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EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION ENDS 8.30PM 29TH NOVEMBER 2018 ROL NEWS Cruise News December 2018 Getting creative with Cunard’s Newest Ship

As yet unnamed, Cunard’s new and eagerly anticipated ship, set to join the fleet in 2022, has its first appointment: Creative Director Adam D Tihany. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented designers, Tihany has made his name creating beautiful spaces for luxurious and iconic hotels, restaurants and resorts across the globe, including The Beverly Hills Hotel, Belmond Hotel Macmillan’s Cipriani and The Oberoi New Delhi. Biggest Ever “The name Cunard is obviously magical Coffee Morning and I’m very excited to be involved in his project,” Tihany says. On Friday 28th September ROL Cruise Tihany promises the much-loved joined thousands of other companies, traditional Cunard feel, but with plenty clubs, colleges and communities by of surprises. hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning. “Guests can expect a much lighter, The day was a huge success and ROL contemporary feel, but crucially it will Cruise raised an outstanding amount of still feel like a Cunard ship and Cunard’s £1,772.32 in support of the cancer support loyal guests will feel very at home. The charity. With a raffle, cake competition, new ship will celebrate Cunard’s British balloons in a car, sponsored leg waxing, heritage but with a whisper, not a shout.” bid for an ROL Cruise Director to make tea and a Memory Tree, not only was the day great fun for all involved, but will help provide support through this amazing charity to those affected by cancer. A big thank you to all of the staff at ROL Cruise for supporting the event, and we hope next year is an even greater success! The nationwide fundraiser has so far raised a staggering £10,433,816!

The ROL Cruise team

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02 Blue Horizons | December 2018 12 38-39 Blue Horizons CONTENTS DECEMBER 2018

04 - 09 CUNARD 10 CELEBRITY CRUISES® The All-Inclusive 2019 No-Fly Flash Sale 11 - 15 P&O CRUISES® 16 - 18 CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES The Exclusive Buy One Get One Free Promotion The Bestselling No-Fly Buy One Get One Free Promotion 20 - 23 FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES 26 - 27 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES® The 6H All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Bestselling Launch Promotion 28 - 33 OCEANIA CRUISES® The Exclusive 5H Luxury 2020 Launch Promotion The Exclusive 5H Luxury Victoria Falls & African Safari Adventure 34 - 35 STAR CLIPPERS 32-33 Sail the Shores of Thailand 36 HURTIGRUTEN ello and welcome to the ROL Cruise Signature Experiences ® December edition of Blue aplenty; find the 5H luxury Victoria Falls 37 - 39 AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES HHorizons! & African Safari Adventure with Oceania 40 - 41 CELEBRITY CRUISES® Christmas is fast approaching and 2019 Cruises® on pages 32-33, journey to The Ultimate Voyage to Australia & is in sight – so why not make it your New India’s Golden Triangle and enjoy a tiger New Zealand Year’s resolution to embark on the perfect safari experience with Azamara Club 42 - 43 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE cruise holiday? Cruises® on pages 37-39, and travel to 44 - 45 UNIWORLD On pages 20-21 you will find a selection the other side of the world over on pages The All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Danube of exceptional Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 40-41 with Celebrity Cruises®’ Australia & River Cruise Sale voyages. From the Amalfi and Dalmatian New Zealand discovery. 46 - 47 APT coasts, to Australia and Papua New We also have a fantastic selection of Guinea, you’re sure to find a holiday 48 - 49 EMERALD WATERWAYS no-fly cruises in our flash sale on page that appeals! Not only this, but on pages The Maiden 2019/20 Vietnam & 10 with Celebrity Cruises® – a favourite of Cambodia River Cruise Promotion 22-23 you can take advantage of a multi- deal offer on 2018/19 cruises saving ROL Cruise customers! 50 - 51 SCENIC you up to £1,000 – an opportunity not to If you’re a solo traveller, then turn to 52 - 53 HURTIGRUTEN be missed! pages 52-53 for an incredible no single The No Single Supplement Antarctica An unmissable all-inclusive ultra-luxury supplement offer from Hurtigruten! & Falkland Islands Exploration voyage can be found on page 54. Join Happy Cruising! Silversea for a no-fly cruise of the British Isles and take advantage of an exclusive free Private UK Chauffeur Service, free on board spending money and a free Afternoon Tea for Two at the Ritz voucher – exclusively when booking with ROL Cruise! Within this edition, there are exclusive Jeremy Dickinson contact Chairman, ROL Cruise DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR Reader Offers Ltd Administration: Blue Horizons Editors: BLUE HORIZONS BOOKING BONUS Lexden House, 0800 121 6195 Francesca Hayden and Christina Green London Road Finance/Payments: Book any cruise featured in this Lexden, Colchester 0800 121 6192 issue of Blue Horizons before CO3 4DB th Client Services 29 November 2018 and you’ll Reservations: Overseas: receive a FREE Moleskine 0044 1206 719103 0808 102 6578 ROL Cruise 2019 Diary. Design: Client Services: Please see page 55 for full details. Accord Marketing 0800 121 6191

Blue Horizons | December 2018 03 A BRAND NEW & EXCLUSIVE

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28GH NI TS DEPARTING WELCOME ON BOARD QUEEN MARY 2 4TH SEPTEMBER & 2ND OCTOBER 2020 SOPHISTICATED DINING Day 1 Embark Queen Mary 2 and depart Southampton On a Cunard ship, whichever restaurant you are dining in, everything is beautifully presented and offered with wines that complement your choice Day 8 New York, USA perfectly. Often what’s on offer reflects where you are in the world, as Cunard’s See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting chefs make use of fresh, local ingredients. The service is always impeccable, pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods like but never intrusive. For those special occasions, The Verandah offers the Greenwich Village and the Upper West Side and the legendary Central ultimate dining experience at sea. Park. Explore some of the world’s great museums. Some come just REFINED JOURNEY for the shopping: there’s Bloomingdale’s on Lex, Tiffany’s on Fifth, The art of travelling well has been perfected by Cunard over many years Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison suffused with elegance and a sense of assured ease in every detail. The spacious, uncrowded ships set the benchmark in luxury ocean travel, providing Day 9 Newport, Rhode Island, USA a classic and refined experience for those with discerning tastes. Day 10 Boston, Massachusetts, USA ICONIC WHITE STAR SERVICE Day 12 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Cunard pride themselves on a service that goes above and beyond your expectations. It’s the warm smile that welcomes you on embarkation, the white Day 14 - Québec City, Québec, Canada (two night stay) gloved hand that serves you Afternoon Tea, and the polite yet friendly greeting Day 16 When you cruise to Québec City you will dock at the inland port, the in the corridor. From then on, you’ll notice that every detail of your cruise oldest in Canada, just minutes from the city centre. As you travel has been carefully considered to make sure you have the most enjoyable, towards the city, the contrast between the port area and the Old Town memorable, and luxurious experience on board. is astonishing. The history and romance seeps from the very fabric of the buildings and cobbled streets. But this is more than mere nostalgia. YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES The only fortified city in North America, Old Québec is a one-off and STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) you will see nothing else like it in Canada BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IF £2,949 Day 17 Saguenay, Québec, Canada Outside EF £3,549 Balcony DB £3,649 Day 18 Sept-Îles, Québec, Canada Club Balcony A2 SOLD OUT Day 20 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P2 £8,699 Day 22 New York, USA Queens Grill Suite Q6 £10,589 Penthouse Suite Q4 £17,029 Day 29 Arrive in Southampton Fares and availability are based on 2nd October 2020 departure Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Itinerary is based on 2nd October 2020 departure STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2020

±Members of the Cunard World Club will benefit from a 5% discount on the advertised fares. This 5% Cunard World Club discount is applicable on all cruises, for past guests only. To receive past passenger benefits you will need to have your past passenger numbers to hand at the time of booking, please note offer ends 8.30pm 30th November 2018. Where stated, guests can choose one added benefit. +Afternoon Tea for Two at the Ritz voucher is for UK addresses only. **Based on two adults sharing, up to 50 miles each way. Only applicable to 15th October 2020 departure. Booking conditions of Cunard (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

04 Blue Horizons | December 2018 ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION A BRAND NEW & EXCLUSIVE

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18GH NI TS DEPARTING 15TH OCTOBER 2020 Experience the Difference WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE PACKAGE OCTOBER 2020 BOOK a Princess Grill Suite (P2) or above & your EXCLUSIVE FREE Full board accommodation on board Queen Elizabeth including: Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style** EXCLUSIVE FREE PRIVATE UK CHAUFFEUR SERVICE > Thu 15 Fly from London to Tokyo, Japan for Princess Grill Suites (P2) and above** Fri 16 Tokyo, Japan PAST GUESTS SAVE 5%± Upon arrival, transfer to the port in Yokohama and embark - ON BOARD SPEND of up to $600 for all bookings* Queen Elizabeth for your 16 night Southeast Asian Grand Voyage to Hong Kong - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers Sun 18 Kobe, Japan - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals Mon 19 Kochi, Japan - 24-hour room service Wed 21 Busan, South Korea - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops It is Busan’s premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available > sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the on request ) and overseas transfers serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan BOOK a Princess Grill Suite (P2) or above and receive an Park and rejuvenate at Hurshimchung Spa EXCLUSIVE FREE Afternoon Tea for Two at the Ritz voucher+ Thu 22 Nagasaki, Japan EXCLUSIVE double CRUISE MILES Fri 23 Kagoshima, Japan Earn up to 40,916 when booking this fantastic grand Sun 25 Tokyo, Japan voyage, worth £409 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Even though Tokyo is among the largest cities in the world, it’s still able to maintain efficiency and charm. A short distance outside the city is a whole different world. In the small towns and villages you’ll get a YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES glimpse into Japan’s rich culture STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) Wed 28 Okinawa, Japan BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Thu 29 Ishigaki, Japan HMAIDEN PORTH Inside IF £2,949 Inside GB £3,049 Sat 31 Hong Kong (overnight) FREE upgrade to an Outside Stateroom (FC†)^ NOVEMBER 2020 Outside EB £3,389 Sun 1 Hong Kong Balcony BF £3,749 Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Club Balcony A2 £4,899 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL London> Princess Grill Suite P2 £6,999 Mon 2 Arrive in London Queens Grill Suite Q6 £8,599 YOUR EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to Penthouse Suite Q3 £10,229 transfer you home in style** JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2020 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

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BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BRITISH ISLES 16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 19TH MAY 2019 12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 4TH JUNE 2019

MAY 2019 JUNE 2019 Sun 19 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton Tue 4 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton Thu 6 Glasgow (from Greenock), Scotland Tue 21 Skagen, Denmark HRecommended Excursion×: Highlights of GlasgowH Wed 22 Copenhagen, Denmark Glasgow is a place of internationally acclaimed museums, galleries and HRecommended Excursion×: Panoramic Copenhagen and DragørH a vibrant contemporary arts scene. Listen to the city’s interesting history Enjoy a comfortable view of the highlights of Copenhagen followed by a and heritage including its contribution to shipbuilding as you take a relaxing tour of the village of Dragør leisurely drive around the main sights H H Fri 24 Gdansk (from Gdynia), Poland Fri 7 Oban, Scotland MAIDEN PORT HRecommended Excursion×: Spectacular Highland Railway JourneyH Sat 25 Visby, Sweden Step aboard the Jacobite steam train and embark on what is regarded Mon 27 - St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) to be one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. Highlights include Tue 28 Russia’s great imperial city, St. Petersburg cannot fail to leave a lasting Fort William, located at the base of Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben impression on all who visit. A wonderful opportunity to discover this Nevis, the Caledonian Canal and the southern tip of Skye jewel in the Tsarist crown which still sparkles as brightly as ever. From Sun 9 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands the magnificent Winter Palace to the Hermitage and the Peter and Paul Tue 11 Dublin, Ireland Museum, a visit to St. Petersburg is a truly classic experience Wed 12 Liverpool, England Thu 30 Klaipeda, Lithuania HMAIDEN PORTH Thu 13 Cork (from Cobh), Ireland JUNE 2019 Sat 15 St. Peter Port, Guernsey HRecommended Excursion×: VIP Reception at Castle CornetH Sat 1 Oslo, Norway Enjoy a tour of the splendid medieval Castle Cornet. At noon, witness Sun 2 Kristiansand, Norway the firing of the noon day gun followed by a private reception of sparkling wine and canapés within the castle Tue 4 Arrive in Southampton Sun 16 Arrive in Southampton Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

YOUR BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE FARES STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) BRITANNIA RESTAURANT BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IF £1,799 Inside IF £1,499 Oceanview FC† £2,079 Oceanview FC† £1,569 Balcony BF £2,749 Balcony CB £1,899 Club Balcony A2 £4,699 Balcony BB £2,229 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Club Balcony A2 £3,139 Princess Grill Suite P2 SOLD OUT PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Queens Grill Suite Q5 SOLD OUT Princess Grill Suite P1 SOLD OUT Penthouse Suite Q4 £7,379 Penthouse Suite Q4 £5,719 Grand Suite Q1 £14,249 Grand Suite Q1 £11,279

Where stated, customers may choose one added benefit. Booking conditions of Cunard (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

06 Blue Horizons | December 2018 Tower of Hercules, La Coruña, Spain

Experience the Difference WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE PACKAGE

Full board accommodation on board Queen Victoria including: On board spend of up to $600* OR Car parking# OR Coach transfers## - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals - Magnificent libraries - 24-hour room service - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 34,598 when booking one of these fantastic voyages, worth £345 off your next booking with ROL Cruise††

CANARY ISLANDS DISCOVERY C HRISTMAS & NEW YEAR IN THE CANARY ISLANDS 12GH NI TS DEPARTING 9TH OCTOBER 2019 14GH NI TS DEPARTING 23RD DECEMBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Wed 9 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton Mon 23 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton H H Sun 13 Funchal, Madeira Wed 25 Celebrate Christmas Day relaxing at sea You’ll consider Madeira’s reputation as the ‘Garden Island’ well founded, Your Cunard Christmas features a host of exciting, festive activities swathed in lush greenery which bears all manner of tropical fruits. For including Christmas carols throughout the day, Church Services, themed a thrilling overview, ascend by cable car to Monte, from whose delightful Christmas quizzes, a gingerbread house display and of course a palace and gardens you can survey the orange rooftops below traditional Cunard Christmas dinner, complete with all the trimmings Fri 27 Arrecife, Lanzarote Mon 14 Santa Cruz, La Palma Sat 28 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Nicknamed ‘La Isla Bonita’ or ‘The Beautiful Island,’ La Palma is one of Sun 29 Santa Cruz, Tenerife the smaller Canary Islands. Its capital, Santa Cruz, is a picturesque Mon 30 Santa Cruz, La Palma harbour located on the Eastern part of the island. The island’s landscape Tue 31 Funchal, Madeira (overnight) HNew Year’s EveH is a product of the volcanic formation, with numerous beaches of black H ×: The Caves of São VicenteH sand, mountainous terrain and rich plant life Recommended Excursion Explore a labyrinth of lava caves at the picturesque village of São Tue 15 Santa Cruz, Tenerife Vicente Wed 16 Arrecife, Lanzarote JANUARY 2020 Being a volcanic island, Lanzarote’s scenery is lush and fertile, making Wed 1 Funchal, Madeira (depart early morning) HNew Year’s DayH Fire Mountain and the curious vineyards at Le Geria ‘must do’ visits. Fri 3 Lisbon, Portugal Timanfaya National Park is a vivid volcanic showcase Portugal’s capital spreads its ancient sites on seven steep hillsides that Sat 19 La Coruña, Spain overlook the Tagus River. Feast your eyes on St. George’s Castle which Christened the ‘Crystal City’ and home to the shrine of St. James the overlooks the city atop the highest hill, or the countless balconies ablaze Apostle in Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña is a gem on Spain’s north with geraniums and wrought iron lamps that light up the medieval Alfama western coast. Tantalise your taste buds as you sample Galicia’s mouth- quarter. Wander up to the Bairro Alto where you may hear the voices of watering seafood with octopus, oysters and scallops on the menu the sorrowful fado singers ring out from numerous cafés Mon 21 Arrive in Southampton Mon 6 Arrive in Southampton Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

YOUR BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE FARES STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) BRITANNIA RESTAURANT BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IE £1,449 Inside IF £2,759 Oceanview FC† £1,589 Oceanview FC† £3,099 † ^ FREE upgrade to an Oceanview Stateroom (FB ) Balcony BF £3,599 Balcony BF £2,499 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ Club Balcony A2 £3,499 Club Balcony A1 £5,699 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P1 SOLD OUT Princess Grill Suite P1 £7,759 Penthouse Suite Q4 £6,999 Penthouse Suite Q4 £9,299 Grand Suite Q1 £13,499 Grand Suite Q1 £17,299

to book any of these magnificent cruises call todayFREE on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 07 THINGS TO DO ON BOARD YOUR TRANSATLANTIC 10 VOYAGE××

1. Enjoy a performance in the Royal Court theatre 2. Peruse the largest library at sea 3. Shop in the glamorous on board boutiques 4. Be served afternoon tea by white- gloved waiters 5. Create your own artwork in a class with an established artist~~ 6. Join a sommelier to learn about special vintages 7. test your luck in the Monte Carlo- inspired casino 8. Dance to a live orchestra in the Queens Room 9. Meet an astronaut, an author or a A FLAGSHIP scientist during a fascinating talk~~ 10. Succumb to an indulgent treatment in the spa that goes WITHOUT COMPARE above and beyond your expectations. You’ll notice that every detail of your cruise has been carefully considered to make sure you have the most enjoyable, memorable, and luxurious THE CUNARD EXPERIENCE experience on board

EXCEPTIONAL DINING Queens Grill Suite Queen Mary 2 plays host to some of the finest chefs at sea and the most elegant restaurants. Innovative dishes and Cunard classics made with the finest ingredients can be enjoyed in truly elegant settings. Indulge in the truly British tradition of Afternoon Tea, served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.

STUNNINGLY APPOINTED ACCOMMODATION Luxury is in the details. And with elegant suites and staterooms, sumptuous new restaurants and a re-imagined Grills experience reaffirm Cunard as the best of the best. Please see the back page for more information.

WHITE STAR SERVICE Cunard pride themselves on a service that goes above and beyond your expectations. You’ll notice that every detail of your cruise has been carefully considered to make sure you have the most enjoyable, memorable, and luxurious experience on board.

WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT West-End style shows, live music and RADA performers make each evening one to savour with performances taking place in venues ranging from the grand Royal Court Theatre to intimate bars.

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Day 1 Embark Queen Mary 2 and depart Southampton 14 nights full board no-fly cruising on board the world’s only Day 2 - Relaxing at sea ocean liner, the iconic Queen Mary 2 including: Day 4 Savour seven nights at sea. Queen Mary 2 has a timeless appeal, YOUR CHOICE OF ONE ADDED BENEFIT: combining a wonderful sense of glamorous history and modern style. On board spending money of up to $540* Perhaps begin your voyage with the famous afternoon tea in the Queens OR Room, or take a seat in Illuminations and enjoy a 3D film, planetarium # show or famous Insights speaker Car parking OR Day 5 - Relaxing at sea Coach transfers## Day 7 Take part in a wine tasting experience×× in the Britannia Restaurant – hosted by the Chief Sommelier on board, or learn the Quickstep or - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges Cha-Cha ready for the themed ball in the evening. As you continue your - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers voyage, 25-hour days will ensure there’s no jet lag as you cross the time - Bowls, croquet and paddle tennis zones - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals Day 8 New York, USA - Bridge and board games New York is arguably the biggest, tallest and most exciting city anywhere in the world! Its legendary sights uniquely define a larger-than-life EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES metropolis whose sheer style and energy will surpass every expectation. Earn up to 14,658 when booking this fantastic voyage, Shop ‘til you drop on Fifth Avenue, see the bright lights of Broadway, worth £146 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† experience the bustling Times Square and view spectacular Manhattan from the top ofthe Statue of Liberty... no other city can match the Big YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES Apple! STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp)

Day 9 - Relaxing at sea BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Day 11 Use your on board spend to treat yourself to a three day SpaClub Inside IF £1,249 ®×× Passport in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and indulge in a variety of Outside EF £1,549 treatments FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (DF)^ Balcony DB £1,579 Day 12 - Relaxing at sea Balcony BB £2,069 Day 14 If you hadn’t shopped enough in New York, why not visit the duty free Club Balcony A2 £2,449 Mayfair shops. With a wide range of brands, there’s sure to be something PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL to take your fancy. Enjoy a Martini mixology class or whisky tasting in the Princess Grill Suite P2 £3,749 Commodore Club or Lunch & Learn in The Verandah Restaurant where Queens Grill Suite Q5 £4,849 Cunard’s Sommeliers will guide you through a chosen topic as you tuck Penthouse Suite Q4 £7,329 into a three course lunch×× Fares and availability are based on 6th May 2020 departure JUST A DEPOSIT required TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE Day 15 Arrive in Southampton

××Please note, these are examples of entertainment and may vary depending on cruise booked. A charge may also apply. Where stated passengers can choose one added benefit. Booking conditions of Cunard (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. to book this magnificent cruise call todayFREE on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 09 THE ALL-INCLUSIVE 2019 NO-FLY FLASH SALE SAVE UP TO £600±

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7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 27TH APRIL, 25TH AUGUST STATEROOM Full Fare ROL CRUISE FARE From (PP) FROM (PP) & 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019 Interior< - £789 ® Embark Celebrity Silhouette and depart Southampton Ocean View £1,349 £1,199 < - Bergen, Norway (arrive midday) - Ålesund, Norway Balcony £1,499 £1,299 Concierge Class £1,599 £1,399 - Geiranger, Norway - Stavanger, Norway - Arrive in AquaClass® £1,999 £1,799 Suite £2,799 £2,499 Southampton Itinerary, fares and availability are based on 27th April 2019 departure

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STATEROOM Full Fare ROL CRUISE FARE 12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 7TH MAY 2019 From (PP) FROM (PP) Interior - £1,249 ® Embark Celebrity Silhouette and depart Southampton Ocean View £1,949 £1,799 - St. Peter Port, Guernsey - Cork (from Cobh), Ireland - Balcony £2,099 £1,899 Dublin, Ireland (depart late night) - Akureyri, Iceland Concierge Class £2,399 £2,199 - Reykjavik, Iceland (arrive early pm – overnight) AquaClass® £3,199 £2,999 - Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Arrive in Southampton Suite £3,999 £3,699

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^ TH STATEROOM Full Fare ROL CRUISE FARE 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 19 MAY, From (PP) FROM (PP) FREE 2ND, 16TH & 30TH JUNE & 14TH JULY 2019 Interior - £1,289 OCEAN VIEW ® TO BALCONY Embark Celebrity Silhouette and depart Ocean View £2,049 £1,899 Southampton - Bruges, Belgium (depart early pm) FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom^ STATEROOM- Copenhagen, UPGRADE Denmark - Stockholm, Sweden - Visby, Concierge Class £2,349 £2,149 Sweden - Tallinn, Estonia - St. Petersburg, Russia AquaClass® £2,649 £2,449 (overnight) - Berlin (from Warnemünde), Germany Suite £4,499 £4,199 (depart late night) - Arrive in Southampton Itinerary, fares and availability are based on 30th June 2019 departure

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TH STATEROOM Full Fare ROL CRUISE FARE 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 28 JULY From (PP) FROM (PP) & 8TH SEPTEMBER 2019 Interior - £1,599 Embark Celebrity Silhouette® and depart Southampton Ocean View £2,649 £2,499 - Vigo, Spain - Lisbon, Portugal - Rome (from Balcony £2,799 £2,599 Concierge Class £3,199 £2,999 Civitavecchia), Italy - Florence/Pisa (from Livorno), Italy AquaClass® £3,699 £3,499 - Provence (from Marseille), France - Barcelona, Spain Suite £5,499 £5,199 (depart late night) - Gibraltar - Arrive in Southampton Itinerary, fares and availability are based on 28th July 2019 departure

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To book this magnificent cruise call today FREE on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 11 Five Unforgettable Adventures The Maiden 1. Make a splash Fresh air in your lungs, sunshine on your skin, the feeling of your paddle gently gliding through crystal-clear waters… kayaking Norwegian through Norway’s fjords is equal parts peaceful and exhilarating×. Fjords launch 2. Hike up high Walking in Norway’s spectacular landscapes is an almost spiritual experience. Luckily, you’re never far from breathtaking trails that will take promotion you up, up and away. 3. Stride out on a Nordic walk On P&O Cruises Iona This is no stroll in the park – Nordic walking is a fun, high-energy activity that’ll get your blood FROM ONLY £659PP pumping as you see the sights. It’s popular the world over, but where better to learn or hone your technique than in the beautiful Norwegian countryside? 4. Take the highs with the lows As the old saying goes, what goes up must come down. The adage rings particularly true in the Norwegian fjords, where luckily, both ascent and descent are a whole lot of fun. 5. Get your heart racing on a river-rafting ride Norway is famous for its fjords and lakes, but its beautiful rivers deserve equal attention. To explore them from a unique (and thrilling) perspective, why not embark on a fun, fast- paced rafting adventure×?

Five Unforgettable Natural Wonders 1. Be dazzled by the fjords With breathtaking scenery at every turn, there’s no denying the fjords are the stars of the show. Formed by a succession of ice ages, journeying into their pure and dazzling heart is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And what NO SERVICE ON BOARD better way to take them in than up close and SPENDING CAR personal by ship? CHARGE OR OR COACH MONEY OF PARKING# TRANSFERS## on board * 2. Get up close to a glacier UP TO £170 Come face to face with Norway’s mighty ≃ glaciers – the same powerful forces that carved out the country’s fjords GET READY TO HOLIDAY LIKE NEVER BEFORE... many millennia ago. 3. Wonder at waterfalls 7 NIGHT WEEKLY DEPARTURES ARE AVAILABLE FROM Don’t go chasing RD TH waterfalls when 23 MAY TO 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 we’ve got some of Norway’s finest Day 1 Embark the brand new Iona and YOUR INCREDIBLE ready and waiting depart Southampton on her ROL Cruise LAUNCH PRICES for you. These waterfalls are Maiden Season Voyage to the cabin Full Price ROL Cruise From (pp) PRICE FROM (pp) stunning year-round, Norwegian Fjords but in May and June Inside £697 £659 Day 2 Relaxing at sea they’re at their best Sea-view (Outside) £956 £899 as snowmelt adds to the Day 3 Stavanger, Norway Conservatory volume of water. Mini-suite £1,725 £1,639 Day 4 Olden, Norway Suite £2,243 £1,779 4. Soak up the lakeside Cruise Innvikjorden Prices and availability are based on serenity 19 th September 2020 departure Norway’s purity is illustrated by its abundance Cruise Nordfjord of lakes that are perfect for swimming, fishing, PAST GUESTS SAVE 10%± ON THE FULL PRICE Day 5 Ålesund, Norway boating, or simply sitting back and soaking it all in. Day 6 Bergen, Norway JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN THEN 5. Get back to nature Day 7 Relaxing at sea NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2020 The drama of Norway’s wild fjordic landscapes Day 8 Arrive in Southampton is softened by the lush greens of forests and EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE CRUISE MILES pretty pastures that teem with wildlife and Itinerary is based on 19th September 2020 departure and may Earn up to 7,116 when booking this †† flowers. vary on alternative dates maiden Norwegian Fjords voyage ®

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APRIL 2019 OCTOBER 2019 Wed 24 Embark Aurora and depart Southampton A TaSTE of Sorrento Thu 10 Embark Arcadia and depart Southampton A combination of town and country. Fri 26 La Coruña, Spain Mon 14 Cartagena, Spain Sat 27 Oporto, Portugal Visit a farmhouse to sample delicious Thu 17 Corfu, Greece Mon 29 Ceuta, Spain local produce and explore the town of Sorrento. Corfu is Greece’s largest ‘living’ medieval town, As you arrive at this ancient port, you can’t miss home to cobblestone streets and alleyways, 500-year-old Royal Walls rising from the sea. historic buildings, statues and fountains. The These fortifications are a favourite attraction with C lASSICAL Rome See the highlights of magnificent stand-out is the Venetian-built Old Fortress, visitors, and the first hint that you’re in for plenty Rome; enchanting fountains, glorious now a UNESCO World Heritage Site of interesting architecture and history as you piazzas, the incredible basilica and Fri 18 Dubrovnik, Croatia stroll around this compact city imposing Colosseum. Sat 19 Split, Croatia MAY 2019 Sun 20 Venice, Italy Thu 2 Valletta, Malta Cblea Car & Fri 3 Messina, Italy Start walking from St. Marks Square, with its Cavtat – Dubrovnik ancient Basilica, lavish Doges Palace and Sat 4 Sorrento, Italy Take a cable car to the top of Srdj Hill imposing bell tower and discover more in the Sun 5 Rome (from Civitavecchia), Italy for a majestic view of Dubrovnik Old maze of cobbled streets Mon 6 Propriano, France City, before visiting the charming Wed 23 Cagliari, Italy Wed 8 Alicante, Spain town of Cavtat. Fri 10 Lisbon, Portugal Fri 25 Gibraltar (arrive early pm) Mon 13 Arrive in Southampton P anORAMIC Cagliari Tue 29 Arrive in Southampton Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea & Wine Tasting Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea See the beauty of Sardinia and spend YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE PRICES your time sampling the wine and YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE PRICES cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) charms of island life. cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP)

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Jane Archer is one of the UK’s leading cruise journalists and the Daily Telegraph Travel’s cruise expert. She has been sharing her experiences with Blue Horizons readers for ten years.

Jane with Komodo Dragon The day I was snapped with a dragon! Uwe and I are peering at a map trying to find out where we are. We know we are in Indonesia and we know we are not at Moyo Island, where we’re supposed to be, but Wera, the town where we actually are, is nowhere to be seen.

n most cruise ships you’d dressy attire at home and if you want to on which several boats were under consult a map on screens know anything about the navigation, the construction. A young lad with perfect around the public areas bridge is always open. English proudly pointed to the men or the cabin TV. On Star Mission accomplished, I reported working on them before showing me Clippers’ sailing ships, you pop along to O back to Uwe, repeated what I had just some of the houses. the bridge and ask one of the officers. learned about the adverse currents Star Clippers launched one week island- Life on these ships is deliciously and winds we had battled through in hopping cruises from Phuket in Thailand relaxed. If things don’t quite go the night and pointed to the place on in December 2016 (you can find out according to the itinerary, well so be it, the map where Wera would be – in more about these fabulous itineraries “we always need a plan B, C, D or E,” the northeast corner of the island elsewhere in this issue of Blue Horizons) Captain Sergey told us in a talk about of Sumbawa, since you ask – if the and last year added voyages in cartographer had thought to add it. the challenges of sailing ships that Indonesia like the one I was on. Also rely largely on the wind. Bare feet and I’d already been for a look around the seven nights, they run from June to swimming costumes are all you need town. It was small, overlooked by a October, sailing either eastbound or for trips to the beach, you can leave majestic volcano and fronted by a beach westbound from Benoa in Bali.

24 Blue Horizons | December 2018 Islands off Gili Sudak

Star Clipper in full sail Gili Sudak beach Gili Sudak

Like many of my fellow passengers, humans, we didn’t need telling twice. accommodation is below stairs with I had chosen the eastbound route a porthole. The rooms are snug and It was an amazing day. We hiked because it visited Komodo Island, land around Komodo, saw four dragons comfortable, with TVs, DVD players of the eponymous dragons. Unlike the including one large beast that seemed and ensuite bathrooms. mythical creatures of the story books, to be posing for the obligatory me- they are not fire-breathing and don’t Pink Beach was beautiful, and we with-dragon picture, and then set sail even fly. Instead they are scary lizards also had a lovely few hours to swim for an afternoon of swimming and that grow 10 feet long or more and eat snorkelling on nearby Pink Beach. A or hike on the island of Satonda, but deer, pigs and even their own babies scuba diving instructor cruising with us Star Clippers had kept the best to (the young ones live high up in the also organised dives for both beginners last. A whole day on tiny Gili Sudak trees until they are old enough to either and experts. with a beach BBQ thrown in. It was a stand and fight or run!). gloriously hot day so I walked around Star Clipper docks in Benoa at the start They have also killed 10 humans over and end of the cruise, but the rest of the island, treated myself to a burger the past 40 years, which is why each the time you go ashore in tenders and from the barbie, swam and snorkelled. of the groups from the ship was led by inflatable Zodiacs, often switching from And then, when everyone had returned a guide armed with a stick and had a one to the other before a wet landing from the beach, we got back in the minder, also carrying a stick, to bring onto a beach. You need to be quite tenders and watched as all Star up the rear. “Stay behind the guide and agile to do it, and also OK with stairs as don’t take food ashore as the smell Clipper’s sails were hoisted. Imagine – there are no lifts on the ship. attracts the animals,” we were warned 36,000 square feet of canvas billowing in the daily port talk by cruise director A few cabins on the open decks in the wind as the sun started to set. I Andrea. Given their penchant for have large windows but most didn’t want the moment to end.

A word about the Indonesian earthquakes

A few weeks before and after my cruise, some of Indonesia’s islands suffered a series of earthquakes that damaged infrastructure and killed thousands of people. The tremors hit some of the islands on Star Clipper’s normal itinerary so our route was changed accordingly. The ship is now back in Thailand for the winter and will return to Indonesia next June for summer sailings on sale through ROL Cruise. No-body on my cruise even thought to cancel, knowing that now, more than ever, the local people need tourism to bring much-needed money into the country and help them rebuild their lives.

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Sat 27 Cruising the Denmark Strait

Sun 28 Ísafjörður, Iceland YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE Launch FARES Mon 29 Reykjavík, Iceland (overnight) HRecommended Excursion×: The Golden Circle SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (pp) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) This classic Reykjavik excursion encompasses the “Big Three” geysers Deluxe Window Suite G £9,479 £6,799 of Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir. They are collectively known as the Deluxe Veranda Suite F £10,719 £7,949 Golden Circle and provide a look at some of the scenic wonders for which Iceland is justly renowned Concierge Suite D £11,489 £8,629 Book a Penthouse Suite (C) or above and enjoy FREE Business Class flights>> Tue 30 Reykjavík, Iceland Penthouse Suite C £13,269 £10,329 Disembark and transfer to the airport for your FREE>> flight to London> Navigator Suite NS £16,749 £13,599 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Master Suite MS £21,789 £18,189

6H relates to the cruise element only. >>Subject to availability and may be indirect. xFree shore excursions exclude Regent Choice Excursions and private arrangements. Some shore excursions will be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Shore excursions mentioned are subject to change and can be booked from 240 or 180 days prior to cruise, depending on eligibility. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Booking conditions of Regent Seven Seas® (ATOL 10297) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

To book this magniicent cruise call today Free on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 27 A BRAND NEW BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE PROMOTION Free Bordeaux, France Car The 5H no-fly parking# beauty of france & spain + Launch Promotion Free HOUSE Launch DRINKS ++ Savings PACKAGE of UP TO OR £3,200± Free $600 FREE ON BOARD BONUS ON * SPEND BOARD SPEND OR OF UP TO $200* SIX FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS× EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL Cruise PROMOTION LAUNCH FARES SAVING UP TO £3,200± FREE car parking at the port for all bookings made by 8.30pm 17th November 2018# 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 10 nights of full board 5H luxury cruising on board the elegant Marina including: TH TH 25 MAY & 7 AUGUST 2020 Your choice of one additional benefit: - FREE House Drinks Package for all bookings – including unlimited wine, Champagne and beer by the glass with lunch and dinner++ Day 1 Embark Marina and depart Southampton OR Day 2 Paris (from Honfleur) France - FREE on board spend of $600* Day 3 Saint-Malo, France OR Explore this fascinating fortified town or discover the lovely medieval town × of Dinan with its impressive clock tower and picturesque half-timbered - Six FREE Shore Excursions houses. Drive along the rugged Brittany coast and savor the stunning view PLUS of mystical Mont St. Michel before wandering through its steep, winding - FREE gratuities & wi-fi~ streets and the mazelike abbey passages ≃ - FREE bonus on board spend of up to $200 for all bookings* Day 4 Brest, France EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Day 5 La Rochelle, France (depart late night) Earn up to 21,398 when booking this exclusive voyage, Day 6 - Bordeaux, France (overnight) worth £213 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Day 7 Enjoy the city’s visual feast of wonderful ornate buildings, broad avenues, marvelous squares and the Cathedral of St. André, where Eleanor of YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE Launch FARES Aquitaine married Louis VII. Stroll through Old Bordeaux. Then visit the area’s fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux and delight in tasting STATEROOM/suite GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) their superb wines Inside F £4,019 Day 8 Biarritz (from St. Jean de Luz), France £2,399 Deluxe Ocean View C £4,559 £2,959 Day 9 Bilbao, Spain Veranda B4 £5,099 £3,499 Bilbao is a charming city both modern and dynamic while at the same Concierge Veranda A4 £5,329 £3,739 time, with its 700 years of history, it is quite traditional as well. Enjoy a walk Penthouse Suite PH3 £6,269 £4,669 around the Old Quarter, the most popular area of the city. Here you will see the Teatro Arriaga; el Arenal, the old stevedoring port and today one of the Vista Suite VS £10,219 £8,599 favorite promenades of the citizens of Bilbao Owner’s Suite OS £12,309 £10,699 Solo fares are available on request Day 11 Arrive in Southampton Fares and availability are based on 25th May 2020 departure Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Itinerary is based on 25th May 2020 departure. Ports of call will vary on alternative date. STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2020

#Where applicable, car parking is based on one space for the duration of the cruise. Based on first-come first-served basis , please advise at the time of booking if you require this service. Offer ends 17th November 2018. **Where applicable, chauffeur service is based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and tiered depending on grade booked. >>Subject to availability, where applicable. ~Free gratuities are available where stated, do not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages which will incur a compulsory service fee (approx. 18%). xChoice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food and Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. Where stated, guests can choose from one added benefit and guests in the same stateroom must choose the same benefit. 5H relates to the cruise element only. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Booking conditions of Oceania Cruises® (ATOL 10527) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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Santorini, Greece FREE The 5H Beauty FLIGHTS>> of the Aegean Esixclu ve + FREE Launch Promotion PRIVATE UK CHAUFFEUR Feer SERVICE** HOUSE DRINKS PACKAGE++ Esixclu ve OR Launch Savings of UP TO Feer £3,200± $600 ON BOARD SPEND* FREE

OR BONUS ON BOARD SPEND OF UP TO SIX FREE $200* SHORE EXCURSIONS× EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL Cruise PROMOTION EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH FARES SAVING UP TO £3,200± EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for Veranda Stateroom (B2) or above** TH 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 6 NOVEMBER 2020 10 nights of full board 5H luxury cruising on board the newly refurbished Nautica, including: MAY 2020 ON BOARD SIRENA – ITINERARY DEPARTING Your choice of one additional benefit: NOVEMBER 2020 PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS SIMILAR BOOK a Veranda Stateroom (B2) or above & your - FREE House Drinks Package for all bookings – including unlimited wine, Champagne and beer by the glass with lunch and dinner++ EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style** OR * Fri 6 Fly FREE>> from London to Athens, Greece (regional - FREE on board spend of $600

and premium class flights may be available on request>). OR × Upon arrival, transfer to Piraeus port and embark Nautica for your - Six FREE Shore Excursions 10 night voyage PLUS ~ Sat 7 Volos, Greece - FREE gratuities & wi-fi ≃ * Founded in the 19th century, Volos is a modern Greek town with a superb -E FRE bonus on board spend of up to $200 for all bookings >> waterfront. The seafood is said to be the best in Greece so make sure you FRE E return flight to London included (regional and premium class > taste the local specialities. Take a visit to the archaeological museum and a flights are available on request ) terrific art gallery exhibiting beautifully preserved ancient Greek paintings Overseas transfers included Sun 8 Kavala/Philippi, Greece EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Mon 9 - Istanbul, Turkey (overnight) Earn up to 15,678 when booking this exclusive voyage, †† Tue 10 This city offers one intriguing adventure after another from the opulent worth £156 off your next booking with ROL Cruise Topkapi Palace, the 17th century Blue Mosque, and the largest covered market in the world, the Grand Bazaar YOUR iNCREDIble ROL CRUISE Launch FARES

Wed 11 Cruising the Aegean Sea STATEROOM/suite GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) Thu 12 Ephesus (from Kusadasi), Turkey Fri 13 Rhodes, Greece Inside G £3,543 £1,939 Sat 14 Santorini, Greece (depart late night) The volcanic island of Santorini boasts a dramatic setting and rich history. Ocean View E £3,793 £2,189 Its capital Fira is a kaleidoscope of winding streets and whitewashed Veranda B2 £4,783 £3,179 buildings; while Olia’s beauty is unsurpassed – offering views over the Aegean Sea Concierge Veranda A3 £5,093 £3,489 Sun 15 Mykonos, Greece Penthouse Suite PH3 £5,953 £4,349 Mon 16 Athens (from Piraeus), Greece Vista Suite VS £8,277 £6,649 Disembark and transfer to the airport for your FREE>> flight to London (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) Owner’s Suite OS £9,443 £7,839 YOUR EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you home JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED in style** STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2020

To book any of these magnificent cruises call todayFree on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 29 WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE RE-INSPIRATION OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE WITH OCEANIANEXT

e are delighted Insignia – Grand Hall to announce that W Oceania Cruises® will be launching a new chapter in cruising, OceaniaNEXT, which includes a sweeping array of dramatic enhancements so transformational, they are inspirational. This ambitious initiative will elevate virtually every facet of the Oceania Cruises®’ guest experience to new levels. From thoughtfully crafted new dining experiences and reimagined menus, to the dramatic re-inspiration of the iconic Regatta-Class ships, they are enhancing every aspect of the Oceania Cruises®’ experience. Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena essentially will become four new ships in a re-inspiration process without peer. Every surface of every suite and stateroom will be entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed colour palette of soft sea and sky tones will surround a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises®. From the bejewelled new chandeliers in the gracious Grand Dining Room and Reception Hall to the sleek Insignia – Penthouse Suite Insignia – Grand Dining Room and calming Canyon Ranch Spa, each ship will celebrate a rejuvenation so sweeping, you will find it positively unimaginable to resist their welcoming embrace. Whatever it is that inspires your passion for travel – Oceania Cruises® look forward to welcoming you on board their newly re-designed, stylish and intimate ships – coming December 2018.

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30 Blue Horizons | December 2018 YOUR 5H LUXURY ADVENTURE AWAITS…

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK VICTORIA FALLS – YOUR The Chobe National Park covers 10,566 square kilometres, and has one of the TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. Its uniqueness in ‡ the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region offers the safari ILALA LODGE experience of a lifetime. The park is divided into four distinctly different ecosystems: The spectacular Victoria Falls, known locally as the ‘smoke Serondela with its lush plains and dense forests in the Chobe River area in the that thunders’, were ‘discovered’ and named by David extreme north-east; the Savuti Marsh in the west; the Linyanti Swamps in the north- Livingstone in 1855. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, west and the hot dry hinterland in between. the falls thundering water leaps over the edge of the gorge into a transverse chasm of black basalt rock nearly 108 Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana’s most exclusive safari resort, situated in the metres below, sending up great clouds of mist that drift gently remote and unspoilt northern extremity of the park. The architecture is Moorish and down to water the luxuriant rain forest. Although not the widest or tallest waterfalls, Victoria Falls forms the largest falling graceful high arches, barrel-vault ceilings and tiled floors create an atmosphere of sheet of water in the world with approximately half a million spaciousness and tranquillity. All 45 rooms are tastefully furnished and cooled by tons of water pouring over every minute, generating a spray overhead punkah-punkah fans. For the connoisseur of luxury, there are four private cloud that can rise to 500 metres above the falls. suites, each with individual swimming pools and outside garden patio. All rooms Ilala Lodge is ideally situated close to Victoria Falls as well overlook the perennial Chobe River and adjacent Caprivi floodplain. Facilities within as the town centre. The Zambezi National Park borders the the lodge include a well-stocked curio shop, wildlife reference library and stylishly front of the property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background. Each of the decorated Linyanti bar and lounge area. 30 rooms is spacious and equipped with a satellite television, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making equipment. Each What’s included during your two night stay… has an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and shower. The impressive swimming pool has a large wooden sundeck • All meals including a private in-room • Complimentary in-room mini bar overlooking the national park and is a welcome oasis from the dinner • Two scheduled safari activities daily bustling town of Victoria Falls. The Palm restaurant offers both • Lunch cruise • Day excursion/cultural experience× European and African cuisine and is an ideal place to dine al • Local branded drinks++ • Chobe River cruises and eco tours fresco under the stars.

TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE 5H LUXURY CAPE GRACE HOTEL IN CAPE TOWN‡ The luxurious Cape Grace is set on its own private quay on the V&A Waterfront. Cape Grace’s charm lies in its intimate atmosphere, stylish decor and personalised hospitality. Experience beauty treatments in your own room, or relax by the swimming pool. The restaurant offers regional cuisine while the bar, set on the water’s edge, overlooks the yacht marina. During your stay at the Cape Grace Hotel, you will be delighted to enjoy a Welcome Dinner at GOLD Restaurant. With a 14 course tasting menu of Cape Malay cuisine on offer, this is a truly spectacular start to a wonderful adventure indeed.

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Blue Horizons | December 2018 31 A BRAND NEW & Exclusive PROMOTION – ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK WITH ROL CRUISE THE EXCLUSIVE 5H LUXURY vICTORIA FALLS AFRICAN SAFARI & ADVENTURE

TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE CHOBE EXCLUSIVE Free FREE PRIVATE eight Free Free $800 GAME RESERVE OR OR House UK CHAUFFEUR SHORE ON BOARD ‡ × DRINKS ** EXCURSIONS * INCLUDED SERVICE SPEND PACKAGE++ YOUR 23 NIGHT ADVENTURE DEPARTS 3RD JANUARY 2020

JANUARY 2020 Tue 21 Cape Town, South Africa – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. BOOK a Veranda Stateroom (B2) or above and your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private ‡ ** Upon arrival, transfer to the Ilala Lodge for your two night stay, including UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style breakfast. This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi river. Fri 3 Fly from London to Cape Town, South Africa> Look out for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and rhinos as you enjoy the Sat 4 Cape Town, South Africa splendours of the setting sun (B) Upon arrival, transfer to the 5H Cape Grace Hotel‡ for your two night Wed 22 HTour of Victoria FallsH stay, including breakfast. Tonight, enjoy a 14 course welcome dinner at Today, enjoy a guided tour to the mighty Victoria Falls. The falls are more GOLD restaurant (D) than 1,708 metres wide and drop 108 metres down into a chasm creating Sun 5 Cape Town, South Africa a shower of spray and a deafening noise. More than 550 million litres of This morning, enjoy a tour of ‘the Mother City’, including visits to the water pass over the falls every minute! Walk through the falls’ rainforest Houses of Parliament, the castle (built between 1666 and 1679, and stopping at viewpoints to glimpse the power and majesty of the falls South Africa’s oldest building), the lively Greenmarket Square with its with your guide. This evening, enjoy a traditional boma dinner, a cultural daily market, the Company Gardens and of course the opportunity to experience where you can try a range of traditional Zimbabwean dishes. ascend Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the Watch traditional Shangaan dancers and singers and the sangoma, a city and peninsula× (B) traditional storyteller (B, D) H H Mon 6 Cape Town, South Africa Thu 23 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Chobe National Park, Botswana After breakfast, you will be transferred across the border into Botswana Transfer to the port and embark the luxurious Nautica for your 14 night and taken to the Chobe Game Lodge‡ for your two night stay. Chobe voyage of South Africa (B) National Park is the second largest national park in Botswana and Wed 8 - Walvis Bay, Namibia (overnight) has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African Thu 9 Although rimmed by the inhospitable Namib Desert, Walvis Bay boasts continent making it the perfect venue for the safari experience of a a huge natural lagoon that attracts hundreds of thousands of birds, lifetime (B ,L, D) including flamingos, pelicans and migratory species Fri 24 HChobe National ParkH Sat 11 Cruising the Cape of Good Hope Join morning and afternoon game viewing activities. The elephant Sun 12 Port Elizabeth, South Africa (arrive midday) population in Chobe National Park is around 120,000, so there is ample opportunity to spot a herd whilst on safari. Get your camera at the ready Mon 13 East London, South Africa as you look for giraffes, hippos, buffalo, zebras, lions and cheetahs Tue 14 Durban, South Africa (B, L, D) Wed 15 Richards Bay, South Africa Sat 25 Chobe National Park After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London> Thu 16 Maputo, Mozambique (B) Sat 18 Cruising the Cape of Good Hope Sun 26 Arrive in London Sun 19 Cape Town, South Africa (arrive early pm – overnight) Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur will be awaiting your arrival to Mon 20 Cape Town, South Africa transfer you home in style** ‡ Disembark and transfer to the 5H Cape Grace Hotel for your overnight Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. stay, including breakfast Meals on the tour are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Please note, flights are out of date range and a day room or overnight hotel may be required on the return journey at additional cost. **Based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and is tiered depending on grade booked. ×Choice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food and Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. Free gratuities do not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages which will incur a compulsory service fee (approx. 18%). ~Wi-Fi included is one per stateroom and usage is subject to time and data limitations; Internet usage fees may apply. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. 5H refers to the cruise element of this package and hotel stays where stated. Guests may choose one added benefit and guests in the same stateroom/suite must choose the same benefit. Oceania Cruises® and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃ 32 Blue Horizons | December 2018 Elephants in Chobe National Park

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SAVING Cape Town, South Africa UP TO £3,400 ± Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Lions in Chobe National Park

GRATUITIES INCLUDED & BONUS ≃ FREE $150 ON BOARD SPEND* EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL Cruise PROMOTION • EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING UP TO £3,400± • EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for Veranda Staterooms (B2) & above** • Hotel stay at the 5H luxury Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, including breakfast‡ • 14 course welcome dinner at the GOLD Restaurant • Half day Cape Town City tour included× • 14 nights of 5H luxury cruising on board Nautica, including: YOUR CHOICE of one additional extra: -- EIGHT FREE shore excursions× -- FREE $800 on board spending money* -- FREE House Drinks Package – including wine, Champagne and beer by the glass with lunch and dinner++ PLUS -- Gratuities INCLUDED -- EXCLUSIVE FREE $150≃ BONUS on board spending money for all bookings* -- INCLUDED Wi-Fi~ -- FREE stateroom upgrade^ -- Multiple open-seating gourmet dining venues, at no additional charge -- FREE soft drinks, bottled water and speciality coffees YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES -- FREE shuttle in most ports of call STATEROOM/suite GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) • Two night stay at the Ilala Lodge‡ in Victoria Falls, including breakfast and a tour to the falls× •o Tw night stay at the Chobe Game Lodge, Botswana, including breakfast, including‡: Inside G £9,199 £7,499 -- Morning and afternoon game drives Ocean View D £9,899 £8,699 -- Chobe River cruises and eco tours FREE upgrade to a Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (C2)^ -- All meals included Veranda B2 £10,799 £9,499 -- Local brand drinks & complimentary in-room mini bar++ -- National Park fees & laundry Concierge Veranda A3 £11,099 £9,899 All flights and overseas transfers (regional and premium class flights may be Penthouse Suite PH3 £12,999 £11,499 available on request>) Penthouse Suite PH1 £13,499 £12,199 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Owner’s Suite OS £19,099 £17,499 Earn up to 34,998 when booking this exclusive voyage, †† JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED worth £349 off your next booking with ROL Cruise STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

Please note, flights are out of date range and a day room or overnight hotel may be required on the return journey at additional cost. **Based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and is tiered depending on grade booked. ×Choice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food and Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. Free gratuities do not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages which will incur a compulsory service fee (approx. 18%). ~Wi-Fi included is one per stateroom and usage is subject to time and data limitations; Internet usage fees may apply. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. 5H refers to the cruise element of this package and hotel stays where stated. Guests may choose one added benefit and guests in the same stateroom/suite must choose the same benefit. Oceania Cruises® and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃ To book this magnificent cruise call todayFree on 0808 102 6578 Blue Horizons | December 2018 33 SAIL THE SHORES OF THAILAND ‡ FEATURING A THREE NIGHT LUXURY HOTEL STAY IN PHUKET

A BRAND NEW & EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION – ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK WITH ROL CRUISE

Exclusive COMPLIMENTARY EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS PRE-CRUISE LUXURY HOTEL CABIN UPGRADE^ ± OF UP TO £900 STAY INCLUDED‡

12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 5TH NOVEMBER & 10TH DECEMBER 2019, 14TH & 28TH JANUARY & 3RD MARCH 2020 Day 1 Fly from London to Phuket, Thailand> Day 7 Penang, Malaysia Ko Hong, Thailand (pm) Day 2 Phuket, Thailand “The Pearl of the Orient” lies off the north Ko Hong (hong meaning room), part of the Upon arrival, transfer to a luxury hotel‡ for western coast of Malaysia and is linked to Ko Hong archipelago is so named because your three night stay, including breakfast the mainland by one of the longest bridges of its large internal lagoon. One of the in the world. The capital, Georgetown, bears prettiest bays in the area, huge monolithic Day 3 - Phuket, Thailand the stamp of a mixture of foreign influences Day 4 One of Southeast Asia’s most popular and boasts a 65 storey skyscraper called rocks provide shade all day long on a destinations, Phuket is a relaxing paradise the Komtar, a complex of department beautiful white silica sand beach with its white sandy beaches and sapphire stores, restaurants and theatres. In total Day 11 Ko Similan, Thailand seas. Simply saunter the Sino-Portuguese contrast, this beautiful island is home to one The Similan Islands, or Nine Islands as splendours of the Old Town or discover of the finest Buddhist temples in Southeast they are also known because of their the Wat Chalong Temple. The Big Buddha Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple number, nestle in the Andaman Sea to the is one of the most important and revered Day 8 Ko Adang, Thailand north of Phuket and are world-renowned landmarks and worth visiting, while enjoying Ko Adang lies north of Ko Lipe and is among diving enthusiasts for underwater panoramic views of the island perfect for snorkelling sightseeing. Accessible only by sea, the Day 5 Phuket, Thailand Day 9 Ko Rok Nok, Thailand Similan Islands are stunningly beautiful with Transfer to the port in Patong Bay and Ko Rok Nok boasts some of the most scenes straight out of your dreams of a embark Star Clipper for your seven night pristine beaches in Thailand as well as abundant marine life and corals tropical paradise sailing experience Day 10 Phang Nga Bay, Thailand (am) Day 12 Patong Bay, Thailand Day 6 Ko Butang, Thailand A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay are Disembark and transfer to the Seaview These islands are close to the Malaysian the sheer limestone karsts that jut vertically Hotel in Phuket where you will have use of island of Langkawi and are characterised out of the emerald-green water. Take a boat the facilities***. Later, transfer to the airport by towering rock formations and beautiful trip× from the northern end of Phuket to for your overnight flight to London> beaches. Crystal clear seas team with enjoy spectacular scenery, with only brief Day 13 Arrive in London marine life, ideal for snorkelling and diving encounters with the tourist crowds at James Itinerary is based on 5th November 2019 departure and ports may differ on or simply enjoying a relaxing swim Bond Island and Koh Panyee select dates

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EXPERIENCE THE Penang island, Malaysia DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR exclusive ROL CRUISE PACKAGE

EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £900± THREE NIGHT pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Phuket, Thailand, including breakfast‡ Seven nights full board cruising on board the unforgettable Star Clipper including: - COMPLIMENTARY cabin upgrade^ -Open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, with no obligation to dine at a set time -Visit intimate ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offers passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht -Experience a 2:1 guest to crew ratio WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR THREE NIGHT × ‡ - A number of different water-related activities LUXURY HOTEL STAY IN PHUKET, THAILAND are complimentary on board such as kayaking, wind surfing, snorkelling and water skiing Visit the Big Buddha POST-CRUISE use of facilities at the Seaview Hotel in Phuket*** As one of the most important and revered attractions in Phuket, a visit to Return flights from London (regional and the Big Buddha, which sits atop the Nakkerd Hills, is a must. Not only is the premium class flights may be available on Big Buddha monumental at 45 metres tall and layered with beautiful Burmese request>) and overseas transfers white jade marble, the site also offers panoramic views of the island, with ECLX USIVE sweeping vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon, Chalong Bay and more. CRUISE MILES Earn up to 9,198 when E xplORE Phuket’s Old Town booking this exclusive voyage†† Phuket Old Town is the historical centre of Phuket Town and is home to stunning mansions and beautifully preserved ‘shop-houses’ built in a YOUR EXCLUSIVE Sino-colonial architecture. With a host of restaurants, coffee-shops, boutiques and bars, the Old Town is well worth spending an afternoon meandering in. ROL CRUISE launch FARES CABIN CATEGORY FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Inside 6## £3,249 £2,799 This educational sanctuary provides a home for Thailand’s national animal, many of which have worked long years in the logging and tourism industries. Inside/Outside 5 £3,449 £2,999 Visit them in their new-found freedom at this 30 acre sanctuary and observe Outside 4 £3,599 £3,199 how they are rehabilitated in their native habitat. Outside 3 £3,849 £3,499 COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to an Outside Cabin (2)^ Relax on Hat Bang Thao Deluxe 1 £4,099 £3,799 For a slice of truly Thai relaxation, be sure to make a stop to Hat Bang Owner’s Suite - £4,799 £4,599 Thao beach. One of the longest beaches in Phuket, at 8km long, the sandy Solo fares are available on request white beach seems endless. Time spent here will be time for reflection, Fares and availability are based on 5th November 2019 departure rejuvenation and relaxation. JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN then nothing to pay until 2019

##Category 6 cabins have upper and lower berths. Itinerary may include wet landings to get to shore. ***Use of facilities include pool area, bar area and communal showers around the pool. ±Savings are based on two adults sharing a 6## & 5 category cabin. Private day rooms are available at a supplement and are paid locally. Star Clippers and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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FREE VOYAGE IF THE NORTHERN LIGHTs DON’t OCCUR~~ Risøyhamn Harstad Sortland TH TH Stokmarknes Vesterålen 11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 13 OCTOBER , 30 NOVEMBER & Tr d 16TH DECEMBER 2019, 6TH JANUARY, 21ST FEBRUARY & 30TH MARCH 2020 Stamsund Svolvær OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS LOFOTEN Day 1 Fly from London to Bergen, Norway> Bodø Saltstraumen Transfer to the port and embark your ship. Since EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE 1893, Hurtigruten ships have provided vital links WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE between cities, towns and hamlets on Norway’s ROL CRUISE PACKAGE Arctic Circle shores, delivering post, local passengers, freight and today holidaymakers up and down Northern Lights Promise – Receive a the stunning Norwegian coast. When you sail FREE Hurtigruten voyage if the Northern Lights Nesna with Hurtigruten, you are on an expedition with do not make an appearance~~ like-minded adventurers who value personal Sandnessjøen growth and exploring over luxury. On board enjoy 11 nights full board voyage including: COAST OF The Seven Sisters HELGELAND a casual and relaxed atmosphere, great food, - Discover Norway’s entire coastal route Brønnøysund and all the quality equipment you need to explore with 34 ports of call, more than Torghatten new destinations 100 fjords & 1,000 mountains Day 2 Florø – Molde, Norway - Cross the Arctic Circle – the best place Rørvik Day 3 Kristiansund – Rørvik, Norway to see the Northern Lights Day 4 Cross the Arctic Circle - A truly unique experience in a wonderfully Brønnøysund – Svolvær, Norway You are invited out on deck for a traditional carefree and relaxed environment ceremony to mark crossing the Arctic Circle. - Enjoy sublime local cuisine in a stylish Being above the Arctic Circle provides the best and relaxed restaurant Kjeungskjær Lighthouse chances for experiencing the Northern Lights - Gratuities are neither expected, nor required Frøya Trondheim Day 5 Stokmarknes – Skjervøy, Norway HITRA Return flights from London (regional flights may be Try your hand at husky dog sledding or > snowmobilingx available on request ) and all overseas transfers Kristiansund Day 6 Øksfjord – Berlevåg, Norway (for optional Explore the arctic with a range of shore excursions to the North Cape×) excursions (available at a supplement)× Molde Enjoy magnificent sub-Arctic landscapes as you st Ålesund cross the 71 parallel on your journey towards EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES the North Cape Torvik Earn up to 3,098 when booking this Day 7 Båtsfjord – Kirkenes – Berlevåg, Norway exclusive voyage†† Kirkenes is home to the Snowhotel which you Måløy NORWAY x The west can visit on an optional excursion coast Florø Day 8 Mehamn – Tromsø, Norway YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PRICES

You arrive in Tromsø at night where you can CABIN< ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) enjoy a local night out or visit the Arctic Cathedral for a magical midnight concertx Polar Inside ��£999 Bergen Day 9 Tromsø – Stamsund, Norway Polar Outside† ��£1,249 NORTH Day 10 Bodø – Rørvik, Norway Arctic Superior† ��£1,549 Day 11 T rondheim – Ålesund, Norway SEA SKAGERRAK Single Cabins are available from £1,449 Day 12 Bergen, Norway th Transfer to the airport for your flight to London> Prices and availability are based on 16 December 2019 departure Above is a selection of the ports of call visited. For a full itinerary please JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR ask your Cruise Specialist CABIN THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed. ~~Northern Lights Promise terms and conditions apply. Please note Hurtigruten ships are working ships. Ship may vary depending on departure date. Please note, Arctic Superior Outside Cabins can be based on fixed double or twin bed configuration. †Some Polar Outside and Arctic Superior Cabins have limited / no views. Hurtigruten and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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Taj Mahal, Agra, India YOUR India Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari Tour

Agra Fort, India

Tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India

here are few destinations in the world that are more mystical, culturally diverse or rich in heritage than India. American Author Mark Twain expressed that “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of Thistory, the grandmother of legend, and the great-grandmother of tradition.” India, spoken about here with such honour, is a curious place in the world, and one that many desire to explore. With this exclusive ROL Cruise Signature Experience, you can delve into India’s Golden Triangle and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime chance to go in search of the mighty Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park. Concluding with an all-inclusive 5H luxury cruise of Arabia, this is one exclusive package not to be missed... INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK India’s Golden Triangle comprises of the three most visited The second part of your ROL Cruise Signature Experience cities in the country’s north-west – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. takes you to Ranthambore National Park, one of the biggest Your exclusive Wendy Wu tour takes you to all three cities and most renowned national parks in Northern India, where you and enables you to explore the wealth of culture and will enjoy a two night stay. Considered one of the most famous historical splendour on offer. In Delhi, be welcomed to India and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today by the bustle of local bazaars and a unique rickshaw ride the Ranthambore National Park is a major wildlife hotspot, with through Chadni Chowk; in Agra, visit the iconic Agra Fort endless chances to spot the majestic Bengal tiger in its natural and enjoy the unique opportunity to view the Taj Mahal in all habitat. Ranthambore is also home to a number of ancient its glory as the sun rises; in Jaipur, attend the Maharajah’s ruins including the Raj Bagh Ruins and Ranthambore Fort. The City Palace, an eclectic mix of Rajasthani and Mughal stories and life histories of the Royal Bengal tigers will compel architecture. you to want to learn more about these imperial creatures. Turn over to see what else is included on your Exclusive ROL Cruise Signature Experience…

Blue Horizons | December 2018 37 – THE EXCLUSIVE 2020 – India Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari Experience FEATURING AN ALL-INCLUSIVE 5H LUXURY ARABIAN CRUISE

EIGHT NIGHT EXCLUSIVE Fares INDIA’S GOLDEN SAVING UP TO TRIANGLE & TIGER ± SAFARI TOUR £2,100 INCLUDED×

EXCLUSIVE FREE ON BOARD SPEND cOMPLIMENTARY OF UP TO STATEROOM $1,200* UPGRADES^

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EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING UP TO £2,100± TWO NIGHT luxury hotel stay in Dubai, UAE‡ - Intimate yet informal dining EIGHT NIGHT WENDY WU tours 11 nights of all-inclusive 5H luxury cruising - AzAmazing Evenings® event on most voyages INDIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE & on board Azamara Quest®, including: - English trained butlers for suite guests TIGER SAFARI TOUR× including: - COMPLIMENTARY stateroom upgrades^ - Shuttle service to and from ports where available - Tour of Old & New Delhi - EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY on board - Concierge services for personal guidance th spend of up to $1,200 for Club Oceanview and reservations - Visit to the 17 century Agra Fort * Staterooms (8) and above > - Taj Mahal morning viewing Flights (regional flights may be available on request ) - Select standard spirits, international beers and and overseas transfers - Two night stay at Ranthambore National Park‡ boutique wines throughout the voyage++ - Three unique safari opportunities where you - Select bottled water, soft drinks, EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES may spot the elusive Bengal tiger speciality coffees and teas++ Earn up to 19,598 when booking this - Select meals including eight breakfasts, - Gratuities included on board exclusive voyage, worth £195 off your six lunches and two dinners - Luxurious accommodation in your stylish≃ stateroom next booking with ROL Cruise††

5H relates to the cruise element only. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Booking conditions of Azamara Club Cruises® Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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MARCH 2020 endless desert is now home to many triumphs of modern Fri 6 Fly from London to Delhi, India> technology, including the world’s first underwater hotel, the world’s tallest building, and the iconic Burj Al Arab. Spend Sat 7 Delhi, India ‡ your days exploring merchant stalls in the Dubai Gold Souk, Upon arrival, transfer to the Le Meridien Hotel for your two and for an experience you’ll have to see to believe, go skiing night stay and to begin your eight night Wendy Wu Tours India in the desert at Ski Dubai Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari tour×. Spend the rest of today at your leisure Tue 17 Dubai, UAE Transfer to the port and embark the 5H Azamara Quest® for Sun 8 Delhi, India your 11 night Arabian cruise Today, begin your tour of Old and New Delhi. Start in Old Delhi where you will drive past the magnificent Red Fort before Thu 19 - Muscat, Oman (overnight) enjoying a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, taking in Fri 20 Culture and history await those who travel to Muscat. Shoppers the sights, sounds and smells of the oriental, crowded bazaar. will want to visit the Mutrah Souq to discover a colourful maze Afterwards, continue to India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid, of vendors offering everything you could imagine. After, take a and make a brief stop at India Gate (B, L) stroll along the Corniche to the Mutrah Fort for sweeping city views. And don’t forget the Sulan Qaboos Grand Mosque – Mon 9 Delhi – Agra, India Transfer to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel‡ in Agra for your the third largest in the world and home to a must-see 600,000 overnight stay. This afternoon, visit the magnificent 17th century crystal Swarovski chandelier Agra Fort (B, L) Sun 22 Al Manamah, Bahrain Tue 10 Agra – Rathambore, India Mon 23 Doha, Qatar Rise early this morning to view the Taj Mahal in all its glory Discover a modern oasis at the heart of an ancient city in as the sun is rising. After lunch, transfer to Ranthambore Tigress Qatar. View invaluable artefacts at the Museum of Islamic Art, Spa & Resort‡ for your two night stay. This afternoon, enjoy an make your way through the Souq Waqif to shop like a local, exciting safari. Ranthambore National Park is famous for its and cap your visit off with a stroll along the Al-Corniche, where tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see these you’ll find breathtaking views of Doha Bay and the city’s majestic predators in their natural habitat. Even during the unmistakable skyline daytime the tigers are often spotted hunting or taking care of Tue 24 Sir Bani Yas, UAE their young (B, L, D) H H Wed 25 - Abu Dhabi, UAE (overnight) Wed 11 Ranthambore National Park Thu 26 Enjoy two canter safaris today for the opportunity to see fantastic wildlife and flora, you may even be lucky enough to Fri 27 Dubai, UAE (overnight) spot the elusive Bengal tiger (B, L, D) Sat 28 Dubai, UAE Thu 12 Ranthambore National Park – Jaipur, India Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to After breakfast, transfer to the Jaipur Marriott Hotel‡ for your two London> night stay (B, L) Meals are included on the tour as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Fri 13 Jaipur, India Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Today begins with a stop at Hawa Mahal, known as the Palace of the Winds before continuing to Amber Fort where you will be YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES able to enjoy an optional elephant ride, should you wish. Inside stateroom/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (pp) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) the fort you will visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory, which houses the famed Sheesh Mahal. Visit the Maharaja’s City Club Interior 12 £5,999 £4,999 Palace this afternoon to explore the former Royal residence. Club Interior 9 £6,649 £5,899 Before returning to the hotel, stop for some shopping inside the COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Club Oceanview Stateroom (8)^ walled city, where villagers from around Jaipur come to sell and Club Oceanview 4 £7,299 £6,499 trade their produce. The remainder of the evening is spent at COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Club Veranda Stateroom (V3)^ your leisure (B, L) Club Veranda V1 £7,449 £6,799 Sat 14 Jaipur – Delhi, India Club Veranda Plus P1 £8,349 £7,499 After breakfast, transfer to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Club Continent Suite (N2)^ Pullman Aerocity hotel‡ for your overnight stay (B) Club Spa Suite SP £10,049 £8,999 Sun 15 Delhi, India – Dubai, UAE After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Dubai. Club World Owner’s Suite CW £10,699 £9,799 Upon arrival, transfer to a luxury hotel‡ for your two night stay (B) Solo fares are available from £8,899 Mon 16 Dubai, UAE JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Dubai is a city unlike any other in the world. What was once an Stateroom/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

Gray Langur in Taj Mahal, India Amber Fort, Jaipur Ranthambore National Park

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THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF SUSSEX Australia & New Zealand

Exclusive 4H PRE- & Free Exclusive POST-CRUISE ON BOARD Savings Free Free HOTEL STAYS Spending OF UP TO DRINKS STATEROOM ‡ money OF ++ ^ INCLUDED * ± PACKAGE UPGRADES UP TO $500 £2,800

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HAN EXCLUSIVE FREE HAN EXCLUSIVE FREE SYDNEY BLUE MOUNTAINS & WILDLIFE TOUR×H AUCKLAND SKY TOWER ADMISSION×H

Gaze at the spectacular Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains The iconic Sky Tower has been part of Auckland’s sky line for 20 years which, according to indigenous legends, were formerly three sisters and stands at 328 metres. Scale the Sky Tower to survey the city from who were turned to stone by a tribal elder. The Blue Mountains are up high and enjoy extraordinary panoramic views for 80 kilometres in aptly named, as they are said to change colour as the day progresses every direction. On a clear day, you can expect to see breathtaking and are lit up at night so they stands out against the night sky. views as far as the Waitakere Ranges and the Bombay Hills.

×Auckland Sky Tower tickets are for admission only and do not include transfers. Celebrity Cruises® and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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19 NIGHTS DEPARTING 23RD OCTOBER & Welo c me on board 16TH NOVEMBER 2019 Celebrity Solstice® Celebrity Solstice® is the first in the five ships of the Celebrity Solstice Day 1 Fly from London to Sydney, Australia> class. Designed with a tasteful and contemporary style, you will be Day 2 Sydney, Australia surrounded in luxury from the very moment you step on board. You H ‡ Upon arrival, transfer to a 4 hotel for your three night stay will receive an impeccable service with exquisite facilities, putting Day 3 Sydney, Australia the Celebrity Solstice® in a class of her own. The view of the Sydney cityscape in the distance is enough to take your breath away. Attracting visitors with its iconic harbour, glorious beaches and the stunning Blue Mountains to the west, Sydney hosts nearly half of all international visits to Australia Day 4 Sydney, Australia Aside from the symbolic Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney, the nearby Blue Mountains make for an ideal trip off-the- beaten-track. Book a Concierge Class Stateroom or above and you will receive an EXCLUSIVE FREE Sydney Blue Mountains tour – this UNESCO World Heritage Site has many eucalyptus trees, offers Celebrity Solstice® ample walking opportunities and, of course, the views are simply breathtaking Day 5 Sydney, Australia EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE ® This morning, transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Solstice WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR exclusive ROL CRUISE PACKAGE for your 12 night voyage to New Zealand Day 7 Melbourne, Australia PLEASE DO NOT DELAY, EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PROMOTION TH Day 10 Cruising Milford Sound, Doubtful & Dusky Sound ENDS 8.30PM 14 NOVEMBER 2018 Day 11 Dunedin, New Zealand EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,800± Known for its unique fusion of Scottish and Maori heritage, vibrant THREE NIGHT pre-cruise 4H hotel stay in Sydney, Australia‡ Dunedin is the second largest city of New Zealand’s South Island. EXCLUSIVE FREE Sydney Blue Mountains and Wildlife tour for Elegant Victorian and Edwardian architecture line many of the Concierge Class Staterooms (C3) and above× streets, while colourful, commissioned artwork adorns building 12 nights of modern-luxury cruising on board Celebrity Solstice® including: façades on others. Beyond the city centre, the wildlife-rich Otago - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend of up to $500 Peninsula offers beautifully scenic hiking and cycling trails, plus for Ocean View Staterooms (8) and above* rare bird-watching opportunities - FREE Classic Drinks Package for Ocean View Staterooms (8) and above++ ^ Day 12 Wellington, New Zealand (arrive early pm) - FREE stateroom upgrades New Zealand’s capital city is a veritable hotspot of food, fun and - A range of restaurants offering sumptuous cuisine culture situated in one of the planet’s most beautiful countries. A day - Thrilling entertainment including electrifying shows in the spent here could bring you face-to-face with extraordinary wildlife, main theatre, – surreal feats of acrobatics, exclusive speciality acts, musicals, comedy shows and much more introduce you to truly incredible food and take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s best-loved films and television shows - The ambience is uniquely Celebrity. Warm and welcoming, sophisticated and stylish, reassuringly luxurious and spacious, yet comfortably relaxed Day 13 Picton, New Zealand TWO NIGHT post-cruise 4H hotel stay in Auckland, New Zealand‡ Day 15 - Tauranga, New Zealand (overnight) EXCLUSIVE FREE Auckland Sky Tower admission tickets for Day 16 Known as the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is located at the entrance to Concierge Class Staterooms (C3) and above× one of the largest natural harbours in New Zealand. You can take Return scheduled flights from London (regional and premium class flights > a ride on a bush jet boat, go whitewater rafting on the Rangitaiki may be available on request ) and overseas transfers River, or dine on the freshest fish and chips you’ll ever taste, served EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES al fresco. If you’re looking for a more exotic encounter, travel to the Earn up to 27,198 when booking this exclusive voyage, †† Mount Mauganui Hot Salt Water Pools worth £271 off your next booking with ROL Cruise Day 17 Auckland, New Zealand YUR O EXClusive ROL CRUISE FARES Disembark and transfer to a 4H hotel‡ for your two night stay STATEROOM GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) Day 18 Auckland, New Zealand Stretched over a volcanic field on New Zealand’s North Island Interior 12 £4,299 £3,399 Interior 9 £4,699 £3,999 is multicultural Auckland. The country’s largest city, this thriving FREE upgrade to an Ocean View Stateroom (8)^ hub offers everything you would expect – enchanting scenery at Ocean View 7 £4,949 £4,299 every turn, fascinating Maori heritage and friendly locals. PLUS, FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (2D)^ book a Concierge Class Stateroom or above and you will receive Balcony 2A £5,099 £4,599 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (1C)^ EXCLUSIVE FREE Auckland Sky Tower admission tickets× Sunset Balcony SV £5,599 £4,899 Day 19 Auckland, New Zealand FREE upgrade to a Concierge Class Stateroom (C3)^ Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to London> Concierge Class C1 £5,799 £5,199 FREE upgrade to an AquaClass® Stateroom (A2)^ Day 20 Arrive in London Sky Suite S2 £7,599 £6,799 Penthouse Suite PS £14,999 £13,599 Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Solo fares are available from £5,799 Itinerary is based on 16th November 2019 departure and ports of call may vary on other date Fares and availability are based on 16th November 2019 departure

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THE EXCLUSIVE 5H EXPEDITION AROUND CAPE HORN

EXCLUSIVE Patagonia, Chile EXCLUSIVE FREE 4H HOTEL STAYS Launch SAVINGS EXCLUSIVE FREE EXCLUSIVE FREE ON BOARD SPEND IN RIO DE JANEIRO OF UP TO OF UP TO STATEROOM RIO DE JANEIRO & SANTIAGO ± ^ x * UPGRADES TOUR $600 INCLUDED‡ £1,400

21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 30TH OCTOBER & 16TH NOVEMBER 2019

Day 1 Fly from London to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil>. Upon arrival, transfer to a Day 13 Ushuaia, Argentina H ‡ 4 hotel for your two night stay Cruising Glacier Alley Day 2 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cruising Beagle Channel Hot all year round and with a tropical rainforest extending down to the sea, it’s easy to understand why Rio de Janeiro is known as Cidade Cruising Cockburn Channel Maravihosa, ‘The Marvellous City’. Get further under the city’s skin with Day 14 Punta Arenas, Chile (depart late night) an EXCLUSIVE FREE Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, Tour when booking an Ocean View (H) Stateroom or above× sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan Day 3 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cruising the Strait of Magellan Transfer to the port and embark Zaandam for your 16 night voyage Day 15 Cruising Canal Sarmiento around Cape Horn This ragged coastline is cut with inlets set among snow-covered Day 4 Santos (for Sao Paulo), Brazil mountain ranges. In many places, massive glaciers run down to the sea. Day 7 Buenos Aires, Argentina All kinds of marine animals, including Magellanic penguins, southern A melting pot of European and South American cultures, Buenos elephant seals, dolphins and orcas, can be seen along these shores Aires boasts eclectic architecture, delicious parrilla-based cuisine and Scenic Cruising Amalia or Brujo Glacier passionate Porteños, and of course it’s the birth place of the tango Day 16 Cruising the Chilean Fjords Day 8 Montevideo, Uruguay Day 17 Puerto Montt, Chile Founded as a Spanish citadel in the 18th century, Montevideo has grown into a bold, intellectual and cosmopolitan city. Explore one of the city’s Day 19 San Antonio (for Santiago) Chile H ‡ many museums or retreat from urban life in its lush parks and botanical Disembark and transfer to a 4 hotel in Santiago for your two night gardens stay Day 11 Stanley, Falkland Islands Day 20 Santiago, Chile The Falklands’ British heritage is realised through red telephone boxes Set at the foot of the Andes, Santiago is Chile’s oldest city and also its and traditional English pubs in Stanley. There are probably more capital. Cerro Polanco Funicular offers great views of the harbour and penguins than people on the Falkland Islands – and your visit to Stanley surrounding hills will give you the rare opportunity to see them in the wild Day 21 Santiago, Chile > Day 12 Scenic Cruising Cape Horn Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London It may well be the most notorious ocean passage in the world, and for Day 22 Arrive in London centuries it evoked dread in sailors. Magellan, Drake and Darwin all Itinerary is based on 16th November 2019 departure. Other date operates in reverse and is one sailed through here, passing the Tierra del Fuego, or ‘Land of Fire’, night longer. where Chile and Argentina converge at the bottom of South America Days not mentioned are spend relaxing at sea

42 Blue Horizons | December 2018 VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil H RIO DE JANEIRO Famous for its colourful carnival and fabulous beaches, as well as the dramatic entry to its cruise port, Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer. Explore Copacabana beach and gaze at the impressive Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Book an Ocean View (H) Stateroom or above and you’ll enjoy an EXCLUSIVE FREE tourx of this magnificent statue, as well as the chance to conquer Sugarloaf Mountain.

H FALKLAND ISLANDS King penguins, Falkland Islands Imagine a place that is so far off-the-beaten-track you have miles of stunning landscape, beaches and magnificent bird life all to yourself – that’s what you can expect as you arrive in Stanley. As one of the greatest wilderness destinations in the world, the Falkland Islands are the ultimate birding experiences and are home to majestic King, feisty Rockhopper, raucous Gentoo and shy Magellanic penguins as well as over 70% of the world’s Black-browed albatross! The Falkland Islands are a pristine landscape of endless horizons, colours and contrasts with stunning seascapes to match.

H CHILEAN FJORDS Humpback whale Lined with rugged mountains and glacier-covered valleys, the Chilean Fjords are unlike any other fjord system in the world. Home to many of Chile’s national parks, early Spanish explorers came here in search of the mythical City of the Caesars, believed to be rich in gold and diamonds. Riches to be found today are the Fjords’ dramatic landscape and the unusual wildlife of Patagonia. Whales, dolphins and elephant seals are common sights when traversing these stunning fjords, a must on any bucket list.

Experience the Difference W hAT’s Included In Your EXCLUSIVE Rol Cruise LAUNCH Package

EXCLUSIVE Luncha SAVINGS OF UP TO £1,400±

TWO NIGHT 4H hotel stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil INCLUDED‡

EXCLUSIVE FREE Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour for Ocean View (H) Staterooms and above×

16 night full board voyage on board Zaandam including:

-EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spending money of YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE up to $600 for Ocean View Staterooms (H) and above* LAUNCH FARES STATEROOM GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) -EXCLUSIVE FREE stateroom upgrades Interior MM £3,599 £2,899 including Interior to Ocean View^ Interior I £4,099 £3,599 EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an Ocean View Stateroom (H†)^ TWO NIGHT 4H hotel stay in Santiago, Chile INCLUDED‡ Ocean View C £5,149 £4,599 EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Vista Suite (BB)^ Flights (regional and premium class flights may be Vista Suite A £5,849 £5,399 available on request>) and overseas transfers Neptune Suite SA £7,849 £7,199 Solo fares are available on request EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Fares and availability are based on 16th November 2019 departure Earn up to 14,398 when booking this exclusive voyage, worth £143 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM then nothing to pay until 2019

5H relates to the cruise element only. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Visits to the Falkland Islands are subject to weather and tidal conditions. Holland America Line and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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The beautiful foyer of the 130-passenger River Princess sets an indulgent and luxurious CULINARY EXCELLENCE tone for your European journey. Throughout the ship, jewel-tone greens, warm browns and They bring together the finest chefs, the freshest ingredients sourced from mix of black of white create a sophisticated ambiance, while stylish public areas – including local farmers’ markets and other regional suppliers and distinctive wines a Main Lounge, a Sky Lounge and a Captain’s Lounge and Library – provide comfortable and beers chosen by acclaimed sommeliers, giving you a mouth-watering places to curl up with a good book, chat with friends, or sip your favourite cocktail. culinary journey for all of the senses.

Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors. Booking conditions of Uniworld (ATOL 10975) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

44 Blue Horizons | December 2018 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 12TH MAY, 23RD JUNE, 15TH & 22ND SEPTEMBER & 3RD NOVEMBER 2019 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – please call for details

Day 1 Fly from London to Nuremberg, Germany>. Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark the ultra-luxurious River Princess for your seven night all-inclusive river cruise WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR STAY WITH A two night PRE- Day 2 Nuremberg – Roth, Germany CRUISE STAY IN PRAGUE? – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS Upon arrival in Nuremberg, visit Nuremberg Castle, located in the Day 1 Fly from London to Prague, Czech Republic> heart of the historical centre. After, you’ll venture to the Documentation ‡ Centre and Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Plus, learn the intriguing history Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your two night stay of the Jewish people in Nuremberg during WWII Day 2 Prague, Czech Republic H × Featured Excursion : Nuremberg panoramic highlights tour with Prague has been a magnet for artists, writers, scientists and WWII Rally Grounds visit OR Nuremberg “Do as the Locals Do” composers for centuries. It also boasts great beer, a lively art Day 3 Regensburg, Germany scene, stunning castles and up-and-coming fashion designers, This morning, discover Regensburg’s long line of dukes, kings and making it a fun as well as a beautiful place to visit bishops that called the former Bavarian capital and Free Imperial H × City home. Tour the state-of-the-art BMW factory and learn how it’s Featured Excursion : Prague Old Town and Charles cranked out millions of automobiles. Experience or learn how to make Bridge walking tour OR Hradčany Castle visit Bavarian sausage at a family-owned factory. Or, pop to one of the many Day 3 Prague, Czech Republic – Nuremberg, Germany restaurants serving traditional Bavarian beer and regional cuisine HFeatured Excursion×: “2,000 Years in One Hour” Regensburg Transfer to Nuremberg and embark the ultra-luxurious River walking history lesson OR BMW factory visit Princess for your seven night all-inclusive river cruise Day 4 Straubing – Deggendorf – Vilshofen, Germany In Deggendorf visit the Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best. Enjoy the opportunity for an exclusive visit to a Theresienthal crystal glass factory, EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE complete with a horse-drawn carriage ride, fresh-baked bread and schnapps. In Straubing, uncover the Bavarian town’s deep-rooted love WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR for all things food and drink. Enjoy a city with a fascinating story and its exclusive ROL CRUISE PACKAGE fair share of Gothic-style buildings and cathedrals HFeatured Excursion×: Exclusive Bavarian Forest Village with EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING UP TO £1,200± Theresienthal glass factory visit AND “Let’s Go” bike the Danube Seven night all-inclusive river cruising on board the trail ultra-luxurious River Princess, including: Day 5 Vilshofen – Passau – Engelhartszell, Germany - All meals on board – be treated to world-class dining In Passau, explore its splendid mix of old and new. Medieval lanes, - Unlimited beverages included on board, including fine tunnels, cathedrals and archways fuse with modern shopping malls wine, beer, premium spirits, soft drinks, speciality and buildings. Marvel at the Italian Baroque-style St. Stephen’s Church, coffee and tea, and mineral water++ which holds the second largest church pipe organ in the world - All gratuities, both on board and ashore H × ≃ Featured Excursion : Passau walking discovery tour OR Passau - Six days of excursions hosted by local English-speaking geocaching scavenger hunt guides× Day 6 Weissenkirchen, Germany - State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system Stroll through Weissenkirchen’s idyllic wine village while sampling on all excursions mouth-watering Austrian pastries. Later, enjoy a hike through one of - Use of Nordic walking sticks the area’s most picturesque vineyards. Or, visit Melk Abbey, a Baroque - FREE internet and Wi-Fi access~ monastery that sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube and - On board entertainment the Wachau Valley HFeatured Excursion×: Weissenkirchen “Village Day” with Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers vineyard hike OR Melk Abbey with library visit Day 7 Vienna, Austria EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 8,598 when booking this Explore the “City of Waltzes” with your choice of tours. See the fantastic river cruise†† highlights as you take in Old Town’s art and food, including scrumptious pastries, or discover Viennese history at the World Museum Vienna, YOUR ROL CRUISE SALE FARES renowned for its collection of Habsburg family treasures HFeatured Excursion×: Vienna Mystery Tour OR Vienna panoramic STATEROOM FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) highlights & World Museum Vienna: the manic Habsburg Classic £2,499 £1,949 collector’s treasures Deluxe £2,949 £2,379 HFeatured Excursion×: Enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit of Schönbrunn Palace and experience one of Vienna’s most popular French Balcony £3,449 £2,829 tourist attractions after everyone else leaves Suite £4,849 £4,299 Day 8 Vienna, Austria Solo fares are available on request Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to London> Fares and availability are based on 3rd November 2019 departure JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM Itinerary is based on 3rd November 2019 departure and may operate in reverse on selected dates

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PRIVATE UK COMPLIMENTARY ALL SIGHTSEEING 5H ALL-INCLUSIVE CHAUFFEUR Service DRINKS++ & INCLUDED EXCURSIONS ** RIVER CRUISING INCLUDED GRATUITIES INCLUDED× ≃

14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 10TH & 24TH MAY, 21ST JUNE, 6TH JULY, 27 TH SEPTEMBER & 8TH NOVEMBER 2019 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS

Your Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style** language during an interactive lesson on board your ship. Otherwise be guided through picturesque Franconian vineyards during a hike (B, L, D) Day 1 Fly from London to Amsterdam, Netherlands>. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury river ship for your 14 night river cruise. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Day 6 Würzburg, Germany Reception with your fellow travellers and Cruise Director. After dinner, you may HFreedom of Choice: The immense architectural beauty of Würzburg is wish to explore Amsterdam at your leisure (D) on display today as you stroll through this fascinating city to the Würzburg Residence. Alternatively, embark on a journey along the Romantic Road. Upon Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands arrival in Rothenburg, enjoy an insightful tour. Or, visit a family-owned farm, H Freedom of Choice: Embark on a canal cruise and admire the city from a where you’ll tour the property before sitting down to morning tea as you learn glass-top boat. Or, visit Zaanse Schans, a lovely village famous for its traditional about local farming life (B, L, D) Dutch houses. Otherwise, enjoy a relaxing morning on board sailing down the Rhine, while a local baker conducts a ‘stroopwafel’ demonstration. Tonight, enjoy Day 7 Bamberg, Germany a Gala Welcome Dinner (B, L, D) This morning, arrive in World Heritage-Listed Bamberg and explore the Old Town with a guide (B, L, D) Day 3 Cologne – Bonn – Andernach, Germany Day 8 Nuremberg, Germany HFreedom of Choice: Take a tour through the historic city centre of Cologne HFreedom of Choice: A historic tour takes you to a selection of WWII sites, and sample local beers and snacks. Alternatively, embark on a bike ride to see including the Reich Party Rally Grounds. Alternatively, join a hike through the City Hall and the remains from Roman times and the Middle Ages Schwarzach Valley (B, L, D) HSignature Experience: Tonight, rejoin your ship in Bonn and cruise to Andernach for an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle. This 14th century residence Day 9 Regensburg, Germany is home to Princess Heide von Hohenzollern who has opened the doors of her HFreedom of Choice: Enjoy a guided walking tour taking in the city’s castle just for you. Enjoy some free time to wander about the castle’s rooms, highlights. Alternatively, learn how to Polka during a fun Bavarian dance lesson hidden nooks and grounds, then savour dinner in the ballroom, accompanied by or enjoy a gourmet walking tour. Gain an insight into the art of haute cuisine at a classical piano recital (B, L, D) the Michelin-starred restaurant Storstad, where you’ll enjoy a presentation and the chance to sample a variety of delights, or join an informative talk on board Day 4 Rüdesheim, Germany from a student of the University of Regensburg (B, L, D) HFreedom of Choice: Tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Day 10 Passau, Germany – Salzburg – Linz, Austria Museum or sample wines from the Rhine Valley during an on board tasting HFreedom of Choice: Disembark in Passau and travel to Salzburg, where a (B, L, D) city tour takes you to several sights from Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic Day 5 Miltenberg, Germany film, The Sound of Music. Alternatively, embark on a full day journey to Ceský Witness the skilful art of glass-blowing on board as you cruise toward the Krumlov in the Czech Republic, renowned for its World Heritage-listed status Franconian town of Miltenberg with a stunning 13th century castle above the Vltava River. Both touring options HFreedom of Choice: Explore quaint, half-timbered shops and sample some will then conclude in Linz, where you will re-board your river ship. A third local delicacies along the way. Alternatively, acquaint yourself with the German alternative is to enjoy a walking tour in Passau then cruise to Linz (B, L, D)

5H refers to the cruise element only. **Private UK Chauffeur Service is included within 75 driven miles of selected UK departure airports and available to UK mainland addresses only. Booking conditions of APT (ATOL 6781) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

46 Blue Horizons | December 2018 YOUR LUXURY EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE WITH APT IS FULLY INCLUSIVE ► FLIGHTS FROM THE UK Going on your APT holiday has never been easier. Return flights on quality scheduled airlines are included in the cost F r e of your trip. All you have to do is choose your preference e d > o from a range of UK airports . m o f EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE ENRICHING SIGHTSEEING C ho ic A river cruise with APT enables you to get to the heart of e WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR Sig beautiful cities, historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage htse ROL CRUISE PACKAGE eing Sites and iconic landmarks in one seamless journey. You are sure to discover the most enticing cities and charming INCREDIBLE SAVINGS OF UP TO £3,400± towns along the banks of some of the best waterways the world has to offer. Private UK Chauffeur Service included for all bookings** H EXPERT CRUISE DIRECTORS 14 nights of all-inclusive river cruising on board your 5 & LOCAL GUIDES award-winning, luxury river cruise ship including: Ensuring everything runs smoothly on your journey is a ++ - All meals and COMPLIMENTARY drinks on board dedicated Cruise or Tour Director. They will assist with - All sightseeing included× anything you need, while the knowledge of expert local guides will enhance your journey. - HFreedom of Choice Sightseeing× – Let your curiosity come alive and tailor your holiday around your own STYLISH ACCOMMODATION A After an exciting day of sightseeing, there is no better place m interests – at no additional cost a be to relax than your stateroom or suite. Whatever the location, lla - Enriching and exclusive Signature Experiences , D and whatever the style of ship, you are assured of pure ür nstein - Cruise Director & expert local guides comfort and luxury. - Included gratuities SUMPTUOUS DINING & DRINKS ≃ Overseas transfers, port charges and tips Created by master chefs using the finest local ingredients, all delicious meals on board are included; while Return scheduled flights from London (regional flights may be complimentary drinks are served throughout your cruise. available on request>) ALL THE FINE DETAILS EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Sit back and relax, APT really does think of everything. Earn up to 11,878 when booking this bestselling From overseas transfers and luggage porterage, to port river cruise, worth £118 off your next booking charges and tipping – your price covers everything you with ROL Cruise†† need for the perfect holiday.

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Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein, Austria HFreedom of Choice: Ride a bike along the banks of the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein, or rejoin your ship and cruise to Dürnstein instead. You may then choose to enjoy a guided tour of Melk Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. Or join a local guide for a tour of the town. Later arrive in Dürnstein, roam the village’s cobblestone lanes at your leisure and perhaps view the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned (B, L, D) Day 12 Vienna, Austria Take in the city sights during an orientation tour and enjoy a guided walk to St. Stephen’s Cathedral HSignature Experience: Tonight, visit the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna. Attend an exclusive Cocktail Reception and a private concert featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir, a full orchestra performing classical masterpieces and an operatic recital (B, L, D) Day 13 Vienna, Austria HFreedom of Choice: Perhaps tour Schönbrunn Palace, the former rococo summer residence of the imperial family. Alternatively, join an excursion to Bratislava, the diverse capital of nearby Slovakia. An alternative option is to enjoy a round of golf (B, L, D) YOUR ROL CRUISE SALE FARES Day 14 Budapest, Hungary SUITE Grade ROL CRUISE fare (pp) HSignature Experience: After your Budapest city tour, follow in the footsteps of Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi) and embark on an imperial train journey. Enjoy Window Suite E £2,589 a Welcome Reception at Budapest’s Royal Waiting Room, then board your elegant steam train, which features carriages from the early 1900s. A traditional French Balcony Suite C £3,589 game lunch worthy of royalty is served, before disembarking for a guided tour of Twin Balcony Suite T £3,989 Gödöllo Palace, a favourite of Sisi (April – Sept only) (B, L, D) Day 15 Budapest, Hungary Twin Balcony Suite P+ £4,489 > After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to London (B) Royal Suite RS £5,939 Your Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to transfer you Solo fares are available on request home in style** th Itinerary may operate in reverse on select dates Fares and availability are based on 8 November 2019 departure Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED SUITE

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Join the brand HOTEL STAYS ++ EARLY new emerald IN HANOI, HO FREE DRINKS BOOKING all SHORE harmony on CHI MINH CITY & INCLUDED EXCURSIONS her maiden & SIEM REAP GRATUITIES SAVINGS OF INCLUDED× season INCLUDED‡ UP TO £1,500± ≃ INTRODUCING THE BRAND NEW EMERALD HARMONY Emerald Harmony is an incredible brand new star-ship offering 42 spacious staterooms and suites and public areas, as well as an excellent staff-to-guest ratio. Unlike other similar sized ships, Emerald Waterways have specifically designed Emerald Harmony to sail into the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, allowing her to dock in the heart of this fantastic city

SUMPTUOUS SUITES Every one of Emerald Harmony’s suites and staterooms are chic modern sanctuaries fusing authentic Asian style with contemporary design. With all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel, you’ll enjoy a restful sleep in your queen or twin-size bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom, luxury toiletries and bath robes. And once back from your included excursion× unwind by watching films on your HD flatscreen television and keep up with loved ones, using free Wi-Fi~. Grand Balcony Suite

AUTHENTIC DINING A journey through Southeast Asia is a sensory experience with scents as vibrant as the surrounding architecture filing the streets. In Vietnam, strong influences remain from the country’s former Chinese and French colonists, while Cambodian cuisine offers up its own unique characteristics. Emerald Waterways source most of their produce locally, ensuring that every dish they serve is as fresh and authentic as possible. And, of course, complimentary Emerald Harmony wine, beer and soft drinks are available with lunch and dinner++.

SUN & POOL DECKS These truly remarkable spaces have been designed with your total relaxation in mind. Take a refreshing dip in the pool on warm days before enjoying a selection of drinks from the bar. Sit back and relax in one of the comfortable chairs or sun loungers in the open-air space, or take shelter from the sun as the river breeze invigorates you.

48 Blue Horizons | December 2018 18 NIGHTS DEPARTING 27TH SEPTEMBER, 25TH OCTOBER, 30TH NOVEMBER & 28TH DECEMBER 2019, 25TH JANUARY & 10th rilAp 2020

OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Day 1 Fly from London or Manchester to Hanoi, her maiden season (B, L, D) HEmeraldPLUS: Ox cart ride & traditional > Vietnam Day 9 My Tho – Sa Đéc, Vietnam Buddhist Monk blessing Day 2 Hanoi, Vietnam This morning, you will be taken to the village of Day 15 Prek’kdam – Siem Reap, Cambodia Upon arrival, transfer to the Silk Path Hotel‡ Ðat Dua, where you will watch a coconut candy Disembark and transfer by road to Siem Reap. for your two night stay, including breakfast. and other fruits workshop. Then, visit the Tan En route to the city, view and walk over the This evening, meet your Tour Director for your Long Pagoda. Later, sail to Sa Đéc (B, L, D) impressive Angkor Bridge in Kampong Kdei. welcome briefing (D) Day 10 Sa Đéc – My An Hung – Hong Ngu, Vietnam Upon arrival, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Day 3 Hanoi, Vietnam Visit the Chinese congregational house in This evening, witness the Phare Cambodian Enjoy a full day tour of the city including Kien An Cung and the home of Mr. Huynh Circus, a spectacle of acrobatics, theatre and the One Pillar pagoda and the Temple of Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ music. Three night stay at the Shinta Mani Literature. Enjoy lunch at KOTO, a unique novel, L’Amant, and take a walk through Hotel‡, including breakfast (B, L) restaurant set up to train and educate the central market in town. Later, sail to the HEmeraldPLUS: Phare Cambodian Circus disadvantaged street children. Later, visit unspoilt My An Hung village (B, L, D) performance H Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ’36 EmeraldPLUS: Visit to My An Hung village Day 16 Siem Reap, Cambodia streets’. Take a walking tour through Hang Be Day 11 Hong Ngu – An Long – Long Khanh, Vietnam Today, visit Angkor Thom, the last capital of Market, around Hoan Kiem Lake, and a stop Spend this morning at your leisure. This the Khmer Empire. After the tour, visit the at Ngoc Son temple. This evening, enjoy a afternoon, embark on a visit to the Long Khanh sacred temple of Ta Prohm (B, L) traditional water puppet performance (B, L) Island. There, you will visit a local family and HEmeraldPLUS: Lunch at KOTO Restaurant learn about scarf weaving. Then, visit the Hoa Day 17 Siem Reap, Cambodia Rise early and journey to Angkor Wat. Enjoy Day 4 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Hao Buddhist pagoda and a grapefruit garden. This evening, be delighted by a lion dance sun rise views and the opportunity to capture After breakfast, transfer to Ha Long Bay. Upon pictures of Angkor Wat. This evening, enjoy a arrival, board your luxurious traditional style Junk performance on board (B, L, D) HEmeraldPLUS: Lion dance performance farewell evening dinner together with a cultural Boat. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying performance (B, D) the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. on board Dinner is served on board (B, L, D) Day 12 Hong Ngu, Vietnam – Border Crossing – Day 18 Siem Reap, Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your Day 5 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam > Enjoy a boat tour with a private crew and cruise to Visit a unique family-owned Lanh My A silk overnight flight to London or Manchester (B) the bay’s most untouched areas. Lunch is served producing factory. Continue the visit and Day 19 Arrive in London or Manchester on board by your private chef. This evening, return embark on one of the sampans to Evergreen Meals are included as stated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner to your traditional junk boat (B, L, D) island for a walk through a local village. Later, Itinerary may operate in reverse on selected departure dates cruise to the border between Vietnam and Day 6 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Cambodia (B, L, D) Whilst having breakfast, cruise through the HEmeraldPLUS: Visit a family-owned Lanh magnificent rock formations and back towards My A silk producing Factory port. Later, transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping en-route Day 13 Phnom Penh, Cambodia for a light lunch at a local restaurant. Upon This morning, learn more about the Khmer ‡ Rouge. Drive to the Killing Fields at Choeung arrival, transfer to the Grand Hotel Saigon Ek and walk through the fields and visit the for your two night stay, including breakfast small museum. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide (B, L, D) Museum (also known as S-21). Later, visit Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam the majestic Royal Palace. This evening, Enjoy a guided tour of the Củ Chi tunnels experience a tuk-tuk ride through Phnom Penh and learn how the residents constructed an ending on a rooftop terrace, offering great views intricate, underground network of tunnels of the city (B, L, D) during the French and American Wars. This HEmeraldPLUS: Phnom Penh tuk-tuk drive afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh by night City including a stroll through Ho Chi Minh Day 14 Phnom Penh – Prek’kdam, Cambodia City’s colonial quarter. (B) Enjoy an ox cart ride to Wat Kampong Tralach Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to visit the Oudong Temples. Receive a After breakfast, transfer to the port and traditional Buddhist Blessing from the temple embark the brand new Emerald Harmony for resident monks. Spend the rest of the day at your seven night Mekong River Cruise during your leisure (B, L, D)

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E ARLY BOOKING SAVINGS OF UP speaking crew and knowledgeable TO £1,500± guides THWO NIG T stay at the Silk Path Hotel - FREE Wi-Fi on board~ in Hanoi, Vietnam, including breakfast‡ REE- F tea and coffee available THWO NIG T traditional Junk Boat throughout your cruise Ha Long Bay Cruise Three night stay at the Shinta TWO NIGHT stay at the Grand Mani Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, ‡ ‡ including breakfast Vietnam, including breakfast Angkor Wat, Cambodia Seven night Mekong River cruise A LL port charges, airport taxes and transfers on board the brand new Emerald Y COUR IN REDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES Harmony during her maiden season, Flights from London or Manchester including: Stateroom/suite Grade FULL fare ROL CRUISE (regional and premium class flights (pp) fare (pp) - FREE wine, beer and soft drinks may be available on request>) and included with lunch and dinner++ overseas transfers Emerald Stateroom D £5,295 £4,499 - ALL meals on board included EXUSCL IVE CRUISE MILES Balcony Suite B £5,695 £4,939 - AL L gratuities included Earn up to 10,978 when Balcony Suite AP £5,995 £5,239 ≃ × - Shore excursions INCLUDED booking this fantastic Grand Balcony Suite S £6,245 £5,489 - Extra special included excursions× voyage, worth £109 off Fares and availability are based on 30th November 2019 departure date with EmeraldPLUS your next booking with - First-class service from English- ROL Cruise†† JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

Booking conditions of Scenic Tours (UK) Limited t/a Emerald Waterways (ATOL 9294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see the back page for full terms and conditions.

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11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 1ST M AY, 17 TH JUNE, 18TH SEPTEMBER & 3RD OCTOBER 2019

Day 1 Fly from London to Zurich, Switzerland>. Upon arrival, transfer to a Day 6 Kehl, Germany – Strasbourg, France hotel‡ for your overnight stay and to begin your four night land tour HFreechoice: Visit Strasbourg, discover La Petite France and stroll through the Old Town with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Day 2 Zurich – Lucerne – Bern, Switzerland Alsatian winstubs. Alternatively, journey to Mittelbergheim in the Alsace Repeatedly named the city with the best quality of life, Switzerland’s and sample some of the best wines the region has to offer. Or explore the largest city, Zurich, is full of treasures and you’ll have the chance to Black Forest region during a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum discover them first-hand. Travel to Lucerne, overlooked by the magnificent (B, L, D) Swiss Alp peaks of Mounts Pilatus and Rigi, before arriving in Bern for Day 7 Rastatt – Baden Baden, Germany your overnight hotel‡ stay (B) Arrive in charming Baden Baden, a spa town famous for its Roman baths H Day 3 Bern – Montreux, Switzerland Freechoice: Join your local guide on a tour of this picturesque town and tour the ruins of the Roman baths that have made this city famous Ascend the Swiss Alps to the charming alpine village of Gstaad. Continue or take an active hike to Hohenbaden Castle. Alternatively, visit the ‡ to Montreux for a luxurious two night hotel stay, located on the shores of Mercedes-Benz factory picturesque Lake Geneva (B) HEnrich: Enjoy a private evening concert at a fine Baroque palace. Day 4 Montreux, Switzerland It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other and a chance to create HEnrich: Delight in a panoramic train journey to Château-d’Œx. Upon memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime (B, L, D) arrival, witness traditional cheese-making at the Restaurant Le Chalet. Day 8 Mannheim, Germany HFreechoice: Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg, where The cheesemaker will transform milk into a hard cheese right in front of you’ll visit Heidelberg’s Renaissance castle. The castle ruins are among your eyes. At the end of the demonstration you’ll have an opportunity to the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Or join a taste the freshly made cheese (B, L, D) guide for an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by leisure time Day 5 Montreux – Basel, Switzerland (B, L, D) Journey to neighbouring Vevey, home to Charlie Chaplin once he’d fled Day 9 Koblenz, Germany the United States. Learn about one of the 20th century’s most celebrated HFreechoice: Take a guided tour of Koblenz, straddling two of Europe’s artists during a visit to the Chaplin’s World Museum. From there, it’s most beautiful rivers. Alternatively, discover Cochem – a true medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River. Cochem will make you feel on to Basel where a warm welcome awaits you from the crew of your as if you’re stepping straight into a fairytale and you’ll be able to explore Scenic Space-Ship. Your luxury cruise is about to begin and you’ll have this charming city on a guided tour including a visit to Reichsburg Castle. the chance to raise your glass to the occasion at the evening’s welcome Alternatively, visit a local winery and sample some of the fine wines of this reception (B, D) region or take a guided cycling tour

5H relates to the cruise element only. Please note, this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Booking conditions of Scenic Tours UK Limited (ATOL 9294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

50 Blue Horizons | December 2018 PLE Limit D A EL SE DO Eltz Castle, Koblenz, Germany e A d Y – VERY Av ail NOT abil it H y SCENIC'S 5 ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY

At Scenic, when they say all-inclusive that’s what they really mean. Everything you could ever wish for is included in the price of your Scenic river cruise. From flights and beverages to tips and a butler, travel in all-inclusive luxury from the moment you step on board. They won’t even ask for a credit card at check in, there’s simply no need. Scenic set the benchmark for the standard of suites on board, being some of the most Rhine River, Basel, Switzerland spacious on any European vessel. Technology and innovation meet to provide your Scenic Sun Lounge, giving you a private balcony at the touch of a button. From a Standard Suite to the Royal Panorama Suites, find the ultimate in all-inclusive 5H luxury to suit you.

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SAVE up to £1,300± FOUR NIGHT land tour of Switzerland×, including luxury hotel stays‡ Seven nights all-inclusive cruising on board your award-winning 5H luxury Space-Ship including: - FREE unlimited premium beverages all day++ - INCLUDED choice of award-winning shore excursions× Netherlands ~ Volendam - FREE Wi-Fi & Edam - experiences offering unforgettable Amsterdam Germany Scenic Enrich Drachenburg castle once-in-a-lifetime events Cologne -Cruise Directors to guide and assist Koblenz Rhine Belgium -Butler service for all guests Cochem Mannheim Rastaat Heidelberg -Fine dining in a choice of venues -Room service for all suites Strasbourg 7 Baden Baden - All tipping and gratuities Mittelbergheim Kehl ≃ Black Forest -Multiple dining options from casual to fine dining France Basel -Fully restocked mini bar including snacks 1 Zurich Vevey Switzerland Return flights from a selection of UK airports 2 1 Lucerne (other regional flights may be available on request>) Montreux Bern Gstaad and overseas transfers HSundowner: Raise a toast to the end of a wonderful day in a scenic JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE location (B, L, D) YOUR PREFERRED SUITE Day 10 Cologne, Germany HFreechoice: Enjoy a scenic ride on the oldest cog railway in Germany and EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES discover splendid Drachenburg Castle, or stroll through Cologne and get up Earn up to 7,478 when booking this fantastic river cruise†† close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral (B, L, D) Day 11 Amsterdam, Netherlands HFreechoice: Explore Amsterdam on a guided walking tour pausing along YOUR EXCLUSIVE the way to sample the Dutch delicacy, herring. Or cruise the iconic canals ROL CRUISE FARES FROM that have made Amsterdam world famous. Alternatively, discover charming Volendam, with its unusual raised homes and quaint wooden church, before FULL FARE (PP) FROM £4,395 heading to the equally charming village of Edam (B, L, D) Sites u NOW FROM ONLY £3,739pp Day 12 Amsterdam, Netherlands After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to London> (B) Solo fares are available on request Itinerary is based on 3rd October 2019 and may operate in reverse on select dates Fares and availability are based on 3rd October 2019 departure Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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THE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Antarctica & Falkland Islands Expedition

ONLY 5 CABINS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

ACTIVITIES PRE & POST- EXPEDITION CRUISE HOTEL LANDINGS IN ON BOARD STAYS INCLUDED‡ ANTARCTICA & ASHORE INCLUDED× INCLUDED

GET CLOSE. REAL CLOSE. YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM The Southern Ocean is drama on a grand scale in which the Each expedition voyage is accompanied by a hand-picked team struggle for survival is constant. The unending, white wilderness of of specialists and modern-day explorers. Highly experienced, this continent is full of fantastic sights and sounds. There are more passionate and knowledgeable, the expedition team will be your penguins, and penguin species, here than anywhere else on Earth. guides and guardians on your voyage of exploration, instructing Elephant and Fur seals, Minke whales, large flocks of sea birds – not you on safety, sustainability and science. MS Midnatsol features a forgetting the wandering Albatross – give life to this surreal and variety of custom built expedition equipment, including kayaks and beautiful landscape. expedition boats for safe landings in remote areas.

YOUR ANTARCTICA HIGHLIGHTS HALF MOON ISLAND, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS NEKO HARBOUR Half Moon presents many photographic opportunities with its wildlife The bay is surrounded by mountains and glaciers where its wildlife posed against Antarctic backgrounds. Weather conditions permitting, provides the perfect photo opportunity. Neko is one of the very few you may enjoy a hike passing the Teniente Camara Station and on to places on the Antarctic Peninsula where one can come ashore on the a viewpoint that is a popular place to look for whales in the bay facing Antarctic mainland. On land, there is a colony of Gentoo penguins. towards Bransfield Strait. CUVERVILLE ISLAND YANKEE HARBOUR, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS The main attraction for many visitors is Yankee’s terraced Gentoo Home to one of the largest known colonies of chinstrap penguins, the penguin colony with an estimated 4,000 breeding pairs. Predatory skuas shallow water between the islands often causes icebergs to become also nest here and travellers are often witness to the struggle between a stuck here, offering a fantastic spectacle when it occurs. penguin protecting its young and a skua trying to feed theirs. Please note that these landing sites are not guaranteed and are weather permitting.

No single supplement is applicable to the cruise element only. Baggage restrictions will apply, please ask for more details. Please note this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. A mandatory medical questionnaire is required to be completed by all travellers and signed by your doctor within three months of departure, more information will be provided at a later date. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Hurtigruten and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday Booking Conditions apply. Please se back page for full terms and conditions.

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YOUR ANTARCTIC VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE REASONS hURTIGRUTEN ARE PERFECT FOR SOLO Experience Antarctica, Come ashore in Antarctica TRAVELLERS Patagonia, the Falklands and and go kayaking in the most South America remote place on Earth 1. You'll never be on your own – unless you want to be You're in good company See the amazing Wide-ranging Science 2. programme on board MS 3. With Hurtigruten, every day is a learning day wildlife of the southern Midnatsol, a discovery- hemisphere, sometimes style ship with unmatched 4. Small, intimate ship up close panoramic views 5. Safety is the highest priority

20 NIGHTs DEPARTing 25TH OCTOBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019 NOVEMBER 2019 Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to a ‡ Fri 25 Fly from London to Montevideo, Fri 1 - Falkland Islands hotel for your two night stay Uruguay (regional and premium Sun 3 Enjoy hikes in the hills or along the Tue 12 Buenos Aires, Argentina class flights may be available on coast and kayak in the clear waters Prepare for pleasure in the Paris of > request ) Mon 4 - Crossing the Drake Passage South America, as you explore at Sat 26 Montevideo, Uruguay Tue 5 Once you have crossed the Antarctic your leisure. In the oldest barrio – Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel‡ for Convergence, you will notice that San Telmo, try the tango and the your overnight stay the air becomes crisper and colder. (equally spicy) chorizo sausage. Visit an estancia (ranch) to see cowboy Sun 27 Montevideo, Uruguay From deck, you might start seeing icebergs in the water, maybe whales horsemanship at its best, then pay Transfer to the port and embark homage to Evita at Casa Rosada MS Midnatsol for your 15 night as well Wed 13 Buenos Aires, Argentina voyage Wed 6 - Antarctica Transfer to the airport for your Fri 8 One of the most remote areas of the Mon 28 - Relaxing at sea overnight flight to London (regional world, the endless white horizons Tue 29 The expedition team will start the and premium class flights may be are full of close encounters with lecture programme covering history available on request>) and the great explorers, marine wildlife, glaciers and spectacular biology, wildlife, oceanography and scenery. Join the expedition Thu 14 Arrive in London climate change. Spend some time team and explore Antarctica with Explorer cruises have a wide range of landing options. landings that take you up close to Every voyage is unique, therefore the above mentioned on deck and enjoy the sun and the route is indicative only warm temperatures and look out for thousands of penguins with no wildlife as you make your way south natural fear of man. Among the Wed 30 Puerto Madryn, Argentina locations you may visit are Half The first highlight on this expedition Moon Island, Yankee Harbour and is a visit to the Valdes Peninsula. This Cuverville Island, home to a large is a nature reserve that has been colony of Gentoo penguins. Neko declared a UNESCO World Heritage Harbour is beautifully located in the Site. Situated on Argentina’s barren innermost part of Andvord Bay, and eastern Patagonian coast, this oddly Paradise Harbour got its descriptive shaped peninsula is home to some name from the whalers who came of the country’s most dramatic here long ago wildlife habitats, with elephant Sat 9 - Crossing the Drake Passage seals, Magellan penguins, the Sun10 southern right whale and a great Mon 11 Ushuaia, Argentina variety of birds Disembark and transfer to the Thu 31 Relaxing at sea airport for your flight to Buenos

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