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Issue 1 M A G A Z I N E Iceland: TOP 10 CITIES Land of Fire to see on a river cruise in Europe and Ice A Secret Caribbean On board Royal Clipper Half a World Away Venture off the beaten track ASIAN INDONESIA Festive A Magical Delights Mystery Tour Escapes River Cruise Highlights Welcome to the first issue of our new Sailaway Magazine, your window onto the fascinating world of cruising. Latest News from the World of Cruise Inside Sailaway you can find all the latest news on exciting new launches, plus Innovative Technology firsthand reviews of ships including the Three New Ships Top New Cruise Destinations superb Viking Star and stunning tall ship Sun and Sky From Royal Caribbean Royal Clipper. Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the from Riviera Travel Our destination features focus on the Seas, launched in May 2016 by Royal Launching in 2017, luxurious highlights of river cruising in Europe and Caribbean International, is the largest sister ships Emily Brontë, Thomas Asia, as well as a country that has made cruise ship in the world carrying 5,479 Hardy and Oscar Wilde will offer headlines recently - dramatic Iceland. passengers. Public areas include the the perfect blend of luxury, style Indonesia is an exciting new cruise innovative Bionic Bar where robots and elegance. They will cruise destination and we hope our feature along the beautiful Rhine, Moselle Viking Cruises is launching two create your favourite tipple, the whets your appetite for adventure. and Danube rivers, as well as new luxurious ocean ships in Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at the tranquil Dutch Waterways, Myanmar South America Don’t miss out on our competition on the 2017, Viking Sky and Viking Sun, sea, the spectacular Aquatheatre, plus with prices starting from £649pp Myanmar, formerly Burma, has been South America has a wealth of exciting back cover to win a digital camera! carrying 930 passengers. They eleven superb dining venues, from the including return flights from left untouched for a generation. Today cruise opportunities, including river will join sister ships Viking Star Coastal Kitchen to Sorrento’s Pizzeria. I hope you enjoy reading Sailaway. the UK. it is embracing visitors from all over cruises through the lush Amazon and Viking Sea, launched in 2015 Cruises start from just £702pp, cruise the world and fast becoming a popular rainforest, expedition voyages to the Best wishes and 2016 respectively. The ships only. cruise destination. The best way to unspoilt Chilean fjords and the unique will feature Scandinavian-inspired see this deeply spiritual country is on Galapagos Islands, and luxury cruises décor, reflecting the company’s Emerald Waterways a cruise along the mighty Irrawaddy between the colourful and exciting heritage, and offer itineraries to the River through the heart of Myanmar, cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos sun-drenched Mediterranean and Juliet Archer, Managing Director Adds to its Fleet visiting iconic sights including the Aires. Cruise and land tours also offer diverse Baltic cities, with prices Emerald Waterways is launching shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda in visits to breathtaking Machu Picchu starting from £2090pp including three new ships in 2017. Carrying Yangon and the breathtaking Bagan and hotel stays in the capital cities of return flights from the UK. CONTENTS just 182 guests, Emerald Destiny will temples. Lima and Quito. 2 Latest Cruise News join sister ships cruising the Rhine, 4 Top 10 cities to visit on a river Main and Danube rivers. Custom-built cruise in Europe 138-passenger Emerald Liberté will New Expedition Ships Launching cruise the Saône and Rhône Rivers 7 Festive Cruises in France, while Emerald Radiance, 9 A French Fancy: SS Catherine on carrying 112 passengers, will explore the Rhône Portugal’s terraced vineyards and wine-producing villages along the Half a World Away: Expedition 10 River Douro. Prices start from just Cruises £1295pp for a 7-night cruise with Indian Ocean Canada 13 A Secret Caribbean: Royal Clipper return flights from the UK. Scenic, Crystal Cruises, Ponant and The idyllic islands of the Indian Canada is rich in history, culture 15 Indonesia: A Magical Mystery Tour Hurtigruten are all launching brand Ocean are the perfect escape from and tradition, from picturesque 17 Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice new expedition ships in 2018/19. the hustle and bustle of everyday Newfoundland and Labrador on life, with golden beaches, swaying the East Coast to cosmopolitan 18 Spotlight On Aegean Odyssey With state-of-the-art, innovative and style. For more information features, these ships will take guests on these exciting new expedition palm trees and secluded coves. Try a Vancouver on the West Coast, gateway 19 A Barge Less Ordinary to the most remote regions in the ships, please see the feature on relaxing island-hopping cruise around to the rugged Rocky Mountains the Seychelles, with opportunities and dramatic scenery of Alaska. 20 Asian Delights: River Cruise world, without sacrificing comfort Page 10 to swim and snorkel, or a small Experience a unique expedition cruise Highlights catamaran cruise exploring the coral with thrilling Zodiac excursions and 23 Star of the Seas: Viking Star atolls of the Maldives. Some cruises expert guides, or combine a cruise 24 A Week on the Canal du Midi combine the exotic Indian Ocean with to Alaska with a tour of the Rocky Flying Clipper, expected to game safaris or visits to Cape Town in Mountains, including the famous 27 Tripping the Light Fantastic Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre set sail at the end of 2017, South Africa. Rocky Mountaineer train. 28 Photography competition The luxurious 128-passenger Joie de will be the fourth addition to Vivre is set to join the Uniworld fleet in the Star Clippers’ fleet and 2017, offering cruises along the beautiful All prices and offers are based on two adults sharing a cabin, are the world’s largest square The island of Borneo is one of the correct at time of going to press, subject to availability, apply to new River Seine. The ship will feature lavishly rigger with a total of 35 sails. most biodiverse areas on earth, and bookings only, cannot be applied retrospectively and can be withdrawn appointed, uniquely designed cabins at any time. Terms and conditions apply. All the flight-inclusive holidays Carrying just 300 guests, home to the endangered Bornean in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When and original works of art, in line with she will offer intimate and orangutan. Take a unique cruise you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it the rest of the Uniworld fleet. A 7-night and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, cruise, hotels authentic voyages under along the upper Kapuas River from and other services) is listed on it. all-inclusive cruise from Paris with visits full sail, combining tradition, Sanggau, through the remote region Blue Water Holidays Ltd is a company registered in England and to the Normandy beaches leads in at Wales, number 4085664. Registered Office: Bowers Wharf, relaxation and informality. of Kalimantan, with visits to traditional Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PD. £2099pp with return UK flights. Borneo tribal communities. 2 01756 706523 www.bluewaterholidays.com www.bluewaterholidays.com 01756 706523 3 TOP 10 CITIES 5 Lyon, France Lyon offers a wealth of gastronomic delights from the amazing displays to visit on a river cruise in Europe in the covered market of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse to the Lyonnais A European river cruise takes you into the heart of some of the specialities to be sampled in an world’s most impressive cities. Moor in the centre of town and walk authentic bouchon. Sophisticated to the highlights of the city from your convenient floating hotel. With shopping and a lively nightlife contrast complimentary guided tours on most river cruises, this is the most well with the beautiful Old Quarter with its narrow winding streets, fascinating relaxing and hassle-free way of seeing the magnificent cities of Europe. museums and historic attractions of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de 9 Porto, Portugal Fourvière, from where stunning views 7 Venice, Italy A fascinating mix of vibrant port and of Lyon can be enjoyed. 1 Budapest, Hungary 4 Seville, Spain This atmospheric city enchants with medieval old town, the home of Port Drenched in Andalusian sun, Seville River Rhône cruises usually spend its maze of narrow canals lined with wine sits at the mouth of the River A beautiful city of two halves, with is a charismatic, flamboyant city of a full day in Lyon crumbling Renaissance palazzo and Douro, spanned by the iconic Ponte old Buda and cosmopolitan Pest fiestas and history, with Moorish and crossed by myriad bridges. The Grand de Dom Luís (Dom Luís Bridge). Enjoy straddling the mighty Danube, linked Roman influences in abundance. Canal lives up to its name with glorious a glass of the local tipple in one of by the iconic Chain Bridge. Pest’s Notable examples are the world’s Venetian architecture along its banks, the lively bars in the riverside alleys elegant streets lined with graceful largest Baroque Cathedral with a leading to the dramatic Basilica di of Ribeira, or visit the beautiful Beaux mansions lead to the vast and imposing belltower previously employed as the San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, Arts train station, over a century old Hero’s Square, whilst across the river minaret of the Aljama Mosque, and the home of the doge. Lose yourself in and decorated with azulejos, the is Buda Castle and the fairytale turrets exquisite Alcázar Real (Royal Palace), the labyrinth of narrow backstreets, exquisite blue and white tiles for of Fisherman’s Bastion.