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elcome to CRUISE 2015, your ultimate hopping holidays in the Caribbean, exotic on your first cruise, we have that covered too. gWuide to cruise destinations. journeys in Asia and voyages around South Our top-10 reasons to cruise is followed by The fabulous variety of places you can visit America. You can even go wildlife-spotting in practical advice on everything from dining on a cruise, waking up with a new place to the Galapagos or get your chills on a trip to and entertainment to how to choose your explore every day, remains one of the top Antarctica or the Arctic. cabin and why a cruise is such a great holiday reasons to take a holiday at sea. Cruise 2015 has information about all for families. Add to that the fact you only have to these places and more to help whet your Bon voyage! unpack once and it’s easy to see why more appetite. Whether you’ve cruised before or are KEITH ELLIS than 1.7 million British holidaymakers these considering your first holiday at sea, this is the Publisher/Managing Editor, days* choose to cruise. There are cruises place to start planning. Cruise Trade News close to home in the Mediterranean, island- And if you’re still a bit unsure what awaits * Figures provided by the Cruise Lines International Association.

Published by Cruiseworthy Media Top 10 reasons 10 Tadorne Road, Tadworth, Surrey, to take a cruise 4-5 KT20 5TD, United Kingdom. Keith Ellis: Publisher/Managing Editor [email protected] What’s new Tel: +44 (0) 1737 812411, with cruise 6-7 Mob: 07802 256275 Jane Archer: Editor/Journalist [email protected] How to choose Sara Macefield: Journalist your cabin 8 Giles Ellis Creative: Design & Production Tel: +44 (0) 1444 480491 [email protected] What is www.gileselliscreative.com ultra-luxury? 11 Material in this publication are the copyright of the title publisher and may not Taking the be repro-duced without written permission of the publisher. Prices were correct at the kids 12-13 time of writing and can go up or down. Front cover illustration What to do Oceania Cruises in Cannes. on board 14 Dining out 16 Cruiseworthy Media. The UK’s longest established Entertainment 17 trade, industry and consumer cruise publisher... Cruising from the UK 18-19 Cruise and stay 22-24

Themed and special event cruising 25 Why take a world cruise 26-27 Destination guide 29-80 Who goes where 82-83 What’s included 84-85

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The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 3 A world of choice Voyage around the world, cruise the Mediterranean or Baltic, or sail around Asia. The easy way to travel The choice is boundless. There’s island- Check in, hop on board, unpack (your suitcase hopping in the Caribbean and cruises along will be delivered to your cabin or suite) and the coasts of Canada and New England. Want relax as your floating hotel brings each something more exotic? You can c2ruise to destination to you. It really is that easy. No Antarctica and the Arctic, sail through the need for numerous flights or to pack and Northwest Passage, go on wildlife safaris in unpack as you island-hop around the the Galapagos and voyage around the Caribbean, tour the Mediterranean or enjoy Kimberley in Australia. history and culture in the Baltic. For more on destinations see p29-81. Top 10 reasons Suite dreams With everything from inside cabins to luxurious suites as big as apartments, there is accommodation to suit every pocket on a cruise ship. On a budget? Check out the inside cabins. There’s no window but with so much happening on the ship you won’t spend much time in there. Ready to 6splash out? There are cabins with balconies and suites with separate living and sleeping space. If money is no object, there are suites with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, private gyms, even grand pianos. And so to bed, p8. Suits you sir! Want to dress up? Or down? Whatever your fancy, there is a cruise to suit. Consider Family fun Cunard and P&O Cruises if you want to join More than 1.5 million youngsters aged 17 and the Downton crowd; think Norwegian Cruise under go on cruises each year because there’s Line if you want to leave the tux at home and so much fun stuff for them to do if you pick a go casual all the way. Most cr7uise lines are family-friendly ship. They could be learning to somewhere in between, with one or two surf, scooting down high-speed water slides, formal nights per seven-night cruise but zip-wiring or walking over tightropes. Then mostly a dark suit and tie will suffice there are the kids’ and teen clubs with non- for the men, with smart trousers, skirts stop activities ranging from arts and crafts to or dresses for the ladies. pool parties and discos for youngsters aged three to 17 - all at no charge. Cruising with the kids, p125-13. 4 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide It’s showtime! Stay in shape Song-and-dance productions in the theatre Everyone loves to eat on a cruise ship but a week are the staple diet of cruise ship or more at sea is also a great way to get into entertainment, but there are also acrobatic shape. Modern cruise ships have large gyms and aerial acts, comedians and live bands in equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, from the bars and lounges. There are shows in the treadmills and cycles to cross-trainers and weight theatres most evenings, but also game training. There are yoga, Pilates4 and stretching shows and quizzes. A lot of the big ships classes (mostly at an extra cost); many ships have evening film shows on giant poolside have TRX training, which uses suspension cords movie screens. for a full body workout, high-intensity spinning Entertainment at sea, p17/25. classes and cardio boxing classes. to take a cruise

Food for thought A day at sea With lavish breakfasts, lunches and five-course Ever wondered how dinners included in the cruise price, you’ll never to mix a cocktail? go hungry on a cruise. Help yourself in the self- Or spot a good service or pop down to the dining room for wine? Days at sea waiter service. New cruise sh9ips also have are a perfect time alternative restaurants (usually with a price to discover new attached) serving everything from Italian tratorrias skills, from to Asian eateries and steakhouses. On P&O ballroom dancing Cruises’ ships, you can dine in a restaurant with to wine-tasting menus devised by Marco Pierre White; Crystal and even napkin Cruises has an Asian restaurant created by sushi folding. You could king Nobu Matsuhisa.. alternatively spend Consuming issues, p16. the day with a good book or treat yourself to a massage, facial, Value guaranteed manicure or pedicure Your cruise price will include breakfast, lunch in the spa. Cruise with and dinner in the dining room or self-service, Voyages to Antiquity or as well as all entertainment. Some cruise Swan Hellenic, or to lines additionally include gratuities, others the poles with include drinks, gratuities and speciality Hurtigruten, and sea dining. Cruise with Hebridean Island Cruises days will be filled with and your shore excursions will be included; erudite lectures about choose Regent Seven Seas Cruises and you the history, culture can leave your wallet at home as flights, and wildlife of transfers, shore excursions, drinks, speciality 1the places y0 ou’ll dining, gratuities and internet (selected be visiting. suites only) are included. Will I be bored?, p14. What’s included, p84-85. 8

Reasons to take a cruise | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 5 Only the best Celebrity Cruises has some suite treats for passengers booking its top-end accommodation after April 2015, including a dedicated restaurant, VIP lounge and 24-hour butler service. Book a Royal, Penthouse or Reflection suite and you’ll even free alcoholic and soft drinks, and unlimited internet access. celebritycruises.co.uk

Welcome to the Azores Azores, the 550-passenger ship formerly called Athena, has been chartered by Cruise & Maritime Voyages. It enters service in CMV colours in January 2015, starting with a 30-day voyage round-trip from Bristol Avonmouth to the Caribbean. cruiseandmaritime.com Highlights of 2 015

N-ice way to travel Polar specialist Quark Expeditions is offering paddleboarding in Antarctica on Endeavour, an Escape to ice-strengthened vessel that’s joining its fleet in the future November 2015. Think surfing with a paddle Miami will be welcoming but without the roller-coaster waves. Norwegian Cruise Line’s quarkexpeditions.com. next new ship, Norwegian Escape, when it launches in October 2015. The 4,200- passenger ship will be the biggest in the Norwegian fleet and sail seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises that visit Tortola; St. Thomas and Nassau in the Bahamas. ncl.co.uk

Dalmation delights Small is beautiful on SeaDream Yacht Club’s 2015 Mediterranean cruises, as its 112-passenger vessels visit ports the big ships can only dream about. Options include seven-day cruises along the coast of Croatia and island-hopping in the Greek isles. seadream.com

6 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Bermuda is back! After a break of two years, Holland America Line is resurrecting its seven-night cruises to Bermuda on Veendam in 2015, sailing round- trip from Boston instead of New York. The ship stays in Hamilton for three A date with death nights so there’s time It’s the ultimate whodunit at sea – a Poison, Murder and Mystery to enjoy the pink sandy cruise to the Canary Islands on Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ beaches and explore Boudicca. The action starts as soon as everyone is on board on the island’s British July 24 2015 and runs through to the grand finale at Alnwick heritage. Castle in Northumberland, home of the UK’s only poison garden. hollandamerica.com fredolsencruises.com

Now we are four Le Lyrial is the fourth in a series of yacht-like ships launched by Ponant. The vessel, which enters service in April 2015, will have bigger suites than its three sisters, bringing capacity down from 264 to 244. It will spend an inaugural season cruising Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Turkey. ponant.com Around the world in 180 days Why race around the world in Phileas Fogg style when you can take your time and do it in style on a 180-day voyage with Oceania Cruises. The line has two epic round-the-world cruises in 2015 sailing round-trip from Miami on Insignia, a recently-revamped 684-passenger ship, with another in 2016. oceaniacruises.com

Jamie goes to sea Jamie Oliver is adding a touch of celebrity to the dining on Royal Caribbean International’s new ship Anthem of the Seas, which will be sailing from Southampton when it launches in April 2015. As well as a branch of Jamie’s Italian, the ship will offer an end to main dining rooms and set seating. royalcaribbean.co.uk What’s cooking? If food be the music of life, then hop on Britannia, the new ship P&O Cruises is launching in March 2015. It will have a cookery kitchen fashioned by TV’s Saturday Kitchen chef James Martin, an Indian restaurant by Atul Kochhar, gala night dishes created by Marco Pierre White and sweet treats from Cake Boy Eric Lanlard. pocruises.com

What’s New | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 7 And so to bed

Sara Macefield offers a guiding Cabin prices are determined by their grade, hand through the maze of cabins of course, but also their location on the ship. and suites. Rooms on the lowest decks are the cheapest; those on the higher decks are more expensive. You usually also pay a premium for a more nce you have chosen your cruise, it’s time central position (although the most expensive Oto choose where you’re going to sleep. That suites are sometimes at the very front and very can be very confusing given the numerous back of the ship). names and cabin grades on offer (up to 30 in Which cabin you choose obviously some cases) on the megaships, so it’s worth depends how much you want to spend, but bearing in mind a simple fact: there are other things to consider. If you are There are just four types of cabin. susceptible to sea-sickness, pick a cabin on a • Inside – these are cheapest cabins, inside the lower deck in the middle of the ship as there will ship with no window or porthole. be less movement if you hit rough weather. • Outside – these have a window or porthole If you are sensitive to noise, avoid a room but it won’t open. just below the lido deck, the gym or close to the • Balcony – these cabins have their own engine room; if mobility is an issue, private verandas. accommodation close to the lifts and • Suite – a suite correctly has separate sleeping restaurants (usually at the back) makes sense. and living areas (either different rooms or There are cabins and suites near the spa a curtain between the two) but some cruise for those who want to pamper themselves but lines use this moniker to mean a more not walk too far (these often have direct access spacious cabin. to the spa and come with extra amenities Another area of confusion for cruising including free and unlimited access to the newcomers is the term stateroom, which is thermal suite). If you are travelling with children, simply a word all the cruise lines now use to you may want to pick a cabin close to the kids’ describe a cabin. Don’t be fooled by the name. clubs and children’s facilities or one of the family At the end of the day, it’s still a cabin. suits some lines offer. Cabins come with a range of fixtures and Most cabins are doubles or twins, but a few fittings as standard. You can certainly expect a cruise ships have single cabins, notably those TV (and sometimes a DVD), a minibar or fridge operated by Voyages to Antiquity, Saga and a hairdryer, and most cabins have private Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, P&O Cruises safes. All have ensuite bathrooms with baths and Thomson Cruises. Norwegian Cruise Line’s or showers (or sometimes both); the best Norwegian Epic, Breakaway and Getaway have cruise lines provide an unlimited supply of studio cabins for lone travellers that come with luxury toiletries. access to a private singles lounge. Cunard In short, it’s everything you would expect added nine single cabins to Queen Elizabeth from a modern hotel room – and some- during a refit in May 2014 and nine will be times more. added to Queen Victoria in January 2015.

8 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide A WORLD AWAY FROM ORDINARY CRUISING

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A life of luxury

Do you dream of living the Champagne lifestyle? Then book an ultra- Six-star cruise lines luxury cruise and live the dream, says Jane Archer. Crystal Cruises Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (Europa 2) Hebridean Island Cruises hile all cruising is regarded as a luxurious cost of the cruise (including unlimited hWoliday, not all cruise ships were built equal, Champagne) so you have the luxury of never Regent Seven Seas Cruises with a select few at the top of the tree offering worrying whose turn it is to buy a round. It’s Seabourn the ultimate in opulent living. a perk that also helps to make the ships SeaDream Yacht Club We’re talking about cruise lines with more friendly. Silversea intimate small ships that hold between 50 and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is the exception just over 1,000 passengers, and have large but the company includes minibar drinks in cabins and suites (most with balconies) that the price and is now including a beverage are serviced by a butler as well as room credit for British passengers of up to €200 stewards. Their ships also have lots of per person to help sweeten the bar bill. personal space, both indoors and on the open The good news is that this opulent deck so you don’t have to rise early to put lifestyle has become very affordable as the your towel on a sun lounger. cruise lines have held prices while adding These cruise lines (see list this page) have more in the package including gratuities open seating restaurants that allow you to dine and, with the odd exception, speciality when you want and to sit with whoever you dining. On Regent, almost everything is wish, increasingly they stay longer in favourite included, even unlimited internet usage for ports so there is more time ashore and most passengers in top-end suites, so you can have abandoned formal nights in favour of walk off at the end without a bill. You’ll find Premium brand smart casual attire (but some have formal details of what each cruise lines includes cruise lines optional evenings now and then for those who on p84-85. like to dress up). Service is quietly efficient and Below this layer of six-star cruise lines, Azamara Club Cruises friendly, and don’t be surprised when the there’s a division of premium small ship Ponant barmen remember your favourite tipple after companies (see right) that are less inclusive Cunard just one visit to the lounge. but also offer the luxury of good service, Oceania Cruises Most of the top-end cruise lines also open-seating restaurants, quality dining and include soft and alcoholic beverages in the a casual environment.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 11 Cruising Never thought of taking the children on a family cruise? It’s time to think again, says Sara Macefield.

ow many family holidays take you to a But cruising’s biggest strength is the wall- dHifferent destination every day, and give you to-wall childcare that caters for all ages, from a choice of places to dine, fun-filled kids’ tiny tots to world-weary teenagers, in clubs and activities galore – and all for no nurseries, kids’ clubs and teen hangouts, as extra cost? well as a host of onboard attractions. The answer is a cruise, of course. In fact We’re talking everything from climbing holidays at sea are such a favourite with walls and bowling alleys to ice-skating rinks families that some 1.5 million youngsters aged and water slides, plus the chance to party or 17 and under go on a cruise each year, some breakfast with the likes of Mickey Mouse and 85,000 of them from the UK. friends aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Shrek Lots of cruise lines have caught on to this and other DreamWorks characters are on burgeoning market, offering special child several Royal Caribbean International vessels prices and a host of fun activities on board. and Dora the Explorer and Nickelodeon Italian line MSC Cruises even offers free characters sail on selected Norwegian Cruise sailings for the under-18s if they share a cabin Line ships. with two adults (but they have to pay port The resort-style ships have a wide choice taxes and flights). of family-friendly accommodation, from family With so many cruise companies now cabins with sofa beds or bunks that drop departing from UK shores, family cruising is a down from the ceiling to inter-connecting doddle. You just drive to the ship and your cabins and suites. holiday starts as soon as you step aboard. No There are water machines on deck or in restless kids hanging around airports or the buffet restaurants where youngsters can getting bored on flights. help themselves to drinks for free (and some

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have free ice-cream). Fizzy drinks cost extra eight years or older) can enjoy hauling up the but most cruise lines sell soda cards, which is sails and climbing the mast to the Crow’s more cost-effective than buying as you go. Nest, along with visits to deserted beaches Having decided a cruise is for you, the key and kayaking trips. is to choose a ship best suited to your children’s needs. All at sea Don’t be afraid that you’ll be left twiddling It’s an age thing your thumbs on sea days. Modern cruise Land ahoy A few lines take youngsters from six months ships are packed to the funnels with facilities upwards, though Disney Cruise Line takes tots and activities. On port days you can do as much or as aged from just three months. They are catered One of the most exciting trends has little as you want. Parents with very young for in onboard nurseries, parent and baby been the proliferation of onboard water children sometimes find it easier and more play areas and with babysitting sessions, parks. Disney’ two newest ships have an relaxing to stay on the ship and revel in though these may carry a charge, especially AquaDuck water coaster that weaves around having the decks and the pool almost to late at night. the tip deck and through the funnel; themselves. Children are generally not accepted into Norwegian Cruise Line has wild water slides Some cruise lines allow parents to kids’ clubs unaccompanied until they are three on its newer vessels; Carnival lays claim leave their children in the kids’ clubs while years old, and most require them to be toilet to having introduced the first ropes course they go ashore, but if you want to go trained; if your child is not, expect to be at sea. together there are family-friendly summoned when their nappy needs changing. Royal Caribbean International's larger excursions including trips to water parks, Clubs are divided into different age groups, ships took deck activities to new levels with bike rides or whale-watching trips. Some roughly along the lines of two to five, six to their climbing walls, FlowRider surf lines even offer special teen-only outings eight, and nine to 12, offering an action- simulators, H2O water play zones and zip ashore for youngsters wanting to shake packed programme of activities that includes wire rides. Its new Quantum-class ships will off mum and dad. pizza-making classes, ice-cream parties and even have dodgem cars and a skydiving When it come to destinations, the sporting challenges. simulator. Mediterranean is always a popular family Some ships also have water-themed play Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and choice due to the wealth of destinations. If areas and toddler pools, outdoor play areas various others have giant on-deck movie you don’t want to sail from the UK, it is attached to the kids’ clubs and sections in the screens where children can catch a film while only a short flight to main European ports buffet restaurants for young diners. playing in the pool, while some Norwegian such as Barcelona and Venice. Teens aged 13 to 17 are either grouped Cruise Line ships even boast bowling alleys. Further afield, the Caribbean offers a together or split into two groups, with If all this leaves you feeling exhausted, tropical alternative and more relaxed “tweens” aged between 12 and 14 and teens take heart from the news that parents aren’t pace, but bear in mind it’s a long flight aged 15 to 17. They can enjoy adult-free areas forgotten either. Even child-friendly ships time of around nine hours. with comfy sofas, plasma-screen TVs, video have spots where couples can grab some Alaska is a less obvious choice for game consoles with the latest PlayStation “me” time in adult-only areas, as well as kids, but great fun for older children games, and Wii gaming areas. sumptuous spas and à la carte restaurants thanks to adventurous activities such as Some lines leave youngsters to chill out where they can enjoy a meal for two while bear-spotting and whale-watching, and do their own thing, while others arrange the children are having fun in the kids’ clubs. climbing glaciers or snowmobiling. dance classes, talent contests and parties. On some ships, teens can even enjoy their own spa treatments. All kids’ clubs are free of charge during sea days; on port days some stay shut while others charge a child-minding fee. Late evening sessions, which can run into the early hours, also carry a charge. While the larger mass-market ships offer the best facilities, upmarket lines such as Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises also have their own youth programmes. And if your children are more gregarious, it might be worth considering one of Star Clippers’ tall ships, where youngsters (think

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 13 Even the itchiest of feet will be kept busy on a cruise, says Jane Archer.

ith a programme of back-to-back quizzes and Photoshop, iPad and other aWctivities and entertainment scheduled from computer classes. Crystal Cruises has 7am until the wee small hours, you never have language classes on many of its departures, time to be bored on a cruise. especially in Italy, so you can learn a few There are two types of day on a cruise – useful phrases to use when you go ashore. those when the ship is docked or at anchor On cultural cruise lines such as Voyages and most people are enjoying sights ashore, to Antiquity or Swan Hellenic, sea days are and sea days, when you can relax and watch devoted to scholarly lectures about the the ocean go by or run yourself ragged trying history, culture or archaeology of the places to do every thing they offer. you are visiting. You’ll learn all about the Activities start early, with morning exercise Egyptian pharaohs on cruises through the classes – yoga or Pilates maybe, or TRX Suez Canal, about the fighting in Gallipoli training, which is the latest keep-fit craze. during the First World War on a voyage Once you’ve worked off the calories and then through the Dardanelles into the Black Sea. If refuelled with a spot of breakfast, the day you are cruising to the North or South Poles starts in earnest. with the likes of Hurtigruten, Compagnie du Activities vary but often there’ll be line- Ponant or Lindblad, expect lectures about dancing, ballroom dancing, bridge classes and whales, penguins, polar bears and birds you lectures in the spa about how to detox, stay are likely to encounter. slim or the wonders of acupuncture. You can Come evening, the entertainment also be pampered in the spa, with massages, continues – everything from production facials, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures shows, cabaret acts, aerial acrobats and among a long list of options. classical singers to live bands, karaoke and Several lines have wine-tasting sessions, nightclubs. Needless to say, the greatest often at an extra cost, and cooking choice is on the big resort-style ships as they demonstrations. On Oceania Cruises’ Marina have multiple theatres, show lounges and and Riviera, P&O Cruises’ new ship Britannia bars. The fun goes on until everyone has and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2, you can gone to bed, which can be anything from learn to cook in purpose-built ‘kitchens’ for an 10.30pm on ships that appeal to older extra fee. people to the wee small hours on Carnival’s All the cruise lines have port talks, with party ships. destination experts who highlight what to see Whenever you turn in, just remember and where to shop at the various ports you’ll you’ll likely need to be up bright and early be visiting. There are also classical concerts, next day because it starts all over again.

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Sailing exclusively from Southampton for the duration of summer 2015, Anthem of the SeasSM takes cruising to a whole new level. With unprecedented features including up-to-the-minute technology, transformative venues, the introduction of some fantastic new entertainment and of course, Dynamic Dining, the fleet’s latest, greatest cruise ship is sure to WOW you in every possible way. Here’s just a snapshot of the amazing features onboard our groundbreaking new ship…

ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOOD & DRINK TWO70° SEAPLEX JAMIE’S ITALIAN A state-of-the-art, transformative venue that comes alive The largest indoor active space at sea, including Handmade, seasonal dishes, all driven by Jamie Oliver’s when the sun goes down. dodgems and Circus School. love of Italian cooking. VISTARAMA NORTH STAR SILK A world first! This amazing digital show transforms Soar 300ft above sea level in this jewel-like capsule The spices of the Far East bring new flavours with the seascape into unbelievable views. for unparalleled, 360° views. a Pan-Asian menu. ROBOSHOW RIPCORD BY iFLY® AMERICAN ICON GRILL Six massive Roboscreens® soar, twist and spin Another first at sea. Experience the exhilaration Classic American comfort food with a modern twist. on robotic arms, dancing collaboratively with of skydiving on the ship! live performers.

GET THE EXPERT’S OPINION MAIN IMAGE VISTARAMA We’ve invited Jason Bradbury, TV’s gadget expert, 1. SEAPLEX2. NORTH STAR3. JAMIE OLIVER to have a sneak peek at the latest exciting technology that we’ve introduced on our new Quantum Class ships. Watch the video and find out more about all the exciting new features on royalcaribbean.co.uk

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16:22 Consuming issues

Jane Archer tucks in to every But modern cruise ships also have when you have had enough or want more. cruisers favourite subject – food! speciality restaurants (the newest ships big A few cruise lines link their speciality have six or more) and Chef’s Table restaurants to celebrated chefs. Marco experiences that are more intimate, offer a Pierre White is behind the menus in the o on any cruise ship and you can be more personal service and serve food that is White Room on P&O Cruises’ Ventura and eGating morning, noon and night. It all starts cooked to order. Reservations are needed and he has restaurants on six of the company’s with breakfast – one for early-risers followed mostly they cost extra – expect to pay other ships. He will also be creating the by a full spread of bacon, eggs, sausages, anything from £5 to £60 per person. menus for gala night in the dining room on fruit, pastries and more, and then a cut-down Steakhouses, Italian eateries and P&O’s new ship Britannia. Michelin-starred version for those having a lie-in. restaurants specialising in Mediterranean Atul Kochhar has Indian and Asian If you are really hungry you can partake in cuisine are the most popular alternative dining restaurants on Azura, Ventura, Arcadia them all, but leave some space because options, but there are also French bistros, and Aurora, and he will also have an outlet before breakfast has even been cleared away, Sushi bars, Indian and Asian outlets and more. on Britannia. out comes lunch. That runs into afternoon tea Celebrity Silhouette and Reflection, two Crystal Cruises’ two ships have a and before you know it, the restaurants are ships operated by Celebrity Cruises, have Japanese-style restaurant and sushi bar open for dinner. It goes without saying that posh grills on the top decks where you can created by Nobu Matsuhisa and an Italian you can pile on the pounds during a holiday make pizzas and cook your own meat (but the eatery linked to Piero Selvaggio, while at sea! chef will do it if you prefer to chat with your Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 has a restaurant All cruise ships have self-service buffets friends). Several Royal Caribbean ships have created by acclaimed US chef Todd and waiter-service dining rooms (two or three Izumi, an Asian restaurant where you cook English. Jamie Oliver has a Jamie’s Italian on the bigger ships) that are mostly open for your meat on hot volcanic rocks brought to the on Royal Caribbean International’s breakfast, lunch and dinner, and food served table. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic, Quantum of the Seas, which launches in in these venues is included in the cost of the Breakaway and Getaway have Moderno, a November 2014. The Naked Chef will also cruise. All ships also have poolside grills Brazilian steakhouse where hunks of meat have an outlet on Anthem of the Seas, serving burgers, hotdogs and fries, and on big skewers are sliced table-side. Red which will sail from Southampton starting likewise these are included in the price. and green stop and go cards indicate in April.

To share or not to share

Several cruise ships continue to operate a dine when you like (often you’ll need to two-sitting dining system where you are make a reservation and pay a supplement). allocated a table and time to eat (early or late On Quantum and Anthem of the Seas, seating) in the evening, invariably sharing with two new ships launching in November other people chosen at random, but this is 2014 and April 2015 respectively, Royal rapidly changing. Caribbean is scrapping the main dining Increasingly, cruise lines are also offering room and replacing it with five smaller open-seating, where you can turn up to dine restaurants, each complimentary and when you want and request a private table, or serving different menus, so you can decide make a reservation if you don’t want to risk when, where and with whom to dine each having to wait for space. evening. The choice includes and American Cruise lines including Crystal, Carnival, grill, Asian eatery and The Grande, which Princess and Holland America Line offer a mix has a formal dress code each evening. of the two systems to cater for all Some maitre d’s juggling with open preferences. On Royal Caribbean and seating have ‘sharing tables’ where you join Celebrity Cruises, you have to have fixed other passengers for the evening. These dining unless you pre-pay tour gratuities, are a nice way to meet people, especially if when you can choose open seating. you are travelling alone, and if you don’t get Norwegian Cruise Line dropped fixed on, well you are only together for the one dining many years ago and instead offers a evening because next day you’ll be sitting variety of restaurant styles where you can with another random set of folk.

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signature entertainment venues including Two70˚ - a relaxing daytime hangout that remember changes at night into a high-tech entertainment venue staging multi- dimensional shows. The ship also has a skydiving simulator and SeaPlex, a large venue that offers everything from dodgem cars and roller- skating to basketball and disco nights. Quantum will be staging the smash hit musical Mamma Mia in the theatre, while the Queen musical We Will Rock You will be on sister ship Anthem of the Seas, which sails from Southampton starting April 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line is staging former Broadway and West End musical Legally Blonde on its newest ship Norwegian Prepare to be dazzled as the lights Norwegian Cruise Line passengers will find Getaway, which also has a dinner show in The come down on the new-look Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob Illusionarium, featuring top magicians and Showtime! SquarePants on selected cruises thanks to supernatural special effects. Norwegian’s tie-up with Nickelodeon. Royal Musical attractions are a popular theme. Caribbean International’s partnership with Holland America Line has expanded its BB ne of the most derogatory put-downs for DreamWorks means characters such as Shrek King Blues Club, based on the Memphis aOspiring entertainers is to be branded as being and Kung Fu Panda make regular club and featuring top Blues musicians, while fit to perform on cruise ships. That’s a appearances on its ships. And of course you Carnival Cruise Lines has Carnival Live, comment made by people who know nothing can hop on any Disney ship and meet up with a concert series featuring well-known about the revolution in entertainment that Mickey and his pals. names which in 2014 included REO has taken place on the high seas over the past Many of the newest vessels have state-of- Speedwagon, Jennifer Hudson, Foreigner few years. the-art facilities that have helped to push the and Lady Antebellum. The tired old variety-type shows that gave boundaries of cruise ship entertainment with Thomson Cruises adds an extra beat to its cruise entertainment such a bad name have more unique productions and interactive transatlantic voyages with Big Band cruises, virtually disappeared, to be replaced by experiences. plus soul and Motown sailings, while Cunard productions and performances that, in some When Royal Caribbean unveiled Oasis of has a 2015 line-up of famous and eminent cases, have come straight from London’s the Sea and Allure of the Seas, together the speakers ranging from former South African West End or Broadway. And that’s not to world’s largest ships, it took shows to a new president F W De Clerk to actor Robert Powell. mention the performances by international level with its AquaTheatre which staged Regent Seven Seas Cruises has linked singing stars, illusionists and comedians and thrilling displays of high dives and aquabatics, with experienced show producer Jean Ann lectures by eminent speakers and celebrities. and premiered West End hits Hairspray Ryan to introduce a new series of productions Some cruise companies have also teamed and Chicago. based around dance, circus skills, Broadway up with leading brands to bring well-known Its new ship Quantum of the Seas, and Hollywood movies that are being characters and game shows onboard. launching in November 2014, has a clutch of introduced across its fleet.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 17 Cool Britannia

Style: American Celebrity Cruises British Crystal Cruises Cruise & Maritime Voyages Holland America Line Fred Olsen Princess Cruises P&O Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Saga Cruises Royal Caribbean International Swan Hellenic Voyages of Discovery Anglo-American Cunard (British atmosphere, Luxury/ultra-luxury dollar currency) Celebrity Cruises Crystal Cruises Cultural cruise lines Cunard Hebridean Island Cruises Holland America Line Swan Hellenic Oceania Cruises Voyages of Discovery Regent Seven Seas Cruises

18 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Why fly when you can take a cruise from the UK?

orget flying. These days it’s cool to cruise fFrom the UK. So cool, in fact, that almost as many people sailed from a British port last year as took a flycruise. And the numbers are continuing to grow at such a pace that experts reckon the split will be 50:50 in a couple of years. That’s quite something considering just one-third of cruising Brits sailed from the cruise with P&O Cruises or Fred Olsen, or You can cruise from the UK to the UK in 2004. Cunard’s formal Anglo-American style. Fast Mediterranean, Aegean, Norwegian fjords, Why the change? Well for one thing it is forward 10 years and almost 20 cruise lines Baltic and Canary Islands. There are itineraries easy. You don’t have to worry about flight have ships sailing from the UK, all of them that take you around Britain, around Ireland, to delays or cancellations, and there are no offering a different cruising experience Iceland, Spitsbergen and Russia’s White Sea. luggage restrictions. You just drive to the (see chart). And if time is on your side, there are long departure port, hand your bags over to the There are the formal British voyages still, voyages to the Caribbean, the Amazon and crew (who will deliver it to your cabin), check but also more casual American cruise lines, around the world (see p26-27). in and embark your ship. The holiday starts and companies offering cultural voyages, with Most no-fly cruises depart from right away. guest lecturers replacing the ubiquitous Southampton, but Dover is a popular port and Two hours after arriving at the port, you’ll evening song, dance and comedy. Portsmouth is growing. Recognising not have found your cabin and be out exploring There are large family-friendly floating everyone lives in the south, Cruise & Maritime the ship and enjoying lunch or afternoon tea. resorts, adults-only ships, or vessels with and Fred Olsen have departures from regional A decade ago, if you wanted to sail from grown-up appeal, and luxurious craft that ports including Tilbury, Liverpool, Newcastle, the UK, your choice was easy if a little include drinks and gratuities in the price. Greenwich, Leith and Rosyth (for Edinburgh), unexciting - a very traditional, very British The choice of places to go is even greater. Harwich, Hull, Bristol Avonmouth and Belfast.

No-fly cruises from the UK 2015:

Celebrity Cruises Cruise & Maritime Voyages Crystal Cruises Cunard Fred Olsen Best for: Adults-only: Hebridean Island Cruises Cruise & Maritime Voyages Families: P&O Cruises Holland America Line Celebrity Cruises Saga Cruises Cunard Oceania Cruises Holland America Line Couples 55-plus: P&O Cruises P&O Cruises Cruise & Maritime Voyages Princess Cruises Crystal Cruises Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean International Cunard Regent Seven Seas Cruises Fred Olsen Couples 30-plus: Hebridean Island Cruises Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises Holland America Line Crystal Cruises P&O Cruises Saga Cruises Oceania Cruises Princess Cruises Swan Hellenic Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Saga Cruises Voyages of Discovery Royal Caribbean International Swan Hellenic Voyages of Discovery

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 19 Celebrity Infinity fireworks at Pier Head Welcoming the world

Liverpool is rich in maritime heritage and was the birthplace of the first passenger cruise line and now, once again Liverpool’s world famous waterfront is the gateway to the city and is extending a hand of friendship to the world.

Liverpool Cruise Terminal is in the heart of the city, in the shadow of the UNESCO World heritage Waterfront. Since opening in 2007, the port has renewed its links with the great ocean liners of the world; back to their spiritual home.

Liverpool is a world class city, bursting with energy and passion to be explored and enjoyed; we offer unsurpassed visitor attractions within a 10 minute walk of the cruise terminal such as Albert Dock, Museum of Liverpool, Tate & Maritime Museum, along with some of the UK's most stunning architecture and not one, but two majestically different cathedrals.

We’ve always known how to make people feel welcome in Liverpool and we know a thing or two about great voyages; in recent years, the city has experienced a remarkable cultural and economic renaissance and our hospitality has ensured the city is a firm favourite with all of our visitors.

Liverpool is a thriving, stylish, cosmopolitan and vibrant cruise destination with a glorious maritime history and cultural heritage not to mention the legacy of The Beatles. Put all these Anglican Catherdral things together and Liverpool’s appeal to the international passenger is unbeatable.

Merseyside Maritime Museum Port of Liverpool building and the Three Graces

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Destination Liverpool – Top things to see and interesting facts:

1. St Georges Hall - outstanding neo-classical 10. Liverpool has two cathedrals, located at architecture either end of the appropriately named Hope 2. Liverpool ONE – premium retail destination Street. in the heart of the city 11. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest in the UK 3. Birth place of The Beatles – the world’s and the fifth largest in the world. most successful boy band! 12. Liverpool is home to Europe’s oldest 4. Liverpool has more museums and galleries Chinese community, and has an impressive than any other UK City Region outside Chinese Arch at its heart. London. 13. The magnificent Albert Dock is the UK’s 5. Liverpool was awarded the prestigious largest group of Grade I listed buildings. UNESCO World Heritage Status since 2004. 14. Liverpool is home to the John Smith’s 6. Liverpool staged one of the most successful Grand National, the most famous European Capital of Cultures in 2008. steeplechase in the world. 7. Of the millions of people who visit 15. The city region has a strong golf pedigree, ACCOLADES 2013/14 Liverpool each year, more than two million are with more than 15 clubs – two of which, Royal influenced to do so by The Beatles. Liverpool and Royal Birkdale – regularly host Travelers’ Choice Award 2013 & 2014 TripAdvisor 8. The clock faces on the Royal Liver Building the Open Championship are the biggest in the country, even bigger 16. Liverpool has two Premier League football 3rd best destination to visit in 2014 than Big Ben. clubs – Liverpool and Everton – who between Rough Guide 9. Princes Park and Birkenhead Park were used them have won 27 league championships, Best UK Port of Call 2013 as the models for New York’s Central Park. making the city England’s most successful. Cruise Critic

Top Destination for 2014 Froomer’s

Best UK Destination for Groups 2014 Group Travel Organiser

May 2015 will see Cunard return to its spiritual home in Liverpool, to celebrate its 175th anniversary. Cunard’s three Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria – will meet on the famous Liverpool waterfront in a spectacular one-off event that will draw tens of thousands of people to the banks of the Mersey. Queen Mary 2 will then return to the cruise terminal on 4th July to recreate the voyage of the first Cunard ship, Britannia, from Liverpool to New York.

St Georges Hall Queen Mary 2 at Pier Head

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 21 On land Cruise-and-stay holidays are an easy wayto extend your holiday and see have a good range of hotels, varied local more of the world before heading home, says Sara Macefield. attractions and comprehensive air links. Florida is a popular option thanks to its myriad attractions – the theme parks and rom a few nights in popular cities such as if time is on your side, you could chose a one- beaches – as are other US ports offering BFarcelona, New York or Hong Kong at the way cruise to the 49th state and stay a few plenty of cruises to the Caribbean, including start or end of a cruise, to a week in the nights in Alaska itself. Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral. Caribbean combined with a voyage around the The extra days spent ashore will open up a In Europe, Barcelona leads the field as it is West Indies, there are endless options for a new range of sights and experiences for you. a major cruise departure port, has excellent air cruise-and-stay holiday. And if you’ve never cruised, and are still not links with the UK and the city itself is a lively You can add a week at the theme parks of sure whether to take that first holiday at sea, spot with history, culture, beaches, bars and Florida or a beach break to a Caribbean it’s a perfect way to hedge your bets. You get restaurants. cruise, or tour India’s Golden Triangle before to try a cruise without spending your entire However, there are plenty of other cruise- joining a cruise from Mumbai. One of the most holiday aboard a ship. and-stay hot spots around the Mediterranean popular options is to package a ride through The easiest cruise-and-stay destinations to consider. Venice, Athens and Istanbul are all the Canadian Rockies on the spectacular are those that are close to popular popular departure ports, and all offer plenty to Rocky Mountaineer to a cruise in Alaska. And embarkation and disembarkation ports and keep you enthralled during ›› and sea

22 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide MARIE CELESTE | CRUISE TRADE NEWS | 23 W ish you were here a few days ashore. Rome is another top !.. choice, with fabulous sights and shopping, However, Thomson Cruises is the leader and numerous cruises starting and ending in when it comes to cruise-and-stay packages as four day-tour in Australia to a cruise or two or the port of Civitavecchia, just two hours it pulls in the buying power of its parent three nights visiting Machu Picchu to a voyage outside the city. company, the tour company Tui, to offer a around South America. In the Far East, cities such as Hong Kong, huge range of hotels in and around cruise Princess Cruises has several cruisetours, as Singapore and Bangkok are exciting and departure ports in Barbados and Jamaica, in does Titan Travel, which combines a tour of exotic, and full of attractions – and major the Caribbean, Palma de Mallorca in Spain’s China, visiting Beijing, Xian, to see the terracotta cruise hubs to boot. Balearic Islands, Marmaris in Turkey, the Greek warriors, and Shanghai with a river cruise along Several cruise lines feature hotels on their Island of Corfu and Tenerife and Gran Canaria the Yangtze. Specialist cruise agency Adore websites and in brochures, making it easy to in the Canary Islands. New for 2015, it also Cruises has numerous departure dates for Elvis- slot on a few nights to cruise bookings. has cruises from Dubrovnik so you can add a themed holidays in 2015 that involve a Upmarket Regent Seven Seas Cruises has few nights in Croatia to one of the four new three-night stay in Memphis and a rail trip to taken this a step further by including one-night itineraries on offer. The company’s cruise-and- New Orleans for another three-night stay hotel stays before each of its cruises, while on stay holidays are then packaged with Tui flights followed by a Caribbean cruise. selected departures it also offers three-night and transfers to provide a complete and very Specialist cruise travel agent Reader Offers land stays. Voyages to Antiquity usually easy holiday. regularly creates exclusive packages combining includes a couple of days at the cities either Several cruise lines also work with one night travelling from London to Venice on end of its Mediterranean or Asian itineraries on specialist cruise travel agencies or tour the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with a the grounds that seeing the sights in, say, operators to offer packages or tailor-make voyage from the Italian city or an Alaska itinerary Athens or Singapore, is all part of the cultural them to your specific requirements. Other still with a one-week coach-and-rail tour through the cruise experience it offers. offer cruise tours, for instance linking a three or Canadian Rockies.

Rail and sail Venice to join a cruise or twin a ride on the Bergen Line across a 4,000-feet-high mountainous plateau between Oslo and Bergen Combining train journeys with river and ocean voyages has known as the Roof of Norway and with a voyage around the opened up a new world of imaginative adventures to a diverse Norwegian fjords. Another thought is to twin a picturesque rail range of destinations stretching from the Arctic Circle to the journey through the Scottish Highlands with a cruise to the Americas and Australia. Western Isles. Exciting combinations include riding the Trans-Andean railway Of course, rail-and-sail packages are also perfect for anyone through Ecuador before joining a cruise around the Galapagos who doesn’t like to fly as Eurostar Channel Tunnel services from Islands or sailing across the Atlantic to New York and jumping on a London to Paris or Brussels link up with high-speed rail services train across America to the West Coast city of San Francisco. to the South of France or Barcelona for Mediterranean cruises. But you don’t have to travel great distances to enjoy trips that For more ideas about rail-and-sail packages, contact travel hark back to a golden age of travel. companies including Titan, Reader Offers, Great Rail Journeys You can journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to and Journey Latin America.

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Whether you’re into rock or racing, there’s a themed or special-interest cruise with your name on it.

hat do the Cannes Film Festival, Calgary try a themed cruise? Long-time favourites SWtampede and Hamburg’s Tall Ships Parade include photography and golf, but these days have in common? They are all special events cruise-goers can become amateur crime you can visit on a cruise and a great way to sleuths on murder mystery sailings, sing their inject extra excitement into regular voyages. hearts out on musical voyages in A few cruise companies traditionally time professionally-run singing workshops, or get all voyages to coincide with the likes of the Rio shook up on Elvis-themed breaks. Carnival and Monaco Grand Prix, but their Rock fans can take their pick from sailings popularity has encouraged others to tap into that feature bands such as Kiss and New Kids other major events. on the Block or floating music festivals that Coming up this year, for instance, there are include the US institution Coachella. There are cruises linked to the 100th anniversary of the gay cruises and naturist sailings for those Gallipoli landings during the First World War. willing to bare all, while those wanting to touch Music fans can sail to the Copenhagen Jazz base with their inner selves can join yoga and Festival, while party-goers can spend New meditation voyages. Year’s Eve enjoying festivities in Hong Kong, Themed food-and-drink cruises have Sydney and Rio de Janeiro or cruise with soared in popularity with several cruise lines Celebrity and enjoy fireworks at the annual offering the chance to join the ship’s chef on summer Redentore Festival in Venice. trips to local markets, practise your skills in There are sailings to watch natural cookery classes or watch a celebrity chef at phenomena such as solar eclipses, meteor work in special demonstrations. showers, or the Northern Lights, as well as Holland America Line and Oceania are voyages that take in Scotland’s Royal among lines with ships equipped with chef-led Edinburgh Military Tattoo or live opera classes in Masterchef-style kitchens. P&O’s performances in Verona’s Roman Britannia, launching March 2015, will also have amphitheatre. a cookery club where you can improve your While several cruise lines offer one-off kitchen skills. special event sailings, a number of them, P&O has also taken dance to a new level, including Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity offering Strictly Come Dancing cruises where Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, have a stars from the show demonstrate their nimble- programme of voyages tied to specific events. footed skills and help to judge an onboard Azamara has also launched “AzAmazing version of the programme. Holland America, Evenings” – exclusive one-off events held on meanwhile, has linked up with the US version, each voyage that are free to attend and range Dancing with the Stars, and offers free dance from flamenco performances to opera recitals. lessons on all its ships, dance contests and If a one-off event is not enough, why not celebrity appearances.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 25 Fed up with British winters? You need to go on a world cruise. or South America instead of sailing to Australia and back. As these focus on a particular region, they tend to be more his January six ships will set sail from That might seem fairly obvious but it’s port-intensive. STouthampton, taking passengers on the not always clear from the itineraries just how voyage of a lifetime around the world, many days at sea are included so spend First-timers spending up to four months away from the some time working it out. Often you’ll be six You don’t have to be an experienced British winter, ticking off exotic destinations or eight days without seeing land getting cruiser to book a long voyage, but most such as South America, the South Pacific, from one continent to another. people will have done a few cruises as Asia, Australia and New Zealand. During sea days, expect lectures spa committing yourself to almost four months As these ships – operated by Cunard, talks and other activities, but it’s also a great at sea without getting your sea legs is a big P&O Cruises and Fred Olsen – leave the UK, chance to relax with a good book or in the leap of faith. To help take the guesswork others are setting sail from the US, likewise spa, or spend a few hours in the gym, out of it, book yourself two or three short heading off on epic voyages that take you over exercising off all those meals, snacks, cruises with a couple of different lines so the Equator, across datelines and to almost pastries and late-night bites. It’s easy enough you can find your favourite cruise style. every continent in the world. to put on weight on a two-week cruise; even There’s everything from the very British Ever been tempted? Read on to learn how easier during four months at sea. P&O Cruises to the American lines to be a successful circumnavigator. Silversea and Crystal. Long voyages Days at sea If time and money prevent you from doing a Departure port Unlike that most famous of circumnavigators, world cruise, don’t despair. All cruise lines An important consideration when choosing Phileas Fogg, you don’t have to rush around divide their world cruises into sectors, which a world cruise is whether to sail from the the world in 80 days. Most world cruises are can also be added together to create a UK or from the US. Choose the former and more than 100 days, during which time there cruise that suits you – maybe two weeks you can take as much luggage as you will be plenty of days ashore but also a lot of away, or a month or two. Several companies want, but you’ll spend several days at sea sea days. have long voyages, for instance around Asia before reaching the sunny weather. It might also be quite bumpy crossing on the Bay of Biscay and Atlantic in January. Fly to Florida or Los Angeles and you’ll hopefully set sail under sunny skies, but you will have to comply with the airlines’ luggage restrictions or pay to take more bags.

Packing After choosing a cruise, packing is the most difficult task. You’ll need enough clothes to last four months, garments for warm, cold and wet weather, and posh clobber for formal evenings. Accessories are a wonderful way of recycling clothes that have been worn a couple of times and remember also that all ships have a laundry – a paid-for service or a DIY version. Also, why not replenish your wardrobe as you sail the world? Asia especially has some great designer bargains.

26 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide And so to bed If you are cruising the world, it’s worth Crossing continents splashing out on the biggest and best cabin you can afford as it will be your home for The era of jet travel may have made Venice, Barcelona, Southampton and several months. It doesn’t have to be a suite, transatlantic voyages between the UK Dover. And of course come autumn, the although that would be the ideal, but consider and the Americas virtually redundant, journey is the other way around. booking a balcony so at least you have but there are still plenty of cruise ships You can choose between companies somewhere to go for a spot of “me” time. plying this route, including scheduled with large modern ships, such as Royal The usual rules apply when picking your crossings on Cunard’s ocean liner Caribbean International or Norwegian cabin’s location. Lower rooms in the middle of Queen Mary 2 and repositioning cruises Cruise Line, and luxury lines including the ship are the most stable, those forward on ships sailing across the Pond to Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas take the brunt of the movement if there is a spend summer in Europe. Cruises. You can also cross the Pond on heavy swell, cabins at the back can be rocky Queen Mary 2’s schedule of seven- one of the clipper-style yachts belonging in high seas but have great views over the night crossings between Southampton to tall-ship specialist Star Clippers or ship’s wake (and sometimes get bigger and New York operates between April the upscale mega-yachts of SeaDream balconies). and December. You can travel one way, Yacht Club. but back-to-back crossings are also Most itineraries include a few ports Book early possible, where you sail to New York, along the way, Madeira maybe, or the A world cruise might be a once-in-a-lifetime spend a few hours shopping and Azores, to add some shore-side interest to holiday but plenty of people go year after year sightseeing in the Big Apple, then hop the week or so at sea. and are waiting to snap up their favourite ship back on board for a return journey to and cabin as soon as itineraries are the UK. announced, so be ready to book early to On board you can expect to be secure the accommodation that suits. transported back to the so-called By summer 2014, January 2015’s world “Golden Age” of travel with formal dress cruises were almost completely sold out and code, gala banquets, afternoon tea most of 2016’s itineraries were on sale. served by white-gloved waiters and Crystal Cruises had even released 94-night Cunard’s Insights lecture programme and 99-night long voyages around South featuring guest speakers for the world of America and the Pacific departing in January celebrity, the arts and science. 2017 (it is skipping the world cruise that year) While QM2’s crossings are seen as to meet demand. the ultimate way to travel across the Atlantic, they are not the only option. US How much? cruise companies send their ships to the World cruises don’t have to cost the earth but Mediterranean and Baltic in spring, each conversely, you can spend a small fortune offering a transatlantic sailing to get securing the best suite on a six-star line. At the here (and back in the autumn). time of going to press, Fred Olsen was offering There are cruises from US ports a 115-night world cruise round-trip from such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Southampton from £9,999 per person, which Boston, from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, works out at around £87 a day for full-board and from Caribbean ports including accommodation and entertainment – and the Barbados and Puerto Rico, and they chance to see the world. If it sounds a lot, end in a multitude of ports, including work out how much you’d be spending on Lisbon, Civitavecchia (for Rome), food, heating and electricity if you stayed at home during the cold winter months.

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30 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide hether you want beaches, cities, Barcelona Civitavecchia Whistory or culture, the Mediterranean In Catalonia, on the east coast of Spain, Never heard of it? That’s because delivers. You can have an island-hopping cruise Barcelona has the busiest port in Europe so Civitavecchia is a small town that is also the around the Greek Isles, tick off Rome, Venice, don’t be surprised to see at least five or ships closest port to Rome but still about two hours Florence, Athens, Istanbul and Barcelona on a tied up when you visit. Most have to dock a by coach or car from the city, depending on city-break by sea, dip into Roman remains at 10-minute shuttle bus ride from town (some traffic. You can also take the train – journey Pompeii and Ephesus, cruise lines will charge for the bus), but small time is about 75 minutes and it costs €10 and discover history and culture on a voyage ones can moor by the World Trade Centre – an return – and you can get off at either the around Sicily, Italy or Northern Africa. enviable position as it’s at the bottom of La Vatican or central station. All cruise lines have Factor in the good weather and huge Rambla, the city’s main street. La Rambla is an excursions into the city, either guided or an ‘on choice of ships, from floating resorts to sailing attraction in itself for the cafés, portrait your own’ tour, where they provide the boats and luxury yachts, and it’s easy to see transport and you have a day to explore alone. why the Brits flock to the Mediterranean for a There’s so much to see that a few hours isn’t cruise every summer. enough but put on your walking shoes and The main departure ports tend to be tick off the Vatican, Coliseum, Spanish Steps, Venice, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Piraeus (for Pantheon, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. Athens), Monte Carlo, Venice and Barcelona as Remember to throw a coin into the water to there are plenty of flights to these places from guarantee your return visit. the UK, both with conventional and low-cost airlines. Corfu There are countess itineraries and ports in The second-largest of the Greek Ionian the Mediterranean, but generally cruises are Islands, Corfu is a top stop on cruises around seven or 10 nights and sail in either the Western painters, living statues and pet shops that line the eastern Mediterranean. Ships dock about Mediterranean, visiting places such as Ibiza, the route from the monument to Christopher 20 minutes’ walk from the main town, called Naples and Marseilles, or Eastern Columbus outside the port to the Plaça de Kerkira in Greek, which is a delightful maze of Mediterranean, for Athens, Istanbul and Venice. Catalunya. Other top attractions include the cobbled streets, alleys and souvenir shops Some itineraries span both sides of the sea Gothic Quarter and Gaudi’s unfinished selling handbags, olive oil, bangles, bracelets and a few venture into the Black Sea, where the cathedral, La Sagrada Familia. It’s easy to and tee-shirts galore. Look out also for the fish Ukrainian ports of Odessa, Sevastopol and explore alone, seeing the city by hop-on, hop- spas – you put your feet into a water tank and Yalta are favourites. At the time of writing off bus, on a guided walking tour, even by tiny fish nibble away at the dead skin. If the (August 2014), cruise lines were offering bike. Cruise lines have Gaudi-themed beach or an island tour appeal, it’s best to take alternative itineraries in the Black Sea due to excursions and trips to the Nou Camp the ship’s excursions as most are only in port political unrest in Ukraine. football stadium. for a few hours.

Mediterranean | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 31 Gibraltar Istanbul Essentially a very large rock at the southern Where east meets west, Istanbul is a city of end of the Iberian peninsula, at the entrance to minarets and domes that straddles the the Mediterranean, Gibraltar became a British Bosphorus, guarding the entrance to the Black territory in 1713 and remains so despite the Sea. Cruise ships dock at Karaköy Yolcu best efforts of Spain. Cruise ships call here Salona, a 20-minute walk from the Galata because folk like to see this little piece of Bridge that leads into the heart of the city. The Britain in the sun - there’s a Marks & Spencer opulent Topkapi Palace is a favourite attraction and other favourite high street shops in the but be prepared for long queues. There’s main street – and they are especially fond of plenty more to see including the Blue Mosque, the duty-free alcohol and cigarettes. If you are Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, once a cruising back to the UK, it’s a good chance to church, then a mosque, now a museum. You stock up. Away from the shopping, visit inside can even visit the old cisterns (used as a the Rock, used as a arsenal during the location for the 1963 James Bond movie From Second World War, or take a trip to see the Russia with Love) or treat yourself to an Barbary Apes. authentic Turkish bath.

Dubrovnik

One of the busiest ports in the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is at the southern end of Croatia, close to the border with Montenegro. Small ships anchor just outside the old port and tender passengers ashore. Larger vessels use the main port, about 10 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus from the city. The city is a maze of narrow alleys and steep steps, many of them housing restaurants and cafés, and surrounded by a huge wall that you can walk around (about £10 per person) for fantastic views over the roof tops and out to sea.

32 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide MARIE CELESTE | CRUISE TRADE NEWS | 33 Livorno This is another port you may not have heard of as the town has little to attract tourists, but it is popular as it the cruise gateway for Florence and Pisa, and the less well-known Lucre, which has plenty of Italian charm but none of the crowds. Livorno port is huge so you’ll need transport to the town or station. Some lines have free shuttle buses, others charge for the service (look out for the taxis as they are often cheaper, especially if there are several of you). Trains to and from Florence are infrequent so plan ahead if you want to go there alone. Ship excursions are less hassle but more expensive. Highlights in Florence include the Black Sea Duomo (climb up the bell tower for great views over the city), the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Sevastopol della Signoria, where there’s a copy of The main attraction is a tour to Michelangelo’s David. Art lovers should book Balaklava, to see the battlefield site of ahead and get tickets to skip the queues for the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade the Uffizi Gallery or Galleria dell’Accademia. during the Crimean War (France, Britain Done the city? Take an excursion to the and Turkey against Russia in 1853-56). picturesque Cinque Terre villages. Tours also visit a once-secret nuclear submarine base in Balaklava and the Monaco Panorama Museum in Sevastopol, Cruise lines call it Monte Carlo, but this tiny housing a 360-degree painting of a Principality in the South of France is properly scene from the Crimean War. named Monaco. It’s famous for the Grand Prix Ku adasi every May, the high-rollers who grace its Odessa Kuşşadasi has beaches and a large bazaar casino and its Royal Family, into which The city was founded by Catherine the selling fake designer watches and handbags, American actress Grace Kelly married in 1956. Great and is an unexpected treasure but the main reason cruise ships visit this She died in a car crash in 1982. There is only with wide tree-lined boulevards and Turkish town is the ancient city of Ephesus. It’s one pier for cruise ships can dock, so many elegant buildings in Classic, about 20 minutes drive from the port and was have to anchor just outside the port and Renaissance and Asian style – a result an Greek city before the Romans moved in. tender passengers ashore. From the port, a lift of its cosmopolitan history. Ships dock You’ll see the ruins of temples, houses, baths, takes you through the car park to the old town in the city, by the Potemkin Steps, the theatre and the magnificent library, built in and Royal Palace, or you can stroll around the made famous in the Eisenstein film 117AD. Try to go early so there is no one harbour to the casino in Monte Carlo, on the Battleship Potemkin about the 1905 blocking your first glimpse of the façade and eastern side of the Principality. For a bird’s-eye sailors’ mutiny. Outside the city, there take a guide to explain the history and what view of the coast line, there are helicopter rides are tours into the catacombs where the buildings were. over the Riviera. resistance fighters lived during the Second World War.

Yalta Yalta’s name will be forever synonymous with the conference attended by Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt in February 1945, towards the end of the Second World War. It was held in the Livadia Palace, the summer home built by Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, although he only stayed there four times. Tours also visit a palace 30 minutes outside Yalta built by Michael Vorontsov, who was once the richest man in Russia.

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10:10 Mykonos A hippy hangout in the ’60s, Mykonos is now a top port for cruise ships sailing through the Greek Islands. The island is in the Cyclades and covers an area of just 33 square miles. Ships either dock outside the main town and shuttle passengers in (it’s a five-minute drive to the coach park and another five-minute walk into the main square) or stay at anchor and tender folk directly into town. The island is always windy so that can be quite uncomfortable. Mykonos Town is full of narrow streets, white-washed houses, boutiques and tavernas. If that doesn’t appeal, there are nice beaches (but don’t be surprised to encounter nude sun-bathing and loud party music) or you can take a boat trip to nearby Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, according to Greek mythology.

Naples Naples is in southern Italy, on the beautiful Amalfi coast. It’s a lively city, and very passenger friendly as ships dock in the centre of town, just five minutes’ walk from the city. Unfortunately, the main attractions are outside or town. Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, is best known but most people agree Herculaneum, which was destroyed in the same eruption, is better. Whichever you choose, a guided tour helps make sense of the ruins. You can also take ferries to Capri, a favourite with the rich and famous, or Sorrento, a beautiful town famous for the lemons that make Limoncello. The ferry terminals for both trips are right by the port.

Canary Islands Gran Canaria Favoured for its boisterous beach resorts but drive inland for The Canary Islands are part of Spain (the archipelago is an old villages, pine forests and ancient painted caves. autonomous community) yet closer to Africa than Europe, which means they have year-round sunshine and are a popular spot for Lanzarote summer holidays and a dose of winter sun. Excursions go to fire mountain where geysers spurt and Cruise ships visit in winter, spring and autumn, sailing mostly bracken bursts into flames without a match. from the UK (but Thomson Cruises has a ship based in Tenerife over winter and Norwegian Cruise Line has cruises from Barcelona) Fuerteventura and hopping from one island to the other before returning home, A rather barren island famous for its beaches and el viento often with a stop in Madeira en route. fuerte – a constant wind that makes this a top place for wind-surfing. Tenerife Take a tour to Mount Teide, at 12,195ft the highest mountain in La Palma Spain, or head to Siam water park for fun with flumes. Visit the crater left when Teneguia volcano erupted in 1971.

36 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide MARIE CELESTE | CRUISE TRADE NEWS | 37 Piraeus If your ship is visiting Athens, you’ll dock in Piraeus as the city itself is land-locked. Cruise ships use the east end of the port, about 25 minutes on foot from the station (there is a bus if you don’t want the exercise), from where there is a regular and cheap train service - €1.40 (£1.26) each way – to Athens, some 12km away. The announcements are in English so it is very easy to use. For the Acropolis, get off either at Monastiriki, Thision or Akropoli Stations. All three are also good for visiting the Acropolis Museum and Plaka, which is packed with souvenir shops and restaurants.

Santorini One of the most picturesque Greek Island on account of its white-washed houses with blue windows and doors. Ships anchor in the caldera that was created when a volcano erupted here in 1650BC, and tender passengers to the dock, where a cable car goes to Fira, the main town, at the top of the cliff. You can also ride a donkey or walk up, but the former is not pleasant and the latter is hard work. If you want exercise, cable car up and walk down. Top attractions include a hike up to the volcano crater, the even prettier town of Oia or an excursion to the ancient city of Akrotiri. Exploring Fira and lunch ashore also makes for a lovely day out.

Venice Who has not dreamed of being serenaded by a gondolier as the sun goes down over Venice? If that does appeal, start saving because it’s an expensive way to see this city built on water. A better – and cheaper - way to see the city is to get a good map and explore alone, seeing St Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, hopping on one of the water buses for a rest and having lunch where the locals go. There are also tours to Murano and Burano Islands, respectively known for glass and lace. New laws effective from 2015 ban cruise ships over 96,000 tons from the Guidecca Canal and at the time of writing no alternative route into the port had been agreed. If you are on a big ship, it is not clear where it will dock – or indeed if they will skip the city altogether. Smaller vessels can still sail into the city (although fewer ships over 40,000 tons will be allowed) and will dock either at the port (a nearby transit takes you to the start of canal system and there are also water taxis to St Mark’s Square) or San Basilio, between St Mark’s and the port.

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It’s not hard to fathom what makes a Viking ocean cruise so different. And so special. Just take our ships. Each one as stunning as the destinations they visit. Small enough to access places where other cruise ships cannot go. Big enough to boast the first glass-walled infinity pool at sea and all-veranda staterooms at every level of accommodation. Stylish and comfortable our ships may be, but one of the best things about a Viking ocean cruise is that you spend less time at sea and more time on shore. From exploring the Viking homelands of Scandinavia and the Baltic, to discovering more about Mediterranean culture and the ancient wonders of Greece and Turkey, our cruises offer the ultimate destination experience. Enjoy a free included excursion in almost every destination (so being off the ship doesn’t have to cost you more). Add to that your return flights from London (or selected regional airports), all meals on board (with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner) and some great talks, performances and demonstrations, and you will discover just what great value we offer, too. To see what else sets us apart and to request your Viking ocean brochure, contact your travel agent.

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40 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide he Baltic Sea is enclosed on three sides aTnd surrounded by 11 countries – there’s Norway and Denmark guarding the entrance, as well as Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany. With visits to St Petersburg, Berlin and medieval Tallinn among highlights, a cruise here is rich in history and culture, but don’t get the idea this is just a holiday for boffins. You’ll also likely spend time in Denmark, home to Tivoli Gardens fun park; visit Stockholm, where you can go on a high- speed rigid inflatable boat ride down the archipelago; and call at Helsinki, where you can cycle around the town. Cruises are anything from seven nights to two weeks, the longer ones visiting more countries. Almost all spend two or three days in St Petersburg because there is so much to see in the city. Baltic cruises mostly depart from Copenhagen or Stockholm, but a few leave from Amsterdam – all places with plenty of flights from the UK – and you can also cruise there from a British port. If that appeals, you will need two weeks. Big ships have to go in through the Helsinki Oslo Kattegat past Denmark but smaller vessels The capital of Finland, Helsinki is a quirky Oslo, the capital of Norway, lies at the end of a can use the Kiel Canal, a 61-mile-long city, very grand in places, where you can fjord and is as far north as Anchorage in waterway built by Kaiser Willhelm between cycle, walk or take a variety of excursions. Alaska. Ships tie up in the harbour, from where 1887 and 1895. Ships dock at West Terminal, from where it’s it is a 10-minute walk into town. Nearby Aker a 10-minute shuttle bus ride into the city (if Brygge has lively cafes and restaurants. Top Copenhagen your ship charges for this, look out for the attractions are the Kon-Tiki Museum, housing Copenhagen, on the east coast of Denmark, bus that stops at the dock as it is much the balsa wood raft on which Thor Heyerdahl is the busiest port in the Baltic. Ships dock at cheaper) or South Terminal, from where it’s a sailed from Peru to Polynesia, and the Fram Free Port, from where there are trains and 10-minute walk to the city. Helsinki highlights Museum, built around the polar exploration buses into the centre, or the Langelinie Pier, include the Church in the Rock, the ship used by Roald Amundsen. The museums which is a good 15-minute walk from the Uspensky Cathedral, built in 1868 when are next to each other and easily reached by centre of town. It’s a pleasant stroll (there is a Finland was part of the Russian Empire, boat from the harbour. Other highlights are the bus if you prefer not to walk) that will take and the harbour market, where you’ll find Gustav Vigeland sculptures in Frogner and you past the Little Mermaid statue, which quality handicrafts and boat trips through Holmenkollen ski jump. A simulator lets you really is very small. Highlights more worthy of the archipelago. feel what it’s like to launch yourself off the top. your time include a canal boat ride, Tivoli Gardens fun fair (best visited after dark), a Carlsberg Brewery tour and Strøget, the main shopping street. Head to Nyhavn’s bars and restaurants at lunchtime.

Gdynia This is the port for Gdansk, a delightful city rebuilt to its former 17th-century glory after being destroyed during the Second World War. The port is about 14 miles from the city and you can take excursions or taxis into Gdansk, but it’s more fun – and cheaper - to take a taxi to the railway station and get the train. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Gdansk is a city for strolling, enjoying the laid-back vibe, living statues and stalls full of locally-made crafts. Excursion boats go from the old city quay to Westerplatte, where the Second World War began on September 1 1939.

Baltic | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 41 Stockholm Tallinn The capital of Sweden, Stockholm was built The capital of Estonia, Tallinn is a sprawling on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges and is city but visitors only go to see the medieval one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltic. walled city less than 15 minutes’ walk from the Most ships sail up to the city through an port (cruise lines lay on shuttle buses for those archipelago of 24,000 islands, docking in one who need a ride). It’s very small and buzzing of seven berths, but some anchor at with people exploring the alleys, cobbled Nynashamn in the Baltic Sea, in which case it’s streets or imbibing the local brew in the Town a one-hour train journey into the city. Key Hall Square. Highlights include Alexander attractions include the Vasa Museum, built Nevski Cathedral and Toomkirk, the oldest around a 17th-century warship that sunk in church in Estonia. Head to Müürivahe Street, Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage, and along the town wall, for colourful knitwear. an under-the-bridges boat ride. For something more thrilling, take a 45mph RIB (rigid inflatable boat) through the archipelago (waterproofs are provided). Or get your chills in the ice bar at the Nordic Hotel. Warm capes and gloves are provided.

Warnemünde This is a lively seaside resort and the gateway for cruise passengers wanting to visit Berlin. The transfer takes about three hours each way by train or coach so staying in Warnemünde or visiting nearby Rostock might appeal more. St Petersburg Most ships moor right in Warnemünde so you can walk into town; trains to Rostock go from St Petersburg, the city built on marshland the nearby station. You can also cruise to by Peter the Great in 1703, is the jewel in Rostock along the Warnow River. In Berlin, see the Baltic’s crown. Small ships dock close the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, to the city centre, but most have to use Holocaust memorial and Kurfurstendamm. the Marine Façade cruise port, which is a Warnemünde has beach and bars. In Rostock, little way out of the city. don’t miss the 13th-century Marienkirche To go ashore independently, you must and its astrological clock, built in 1472 and get a Russia visa before leaving the UK. still working today, the old town wall and On arrival at the port, take a taxi or shuttle Neuer Markt. bus 158 to Primorskaya metro station, from where it is two stops to Gostiny Dvor Who goes where, p82-83 for Nevsky Prospekt. It takes 20 minutes * from the port to the station by bus and costs about 25 roubles (50p) one way. A one-way ride on the metro also costs around 25 roubles. The easier option is to take your ship’s organised tours as you don’t need a visa and all transportation is provided, but that can get very expensive. Highlights include the Hermitage, housing the largest art collection in the world; Peterhof, Peter’s summer palace, a hydrofoil ride across the Gulf of Finland from the city; the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo, about 40 minutes from St Petersburg; the Church of the Spilled Blood, built where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in 1881; the Peter and Paul Fortress, where Nicholas II, the last tsar, and his family are buried; and the Yusupov Palace, where Rasputin was murdered. As they stay overnight, most cruise lines offer an evening at the opera or ballet.

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44 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide orget the Med and Norwegian fjords; Dublin: You could take a cultural tour ticking off cFruising around the UK is the must-do holiday sights including the cathedral, Dublin Castle for Brits looking for a holiday close to home. and the National Museum, but come on. This is These cruises are an easy way to tick off Ireland. The must-see sights are the Guinness some of the best places in Great Britain - cities Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery. such as Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh, pretty towns like St Peter Port in Guernsey or Edinburgh: If your ship docks in Leith (the Falmouth in Cornwall, Scottish islands such as other cruise port is Rosyth), cross the dock the Orkneys or Tobermory. and hop on the Royal Yacht Britannia for a They are also a cost-effective way of tour of the ship. Other top attractions seeing the British Isles, without the hassle of include Edinburgh Castle and the Scotch traffic jams on motorways or the expense of Whisky Experience. hotels. As on all cruises, the fare covers your accommodation and meals in the main dining Greenock: This is the port for Glasgow, about rooms and self-service restaurants. 45 minutes away by coach or train. City sights And as you can use sterling for most of include Cathedral Square, the medieval the holiday (you will need euros if you visit the Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in Republic of Ireland), there are no foreign Glasgow, or visit one of the whisky distilleries exchange commission charges either. just outside town. Tours also visit Loch More than 11 cruise lines have round- Lomond (there are seaplane rides over the Britain cruises in 2015, mostly sailing from a water) or the imposing Inveraray Castle. British port but Celebrity Cruises has three voyages departing from Amsterdam, Liverpool: A firm favourite with round-Britain Norwegian has one from Copenhagen and cruisers, the city will be taking a starring role in MSC has three from Hamburg. Instead of Cunard’s 175th anniversary celebrations in circumnavigating the UK, some sail to 2015. Fans of the Fab Four should make a Scotland and back along the west coast of bee-line for the Beatles Story; otherwise put Britain. Hebridean Island Cruises has a 52- the Merseyside Maritime Museum, Tate night voyage from Oban to London and back Modern and Liverpool Cathedral on your that is split into eight and nine-night sectors must-do list. and also takes in the Channel Islands and France. Crystal Cruises sails from Dover to St Peter Port: This is the capital of Guernsey, Greenock and returns to Dover via the west one of the Channel Islands, and a charming coast of Ireland. town with cobbled streets and a very pretty Round-Britain cruises operate mainly in harbour. Stay in town to see Castle Cornet spring and summer, when the days are getting and Hauteville House, where Victor Hugo longer and the weather should be at its best, spent 14 years in exile. Outside town, there but it’s so unpredictable that it’s impossible to are island tours, museums that provide an recommend a good time to go. insights into life during the German occupation between 1940 and 1945, cliff walks and boat Here are some of the rides to the neighbouring small islands of key attractions in the Herm and Sark. most-visited ports: Tobermory: A pretty harbour town where Belfast: The Titanic Belfast museum, walking is one of the best activities if the dedicated to that ill-fated ship which was built weather is good and time allows. Otherwise in the city, has nine galleries that tell the story there are whale and dolphin-watching boat from construction and launch to the sinking trips, or stay in town for shopping and an al- and the discovery of the wreck in 1985. The fresco lunch enjoying the views. Giant’s Causeway is incredible and well worth the two-hour drive from the city. * Who goes where, p82-83 Round Britain | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 45

CRUISING FROM THE UK • Choice of 7-21-night cruises onboard ms Ryndam – a premium mid-size ship, carrying just 1,260 guests • Range of itineraries from Harwich: Western Europe, Fjords, Midnight Sun and Northern Isles/Iceland, plus cruises from Rotterdam and Copenhagen •A cruise is by far the best value way to see Norway’s highlights – and avoid Premium Europe – sailing from the UK the high cost of living in Scandinavia! •Convenience: Drive to Harwich, park conveniently and be onboard enjoying shipboard life by as early as 11.30am! AND take unlimited Agents News to Use! luggage! •Harwich is a short drive from Stansted Airport – a convenient airport hub to Dy into for these cruises. Message from Wendy Lahmich – Holland America Line - Points of Distinction Director of Sales, UK & Ireland • Elegant, modern, mid-size Europe is the perfect cruise destination, and sailing direct from the cruise ships UK with Holland America Line simply can’t be beaten for • Entire decks of spacious PREMIUM VALUE and CONVENIENCE. staterooms, many with private balconies Prices start from just £699pp for a 7-night cruise sailing conveniently from Harwich, with free parking available* on ocean- • Special touches – attentive service, complimentary hors view and above staterooms – making Holland America Line a very d’oeuvres before dinner; fruit aBordable, quality cruise choice for clients who wish to sail ex-UK. baskets and bathrobes in Sailings from Harwich, Copenhagen and Rotterdam are perfect for staterooms, plus twice daily ice service and round the clock guests based in the north and Scotland via a short Dight. room service • Choice of dining – from Cxed or Dexible dining options in the main restaurant to our speciality steakhouse and casual Italian eatery! • State of the art health, Ctness and spa amenities at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon • Longer days in port – and overnights in iconic cities! • Cruises can be combined to form leisurely Collector Voyages – with no repeat ports, and special Collector savings! • Enrichment opportunities including our Culinary Arts Aeatre and Digital workshops sponsored by MicrosoE Windows.

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Northern Europe | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 47 UK Ålesund orthern Europe is a catch-all title for three Spitsbergen, the largest island in the The town, at the entrance to the Geiranger cNountries – Norway, Iceland and Greenland, Svalbard archipelago, is within the Arctic Circle fjord, was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt and also Spitsbergen, which is owned by and the nearest most cruise ships can get to in Art Nouveau style, which has earned it the Norway –where the main attraction is scenery, the North Pole. title most beautiful town in Norway. Cruise culture and wildlife rather than sightseeing Traditional cruise ships visit these islands, ships dock by the town so it’s easy to get off and history. but for a couple of days only. To do and see and walk ashore alone. Alternatively, there are Norway, which gets the most cruise more, choose an expedition ship with an ice- guided walks of the Art Nouveau district and in passengers by far, is a long, thin country strengthened hull as they can circumnavigate search of the Yoogon Trolls on the buildings’ bisected by the Arctic Circle, where deep fjords Spitsbergen or cruise through the giant façades. Go to the top of Mount Aksia for view and outdoor activities such as walking, fishing icebergs that litter Greenland’s coast north of over the town and surrounding fjords. and whale-watching are the big attraction. the Arctic Circle. Traditionally it’s been a summer cruise Cruises to the Norwegian fjords depart Bergen destination but increasingly ships are taking from the UK, Amsterdam and Copenhagen The city is a favourite stop for most cruises to passengers there in winter to see the Northern and are anything from seven nights to two Norway for walks at the top of Mount Fløyen Lights. At sea, away from the light pollution in weeks or more. There are about 41 cruise (it’s reached by a funicular ride), the aquarium towns and cities, is the best place to see the ports along Norway’s coastline, which and, if time allows, longer tours into the fjord solar activity, although there are never any stretches 1,300 nautical miles, but Bergen, region. Ships dock about 10 minutes’ walk guarantees you will. Stavanger, Olden, Tromsø and Ålesund are the from the centre of the town so it’s easy to Iceland is just below the Arctic Circle and most popular. explore alone. usually a one-stop destination –ships call at Hurtigruten offers 12-night cruises along Reykjavik, the capital, where a popular outing is the Norwegian coast on working ships that to the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon - but a visit 34 ports during the journey. handful of lines circumnavigate the island. There are also cruises from the UK to the Greenland is the largest island in the world Arctic Circle but these tend to be two weeks and sits almost entirely above the Arctic Circle. or more, with several days at sea. Expedition About 80% of the land is covered by an ice cruise lines usually fly passengers into sheet – the second-largest in the world (the Spitsbergen and Greenland for one-week Antarctica ice sheet is the biggest). voyages.

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Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, is part of Norway. From Longyearbyen, the capital, it’s 1,338km to the North Pole and 2,313km to Oslo. Visiting cruise lines call at Longyearbyen – small ships can dock but others have to tender passengers – and Ny-Ulesund and Magdalena Bay if weather conditions allow. They are all small places, interesting for their remoteness and harsh living rather than any sights. The real attraction is the wildlife - polar bears mainly, but also walruses, seals and whales. If weather conditions allow, expedition- style cruise ships will circumnavigate the island. They carry teams of naturalists and geologists to take passengers for walks ashore once the area has been carefully checked for prowling polar bears.

Geirangerfjord North Cape The fjord is on UNESCO’s list of Natural The North Cape is the northern-most point on World Heritage Sites. Ships can either the European mainland. Ships dock at tender passengers ashore from an Honningsvåg, from where it is a 30-minute anchorage at Geiranger or dock at Hellesylt. drive to the cape. Once there, you’ll find a Excursions are geared around the scenery, tourist centre and a 307-metre high cliff that with trips to some of the fjord’s best plunges almost straight down into the sea. viewpoints. One of the favourites goes along Eagle Road (11 hairpin bends) to Eagle Olden Bend for views of the fjord, mountains and Olden is a tiny town with a population of just Seven Sisters waterfall. 800 people at the end of the Nordfjord that would be unremarkable except that it’s just a Kirkenes short drive from the dock to the Briksdal The end of the line for the Norwegian coast Glacier, one arm of the Jostedal Glacier, which because next stop east of the town is is the largest glacier on the European Russia. Excursions go to Pasvikdalen, home mainland. It’s a steep hike to the glacier; at the to the largest population of brown bears in top you can take a boat rides on the small lake Norway, and there are also quad bike rides and get close to the ice. There are also fast to the border. In winter there are snowmobile RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) rides on the Stavanger safaris and husky-dog sledge rides. Nordfjord and fishing excursions. Cruise ships dock close to the small town, where the main attraction is a boat ride into the Lysefjord to see the famous Pulpit Rock. It rises 604 metres above sea level, has a 600 square metre top and sheer drops on three sides.

Tromsø Tromsø lies above the Arctic Circle and is another top stop for cruise ships, which dock close to the city centre. The Arctic Cathedral is a big attraction – cruise ships that stay overnight often offer midnight concerts there. Polaria, which is part Arctic aquarium and part exhibition hall dedicated to the Arctic, and the Polar Museum, dedicated to Polar exploration, are other popular attractions.

Trondheim This was Norway’s first capital, founded in 997 by the Viking king Olav Tryggvason. Cruise ships dock near town, where the main attractions are the Nodaros Cathedral , built over the grave of King Olav, and Archbishop’s Palace. Harbour tours visit Monk’s Island, once an execution site and now a popular recreation area.

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11:47 he Caribbean has everything from Antigua lTarge developed islands with duty-free Ships moor in the centre of the capital, St shopping, glitzy hotels and buzzing John’s, so it is easy to wander ashore to tourist attractions to tiny outposts whose browse the shops in the modern Heritage very charm lies in their rustic simplicity Quay area or the more rustic Redcliffe Quay, and beautiful natural surroundings. where authentic Georgian buildings house You’ll find cruise ships of all sizes cafés and boutiques. If you want to explore here, from the world’s largest vessels to further, taxi drivers, who are also qualified tour the smallest luxury yachts, each one guides, will take you to Nelson’s Dockyard, the offering a vastly-contrasting experience. world’s only working Georgian dockyard and Some are here year-round, but most the island’s most famous tourist site with only spend winter in the islands, restaurants and shops housed in the restored providing cruisers with a sunny holiday buildings. Antigua is famous for its beaches; when the weather at home gets grey one of the best-known, Dickenson Bay, is a and cold. 20-minute drive from the port. Most cruises depart from Florida ports such as Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Bahamas but a few start from within the islands, Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and the notably Barbados or Puerto Rico. New islands’ main cruise port, though some ships this winter, Thomson Cruises is basing a call at Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. In ship in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Nassau, you’ll step ashore at Prince George Sailings range from short three-day Wharf and walk through the Festival Place trips to the Bahamas to two weeks or welcome centre with its local stalls and more, but the most common itineraries occasional live bands. Outside are lines of tend to be seven days, sailing either to “surreys” offering horse and carriage rides the Eastern Caribbean (Puerto Rico, St around the capital, while just a few steps more Thomas, Barbados and Martinique), or bring you into Bay Street and its duty-free the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, the shops and Straw Market for local handicrafts. Cayman Islands and Jamaica). A few streets away is the entertaining Pirates Some also visit the Southern of Nassau museum, while the Ardastra Caribbean, with calls at islands including Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is Guadeloupe, Grenada and Tobago, while a short taxi ride. If you fancy swimming other sailings include a trip through the with dolphins, book an excursion to Blue Panama Canal to the Pacific Ocean. Lagoon Island.

52 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Barbados British Virgin Islands Cozumel Barbados is packed with attractions, from Smaller cruise ships call at the less developed Harrison’s Cave, a subterranean complex of islands such as Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island This island off the Mexican coast is a real limestone tunnels and pools, to restored or Virgin Gorda; the big ones dock at the main tourist trap, but the rich surrounding waters plantation houses such as Sunbury Plantation island of Tortola, a short walk from the capital also make it a prime location for scuba- or St Nicholas Abbey. An island tour takes Road Town. On disembarking you will be met diving excursions and boat trips. There are visitors to the top of Cherry Tree Hill, renowned by a cluster of local taxi drivers enthusiastically also full-day excursions to the mainland, to for its fabulous views, and down on to the offering island tours. One of the most popular visit the important Mayan archaeological rugged east coast where Atlantic rollers sweep trips is to the beach at pretty Cane Garden sites Chichen Itza or Tulum on the Yucatan in. Cruise ships dock a 20-minute walk outside Bay, though it can get very crowded if more Peninsula. The main town on Cozumel is San the capital, Bridgetown. It’s worth noting that than one ship is in and everyone else has the Miguel, which is accessible from the island’s local companies are not allowed to hawk for same idea. The best plan is to get on a smaller three cruise piers. However, the distance business at the terminal; they can only pick up, boat and explore some other islands. varies depending where your ship is moored. so if you want an independent tour, arrange it Virgin Gorda is a good choice as it is home The closest pier is by the city, the furthest in advance. to The Baths, a collection of huge rocks one about five miles away. housing natural swimming pools and romantic hidden grottoes.

Dominica The so-called “Nature Isle”, Dominica is one of the Caribbean’s most unspoilt and undeveloped outposts able to cater for larger cruise ships. Most dock in the capital, Roseau, though some smaller vessels call at the town of Portsmouth in the north. Wherever you come ashore there is no escaping the earthy feel of this cruise stop, where there hiking tours through the lush rainforest to waterfalls or the island’s famous boiling lake. The Rainforest tram affords a birds-eye view across the mountain peaks and there are tours to Carib Territory, inhabited by one of the Caribbean’s few remaining tribes, or whale- watching tours.

Caribbean | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 53 Puerto Rico Cruise ships moor in the heart of the colonial quarter of Old San Juan, so it’s easy to head ashore and delve into the historic Spanish roots of Puerto Rico’s capital. The maze of narrow streets, perfect for wandering, are filled with boutiques, outlets selling local crafts, and atmospheric Latino bars and cafes. Be prepared through - San Juan is a popular port and when a few ships are docked, the streets become full of cruise passengers! When you tire of shopping, nearby historic sites include the forts of El Morro and San Cristobel. The El Yunque rainforest is an hour’s drive away.

St Kitts Grand Cayman Ships moor at Port Zante cruise port, close to Ships anchor off the capital, George Town, the island’s capital, Basseterre, so it is easy to and tender passengers ashore - the city is a wander ashore and explore alone, or pick up a short walk from the dock and has a good tour from one of the waiting taxi drivers. Their selection of tourist shops (though if there are prices drop the further away you walk from the several ships in, it can all get rather busy!). The port. The top excursion is the narrow-gauge St top attraction in Grand Cayman is Stingray Kitts Scenic Railway, which bumps and rattles City, a shallow sandbar where tame rays its way along a scenic circuit through the congregate and wait to be fed squid by former sugar plantations that gave the island tourists who arrive in small boats. It’s also a its wealth. History buffs should visit Brimstone popular beach stop thanks to its beautiful Hill Fortress, built more than 300 years ago waters and talcum powder beaches (Seven when the island was under British rule and Mile Beach is the most famous), and you can now a Unesco World Heritage Site. snorkel or dive amid the colourful marine life. Alternatively, take the short boat ride to Helicopter rides give a bird’s eye view of the discover St Kitts’ sleepy and pretty sister island and surrounding reefs. island Nevis.

Jamaica

Climbing Dunn’s River Falls near Ocho Rios has to be the top attraction in Jamaica, but there are lots of alternatives if that doesn’t appeal. You can take a chairlift to the top of Mystic Mountain and ride down on a bobsleigh or glide through the tree tops on a canopy tour. If you want a taste of the island’s history, visit the restored – and reputedly haunted – plantation house Rose Hall, or take a gentle river-rafting trip. The island (the third- biggest in the Caribbean) has three main ports along its north coast – at Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Falmouth, which tends to cater for the larger American ships. If you’re docked in Ocho Rios or Falmouth, you’ll be in town; in Montego Bay the port is about three miles from downtown. Port Antonio in the east attracts calls from smaller vessels.

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Private islands in the sun Here’s a snapshot of who owns what:

A number of cruise lines have acquired private islands or outposts Labadee – a peninsula on Haiti, leased by Royal Caribbean where their ships spend a day during Caribbean sailings. These are Cruises and used by both Royal Caribbean International typically tropical island escapes with all the luxury trimmings – white and Celebrity Cruises. sand beaches, water play areas, bars, restaurants and even outdoor massage areas – where you can chillaxe on a sun-bed, go snorkelling CocoCay – an island in the Bahamas, leased by Royal in the crystal clear waters or try your hand at the numerous water Caribbean Cruises and used by both Royal Caribbean and sports on offer. Celebrity Cruises.

Castaway Cay – a Bahamian island owned by Disney Cruise Line.

Great Stirrup Cay – a Bahamian island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line.

Half Moon Cay – a Bahamian island owned by Holland America Line, though its sister company Carnival Cruise Lines sometimes calls there too.

Princess Cays – at the tip of the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas and used by Princess Cruises.

Harvest Caye – an island in the south of Belize newly- acquired by Norwegian Cruise Line and due to open as beach resort in autumn 2015.

St Lucia Most ships visiting this lush jungle-covered isle moor at the capital Castries in the north of the island, but smaller vessels also call at Soufrière or Marigot Bay in the south, and Rodney Bay or Pigeon Island in the north. Top attractions on the island include the world’s only drive-in volcano and Tet Paul botanic garden, where there are fabulous views of the island’s iconic twin pitons. Pigeon Island, connected to the mainland by a man-made causeway, is a popular spot for swimming and snuba diving (a cross between scuba and snorkelling). The island was once a pirate hangout and ex-military base (the British built the 18th-century Fort Rodney at the top of the island to keep an eye on the French fleet in Martinique). Head to Rodney Bay for a lively resort and fun segway tours.

St Maarten/St Martin Most cruise ships dock in Phillipsbu rg in St Maarten (Dutch), but some smaller ones call at St Martin (French). From the modern cruise dock in Phillipsburg it’s an easy walk into town, where you can laze on a white St Thomas sand beach surrounded by bars and cafes or St Thomas is one of the Caribbean’s busiest while the St Thomas Skyride cable car offers explore the capital’s various souvenir shops, cruise ports and a favourite for its duty-free the best views. However, as there are often boutiques and casinos. There are snorkelling shopping. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, is a several cruise ships moored at once, one of trips and motorbike tours. A popular 10-minute taxi ride from the Havensight cruise the best excursions is to take a smaller boat excursion goes to the island’s French capital, port and a 30-minute walk from the dock at and head off on a snorkelling trip. Go in the Marigot, where, in the blink of an eye, the Crown Bay (there are plenty of taxis if you morning to escape the worst of the crowds. ambience changes from Dutch to Gallic with prefer to ride). The marine park Coral World is French-inspired shops and cafes. one of the island’s best-known attractions * Who goes where, p82-83 56 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide

Small-ship cruising at its best

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58 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide ruises in and around Asia are increasingly local markets as well as provide new itineraries pCopular as travellers discover an appetite for for regular cruisers. exotic cruises in the Far East and Orient that An excellent network of flights from the UK tick off several countries on one holiday. linking into hub cities such as Singapore, The choice of itineraries in this region is Hong Kong, Bangkok, Beijing and Shanghai immense, from two-week voyages between has helped to make cruising in Asia an Hong Kong and Singapore that call at multiple easy option. ports in Vietnam to island-hopping adventures Note that British passport holders need a around the Indonesian islands. visa to travel to China, Vietnam and Myanmar. There are cruises along the coasts of Thailand and Malaysia, and around China and Tianjin, China South Korea. Myanmar (Burma), until recently This is the port for Beijing, but it is up to three on the tourist black list, is now firmly on the hours from the city, depending on traffic. The cruising map and itineraries that focus heavily top attraction in the capital is the huge on Japan look set to be a hit in 2015. complex of palaces known as the Forbidden Most ships are in the region in winter, City, and next-door Tiananmen Square, scene between November and March, and are either of the student protests in 1989. Outside the based there just for the season or passing city, excursions go to the Great Wall. The through during Asian sectors of their world Badaling section is closest to the city but very cruises. However, a handful of cruise lines are touristy so try to pick a tour to the basing vessels in the region year-round, in Huangyaguan section, which is the closer to China and Japan especially, to develop the the port and much quieter.

Bangkok, Thailand

The top attraction in the Thai capital is the Hanoi, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam extravagant Grand Palace and the city’s There are three ports for Hanoi, the capital of For those interested in Vietnam’s torrid oldest and largest Buddhist Temple, Wat Vietnam. Halong Bay is a 3.5-hour drive away history, the War Remnants Museum makes a Po. Take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya and famous for the beautiful limestone islands fascinating stop, while the city’s colonial past River or jump into one of the ubiquitous in the bay. Haiphong is used by a few lines, but is perfectly illustrated by the Central Post tuk-tuks for a novel city tour. The city is has no tourist facilities or attractions and the Office and French-inspired Notre Dame also a prime place for shopping for silks, drive to Hanoi is up to three hours. Cai Lan is Cathedral. The best place for fake designer handicrafts and fake designer goods. closest to the capital, with journeys of around wear, lacquer boxes and other trinkets is the Beyond the city limits, visit the Damnoen 2.5 hours. Hanoi highlights include the huge covered Ben Thanh Market. Head out Saduak floating market, a 90-minute drive mausoleum containing the embalmed body of of the city to creep through the Cu Chi from Bangkok. Small ships arriving at former ruler and Communist revolutionary Ho Tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Bangkok dock at Klong Toey, close to the Chi Minh, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and war and to the Mekong Delta to see floating city centre. Larger ships have to use the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Chinese markets. Small ships dock on the Saigon commercial port at Laem Chebang, a 2.5- philosopher Confucius. The city’s Gallic colonial River, 10 minutes from the centre. hour drive away. roots are evident at the grandiose Presidential Larger ships dock at Phu My, a 2.5-hour Palace, built for a former French governor. drive away.

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Ships either dock at Ocean Terminal in Victoria Harbour, in the centre of the city and close to the Star Ferry terminal, or a new terminal on the site of the former runway of Kai Tak Airport. Top attractions in the city include the Victoria Peak, a harbour cruise or ride on the Star Ferry and shopping - Temple Street Night Market and Stanley Market are favourite places. Make time also to try the local cuisine. There are tours to Lantau island, to see a monastery that contains the world’s largest outdoor Buddha, and Macau, famous for its casinos.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Shanghai, China The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is Ships dock either at Shanghai Port International probably best known for the Petronas Twin Cruise Terminal, close to downtown, the Towers (the viewing bridge offers views of the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal at city, or try Kuala Lumpur Tower which has Boashan or the Waigaoqiao Port Cruise Terminal, similar vistas, plus shops and a revolving both a 30-minute drive from the city centre. The restaurant). Ships dock at Port Klang, a cargo city is a pulsating neon-filled metropolis offers an and cruise port 90 minutes away by road. In intoxicating mix of ancient and modern. Take in the city, visit the National Museum and the the views from the restaurants and shops in the colonial Royal Selangor Club. The limestone Pearl TV Tower or the 88-storey Jin Mao Tower. Batu Caves, a few miles outside the city, are Other attractions include the Jade Buddha one of the most noted Hindu shrines outside Temple and the Shanghai Museum. Yu Gardens India and inhabited by mischievous monkeys has five acres of pagodas, pavilions and ponds, that lurk around the 272 steps leading up to while The Bund’s 19th-century mansions are a the temple cave. throwback to colonial times when it was the city’s financial centre.

Singapore Shopping is a favourite pastime in the Lion City and primarily centred around the malls and markets in Orchard Road and the up-and- coming Marina Bay area on the waterfront. One of the newest attractions is the futuristic Gardens by the Bay botanical park with its “Skypark” straddled across three tower blocks. Take a river cruise through the old colonial areas of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, now full of trendy restaurants and bars, visit the Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoo and be sure to try a Singapore Sling cocktail at the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel. The city has two cruise ports, the newer Marina Bay Cruise Terminal, a few minutes from Marina Bay, and Singapore Cruise Centre, a 15-minute taxi ride away.

60 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide MARIE CELESTE | CRUISE TRADE NEWS | 61 Seoul, South Korea The South Korean capital is served by the port of Incheon, just over an hour’s drive away. Some stay in the port to see where US General MacArthur landed in 1950 after North Korean invaded the South, others head to Seoul, which has busy streets rubbing shoulders with traditional temples and peaceful gardens, but the top attraction is a tour to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea, to visit one of several tunnels dug to launch a surprise attack on Seoul, and the Dora Observatory, for views across the border.

Tokyo, Japan Despite its modern façade, there are many attractions that symbolise the Japanese capital’s dynastic past, notably the impressive Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine in the centre of Tokyo, and the Sensoji Temple built to honour the god Kannon. A more modern draw is the Tokyo Tower, taller than the Eiffel Tower, from where there are fabulous views across the city to Mount Fuji. Most cruise ships dock in Yokohama, from where you can take the train to Tokyo, 40km away. A shuttle bus operates from the terminal to Yokohama Station.

Yangon, Myanmar Ships dock either at Thilawa Port, an hour from Yangon, or Nanthida Jetty in the city. Sightseeing centres around the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist shrine where devoted pilgrims come to pray amid the gold-domed stupas. There are colonial buildings and colourful markets where you can browse for Burmese handicrafts, and also day trips by air to Mandalay or Bagan, and by car to Bago.

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12:52:32 South America & Antarctica

Who goes to there... CARIBBEAN SEA Azamara Club Cruises PANAMA Carnival Cruise Lines VENEZUELA Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Islands Costa Cruises COLUMBIA Crystal Cruises AMAZAN RIVER Disney Cruise Line PERU BRAZIL Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Lima Hapag-Lloyd Cruises SOUTH Holland America Line PACIFIC Lindblad Expeditions OCEAN E Rio de Janeiro L I MSC Cruises H C Norwegian Cruise Line Montevideo Santiago Oceania Cruises Buenos Aires P&O Cruises SOUTH Ponant ARGENTINA ATLANTIC Princess Cruises OCEAN

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Falkland Islands Royal Caribbean International Saga Cruises Seabourn THE DRAKE PASSAGE Silversea Star Clippers ANTARCTICA Variety Cruises Windstar

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outh America is a vast continent sSeparated from the north by the Panama Canal, a man-made waterway acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels. Cruise ships visit in the austral summer (our winter) when the weather is at its best and the ice has receded in Antarctica, allowing cruise ships and exploration-style vessels to sail in the polar region. Two-week cruises between Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, and Valparaiso, the Buenos Aires, Argentina Rio de Janeiro, Brazil port for the Chilean capital of Santiago, are Buenos Aires is known as the Paris of South As host of this year’s World Cup and the popular as ships must round Cape Horn - a America for its big boulevards, but the 2016 Olympics, Rio might be in big sea route dreaded by sailors in the days of sail language is Spanish and around half the demand generally right now, but it has long as it could take months for them to navigate. inhabitants are of Italian descent. It’s an been a favourite on South American cruise There are also cruises along the west exciting city, with lively bars, the best itineraries, with some lines making sure coast that call at Cusco in Peru and Guayaquil steakhouses in the world and tango in the they are in town for Carnival. Ships dock at in Ecuador, and east coast itineraries that visit street in La Boca. The cruise terminal is on the Pier Maua, walking distance from Montevideo in Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro in Rio de la Plata, about half a mile from the city downtown Rio and about 20 minutes by Brazil, as well as voyages up the Amazon centre (some ships dock at an outlying port, in taxi from Copacabana Beach, surely the River as far as Manaus. which case there’ll be a shuttle into the most famous stretch of sand in the world. Increasingly popular are two-month centre). Top sights include the pink palace in Along with the city’s Ipanema Beach, it is voyages that circumnavigate the South Plaza de Mayo from where Eva Peron worth a visit, but don’t miss also a trip to America because they are a great way to see addressed the nation, the Recoleta Cemetery the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for views so much of the continent. These usually where she is buried and the colourful district of across the city. A cog railway goes up include a voyage up the Amazon and a day La Boca. An evening dinner and tango show is Corcovada; the Christ the Redeemer getting through the Panama Canal. a must if you’re in the city overnight. statue is at the top.

Stanley, Falkland Islands

Few people had never heard of the islands until the Argentineans invaded in 1982. Now it is a highlight for British cruisers sailing around the bottom of South America (although in the past couple of years the Argentinean Government has tried to stop ships going there by banning them from Argentinean ports if they have been to Port Stanley).

Ships anchor in the bay and tender passengers into Stanley, which is much like Britain a few decades ago, complete with red phone boxes, pubs and corner shops. The island itself is like the moors, wild and windswept but with penguins instead of ponies and signs that warn of minefields.

There are excursions to see Gentoo and King penguins at Bluff Cove and a Rockhopper penguin colony at Berkeley Sound, tours of the 1982 battlefields and visits to working farms.

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A cruise is the best way to experience the Galapagos, an archipelago of some 21 islands almost 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador that’s famed for its wildlife and the role the animals played in helping Charles Darwin formulate his theories on evolution.

The islands are reached by air from Quito via Guayaquil. Flying time is 90 minutes from Guayaquil. Planes land on Baltra Island and you will be transferred to your ship by tender.

Montevideo, Uruguay palace and city hall, the nearby San Cruise ships sailing in the Galapagos National Exit the port, cross the Ramba Franklin D Franciscan Monastery and Church, and the Park are allowed a maximum 100 passengers Roosevelt and you’re in the 18th-century Gold Museum, which contains priceless (many hold only hold a few dozen) and visit a Spanish old town (Ciudad Vieja). The gateway artefacts from pre-Columbian Peru. Some couple of islands a day so you can go ashore is all that remains of the wall that once lines might have overnight land tours to Cusco on walks with park naturalists and get close to protected it; Plaza Independencia marks the and Machu Picchu that rejoin the ship at a the animals, which have no fear of humans. point where old meets newer downtown. The different port. city is small, with interesting restaurants and Landings are made by inflatable zodiacs or shops, but there are tours to the upscale Ushuaia dinghies, often stepping into water or onto beach resort of Punta Del Este or a working The city calls itself the town at the end of the rocks so you need a degree of mobility. You estancia (ranch), where you can be a cowboy world for good reason. Head south and next also need a sense of adventure as the islands (gauchos) for a day. stop is Antarctica, 1,000km across the Drake are undeveloped, with uneven dusty paths. Passage. Ships dock in the centre of town, Each island has distinct wildlife and geology. Valparaiso, Chile which has a Maritime Museum in what was Highlights include: Cruise ship dock at Muelle Prat, which is the prison (the town started as a penal colony) walking distance from the town, but although and a display dedicated to Antarctica, but is Blue-footed Boobie birds it’s a picturesque place (and UNESCO worth skipping for tours to Tierra del Fuego V Marine and land iguanas Heritage Site) there is little reason to linger National Park or catamaran cruises through V Sea lions when Santiago, the capital of Chile, is just 90 the Beagle Channel. V Giant tortoises minutes down the road. In Santiago, Plaza de V Frigate birds Armas is the historical centre, laid out in 1541 Manaus V Darwin’s finches and boasting Spanish colonial buildings and This is the end of the line for most cruise ship V the grand Metropolitan Cathedral (built in 1745 sailing up the Amazon. Ships tie up to a after four others were burnt down or destroyed floating dock next to the city, which has a very by earthquakes). A funicular railway goes to grand opera house built from the proceeds of the top of San Cristobal Hill for a view of the rubber, but the best trips are away from the city and the Andes, and there’s wine tasting at city. A Meeting the Waters tour visits the spot Concha y Toro. where the muddy waters of the Rio Solimões meet the black water of the Rio Negro but do Callao, Peru not mix because of differences in water This is the port for Lima, which is about seven temperature and flow rates, and there are miles distant. There are taxis to the capital piranha fishing expeditions and jungle hikes. (travel time is 30-45 minutes depending on If you’re in town overnight, join a late-night traffic; be sure to agree a price before setting expedition in search of caiman (an Ama- off) but your ship is likely to have a shuttle as zonian alligator). well. Top sights in Lima include Plaza Mayor and the surrounding cathedral, archbishop’s * Who goes where, p82-83 South America & Antarctica | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 67 Antarctica

Antarctica is the most remote place on earth; a frozen world more than 50 times the size of the UK that spends half the year in total darkness. It’s also the coldest and windiest place on earth, some 1,000km from Ushuaia across the notorious Drake Passage.

You can either take a 10-day cruise from Ushuaia to the White Continent, spend a few days sailing around the Antarctic Peninsula and then return to Ushuaia (it takes two-three days to cross the Drake), or a longer voyage that also visits South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Cruise lines with big ships have sightseeing voyages but if you want to set foot on the continent choose a expedition vessel that carries no more than 500 passengers. Bear in mind only 100 people are allowed ashore at a time and ships carrying up to 200 passengers have access to more landing sites.

Landings are made by inflatable Zodiacs so a degree of mobility is a must. Be aware that landings, like itineraries, vary depending on the weather and ice conditions.

Rather than cityscapes and ancient monuments, Antarctica is all about nature and wildlife, seeing penguins, whales and icebergs that are as big as houses. Highlights include: V Sailing inside the caldera on Deception Island. V Scenic cruising through Lemaire Channel. V Sailing through Iceberg Alley. V Spotting whales while cruising through the Gerlache Strait. V The glaciated mountains and ice-cliffs around Paradise Bay. V Elephant Island, where 21 of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s crew lived for four months in 1916, sheltered under an upturned boat and living on seal blubber, while their leader went for help.

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Who goes to there...

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Alaska | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 69 laska is that huge place to the north-west organise your own trips, days out are Ketchikan oAf Canada, not actually joined to the USA expensive, but it would be criminal to come This is a city of salmon, lumberjacks and totem although it is the 49th state of the union. It was all this way and not do some of the activities poles, where it rains so much the precipitation bought from Russia in 1867 and admitted into on offer. is a tourist attraction called liquid sunshine. the union in 1959. Cruises operate between May and Ships dock on the edge of town so it’s easy to This is a land where everything is big September, and are generally seven or 10 go ashore alone, but an excursion will be more except the population – some 640,000 people nights, sailing either round-trip from Vancouver, exciting. Options include kayaking in search of in a state that’s twice the size of Texas and Seattle or San Francisco or one-way, from bald eagles or a float plane ride along Misty one-fifth the size of the Lower 48’, as the Vancouver to Whittier or Seward or vice-versa. Fjords. There are walking tours in a rainforest locals refer to the rest of the US. Choose the one-way cruise and you can add a wildlife sanctuary to see bears, seals, deer and Cruising here is one big adventure. You few nights in Alaska to the start or end of the eagles, fishing trips, zip-wiring, jeep and canoe might be zip-wiring through the tree canopies voyage. Several cruise lines also package their safaris, even a lumberjack show. one day and whale-watching the next, getting Alaska cruises with a pre-cruise journey a bird’s eye view of the scenery on a flight- through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky seeing excursion or walking on glaciers. You Mountaineer train. can watch lumberjack shows and grab a drink Most cruises call at Ketchikan, Juneau and at saucy saloons that recall the lively days of Skagway, and programme scenic cruising the Gold Rush. close to the glaciers. A few also visit Sitka, Whether you buy through the ship or Prince Rupert and Victoria in British Columbia.

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Skagway Skagway owes its existence to the prospectors who passed through during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-99. You can walk part of the Chilkoot Trail they followed on an excursion (you’ll do a couple of miles; the whole thing is 33 miles and so punishing, especially in winter, that many prospectors died on the way). Cruise ships dock in town but the only reason to hang around is the Glaciers saucy Red Onion Saloon, where you can take There are around 100,000 glaciers in Alaska. Here are the four most visited by cruise lines.

Margerie Glacier There are 16 tidewater glaciers (meaning they extend down to the sea) in Glacier Bay National Park, so-called because was a mass of ice in some 270 years ago, but Margerie Glacier is the highlight. It’s about one mile long and 21 miles deep.

a tour of the former brothel upstairs. Excursion Sawyer Glaciers options include horse-riding, dog-sledding, The twin Sawyer Glaciers (North and South) are at the head of the Tracy Arm zip-wiring and rock-climbing. You can take a fjord, which itself is a highlight. It’s 30 miles long, 1,200 feet at its deepest coach ride to the Yukon along the Klondike point and twists and turns its way past the surrounded by high mountains and Highway, peaking at 3,290 feet above sea waterfalls. The glacier is half a mile wide and the water about 600 feet deep. level, or ride the narrow-gauge railroad built in 1898, during the gold rush, along the College Fjord Glaciers White Pass. The 20-mile fjord has the highest density of tidewater glaciers in Alaska. It was discovered in 1899 by an expedition funded by the Ivy League colleges so all Sitka the glaciers were named in their honour – the ones on the north after the Founded by Russian fur traders as New women’s colleges, the ones on the south after the men’s. Harvard Glacier, at Archangel in 1799, and once the capital of the head, is 1.5 miles wide and about 225 feet high. Alaska, Sitka is an eclectic mix of Russian, Tingit and American cultures. Small ships can Hubbard Glacier dock but larger vessels anchor in the sound This is the largest tidewater glacier in Alaska, extending some 76 miles from and tender passengers ashore. There are its source in the Yukon. The cliff face, where it meets the sea, is more than six tours around town that visit St Michael’s miles wide and 300 to 400 feet high above the water, with another 300 feet Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Russian below the sea. Bishop’s House, or trips to a native folklore shows. You can also visit a Raptor Centre, which cares for injured bald eagles and other birds, join a cruise in search of sea otters or go hiking in the rainforest. There are high-speed boat rides in Sitka Sound or more sedate sea kayaking trips.

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ruises along the US East Coast operate Newport, Rhode Island bCetween New York and either Montréal or New York Cruise ship dock outside the harbour and Québec, taking in Newport, Boston, Portland tender passengers ashore. Once on dry land, and Bar Harbor in the US, and Halifax and St If you are sailing from or back to the harbour front has restaurants, bars and John in Canada along the way. New York, you should add a few shops and it’s pleasant to stroll the leafy streets Itineraries range from seven to 11 nights, days in the city to see highlights admiring the colonial-style mansion houses (a and mostly operate from late August to such as Times Square, Central Park few are open to the public; see www.newport October for the fall foliage (Holland America and the view from the top of the mansions.org for details) or along the Cliff Walk. has itineraries from May onwards, which Empire State Building or Top of the A tour of the Touro Synagogue, the oldest still have the benefit of missing the cruise ship Rock. You can travel around town standing in the US, tells how Jews fleeing crowds) but the history and culture in what on the subway or an open-top bus, persecution in Europe and South America found were the former American colonies or for something a bit different, try a acceptance in Newport in the 1600s. combined with the excitement of the big Citi Bike (think Boris Bikes in the Big cities are also good reasons to come. Apple). Ships either sail from Portland, Maine Manhattan, which is handy for Portland is famed for its lobster (the crustacean Boston Times Square and Central Park, or is the headline act in restaurants and features Ships dock in Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, Brooklyn, which is at the bottom of on souvenirs and jewellery items) but there are which is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the the island. Neither has good public other attractions – a narrow gauge diesel (and harbour from the city (but ships will have transport so you will need taxi sometimes steam) train along Casco Bay, a shuttles or you can take buses SL2 or SL3). transfers to the ports. narrated trolley tour around town, trips to the Once in the city, make a beeline for the Old coastal village of Kennebunkport. Ships dock on State House Museum, where the US the edge of the Old Port, an easy walk into town Proclamation of Independence was read out for the restaurants and shops. in 1776, to find out all about the Boston Tea Party and the American revolution. The Bar Harbor, Maine museum is one stop on the Freedom Trail, as Bar Harbor is a quaint tourist town where is Faneuil Hall, where the doctrine ‘no lobster is king and you can take boat tours out taxation without representation’ was born. to see pots being raised. Ships anchor in The meeting room is on the first floor; Frenchman Bay and tender passengers into the downstairs is packed with restaurants, bars centre of the village, from where there are buses and street performers. Cheers Bar is a big and a trolley tour to Acadia National Park, the attraction (even though the one that draws main attraction. There are also kayaking tours the crowds isn’t the real one); likewise the around the harbour and trips to the local New England Aquarium. brewery houses.

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St John, New Brunswick Québec City, Canada Montréal, Canada This town is so sleepy that three cars at a road With its pavement cafés, baguettes, Montréal is a safe, friendly city with Parisian- junction constitutes a traffic jam, but it has one bicycles and a certain je ne c’est quoi, this style boulevards and a charming old town claim to fame – twice-daily the sea level in the is a little piece of North America that will that’s an easy walk from the port and has Bay of Fundy, at the mouth of the St John always be Gallic. Ships dock at La Vieux historic buildings (the city dates back to the River, rises and falls an incredible 28 feet. At Port, a busy place with tempting restaurants first settlers in 1642), museums, pavement low tide, water from the river rushes through a and cafés; from there walk or take the cafés and street entertainers. Highlights narrow gorge into the bay, creating wild rapids funicular to Haute Ville, or Upper Town, include the Place d’Armes, Place Jacques- (a jet boat ride on them is great fun); as the dominated by the stunning Chateau Cartier and Notre-Dame Basilica, tours of the sea in the bay rises, the water is pushed Frontenac, for more restaurants and to see Olympic Stadium, the Parc du Mont-Royal upstream and the river runs in reverse. They the citadel and Plains of Abraham, where and the underground shopping malls. If are called the Reversing Rapids. The rapids the British beat the French for control of you’re there at night, Viator (www.viator.com) are a drive from the terminal; the town itself, North America in 1759. For a day out, has a ghost tour that delves into Montréal’s with shops and restaurants, is by the dock. the Montmorency Falls, 30 metres higher gruesome history of villains and witchcraft. than Niagara, and rural Ile d’Orleans Halifax, Nova Scotia are favourites. Who goes where, p82-83 Ships docking at the cruise terminal are * greeted by a piper in honour of the city’s Scottish roots (but you might end up in the container terminal on a busy day, in which case a shuttle into the city is provided). The terminal is close to the Maritime Museum, which has an exhibition about the Titanic (three ships from the city were sent to aid the stricken ship; they brought back 1,520 bodies) and the Halifax Explosion of 1917, when a munitions ship blew up, flattening parts of the city and killing 2,000 people. You can learn the story on a Harbor Duck Tour. Peggy’s Cove, a fishing village 30 minutes’ drive from the city, is a favourite excursion.

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78 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide ruising in Australasia and the South PCacific means everything from voyages that nip in and out of Australian ports to itineraries that take in New Zealand and cruises around exotic South Pacific islands such as Tahiti, Bora Bora and Fiji. Cruises in this vast land can be anything from a nine-night cruise around the Kimberley in Northern Australia, to a couple of weeks taking in the highlights of Australia and New Zealand. There are also voyages of a month or more sailing around the continent of Australia. A few cruise lines are based in Australia year-round, but others either position ships in the region for the Antipodean summer (the UK’s winter), with Sydney a favourite port. Others visit as part of a world cruise, when port calls might include Fremantle (for Perth), Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, where most ships will stay at least one night so passengers have time to sample the nightlife.

Auckland, New Zealand Brisbane, Australia Yorkey’s Knob, Australia This modern city, the former capital of New Cruise ships mostly call here on their way to or The quaintly-named Yorkey’s Knob is the Zealand, sits between the Pacific Ocean and from Asia or the South Pacific, docking either at gateway to Cairns, which itself is the Tasman Sea, which makes it ideally located for the city’s cruise terminal at Portside Wharf or the gateway to one of Australia’s most famous cruises to the Bay of Islands. Ships dock at freight terminal. From both locations, it is a taxi attractions - the Great Barrier Reef. The Princes Wharf, in the main waterfront area, ride or shuttle bus into the city. Alternatively, from cruise terminal is about a 20-minute walk which has cafés and shops. The city’s main the wharf, hop on one of the fast ferries that ply from the city’s tourist sights; there are taxis if attraction is the Sky Tower, rising to more than the Brisbane River. It flows past one of you prefer a ride. While day trips to the 1,000 feet; you can admire the fabulous views Brisbane’s main attractions – the South Bank Great Barrier Reef are arguably the top or, if you’re feeling daring, leap off on a bungee Parklands, built for the World Expo in 1988. For draw, you can also take the two-hour drive jump to plummet more than 600 feet! Outside some animal magic, visit the Lone Pine Koala to Daintree National Park or jump on the the city limits, take a trip into the wine-growing Sanctuary to see these cuddly creatures close Kuranda Scenic Railway that trundles region or a full-day trip to the thermal wonders up or visit the zoo established by naturalist Steve through the rainforest to the village of of Rotorua with its collection of geysers and Irwin. For some beach time, head to Surfer’s Kuranda, where the Skyrail gondola sweeps geothermal springs. Paradise, a 90-minute drive away. you over the treetops.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

The South Pacific offers a remote idyllic escape and this ultimate island retreat, with lush tropical peaks and surrounded by bright turquoise waters, boasts a classic desert island feel, albeit an upmarket one. Cruise ships generally anchor in Pofai Bay near the island’s main settlement Vaitape, and take passengers ashore by tender. One of the most popular excursions is an island tour in a truck or a bumpy 4x4 adventure. Alternatively, the clear, calm waters of the lagoon lend themselves to glass-bottom boat rides, snorkelling trips and even helmet dives. Don’t miss refreshments at the island’s celebrity watering hole, Bloody Mary’s.

Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 79 Sydney, Australia walking tour of The Rocks, the city’s historic heart, filled with shops and restaurants. Beyond the city limits, take a trip to the Sailing into the world’s largest and most iconic harbour, under its scenic Blue Mountains and get a taste of the Outback at a famous bridge and past the distinctive Sydney Opera House, is an traditional sheep station. Ships dock either at Circular Quay, unforgettable experience and an attraction in itself. Harbour cruises the hub of the capital’s transport links on land and water, or showcase the city’s different neighbourhoods, while the harbour Barangaroo in Darling Harbour, which is a t20-minute walk bridge climb is an exhilarating way to get the best views. Take in a from the business district. Some ships also moor in the concert at the Sydney Opera House, stride out along the sands of harbour, and bring passengers into Darling Harbour by tender. Bondi Beach or Manley, the epitome of Aussie outdoor life, or join a Taxis are available from there.

Fremantle, Australia Melbourne, Australia Papeete, Tahiti Sitting at the mouth of the Swan River is the Atmospheric and cosmopolitan, Melbourne Many cruises through the South Pacific start attractive, easy-going town of Fremantle, the is a captivating hub that is easy to get and end here; ships dock on the waterfront in gateway to Perth, some 12 miles further up around, helped by a quirky and efficient tram the city, which is a busy place with a very the river. If you’re in town for just a day, you’ll system that links the port with the city. The French feel. The city’s covered market is a have to choose between exploring Fremantle tram stop is just a few minutes walk from the colourful draw while the Museum of Tahiti and or Perth as it isn’t really possible to do both. cruise pier and it takes 20 minutes to get into the Gauguin museum, which recounts the artist Fremantle is more convenient and there are town, or you can take a taxi. If you want to Paul Gauguin’s life and works, are worth visiting. free shuttle buses into the town, where stay close to the city, take a cruise along the But those in search of the island’s Polynesian attractions include the Western Australian Yarra River or visit the Federation Square culture and natural beauty should leave Papeete Maritime Museum. If you want to visit Perth, entertainment complex and open-air Queen to explore Tahiti’s rugged east coast and the you can take a city tour and finish with a boat Victoria Market. Further afield, you can ride lagoons in the west. There are also 4x4 jeep ride back to Fremantle, or head to one of the the Puffing Billy steam train; relive the safaris and hikes in the rainforest. city’s beaches to relax. Attractions outside the region’s gold rush era at the outdoor city include the Yanchep National Park and interactive museum at Sovereign Hill; or go Wellington, New Zealand mysterious limestone pillars in the Pinnacles deep into the countryside of the Yarra Valley New Zealand’s capital is perfect for exploring on Desert in Nambung National Park. to sample the local wineries. foot and is within reach of both cruise moorings – Aotea Quay, where larger ships dock, is a 20-minute walk away while Queens Wharf is in the centre of the city. Buses and taxis are plentiful. For the best views take the cable car from Lambton Quay to Kelburn and for the best insight into the country’s history visit the impressive national museum, Te Papa. The capital’s botanic garden and nautical museum are popular draws; for Hobbit fans, a Lord of the Rings tour takes you to key locations used in the film. Explore the surrounding landscape on a trip into the adjacent wine country and visit a nearby fur seal colony.

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Azamara Club Cruises www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk FO TVV V

Carnival Cruise Lines www.carnival.co.uk FO TVV

Celebrity Cruises www.celebritycruises.co.uk FO TVV

Costa Cruises www.costacruises.co.uk VV

Cruise & Maritime Voyages www.cruiseandmartitime.com VV N

Crystal Cruises www.crystalcruises.co.uk V Selected itineraries V Selected itineraries VV V

Cunard www.cunard.co.uk FO TVV

Disney Cruise Line www.disneycruiseline.com FO TVV V

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines www.fredolsencruises.com FO TVV

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises www.hlcruises.com FO TVV V V

Hebridean Island Cruises www.hebridean.co.uk VVV N

Holland America Line www.hollandamerica.co.uk FO TVV

Hurtigruten www.hurtigruten.co.uk FO TVV N

Group charter Lindblad Expeditions www.expeditions.com V flights only VV N

Louis Cruises www.louiscruises.com VV

MSC Cruises www.msccruises.co.uk FO TVV V

Norwegian Cruise Line www.ncl.co.uk FO TVV

Oceania Cruises www.oceaniacruises.com VVVVVV

P&O Cruises www.pocruises.com FO TVV

Paul Gauguin Cruises www.pgcruises.com VV V V V V V V

Ponant www.ponant.com VV V V

Princess Cruises www.princess.com FO TVV

Quark Expeditions www.quarkexpeditions.com VV N

Regent Seven Seas Cruises www.rssc.com V V VV V V V V V V V

Royal Caribbean International www.royalcaribbean.co.uk FO TVV

Saga Cruises www.sagacruises.co.uk N/A V UK port transfers VV V V

Seabourn www.seabourn.com VV V V V V V V

SeaDream Yacht Club www.seadream.co.uk VV N

Silversea www.silversea.com VV V V V V V

Star Clippers www.starclippers.co.uk VV N

Swan Hellenic www.swanhellenic.com V V VV N

Thomson Cruises www.thomson.co.uk/cruises V VVV V

Variety Cruises www.varietycruises.com VV N

Voyages of Discovery www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk V V VV V V

Voyages to Antiquity www.voyagestoantiquity.com VV V V N

Windstar Cruises www.windstarcruises.com VV V

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Family cruises 87-92 Big ship luxury cruises 93-94 Small ship luxury/boutique cruises 95 -102 Cultural cruises 102 -103 Classic British cruises 105 -106

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86 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Family | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Conquest Class (Funship 2.0 features on selected ships) Carnival Conquest, Carnival Freedom, • WaterWorks aqua park with water slides and Carnival Glory, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Valor other family attractions. 110,000 tons, 2984 passengers • SportSquare open-air recreation complex with a ropes course, mini-golf and outdoor Dream Class fitness area. Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream, Cruise style • The RedFrog Pub for tasty island-inspired Carnival Magic Whether you want a holiday for just you and snacks and drinks, including its own private 130,000 tons, 3690 passengers your partner, or for your whole family, you label beer. won’t find more to do or see than on a • Family-style Cucina del Capitano Italian Fantasy Class Carnival cruise. With some of the largest cruise restaurant that brings the heritage of Carnival’s Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Elation, ships in the world, we carry a bigger cargo of captains to the table. Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Fascination, fun. A Carnival cruise can be whatever you • Guy’s! Burger Joint Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, want it to be: a romantic city escape, a • Blue Iguana Cantina Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sensation relaxing beach break, an adventure/sports • HASBRO the Game Show 70,367 tons, 2056 passengers holiday or a mixture of all of those. We can promise you more fun for your money. We’ve Find out more: www.carnival.co.uk Spirit Class all sorts of activities to keep everyone happy, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, plus kids’ clubs for different age groups, and Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit exciting excursions too. 88,500 tons, 2124 passengers

Splendor Class Carnival Splendor 113,300 tons, 3002 passengers

Sunshine Class Carnival Sunshine 102,853 tons, 3002 passengers

Triumph Class Carnival Triumph Carnival Victory I101,509 tons, 2754 passengers

Vista Class Coming soon…

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 87 GALLERY | Family

The fleet Key features Disney Magic, Disney Wonder • Rotational Dining- Experience 3 different 85,000, 1750 passengers. restaurants- and your waiters stay with you. Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy • Adult-only speciality restaurants. 128,000 tons, 2,500 passengers. • Our Children’s clubs have the longest operating hours at sea (up to midnight). Cruise style • Extensive kids and teens areas, plus With their grand classic liner look and fun babysitting for the tiny tots. Mickey ears on the funnels, the Disney ships • Stylish adult-only bars and nightclubs. are guaranteed to make an entrance at • Character meet-and-greet sessions. whichever port they are visiting. Inside, they • 20% larger staterooms than many other have variously gone for an Art Deco or Art Cruise Lines. Space for up to four/five people Noveau look but with clever touches of Disney and separate bathroom and toilet areas. woven into the design. Naturally the ships are • The AquaDuck – the first water coaster all about Disney, with character meet-and- at sea. greet sessions onboard, Disney-themed • Unlimited ice cream/soft drinks (from the ice shows in the theatre, Disney films on the TV cream and soft drinks stations on deck). and in the cinema. There are extensive areas • AquaDunk among new features to be added for kids and teens, but also for parents, with to Disney Magic during an autumn refit. an adult-only pool, bars and lounges and even a nightclub on the two big ships. Find out more: www.disneycruise.disney.go.com

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The fleet Key features Lirica class • MSC Cruise is the only company offering free MSC Opera cruises year-round on all itineraries for children 59,000 tons, 1,756 passengers. under 18. (rising to 65,000 tons and 2,142 passengers • Some 65% of our cabins are balconies – the after lengthening in 2015). highest percentage share in the mainstream MSC Lirica cruise market. 59,000, 1,590 passengers. Cruise style • Choose between four on-board experiences (rising to 65,000 tons, 1,976 passengers after MSC Cruises offers great food, fun activities – Bella, Fantastic, Aurea and MSC Yacht Club lengthening in 2015). for all the family and the quality and comfort of – depending on your needs and budget. MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia a five-star hotel, all at a great price. MSC ships • The Aurea Spa is the only authentic Balinese 59,000 tons, 1,566 passengers. also have more balcony cabins than any other spa product at sea. Choose from 20 different (rising to 65,000 tons, 1,952 passengers after cruise lines - something we are particularly types of massage and exclusive beauty lengthening in 2014 and 2015 respectively). proud of. So whether it’s shopping, fitness, treatments in partnership with top inter- Broadway-style entertainment or fine dining national brands. Musica class that you are looking for, we offer an array of • The MSC Yacht Club offers the ultimate in MSC Magnifica onboard facilities that will more than fit the bill. luxury with suite accommodation, 24-hour 92,300 tons, 2,518 passengers. Eleven million guests have already enjoyed an butler service, access to exclusive areas MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica MSC Cruise so why don’t you? including the Top Sail Lounge, The One sun 92,500 tons, 2,550 passengers. deck, a dedicated restaurant, plus an all- inclusive drinks menu in Yacht Club venues. Fantasia class MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina Find out more: www.msccruises.co.uk 138,000 tons, 3,502 passengers. MSC Spendida, MSC Fantasia 138,000 tons, 3,274 passengers.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 89 GALLERY | Family

The fleet Norwegian Escape (launching October 2015) 163,000 tons, 4,200 passengers Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway 144,000 tons, 4,000 passengers. Norwegian Epic 155,873 tons, 4,100 passengers. Key features Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl • Freestyle dining, with a choice of up to 29 93,530 tons, 2,382 passengers. on-board restaurants without set sitting times. Norwegian Jade • Choices of cuisine including Teppanyaki, 93,558tons, 2,388 passengers. French, American Steakhouse and Italian. Norwegian Jewel • Exclusive villa-style accommodation. 93,502 tons, 2,374 passengers. • Incredible entertainment options including Pride of America Cruise style Broadway shows Rock of Ages and 80,439 tons, 2,138 passengers. Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand of Freestyle Legally Blonde. Norwegian Dawn Cruising is all about giving guests as much 92,250 tons, 2,338 passengers. choice and freedom on board as possible. Find out more: www.ncl.co.uk Norwegian Star This extends to dining, accommodation, 91,740 tons, 2,346 passengers. entertainment and relaxation. The fleet of 14 Norwegian Sun ships, including Norwegian Escape, which is 78,309 tons, 1,936 passengers. set to launch in October 2015, travel to Norwegian Spirit destinations including Europe, the Caribbean, 75,338 tons, 2,000 passengers. Alaska, South America, Canada and New Norwegian Sky England, and Hawaii. In 2015, four Norwegian 77104 tons, 2,002 passengers. Cruise Line ships will sail in Europe.

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The fleet Key features Royal Princess, Regal Princess • The Consummate Host: Warm, welcoming 141,000 tons, 3,560 passengers. service from Princess’s friendly and Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, gracious crew. Emerald Princess, Ruby Princess • Affordable balconies: Every Princess 113,000 tons 3,080 passengers. ship offers a large selection of affordable Grand Princess, Golden Princess, Cruise style balcony staterooms. Star Princess Discover new places. Experience new cultures. • Movies under the Stars: Princess’ poolside 109,000 tons, 2,590 passengers. Learn more about the world you don’t see very cinema screen with films, sports, concerts Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess day. A cruise with Princess offers beautiful and games 116,000 tons, 2,670 passengers. scenery, brand new experiences and fresh • The Sanctuary: A signature outdoor haven Island Princess, Coral Princess perspectives. You’ll come home with new just for adults. 92,000 tons, 1,970 passengers. friendships, new stories to tell and new • Flexible dining options: Choose between the Sea Princess, Sun Princess, memories to share. With Princess you can flexibility of dining at a time to suit you, Dawn Princess explore so many places, like the chic cities and whether with new friends or at a romantic table 77,000 tons, 1,990 passengers. historic sights of the Mediterranean, the for two, or the camaraderie of eating at the Ocean Princess, Pacific Princess breathtaking wilderness of Alaska, and exotic same table at the same time each evening. 30,200 tons, 680 passengers. destinations around the globe. Princess offers • Freshest cuisine: Freshly-prepared meals New ship , over 350 ports of call on more than 100 made from scratch every day, often from as yet unnamed, to join fleet in 2017. itineraries. This is our promise – that you’ll locally-sourced products. 143,000 tons, 3,560 passengers come back new Find out more: www.princess.com

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 91 GALLERY | Family

The fleet Key features Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas • Quantum-class ships take technology to a 167,800 tons, 4,152 passengers new level with a host of cruise industry firsts Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas including radio-frequency identification 225,282 tons, 6,318-6,360 passengers. luggage tracking, the fastest internet at sea Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Cruise style and robots working behind the bar. Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean International has three ships • Quantum-class ships feature new 154,407 tons, 4,375 passengers. sailing from the UK in 2015. This includes the transformative venues including: Adventure of the Seas, Mariner of the new Anthem of the Seas sailing for its • SeaPlex – a large indoor active space Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Voyager inaugural season from Southampton. Explorer • RipCord by iFly – the first skydiving of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas of the Seas will also be based in experience at sea 142,000 tons, 3,835 passengers. Southampton, with Brilliance of the Seas • North Star – an engineering marvel that Brilliance of the Seas, Radiance of the sailing from Harwich for the summer season. takes passengers to new heights in a Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Serenade of Suited to families, couples aged in their 30s to jewel-shaped glass capsule that lifts more the Seas 50s, Royal Caribbean offers affordable, value- than 300 feet into the air 90,090 tons, 2,139-2,502 passengers. for-money holidays full of fun and relaxation. • Quantum and Anthem of the Seas introduce Enchantment of the Seas, Grandeur of This year we welcome our newest Quantum the next era of dining at sea I the form of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Rhapsody class of ships: Quantum of the Seas (launching Dynamic Dining - a completely new approach of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas, November 2014) and Anthem of the Seas to shipboard dining where passengers have Vision of the Seas (spring 2015). total control over when and where they eat. 63,130-81,500 tons, 2,074-2,730 passengers. Royal Caribbean International’s fleet • A new partnership with the award-winning Majesty of the Seas includes the world’s largest and most Jamie Oliver will also deliver the chef’s first 74,077-73,397 tons, 2,767 passengers. innovative cruise ships, with 40% more space restaurant at sea. than any other ship afloat and featuring activities such as rock-climbing, surfing, zip- Find out more: www.royalcaribbean.co.uk wiring and ice-skating. With an ongoing $300 million revitalised programme, there is now even more to look forward to.

92 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Big ship luxury | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Celebrity Reflection • Half-acre real grass lawn (Solstice Class). 126,000 tons, 3,046 passengers. • Celebrity iLounge Apple authorised reseller Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox, (all ships excluding Celebrity Xpedition). Celebrity Eclipse • A range of speciality restaurant options 122,000 tons, 2,850 passengers. Cruise style including Qsine – with iPad menus – The Celebrity Silhouette Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning Lawn Club Grill, Murano and Tuscan Grille. 122,400 tons, 2,886 passengers. cruisers, offering modern, sophisticated • Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea, paired with Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Summit, environments, impeccable service, enriching AquaClass accommodation and speciality Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Infinity and inspiring on-board programmes, and restaurant, Blu, offering clean cuisine. 90,940 tons, 2,158 passengers world-class cuisine. • Suite Class, offering all suite guests (Infinity = 2,170 passengers). exclusive new benefits including a suites-only Celebrity Century restaurant, VIP lounge and more. 71,545 tons, 1,814 passengers. Celebrity Xpedition Find out more: www.celebritycruises.co.uk 2,842 tons, 96 passengers.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 93 GALLERY | Big ship luxury

Key features • Enrichment programmes include the Culinary Arts Centre cookery demonstrations and complimentary Digital The fleet Cruise style workshops at sea. Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam Holland America ships are mid-size, and • Public areas adorned with precious art 86,000 tons, 2,104/6 passengers. classic in design, with a European ambience and antiques. Zuiderdam, Oosterdam, Westerdam and Dutch or British officers and Indonesian • Traditional wraparound teak decks and Noordam and Filipino staff who are renowned for their for strolling. 82,000 tons, 1,916 passengers. warm, intuitive service. HAL is one of the few • Worldwide itineraries visit Asia, South Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Volendam, Premium cruise lines, offering a combination of America, Australasia and Alaska. There are Zaandam, Statendam, Maasdam, quality and value for money that appeals to no-fly cruises and Grand Voyages. Veendam, Ryndam discerning travellers. It has been awarded Best • Full days ashore and many overnights in 56,000-63,000 tons, 1,260-1,432 passengers. Overall Value by the World Ocean & Cruise key cities like Venice, Istanbul, Hong Kong Prinsendam Liner Society for 21 consecutive years. and Bangkok. 38,000 tons, 835 passengers. Find out more: www.hollandamerica.co.uk

94 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Small ship luxury/boutique | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal, • A special ambiance reigns on board, that 10,944 tons, 264 passengers. privileged feeling of being on your own yacht. Le Lyrial (launching April 2015) • A highly professional and discreet service. 10,944, 244 passengers. Cruise style • In partnership with SOTHYS, the onboard Le Ponant Established in 1988, Ponant is the only French spa invites guests to enjoy moments of total 1,443 tons, 64 passengers. cruise line. The fleet is comprised of four relaxation in the hands of experts. French-flagged ships, each with their own • Nature puts on a spectacular show, Ponant personality, symbolizing the art of travelling by is committed to respecting it and giving guests sea as conceived by Ponant. In April 2015, a a front row seat. fifth ship, Le Lyrial, will be launched. • Legendary landscapes and breath-taking In the interest of raising awareness and settings in six continents: Africa, Antarctica, discovering more about our world, Ponant Asia, Europe, North and South America regularly welcomes world-renowned experts and Oceania. aboard. We offer legendary destinations and secret harbours only accessible to small ships; Find out more: www.ponant.com refined dining where haute cuisine is served in an intimate environment; and unforgettable moments of relaxation, discovery and emotion aboard elegant cruise yachts. This ambiance is Ponant’s hallmark and promise to all those who love cruising.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 95 GALLERY | Small ship luxury/boutique

The fleet Key features Crystal Symphony • All-inclusive pricing – passengers enjoy a 51,044 tons, 922 passengers generous and impressive selection of Crystal Serenity complimentary fine wines and premium spirits 68,870 tons, 1,070 passengers Cruise style throughout the ship, as well as open bar The ‘Crystal Difference’ starts with the service in all lounges and pre-paid gratuities company’s most important mission: to be the for housekeeping, butler, bar and dining staff. best in the luxury service business, not just • Open Dining by Reservation allows the luxury cruise industry. Both ships offer the passengers to choose a time to dine. ultimate in luxury with a stimulating and • Specialty restaurants with menus designed indulgent environment, spacious and by celebrity restaurateurs Nobu Matsuhisa and contemporary staterooms, a huge choice of Piero Selvaggio. restaurants, plenty of sports and fitness • The world’s only floating spa designed opportunities, an award-winning spa, the according to Feng Shui principles. line’s renowned Creative Learning Institute, • Creative Learning Institute offers a variety of Broadway-style entertainment and an classes from foreign languages and digital film exciting programme of shore excursions. making to computer skills and wellness. Crystal Cruises’ all-inclusive fares include free • Dedicated facilities for families. fine wines and premium spirits in all restaurants, open bar service in all lounges Find out more: www.crystalcruises.co.uk and pre-paid gratuities for housekeeping, bar and dining staff.

96 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Small ship luxury/boutique | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Europa 2 Europa 2 42,830 tons, 500 passengers. • Veranda Suites with balconies including Europa 16 Grand Ocean Suites 28,890 tons, 400 passengers. Cruise style • Seven family suites with separate rooms Hanseatic the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2014 - along with its for parents and children connected by a door 8,378 tons, 175 passengers. sister ship Europa - the highest distinction of and shared balcony. Bremen five-stars-plus. Europa 2 is a modern and • Miele cooking school. 6,752 tons, 155 passengers. casual luxury ship, which does away with cruise • Two-storey-theatre for production and traditions such as the captain's dinner. The 500- light shows. passenger Europa 2 offers the greatest space per person on a cruise ship anywhere in the Hanseatic world and exclusively features suites with • The only Berlitz Cruise Guide-rated five-star verandas and a minimum area of 28 square expedition ship. metres. Seven restaurants and six bars are • The shallow draught ensures first-hand dedicated to serving up culinary diversity and a nature experiences. large spa and fitness area accommodates the • Highest ice class for passenger ships (E4) 'well-being' trend on cruises. The seven-day and is suited for close-up expeditions into combinable cruises appeal to the needs of polar regions. working people and families alike who have • The 14 on-board zodiacs allow for landings limited vacation time. The five-star Hanseatic on untouched shores. and four-star plus Bremen were built to provide intensive exploration in the most elegant of Find out more: www.hl-cruises.com surroundings.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 97 GALLERY | Small ship luxury/boutique

The fleet Key features Hebridean Princess • Refined service and comfort of a floating 2,112 tons, 50 passengers. country house hotel. • Personalised service with a maximum of Cruise style 50 passengers. A luxury small ship experience, Hebridean • The perfect size to access the remotest Princess offers a unique ‘country house’ islands, lochs and bays. cruising experience. Complete with inglenook • Ultra all-inclusive experience. fireplace and peaceful corners, Hebridean • Congenial atmosphere. Princess sails to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Find out more: www.hebridean.co.uk Norway. As a small ship, she can access islands, lochs and bays beyond the reach of larger vessels and, with a crew-to-guest ratio of almost one-to-one, guests receive the ultimate personalised luxury experience. New for 2014, Hebridean Princess will be returning to the south coast for the first time since 2011.

98 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Small ship luxury/boutique | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Nautica, Regatta and Insignia • Free airfare fly-cruise programme. 30,277 tons, 684 passengers. • Finest cuisine at sea, served in a variety of Marina and Riviera distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no 66,084 tons, 1,250 passengers. Cruise style additional charge. Oceania Cruises epitomises luxury cruising, • Complimentary soft drinks, bottled water combining exciting and exotic worldwide and speciality teas & coffees itineraries, the finest cuisine at sea, • Country club-casual ambiance; tuxedos and exceptional personalised service and a gowns are never required. casually elegant onboard lifestyle to provide • Butler service in all suites. truly exceptional value. Port-intensive • Extraordinarily high staff-to-guest ratio itineraries featuring overnight visits and ensures exemplary personalised service. extended evening port stays. • Youngest fleet in premium-class cruising, with 85% of accommodations featuring private balconies. • Best value in upscale cruising.

Find out more: www.oceaniacruises.com

| 2014 | CRUISE PREVIEW | 99 GALLERY | Small ship luxury/boutique

The fleet Key features Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Spirit • Small, friendly ships with affluent and like- 10,000 tons, 208 passengers. minded passengers. (leaving Spring 2015) • Signature shore experiences such as an Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, evening at Ephesus in Turkey and “caviar Seabourn Quest Cruise style in the surf”. 32,000 tons, 458 passengers. Seabourn provides the perfect blend of • Drop-down marina on all ships with glamorous elegance, impeccable service and kayaking, sailing, banana boats and other exquisite cuisine. Intuitive, personalised service equipment available on calm days at anchor. is a way of life, provided by carefully selected • Alcoholic and soft drinks, gratuities and crew who are passionate and dedicated to speciality dining included in the price. delivering a perfect experience, from greeting passengers by name and remembering their Find out more: www.seabourn.co.uk favourite cocktail, to thoughtful, personal gestures – such as a Massage Moment or serving a refreshing sorbet on deck. From the luxury of all-suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits throughout and a policy of no tipping required or expected, Seabourn exemplifies the art of travelling well.

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The fleet Key features Variety Voyager • A fleet of well-appointed mega yachts that 72 passengers. rarely hold more than 60 passengers. Harmony V, Galileo, Panorama, • As close as it gets to a fully-catered cruise Panorama II on a millionaire’s private yacht. 50 passengers. • Excellent service, great food, exciting 'small- Harmony G, Pegasus Cruise style is-beautiful' itineraries. 44 passengers. A relaxed, informal but sophisticated voyage • Regular stops to swim off the ships’ rear for discerning travellers who want a boutique swimming platforms in secluded coves. experience on chic vessels that can get into • Destinations include: The Greek Isles, the smaller, more picturesque and traditional Italy & Malta, Seychelles, Cape Verde Isles, islands and harbours that the big liners simply Rivers of West Africa, Costa Rica & the cannot reach. These cruises are designed for Panama Canal, Cuba. those looking for an informal yet exclusive cruise experience. Find out more: www.seafarercruises.co.uk www.varietycruises.co.uk

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 101 GALLERY | Small ship luxury/boutique

The fleet Key features Viking Star (debuting 2015), • Every stateroom has a private veranda Viking Sea (debuting 2016), ensuring all guests have stunning views. Viking Sky (debuting 2016) • Two state-of-the-art swimming pools: a All 47,800 tons, 930 passengers. glass-backed infinity pool cantilevered off the stern and a main pool with a retractable roof. • A Scandinavian-designed spa offering the Cruise style ultimate in relaxation, equipped with a ‘snow Viking Ocean Cruises takes guests to the heart grotto’ where snowflakes gently descend from of each destination. The carefully-crafted the ceiling through chilled air. itineraries unlock hidden gems in the cities en • More al-fresco dining than any other ocean route and provide maximum time in port, ship, with multiple choices for outdoor seating including regular late evenings and overnight where guests can enjoy the global and stays. Guests are immersed in the culture of destination-inspired menus. each destination, from menus tailored to local • Entertainment from musicians playing cuisine and entertainment to speakers who regional and classical music as well as showcase the vibrancy of the destinations. enriching lectures delivered by experts and These specially-designed, state-of-the-art scholars on each destination. small ocean ships are stylish and reflect the • Onboard cookery school where passengers Scandinavian roots of Viking Ocean Cruises. can learn to make local specialties. Guests are offered unparalleled value with access to complimentary amenities such as Find out more: all-inclusive wi-fi and beer and wine with www.vikingcruises.co.uk/oceans lunch and dinner.

102 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Cultural | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Minerva • Renowned guest speaker programme. 12,449 tons, 350 passengers. • Home-from-home experience. • A choice of shore excursions in every major port included in the cruise fare. • Sophisticated dining and evening Cruise style entertainment. Each Swan Hellenic cruise itinerary is a carefully- • The perfect size to visit ports around the planned travel experience, teasing out the world often inaccessible to larger cruise ships. fascinating stories that lie behind each destination. • Inclusive tailor-made excursions programme. You will travel in comfort and country-house style • All meals on board, gratuities, flights and aboard the small ship, Minerva, with just 350 like- overseas transfers included in the cruise fare. minded passengers, and Swan Hellenic’s renowned guest speakers, who will share their Find out more: www.swanhellenic.com breadth of knowledge with fascinating talks focusing on your itinerary’s destinations. Join Minerva in 2015/16 as she sails from the shores of the Red and Arabian Seas and heads off on a voyage to the southern tip of India and the mesmerising Far East. Closer to home, she navigates the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, before making her way into Caribbean waters and to South America’s diverse destinations.

The Ultimate Destination Guide | CRUISE 2015 | CTN | 103 GALLERY | Cultural

KEY FEATURES • Inclusive fare structure offers great value for money. • Small-ship enables easier access into CRUISE STYLE smaller ports and a more intimate experience. We have created a cruise experience which is • Open-seating dining in both restaurants. designed for travellers who want to • Outstanding itineraries combine with expert understand more about the history, culture and local guides to really explore the destination. natural wonders of the ancient world. Our • Highly-regarded programme of onboard small ship, Aegean Odyssey, is perfectly suited lectures/talks. to our destination-rich itineraries while our • Wonderful onboard staff help to create a lecture programme connects you with the welcoming onboard atmosphere. places you'll visit before you even go ashore. The size of our ship allows us to visit harbours Find out more: www.voyagestoantiquity.com other vessels cannot reach, meaning we can offer a broader range of destinations. We berth in the heart of Southeast Asia’s great cities including Bangkok, Yangon (Rangoon) and Ho Chi Minh City, sail up the Guadalquivir River The fleet into the centre of Seville and are ideally MV Aegean Odyssey . sized to access the smaller Mediterranean 11,500 tons, 380 passengers ports and islands.

104 | CTN | CRUISE 2015 | The Ultimate Destination Guide Classic British | GALLERY

The fleet Key features Marco Polo (adults only) • Ex-UK, no-fly cruise specialists. 22,080 tons, 800 passengers. • A traditional-style British cruising experience. Azores • Smaller ships that can access to more 16,144 tons, 500 passengers. Cruise style ports of call. Astor Cruise & Maritime Voyages recognises that • A friendly and attentive standard of service. 21,000 tons, 600 passengers many British cruisers still prefer the more • Sterling used on-board, so no need to worry traditional cruising experience aboard smaller about changing money. classic-style ships. Marco Polo, Azores and • A choice of six UK departure ports – London Astor fit into this exclusive category and offer a Tilbury, Edinburgh Leith and Rosyth, more leisurely and friendly ‘home-from-home’ Bristol Avonmouth, Hull and Newcastle. style of cruising, and can also access a wider • Voyage service to Australia and South Africa. choice of interesting and remote ports of call. • Premium European river cruises. Offering a programme of scenic cruising holidays from a choice of six UK ports, CMV Find out more: visits the Land of the Northern Lights, www.cruiseandmaritime.com Norwegian fjords, British Isles, Iceland, Baltic www.cruiseandmaritime.tv cities and Russia, Madeira and the Canaries, Canada and Greenland, the Amazon and West Indies, as well as offering voyages to Australia and South Africa aboard stylish Astor

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The fleet Key features Voyager • Accompanied by experts to bring each 15,271 tons, 540 passengers. destination to life. • Carefully selected shore excursion programme. Cruise style • Off-the-beaten track destinations. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime as you set sail on • Warm and welcoming ship with a convivial a Voyages of Discovery cruise aboard small ship atmosphere. Voyager. She is small enough to access ports that • Excellent value for money. larger vessels cannot, meaning you will discover the heart of each destination you visit. Included in Find out more: www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk the price of your cruise are engaging talks from expert guest speakers whose passion and knowledge for their subjects will bring each port to life before you even step ashore. Also included in your fare are all meals, accommodation and entertainment aboard Voyager, all onboard gratuities as well as flights and overseas transfers, where applicable. In 2015 Voyager navigates the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and around South Africa. She has Norway’s natural wonders in her sights before heading home to the British Isles then on to discover the treasures around the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic Seas.

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