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As you know, we are passionate about cruise at Travel Counsellors and I'm really pleased to welcome you to our brand new January 2017 cruise brochure.
Inside, you'll find new sailings, new ships, destination inspiration, and incredible promotions lasting right through to next year so that you can start planning your trip well in advance.
You'll also find a selection of tailor-made itineraries to give you an idea of what I can create for you. With land tours, excursions, and luxury hotel stays, a cruise can make up just a part
of your holiday.
I hope you enjoy our new cruise brochure and I look forward to hearing from you when you are ready to plan your next holiday – I can make it as unique as you are.
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INSIDELUXURY CRUISING
Regent Seven Seas Cruises 16
Oceania Cruises 18
Cunard 20
Crystal Cruises 22
FAMILY CRUISING
Carnival 58
P&O Cruises 60
Celebrity Cruises 62
Holland America Line 64
CRUISE & STAY
Extend Your Stay 68
South East Asia to Japan 70
Glaciers & Grizzlies 72
Little England & the Southern Caribbean 74
FANCY A READ?
Ocean to River 8
Next Generation 10
Unforgettable Luxury 14
Solo Travel 26
A Room With a View 38
We Want To Stay On The Ship! 56
OCEAN CRUISING
Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines 28
Princess Cruises 30
Azamara Club Cruises 32
Seabourn 34
RIVER CRUISING
Scenic 40
Uniworld 42
Hurtigruten 43
Riviera Travel 44
The River Cruise Line 46
AmaWaterways 48
Crystal River Cruises 49
Viking River Cruises 50
Emerald Waterways 51
Lakes, Trains and a Greek Cruise 52
OCEAN CRUISING 24
HURTIGRUTEN 43
RIVER CRUISING 36
FAMILY CRUISING 54
LUXURY CRUISING 12
SOLO TRAVEL 26 CUNARD 29 EXTEND YOUR CRUISE 66
EXTEND YOUR STAY 68
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TAILOR-MADE ITINERARIES CRAFTED FOR YOU
Luxury hotel stays? Exciting excursions? Specialist itineraries? From pre-cruise hotel stays to post-cruise adventures, I 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!
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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 absolutely confident that the holiday I recommend has been built to suit your
exact needs and budget.
COMPLETEPEACE OF MIND
At Travel Counsellors, our unique service extends well beyond simply booking your cruise holiday. I’m 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.
EXPERT ADVICE ON THE BEST CRUISE TO SUIT YOU
Whether you’re new to cruising or not, I’ll take the time to understand what you like and what you don’t. From the types of cabins available to the different cruise lines, I’ll discuss your needs and craft a
holiday that fits you perfectly.
YOUR MONEY IS COMPLETELY SAFE
Nobody protects your money like Travel Counsellors – in fact our unique financial protection is the very best in travel. Everything that you book with your Travel Counsellor is completely protected, so all you’ll need to worry
about is what you’re going to pack!
WHY CHOOSETRAVEL COUNSELLORS
for cruise?
Terms & conditions: These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and some of our selected cruise partners. Where we are acting as an agent for another cruise supplier, the booking will be subject to the individual terms and conditions of that supplier. The holiday will be bonded by that supplier’s ATOL licence in respect of a package cruise holiday inclusive of a flight or alternatively their ABTA bond on ex UK cruises. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday will be covered under our own Travel Counsellors ATOL licence. Full details of the ATOL protection that applies to each individual holiday will be supplied at the time of booking. The itineraries described in this brochure are subject to change at the discretion of the supplier. The offers contained within it are subject to availability at time of booking and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Certain itineraries may be subject to a fuel surcharge. Any photos of staterooms, cabins or suites used may not be an exact representation of what the price or offer includes. All prices and special offers featured are correct at the time of going to press and may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure charges or a passenger APC charge. Alongside ATOL protection which covers air holiday packages and charter flights, Travel Counsellors operates its own independent Financial Trust which protects every other element of its customers’ bookings including low cost flights, accommodation, scheduled flights, car hire. Printed December 2016.
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Ocean to River... 5 reasons to try a river cruise
1 ) You adore rooms with a view Almost all cabins on river cruises offer a view and even the
rooms under the waterline add a wonderful, whimsical touch
to your journey – there’s nothing quite like spotting little
webbed feet out of your porthole as a duck drifts by!
2) You want to stay in a luxury, spacious cabin Although river cruise liners are smaller, the cabins tend
to be larger than those on ocean-going ships. The
luxurious fittings, décor and facilities create elegant
rooms which wouldn’t be amiss in a 5-star hotel, while
the open balconies offer breathtaking views.
3) You love city breaksCruise past spectacular city landscapes, hop off to
explore everything the city has to offer, then sail away
to your next cultural gem! With a river cruise you
dock in the city so transfer times are short and you
can explore cities larger ships can’t access.
4) You’re adventurous River cruises might have a reputation for gently drifting
along the tame waters but these luxurious ships will
surprise adventure-seekers. Intrepid travellers can
explore the Amazon, the Mekong river, the Irrawaddy and
many more exotic delights by river.
5) You enjoy meeting peopleOne of the advantages of the smaller size of river cruise ships
is that you are travelling with like-minded people. Friendly staff
and fellow travellers make for a wonderful combination and means
there’s always someone to share travelling tales with.
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What can you expect from the next generation of ships? From stunning new vessels to ships with eco-friendly fuel usage, read on to find out some of the exciting new sailings and ships we’re looking forward to!
CELEBRITY CRUISES Watch out for two new luxury small ships coming in 2018 and 2020. Though small in size, these ships will focus on the amenities more commonly associated with larger ships, while exploring small ship itineraries. Expect exquisite food, luxurious accommodation, first-class service and a list of exciting destinations.
P&O CRUISESScheduled to set sail in 2020 is P&O Cruises' largest cruise ship, a sleek new vessel that can hold 5,200 passengers. While few details have been released, the 180,000-ton ship is being designed for the British market and we can’t wait to find out what P&O Cruises have in store!
SEABOURN ENCORESeabourn’s newest vessel, Encore, launched at the end of 2016 – and the innovative, luxurious ship looks to be even more opulent than the rest of Seabourn’s fleet. This beautiful ship features 12 expansive decks and 300 suites, with a maiden season including 16-day Holy Land and Arabian Gems, a 26-day Gems of the Java and Coral Seas, and 16-day Australia and New Zealand.
SCENIC Named the Eclipse, Scenic’s newest ship will launch in 2018, with space for 228 passengers. Renowned for their outstanding customer service, Eclipse will also carry almost the same ratio of crew-to-passengers to ensure that guests are well looked after. What can you expect on Scenic’s new ship? An ice-strengthened hull, twin helicopters, an aft marina with a fleet of Zodiacs and a seven-person submarine, all this as well as all-suite cabins with balconies and butler service; six restaurants; a heated pool with retractable roof, and a 240-seat theatre are just a few of the spectacular sights to look forward to.
HURTIGRUTEN In partnership with Rolls Royce, Hurtigruten is creating new eco-friendly ships, with the first vessels expected to arrive in 2018 and 2019. Designed to lead the cruise industry into a new era of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, these new ships will sail with hybrid technology, including electric propulsion to help reduce the impact on the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
N E X T GENERATION
NEXT GENERATION
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LUXURYCRUISINGWith phenomenal ships, Michelin-starred chefs,
world-class spa facilities, and the most personal and
attentive service, luxury cruising offers an exquisite
world of opulence and understated glamour.
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UNFORGETTABLE
LUXURYOpulent ships, impeccable service and exquisite dining all add to the enduring
appeal of a luxury cruise. Smaller ships open up additional routes
and harbours so you can enjoy stunning vistas from luxurious
surroundings.
Galápagos Enjoy a luxury cruise that offers a trip back through time as you explore the remote islands that inspired Charles Darwin. A Galápagos cruise gives you an amazing opportunity to get up close to the spectacular scenery and unique and fearless wildlife of these beautiful islands.
Trek along lava fields, snorkel with sea lions, marvel at the giant tortoises, watch marine iguanas bask in the sun, and listen to
chatter of flamingos and the bellowing of elephant
seals. These startlingly beautiful coastlines are home
to tidal pools and saltwater lagoons, pelicans, penguins,
green sea turtles and many, many wonderful memories for you to
take home with you.
CaribbeanThe Caribbean is a classic cruise destination and choosing a luxury cruise means you can enjoy the yachting havens, sumptuous resorts and smaller islands that the big ships cannot reach. The promise of pristine white sand beaches fringed with swaying palms guarantee the Caribbean’s appeal.
But Caribbean cruise itineraries are surprisingly diverse: from the cloud forests of Costa Rica to the Mayan ruins of Central America, to historic forts and laid-back colonial ports.
The promise of pristine white sand beaches fringed with
swaying palms guarantee the Caribbean’s appeal
AlaskaExquisite service is combined with an awe-inspiring white wilderness on an Alaskan cruise.
Perfect for wildlife-lovers, tours take in the beautiful, raw landscape of the Denali National Park and give you an opportunity to spot breaching orcas or playful harbour seals from the deck. Enjoy fine dining on-board, under the romance of the star-studded night sky, and soak up the glorious wild scenery and rich history. Highlights of this magical cruise include a train ride through the Alaska Kenai Peninsula, wilderness safaris, and dog sledging.
Mediterranean There’s nothing quite like the golden-age glamour of the Mediterranean. Remind yourself of the beauty of the light that has inspired many artists, writers and poets, and hear again the siren’s call of Europe’s most beautiful cities as you relax and enjoy the ultimate in luxury cruising.
From the romantic coastline of Sorrento and Porto Fino to the unadulterated luxe of the French Riviera, history, luxury and the finest dining await you on shore. Early season cruises have itineraries designed to ensure you arrive in style for the Cannes Film Festival and Monte Carlo Grand Prix.
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Why should you cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise line
All suite accommodation ranging from 301 to 3,875 sq ft... 98% with private balcony
Unlimited Free Shore Excursions in every port of call
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers The MOST inclusive luxury experienceTM, where everything is included; return flights and transfers, unlimited shore excursions, all fine dining and beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and even gratuities and service charges - without exception, without compromise. Their four ultra-luxury, all-suite ships carry 490-750 guests and with an enviable staff-to-guest ratio, there’s no better way to
experience luxury travel.
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ITINERARY Miami | Cost Maya | Roatan | Harvest Caye | Key West | Miami
Balcony Suite from £2,499pp
SUNSET SPLENDORS
SHIP Seven Seas Mariner®
DATE 11 April 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Costa Maya
Caribbean All Inclusive Luxury PLUS choose from 30 FREE shore excursions
ITINERARY Venice | Ravenna | Zadar | Kotor | Corfu | Taormina | Amalfi | Civitavecchia (Rome) | Portoferraio | Portofino | Monte Carlo
Balcony Suite from £4,599pp
MEDITERRANEAN ARTISANS & VINTNERS
SHIP Seven Seas Voyager®
DATE 1 June 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Rome
$400 per suite on board credit PLUS choose from 41 FREE shore excursions
Prices are per person based on 2 guests and include All-Inclusive cruise, return economy flights & transfers. All fares, flights, itineraries, hotel accommodation, opera tickets and excursions are subject to availability and maybe withdrawn or changed at any time.
ITINERARY Miami | Key West | Cozumel | Costa Maya | Santo Tomas | Harvest Caye | Roatan Island | George Town | Miami
Balcony Suite from £4,529pp
EMPIRES OF THE NEW WORLD
SHIP Seven Seas Explorer®
DATE 6 March 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Roatan Island
Choose from 46 FREE shore excursions
ITINERARY San Francisco | Astoria | Sitka | Hubbard Glacier | Juneau | Wrangell | Ketchikan | Inside Passage | Victoria | Vancouver
Balcony Suite from £4,929pp
ICONS OF THE WEST
SHIP Seven Seas Mariner®
DATE 13 May 2017DURATION 11 Nights
Juneau
$500 per suite on board credit PLUS choose from 58 FREE shore excursions
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Why should you cruise with Oceania Cruises?
Finest cuisine at sea, served in a variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no
additional charge
Spectacular port-intensive voyages featuring overnight visits and extended
evening port stays
Epicurean enrichment programmes, including immersive Culinary Discovery ToursTM in the
world’s most fascinating destinations
Oceania Cruises operates 6 ships from 684 to 1250 guests. Exciting and exotic worldwide itineraries are enhanced by extensive shore excursion choices and expert onboard lecturers. Fine dining – acclaimed as the “The Finest Cuisine at Sea™” – is served in a choice of open-seating restaurants including speciality dining at no extra charge. Cuisine, comfort, service and outstanding value are the pillars that define Oceania Cruises’ Five-Star product and have positioned them as the choice for travellers seeking a truly refined and
casually elegant travel experience.
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ITINERARY Southampton | Edinburgh (Newhaven) | Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) | Bergen | Flaam (Sognefjord) | Geiranger (Geirangerfjord) | Alesund | Stavanger | Southampton
Veranda from £3,799pp
FOLLOW THE MIDNIGHT SUN
SHIP MarinaDATE 21 July 2017DURATION 11 Nights
Geiranger
FREE Unlimited Internet plus choose from one of the following three extras; FREE House Beverage Package or FREE $600 On Board Spend or FREE 6 Shore Excursion Package
ITINERARY Monte Carlo | Saint-Tropez | Ajaccio (Corsica) | Cagliari (Sardinia) | Palma de Mallorca | Ibiza | Valencia | Barcelona
Veranda from £2,199pp
ENCHANTING MEDITERRANEAN
SHIP RivieraDATE 21 June 2017DURATION 7 Nights
St Tropez
FREE Unlimited Internet plus choose from one of the following three extras; FREE House Beverage Package or FREE $400 On Board Spend or FREE 4 Shore Excursion Package
ITINERARY Barcelona | Palamos | Toulon | Antibes | Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Sorrento/Capri | Chania (Crete) | Santorini | Athens (Pireaus)
Veranda from £3,089pp
PILLARS OF HISTORY
SHIP RivieraDATE 22 August 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Florence
FREE Unlimited Internet plus choose from one of the following three extras; FREE House Beverage Package or FREE $600 On Board Spend or FREE 6 Shore Excursion Package
ITINERARY Venice (O/Night in Port) | Koper | Umbria (Ancona) | Dubrovnik | Kotor | Corfu | Gythion | Santorini | Mykonos | Rhodes | Patmos | Athens (Pireaus)
Veranda from £3,739pp
ADRIATIC &AEGEAN ALLURE
SHIP RivieraDATE 24 July 2017DURATION 12 Nights
Dubrovnik
FREE Unlimited Internet plus choose from one of the following three extras; FREE House Beverage Package or FREE $600 On Board Spend or FREE 6 Shore Excursion Package
OLife Choice Promotion is Free Internet plus your choice of one from either Free House Select Drinks Package or Free Shipboard Credit or Free Shore Excursion (limitations apply). Free Internet is one per stateroom. Free airfare is from London.Offer is subject to availability and prices are subject to change. See www.OceaniaCruises.com for full T&C. E&OE.
*Limitations apply
FREE Shore Excursions*
FREE Beverage Package*
FREE Shipboard Credit*
Choose one:
Free Airfare FREE Unlimited InternetPlus:
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Why should you cruise with Cunard?
Cunard is an iconic, luxury cruise line and celebrated 175 years of operation in 2015
Cunard's Flagship, Queen Mary 2, returned to Southampton in June 2016, Re-mastered,
offering new levels of luxury.
The Grill suites are the epitome of the Cunard experience, and take your travels to
a whole new level of indulgence.
Everything you wanted, nothing you expected.
An indulgent escape from the everyday and the mundane. Cunard invites you to encounter surprising pursuits, places and people or simply just to bask in the serenity of having more time and space for yourself. Cunard continues to set the benchmark in luxury ocean travel, offering more individual space for
passengers than any other at sea.
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ITINERARY Southampton | Seville - Spain (from Cadiz) | Barcelona - Spain | Cannes - France | Rome - Italy (from Civitavecchia) | Naples - Italy | Cagliari - Sardinia | Gibraltar | Southampton
Balcony from £2,299pp
MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS
SHIP Queen ElizabethDATE 25 August 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Seville
'Upgrade On Us' plus your choice of $110pp on board spending money, car parking or coach transfer
ITINERARY Southampton | New York
Balcony from £1,299pp
EASTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC
SHIP Queen MaryDATE 28 July 2017DURATION 7 Nights
New York
'Upgrade on Us' plus your choice of $70pp on board spending money, car parking or coach transfer
ITINERARY Southampton | Stavanger - Norway | Flaam - Norway | Aurlandsfjorden | Sognefjord | Andalsnes | Romsdalsfjord | Bergen | Southampton
Balcony from £1,299pp
NORWEGIAN FJORDS
SHIP Queen ElizabethDATE 24 June 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Flam
'Upgrade on Us' plus your choice of $75pp on board spending money, car parking or coach transfer
ITINERARY Singapore, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia, Penang | Malaysia, Langkawi | Malaysia, Phuket | Thailand, Colombo | Sri Lanka, Cochin | India, Muscat | Oman, Dubai | United Arab Emirates
Princess Grill from £4,249pp
SINGAPORE TO DUBAI
SHIP Queen Mary 2DATE 5 April 2018DURATION 14 Nights
Phuket
Includes $500 on board spending money per cabin, plus your choice of $300 spending money per cabin, parking or coach transfers
Upgrade Offer: Cunard Fares shown are per person based on two adults sharing and are subject to availability. Book before 28 February 2017 and the fare for your stateroom will be the same as that of a stateroom at least one type lower (e.g. book a Balcony for the same fare as an Inside or Oceanview). Applicable to new Cunard Fare bookings, on selected stateroom grades and departures. Fares shown are inclusive of the upgrade. On Board Spending Money Offer: On board spending money varies by stateroom type and cruise duration and is additional to Cunard Fare benefits. Book by 28 February 2017. Valid on selected departures between January – April 2018. Applicable to new Cunard Fare bookings only and applies to the first two guests sharing a stateroom.
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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 on offer, all in All-Exclusive luxury. Mouth-watering cuisine; Attentive but not intrusive service; Award-winning enrichment and entertainment through the day and evening.
It is understandable why Crystal guests return again and again.
Why should you cruise with Crystal Cruises? ITINERARY Bridgetown (overnight onboard) | St. Lucia | Martinique | St. Barts | Samana | Turks & Caicos | Key West | Miami
Deluxe Oceanview from £2,430pp
AZURE REFLECTIONS
SHIP Crystal SerenityDATE 5 April 2017DURATION 10 Nights
St Barts
Past Crystal guests will enjoy savings up to £357 per person, whilst New To Crystal guests will enjoy savings up to £287 per person
ITINERARY Anchorage | Kodiak | Dutch Harbor | Nome | Ulukhatok | Cambridge Bay | Pond Inlet | Ilulissat | Sisimut | Nuuk | Bar Harbor | Boston | Newport | New York City (overnight onboard)
Deluxe Oceanview from £15,592pp
NORTHWEST PASSAGE EXPLORER
SHIP Crystal Serenity DATE 15 August 2017DURATION 32 Nights
Nome
Following in the footsteps of intrepid explorers, this unprecedented adventure is a dream expedition
Complimentary speciality restaurants including the Nobu influenced “Silk Road”
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Fares are per person cruise only including tax; based on twin occupancy; for residents of UK & Eire only. Prices, discounts, supplements and special offers advertised may be withdrawn or changed at any time. Prices may go up or down.
[Travelling on the Cunard Queen Mary 2] Our first experience of the renowned Cunard 'White Star Service' began the moment we stepped on-board when the white-gloved officers and crew greeted us with a smile and warm welcome. A wide range of entertainment awaits you, but my favourite had to be the dance lessons. I learned to Cha Cha Cha and line dance - later on in the cruise, we had the opportunity to showcase our new dancing skills. The Cunard team were so welcoming, knowledgeable and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble for them. All you have to do is ask. If you would like to experience a bygone era, get dressed up in your best clothes for formal night and dance to some fabulous music, whilst eating amazing food, mixing with like-minded travellers and making new
friends - Cunard is for you!
Lizzie, Travel Counsellor
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OCEANCRUISINGWith facilities from luxurious spas to award-wining dining,
Broadway shows to cookery schools, embarking on an
ocean cruise is an experience in itself - and that's before
you've explored the exciting worldwide destinations
these spectacular ships visit...
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With cruise lines arranging everything from specialist activity programmes to
dining companions, cruise holidays offer solo travellers an exciting way
to explore the world.
A secure environment in which to socialise
You’re never likely to be the only one going solo on a cruise and, with staff always on hand to offer advice and keep you up to date with what’s happening on your ship, life on-board is a safe and friendly space in which to meet like-minded fellow passengers.
You’re well looked after on-boardMany cruise lines offer special singles lounges or singles activities to help you meet with
other passengers. Fred.Olson even employ
dance hosts on its staff to ensure you won’t feel
lonesome on the dancefloor!
Tailored activity programmes
In addition to special singles events and coffee mornings, on
the larger ships there is usually a whole programme of activities and events to choose from. Some cruise lines are exclusively for adults. On some smaller cruises, you’ll find it easy to get chatting with other guests over dinner, during themed activities or evenings with guest speakers.
Dining companions – if you want themSome ships organise dinner seating plans so that you are seated with other single travellers of a similar age. With other cruises, when dining on-board is a more casual affair, you are free to take your pick of the multiple dining options available, depending how sociable you’re feeling.
On some smaller cruises, you’ll find it easy to get chatting
with other guests over dinner, during themed activities or evenings with guest speakers.
It is increasingly easy to find single berth cabins and
some cruise lines even often single berth staterooms.
Safety in numbersA cruise gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of what excursions you take part in. If you’re feeling confident, you can head off on your own. In less familiar surroundings – or when you fancy a bit of company – join the ship’s shore excursions for a relaxing sightseeing experience, knowing you are in safe hands and making new friends.
Single cabins (and staterooms) without single supplementsIt is increasingly easy to find single berth cabins and some cruise lines even often single berth staterooms. Many cruise lines also offer fares without the hefty single supplements, while a few offer staterooms without a single supplement.
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SOLO TRAVEL
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Why should you cruise with Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines?
FREE drinks on almost every Fred. Olsen cruise*
Or no single supplement on selected cruises & rooms*
Plus up to €125 per person free on shore spending money on selected cruises**
Fred. Olsen’s fleet of smaller ships are renowned for the warmer, friendlier atmosphere on board, meaning guests
enjoy every moment.
Depart from convenient ports around the UK and get closer to inspirational destinations far and wide. What’s more, if you book now you’ll enjoy extra value for money with a FREE upgrade to All Inclusive, available on almost all 2017-18
holidays*
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ITINERARY Dover | Cruising Seine River | Rouen, France (overnight) | Cruising Seine River | La Pallice (for La Rochelle), France | Bordeaux, France (overnight) | Lorient, France | Dover
Inside from £999pp
FRENCH RIVER CRUISING
SHIP BraemarDATE 1 April 2017DURATION 9 Nights
Seine River
Free upgrade to All Inclusive drinks*, plus 60 Euro per person on shore spending money**
ITINERARY Southampton | Cruising Kiel Canal | Copenhagen, Denmark | Tallinn, Estonia | St Petersburg, Russia | Riga, Latvia | Warnemunde, Germany | Cruising Kiel Canal | Southampton
Inside from £1,399pp
DISCOVER THE BALTIC
SHIP BalmoralDATE 2 October 2017DURATION 13 Nights
St Petersburg
Free upgrade to All Inclusive drinks or no single supplement on selected twin rooms*
ITINERARY Dover | Bergen, Norway | Olden, Norway (Port at anchor) | Cruising Nordfjord | Cruising by Hornelen, Nordfjord | Flam, Norway | Cruising Naeroyfjord | Cruising Lysefjord | Dover
Inside from £799pp
FJORDS, MOUNTAINS & GLACIERS
SHIP BalmoralDATE 30 April 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Norway
Free upgrade to All Inclusive drinks or no single supplement on selected twin rooms.* Plus 560 Norwegian Krone pp on shore spending money**
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Funchal, Madeira | Santa Cruz, Tenerife | Praia, Brazil | Maceio, Brazil | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (3 nts) | Montevideo, Uruguay | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Punta Del Este, Uruguay (At anchor) | Salvador, Brazil | Arrecife, Lanzarote | Lisbon, Portugal
Inside from £4,399pp
RIO CARNIVAL & RIVER PLATE
SHIP BalmoralDATE 23 January 2018DURATION 46 Nights
Rio de Janeiro
Free upgrade to All Inclusive drinks or no single supplement on selected twin rooms*
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Why should you cruise with Princess Cruises?
BEST CRUISE LINECruise International Awards
2014, 2015 & 2016
BEST PREMIUM CRUISE LINEWorld of Cruising 2016
FOOD & DINING EXPERIENCEGood Housekeeping Reader Recommended
2015 & 2016
Princess Cruises are Award Winning leaders in first time cruising, taking you to more amazing destinations than any other cruise line. And as unforgettable as the sights may be, a Princess ship promises to be the best destination of all. From exquisite dining to dazzling musicals, the ambience of The Piazza, relaxing in the adult only Sanctuary or experiencing the thrill of Movies Under the Stars® - unpack, unwind and make yourself at home, because Princess don’t think a cruise is good enough unless you
come back new.
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ITINERARY Southampton | Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge) | Copenhagen | Stockholm | Tallinn | St Petersburg (overnight) | Helsinki | Gdansk (Gdynia) | Southampton
Inside stateroom from £1,099pp
BALTIC HERITAGE
SHIP Crown PrincessDATE 8 July 2017DURATION 14 nights
Copenhagen
Low deposit of only 5% and free onboard spend of up to $60
ITINERARY Southampton | Stravanger | Flaam | Hellesylt | Geiranger | Trondheim | Honningsvaag | Tromso | Gravdal, Lofoten Isles | Alesund | Bergan | Southampton
Inside stateroom from £999pp
MIDNIGHT SUN & SUMMER SOLSTICE
SHIP Crown PrincessDATE 17 June 2017DURATION 14 nights
Geiranger
Low deposit of only 5% and free onboard spend of up to $60
ITINERARY Southampton | Barcelona | Corsica (Ajaccio) | Rome (Civitavecchia) | Florence/Pisa (Livorno) | Genoa | Marseille (for Provence) | Gibraltar | Southampton
Inside stateroom from £999pp
MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURER
SHIP Crown PrincessDATE 13 May 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Rome
Low deposit of only 5% and free onboard spend of up to $85
ITINERARY Barcelona, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Marseille (for Provence), Genoa (for Milan), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia)
Inside stateroom from £1,085ppIncludes flights, transfer and cruise
MEDITERRANEAN
SHIP Royal PrincessDATE 12 August 2017DURATION 7 nights
Genoa
Low deposit of only 5% and free onboard spend of up to $50
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Why should you cruise with Azamara Club Cruises®?
Small, intimate, newly refurbished ships
Longer stays, more overnights and night touring
Buy one get one half price Plus free internet for Oceanview and above
Azamara Club Cruises® specialise in Destination Immersion. With Longer Stays, More Overnights and Night touring the guest really has the time to experience the destinations Azamara take them to and return every day to their beautifully reimagined ships and
outstanding crew.
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ITINERARY Nice | Livorno (Florence & Pisa) | Civitavecchia (Rome) | Sorrento | Amalfi | Siracusa (Sicily) | Chania (Crete) | Santorini | Piraeus (Athens)
Club Interior Stateroom First Guest £2,093 - Second Guest £1,047
BEST OF ITALY AND CRETE VOYAGE
SHIP Azamara Quest®
DATE 12 June 2017DURATION 9 Nights
Santorini
Choices, choices. That’s what you’ll have on this voyage that spans town and country, world-class culinary destinations and culture-rich destinations.
ITINERARY Barcelona | St. Tropez (overnight) | Nice (overnight) | Portofino (Italy) | Livorno (Florence & Pisa) | Civitavecchia (Rome)
Club Interior Stateroom First Guest £1,328 - Second Guest £664
SUMMER ALONG THE RIVIERA VOYAGE
SHIP Azamara Quest®
DATE 13 August 2017DURATION 6 Nights
Barcelona
From Gaudi and tapas in Barcelona to The Eternal City, this voyage is perfect for a quick summer break.
ITINERARY Copenhagen | Geiranger (Norway) | Lerwick/Shetland | Akureyri (Iceland) | Reyjavik (overnight) | Torshavn (Faroe Islands) | Southampton
Club Interior Stateroom First Guest £3,531 - Second Guest £1,766
FJORDS & ICELAND
SHIP Azamara Journey®
DATE 7 July 2017DURATION 12 Nights
Reykjavik
The centrepiece is Iceland, with one day for volcanic landscapes near Akureyri, another for Reykjavik’s steaming blue geothermal springs and nightlife, and a third for scenic cruising.
ITINERARY Lisbon | St Peter Port (Guernsey) | Cherbourg | Honfleur (overnight) | Amsterdam (overnight) | Hamburg (overnight)
Club Interior Stateroom First Guest £1,584 - Second Guest £792
NORMANDY, HOLLAND & GERMANY
SHIP Azamara Journey®
DATE 14 June 2017DURATION 9 Nights
Amsterdam
This voyage combines a moving experience of World War II towns and battlegrounds with small villages and pretty countryside.
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Cruising with Seabourn is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed… elegant, yet casual… sumptuous, yet understated. Designed for just 458 or 604 guests, these intimate ships are the perfect blend of glamorous elegance, impeccable service, exquisite cuisine and highly personalised destination experiences,
all of which have earned Seabourn some of the most coveted awards in travel.
Why should you cruise with Seabourn? ITINERARY Monte Carolo | La Joliette (Marseillie) | Calvi | Golfo Aranci (Costa Smeralda) | Xlende (Victoria) | Valletta (overnight onboard) | Syracuse | Lipari | Amalfi | Civitavecchia (Rome)
Ocean View Suite from £3,499pp
MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND ODYSSEY
SHIP Seabourn OdysseyDATE 29 May 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Amalfi
Enjoy an exlcusive Marina Day with complimentary kayaking, pedal boats, water skiing, board sailing and windsurfing from the retractable marina or from a beach.
ITINERARY Seward | Inian Islands | Juneau | Seduction Point | Haines | Sitka | Wrangell | Rudyerd Bay | Ketchikan | Prince Rupert | Klemtu | Alert Bay | Vancouver
Oceanview Suite from £7,999pp
ULTIMATE GLACIER & FJORD ADVENTURE
SHIP Seabourn Sojourn DATE 12 June 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Seward
Venture further into this vast wilderness by cruising Tracy Arm in a Zodiac or paddling a kayak past old-growth forest in Misty Fjords.
Seabourn returns to Alaska for the first time in 15 years
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cities and hidden gems where larger ships cannot go
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I’ve been on 18 ships and my favourite cruise line is Celebrity Cruises. It’s 5-star but relaxed, with no compulsory formal nights, and an average age of people in their fifties, so I fit the demographic!
Plus, the food is amazing.
Mark’s top tip: Wherever possible, go for select/anytime dining as sometimes you may not be hungry at the ship’s set times. You may have been on a full-day excursion and wish to relax a little before going to dinner, and you can choose to dine alone or with new people every night by varying the
size of table you pick.
Mark, Travel Counsellor
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RIVERCRUISINGWith voyages through the hearts of cities and some
of the most picturesque scenery in the world, river
cruises offer a delightful opportunity to explore
the world. Smaller ships make for a more personal
environment between guests and staff, and the
balconies are a wonderfiul way to enjoy the ever-
changing views.
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A river cruise offers a gentle introduction to the joys of a cruise holiday. These
inspiring journeys give you a unique window into some of the world’s
most beautiful regions.
Mekong River CruiseThe legendary Mekong
river winds past stunning scenery from its source on the Tibetan plateau, past verdant plantations, ancient ruins and colonial cities until it meets the sea at Ho Chin Min City. Discover the colonial architecture of Saigon, admire Buddhist temples, float past thatch houses perched on wooden stilts, shop at floating markets from a skiff, and visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda at Phnom Penh. Many cruises also
offer an excursion to the unforgettable UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat at Siem Reap.
Rhône River CruiseThis classic European cruise
gives you an opportunity to visit some of France’s most beautiful
cities, surrounded by vineyards
and teased by the evocative scents of Provence’s pine forests and lavender fields. Discover the laid-back charms of
Explore the natural beauty, exotic wildlife and captivating
landscapes of the Peruvian stretch of the Amazon River...
Arles, the city that inspired Van Gogh, with its Roman amphitheatre. Take in the beautiful skyline of Avignon from the river and explore its fabled bridge and Palais de Pâpes. At Lyon, the Rhône meets the Saône, which takes you to charming Mâcon and medieval Beaune, to sample the best of the Burgundy wine region.
Amazon River CruiseYou can explore the Brazilian end of the Amazon on a cruise ship from the Caribbean but why not cruise through the Amazonian rainforest on board a luxururious river ship, instead?
Explore the natural beauty, exotic wildlife and captivating landscapes of the Peruvian stretch of the Amazon River, one of the most culturally and environmentally-diverse countries on earth. Journey through a countryside dotted with rural haciendas reserves teeming with wildlife, accompanied by the sounds of squirrel monkeys frolicking in the trees and glimpses of the river’s pink dolphins swimming alongside your ship.
Danube River CruiseDiscover why the Danube has inspired artists, poets, and musicians over centuries with a cruise along what’s known as the “Queen” of European rivers. Explore some of Europe’s grandest cities including the baroque buildings of Linz, Szentendre and Bratislava, the imperial palaces of Vienna, and the historic medieval town of Visegrád with its hilltop castle. Scenic treats include the Wachau Valley, the Danube Delta and the Hungarian Puszta, one of the largest stretches of meadowland in Europe. Begin or end your cruise in Budapest where you can enjoy one of this beautiful city’s elegant thermal spas and tour the former summer residence of the Hapsburgs at Gödöllo.
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Why should you cruise with Scenic?
Scenic FreeChoice offers a range of diverse and flexible excursions in every port with the
pace ranging from relaxed to active
Scenic’s favourable 1:3 staff-to-guest ratio is higher on average than most other
river cruise operators
Scenic’s sleek fleet of ‘Space-Ships’ are amongst the most spacious on Europe’s
waters
Ultra-all-inclusive river cruises
Scenic have taken what you’d expect from an all-inclusive river cruise to a whole new level. From complimentary drinks and dining in a range of on-board venues, to unforgettable experiences and even a private butler service; they include so much more so that you can enjoy complete financial peace of mind from the moment
you set sail.
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ITINERARY Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Linz | Melk | Durnstien | Vienna | Budapest
Standard Suite from £1,545pp
GEMS OF THE DANUBE
SHIP Scenic Amber DATE 27 September 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Vienna
Up to 45% off and free door to door transfers
ITINERARY Chalon-sur-Saone | Macon | Lyon | Vienne | Tournon | Viviers | Avignon | Tarascon
Standard Suite from £2,395pp
IDYLLIC RHONE
SHIP Scenic Sapphire DATE 29 June 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Lyon
Up to 45% off and free door to door transfers
ITINERARY Amsterdam | Cologne | Rudesheim | Freudenberg | Wurzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Salzburg | Melk | Vienna | Budapest
Standard Suite from £2,495pp
JEWELS OF EUROPE
SHIP Scenic Amber DATE 8 November 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Budapest
Up to 45% off and free door to door transfers
ITINERARY Budapest | Kalocsa | Osijek | Belgrade | Iron Gate | Svistov | Russe | Silistra | Giurgiu | Bucharest
Standard Suite from £2,345pp
BLACK SEA EXPLORER
SHIP Scenic CrystalDATE 26 April 2017DURATION 8 Nights
Belgrade
Up to 45% off and free door to door transfers
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ITINERARY Prague | Nuremberg | Kelheim | Regensburg | Passau | Engelhartszell | Spitz | Wachau Valley | Vienna | Szentendre Island | Budapest
Riverview Stateroom from £2,049pp
DELIGHTFUL DANUBE & PRAGUE
SHIP River BeatriceDATE 24 April 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Prague
Save up to £1,700 per couple
ITINERARY Paris | Vernon | Les Andelys | Rouen | Caudebec-en-Caux | Rouen (Normandy Beaches) | Mantes-la-Jolie | Paris
Riverview Stateroom from £2,659pp
PARIS & NORMANDY
SHIP S.S. Joie de VivreDATE 16 April 2016DURATION 7 Nights
Paris
Best Offer Ever - Save up to £2,360 per couple PLUS S.S. Joie de Vivre - NEW ship for 2017
Prices are cruise only, twin share including discounts. Cabin upgrades available. Single supplements may apply. Book by 31 January 2017. Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
Multi award-winning Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection offers truly all-inclusive European river cruises that sail the continent’s most luxury waterways onboard luxurious boutique ships. Each European itinerary features elegantly appointed riverview staterooms and suites; all gratuities onboard and onshore; unlimited beverages onboard, including distinctive wines and
regional beers; all meals onboard; expertly planned shore excursions; and more.
Why should you cruise with Uniworld?
One-Of-A-Kind ShipsUniworld’s boutique ships are as unique
as the destinations they visit
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No one takes you deeper into the Norwegian Fjords than a Hurtigruten ship. Servicing the Norwegian Coast for over 123 years and now also exploring Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen, South America (Amazon) and in 2018 the Northwest Passage. An exploration
company in the truest sense of the word.
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Why should you cruise with Hurtigruten?ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Visiting 34 Norwegian ports from Bergen to Kirkenes in the arctic circle and back again
Inside Cabin from £812pp
CLASSIC NORWAY ROUND VOYAGE
SHIP MS Kong HaraldDATE Daily 1 April 17 - 31 December 17DURATION 11 Nights
Henningsvær
£300 off basic price per person or free return flights from London on select cabins booked between 26/1/2/16 and 28/2/17
ITINERARY Narsarsuaq | Ivittuut | Torngat Mountains National Park | Coast of Labrador | Battle Harbour | L’Anse aux Meadows | Red Bay | Gros Morne National Park | St Pierre and Miquelon | St. John’s
Inside Cabin from £5,267pp
GREENLAND TO CANADA
SHIP MS Spitsbergen DATE 10 July 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Ivittuut
£500 on board spend per person
22 Arctic Circle ports, perfect for hunting the Northern Lights
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offering daily landings and soft adventures
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Why should you cruise with Riviera Travel?
Beautifully appointed five-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and
river views
Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout
Return flights from a choice of regional airports or standard class reserved seat on
Eurostar & return rail connections on selected dates and cruises from over fifty regional stations
Riviera Travel are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new all-suite ships for 2017, operating alongside the luxurious and elegant selection of five-star vessels including the MS Lord Byron, MS William Shakespeare, MS Jane Austen and MS Charles Dickens, all boasting superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible. Riviera offer a choice of ten stunningly beautiful and fascinating cruises
visiting some wonderful sights.
R I V E R C R U I S E S
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ITINERARY Budapest | Esztergom | Bratislava | Durnstein | Melk | Salzburg | Vienna
From £1,199pp
THE BLUE DANUBE
SHIP Choose from 5, 5-Star VesselsDATE April - October 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Budapest
3-night Budapest extension available on selected dates
ITINERARY Cologne | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Lucerne
From £1,199pp
RHINE CRUISE TO SWITZERLAND
SHIP Choose from 5, 5-Star VesselsDATE May - October 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Lucerne
3-night Glacier Express extension available on selected dates
ITINERARY Lyon | Beaune | Vienne | Tournon | Ardeches Gorges | Arles | Avignon
From £1,199pp
BURGUNDY, THE RHONE & PROVENCE
SHIP MS Lord Byron & MS Swiss CoronaDATE April - October 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Avignon
From the lush green vineyards of Burgundy to the sun-kissed hills of Provence
ITINERARY Cologne | Cochem | Trier | Bernkastel | Koblenz | Boppart | Rudesheim
From £1,199pp
RHINE & MOSELLE
SHIP Choose from 5, 5-Star VesselsDATE May - October 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Cochem
Discover the bustling Rhine and the serene Moselle
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Why should you cruise with The River Cruise Line?
Price Guarantee - these cruises will not be sold for less
Flexible Travel Options - travel by coach, air or rail on many of their cruises
Exclusively Chartered Ships - Serenity & Lady Anne plus chartered dates on their
extended fleet
Unpack, relax and let the sights come to you — that’s all you need to do on one of our river cruises, as we glide from country to country, along spectacular rivers and waterways. Aboard our floating hotels, everything is taken care of: delicious meals, evening entertainment and first-class service, along with the space to relax and enjoy the views. Step ashore and join The River Cruise Line's organised excursions or
simply explore at your leisure.
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ITINERARY Andernach | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel | Breisach
Main Deck from £899pp
RHINE CRUISE & SWISS DELIGHTS
SHIP ms SerenityDATE Various dates May 2017DURATION 8 nights
Basel
Cruise the Rhine all the way to Basel and join an excursion to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.
ITINERARY Cologne | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Frankfurt | Wertheim | Wurzburg | Bamberg | Nuremburg | Ragensburg | Passau | Melk & Wachau Valley | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Munich
Main Deck from £1,799pp
UP THE RHINE & DOWN THE DANUBE
SHIP ms SerenityDATE 12 June 2017DURATION 14 nights
Bratislava
Follow the course of the Rhine, the Main, the Main-Danube canal and the Danube on an incredible journey.
ITINERARY Cologne | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Frankfurt | Wertheim | Wurzburg | Bamberg
Main Deck from £899pp
BAVARIA & THE ROMANTIC RHINE
SHIP ms SerenityDATE 12 June 2017DURATION 8 nights
Rudesheim
Glide through two of natures corridors, which lead you through the heart of Europe and reveal the beautiful sights and fascinating history of Germany.
ITINERARY Koblenz | Cochem | Bernkastel-Kues | Trier | Zell | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Bonn | Cologne
Main Deck from £999pp
RHINE & MOSELLE EXPLORER
SHIP ms SerenityDATE 4 June 2017DURATION 8 nights
Cologne
Step aboard and go in search of the treasures along two of Europe’s most charming rivers: the tranquil Moselle and the legendary fairytale-like Rhine.
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a main deck cabin – cabin upgrades are available at a supplement. Reservations are subject to availability and our booking conditions which are available via your Travel Counsellor. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other unless otherwise stated. All prices are correct at the time of going to print. 4746
AmaWaterways boasts the ‘best fleet on Europe’s rivers’, as rated by the Berlitz Guide to European River Cruising and is renowned for innovative ships, with features such as twin balcony staterooms and a swim up pool bar. AmaWaterways is a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international culinary society, meaning guests enjoy stunning cuisine. A choice of daily tours and excursions cater for all, from active discovery hiking tours
to late riser’s excursions.
Why should you cruise with AmaWaterways? ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Basel | Breisach | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Rudesheim | Koblenz | Cologne | Amsterdam
From £2,311pp
THE ENCHANTING RHINE
SHIP AmaPrimaDATE 20 July 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Strasbourg
Free return flights & private overseas transfers
ITINERARY Bordeaux | Cadillac | Pauillac | Blaye | Bourg | Libourne | Bordeaux
From £2,511pp
TASTE OF BORDEAUX
SHIP AmaDolce DATE 3 August 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Bordeaux
Free return flights & private overseas transfers
Enjoy exquisite food prepared before you in specialty restaurant, Chefs Table
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Prices are person based on double occupancy of an E category deluxe outside stateroom. Free flights are based economy class on a London departure. Regional and premium class flights may be at a supplement. Prices are subject to availability.
From The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line comes an unrivalled new standard of all-inclusive luxury exploring the grand waterways of Europe. Enjoy the highest staff-to-guest ratio of all European river cruise lines; the largest suites of any European river vessel; Outstanding Crystal six-star service from European-trained hotel staff and more
overnight stays for truly immersive shore side discovery.
Why should you cruise with Crystal River Cruises?ITINERARY Vienna (overnight onboard) | Durnstein | Melk | Linz | Passau (overnight onboard) | Bratislava | Budapest | Vienna (overnight onboard)
Suite with fixed window from £2,980pp
TREASURES OF THE DANUBE
SHIP Crystal MozartDATE April - December 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Budapest
Enjoy an exclusive complimentary Michelin-Star dining experience ashore in Vienna or Budapest
ITINERARY Frankfurt | Breisach | Basel (overnight onboard) | Kehl | Speyer | Mainz | Rudesheim (overnight onboard) | Koblenz | Cochem | Cologne | Nijmegen | Antwerp | Amsterdam (overnight onboard)
Petite Suite with Balcony Window from £3,610pp
JEWELS OF THE RHINE
SHIP Crystal BachDATE April - December 2017DURATION 14 Nights
Cochem
Enjoy complimentary excursions in all ports and more overnight stays for a truly relaxing cruising experience
Enjoy the highest staff-to-guest ratio of all European river cruise lines
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Fares are per person cruise only including tax; based on twin occupancy; for residents of UK and Eire only. Prices, discounts, supplements and special offers advertised may be withdrawn or changed at any time. Prices may go up or down.
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With a fleet of over 60 state-of-the-art river cruise ships, Viking offers one of the most innovative and stylish ways to see the world. Wherever you choose to travel, across Europe, Russia or Asia, you can look forward to a journey like no other, one that is unique, exciting
and truly memorable.
Emerald Waterways is one of Europe’s newest and most stylish river cruise line's, with a fleet of innovative Star-Ships bringing the highlights of ocean cruising to the intimacy of Europe’s rivers. Take a dip in the heated on-board pool then watch it transform into a cinema as evening arrives. Spend your days exploring ashore then rest your head in your spacious
contemporary suite.
Why should you cruise with Viking River Cruises? Why should you cruise with Emerald Waterways River Cruises?ITINERARY Amsterdam | Kinderdijk | Cologne | Koblenz & Rüdesheim | Heidelberg & Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel
From £1,945pp
RHINE GETAWAY
SHIP Viking LongshipDATE 21 July 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Cologne
Save up to £750pp plus £100pp on board credit - Book before 31 January 2017
ITINERARY Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Kehl | Breisach | Basel
Emerald Stateroom from £1,645pp
JEWELS OF THE RHINE
SHIP Emerald Sky DATE 22 April 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Amsterdam
Up to £1000 off per person on all bookings. 200 Euros on boards credit per cabin for suites
ITINERARY Lisbon | Porto | Régua | Barca D’Alva | Salamanca & Vega de Terrón | Pinhão | Porto
From £2,245ppPrice includes 2 night hotel stay
PORTUGAL’S RIVER OF GOLD
SHIP Viking Douro ship DATE 1 August 2017DURATION 9 Nights
Douro River
Save up to £750pp plus £100pp on board credit - Book before 31 January 2017
ITINERARY Arles | Avignon | Tournon | Macon | Beaune | Charlon sur Saone | Lyon
Emerald Stateroom from £1,295pp
SENSATIONS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE
SHIP Emerald Liberte DATE 26 August 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Lyon
Up to £1000 off per person on all bookings. 200 Euros on boards credit per cabin for suites
On board, you’ll find no shortage of welcoming venues. Or space. Most of the ships accommodate less than 200 guests
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Standard terms and conditions apply at the time of booking.
Prices and offers are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. From prices are per person based on two people sharing the lowest available stateroom grade on selected 2017 departure dates. From prices shown include early booking discount. Prices are valid until 31 January 2017. Single supplements apply. *Restrictions apply.
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Your hold luggage often takes 2 – 3 hours to reach your cabin, however, you usually have access to your stateroom as soon as you receive your cruise card, so drop off your hand luggage, freshen up and head out to familiarise yourself with the ship’s layout before heading up to the top deck for a cocktail. By the time you get back to your cabin to collect your life jacket for your compulsory safety muster, your hold luggage should
be there.
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LAKES, TRAINS AND A GREEK CRUISE
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 London Depart London Victoria on a work of art in
itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Step aboard and experience truly elegant travel, wrapped in timeless romance.
Day 2 Venice Arrive in Venice and transfer to the Duodo
Palace for your 2 night stay.Day 4 Venice Built across 100 islands with some 450 bridges,
you can never have too much of Venice and that’s why Norwegian Jade overnights in port.
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 Corfu
Day 7 Santorini In 1550 BC, the volcanic island of Santorini
erupted and its huge crater sank beneath the Aegean Sea, creating the bay you see today and spinning legends of the lost city of Atlantis.
Day 8 Mykonos Picture a perfect Greek island…whitewashed
houses on winding cobbled streets, sky blue shutters and lovely beaches… OK, that’s Mykonos. Head down to Little Venice, overlooked by the island’s signature windmills, where boutiques, art galleries and waterfront bars make it so easy to idle away a sunny afternoon.
Day 9 At Sea
Day 10 Ravenna
Day 11 Venice Disembark and transfer to Carlton and Grand
Canal Hotel for 2 nights.Day 12 Lake Garda Transfer to Desenzano Del Garda - Sirmione
where you will catch a train to Lake Garda and the Park Hotel Oasi. Time at leisure for 4 nights.
Day 16 Lake Garda Transfer to the airport for your direct flight back
to the UK.
SHIP Norwegian StarDATE 4 May 2017DURATION 16 Nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• One way flight from Villafranca to the UK
with British Airways (Business Class)
• All overseas transfers
• All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
• Delicious three-course brunch served with a sparkling Bellini aboard the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
• One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train
• Sumptuous four-course dinner: Seasonal table d’hôte menu
• Coffee, tea and petits fours
• Continental breakfast served in your cabin
• Delightful three-course lunch
• Afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes and pastries
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FAMILYCRUISINGWith children's clubs, outdoor film nights, full-
size water parks and an incredible array of classes
to occupy everyone from toddlers to parents,
cruise holidays can achieve that delicate balance
of entertaining children while treating parents to
some well-deserved relaxation!
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Wondering how your children will find sailing the seven seas? With children’s
clubs, activities galore, and plenty of new friends, you might find your
little ones are so excited by life on-board that they don’t want
to leave…
Children’s ClubsMost cruise lines offer free children’s clubs, with fully trained members of staff to make sure your little ones are in safe hands – and having a great time. You’ll find separate clubs for different age groups, with free daily children’s clubs usually catering for ages two to 17. The clubs tend to operate in specific zones on each ship, so children can run around, make new friends, and try
lots of new activities all in one place.
What happens each day at the clubs? It’s a delight of
music, sports, and giggles! Some of the exciting on-board
activities include discos, sports challenges, dance classes, and
arts and craft projects.
BabysittersBabysitting facilities on cruise lines offer a perfect chance for mummy and daddy to nip away for a quiet meal together, safe in the knowledge that their little ones are being entertained or taking a nap!
Some cruise lines offer complimentary babysitting services while others charge an hourly rate. P&O Cruises offer a free night nursery to care for little ones aged six months to four years (on some ships it’s available until 2am!). Cunard’s night nursery, meanwhile, looks after children aged six months to 23 months and parents receive a pager so that the nursery staff can stay in touch.
Babysitting facilities on cruise lines offer a perfect chance for
mummy and daddy to nip away for a quiet meal...
Adventures on-boardCycling? Water slides? Film nights? Your little ones might just find there are too many activities to pack into their cruise holiday!
Alongside the on-board children’s clubs, there are lots of facilities to entertain both younger and older children. Carnival has a thrilling waterpark (complete with scary slides) and Seuss At Sea, with the wonderfully whimsical Dr. Seuss and his friends adding a charming touch to voyages. Aspiring screenwriters and directors will be enthralled with Celebrity Cruises® iTake video project, while their dedicated Xbox stations will delight young gamers!
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Why should you cruise with Carnival?
25 Ships offering 3-18 day voyages
Brand New Camp Ocean Children’s Programme
Exciting Lineup for Carnival LIVE Concert Series
With 25 ships that carry more than 4.1 million guests on fun and memorable holidays each year, Carnival is “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®’’. Their holidays offer not only outstanding value for the money, but more importantly, FUN!
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ITINERARY Miami | Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas | St. Thomas, USVI | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Amber Cove, Dominican Republic | Miami
Inside Stateroom from £799pp
EXOTIC EASTERN CARIBBEAN
SHIP Carnival GloryDATE 18 August 2017DURATION 7 Nights
San Juan
Fantastic School Holiday Offer
ITINERARY Miami | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Cozumel, Mexico | Miami
Inside Stateroom from £489pp
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
SHIP Carnival VistaDATE 21 January 2018DURATION 6 Nights
Cozumel
Brand new ship!
ITINERARY Fort Lauderdale | Nassau, The Bahamas | Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas | Grand Turk | Amber Cove, Dominican Republic | Fort Lauderdale
Inside Stateroom from £599pp
EXOTIC EASTERN CARIBBEAN
SHIP Carnival ConquestDATE 3 December 2017DURATION 6 Nights
Nassau
Visit Carnival's own Private Island!
ITINERARY Los Angeles | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Mazatlan, Mexico | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Los Angeles
Inside Stateroom from £489pp
MEXICAN RIVIERA
SHIP Carnival SplendorDATE 27 January 2018DURATION 7 Nights
Cabo San Lucas
Exciting West Coast USA Itinerary
Cruise rates are in Pounds Sterling (GBP), per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Cruise Fare does include Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Changes made to the reservation may result in the assessment of cancellation penalties or service fees. Offer is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change without prior notice. Ship’s Registry: The Bahamas, Panama & Malta.
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Why should you cruise with P&O Cruises?
Tailored for British tastes with the comforts of home, and the best of British food scene
and entertainment
Enjoy menus designed by celebrity chefs such as Marco Pierre-White, Eric Lanlard,
James Martin and Atul Kochhar
Enjoy West End style shows, including Jonathan Wilkes’ new production, ‘Evolution’
and Ruthie Henshall’s ‘Money Makes the World Go Round’
Welcome to your holiday. A holiday where the possibilities stretch before you as far as the horizon. Where each and every day brings new adventures and exciting discoveries, and the promise of indulgent pampering and blissful relaxation. A holiday where your evenings are filled with laughter, sparkling conversation and fine dining. A holiday where the choices are all
yours.
Choose P&O Cruises, and the possibilities are almost endless.
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ITINERARY Southampton | La Coruna | Antigua | Tortola | St Maarten | Martinique | Barbados | Ponta Delgada - Azores | Southampton
Outside with Bath/Shower from £1,999pp(Obstructed View)
SPAIN, CARIBBEAN AND AZORES
SHIP ArcadiaDATE 22 November 2017DURATION 24 Nights
Barbados
Choose from £600 on board spending per cabin, Southampton parking or coach transfers
ITINERARY Fly UK to Valetta, Malta | Split, Croatia | Venice, Italy | Ravenna, Italy | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Valetta, Malta | Fly to UK
Outside with Bath/Shower from £799pp(Obstructed View)
CROATIA AND ITALY
SHIP OceanaDATE 27 April 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Venice
Choose from £150 on board spending per cabin, Southampton parking or coach transfers
ITINERARY Southampton | Stavanger | Olden | Innvikfjorden | Nordfjord | Andalsnes | Romsdalsfjord | Bergen | Southampton
Outside with Bath/Shower from £799pp(Obstructed View)
NORWEGIAN FJORDS
SHIP AzuraDATE 7 May 2017DURATION 7 Nights
Bergen
Choose from £200 on board spending per cabin, Southampton parking or coach transfers
ITINERARY Southampton | Lisbon, Portugal | Seville, Spain | Valencia, Spain | Ibiza, Balearic Islands | Cartagena, Spain | Gibraltar | Southampton
Outside with Bath/Shower from £699pp(Obstructed View)
PORTUGAL AND SPAIN
SHIP VenturaDATE 9 December 2017DURATION 12 Nights
Lisbon
Choose from £200 on board spending per cabin, Southampton parking or coach transfers
Select Prices shown are per person based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type and are subject to availability. Fly-cruise prices include economy class flights from/to London and transfers. Applicable to new Select Price bookings made between 23 December 2016 and 28 February 2017 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures between January 2017 and October 2018 and is inclusive of the P&O Cruises Select Price benefit of on-board spending money/car parking/return coach travel (choice of benefit dependent on cruise type, date, duration and time of booking).
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Why should you cruise with Celebrity Cruises?
Save up to £500 per stateroom on selected European sailings
Save up to £250 per stateroom on selected Rest Of The World sailings
Receive Free drinks on selected European and Rest Of The World sailings
With a choice of over 280 worldwide destinations, 2017/18 season is set to be Celebrity Cruises' most exciting yet. That means more overnight stays than ever before, including 10 double overnights. Added to this, an expanded range of sailings featuring Celebrity Cruises Jet Set Sail charter flights. Not to mention, you will be surrounded in contemporary modern luxury every mile of the way aboard one of Europe’s youngest
premium cruise fleets.
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ITINERARY Southampton | Funchal (Overnight) | Tenerife | Lanzarote | Vigo
Balcony Stateroom from £1,349pp
SPAIN & CANARIES CRUISE
SHIP Celebrity Eclipse®
DATE 18 October 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Tenerife
Save up to £500 per stateroom plus free drink
ITINERARY Miami | Charlotte Amalie | Tortola | St Johns | Bridgetown | Castries | Philipsburg
AquaClass from £1,619pp
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
SHIP Celebrity Equinoxsm
DATE 3 September 2017DURATION 12 Nights
Miami
Save up to £250 per stateroom plus free drinks
ITINERARY Cititavcecchia | Laspezia | Villefranche | Barcelona (Overnight) | Gibraltar | Malaga | Cartagena | Ibiza
Balcony Stateroom from £2,229pp
BEST OF WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
SHIP Celebrity Reflection®
DATE 8 May 2017DURATION 11 Nights
Barcelona
Save up to £500 per stateroom plus free drinks. Fly from Inflite private terminal at Stansted
ITINERARY Barcelona | Sete | Toulon | Villefranche | Civitavecchia | Naples | Valletta (Overnight) | Venice
Ocean View from £1,949pp
FRENCH RIVIERA CRUISE
SHIP Celebrity Constellation®
DATE 18 September 2017DURATION 10 Nights
Naples
Save up to £500 per stateroom plus free drinks. Fly from Inflite private terminal at Stansted
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Holland America Line epitomises the ultimate in worldwide premium travel experiences. Step onboard and find beautiful lounges adorned with fine art; spacious staterooms, many with private balconies; elegant restaurants serving gourmet cuisine, state of the art leisure amenities, all which give the company its reputation for offering classic elegance and incredible destinations
- with a modern twist.
Why should you cruise with Holland America Line? ITINERARY Barcelona | Cadiz | Gibraltar | Malaga | Alicante | Palma de Mallorca | Toulon | Corsica | Monte Carlo | Livorno | Civitavecchia (Rome)
Inside Cabin from £1,699pp
MEDITERRANEAN RIVIERAS
SHIP ms Westerdam DATE 16 June 2017DURATION 12 Nights
Livorno
Move up, get more - upgrade event! Book select Cruises and receive Stateroom upgrades, onboard spending money and and free regional flights!
ITINERARY Civitavecchia (overnight on board) | Dubrovnik | Montenegro | Nisos Kerkira | Katakolon | Piraeus | Istanbul (overnight on board) | Mykonos | Ephesus | Santorini | Naples | Civitavecchia
Inside Cabin from £1,299pp
TREASURES OF THE ADRIATIC
SHIP ms Koningsdam DATE 15 April 2017DURATION 15 Nights
Santorini
Move up, get more - upgrade event! Book select Cruises and receive Stateroom upgrades, onboard spending money and and free regional flights!
Up to $500 onboard spending moneyUp to 10% off select Journeys Ashore™
when booked before 15 March 2017
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time to cruise with Holland America Line
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All prices stated are cruise only. Fares are based on double occupancy and include Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Available for new bookings only, on the cruise portion of Alaska Land+Sea Journeys, not combinable with any other discounts, and not transferable or refundable. Offers are subject to availability and may be modified or withdrawn or sailing/departure dates may be substituted. Other restrictions may apply.
We cruised with Carnival for the first time in summer 2016 (on Carnival Vista around the Mediterranean). We thought it looked amazing - fabulous for our children (aged 14 and 11 years) – and we couldn’t believe what amazing value for money it was compared to going to an all-inclusive hotel. As a family we don’t really like to holiday all-inclusive as we all like to eat out and go out sightseeing and experiencing different things but we decided to book it, along with a few days in Salou to visit Port Aventura Theme Park and a couple of days after the cruise in Barcelona. We had an amazing time! As soon as we got on board we loved it - we enjoyed great food, amazing entertainment and lots of family fun. The children have said they can’t wait to go on another one and it was the best
holiday they’ve ever had.
Deborah, Travel Counsellor
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E X T E N DYOUR CRUISEWhy not extend your holiday with a pre- and post-
cruise stay? A holiday afloat combined with time on
dry land means you can soak up the sights before
boarding your ship or relax by the pool at your
tropical beachside villa before flying home.
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SINGAPORE3 NIGHTS FROM £159pp
Don’t leave without...
Enjoying High Tea or a Singapore Sling at Raffle Singapore
Having a gentle stroll around Gardens by the Bay
SYDNEY 3 NIGHTS FROM £240pp
Don’t leave without...
Visiting the Opera House
Taking a day trip to the Blue Mountains
Prices based 2 passengers sharing a 4* hotel room
VENICE3 NIGHTS FROM £135pp
Don’t leave without...
Taking a punt down one of the city’s picturesque waterways in an iconic
gondola
Sitting in St Mark's Square in the sunshine sipping a glass of Prosecco
watching the world go by
VANCOUVER 3 NIGHTS FROM £282pp
Don’t leave without...
Exploring British Columbia’s wine country
A spot of whale watching
Day 1 Fly with Finnair from the UK to Singapore. Transfer to Park Hotel Clarke Quay for 2 nights.
Day 4 Singapore Enjoy a gin sling in the colonial atmosphere of the
Raffles Hotel. Visit the Empress Place Building, the Thian Hock Keng Temple or mix with Singapore's elite in Orchard Road.
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) The air is filled with the cries of street hawkers and
honking horns. Bicycles, motorbikes and automobiles fly down the boulevards at dizzying speeds. And everywhere, friendly faces and warm greetings meet you. The port of Phu My (pronounced "Foo Me") is your gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau.
Day 7 Nha Trang, Vietnam Relax by clear turquoise waters, enjoy snorkelling, diving
or excellent seafood served with an exotic dragon fruit drink. Visit the Cham Towers of Pro Nagar built between the 7th and 12th centuries.
Day 8 Da Nang/Hue (Chan May) Hue is a World Heritage Site. Visitors will long remember
its imposing Imperial Citadel and the serene harmony of the Thien Mu Pagoda. Marble Mountain Beach, where American marines stormed ashore in 1965, is now an internationally renowned resort.
Day 9 At Sea
Day 10 Taipei (Keelung) The oldest Chinese reference to Taiwan dates back to the Han Dynasty in the 3rd century B.C.
Day 11 At Sea
Day 12 At Sea
Day 13 Osaka For centuries, Osaka was Japan's cultural and
commercial gateway to Asia - the point of entry both for trade goods and, most importantly, cultural influences.
Day 14 At Sea
Day 15 Shimizu
Day 16 Tokyo (Yokohama) Disembark and transfer to New Otani Hotel for four
nights. Contemporary Tokyo may be the most astonishing city on earth. It's a paradoxical mix of ancient tradition and postmodern culture.
Day 20 Tokyo Transfer to Tokyo airport for your Finnair flight back
to the UK.
I T I N E R A R YSOUTH EAST ASIA TO JAPAN
Set sail on-board Diamond Princess for this 14 night cruise around Southeast Asia and Japan. Sailing between Singapore and Tokyo, your itinerary includes ports of call in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hong Kong and Taipei. In Hong Kong, discover everything this colourful and exciting city has to offer. Stroll around
the famous Stanley Market, sample delicious foods from the street vendors, and take the vintage funicular to the summit of Victoria Peak. In Vietnam, explore the fabulous city of Ho Chi Minh; a dazzling blend of the old and the new, bustling streets and waterways, parks and museums, delicious street food and local markets.
SHIP Diamond PrincessDATE 6 April 2017DURATION 20 Nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• 2 nights pre-cruise 4* hotel B&B
• Singapore City Tour
• 14 night cruise on a full board basis
• 4 nights post-cruise 5* hotel Tokyo
• Mt Fuji and Hakone One Day Tour by Shinkansen
• Return flights from London Heathrow
FROM £4,095pp
Nha Trang
Taipei (Keelung)
Tokyo
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I T I N E R A R YGLACIERS & GRIZZLIES
Join Island Princess for a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Vancouver. Scenic views prevail as you sail the Inside Passage and ports of call include the Alaskan towns of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. The towns embrace fascinating histories emanating from Indian settlements
and the Gold Rush era as well as opportunities for exciting outdoor sports. Once you’ve got your “land legs” back, enjoy one of the premier grizzly bear viewing spots in the world, set amidst the snow-capped peaks of Canada's rugged coastline.
SHIP Island Princess DATE 10 September 2017DURATION 15 Nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Return flights from the UK
• All accommodation in Canada
• Transfers as specified
• 7 night cruise on a full board basis
• Domestic flights to Campbell River
• Whale watching tour in Campbell River
• 3 nights Knight inlet package
FROM £2,657pp
Juneau
Vancouver
Skagway
Day 1 Fly direct with British Airways from the UK to Vancouver. Transfer to Sutton Place Hotel for a three night stay.
Day 4 Vancouver It seems unlikely that a character named "Gassy Jack"
Deighton would be responsible for one of the most beautiful cities on the continent. But that's history for you. During the gold rush, Gassy Jack saw a chance to make money from the hordes of miners on their way to the Yukon. The saloon he built became the focus of the shanty town known as Gastown. From that ragtag group of shacks, modern Vancouver was born. Canada's third-largest city, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan place with a European feel and a personality all its own. It's a community with a rich ethnic mix - including the second-largest Chinatown in North America - and stunningly beautiful parks.
Day 5 At Sea Day 6 Juneau In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard
Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans." From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world.
Day 7 Skagway Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the
thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich.
Day 8 At SeaDay 9 Ketchikan Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's
the first major community travellers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings", a reference to a waterfall near town.
Day 10 At SeaDay 11 Vancouver Disembark and transfer to Sandman Hotel Vancouver
City Centre for one night.Day 12 Campbell River Transfer to Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River
for one night followed by two nights at Knight Inlet Lodge where you will experience Whale Watching and Grizzly Bear viewing.
Day 15 Transfer to Vancouver airport for your direct flight back to the UK.
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LITTLE ENGLAND & THE SOUTHERN
CARIBBEAN
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 Fly direct with Virgin Atlantic from the UK to Barbados. Transfer to Waves Hotel & Spa By Elegant Hotels for a seven night stay.
Day 8 Barbados High tea and cricket in the afternoons remains a
tradition on the very British island of Barbados, also called the "Little England" of the Caribbean. The Bajan landscape, with its breathtaking panoramas of oceans and valleys, and endless pink- and white-sand beaches, is one of the most majestic in the Southern Caribbean.
Day 9 St Lucia Lush green hills, black sand beaches, tranquil
blue lagoons and pink melting sunsets. This rainbow of colours can only be found on the unspoiled tropical retreat that is St. Lucia. Visitors are always awed by the array of hues offered by nature. Of course, there's equal grandeur in its magnificent coastline and famous twin mountains known as the Pitons.
Day 10 St Kitts
Day 11 St. Maarten St. Maarten is divided between French St. Martin
in the north and Dutch St. Maarten in the south. Both sides of this 37-square-mile island offer beautiful ocean vistas, gourmet cuisines, first-rate water sports and beaches, and some of the best duty-free shopping in the world.
Day 12 San Juan Historic San Juan, once nothing more than
cobblestone streets and the distinctive architecture of the Spanish who founded it, is now a modern world capital. Among the peaceful shaded courtyards and commanding colonial fortresses of El Morro and San Cristobal, you'll find a cosmopolitan city of wide boulevards, lively cafes, highly regarded galleries and designer boutiques.
Day 13 St. Thomas, USVI Not all of St. Thomas' treasures are buried. Most
of them are right in the open on this gorgeous island, home of the infamous Bluebeard's Tower. Whether looking for jewels, crystal, perfume and fine wines in the shops of Charlotte Amalie, or soaking up the sun on the incredible beaches, you'll marvel at the wealth of history on this treasure-filled paradise.
Day 14 At Sea
Day 15 Barbados Disembark and transfer to the airport for your
direct flight back to the UK.
SHIP Carnival FascinationDATE 10 May 2017DURATION 14 Nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Return flights from the UK
• All overseas transfers
• 7 night pre-cruise stay at Waves Hotel & Spa in a Standard Guest room on an All-Inclusive basis
• 7 nights onboard Carnival Fascination in an outside Oceanview cabin
• All local ground handling charges and taxes
FROM £2,657pp
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