Accessible Travel

Cruising can be rewarding, as it allows you to take in some of the world’s most fascinating destinations while sailing the seven seas. These holidays are open to everyone, and there is a thriving market for accessible cruising, giving you the chance to create the getaway of a lifetime.

Catering to you

Cruise lines are now designing their ships with you in mind, adapting vessels to ensure you enjoy a comfortable cruising experience. Many cruise lines include accessible staterooms on their vessels as standard, like Holland America Line. They offer ‘modified accessible staterooms’ which have ‘shower-only’ bathrooms with low thresholds and ‘wheelchair-accessible staterooms’, that come with wide entry doors and roll-in showers with benches to promote movability and comfort.

Issues to consider

It takes forward planning to prepare for an accessible cruise. Cruise lines only have a certain number of accessible staterooms per ship, and often require advanced notice to ensure they can meet your needs, so it’s a good idea to book as early as possible. Here is where having a Travel Counsellor gives you an advantage. A select number of Travel Counsellors have extensive knowledge of the cruising industry and have strong relationships with cruise lines, so they can find the right ship for you.

All about inclusion

A range of cruise lines have accessible travel policies, informing you what to expect when sailing with them, displayed on their websites. P&O’s policy is extensive.

Their accessible cabins come with wide doors, enough floorspace to promote wheelchair/mobility scooter movement, wet room-style bathrooms with shower and toilet grab-rails and pull-down shower seats, while balconies have ramped access. On many P&O ships, most public areas have level/ramped access, some swimming areas come with pool hoists, and some mobility equipment like wheelchairs can be hired.

Best in class

Some ships go above and beyond to cater to accessible travellers. Royal Caribbean’s ‘Freedom-class’ ships are ideal, with 32 accessible cabins and two suites, pool and whirlpool lifts, sign-language interpreters and aids for the vision and hearing impaired. Holland America Line’s ‘Vista-class’ ships are also suitable, as they have 28 accessible cabins. Additional equipment like elevated toilet seats are available, while these ships have ‘Window-Eyes’ software, allowing the visually impaired to immerse themselves in their destinations.

Available destinations

When you dock in port, you need to be able to make your way around easily. Some cities are more accessible than others, determining whether you’ll be able to go onshore. One of the top short-haul destinations is Barcelona, which boasts fully accessible eateries like bakery Demeritas. For a long-haul destination look to Singapore, which hosts a newly-built shopping centre specifically for wheelchair users. Also keep in mind that the ‘tendering’ process, where you disembark for excursions, can be challenging. Many cruise lines have policies which make it easier for you to go on excursions, for instance on most Princess Cruises vessels there are mechanised gangways which facilitate a smooth tendering process.

Accessible Cruising for the holiday of a lifetime

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EXTEND YOUR STAY

Don’t leave without...

— Climbing the steps to the Parthenon

— Taking a stroll through the old neighbourhood,The Plaka

Athens 3 nights from £187pp

See Ancient Greece & Dalmatian Coast page 45

Prices based on 2 passengers sharing a 4* hotel room

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS TIP

In August, make your way to the top of Acropolis hill where the view of the full moon could steal your breath away.

TC Janice

Don’t leave without...

— Getting around in a gondola

— Seeing three major sights in one square

Venice 3 nights from £245pp

See Greek Odyssey page 27

Prices based on 2 passengers sharing a 4* hotel room

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS TIP

Get yourself lost on the small streets of Venice where there are surprises around every corner.

TC Lucy

Don’t leave without...

— Seeing a majestic sunrise at Smith Tower

— Having an outdoor adventure at Discover Park

Seattle 3 nights from £487pp

See Awe of Alaska page 13

Prices based on 2 passengers sharing a 4* hotel room

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS TIP

Seattle is for people who love culture, but refuse to sacrifice their wild nature to attain it.

TC Lydia

Don’t leave without...

— Taking the tram up the peak

— Getting spiritual at Wong Tai Sin Temple

Hong Kong 3 nights from £268pp

See Taiwan & Japan page 27

Prices based on 2 passengers sharing a 4* hotel room

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS TIP

With careful planning it is quite easy to get around and see all the major sights in a relaxed way.

TC Graham

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