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CRUISE ADVISER Way back in (p34), which has more cruises from THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR THOSE SELLING CRUISES FEBRUARY 2017 December the UK than anyone else this year 2014, when we (p8), as well as our comprehensive published the ex-UK listings (p38), provided by first ever issue of Choosing Cruising, which detail FJORD FIESTA cruise adviser, it every cruise leaving the UK for the Norway with Cruise & Maritime Voyages was a photograph rest of 2017. Win!

A PLUS CMV 2017 EX-UK DEPARTURES CRUISE OPINION: SVEN LINDBLAD for two on THE RHINE WITH RIVIERA Columbus IN FOCUS: P&O CRUISES of the Norwegian But that’s not all: we join Riviera fjords that we Travel on the Rhine (p25) chat to OBAN AND OUT decided to put on our cover. American Queen about the arrival It rarely makes headlines, but Much has changed since then, but of the Duchess (p21), and explore 107 cruises will leave from Norway hasn’t – it remains one of the White Continent, Antarctica in Oban, Scotland, between now the great cruise destinations, easily Ports of Call (p20). Elsewhere, Sven and the end of 2017 accessible by ship and breathtakingly Lindblad shares his thoughts on the beautiful. It’s definitely a special place growth of expedition cruise (p13). In P34 for us. So when Cruise & Maritime our News section (p9) we report on Voyages invited us again, we jumped Seabourn Encore and MSC Cruises’ at the chance (that’s the majestic new private island. We take an in- Geirangerfjord you can see on the depth look at the sad demise of the cover of this issue), and have used the All Leisure Group and also share our feature to kick off our new-look How own thoughts on this on p62. To Sell section, which explores the As always, please share your considerable appeal of no-fly cruises thoughts with us by emailing from the UK (p28). Here, you’ll also [email protected]. A LOT OF HAPPY FEET find an in depth look at P&O Cruises We hope you enjoy reading. South Georgia, a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean and regular cruise call, is home to some 300,000 king penguins

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The Majestic Line (Credit: Ian Giles) Contents Midship How to Sell: no-fly cruises

28 Norway 34 InFocus 44 Ex-UK listings Anthony Pearce takes an Jeannine Williamson profiles Details of every single ex-UK cruise from London P&O Cruises, the biggest cruise departing from the Tilbury to the stunning homegrown ex-UK line, UK for the remainder of Norwegian fjords with which is celebrating its 2017, with data provided by Cruise & Maritime Voyages 180th birthday in 2017 Choosing Cruising

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3 Ed’s letter Why we decided to head back to Norway once again

8 Infographic All the vital statistics relating to ex-UK cruise

9 News Reports on the christening of the Seabourn Encore and the development of MSC Cruises’ own private Island

13 Opinion Sven Lindblad, owner of Lindblad Expeditions, explains why the outside can be much more important than the inside

18 Ports of call A look at the White Continent, Antarctica, a unique and increasingly 60 Recipe popular cruise destination How to make Celebrity Cruises’ and Great British 21 Interview Chefs’ sumptuous and spicy American Queen explain roast lamb shuwa why their new ship is being pitched at the luxury market 61 On the road Andrew Schweitzer explains 23 Riviera 52 Jargon buster why working for Viking Sam Ballard takes a trip on Our new monthly look at Cruises is much more than Riviera Travel’s Jane Austen some of cruise’s more horned helmets and accents to see what the fuss is about esoteric terminology. This month: port and starboard 62 Final word AFT cruise adviser comment: 53 Directory Our thoughts on last month’s Got a query? Let us assist you sad demise of All Leisure 50 New crew Group and their cruise brands Keep up with the latest 58 Games room Swan Hellenic and Voyages industry comings and goings The cruise adviser of Discovery, and what the with our new hires section crossword, sudoku and quiz industry can learn from this to keep you occupied on 51 Fam trips / incentives your lunch break. What are your thoughts on the Read about Crystal Cruises Win a three-night cruise new-look cruise adviser? We’d first ever incentive on its for two with Cruise & love to hear them. Share them by river and yacht programme Maritime Voyages emailing [email protected]

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SEABOURN Seabourn Encore launches new era of ultra-luxury cruise The line’s fourth and largest ship was christened in a glitzy ceremony in Singapore last month before spending summer 2017 in the Mediterranean

Seabourn Encore was christened in the Asian city state to celebrate Greece on May 6, followed by a in Singapore in January. The line’s its christening by singer Sarah seven-day Riviera Allure voyage fourth and largest ship boasts Brightman – you can read his full departing Civitavecchia (Rome) innovations such as The Grill by report in next month’s issue. on May 13. It will go on to offer Thomas Keller – an evening-only “The launch of Seabourn Encore a series of seven, ten and 14-day steaks and seafood restaurant; marks the start of a new era of cruises throughout the region, Sushi, where specialist chefs prepare ultra-luxury cruising,” said Richard including a Mediterranean sashimi, nigiri and sushi; and the Meadows, president of Seabourn. Moments itinerary that departs Retreat – a new concept atop the “This ship is stunningly beautiful Barcelona on June 3 and makes ship with 16 cabanas. This new and I know guests are going to be stops along the coast of France, 600-passenger ship has swapped the absolutely captivated as they step Monaco, Italy and Greece. In Nordic-style elements of the line’s aboard and see it firsthand.” August, the ship will finish summer Odyssey-class vessels for a more Seabourn Encore will spend with a ten or 20-day Unesco Gems curvaceous and sinuous realisation summer 2017 in the Mediterranean, of the Western Mediterranean of a luxurious Italian yacht. offering itineraries such as a seven- cruise, arriving in Barcelona on cruise adviser contributer day Greek and Italian Jewels cruise September 13 for the start of its Gary Buchanan joined the vessel departing from Piraeus (Athens), autumn season.

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MSC breaks ground VIKING CRUISES Signature song recorded on private island for 20th anniversary Viking Cruises has commissioned a signature piece of music to celebrate 20 years in the business. The composition will be written by world-renowned composer Debbie Wiseman, who previously has written music for film and TV, including the recent BBC Drama Wolf Hall. It will debut at Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall on April 18.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN Agency awards ceremony announced for March 23 Ceremony takes place on the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Royal Caribbean International has in the Bahamas, which is set to open in November 2018 announced its first Club Royal and Agency Partnership Awards. The MSC Cruises has broken ground on term employment opportunities to event will be held on March 23 in Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its the local population. London at 30 St Mary Axe, better new private island in the Caribbean. “Bearing testament to our ability known as The Gherkin. The reserve, which is south of to innovate, a purpose-built berth Ben Bouldin, managing director Bimini in the Bahamas, will open in and pier will allow our cruise ships for UK and Ireland, said: “We hope November 2018. to dock directly at Ocean Cay MSC you can join us for what will be an Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ Marine Reserve. Thus, the island will amazing evening.” executive chairman, and Perry become an extension of the ship.” Gladstone Christie, prime minister Antonio Paradiso, managing of the Bahamas, were both at the director UK and Ireland said: “The ceremony. The area was previously addition of Ocean Cay MSC Marine an industrial sand extraction site. Reserve is appealing for guests who Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve are looking for something new and CARNIVAL CORP is part of a €9 billion investment unique, which this private island programme by MSC, which paradise will definitely offer.” New ships ordered includes building 11 vessels that Gianluca Suprani, head of global for Princess and HAL will be launched between 2017 port development and shore side Carnival has announced plans to and 2026. activities at MSC Cruises, added: build new ships for Holland America Vago said: “Working in partnership “Just 65 miles east of Miami, the Line and Princess Cruises for delivery with the Government of The island has 11,400 feet of beautiful in 2021 and 2022. The two vessels Bahamas, our aim is to turn an coastline and crystal blue waters mean the company now has 19 ships industrial wasteland into a thriving teaming with unique marine life. The scheduled to be delivered between environment for man and nature island has some of the finest aragonite 2017 and 2022, which “offer more alike, bringing the island and its sands in the world and, once the opportunities for our guests to create surrounding waters back to their work is completed, its waters will be lifelong vacation memories,” said original state. In so doing, we will home again to beautiful corals. It will CEO Arnold Donald. substantially grow our group’s become an exclusive destination for already strong investment in the MSC Cruises guests to experience the Bahamian economy, offering long- best the Caribbean has to offer.”

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OPINION Sven Lindblad The owner of Lindblad Expeditions explains why he focuses on what’s going on outside rather than inside

The Quest is the first ship we will have National have built entirely from scratch – the Geographic rest of the ships we have we acquired photographers and modified. We are able to think: on our ships, the ice at once – that’s 100. So we what do we want? How can we get on two of them permanently, and lots of also do a lot with zodiacs, we have and off the ship as quickly as possible explorers and scientists. kayaks, there’s often a kayak activity with zodiacs? Where do we store Lindblad is small cruising; our going on; no one is ever waiting kayaks and zodiacs? It’s just so much largest ship takes about 140 people, around to go ashore. easier to build in everything you so that’s still pretty small. It makes The travellers we get on board are need. We’ve got sister ships coming a huge difference. We spent a lot really diverse these days. However, in 2018 and 2019; the first two are of time talking to our staff and we the baby boomers are still the largest coastal and the third will be open spent a whole day on one subject: audience, people in their 60s. We water, similar to the Explorer. at what point does the quality of get more and more younger people, The partnership with National the experience diminish because of particularly in the summer in Alaska Geographic is about 12 years old. capacity? Because we’re building new and the Galápagos; it’s dominated by I’ve had a relationship with the ships, we wanted to really hone in families. We don’t need to worry too company forever, in a variety of ways, on how big they should be. There’s much about entertainment for kids and I went to the CEO and said, ‘Look, a certain economic drive to make because our orientation is looking you guys are about disseminating them larger, but there’s a practical out. The ship is a mechanism or a the world and everything in it, and limitation, too. If you get beyond vehicle for getting there; I see it like we’re about taking you there, right? a certain size the experience totally a Land Rover – the focus is what’s This should be a natural partnership’. changes. And we came away totally out there, not what’s inside. The And they said, ‘Alright’, and it’s been convinced we shouldn’t go beyond cruise industry in general is more a great partnership ever since. It 150 – and ideally fewer – passengers. focused on what’s inside. I’m not makes extraordinary sense. It also In Antarctica, there’s a restriction saying that as a criticism, but it’s expands our knowledge base, we on how many passengers can be on a different perspective.

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In Alaska, you get hundreds of the travellers who want this type and unpacking’, but also want of thousands of people going to of thing, it’s not easy. You have to something more adventurous. visit each year, but they go to very understand geography, you have to We’re always looking for new predictable places – and they go just have a team that really know what places, but also new answers to have a look. They’re not going they’re doing. That doesn’t just within places. For example – is ashore and into the wilderness. We happen overnight. the South Pacific a new place? Not can spend a whole week in southern We have experts in marine biology, really, because we’ve been there on Alaska and not see another ship – it’s history, biology, in whatever it is numerous occasions, but is some of certainly possible. Even if you do, that’s of interest in wherever we’re what we’ll try to do there on Quest then it’s far away, and they’re not going. We recognise that people come new, and based on new knowledge? going to be going where we’re going. in all shapes, colours, interests – we Absolutely! You’re not going to They can’t go and put their bow under want to provide the framework for discover a new place, but it’s a a waterfall, but we can because our individual opportunities for those business of nuance. ships are small enough. people. So they’re not all a big herd – There are a small number of We see ourselves as an adventure that’s also not easy. people who will go back to Antarctica company. It’s amazing how many Some of our customers wouldn’t periodically. A lot of people use the cruise lines are beginning to refer to be caught dead on another cruise term ‘I’ve done that’. It’s nice when having an expedition programme, but ship, but some are ‘refugees’ from people don’t think like that and I think a lot of them will find it more other lines and want to try something return to a destination, and a small challenging than they realise. To do different. Some like the idea of, ‘Oh number do, and with somewhere like it well in relation to the expectations my god, I can travel without packing Antarctica, the geography grabs you.

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PORTS OF CALL Antarctica Cruise is the best way to see the White Continent and several lines now include it in their intineraries

Antarctica is the adventurer’s choice February, operated in accordance to the for adventure. The pristine wilderness rules of the International Association of of the White Continent, the planet’s Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). The coldest, driest and windiest region, diversity among the body’s 48 members makes it one of the most beguiling but is as pronounced as it is anywhere else in inhospitable destinations on earth. A cruise – from former polar research ships mere 5,000 people reside at research to ultra luxury yachts. stations scattered across the 5,400,000 But the seasons are short, and costs square mile area, but there are no towns, are high (even the cheaper options no cities and no permanent inhabitants start at around £5,000pp for 12-night in the traditional sense. It was just cruises), meaning these trips are usually 100 years ago that the explorers Scott, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Shackleton and Amundsen raced to the Home to razorback and humpback South Pole, and tourism only began here whales, Weddell and leopard seals and, in the 1950s and 1960s. of course, penguins, the region is one of While cruise may be the best way the world’s richest for wildlife, meaning to see many destinations, it is virtually many itineraries have a animal-spotting the only way to see Antarctica in any slant. Cruises most often sail from depth. Modern expedition cruise to Argentina (sometimes taking in South the region was pioneered by Lars-Eric Georgia, home to a colony of no fewer Lindblad in 1969 when he launched than 300,000 king penguins), before the MS Lindblad Explorer, something heading to the breathtaking Antarctic his son, Sven, would continue under Peninsula, the northernmost part of the Lindblad (see Opinion, p16), but today mainland. There’s also the small matter there are a number of options that sail of navigating Drake Passage, which the short season between November and connects the southwestern part of the

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Atlantic Ocean with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean – one of the roughest stretches of water anywhere. Geographically, guests may only see a smidgen of the continent, but this is a destination to immerse yourself in, with experts – lecturing in everything from geology to climate change, wildlife to photography – on most itineraries. “Our team of naturalists, historians and polar specialists bring the destination to life through their knowledge and passion,” says Emma Savage, marketing manager at Aurora Expeditions. “Antarctica is a place of beauty and inspiration, but it is only by learning about the significance of the continent’s environment, history and scientific research, can you truly understand what makes it so magical.” There are also some very special shore excursions. Cruise operators typically only allow 100 people on a tent on the ice and, as the company greatly from the next. Savage adds land at any one time in order to comply promises, “feel like a true polar hero”. that it is crucial that customers do their with IAATO agreements, which is an The line also offers kayaking in the icy homework – and agents, of course, also advantage of small ship cruises, where waters, as does Seabourn, the ultra- play a key role in this. “Researching everyone is allowed off. (One Ocean’s luxury line, which has just rolled out thoroughly is so important for this Akademik Ioffe hosts 96 guests; Aurora its Ventures programme. It pairs 21 type of expedition,” she says. “Imagine Expedition’s Polar Pioneer hosts 54, both and 24-day sailings to the region plus forking out thousands of dollars to offering expedition experiences). Patagonia, in Argentina and Chile, as find that your holiday is to revolve Although Hurtigruten’s Fram is well some extravagant (42 and 66-day) around schedules because only 100 bigger, at 400 guests, it boasts some of sailings to include the Amazon. Crystal passengers are allowed on shore at any the best shore excursions going. On a offers a sailing that starts in Valparaíso, one time. Don’t just rely on the glossy 16-night sailing (where guests, like on Chile, taking in the country’s fjords, to brochures; read blogs, online reviews many Antarctic voyages, are invited to Antarctica, and ending in Buenos Aires. and talk to each company to decide what explore beautiful Buenos Aires first), More than anywhere else, a cruise experience sounds like the right type of there is the chance to spend a night in to Antarctica with one line differs experience for you.”

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INTERVIEW “It’s a step up in terms of quality” Samuel Ballard sat down with the American Queen Steamboat Company to talk about its new luxury vessel, American Duchess, which will sail from Chicago

Late last year, the American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announced that it would be adding a third vessel to its fleet. The new ship, American Duchess, would ply some of the same waters as the company’s flagship, the American Queen – but would be entirely different. About a third of the size, the Duchess will serve as AQSC’s luxury product. It will also be able to get down the Illinois river – which means the company can now start cruises out of Chicago – a big win for British interests. We sat down with Ted Sykes, the company’s president; Roger Allard, one of the investors; Eric Welter, senior vice president, marketing & reservations; and Rupert Thomson, the managing director of Lightblue Travel to discuss the new ship. than Minneapolis to St Louis which we Roger Allard: There are a number of do now. That’s great for UK passengers differences in the way American lines cruise adviser: Tell us a little bit who can fly directly to Chicago from the work. One thing that I’ve noticed is that more about the Duchess. Why did UK and then transfer an hour to the ship. ovens work on arrival time, rather than you decide to expand your fleet? Rupert Thomson: The owner’s suite is start time. If you want a steak well done Ted Sykes: We’re launching it because 550 square feet, which is twice as large and I want mine rare they will come we need the capacity. It’s tough in the US as the competition. We have four loft out at the same time rather than the to build a passenger vessel – for starters suites, which are on the second and chef finishing one first. It’s a completely they have to be made in America, but third deck – not at the bottom. They can different way of thinking about it. we don’t have the shipyards – the guys each sleep four people. We will have who are developing the Duchess usually three owner’s suites and two deluxe Will there be a difference in the shore build Navy ships. The Duchess used to suites. The outside veranda suite – which offerings with the Duchess? be a gaming vessel – a casino on the is the bulk of remaining cabins – are Ted: The type of hotels we will use are Mississippi. However, those ships are 240 square feet. That’s the size of most going to change. We’ll only be using largely redundant now. We had the company’s owner’s suites. boutique hotels for the Duchess. It will choice of either raising our prices or be The Peabody in Memphis, The Drake building more inventory – and so we Why do you think your customer in Chicago and The Roosevelt in New chose to add to our capacity. satisfaction scores are so high? Orleans. It’s another example of the step Eric Welter: It’s much smaller than Ted: We train, train, train. We’re also up in terms of quality. the Queen: 166 guests versus 430. very selective in the crew we hire. We However, it’s generous with the space. only have one competitor, American How about dining? It’s all suite, which is a big deal. This Cruise Lines, who hire their crew for Eric: There will be a main dining room is a more luxurious offering than just 13 weeks so they don’t have to pay and a grill. The grill is reservation only the Queen. Single seat dining and benefits– we pay benefits. We want our with a premium menu. The ship holds single show theatre as well all private crew to stay on with us. It costs us more 166 passengers and the main dining balconies. The hull of the ship is 10 feet but it makes them happy. If you look at room holds 160 – the grill only holds wider than the Queen but, overall, it is areas like the Mississippi, our staff get 80. We offer something similar on the 100 feet shorter, which means that we paid more than they would with other Empress. We will also be able to open it can go down the Illinois River. We can local businesses. If our crew are happy, up – so passengers will have the option go as far as Chicago to St Louis, rather our customers are happy. of eating outside.

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Who will the Duchess be aimed at? Ted: Both past guests and also newbies. The ship is going to be able to get further into cities like Nashville, but we’ll also be doing shorter itineraries and round trips from New Orleans, in a bid to attract younger, working couples who simply can’t afford to take 10 days out of their schedules.

How important are travel agents? Rupert: Agents are our biggest channel. It’s a complicated and an expensive sell. With some of the big, mainstream lines you can sit in your pyjamas and book your cruise at 10pm. Those are commodities, like an airline ticket. This is a fairly specialised product. Agents need to know about cabin categories, pre and post-cruise stays, etc. We offer some generous commissions, too, which is being bolstered by the new British Airways direct flight to New Orleans.

What’s the biggest challenge your company faces in 2017? Ted: For UK customers, it’s the price of the dollar. However, for affluent, older customers will this stop them? Probably not. We’re wildly successful, in fact we’re sold out, which is why we’re building the Duchess. Even with the extra vessel there is less capacity to sell for 2017 than there was this time last year. That’s how vast the sales are.

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RIVIERA TRAVEL Rewriting the river cruise rule book on board Jane Austen Samuel Ballard reappraises Riviera Travel – and discovers why they offer such good value – on a short sailing along the Rhine from Cologne to Heidelberg

In 2014 Michael Wright and his wife proved a thorn in the side of so many that customers are more willing to go sold what was reported as being a of its competitors. out and take in the local nightlife. They “significant stake” of Riviera Travel, Riviera offers exceptionally good don’t feel as committed to the bar on the company they founded, to private value. They have a fare that includes board. And with the ship docking in the equity firm Phoenix Equity for £130 return travel to the UK (flights or heart of a destination, there’s little to million. The deal made headlines. For Eurostar), as well as transfers, all meals, stop them going out and drinking in the a long time Riviera Travel has been tea and coffee and shore excursions. atmosphere on shore instead. doing very well – from its fleet of river However, one of the most distinguishing The 140-guest Jane Austen is ships to escorted tours and a new solo features of the company is that they extremely well designed. Especially programme – however, this investment don’t include alcohol or gratuities. They when you consider that prices for a confirmed it. In short: Riviera Travel is make no excuses for it: people want to week-long cruise start at just £1,099 very good at what it does. tip different amounts, they say, and as per person. A chandelier hangs above We were invited to sample the for booze, well their customers don’t the glistening reception area on the delights of its river cruise product get great value out of it. “Free on board Diamond deck, which leads to either on board the Jane Austen, on a drinks” is a misnomer too, Riviera the Panorama Lounge or a second bar short sailing between Cologne and stresses. If drinks were in fact free then towards the aft. The Ruby deck below Heidelberg, a Rhine cruise that would the initial ticket wouldn’t be higher. includes the restaurant, which has a give a real chance to see what the One of the other benefits of not great buffet and counters for freshly company has to offer. And why it has including alcohol in the ticket price is ordered food. Dinners are table service.

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On the Emerald (lowest) deck the company has included a small spa with a steam room and sauna as well as a hairdresser. A nice touch for any one wanting to get dolled up for an evening. Cabins start at a decent 161 square feet and go up to 242 square feet for the deluxe suite on the Diamond deck. Rooms are well appointed, with dark carpets and cream walls. It has a classy feel, which adds up to the company’s five-star billing. During our cruise we stop off in Koblenz, Mainz and Heidelberg and also enjoy a morning sailing through the incredible Rhine Gorge. Each day gives us the opportunity to take one of Riviera’s included tours – with an expert guide. We’re led through the winding streets of Koblenz, see the mountainous William I statue at Deutsches Eck and are told the story about Baron Johann The delights of the Rhine von Kobem, a thief who was beheaded and, right, Jane Austen in 1536. An image of his face now decorates a clock, and he has his revenge on the townspeople by sticking his tongue out every half hour. In Mainz we take a tour of the Gutenberg Museum and see copies of the original Gutenberg Bible – probably the most valuable book in the world. In Heidelberg we are given a tour of the town, where a university has stood since 1386. The heritage is rich here with the likes of Albert Einstein and Martin Luther gracing the pages of its history. We are advised to grab a drink in Zum Seppl, one of the town’s old student pubs – with tables covered in the marks and etchings of former academics doing their best to avoid their lectures. To be honest, I have to admit to being surprised by Riviera. I had judged them on their price point and not necessarily gone any further than that. Lazily I hadn’t really paid heed to the fact that because they do not include alcohol (even with dinner) or gratuities they can afford to pass that saving on. Rivals will charge at least £500 more per person for a week-long cruise and unless you really are a big drinker or the most generous person in the world – how likely is it that you’re going to spend £1,000 as a couple on booze and tips? While the rest of the industry moves to become more inclusive, Riviera Travel has set its own course – and appears to be reaping the rewards.

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Return direct fl ights from a 1. choice of regional airports or Riviera Travel are launching brand new all-suite ships, operating alongside our luxurious and elegant selection of standard class reserved seat fi ve-star vessels including the MS Lord Byron, MS William Shakespeare, MS Jane Austen and MS Charles Dickens, on Eurostar from London all boasting superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible. St. Pancras including transfers

What makes Riviera Travel river cruises diff erent? Regional UK rail connections • We are the only British premium river cruise company 2. on selected dates and cruises • Five-star quality at unbeatable prices from over fi fty stations including • Relaxed itineraries with more daytime cruising than other cruise lines Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, • Highest repeat booking ratio in the sector Nottingham, Bristol and Cardiff • More customers would recommend us to a friend than any of our competitors • Seven brand new fi ve-star ships launched in the last four seasons • Dedicated lower deck cabins on all departures with no sole occupancy supplement Beautifully appointed 3. fi ve-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views

Exceptional cuisine with 4. full board throughout including captain’s gala dinner

Alternative intimate dining 5. venue on selected ships - no surcharge

Complimentary tea and 6. coff ee making facilities and bottled water in all cabins

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To book, call: 01283 744370 or visit: www.rivieratravel.co.uk/agents Riviera Travel booking conditions apply. Prices correct as of 20-1-17. Source- Independent research by PwC. ABTA No. V4744

Return direct fl ights from a 1. choice of regional airports or Riviera Travel are launching brand new all-suite ships, operating alongside our luxurious and elegant selection of standard class reserved seat fi ve-star vessels including the MS Lord Byron, MS William Shakespeare, MS Jane Austen and MS Charles Dickens, on Eurostar from London all boasting superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible. St. Pancras including transfers

What makes Riviera Travel river cruises diff erent? Regional UK rail connections • We are the only British premium river cruise company 2. on selected dates and cruises • Five-star quality at unbeatable prices from over fi fty stations including • Relaxed itineraries with more daytime cruising than other cruise lines Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, • Highest repeat booking ratio in the sector Nottingham, Bristol and Cardiff • More customers would recommend us to a friend than any of our competitors • Seven brand new fi ve-star ships launched in the last four seasons • Dedicated lower deck cabins on all departures with no sole occupancy supplement Beautifully appointed 3. fi ve-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views

Exceptional cuisine with 4. full board throughout including captain’s gala dinner

Alternative intimate dining 5. venue on selected ships - no surcharge

Complimentary tea and 6. coff ee making facilities and bottled water in all cabins

Extensive and fully inclusive 7. touring programme with bluetooth headsets

Escorted by an experienced 8. Cruise Director and Tour Manager

9. Free Wi-Fi on-board

Daily informative 10. destination presentations

To book, call: 01283 744370 or visit: www.rivieratravel.co.uk/agents Riviera Travel booking conditions apply. Prices correct as of 20-1-17. Source- Independent research by PwC. ABTA No. V4744 February 2017 | Section Name

NORWAY Fjord fiesta Anthony Pearce takes an ex-UK cruise from Tilbury to the spectacular islands and inlets of the west coast of Norway with Cruise & Maritime Voyages

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To those who turn their nose up at a cruise, Norway is the answer. The complex, narrow network of 1,200 fjords that weave into the country’s west coast, cannot truly be enjoyed in any other way. Roads may exist where 20 years ago they did not, but exploring this region by car, although technically possible, would take considerably longer and reveal a fraction of the amount. Just a few days ago, I left London, boarded the 1,250-guest Magellan, sailed down the Thames and crossed the heavy North Sea. Now, outside my window is the most majestic of sights: an empty, silent fjord, its banks, just metres from the ship, reaching into the sky and disappearing into mist. There’s something special about sailing from the UK. It harks back to a golden age of travel, meaning your chasing the traditional cruise market: latest in 1955, have ravaged the area. holiday feels less like a quick getaway the over 60s. Why not? There are now 15 The rebuilding has traditionally followed and more like an extended adventure, million people aged 60 and above in the age-old patterns and back-breaking although one with spa treatments and UK – and, with early access to pension methods, allowing it to retain its charm. afternoon tea. It’s something Cruise pots, they have more money than ever. Although this is the most famous part & Maritime Voyages launched to do But I would defy anyone, of any age, not of the city, there’s plenty to see and do: and has stuck by, even as it expands to to enjoy a cruise to the fjords. this is a place that defines Nordic cool launch Columbus; at 1,400 guests, it is Our first stop is in Bergen, a historic – there are tons of great record, design the line’s largest ship yet. port city and the gateway to the fjords. and clothes shops – which is fortunate, Sailing from 11 regional UK ports, A quick tour gives us a chance to learn because before there’s time to linger at including London Tilbury, where we more about the 62 colourful wooden the waterfront, the heavens open, and departed from, Newcastle and Bristol, buildings of Bryggen, the city’s old we’re forced to take shelter in a nearby the line attracts a British audience who, wharf, a Unesco World Heritage site, coffee shop, where a bearded barista for a range of reasons, want to avoid perhaps best known as the inspiration serves us an (exceedingly expensive) flat airports. The company targets and for Disney’s Frozen. The site dates back white. It’s an introduction to two things: attracts an older crowd, unashamedly to the 14th century, although fires, the just how temperamental Norwegian

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weather is (if it’s sun you’re after, you’re in the wrong place) and the fact that everything is incredibly pricey (and it was even before the pound took a nose dive). It’s another benefit of taking a cruise to the region: with all meals on board included, and drinks at a very reasonable price (especially if you take advantage of the £17 per person, per day drinks package), you’re sheltered from this – unless you want to eat and drink ashore. In Bergen, we decline, after a little deliberation, to pay £20 for a whale sandwich – as intriguing as it sounds. From the top of the city’s funicular on Mount Fløyen – the price of which is included in our Bergen card, which allows access to several museums – is a glimpse of the dramatic landscapes to come. While many of Cruise & Maritime Voyages call at the fjords first and Bergen on the way home, this itinerary is the opposite: it may not be as dramatic an introduction, but the gradual shift in scenery as we sail deeper into the fjords is just as breathtaking. The next day, we arrive in Molde and take a coach to the Vardestua Cafe, which overlooks the Romsdalsfjord, and offers some of the best views in the region, a staggering 222 peaks Fjord focus (clockwise from top): Geiranger; outside its window (although, today, a Fossli hotel, Eidfjord; particularly heavy fog all but obscures Håholmen; Vøringsfoss; them). From there, we head to the and Geiranger again, from Dalsnibba Atlantic Road, a highway that connects the archipelago to the north of Molde, leaving the ship behind, which sails onto Åndalsnes. The area, part of the Fræna municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, is the definition of remote: we take a longship-style boat across to Håholmen, a 10-acre island that faces out to the vast Norwegian sea. It feels like the edge of the world. In a wood- panelled, grass-roofed hut, we enjoy a warming fish broth, that’s as pure and invigorating as the clean coastal air. That afternoon, we head to Åndalsnes to join the Rauma Line train, taking it up to Dombås, past waterfalls, towering mountains and alpine forests, easily justifying its reputation as one of Europe’s best rail journeys. On the coach journey back, there’s even time to stop at Kylling Bridge and Vermafossen waterfall. It’s beautiful enough to be a major tourist attraction, but we have it to ourselves. Overwhelmed by beauty

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and a little exhausted, we return to the ship, to continue the now daily ritual of eating all seven courses at dinner. The food, is excellent and plentiful – a mix of wholesome British classics and more exotic cuisines, with Greek night a particular highlight. The next morning we open our cabin windows to reveal Gerainger, the most recognisable and, perhaps, most beautiful fjord in the world. We’re up early and it’s worth it – for the first time the fog lifts and we’re treated to the most spectacular views. It’s the first time we’ve shared a fjord with another ship, but, after a five-minute drive, we’re virtually alone again, watching the warm morning sun crack through the clouds onto the famous concave banks. It’s not just the geography of Gerainger and the wider region that astounds: hearing about how these small communities survive, battling harsh and uncompromising terrain, is equally as fascinating. The sense of togetherness is palpable: with fewer than 150 people living here, everyone must chip in. Our tour guide tells us that one day the steep, heavy banks that line the fjord will crash into the water, creating a tidal wave, likely wiping out the village and all those live there. The thought of moving away, however, is beyond the question. As our host jokes that in Norway they can’t guarantee good weather, but they can guarantee weather (all conditions within a single day), the sun fades and hail begins, as if commanded. The next day we visit and are told the story of Fossli Hotel, built in 1891, at the end of the Hardangerfjord, which overlooks one of the highest waterfalls in Europe: the stunning Vøringsfoss, the water tumbling over its crest but disappearing into rising mist. The hotel where Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian composer and pianist, wrote his Opus 66, having trekked miles up the mountain in poor health, long before a road was built. At the nearby Hardangervidda Nature Centre, we’re treated to lessons in glaciology and wildlife and a plate of homemade Norwegian waffles. It’s a reminder that, weather aside, a cruise to Norway has it all: history, culture, cuisine, breathtaking scenery – and the most relaxing journey home.

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INFOCUS P&O Cruises Jeannine Williamson profiles the line as it celebrates its 180th anniversary, making it the world’s oldest cruise company in operation and the UK’s biggest

Its roots go back to 1837 when the market. The majority of passengers getting the right people on the right Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation are typically a mature, over-60s crowd, ship. Our goal is to produce multi- Company started a passenger and many of whom are fiercely loyal to channel communications with positive mail service from the UK to Spain P&O and have sailed with the line for messages and wide appeal that will and Portugal. In 1904 P&O launched years – sometimes even decades. This increase cruise consideration. It’s all ‘pleasure cruises’ and at one time was demographic changes markedly on about psychographics rather than best known for Canberra, the line’s mini-cruises, which attract hen and demographics – identifying what only ship based in the UK which sailed stag parties and groups of families clients really want from a holiday in the fleet from 1961 to 1997. Today and friends celebrating birthdays, and providing that for them. the line’s fleet of eight ships sail from anniversaries and other occasions. “We know there is still huge its Southampton homeport calling at Paul Ludlow, P&O Cruises’ senior potential as more people realise the 225 destinations in 90 countries, with vice president, said: “We are proud value for money, choice and range itineraries ranging from short taster to be Britain’s favourite cruise line of dining and entertainment options cruises to round the world voyages. with one in two ex-UK cruise holidays available on our ships. Itineraries Taking pride in its heritage, P&O taken with P&O. While constantly range from two days to three months offers traditional-style cruising, with striving to keep current guests happy, and there is a cruise to suit every food, entertainment and activities it’s also important to attract younger budget. This is an exciting time for firmly geared towards to the British guests. Travel agents are critical to us because of the market potential.”

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The fleet ranges in size from the intimate 710-passenger adult only Adonia to the flagship Britannia, launched in 2015 and currently the largest in the fleet carrying 3,647 passengers and featuring the line’s first single balcony cabins. The other ships in the fleet are the adult only Oriana, launched in 1995 and the oldest ship in the fleet, and Arcadia, carrying 1,880 and 2,904 passengers respectively. In addition to Britannia, P&O’s family- friendly ships are the 2,016-passenger Oceana, 3,100-passenger Azura and 3,078-passenger Ventura. Big news from P&O in 2016 was the announcement of a ninth ship due to enter service in 2020. At 180,000 tons, it will have a capacity for 5,200 guests, making it the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market. Focal point will be an all-weather entertainment hub called The Dome, which has a pool with a retractable stage. The new ship, which is currently unnamed, will go on sale in autumn 2018. Ludlow added: “Choice, flexibility and the ability to create individual holiday experiences on board will be at the heart of the new ship which, thanks to an innovative use of space, will offer an extensive range of dining, entertainment and relaxing areas. It will play a pivotal role in redefining the brand and broadening our appeal.”

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Britannia Britannia Ventura Spain, France, Guernsey, May 28, 2017 Bruges, March 26, 2017 Caribbean, January 4, 2018 From £899pp From 249pp From £2,399pp This school holiday cruise starts and This two-night mini-cruise sails from What better way to beat the January ends in Southampton, like many P&O Southampton, taking in only one port: blues than spend nearly all of it on Cruises, and calls at La Coruña, Bilbao, the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges. holiday? This epic, 28-night cruise starts La Rochelle and St Peter Port. It’s on These breaks are popular, attracting new and ends in Southampton, calling at Britannia, to date the largest ship the to cruise guests, and offer a different feel Madeira on the way to the Caribbean cruise line has built. to classic itineraries. and the Azores on the way back.

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The Majestic Line

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Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean The Atlantic Outliers of St Kilda Oban 30/05 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Etive St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides Oban 03/06 10 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 03/06 6 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 03/06 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Hidden Gardens of the Highlands and Islands Oban 06/06 7 Princess Noble Caledonia Serenissima Midsummer in the Hebrides Oban 07/06 8 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Oban 10/06 6 Aurora Expeditions Polar Pioneer Wild Scotland Oban 13/06 10 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean St Kilda, Islands on the Edge Oban 13/06 7 Princess Noble Caledonia Serenissima Norwegian Wonders in Midsummer Oban 15/06 12 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 17/06 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive From Skye to the Shiants Oban 17/06 10 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 17/06 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Historic Castles and Glorious Gardens Oban 20/06 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Massan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 24/06 3 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll Oban 24/06 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Footloose through the Irish Sea Oban 27/06 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Massan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 27/06 3 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll Oban 01/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides Oban 01/07 10 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 01/07 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Hebridean Symphony Oban 04/07 6 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Massan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 08/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll Oban 08/07 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Voyage to the Northern Isles Oban 10/07 9 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 15/07 3 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 15/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides Oban 15/07 10 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 18/07 3 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Oban 22/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 22/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Oban 29/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive From Skye to the Shiants Oban 29/07 10 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 29/07 6 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 05/08 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 05/08 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 12/08 3 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll Oban 12/08 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides Oban 12/08 10 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 15/08 3 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 19/08 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Hebridean Tapestry Oban 25/08 4 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Massan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 26/08 6 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides Oban 26/08 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Outer Isles Explorer Oban 29/08 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Oban 02/09 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll Oban 02/09 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Sutherland’s Scenic Coast Oban 05/09 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 09/09 6 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Oban 09/09 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides Oban 09/09 10 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Oban 10/09 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides Oban 10/09 10 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Call of the Emerald Isle Oban 12/09 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 16/09 3 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Outlook on the Outer Isles Oban 19/09 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 19/09 3 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Oban 23/09 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive From Skye to the Shiants Oban 23/09 10

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The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Around Mull: Inlets and Islands Oban 23/09 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Year of History, Heritage and Archaelogy Oban 26/09 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 30/09 3 The Majestic Line Glen Massan Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Oban 30/09 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Flavours of Scotland Oban 03/10 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Inlets of Mull and Loch Linnhe Oban 03/10 3 The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Oban 07/10 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Skye and the Small Isles Oban 07/10 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Exploring the Small Isles and Inner Sound Oban 10/10 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Massan The Castles & Clans of Mull and Glencoe Oban 14/10 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Skye and the Small Isles Oban 14/10 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Autumn Surprise Oban 17/10 7 Princess The Majestic Line Glen Etive Isles of the Clyde and the Southern Hebrides Oban 21/10 6 The Majestic Line Glen Etive Skye and the Small Isles Oban 22/10 6 Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Footloose to the Clyde Oban 24/10 7 Princess Hebridean Island Cruises Hebridean Houses and Castles of the Clyde Oban 31/10 7 Princess Ponant Le Soleal Celtic Shores Portsmouth (E) 24/04 7 Noble Caledonia Ocean Nova Bird Quest Portsmouth (E) 01/05 10 Noble Caledonia Hebridean Sky Spring in the Isles Portsmouth (E) 07/05 10 Ponant Le Soleal North Sea & Baltic Portsmouth (E) 08/05 8 Noble Caledonia Serenissima Britain and Ireland in Bloom Portsmouth (E) 11/05 11

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Cunard Line

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NEW CREW Regent appoints new Scenic and Emerald Waterways regional sales executive expand on-the-road sales team Ultra-luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the appointment of Laura Ryan as their new regional sales executive south. Ryan has seven years’ experience in a number of retail roles at Thomas Cook. “We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the team, her travel knowledge and account management experience means that she will be a valuable asset to the Regent sales team,” said Paul Beale, Regent’s head of UK sales.

New head of cruise for Hays Travel

Royal Caribbean’s strategic account manager Vicky Billing is joining Hays River cruise brands Scenic and southern central territory. The pair Travel Group as its head of cruise. Emerald Waterways have added will join sales managers Dawn Quinn Billing started her career at Thomas two new sales managers to their (central), William Young (north) Cook, where she worked in various on-the-road team. and Lucy Hone (south) in supporting roles over 14 years, before joining MSC Simon McDermott, who has national sales manager, Angela Sloan. Cruises as a sales executive for the held roles at both Avalon and “This year will be pivotal in cementing north of England and then Royal AmaWaterways, will work across our position as the trade’s preferred river Caribbean International, where she the northern central region, while cruise company. Our unique, inclusive worked for five years. She takes up the Wendi Hardi, formerly of P&O product offering has put us in an role at the agency group on March 6. Cruises and Cunard Line, will enviable position even amid uncertain Hays Travel managing director John manage relationships across the economic conditions,” said Sloan. Hays said: “I’m delighted to welcome Vicky to the team.”

Expedition specialist Aurora names Robert Shearings appoints Halfpenny as new chief executive officer Calvert as new CEO Aurora Expeditions has announced into a new phase of growth and the appointment of Robert Halfpenny development,” he said. Shearings Leisure Group, the escorted as the company’s new chief executive “It is a great privilege to be tour and cruise operator, has appointed officer. Halfpenny brings over 25 given the chance to lead Australia’s Richard Calvert, previously UK years of travel industry experience pioneering polar expedition cruise managing director of mainstream tour to the position, having previously company and I can’t wait to continue operations at Thomas Cook, as its new held senior roles with Globus, Virgin the company’s legacy to explore and chief executive. Australia, The Travel Corporation and, discover some of the most unspoilt Calvert is currently president and most recently, Rocky Mountaineer. and remote corners of our planet.” CEO of US-based Celebration Travel “I look forward to entering the Halfpenny will start in his new Group, but has held senior roles at First fast-growing expedition cruise sector position on February 1, 2017. It Choice and Tui in the past. and am very much looking forward follows the resignation of Lisa Bolton to leading Aurora Expeditions’ team in September last year.

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FAM TRIPS Crystal Cruises offers first ever Croisi planning paddlewheel yacht and river early saver offer trip along the Loire French river cruise line CroisiEurope is planning a fam trip on the Loire so that agents can experience Europe’s first paddlewheel ship first hand. Dates are yet to be confirmed. The company is also rumoured to also be looking at taking a group on board a barge through the Loire, as well as additional fam trips to the Mekong and Spain. All dates are yet to be confirmed, but all of these experiences will be the ideal way to get to know the brand better.

CMV reveals hosting dates and Columbus launch

Cruise & Maritime Voyages has released details of the dates it will be hosting agents in 2017. The company Crystal Cruises has launched the Debussy, Ravel and Mozart will welcome more than 700 partners company’s first early saver offer on its The fares start at £3,203pp on on board Astoria, Marco Polo, yacht and river cruise programmes. Crystal Yacht Expedition cruises and Magellan and its new ship Columbus The offer, which is available on £2,007pp on Crystal River Cruises. at ports around the country between all 2018 departures, is applicable “The value of this saving April and October. Even more to bookings made before March 31, proposition is tremendous, when excitingly, the company has revealed 2017. you consider the breadth of luxury the launch date for Columbus will Crystal Esprit will sail an entire amenities and experiences included be June 8 – further ramping up its season in the West Indies in 2018 in the already value-packed Crystal presence in the fast-moving ex-UK while the company’s river fleet will Experience,” Edie Rodriguez, Crystal cruise market. include five vessels: the Bach, Mahler, CEO and president, said.

Regent celebrates 25 years Voyages to Antiquity releases ship visit schedule to take with new promotion advantage of the company’s extensive ex-UK offering Regent Seven Seas Cruises is Voyages to Antiquity has launched its and I am delighted that we have been offering 25 per cent off a selection 2017 ship visit programme, aimed at able to triple our choice of dates of itineraries to celebrate its 25th taking advantage of the company’s and ports for 2017 due to Aegean anniversary. The campaign is most extensive ex-UK offering. Odyssey being positioned in the available on cruises in the Med, Agents will be able to see the UK for the summer months,” said Adriatic, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska Aegean Odyssey for themselves on Michelle Daniels, head of groups and and the Middle East. “We are June 26 in Falmouth, June 29 in partnerships at Voyages to Antiquity. delighted to be celebrating 25 years London Tilbury, July 18 in Dublin, “We have already seen strong interest leading the way in the ultra-luxury, July 26 in Greenock and August 8 from agents since our registration all-inclusive market,” said managing in London Tilbury. went live last Monday.” director Graham Sadler. “Our 2016 ship visit programme Agents can register for the selection proved to be very popular last year of dates via vtaexpert.com.

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JARGON BUSTER How to know your starboard from your port side Each month, we unpick some of the more confusing language used in cruise

The more eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that as part of the rebrand of cruise adviser, we’ve divided our sections into Forward, Midship and Aft, just like a cruise ship, to separate news, features and regulars. While you, as travel agents, will be acquainted with nautical terminology, many of your customers won’t be, particularly those who are new to cruise. It’s important then to find ways to help them remember: while forward (front) and aft (back), are self explanatory, port (the left-hand side of a vessel, facing forward) and starboard (the right- hand side, facing forward) are more confusing, and harder to remember. An easy and age-old trick is that port, like left, has four letters. The history of the words is slightly convoluted, but they customers off (particularly those them get around the ship (and to provide an unambiguous reference to who think a cabin doesn’t sound as know which way to look when the those navigating. luxurious as a room) and that we cruise director promises magnificent Lynn Narraway, the former Clia should use holiday language rather views port side). Of course, to many, chair and MD of Holland America than cruise language, but customers part of the allure of cruise is the Line and Seabourn, has argued that will, for the foreseeable future, need tradition, taking them back to nautical terms are putting potential to get on board with the lingo to help a bygone golden era of travel.

THREE CRUISES ON MEGA-SHIPS

Seven nights in the Caribbean Seven days in the Western Med Eight days in the Southern Med

Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Epic Carnival Cruise Line – Carnival Vista Fort Lauderdale, December 2, 2017 Barcelona, April 23, 2017 Miami, December 2, 2017 From £787pp From £579pp From $734pp At 226,963 gross tonnes, and carrying Norwegian Cruise Line’s biggest ship, Carnival is the largest cruise line in the a maximum 6,360 guests, Harmony of the Norwegian Epic (5,183 passengers), world and its latest ship, the first in the the Seas eclipses the other Oasis-class offers cruises in the Mediterranean, Vista class is, at 4,980 passengers one of vessels, making it the largest passenger Caribbean and across the Atlantic, and the largest. This winter sailing calls at the ship in the world. boasts a staggering 20 dining options. likes of Curaçao and Aruba.

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DIRECTORY Got a cruise query? Let us assist you. The cruise adviser directory provides you with the vital contact details for all major cruise lines operating in the UK – meaning trade sales support is never more than a phone call away

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A [email protected] Tom Dumbrell, sales manager — Afloat in France A-Rosa 020 3117 1408 Lucia Rowe, head of sales UK and Ireland [email protected] 078 4202 6013 [email protected] C

Amadeus River Cruises Carnival Cruise Line Brooke Daniels, UK sales manager Luke Smith, senior partnership manager 080 0035 6411 020 7378 4660 [email protected] [email protected]

AmaWaterways Celebrity Cruises Jamie Loizou, sales, marketing and digital director Isabelle Charlton / Victoria Shipp 033 3305 3902 01932 834 379 (option 2) [email protected] [email protected]

American Cruise Lines Celestyal Cruises Susan Shultz, director of sales Marios Shekeris, sales manager +1 203 453 6800 +357 2258 8270 [email protected] [email protected]

American Queen Steamboat Company Coral Expeditions Katrina Weston, general manager Jan Jepsen, UK and Europe representative 01223 568 9094 07702 714 150 [email protected] [email protected]

APT Touring Cosmos Tours & Cruises Kate Ashman, sales and commercial specialist James Mortimer, agency sales executive 01494 736 147 020 8315 4585 [email protected] [email protected]

Atlas/Kompas CroisiEurope Predrag Krivokapic, president Gabrielle Alam, head of +1 954 258 8531 / +385 9 1975 1735 sales and marketing UK [email protected] 020 8328 1281 [email protected] Aurora Expeditions Talia Schwartzman, sales executive Cruise & Maritime Voyages +61 2 9252 1033 Lisa Jacobs, head of trade sales [email protected] 0844 414 6140 [email protected] Avalon Waterways James Mortimer, agency sales executive Crystal Cruises 020 8315 4585 Mick Dupont, head of UK sales [email protected] 020 7399 7602 [email protected] Azamara Club Cruises Lori Scanella, business support executive Cruising Excursions 01932 834 379 Martin Lomax, sales director [email protected] 0800 091 8274

[email protected] B Cunard Line Belmond Natasha Richardson, director of sales operations Alexis Viols, director of sales – Road to Mandalay 023 8065 7259 and Belmond Orcaella [email protected] +66 2 267 4881 2 Ext 19

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D Hebridean Island Cruises Lisa White, reservations manager Disney Cruise Line 01756 704 704 Juliet Holden, account executive [email protected] 080 0171 2317 Heritage Line Andreas Schroetter, director of sales and marketing E +84 120 395 2242 [email protected] Emerald Waterways Lewis Quigley, trade marketing executive Holland America Line 0161 233 1988 James Scott, business development representative [email protected] 0844 338 8600 [email protected] eWaterways Cruises Lucy Harris, business development representative Emma Wild, head of sales 0844 338 8600 0808 168 1458 [email protected] [email protected]

Hurtigruten Anthony Daniels, head of sales F 020 8846 2666 Far Horizon [email protected] Brooke Daniels, UK sales manager 0800 035 3189 [email protected] I

Intrepid Travel Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Andrew Turner, senior business development Becky Smith, trade support manager manager 01473 746 164 080 8274 5719 [email protected] [email protected]

Fred Olsen River Cruises Brooke Daniels, UK sales manager K 0800 021 3172 [email protected] Katerina Line Dea Baretincic, sales manager French America Line +385 51 603 409 Kevin Griffin, director [email protected] 020 7723 2450 [email protected] L

G Lindblad Expeditions Jacinta McEvoy vice president global sales G Adventures +1 212 261 9000 Jerrine Barnett, new business development [email protected] manager 07432 429 836 / 020 7243 9870 ext. 9948 [email protected] M

The Majestic Line H Marie McGhee, sales manager 01369 707951 Hapag-Lloyd Cruises [email protected] Mike Flanagan, sales representative UK and Ireland MSC Cruises 07921 223 176 Victoria Taylor, sales operations manager [email protected] 020 7092 8182 [email protected]

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N 0870 068 9142 [email protected] Noble Caledonia Agency sales Princess Cruises 020 7752 0000 Victoria Snelgar, sales operations manager [email protected] 023 8065 6613 [email protected] Norwegian Cruise Line Jeremy McKenna, head of sales UK and Ireland Pullmantur 07408 805 216 Simon Chambers, operations manager [email protected] 0800 021 3180 Karen Kundi, partnership relations manager [email protected] 023 8124 5242 [email protected] Q

O Quark Expeditions Pushparaj Shetty, senior distribution manager Oceania Cruises +1 416 645 8248 Priti Mehta, head of sales UK and Ireland [email protected] 023 8024 8604 [email protected] R

One Ocean Expeditions Regent Seven Seas Cruises Debra Taylor, new business development Caroline Moody, business development executive 07956 852 197 023 8068 2283 [email protected] [email protected] Anna Salter, business development executive 023 8068 2283 P [email protected]

P&O Cruises Royal Caribbean International Natasha Richardson, Trade support team director of sales operations 01932 834 379 023 8065 7259 [email protected] [email protected]

Riviera Travel Pandaw Darren Mussell, agency sales assistant manager Marco Rosa, vice president sales and marketing 01283 744 307 07973 876 967 [email protected] [email protected]

The River Cruise Line Paul Gaugin Rebecca Brett, agency sales manager Mick Dupont, head of UK sales 07824 337 290 020 7399 7602 [email protected] [email protected]

Pearl Seas Cruises S Susan Shultz, director of sales +1 203 458 5280 Saga Travel [email protected] Sukina Fagg, national account manager 080 0074 8021 Ponant [email protected] Stephen Winter, international sales director +33 6 4803 7931 Scenic [email protected] Lewis Quigley, trade marketing executive 0161 233 1988 Poseidon [email protected] Alexandra Prokopyeva, sales and marketing

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Seabourn U James Scott, business development representative Uniworld Boutique River Cruises 084 4338 8600 David Chidley, national sales manager [email protected] 07408 855 544 Lucy Harris, business development [email protected] representative 084 4338 8600 V [email protected] Variety Cruises SeaCloud Chris Lorenzo, managing director, Seafarer Cruises Anja Ringel, vice president, 020 8324 3114 international markting and sales [email protected] +49 40 3095 9217 [email protected] Victoria Cruises Tom Antonucci, sales manager SeaDream Yacht Club +1 212 818 1680 Mark Schmitt, sales director [email protected] 07904 068 407 [email protected] Viking Cruises Andrew Schweitzer, regional sales manager Shearings (south) Michael Bowers, national sales manager 07825 986 996 01942 823 449 [email protected] [email protected] Jenny Wade, regional sales manager (north) 07966 995 012 Silversea [email protected] Sales support 020 7340 0700 Volga Dream [email protected] Brooke Daniels, UK sales manager 0800 021 3186 Star Clippers [email protected] Danielle Dudley, UK sales manager 077 6585 2116 Voyages to Antiquity [email protected] Michelle Daniels, head of groups and partnerships 01865 302 2565 T [email protected]

Tauck Kathryn Coles, UK and Ireland sales manager W 080 0810 8020 [email protected] Wendy Wu Tours Adam White, trade support and marketing Thomson Cruises executive Andrew Isherwood 020 7939 9560 Commercial support team [email protected] 020 3451 2762 [email protected] Windstar Cruises Sales team (The Cruise Line) Titan Travel 0800 852 7248 Edwina Coppock, agency sales manager [email protected] 012 9345 0726; 078 3465 2135 [email protected]

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RECIPE 14 nights around New Zealand In the galley How to cook Celebrity Cruises’ and Great British Chefs’ sumptuous roast lamb shuwa

Celebrity Cruises – Solstice Auckland-Sydney, November 11, 2017 From £2,809pp This cruise circles New Zealand before calling at Melbourne and Sydney. The Solstice, built in 2011, boasts the French restaurant Murano on board (as does the rest of the class), where guests are treated to a tableside lobster presentation.

Eight days in France

Image: Great British Chefs

Ingredients meat. Cover the lamb and leave to 1 leg of lamb, bone in marinate overnight in the fridge 1/2 garlic bulb, peeled and Before cooking, preheat the oven Uniworld — SS Catherine roughly chopped to 140°C/gas mark one and remove Avignon-Lyon, June 4 and 25; July 9, 16 and 23 1/2 tsp sea salt the lamb from the fridge to bring it From £3,509pp 1/2 nutmeg, grated back up to room temperature. One of Uniworld’s Connoisseur 1/2 tbsp of ground cumin Wrap the leg of lamb in the Collection, this French river cruise is all 1/2 tbsp of ground coriander banana leaves, making sure it is fully about Gallic food and wine. Guests get the chance to visit a truffle farm plus 1/2 tbsp of sweet smoked enclosed. Place in a deep baking tray a cooking demonstration and tea party paprika with any seams from the wrapping at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon. 1/2 tbsp of freshly ground facing down to help the leaves stay in black pepper place during cooking 18 days in Asia 1/4 tbsp of turmeric Cover the tray with tin foil, then 1 pinch of hot smoked paprika bake in the oven for one to two hours Juice of half a lemon – check the meat after an hour, as the 50ml of olive oil exact cooking time will depend on 2 banana leaves, or more as the weight and thickness of the joint. needed to wrap the lamb The lamb should be tender and still slightly pink in the centre when done Method Allow the lamb to rest, still In a large pestle and mortar, crush covered, for about 30 minutes while the garlic cloves with the sea salt to cooking the rice. A fragrant basmati create a smooth paste. rice – seasoned with saffron, sautéed Seabourn — Seabourn Sojourn Add in all the dry spices, followed onion, cinnamon, allspice, ginger Kobe, Japan-Hong Kong, April 5, 2017 by the lemon juice and olive oil. and lemon juice – would be the ideal From £5,199 Carnival’s ultra-luxury line Seabourn is Blend into the garlic paste until accompaniment for this dish. renowned for its superb dining options, evenly combined. To serve, unwrap the rested lamb which includes a partnership with chef Rub the spice paste all over the and carve into generous slices. Serve Thomas Keller. This cruise in Japan, lamb, working it in thoroughly to immediately with the fragrant rice Korea and China offers guests a chance to experience the region’s cuisine. completely and evenly cover the on the side.

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ON THE ROAD Andrew Schweitzer, 35, Viking Cruises We speak to the people who make your job easier. This month: Viking Cruises’ regional sales manager

What does your job entail on What’s the worst? a day-to-day basis? Living out of a suitcase isn’t always ideal. The thing I love most about my job is I do miss home comforts at times. how varied it is. I’m often out on the road, visiting travel agents where Favorite place to visit? I could be training the staff on our I’ve got quite a few, but I particularly like range of products, giving sales updates visiting the south west. The countryside or conducting a presentation for their there is gorgeous. clients. Basically trying to do whatever for both river and ocean – so having I can to help drive as many Viking sales What do you listen to in the car? the opportunity to talk about a product through the agents’ doors. When I’m in Usually cheesy pop music – it keeps me that I’m so passionate about every day the office, I can usually be found with sane on the long drives. really is fantastic. my head down, working on commercials and catching up on emails and admin. One thing you couldn’t live without Biggest myth about Viking? on the road? We all wear horned helmets and speak How long have you worked in travel? Definitely my phone! with a Scandinavian accent! Nearly 17 years. What’s your favourite thing about If agents want to find out more, What’s the best thing about being working for Viking? what should they do? on the road? Every day I get to work alongside a Log on to madefortrade.co.uk and I love that every day is different. I get brilliant group of individuals. It really register. You’ll then have access to our to meet a number of people on a daily does feel like one big family at Viking, fully dedicated trade website which is basis, and I have the opportunity to so it makes coming to work extremely packed with news, offers, competitions, build and grow relationships with them enjoyable. I truly believe that we have online training and more. It’s a great which is really rewarding. the best cruise product out there – tool for our travel agent partners.

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FINAL WORD Adapt and survive Cruise line closures are never a good thing, but we have to learn from them

The news that All Leisure Group had bust, with a further 13,000 future Was there anything that All Leisure entered administration in January bookings cancelled. could have done to save itself? The was a bitter blow to the British It’s important to make clear the problems that beset Voyages of cruise industry. The company’s two difference between All Leisure Group Discovery and Swan Hellenic were cruise brands – Voyages of Discovery going bust and the downfall of Low not unique to them. Brexit, currencies and Swan Hellenic – were cited by Cost Holidays. The latter moved and geopolitical problems have administrators as being the principal its operation from the UK to Spain, affected all cruise lines, but why reason for the collapse of the forcing the Civil Aviation Authority to couldn’t All Leisure diversify? company. Hebridean Island Cruises, warn holidaymakers to avoid booking One company springs to mind its other cruise brand, completed a with the company because it was no when discussing the problems management buyout before its former longer covered by ATOL. When it listed above: Voyages to Antiquity. parent went into administration, went bust last summer, 27,000 people The firm almost solely operated in thus removing it from danger. The were abroad with the company, with regions where it is no longer safe to company’s other two brands, Just You 110,000 waiting to go away. They all do so – from Syria to Libya. It has and Travelsphere, have been sold to lost out. Allard and All Leisure made diversified into the “lesser visited” G Adventures. The money from the sure everything was by the book. sites of Europe, the British Isles and sale is sitting in the company’s coffers Allard said geopolitical events Cuba – all while maintaining one of – to help pay creditors. were one of the reasons Voyages of the best onboard lecture programmes There is always a lot of finger Discovery and Swan Hellenic went in the industry. Last year the company pointing in situations like this. Roger bust. Both served a mature market in picked up gold at the British Travel Allard, the company chairman, stood destinations that are no longer viable Awards for best specialist cruise line. up and apologised for the failure and – such as the Black Sea or North There are innumerable challenges has been commended for minimising Africa. Brexit and its effect on the to operating any company, especially the effect on staff and customers, pound, was the final nail in the coffin. one that has to ride the waves of with 200 jobs safeguarded. The All Leisure Group raised the price of international developments as well Civil Aviation Authority has helped Travelsphere and Just You holidays, as domestic. However, those that are repatriate the 400 people who were but Allard said the company couldn’t dynamic, with an articulate message, abroad at the time the company went do that with the cruise brands. will innovate and survive.

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Jeannine Williamson sails to the Gary Buchanan flies to Singapore to We outline everything there is to know Caribbean island that is on the verge of join the celebrations welcoming the about the family-orientated line – big changes after a raft of US lines were newest ultra-luxury vessel to the including all of the interesting changes given permission to begin calling there. Seabourn fleet. that are on the horizon.

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