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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE WITH THE UK & IRELAND’S NO.1 OCEAN CRUISE SPECIALIST REGULARS THE ROL CRUISE TEAM ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO 2021 & BEYOND... HELLO AND 04 - 05 CUNARD The Official No-Fly 2022/23 CONTENTS Festive Launch Promorion “Like many of our customers, I had a cruise booked for DECEMBER 2020 2020. It was going to be our first multi-generational cruise WELCOME 06 - 07 P&O and I can’t wait until I can begin planning again and to The Brand New No-Fly 2022 spend some quality time with my family. There might not TO THE DECEMBER Launch Promotion be too much relaxing but the mixture of exploring new 08 – 09 PRINCESS places in the day and being looked after in the evening EDITION OF sounds positively heavenly. For me it has become less about 10 – 13 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES where we go and more about the fact that we can go!” Sarah Wikevand, Managing Director BLUE HORIZONS 14 – 15 SAGA ® “I am looking forward to having the opportunity Jeremy Dickinson, 16 – 17 CELEBRITY CRUISES to visit the ocean and river cruise ships which are on sale Chairman of ROL Cruise The Brand New 2021 to ROL Cruise guests. Having the chance to visit these All-Inclusive Launch ships means we can share our personal experiences with s we head towards the end of 2020, many Promotion our customers and provide detailed information about the of us are looking forward to putting this year many features and unique benefits on offer from each of our 18 – 19 APT behind us. Here at ROL Cruise, we are looking cruise partners. This means that we can provide the expert The 2022 Best of the ahead to 2021 and beyond and to the exciting knowledge and 5★ service we strive to deliver.” A Balkans River Cruise Launch things coming on the cruising horizon. Which is why Gemma Pallister, Head of Commercial are are delighted to present your December edition Promotion “I am really looking forward to stepping on of Blue Horizons! 20 – 21 EMERALD WATERWAYS board a ship again! I can’t wait to see what P&O Cruises’ Iona has to offer... From the very first distillery at sea to the There is so much to look forward to across the 22 – 23 SCENIC Skydome and innovative Conservatory Suites - she sounds coming months and years, including brand new nothing short of amazing! Plus, I’ll get to experience the ships, stunning destinations and incredible launch 24 – 25 UNIWORLD Norwegian Fjords - a bucket list destination!” promotions - giving you the chance to be one of the The Exclusive 2022 Kirsten Barham, Direct Marketing Manager first to book. Turn to pages 06 - 07, where you have Splendour of Egypt & the the chance to join much-loved P&O Cruises. Discover Nile Launch Promotion “I’m looking forward to the chance to experience a brand the Western Mediterranean, explore Spain, Italy & ® new ship again. The feeling of stepping inside knowing 27 OCEANIA CRUISES Croatia, uncover Spanish & Italian Treasures or join that you’re one of the first on board, getting to use the new brand new Iona from only pp! ® staterooms, dine in the new restaurants - I think this feeling £569 28 – 29 CELEBRITY CRUISES The 2022 All-Inclusive of ‘firsts’ is incomparable and I’m sure many others will With many of us planning a quiet Christmas at home agree with me too!” Springtime Voyage of Japan this year, why not make 2022 the year that you treat Amber Bellinger, Marketing Executive yourself to a Christmas extravaganza on board an 30 – 31 HURTIGRUTEN iconic Cunard Queen? Turn to pages 04 - 05 to The Ultimate 2022 join Queen Mary 2 for a Caribbean Christmas and 34-35 Expedition to the Heart New Year or Queen Victoria for an unforgettable of Greenland Christmas in the Canaries? With exclusive launch ROL CRUISE RAISES £3,000 32 – 33 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE® FOR THE ROYAL BRITISH savings of up to £2,240, these festive sailings are already selling fast, so please don’t miss out! The Brand New & Exclusive LEGION’S POPPY APPEAL 2022 Ultimate Borneo & Throughout November, we ROL Cruise are delighted to offer a brand new Japan Launch Promotion committed to pledge a donation to tailormade package, featuring none other than the ® the Appeal’s fundraising total, a cause iconic Indian Pacific Train and an exquisite voyage 34 – 35 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES that we have supported for several years. on board Silver Shadow. Combining the majesty of 36 – 37 SILVERSEA All net Poppy Appeal income raised goes into the Australian outback with Silversea’s luxurious, all- the Royal British Legion Benevolent Fund, which inclusive service, this is a journey that will long live in 38 SEABOURN provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces the memory. But hurry, turn to pages 36-37, there are The 6★ All-Inclusive community - serving men and women, veterans, and only 10 tour spaces available! Mediterranean Cruise Sale their families and dependents who are in need. We are proud to be a member of ABTA EDITORIALS (Association of British Travel Agents), 26 JANE ARCHER which means that your holiday is fully Christmas & New Year Opening Times protected, you are fully supported, 27 32-33 39 CROSSWORD CHRISTMAS EVE: 8:30AM - 5:00PM and you have an exemplary team CHRISTMAS DAY: CLOSED of travel experts at your service. BOXING DAY: CLOSED DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM Simply book from this edition of Blue Horizons and email NEW YEAR’S EVE: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Happy Cruising! YOUR BLUE HORIZONS [email protected] with your booking reference number before 5:00pm NEW YEAR’S DAY: 10:00AM - 5:00PM BOOKING BONUS 31st December 2020 and you’ll receive a FREE Champagne Gift Box+

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2 Blue Horizons | December 2020 Blue Horizons | December 2020 3 CELEBRATE THE EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE THE BRAND NEW NO-FLY 2022/23 CHRISTMAS SEASON WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE WITH CUNARD ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION Cunard are renowned for their traditional offerings all year round, and Christmas is no different. Your Cunard BOOK WITH THE TOP PARTNER FOR CUNARD Queen is adorned with festive furnishings EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,240± – PLEASE including trees, wreaths, gingerbread DON’T MISS OUT, FARES WILL INCREASE 5:00PM 31ST cottages and twinkling lights. Further DECEMBER 2020 enhancing the experience, you will be Full board no-fly accommodation on board your iconic greeted by a choir as you embark and Cunard Queen including: your ship will feature periodic “snowing - Past passengers save 5%± events” whereby special festive - COMPLIMENTARY on board spending money of up to $940* activities are conducted under a light, OR EXCLUSIVE simulated snow fall. The big day itself is - Choose COMPLIMENTARY car parking# ROL CRUISE FARES an event not to be missed, with a traditional OR WILL INCREASE British Christmas Dinner, a Father Christmas parade, - COMPLIMENTARY coach transfers to begin your holiday in style ST 5:00PM 31 Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve as well as a Christmas Day - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges DECEMBER 2020 Service and fantastic seasonal entertainment! - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals - 24-hour room service CELEBRATE - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops

THE NEW YEAR Do you have a Cunard future cruise credit? IN STYLE Why not call us to see how you can use this towards one of Bid farewell to the year in exceptional the featured cruises? COMPLIMENTARY EXCLUSIVE JUST A DEPOSIT fashion with a New Year’s Eve cruise JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED COMPLIMENTARY COACH LAUNCH 5% REQUIRED TO on a Cunard Queen. Experience the STATEROOM/SUITE & THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022 ON BOARD OF UP TO SECURE YOUR anticipation of midnight drawing ever- TRANSFERS SAVINGS PAST EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® SPEND OF UP TO ± HOLIDAY, THEN nearer and take to the dancefloor at your Earn up to 73,758 Cruise Miles® when booking OR CAR £2,240 PASSENGER * ± NOTHING TO PAY ship’s magical New Year’s Eve ball, for a spectacular one of these fantastic cruises, worth £737 off $940 PARKING# – ONLY AVAILABLE DISCOUNT WITH ROL CRUISE UNTIL 2022 celebration at sea you’ll never forget. your next booking with ROL Cruise††

CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR VOYAGE CHRISTMAS IN THE CANARIES 27 NIGHTS DEPARTING 15TH DECEMBER 2022 15 NIGHTS DEPARTING 23RD DECEMBER 2022 DECEMBER 2022 and divers can explore the teeming reefs and underwater DECEMBER 2022 Sat 31 Funchal, Madeira (overnight) ★New Year’s Eve★ Thu 15 Embark Queen Mary 2 and depart Southampton fumaroles of this natural paradise Fri 23 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton JANUARY 2023 Thu 22 New York, USA Fri 30 Philipsburg, St. Maarten Sun 25 ★Spend Christmas Day relaxing at sea★ Sun 1 Funchal, Madeira ★New Year’s Day★ Sun 25 ★Spend Christmas Day relaxing at sea★ Perched on a narrow strip of land between the crystal clear Tue 27 Arrecife, Lanzarote Tue 3 Seville (from Cádiz), Spain Mon 26 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S. Caribbean Sea and the Great Salt Pond, the Caribbean gem The city of Arrecife is one of excitement. Nowhere on Cádiz hugs Andalusia’s sunlit Atlantic coast and is St. Thomas is an island of towering cliffs and mangrove Philipsburg is a fabulous setting. Stroll along the inland salt Lanzarote will you more vividly experience its volcanic nature characterised by palm trees, lookout towers and weathered swamps. It is also the home to heart-shaped Magens lake, or head for the gorgeous city beach than at the Timanfaya National Park. Alternatively, go camel buildings. From here you can take a tour× to Seville, which Bay, which is undoubtedly one of the most pristine and Sat 31 ★Spend New Year’s Eve relaxing at sea★ back riding or enjoy panoramic views from the Mirador del warmly envelops visitors into its maze of courtyards, beautiful of all the Caribbean beaches. In Charlotte Amalie, Experience the anticipation of midnight drawing ever-nearer Rio lookout point atmospheric old quarters and ornate churches and cathedrals named after a Danish princess, you’ll find Fort Christian and take to the dancefloor at your ship’s magical New Year’s Wed 28 Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura Wed 4 Lisbon, Portugal and Blackbeard Castle, claimed to have been the infamous Eve ball, for a spectacular celebration at sea you’ll never forget Puerto del Rosario is the capital of Fuerteventura, the second As the capital of Portugal, Lisbon triumphantly spreads pirate’s lookout JANUARY 2023 largest of the Canary Islands, at the eastern end of the its welcoming city atmosphere and its several impressive ★ ★ Tue 27 Bas seterre, St. Kitts and Nevis Sun 1 Spend New Year’s Day relaxing at sea archipelago. In May 2009 the island was declared a biosphere ancient sites over the seven steep hillsides that overlook Tue 3 New York, USA the Tagus Estuary and River The capital Basseterre may be French by name, but St. Kitts reserve by UNESCO. Stroll León y Castillo and Primero de Wed 11 Arrive in Southampton Sat 7 Arrive in Southampton is part of the Caribbean’s earliest British colony. The town’s Mayo, and take in the myriad open-air artworks such as the Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Georgian centrepiece, named the Circus, is modelled on giant snail sculpture of the harbour promenade. Nearby London’s own Piccadilly. This scenic island is simply stunning beaches include Playa Chica and Playa Blanca when viewed from the Fortress of Brimstone Hill, where YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Thu 29 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) you’ll see a panorama of volcanic slopes, verdant sugar cane This almost perfectly circular isle is known for its historic towns Inside IF £3,299 £3,249 Inside IF £2,799 £2,759 plantations and neighbouring islands Oceanview EF £4,399 £4,319 and an incredible diversity of scenery. This includes its sandy Oceanview FC† £2,999 £2,959 Wed 28 Bridgetown, Barbados Balcony DF† £4,549 £4,469 south, where golden beaches extend back into desert-like Balcony CB† £3,399 £3,349 Thu 29 Roseau, Dominica Club Balcony A2 £6,399 £6,289 dunes. 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Landmarks include the - All meals throughout your cruise from five course á la carte of the ancient world with unique modern Fri 7 Istanbul, Turkey Ovidiu’s Square, Roman Mosaics and the Genoese Lighthouse, dining to casual buffets and late night snacks architecture. The Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO Seen as the place where East meets West, Istanbul has a which only stands at a height of 16 metres World Heritage Site and will undoubtedly be on - On board leisure facilities including spacious gyms, Fri 14 Cruising Bosphorus cultural diversity that’s lasted for centuries, stemming from many must-see lists. Follow the marble path to heated swimming pools and Jacuzzis the multitude of rulers it’s had in history. Among Istanbul’s Cruising Dardanelles reach the ancient citadel atop this rocky-edged, - FREE tea and coffee on board (at selected venues) great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Sat 15 Athens (from Piraeus), Greece flat-topped mountain. 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Athens' landmarks include the Acropolis, the Sun 9 Sochi, Russian Federation hilltop citadel stood proudly above the city The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t be affected by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation Sochi received global recognition and attention as the host Sun 16 K atakolon (for Olympia), Greece of the 2014 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games, despite the Situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea, the Greek YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE PRICES PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31st December 2020 to receive a FREE Case + fact that – thanks to its quite un-Russian warm climate – it’s seaside town is the gateway to the UNESCO-listed World STATEROOM/SUITE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) of Six Fine Wines - EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons often called Russia’s ‘Summer Capital’. Now more popular Heritage site of Ancient Olympia. 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AUTHENTIC ICELAND & NATURAL GREENLAND FESTIVE TRADITIONS OF SPAIN AND HER ISLANDS 21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 10TH JULY 2022 21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 18TH DECEMBER 2022 JULY 2022 Fri 22 Narsarsuaq, Greenland DECEMBER 2022 JANUARY 2023 Sun 10 Embark Spirit of Discovery and depart Dover Sat 23 Nanortalik, Greenland Sun 18 Embark Spirit of Discovery and depart Southampton Sun 1 ★ Spend New Year’s Day relaxing Greenland’s southernmost town Thu 22 F unchal, Madeira at sea★ Tue 12 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

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Upon arrival, transfer Day 8 Giurgiu – Bucharest, Romania to the port and embark the 4★ Contemporary River Cruise ship Join a guided tour of Bucharest before enjoying time to explore - 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 14 dinners ++ to begin your 14 night journey through the Balkans (D) on your own. Perhaps wander the open-air Village Museum and - INCLUDED gratuities RIVER CRUISING AT ITS BEST - All sightseeing, shore excursions× and on board entertainment Day 2 Budapest, Hungary gain an insight into traditional Romanian life (B, L, D) With fine dining, unforgettable destinations, stunning - Dock in the heart of town with shorter durations and distances Spend today exploring the sights of Budapest, including Castle Day 9 Rousse – Veilko Târnovo - Arbanasi, Bulgaria accommodation and attentive staff, every aspect between ports Hill, the iconic Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square and St. Stephen’s Today, discover the rich history of the medieval city of Veliko th of an APT Travelmarvel river cruise will exceed your - FREE COVID Flexible Booking Cover when you book by 30 Cathedral. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and Gala Tarnovo on a guided tour. After, head to the hilltops to visit November 2020++ expectations. Guests can fully immerse themselves Dinner on board (B, L, D) Arbanasi, a village brimming with history (B, L, D) - ★ Unique Insider Experiences× ★ – unique sightseeing in life aboard, while knowledgeable tour guides Day 3 Mohács – Pécs, Hungary Day 10 Vidin – Belogradchik, Bulgaria activities, memorable interactions with the local people and guarantee that a visit ashore will be filled with insightful History buffs will enjoy Pécs, a World Heritage Site which offers Enjoy free time to explore Vidin before heading to the ancient exclusive culinary experiences ++ knowledge. Prepare to delve deeper with details on the plenty in the way of sightseeing. Be sure to check out the fortress of Belgradchik and see the town’s unique rock - FREE APT Assurance Cover - Cruise with confidence at APT th Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides destinations that only a true local can offer. copper domes of the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, as well as the 11 formations (B, L, D) century Pécs Cathedral (B, L, D) Return scheduled flights from London (regional flights may be Day 11 Scenic Cruising available on request>) Day 4 Vukovar, Croatia Relax on board today as you watch the postcard-perfect views Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping MORE THAN JUST A PLACE Today you will see the efforts to restore the city to its former pass you by (B, L, D) PLUS, BOOK by 5:00pm 31st December 2020 and receive a TO STAY glory following the Croatian War of Independence. Enjoy a tour From the spacious Window Staterooms to the opulent Day 12 Novi Sad, Serbia FREE Case of European Wine – exclusively for readers of the Vukovar City Museum, hidden inside Eltz Manor (B, L, D) of Blue Horizons+ Owner's Suites, all accommodation options on board Discover Serbia’s second-largest city on a guided tour. Day 5 Belgrade, Serbia Afterwards perhaps visit Petrovaradin Fortress and check out EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® APT Travelmarvel river cruises offer the perfect place Enjoy a guided tour of Serbia’s capital to see the Belgrade †† its catacombs (B, L, D) Earn up to 8,178 when you book with ROL Cruise to prepare for an exciting day of exploration, or relax Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava (B, L, D) Day 13 Kalocsa – Puszta, Hungary after an evening of fine dining, local entertainment, ★ × Insider Experience : Witness a traditional Serbian way of Get to know Hungary’s oldest town, Kalocsa, set right on the YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES and great company. living as you visit a local family’s village and home. Learn about Danube. The town is best known for its vibrant paprika festival (PP (PP) the daily rituals of traditional farm life STATEROOM GRADE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE FARE as well as traditional folk art and local handicrafts (B, L, D) Day 6 Iron Gates Window Stateroom E £3,595 £2,589 ★ Insider Experience×: In Puszta, enjoy a traditional horse show Get ready to witness nature at its finest today as your ship French Balcony C £4,345 £3,339 featuring Magyar cowboys and fine equestrian skills cruises through the Iron Gates a spectacular series of gorges French Balcony B+ £4,495 £3,489 connecting Serbia and Romania (B, L, D) Day 14 Budapes t, Hungary French Balcony A+ £4,695 £3,689 Spend today exploring at your leisure (B, L, D) Owner’s Suite OS £5,095 £4,089 Day 7 R ousse, Bulgaria Day 15 Budapest, Hungary Solo fares are available from £3,989 Join a walking tour of Rousse and admire the belle epoque Fares and availability are based on 21st March 2022 departure architecture and manicured garden squares. Pass by Liberty After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your > Square, the courthouse, the Rousse Opera House and Alexander return flight to London (B) JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO Itinerary is based on 21st March 2022 departure and may operate in reverse on select dates. Sundeck Battenberg Square before spending the afternoon exploring at SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY your leisure (B, L, D) Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 4★ refers to the cruise element only. Itinerary is subject to change due to water levels and other uncontrollable factors. This tour is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel group. Booking conditions of APT (ATOL 6781) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

18 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 19 BeauneBeaune A BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION – PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT Chalon-sur-Saône 7 Saône River 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 2ND APRIL, 14TH MAY, 11TH JUNE, 9TH LyonLyon Rhône River JULY, 20TH AUGUST, 3RD SEPTEMBER & 1ST OCTOBER 2022 TournonTournon ViviersViviers OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS FRANCEFRANCE THE BRAND NEW NO-FLY 2022 AvignonAvignon ArlesArles Day 1 Board the Eurostar at London St. Pancras Day 5 Viviers, France Train Station for your journey to Lyon, Arrive in Viviers, a town with much MarseilleMarseille France (other train stations and flight Middle Age flair and home to one of > options are available at no extra cost ). France’s oldest cathedrals. Embark Upon arrival, transfer to the port and on a walking tour of Viviers and Sensations embark your award winning Emerald explore some of its numerous listed EXPERIENCE Waterways Star-Ship for your seven night all-inclusive river cruise (D) monuments (B, L, D) THE DIFFERENCE H EmeraldACTIVE×: A hike in Viviers WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR Day 2 Chalon-sur -Saône – Beaune, France H × of Chalon-sur-Saône is known for its art Included Excursion : A guided tour BESTSELLING ROL CRUISE Southern France of Viviers LAUNCH PACKAGE and history. Today, witness the area’s architectural heritage of Beaune and Day 6 Avignon, France visit the Hospices de Beaune, home to ALL-INCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE Avignon has a rich history, from Celtic BOOK WITH THE PREFERRED PARTNER one of Burgundy’s most popular wine beginnings to being the residence of FOR EMERALD WATERWAYS auctions (B, L, D) the Pope and central to the French • INCREDIBLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF £1,200± LAUNCH PROMOTION H EmeraldPLUS×: A cheese and olive Revolution. An included walking tour – PLUS PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO tasting on board DEPARTURE TO SAVE AN ADDITIONAL H Included Excursion×: Visit to the of Avignon will take you past the 10% ON SELECTED GRADES± Hospices de Beaune ornate beauty of the UNESCO World • Return Standard Eurostar rail travel from London St. Pancras Train Station including Day 3 Lyon, France Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, as well a spacious reclining seat and a selection of as Pont d’Avignon. This evening, enjoy France’s third-largest city, Lyon is magazines>> (Other train stations and flight a former Roman capital, steeped a Provençal dining experience, expertly options are available at no extra cost>) in history and considered to be the prepared by Top Chef finalist, Fabien • Seven nights of no-fly deluxe river gastronomic heartbeat of the country Morreale (B, L, D) cruising on board your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship including: and the home of traditional Lyonnaise H EmeraldPLUS×: A Provençal dining cuisine. Today, enjoy a guided tour of - FREE All-Inclusive Drinks Package for experience on board all bookings++ Lyon, including the UNESCO World H EmeraldACTIVE×: A canoeing excursion - Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de in Avignon including a Welcome Gala Dinner Fourvière, or embark on a guided bike - FREE tea & coffee on board tour of Lyon (B, L, D) H Included Excursion×: A guided tour of - INCLUDED shore excursions× Avignon - EmeraldPLUS× experiences going H EmeraldACTIVE×: A guided bike tour beyond the tourist trail of Lyon Day 7 Arles, France - EmeraldACTIVE× activities including H Included Excursion×: A guided tour Enjoy an included tour of the city guided hikes of Lyon visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed - A variety of on board evening entertainment - Fir st-class service from English-speaking Day 4 Tournon, France Roman and Romanesque monuments crew and knowledgeable local guides at Enjoy a guided tour of Tournon of Arles. Visit the 2,000-year-old each destination showcasing its intangible cultural Arles Amphitheatre and follow in the - Gratuities INCLUDED++ - FREE Wi-Fi on board++ heritage. Alternatively, embark on footsteps of world-renowned artist, - All port charges, airport taxes and transfers a hike through some of the local Vincent van Gogh (B, L, D) • PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31st December 2020 vineyards. Later, a guided bike tour to H Included Excursion×: A guided tour of to receive a FREE Case of French Wine – Glun will showcase rural life (B, L, D) + Arles with arena visit EXCLUSIVELY for Blue Horizons readers H EmeraldPLUS×: A regional wine tasting JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE on board Day 8 Arles – Marseille, France YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE FREE WI-FI, JUST A *** FREE STANDARD EXCLUSIVE H EmeraldACTIVE×: A guided bike tour After breakfast, disembark and transfer THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022 ALL-INCLUSIVE INCLUDED DEPOSIT to Glun to the station for your return journey to EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® EUROSTAR ++ Earn up to 8,478 when booking this incredible LAUNCH H EmeraldACTIVE×: A guided hike London aboard the Eurostar> (B) DRINKS PACKAGE RAIL TRAVEL GRATUITIES REQUIRED TO river cruise†† SAVINGS through the vineyards nd FOR ALL > & SHORE SECURE YOUR Itinerary is based on 2 April 2022 departure date and INCLUDED ± H Included Excursion×: A guided tour ++ OF £1,200 × HOLIDAY itinerary may operate in reverse on selected dates. Meals are YOUR EXCLUSIVE BOOKINGS EXCURSIONS of Tournon included as stated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) FARE (pp) YOUR ON BOARD EXPERIENCE... Emerald Stateroom E £2,545 £1,939 Balcony Suite C £3,245 £2,639 THE AWARD WINNING FLEET revitalising shower in your bathroom, to a queen size their Balcony Suites. At the touch of a button, their UNIQUE ON BOARD INNOVATIONS… Balcony Suite A £3,495 9 £2,88 From the striking three-tiered atrium that greets you or twin hotel-style bed. Not forgetting, a flat screen innovative open-air system’s window drops down Emerald Waterways don’t aim to meet your Grand Balcony Suite S £4,195 9 £3,58 at reception to the surprising innovations you won’t HDTV and infotainment system which provides to let the air in and unveil full panoramic views. expectations; they aim to surpass them. That’s Owner’s One SA £4,845 £4,239 find on other river cruise lines. Emerald Waterways’ on-demand classic and blockbuster films and TV why their deluxe Star-Ships boast a heated Bedroom Suite stylish Star-Ships bring the highlights of ocean channels covering news, sport and leisure, as well as A CULINARY ADVENTURE AWAITS… pool with a retractable roof and bar, so you can Solo fares are available from £2,689 ++ cruising to the intimacy of Europe’s waterways. FREE Wi-Fi to keep you connected with loved ones. Emerald Waterways believe that food plays a wake up and take an early morning dip before Fares and availability are based on great part in your travel experience, that’s why the day begins. On selected evenings, the 2nd April 2022 departure. STYLISH SUITES AND STATEROOMS A VIEW ESPECIALLY FOR YOU… their expert chefs thoughtfully craft their delicious heated pool area is transformed into an oasis of All suites and staterooms boast a wealth of While other operators offer a French Balcony, menus with seasonal and regional produce, entertainment. As the water disappears, a cinema PLUS PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO sumptuous features, from luxurious toiletries and a Emerald Waterways bring the outdoors in with influenced by the route you are travelling. screen is revealed. DEPARTUREParis Palace TO SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% ON SELECTED GRADES±

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20 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 21 BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 AND RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL Portugal SAVING OF UP TO £300, ONLY WHEN BOOKING WITH ROL CRUISE± Mateus Provesende TRULY ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY Guimarães Palace Spain Douro Pinhão Pocinho Salamanca Porto Aveleda Regua 7 Vega de SPACE SHIPS DINING & BEVERAGES Côa Terron Luxury focused From a dressed- Lamego Valley innovation and design up gastronomic THE BRAND NEW 2022 5★ mean Scenic is a class extravaganza to a low- leader delivering the key handmade pizza, ultimate in European Scenic cater for every DELIGHTFUL DOURO river cruising on their style of dining. They source state-of-the-art Space- from regional suppliers, RIVER CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION Ships. With some of the largest suites on meaning the food is both fresh and in EXPERIENCE THE the rivers, a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:3, season. The chefs draw inspiration from special on board entertainment, a wellness the countries you pass through so you’ll DIFFERENCE area and gym, Wi-Fi internet, e-bikes to experience the true cuisine of every WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR explore, all included in the price you pay, region. An extensive list of complimentary EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE ++ you’ll never want for anything else. beverages is available all day too . LAUNCH PROMOTION

LUXURIOUS SUITES SCENIC ENRICH Scenic’s seasoned Journey Scenic set the benchmark EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS Designers have handpicked for the standard of OF £1,400± – PLUS BOOK BY 5:00PM suites on board, some and created a range 31ST DECEMBER 2020 AND RECEIVE of unique experiences of the most spacious AN ADDITIONAL SAVING OF UP TO that will be amongst the on any European vessel. £300, ONLY WHEN BOOKING highlights of your cruise. ± Technology and innovation WITH ROL CRUISE From private classical meet to provide your Scenic Sun Lounge, concerts in castles to dinner in COMPLIMENTARY Private giving you a private balcony at the touch beautiful palaces, the Enrich experiences UK Chauffeur Service, up to 75 miles of a button. From a Standard Suite to ** are one-of-a-kind and only for Scenic guests. each way, for all bookings the Royal One Bedroom Suite, find the Seven nights all-inclusive cruising on board ultimate in all-inclusive luxury to suit you. SCENIC FREECHOICE your 5H Scenic Space-Ship, including: There are a vast range of - All-inclusive dining and beverages BUTLER - All shore excursions INCLUDED× activities and sightseeing ++ Scenic know it’s the experiences for you to - COMPLIMENTARY Wi-Fi personal touches choose from, so you - Scenic Enrich experiences offering unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime events× that make your cruise only see what you want - Scenic Freechoice activities to immerse special, and so do the to see, and do what you you in the destinations visited EXCLUSIVE butlers. From delivering want to do; at a tempo - Cruise Directors to guide and assist ALL COMPLIMENTARY COMPLIMENTARY JUST A DEPOSIT your morning coffee and that suits you. Explore LAUNCH - Butler service for all guests croissant, nightly turndown, to national parks, visit homes of artists SHORE PRIVATE UK DRINKS & REQUIRED TO - Fine dining in a choice of venues SAVINGS laundry concierge service included for and royalty; or shop with a chef in a local EXCURSIONS CHAUFFEUR INCLUDED SECURE YOUR - Room service for all suites OF all guests, your butler is there to make market. From history to culture, food to INCLUDED× SERVICE** GRATUITIES++ SUITE - All tipping and gratuities++ your Scenic experience extra special. nature, there’s something for everyone. £1,400 ± Return flights from a selection of UK Royal One Bedroom Suite airports (regional flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers st 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 21ST & 28TH APRIL, 4TH JUNE & 3RD SEPTEMBER & 30TH OCTOBER 2022 – Other dates are available on request, please call for more details PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31 December 2020 to receive a FREE Trio of Wine – rom windswept seaside meanderings to the EXCLUSIVELY for Blue Horizons readers+ Your COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur will transfer you to the Salamanca. Or, visit the Portuguese Day 7 P orto, Portugal JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE ** astonishing beauty of the Douro Valley, this is a airport in style village, Freixo de Espada à Cinta for a Discover the historic treasures of Porto, YOUR PREFERRED SUITE guided tour and visit to their silk museum including a visit to Palacio da Bolsa, a journey of contemplation and elegance. In Porto, Day 1 Fly from London to Porto, Portugal (regional flights may EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® followed by a home-hosted lunch (B, L, D) Earn up to 11,678 Cruise Miles® when board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship, which will be available on request>). Upon arrival, transfer to the port neoclassical-style building that started Day 5 P ocinho – Pinhão, Portugal booking this incredible river cruise, and embark your award winning Scenic Space-Ship for your construction in 1842 and took over 65 transport you through the hidden gem that is the Douro ★Freechoice×: Visit the award winning worth £116 off your next booking seven night luxury river cruise. This evening, enjoy a welcome years to complete Valley. Days will be spent immersed in the proud history Côa Valley Museum, or take a canoeing with ROL Cruise†† reception (D) ★ Freechoice×: Tour Guimarães, the seat and culture of a unique land that still retains many of its excursion on the Sabor River. Alternatively, Day 2 P orto – Regua, Portugal join the ‘Tastes of the Côa Valley’excursion of the first King of Portugal, including the YOUR EXCLUSIVE centuries-old traditions. Enjoy on board activities such as traditional tile painting, or and sample some of the regions' produce impressive Ducal Palace, or enjoy a tasting simply relax as your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship meanders its ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Day 6 Pinhão – Porto, Portugal in the fairytale environs of Quinta da Award-winning Scenic take what you would expect from way to Regua where you have the chance to explore the Douro SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE Visit the remarkable village of Provesende, Aveleda (B, L, D) FARE (PP) FARE (PP) a 5« river cruise to a whole new level, even the luxuries Museum at your leisure. Learn about the culture, history and showcasing the Portugal of yesteryear. Day 8 P orto, Portugal identity of the people living in this wine-growing region of the Standard Suite E £3,845 £3,139 you would expect to pay extra for are at your disposal Wander the atmospheric streets of this After breakfast, disembark and transfer Douro Valley (B, L, D) quaint village with the locals as they Balcony Suite C £4,590 9 £3,88 from the moment you step on board, so you can leave to the airport for your flight to London Day 3 R egua – Vega de Terron, Portugal proudly introduce you to their way of life – Junior Suite B £4,840 £4,139 × (regional flights may be available on your wallet at home. Designed to re-define luxury river ★ Freechoice : Tour the elegant town of Lamego including exclusively for Scenic guests Royal One RP £6,540 9 £5,83 request>) (B) Bedroom Suite cruising, your ship will be your intimate luxurious floating the breathtaking Shrine of our Lady of Remedies, or visit ★Enrich×: The beauty of São Francisco Solo fares are available from £5,649 of the iconic Mateus Palace, which graces the labels of its Church is sure to impress. The façade boutique hotel as you cruise to the most beautiful Your COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Fares and availability are based on 28th April 2022 famous Rose. Enjoy a full afternoon cruising the World regions in Europe. is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque will be awaiting your arrival to transfer you home departure date Heritage-listed Vinhateiro wine region as you continue architecture, while the interior glows with in style** towards Spain (B, L, D) intricate wood carvings covered in gold. PLUS PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO Itinerary is based on 28th April 2022 departure date and other dates DEPARTURE TO SAVE AN ADDITIONAL Day 4 V ega de Terron, Portugal Witness a spectacular private concert in may operate in reverse. Meals are as stated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, 10% ON SELECTED GRADES± ★Freechoice×: Absorb the architectural splendour of these wondrous surroundings (B, L, D) D=Dinner

Please note, preview itinerary is subject to change. **Please note, Private UK Chauffeur Service is up to 75 miles each way. Additional miles can be purchased at a supplement. 5H relates to the cruise element only. Please note, this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Boo king 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.

22 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 23 11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 8TH JANUARY, 2ND & 9TH APRIL, 14TH MAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER & 10TH DECEMBER 2022 THE EXCLUSIVE 2022 other dates are available on request – please call for details

Day 1 Fly from London to Cairo, Egypt> another back in the 1970s. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also SPLENDOURS OF EGYPT & THE NILE Upon arrival, transfer to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel take a ride in a felucca – a traditional Egyptian sailboat – and Cairo at Nile Plaza‡ for your two night hotel stay, enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha including breakfast Christie’s novel ‘Death on the Nile’. After dinner on board LAUNCH PROMOTION Day 2 C airo, Egypt this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense – the colours, the featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing (B, L, D) 5★ All-Inclusive Luxury River Cruise & Land Tour sounds, the density of people – and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your local expert will show you a ★ Featured Excursion×: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished 12th century citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque and Obelisk & Philae Temple an unsurpassed collection of priceless artefacts, including ★ Featured Excursion×: Boat ride in a traditional Nile River mind-boggling treasures once buried with the boy king felucca and afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan Tutankhamen (B) ★ Featured Excursion×: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Day 8 Aswan – Cruising the Nile River – Kom Ombo – Edfu, Egypt Mosque & Egyptian Museum Spend the day at leisure or join an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel× (B, L, D) Day 3 C airo – Luxor – Cruising the Nile River – Dendera, Egypt COMPLIMENTAR Day 9 Esna – Cruising the Nile River – Luxor, Egypt Y After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. On today’s excursion, learn how the Temple of Esna was BUSINESS CLA Prepare to be amazed as you enjoy a tour of the legendary SS buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last FLIGHT>> Temple of Karnak, a massive and astounding site, with gigantic great Egyptian temples ever built. Your Egyptologist guide columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of will share all sorts of fascinating insights about this significant truly epic proportions. Your local guide is a trained Egyptologist cultural site and show you the façade bearing the last known with fascinating insights to share. Later, transfer to the port hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt. Later, savour and embark the 5★ S.S Sphinx and set sail for beautiful the Nile’s majestic scenery as you cruise to Luxor (B, L, D) Dendera. Uniworld’s new super ship will offer three gourmet ★ Featured Excursion×: Temple of Esna dining rooms, a private dining room and an al fresco dining experience, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 gloriously Day 10 Lux or – Cairo, Egypt appointed suites. Egyptian artwork, fabrics and hand-carved After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for furnishings on board will bring the beauty of this region to life your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to the Four Seasons SHORE LUXURY HOTEL EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY JUST A DEPOSIT on board. Enjoy a Gala Reception and dinner on board this Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza‡ for your two night stay, including × EXCURSIONS STAYS IN CAIRO LAUNCH DRINKS, REQUIRED TO evening (B, L, D) breakfast. Spend time at leisure before attending a sensational & LAND TOUR AT THE FOUR SAVINGS OF UP GRATUITIES & SECURE YOUR ★ Featured Excursion×: Temple at Karnak Sound and Light Show at the pyramids of Giza (B) ‡ ± ★ Featured Excursion×: Sound and Light Show at the ++ Day 4 Dendera – Cruising the Nile River – Luxor, Egypt INCLUDED SEASONS TO £2,100 WI-FI INCLUDED HOLIDAY Pyramids of Giza The impressive Temple of Hathor at Dendera was dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. The temple dates to Day 11 Cairo, Egypt Egypt’s Ptolemaic era, when the heirs of Alexander the Great It’s a day of Bucket List Moments today as you venture ruled over Egypt and adopted Egyptian culture and religion to Ancient Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ★ Experience the Difference as their own. Here you will enjoy a tour before returning to a number of amazing monuments to see – including the Introducing 5 Luxor for some time at leisure before visiting the ancient enigmatic Great Sphinx. After seeing the pyramids from afar All-Inclusive Uniworld WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE Temple of Luxor. The Temple of Luxor stands on the site of last evening, you’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view them ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New from an up-close perspective, the only way to fully appreciate Unlimited Choice Spirits and Wines on board Kingdom. It was built over hundreds of years and even in their remarkable size and grandeur (B) Complimentary house wine, spirits, local beer, soft drinks, tea ruins it is still an extraordinary place (B, L ,D) ★ Featured Excursion×: Ancient Memphis sites, including the ± & coffee will be served throughout your cruise++. EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,100 – PLUS BOOK ★ Featured Excursion×: Temple of Hathor & Temple of Luxor Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Sakkara visit BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 & RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ± Uniworld Exclusive Excursions £100 PER BOOKING OFF THE ADVERTISED FARES Day 5 Luxor – Cruising the Nile River – Kom Ombo, Egypt Day 12 C airo, Egypt >> Uniworld have included carefully curated and exclusive COMPLIMENTARY one way Business Class flight for all bookings The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Four night land tour× including LUXURY HOTEL STAYS at the opulent today’s excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the London> (B) excursions, designed to showcase the authentic culture, sights, ‡ ‡ Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, including breakfast Colossi of Memnon. And that’s just the beginning - you’ll also activities and cuisine of the places you’ll visit. Seven nights all-inclusive cruising on board the 5★ S.S Sphinx Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as including: Culinary Excellence - COMPLIMENTARY drinks throughout your cruise++ well as the Valley of the Kings, used as a royal burial place 5★ meals, carefully crafted to appeal to a distinguished - Gratuities INCLUDED on board & on shore++ for nearly 500 years and where the mummified remains of YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES - All shore excursions INCLUDED – fully escorted and Tutankhamen are on display (B, L, D) international palette and inspired by the places you will (PP) (PP) × STATEROOM/SUITE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE FARE with English speaking local experts ★ Featured Excursion×: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut visit in Egypt, are beautifully prepared by expert chefs. - 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Temple & Valley of the Kings From breakfast to lunch to dinner, you’ll be treated to - State-of-the-art portable audio-headset system on French Balcony £4,799 £3,999 exquisite cuisine around the clock, including specially select excursions Day 6 K om Ombo – Cruising the Nile River – Aswan, Egypt Deluxe French Balcony £5,299 £4,479 - Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager prepared Welcome and Farewell dinners. After visiting a temple dedicated to the crocodile god today Suite £5,999 £5,099 - COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI included++ (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified Grand Suite £6,799 £5,799 World’s Best Service Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers, including crocs found in the local area), hop aboard a small boat for a Royal Suite £7,299 £6,239 Service isn’t merely a hallmark of distinction on your cruise – flights within Egypt birdwatching excursion along the Nile (B, L, D) it’s at the heart of everything Uniworld do. The world’s most JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED ★ Featured Excursion×: Kom Ombo Temple & bird watching Solo fares are available from £6,479 STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 exclusive boutique hotels are synonymous with service beyond boat ride and tea with a Nubian family th EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Fares and availability are based on 8 January 2022 departure date compare, and as Uniworld operates with luxury hotels, that’s Earn up to 12,478 when booking this incredible river cruise, Day 7 Aswan, Egypt exactly what you’ll experience on a cruise with Uniworld worth £124 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 & You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering – the Aswan High RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL £100 PER BOOKING Ship schedule and order of sightseeing my change throughout the itinerary. Travel by motorcoach and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to the impact of water levels, closures because of public Dam – as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful ± holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Please note, itinerary is subject to change. 5★ all-inclusive refers to the cruise element only. Booking conditions of Uniworld (ATOL 10975) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms OFF THE ADVERTISED FARES of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to

24 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 25 JANE ARCHER A taste of things to come...

After such an annus horribilis, we all need some sunshine in our lives. And my Jane Archer is one of the UK’s leading goodness, do the cruise lines have plenty lined up for us in 2021 and beyond! cruise journalists and cruise expert for the Daily Telegraph. She has been Their ships might have been at a standstill for most of this year, but that sharing her experiences with Blue hasn’t stopped the building, the planning and the innovation from going ahead. Horizons’ readers for the past 13 years.

'll come to what’s happening in 2021 in a Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland moment but first a quick hello to all the Islands. I’ve been to two of those three – South I fabulous new ships delivered this year, Georgia is the missing piece – and believe me, despite lockdowns across Europe, that are it’s the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience waiting for the OK so they can set sail with I’d repeat in a heartbeat. their first passengers. They include Celebrity Cruises, Princess, Saga and P&O Cruises, All that and I haven’t even started on the which respectively welcomed Celebrity Apex, new river ships and itineraries you could Enchanted Princess, Spirit of Adventure and be enjoying in 2021. How about the Nile in Iona to their fleets. Egypt, the Douro in Portugal or the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia on Uniworld’s new Silversea, meanwhile, became the proud S.S La Venezia S.S Sphinx, S.S Sao Gabriel or Mekong Jewel? owner of two new vessels – Silver Origin, Or exploring the Venice Lagoon and Po which will be sailing around the Galápagos grand-daughter of Queen Victoria who married River on the S.S La Venezia – the new name Islands in 2021, and Silver Moon, which will into the Norwegian Royal family. for Uniworld’s totally refurbished River be offering a new culinary-cum-cultural Countess. Gorgeous Renaissance cities, a experience called S.A.L.T. I was lucky enough July is set to be a busy month, with Emerald winery in the lagoon, an after-hours trip to to have a sneak peek on a special sailing on Waterways’ stylish new Emerald Azzurra St Mark’s Basilica. Fabulous! Silver Muse last year and S.A.L.T. is a brilliant making its debut and Holland America Line concept, giving you a real insight into how unveiling Rotterdam – incredibly the seventh APT is launching the new Mekong Serenity customs and cuisine are interlinked. I can’t HAL ship to bear that name. This one features on the Mekong River in Vietnam and wait to try out the real thing. Sel de Mer, one of my favourite restaurants at Cambodia, while sister company Travelmarvel sea, and pays homage to the live music scene, is introducing three new vessels - Polaris, And so to next year, and the many spectacular with venues for blues bands, duelling pianos Capella and Vega – on the Rhine and Danube new and refurbished ships on the way. Crystal and rock and roll. Rivers. In the US, American Cruise Lines is Cruises and Seabourn are dipping their bows welcoming American Melody to the Mississippi into the expedition cruise sector for the first The new ship was going to be called Ryndam, with cruises from New Orleans that dip into time with new ships Crystal Endeavor and but the bosses changed their minds in July plantation houses, jazz and the US Civil War. Seabourn Venture. The former will be exploring when HAL sold the existing Rotterdam (that Japan on its first cruise in mid-May; the latter is, ship number six of that name). Cue Fred. You can spice up a voyage through Eastern sneaks in just before the end of the year with Olsen, who snapped up both Rotterdam and Europe between Bucharest in Romania and an inaugural expedition to Norway’s North Amsterdam. The duo have been renamed Budapest in Hungary with Emerald Waterways Cape from Greenwich to Tromsø, so you can Borealis and Bolette, and start sailing in their by adding a pre or post-cruise stay in Istanbul, just step aboard, but have to fly home. Fred. Olsen colours next spring, on a host of or get your chills at Count Dracula’s Bran Castle new and favourite itineraries. with a few nights in Transylvania. The company If that doesn’t appeal, check out Hurtigruten’s has a busy 2021 lined up, with new river ship, new no-fly expedition cruises around the UK November is also a big month, with Silversea’s Emerald Luna, set to enter service and novel starting in April. The itineraries are brilliant, Silver Dawn, Princess' Discovery Princess and cruises in the Low Countries and on the Rhine seeking out villages and islands along the coast Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle all making and Moselle. Tulips, waffles and wine anyone? that are rich in flora and fauna. The voyages are their debut. The latter, named after one of on the cruise ship MS Maud, which operates on America’s top marine conservationists, is My top 10 ‘must-do’ list for 2021 has already liquefied natural gas and battery power, has a spending her inaugural winter at the South overflowed, but as I see it, after a year of Science Center manned by a team of biologists, Pole, seeking out penguins, whales and going nowhere, a few months on the water is naturalists and other ‘ists’, and is named after a icebergs on cruises around the Antarctic just what the doctor ordered!

Mekong River, Cambodia

Please note, Covid-restrictions could cause ship launches and itineraries to change. For up-to-date information and details on the cruise lines’ generous cancellation policies during this difficult time, check out the ROL Cruise website or speak to one of our Cruise Specialists.

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THE MAIDEN 5★ LUXURY BRAND NEW ITINERARY ANCIENT CITIES JOURNEY FROM Barcelona to Abu Dhabi

FREE EXCLUSIVE JUST A LOW DEPOSIT EXCLUSIVE FREE DRINKS PACKAGE, BONUS ON BOARD REQUIRED TO SECURE FLIGHTS FOR ALL GRATUITIES, SAVINGS OF UP TO SPEND OF UP TO YOUR HOLIDAY, THEN ± BOOKINGS>> WI-FI & SPECIALITY £5,500 * NOTHING TO PAY DINING++ $200 UNTIL 2022

21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 7TH NOVEMBER 2022 EXPERIENCE NOVEMBER 2022 arid landscapes beyond. Admire the THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR >> fishing village of Taqa’s commanding Mon 7 Fly FREE from London to EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PROMOTION Barcelona, Spain>. Upon arrival, fort and homes built with white transfer to the port and embark stones that resist heat. Discover the BOOK WITH THE LEADING CRUISE AGENT ★ remains of Sumhuram, a long-gone the 5 Nautica for your 20 night FOR OCEANIA CRUISES® luxurious voyage to Abu Dhabi settlement included in the Land of Frankincense, a UNESCO World EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH FARES SAVING UP TO £5,500± Wed 9 Messina, Sicily, Italy Heritage Site 5★ luxury cruising on board the elegant Sat 12 - Jerusalem (from Haifa), Israel Fri 25 Muscat, Oman 684-guest Nautica including: Sun 13 (overnight – depart late night) Sat 26 Dubai, U.A.E. (arrive midday – - BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – Receive best price guarantee & no-penalty Tue 15 Transit the Suez Canal depart late night) cancellations++ Wed 16 - Luxor (from Safaga), Egypt Sun 27 Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. - FREE House Drinks Package including Thu 17 (overnight) Disembark and transfer to the airport wine, Champagne & beer with lunch ★ Recommended FREE Excursion×: for your FREE>> overnight flight to & dinner++ OR EIGHT FREE shore Desert Jeep Safari London> excursions× OR choose $800 on board Visit the hypnotic landscape of the spending money* Mon 28 Arrive in London Arabian Desert as you trek through - EXCLUSIVE FREE bonus on board spend the sand in a 4x4 vehicle. Learn Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea of up to $200* - EXCLUSIVE FREE gratuities++ about the ancient nomadic Bedouin - FREE Wi-Fi for all bookings++ culture on your visit to a remote - FREE Speciality Dining throughout your settlement. Tour the Bedouin camp YOUR EXCLUSIVE voyage – Experience ‘The Finest Cuisine and take in outstanding vistas of the ROL CRUISE SALE FARES at Sea®’ at multiple open seating gourmet dining venues at no additional charge seemingly endless desert STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE - COMPLIMENTARY soft drinks, bottled Fri 18 Petra (from Aqaba), Jordan FARE (PP) water and speciality coffees Journey to magnificent Petra, an Inside G £6,508 £4,079 - 24-hour butler service in all suites ancient city hidden behind rugged Deluxe Ocean View C2 £7,108 £4,659 - FREE shuttles from the port to the mountains. As you enter Petra’s main city centre square through a narrow chasm, Veranda B2 £8,538 £6,049 - FREE laundry service >> the superb facades of imposing Concierge Veranda A3 £8,838 £6,339 FREE return flights from London (regional monuments carved into the cliffs and premium class flights may be available Penthouse Suite PH3 £10,928 £8,369 > are revealed on request ) and overseas transfers Vista Suite VS £14,748 £12,079 PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31st December 2020 Tue 22 Cruising the Gulf of Aden to receive a FREE Champagne & Flutes Gift Set Owner’s Suite OS £17,148 £14,389 + Wed 23 Salalah, Oman – EXCLUSIVELY for Blue Horizons readers ★ Recommended FREE Excursion×: Solo fares are available on request EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Earn up to 28,778 Cruise Miles® when Arabian Heritage booking this exclusive voyage, worth £287 Wonder at the disparity between BOOK TODAY WITH JUST LOW A DEPOSIT THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Salalah’s dense vegetation and the

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18 NIGHTS DEPARTING 10TH MARCH 2022 MARCH 2022 THE 2022 ALL-INCLUSIVE Thu 10 Fly from London to Tokyo, Japan> Fri 11 Tokyo, Japan Upon arrival, transfer to a 4★ hotel‡ for your two night stay Sat 12 Tokyo, Japan SPRINGTIME Sun 13 Tokyo, Japan Transfer to Yokohama Port and embark Celebrity Solstice® for your 14 night voyage of Japan in Springtime VOYAGE of JAPAN Mon 14 Mt. Fuji (from Shimizu), Japan On clear days, Mount Fuji (Fuji-san in Japanese) is visible from as far as Tokyo, 60 miles away. When Japan’s highest Osaka Castle, Japan mountain is capped with snow, it’s a picture-postcard perfect volcanic cone. One of the best-known symbols of EXPLORE Japan, this iconic mountain has been considered sacred THE ICONIC since ancient times and was even forbidden to women WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE SIGHTS OF JAPAN until the early 1900s v ROL CRUISE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE & WITNESS THE Tue 15 - Kyoto (Osaka), Japan (arrive midday – overnight) Wed 16 Visit Osaka Aquarium, one of the world’s largest BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FAMOUS CHERRY aquariums which has over 580 species of sea life on SAVINGS OF UP TO £400 PER BOOKING ON THE ADVERTISED display, or Universal Studios Japan, the company’s first FARES – ONLY WHEN BOOKING WITH ROL CRUISE± BLOSSOM ± theme park outside of the U.S. Kyoto served as the EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH FARES SAVING UP TO £2,800 H ‡ SEASON nation’s capital for more than 1,000 years, and is home to TWO NIGHT pre-cruise 4 hotel stay in Tokyo, Japan during Cherry Blossom Season 17 different World Heritage Sites, including Kiyomizudera 14 night new luxury cruise on board Celebrity Solstice®, including: Temple and Heian Jingu Shrine - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend of up to $1,000* Thu 17 Kochi, Japan - EXCLUSIVE FREE stateroom upgrades^ The capital of Kochi Prefecture on the southern coast of Always All-Included for all bookings: Shikoku is small, friendly, and boasts several attractions of - INCLUDED Classic Drinks Package worth $1,652++ ++ interest to travelers. Make sure to enjoy some Katsuo no - INCLUDED gratuities ++ tataki, Kochi's most famous dish, and visit the temple and - INCLUDED surf Wi-Fi BOOK a Suite and enjoy an UPGRADE to an Indulge Package botanical garden at Mount Godaisan and receive: Sat 19 Ishigaki, Japan - UPGRADE to a Premium Drinks Package worth $1,932++ Often called the most beautiful place in Japan, part of -Stream Wi-Fi Package++ VISIT Okinawa Prefecture, Ishigaki Island is where many Tokyoites - $400 Shore Excursion Credit* Exclusive BOOK A ++ TOKYO Free Exclusive Free come to escape the big city. They seek the warm weather, - INCLUDED gratuities SUITE & PLUS all the incredible Suite benefits! FARES WITH AN DRINKS, ON BOARD great food, and friendly people. Some stay and adopt SAVING SPEND UPGRADE TO the slower pace of life here and maybe open a small café. - Thrilling entertainment including electrifying shows in GRATUITIES & the main theatre – surreal feats of acrobatics, exclusive INCLUDED OF UP TO History buffs visit Yaeyama Museum, near the port, to see UP TO WI-FI FOR ALL AN INDULGE speciality acts, musicals,comedy shows and much more ± 4H HOTEL ++ * ++ local human remains dating back 24,000 years. They also ‡ BOOKINGS PACKAGE - A range of restaurants offering sumptuous dining experiences £2,800 STAY $1,000 trek to Tōrin-ji, a 1614 Buddhist temple that survived the Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights 1771 tsunami to become Okinawa’s oldest wooden building. may be available on request>) and overseas transfers Get out of town to experience the unspoiled beaches, JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED dazzling waters, coral reefs, palm forests, pineapple STATEROOM/SUITE plantations, and subtropical vistas that ring the island Temple gate in Tokyo, Japan DISCOVER JAPAN IN THE SPRINGTIME DO YOU HAVE A FUTURE CRUISE CREDIT? For a just a few weeks every year, Japan blooms into vibrant pink as the Sun 20 Okinawa, Japan Why not call us to see how you can use this towards the nation’s cherry blossom trees (also known as sakura) flower, creating Tue 22 Jeju Island, Japan featured cruise? stunningly beautiful scenes across the country. Delight in the fleeting Wed 23 Nagasaki, Japan EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® beauty of these delicate flowers that frame the historic temples and towns Historically rich Nagasaki features beautiful seaside scenery Earn up to 30,198 when booking this exclusive voyage, perfectly. From snow-capped Mount Fuji to the traditions that include and fabulous nighttime views from its mountain slopes. worth £301 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Geisha girls and samurai warriors. This is a Japanese experience you will Secluded hot springs, fascinating museums, and ornate not want to miss out on. temples live side-by-side in this exciting city Thu 24 Hiroshima, Japan YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES (PP) (PP) UNCOVER TOKYO WITH A TWO NIGHT While paying tribute to the infamous nuclear attack that STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE FARE 4★ HOTEL STAY‡ destroyed the city in 1945, Hiroshima is now defined as Interior 12 £4,899 £4,099 You’ll never forget a visit to the sensory explosion that is Tokyo. Capital a beacon of peace and prides itself on its exceptional Interior 9 £5,099 £4,499 of Japan, this is a city where you’ll find centuries-old culture jostling for a natural beauty. See more than 300 cherry blossom Ocean View 7 £6,499 £5,699 position next to cutting-edge technology – a fabulous blend of history and trees in bloom at Peace Memorial Park, journey to the EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (2D†)^ modernity that has to be seen to be believed. To get a feel for Tokyo’s natural breathtaking Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and Balcony 2A £6,599 £5,899 ^ beauty, head to Yoyogi Park, where cherry blossoms are resplendent in take time to sample "okonomiyaki"—a delicious example EXCLUSIVE FREEupgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (1C) Concierge Class C1 £6,999 £6,299 spring. Close to the Yoyogi Park is the Meiji Jingu Shrine, established in 1920 of Japanese soul food EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an AquaClass® Stateroom (A2)^ and dedicated to Emperor Meiji who helped to open Japan up to the west. Sat 26 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan (overnight) Sky Suite S2 £10,999 £9,999 As impressive as anything else is its 40-foot gate, made of 1,500-year-old Sun 27 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan Royal Suite RS £16,499 £15,099 cypress. At the main shrine buildings, you may show respect by bowing twice, Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight Solo fares are available from £7,199 clapping your hands twice, making a wish then bowing once more. You may flight to London> be lucky enough to catch a traditional Japanese wedding procession. Mon 28 Arrive in London JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Cherry Blossom season may vary. Please note, Future Cruise Credit T&Cs apply. Booking conditions of Celebrity Cruises® and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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17 NIGHTS DEPARTING 23RD JUNE, 8TH & 23RD JULY 2022 Day 1 Fly from London to Reykjavik, of Greenland´ as it is situated in an Day 14 Ivittuut, Greenland Iceland>. Upon arrival, transfer to a archipelago, intersected by natural According to archaeologists, Vikings 4★ hotel for your two night stay‡ canals. The local museum charts the settled in this area more than a FIRST WEEK Day 2 Reykjavik, Iceland town´s rich history and culture thousand years ago but didn’t remain. ON SALE Reykjavik is the northernmost capital Day 9 Sisimiut, Greenland Ivittuut is believed to be the last Norse city in the world. The name means Sisimiut is situated 40km north of the settlement in Greenland, but first to THE ULTIMATE 2022 'Smokey Bay', so called because of Arctic Circle and is a modern settlement be abandoned. Nowadays, the only the columns of steam that rise from that maintains ancient traditions. Come inhabitants that might appear in the the many hot springs in the area. It is ashore to explore the colourful town; town are wandering muskoxen well worth exploring the surrounding visit the small museum, hike in the hills Day 15 Prins Christian Sund geysers, mountains, glaciers and and shop for local handicrafts This long fjord is surrounded by geothermal baths Mon 12 – Sail across the Labrador Sea mountains. Many glaciers go straight into EXPEDITION TO THE Day 3 Reykjavik, Iceland Tue 13 Cross the southern part of the its waters where they calve icebergs of all After breakfast, transfer to the port Labrador Sea, this time towards shapes, shades, and sizes. If the channel and embark MS Fridtjof Nansen for Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada is blocked with ice, you will sail around your 15 night voyage through the Day 10 Ilulissat, Greenland Nunap Isua (Cape Farewell) instead Heart of Greenland Ilulissat is set in the stunning scenery Day 16 - Cruising the Irminger Sea Day 4 - Crossing the Denmark Strait of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO Day 17 After exploring exhilarating HEART OF GREENLAND Day 5 Leave Iceland behind and sail across World Heritage Site. Just outside the Greenland, set course back to Iceland. the Irminger Sea. This is the same town, at the mouth of the fjord, you Spend the days at sea recapping your crossing that was used by the can often see enormous icebergs that experiences, having fun in the Science Vikings to migrate from Iceland to have run aground. They originate Center or just relaxing on deck, looking Greenland some 1,000 years ago. from the Jakobshavn Glacier, one of at the sea birds which follow the ship Enjoy introductory lectures on local the most productive glaciers in the or maybe even spotting whales history and biology for insights into Northern Hemisphere. The icebergs Day 18 Reykjavik, Iceland the upcoming destinations make their way down the 20km fjord Disembark and transfer to the airport Day 6 Qaqortoq, Greenland before entering Disko Bay for your flight to London> Many consider Qaqortoq one of the Day 11 Vaigat Sound Itinerary is based on 23rd June 2022 departure and may vary on other dates. Please note – weather, wind and ice conditions have a most beautiful towns in Greenland for Arrive at the northernmost point great influence on the itinerary and the ship’s Captain will decide the its colourful houses and photogenic in your itinerary. There are several final sailing schedule. Therefore, the itinerary is subject to change setting. It is the biggest town in excellent landing sites in Vaigat South Greenland, with some 3,000 Sound offering breathtaking YOUR EXCLUSIVE inhabitants, but still easy to explore on landscape and Arctic flora foot. You can also join an excursion× to Day 12 Evighed Fjord ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE get even more insight into local culture On one side of the meandering FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Day 7 Kvanefjord, Greenland Evighed Fjord is an ice cap that often Discover the beautiful region of Paamiut crashes massive chunks of ice into the Polar Outside RS £6,799 £5,699 by sailing deep into Kvanefjord. Your water. Find yourself surrounded by the Arctic Superior XT £8,599 £7,499 experienced captain and Expedition highest mountains in West Greenland with Balcony Leader will take advantage of the with peaks, up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft.) Expedition Suite MF £9,899 £8,999 current weather and ice conditions to in height, sometimes swirling with mist EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an Expedition identify suitable activities for the day. Day 13 Nuuk, Greenland Suite (ME)^ This could be a hike ashore for a scenic Nuuk is situated at the mouth of one Expedition Corner MC £19,499 £18,499 TWO NIGHT view of the area, or possibly small-boat of the most spectacular fjord systems Suite with Balcony EXCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES SAIL ON BOARD cruising or kayaking in the world. The capital city is where Expedition XL Suite MA £23,999 £21,999 4★ HOTEL STAY FREE DRINKS, Day 8 Maniitsoq, Greenland old and new traditions meet, from LAUNCH SAVINGS ON BOARD & HURTIGRUTEN'S Maniitsoq was founded in 1755 and historic buildings in `Kolonihavnen´ Solo fares from £8,699 OF UP TO IN REYKJAVIK, GRATUITIES its name means `The Uneven Place´, to the modern Centre for Greenland Fares and availability are based on 23rd June 2022 departure ASHORE ++ referring to the rocky hills and Self Rule. Another feature is the ± NEWEST JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR × ICELAND & WI-FI mountains shaping the layout of the National Museum - home to the INCLUDED ‡ CABIN, THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022 £4,000 EXPEDITION SHIP INCLUDED town. It is also known as the `Venice famous mummies of Qilakitsoq

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE YOUR EXPEDITION VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE JOIN MS FRIDTJOF NANSEN – HURTIGRUTEN'S This voyage begins and ends in Iceland, taking you to the western Greenlandic coastline with its charming scencery and many PLEASE DO NOT DELAY, CABINS WILL - No gratuities expected colourful settlements. You will meet the warm people who thrive here and learn more about their traditions and modern culture. NEWEST HYBRID EXPEDITION SHIP SELL FAST ON THIS UNIQUE VOYAGE - Professional English-speaking expedition Disko Bay is also renown for its Arctic landscape of glaciers and impressive icebergs. EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP team that give lectures as well as Hurtigruten is the world leader in exploration travel, accompany landings & activities TO £4,000± Discover and explore the Have your breath taken Meet the welcoming Visit the stunning Ilulissat and the world’s largest expedition company. Sail - FREE Wi-Fi on board for all guests++ western coast of Greenland away by the Arctic scenery people of Greenland and Icefjord, a UNESCO on board their newest innovative hybrid ship, PLUS, BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER - All meals including beverages (beer & around Disko Bay of icebergs and glaciers learn about Inuit culture World Heritage Site MS Fridtjof Nansen, who joined the fleet this year 2020 & SAVE UP TO £500 OFF THE wine, sodas and mineral water in Aune & Fredheim restaurants) – Book a Suite and benefit from the knowledge, ADVERTISED FARES – EXCLUSIVELY (MF) or above and dine in the à la Carte skill and experience of FOR READERS OF BLUE HORIZONS± Lindstrom for free Arctic Fox Walrus Musk Ox Orca Hurtigruten’s professional TWO NIGHT pre-cruise 4★ hotel stay in - FREE tea and coffee ‡ - A range of optional shore excursions Expedition Teams. The ship Reykjavik, Iceland are available at a supplement× YOUR features environmentally 15 nights full board voyage on board Flights (regional and premium class flights sustainable hybrid MS Fridtjof Nansen including: may be available on request>), and transfers ^ WILDLIFE technology, reduced fuel - EXCLUSIVE FREE suite upgrade EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® consumption and reduced - FREE wind and water resistant jacket Earn up to 43,998 Cruise Miles® WATCHLIST: CO2 emissions by sailing with when booking this exclusive - A rich program of activities including small voyage, worth £439 off your electrical propulsion. boat cruising & on shore exploration next booking with ROL Cruise††

×Expedition activities are optional and pre-bookable excursions are at a supplement and must be booked at least 28 days prior to departure. Excursions are subject to change. Please note this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Weather, wind and ice conditions have a great influence on the programme and schedule. Safety is always the first priority and the ship’s Captain will decide the final sailing schedule. Hurtigruten and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

30 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 31 29 NIGHTS DEPARTING 17TH FEBRUARY 2022 Sun 13 Shimizu, Japan Mon 14 T okyo (from Yokohama), Japan FEBRUARY 2022 Disembark and transfer to a hotel to begin your three night Japan land tour with Wendy Wu Toursx. Enjoy a tour with a Thu 17 Fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia> visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza, Nakamise Shopping Street Fri 18 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel to begin your seven night Tue 15 T okyo – Yudanaka – Tokyo, Japan Borneo land tour with Wendy Wu Toursx After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred Sat 19 Kota Kinabalu - Poring Hot Springs & Kinabalu National Park, to Yudanaka. On arrival, you will visit the Jigokudani Monkey Malaysia Park, home of the famous Japanese Snow Monkeys, Lunch will This morning, visit Nabalu village to taste the local fruits be served at a local restaurant. After, you will be transferred THE BRAND NEW and shop for local handicrafts, then the Poring Hot Springs. back to Tokyo for an evening at leisure (B, L) Observe the wildlife on the canopy walkway and take a dip in Wed 16 T okyo – Nara – Osaka, Japan one of the soothing, hot mineral springs set in the beautifully This morning, transfer to Shinagawa station to take the & EXCLUSIVE 2022 landscaped gardens. Afterwards, continue to Kinabalu National Nozomi bullet train to Shin-Osaka. On arrival, be met by your Park to explore the beautiful mountain gardens (B, L, D) guide for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, visit Todaiji Sun 20 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Temple, Nara Deer Park and Kasuga Shinto Shrine. Afterwards, ULTIMATE Enjoy a half-day tour beginning with a visit to Yayasan transfer to your hotel in Osaka (B, L) Sabah (Sabah Foundation) building. Next, head to Phu Thu 17 Osak a – Kansai, Japan Thou Se Chinese Temple, the Sabah State Mosque and the Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London> (B) BORNEO & Sabah Museum, home to fine exhibits that chronicle Sabah’s Fri 18 Arrive in London fascinating historical past (B, L) Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Meals are included on the tour as stated: Mon 21 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – Sandakan – Sepilok – Sukau, Borneo B=Breakfast, L-Lunch, D=Dinner. All meals are included on the cruise. JAPAN Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan, Borneo. Upon arrival, transfer to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary then proceed to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre WHAT’S INCLUDED IN LAUNCH (BSBCC). Afterwards, embark on a journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge, a National YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL PROMOTION Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Enjoy a river cruise SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE in search of Borneo’s wildlife before returning to the lodge to savour a candlelit dinner on the pier (B, L, D) • EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,800± Tue 22 Suk au, Borneo • SEVEN NIGHT Borneo land tour with Wendy Wu Toursx including: Rise this morning for a river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to - Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and Bornean Sun Kelenanap Oxbow lake. Later, join a nature walk along the lodge’s Bear Conservation Centre Hornbill Boardwalk with the in-house naturalist. After lunch, enjoy - Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, a National Geographic Unique another river cruise for more wildlife viewing (B, L, D) Lodge of the World Wed 23 Suk au, Borneo • OVERNIGHT hotel stay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Take a morning river cruise along the Menanggul River followed including breakfast by a visit to the Gomantong Cave. The cave is surrounded by • TWO NIGHT 4★ hotel stay in Hong Kong, including breakfast‡ primary rainforest, rich in fruiting wild figs which makes it an - Enjoy an INCLUDED Hong Kong Island City Tourx ideal place to spot orangutans in the wild (B, L, D) •t full14 nighboard voyage on board 5★ Noordam including: Thu 24 Suk au – Sandakan, Borneo – Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY on board spend of up to $500 Transfer to Sandakan and enjoy lunch before heading to for Ocean View Staterooms (HH†) and above* the airport for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, - EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY stateroom upgrades^ transfer to a hotel for your overnight stay (B, L) EXCLUSIVE FEATURING INCLUDED x EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE • THREE NIGHT Japan land tour with Wendy Wu Tours , including: COMPLIMENTARY LAUNCH INCREDIBLE HOTEL STAYS Fri 25 K ota Kinabalu – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tokyo city tourx COMPLIMENTARY After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuala ON BOARD SAVINGS BORNEO & IN KUALA - Visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park and Nara Deer Park STATEROOM Lumpur. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your overnight - Take the Nozomi bullet train LUMPUR & stay, including breakfast‡ (B) SPEND OF UP TO OF UP TO JAPAN LAND ^ • Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on ± UPGRADES $500* £2,800 TOURS× HONG KONG Sat 26 K uala Lumpur, Malaysia – Hong Kong request>), overseas flights and transfers After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong • PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31st December 2020 and receive a ★ Kong. Upon arrival, transfer to a 4 hotel for your two night FREE Trio of Wine – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ ‡ stay, including breakfast (B) EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® ★ YOUR ICONIC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS ★ Sun 27 Hong Kong Earn up to 32,798 when booking this exclusive voyage, x Your day begins with a private Hong Kong Island City tour , worth £327 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† browsing the stalls at Stanley Market and experiencing the ORANGUTANS SUN BEARS SNOW MONKEYS panoramic views at the top of Victoria Peak. Head to a local One of the most Visit the Bornean restaurant for lunch before taking a Ding Ding ride on the YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES The Japanese macaque, Hong Kong Tramway. Finally, take a ride on the Hong Kong threatened species in the Sun Bear Conservation better known as the snow Observation Wheel (B, L) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE(PP) ROL CRUISE FARE(PP) world, and the only Great Centre, where over 30 sun monkey are named so because Mon 28 Hong Kong Interior N £7,799 £6,499 bears live in the bear house and Ape native to Asia, orangutans they live in areas where snow After breakfast, transfer to the port and embark the Interior I £8,299 £7,199 outdoor enclosures. The centre are entirely endearing. During your covers the ground for many months 5★ Noordam for your 14 night voyage EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to an Ocean View Stateroom (HH†)^ rescues captured sun bears and is time in Borneo, you will have the each year and can be distinguished by MARCH 2022 Ocean View C £8,799 £7,749 involved in the conversation, welfare EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Verandah Stateroom (VH)^ incredible opportunity to visit the renowned their red faces, brown-grey fur and short Thu 3 - Shanghai, China (overnight) rehabilitation and education of sun bears. tails. During your tour, you’ll spend time Fri 4 Signature Suite SZ £9,899 £8,999 Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, a rehabilitation EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Signature Suite (SY)^ Sun bears are one of the most recognisable at the Jigokudatni Monkey Park, home to Sun 6 Nagasaki, Japan centre that strives to reintroduce captive Neptune Suite SA £12,199 £11,099 species who inhabit the rainforests of Borneo, the famous snow monkeys. Accustomed to Tue 8 Busan, South Korea orangutans back into the wild. If the nursery Pinnacle Suite PS £17,799 £16,399 and you’ll get the special opportunity to humans, the monkeys can be observed from Wed 9 Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan (depart late night) is open, witness baby orangutans playing Solo fares are available from £8,399 see the incredible work that the centre puts very close and almost completely ignore Thu 10 Scenic cruising the Kanmon Strait amongst themselves. into the welfare of the species. their human guests. Fri 11 Himeji, Japan (depart late night) JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE Sat 12 Osaka, Japan

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BOOK a Concierge Suite (D) or above & enjoy an • ST. BARTS PUERTO PLATA • •• ^ ROSEAU UPGRADED hotel room SAN JUAN • • ST. LUCIA Day 2 M iami, Florida, USA GRENADA• •BARBADOS Transfer to the port and embark the 6★ Seven Seas Navigator ® • THE 6H ALL-INCLUSIVE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO for your 25 night all-inclusive voyage of the Caribbean ULTRA-LUXURY 2022 & Amazon Day 5 Philipsburg, St. Maarten SANTARÉM BOCA DA VALERIA Day 6 Castries, St. Lucia (arrive late am) •• • • ALTER DO CHÃO MANAUS• Day 7 St. George’s, Grenada PARINTINS CARIBBEAN Day 8 Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Day 11 H Cruise the Amazon River H Everyone knows the name, but only an intrepid handful of EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE & AMAZON travellers get to experience the remarkable sights and sounds WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE of the Amazon. Sail along the vast Amazon River as it flows BESTSELLING LAUNCH through the heart of the world’s largest tropical rainforest on a ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION holiday with a difference. Immerse yourself in exoticism; search for vivacious wildlife as you float amongst trees during the • EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH FARES SAVING UP TO £7,500± – PLUS PROMOTION saturated wet season, or explore on foot in the ‘dry’ season. BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 TO RECEIVE AN Meet the local communities, soak up their cultures and be ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT OF UP TO £400, ONLY WHEN astounded by nature BOOKING WITH ROL CRUISE • FREE pre-cruise hotel stay in Miami, Florida, USA - BOOK Day 12 Santarém, Brazil a Concierge Suite (D) or above & enjoy an UPGRADED H Recommended FREE Excursion×: hotel room^ H River Tour and Eco Maica Lake H • 25 NIGHTS ALL-INCLUSIVE 6★ cruising on board Seven Seas Navigator ®, including: BOOK BY Cruise by local riverboat along two different rivers that meet ST - Intimate small ship cruising 5:00PM 31 near Santarém, but don’t mix immediately. Watch the waters of - Cruise down the mighty Amazon River DECEMBER 2020 the Tapajós and the Amazon flow in parallel – one stream clear, - E XCLUSIVE FREE $400 on board spend* – Treat yourself to TO RECEIVE AN the other muddy. Anchor at the entrance to Maica Lake, an additional luxuries on board from exclusive wines to Regent ecological utopia alive with primal rainforest, birds, monkeys, choice excursions, Culinary Arts Kitchen classes and indulgent spa treatment ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT sloths and other wildlife - Up to 88 FREE shore excursions× OF UP TO Day 13 Boca da Valeria, Brazil (depart early pm) EE- FR speciality restaurant dining throughout ± - FREE unlimited drinks including fine wines and premium Day 14 - Manaus, Brazil (overnight) £400 spirits, plus in-suite mini-bar replenished daily++ H Day 15 Recommended FREE Excursion×: EE- FR pre-paid gratuities++ H Manaus Jungle Trek H EE- FR unlimited Wi-Fi for all suites++ Cruise up the Rio Negro River and then enjoy a guided trail trek EE- FR butler service for Penthouse Suites and above into the wondrous rainforest - FREE 24-hour room service - FREE laundry valet Day 16 Parintins, Brazil (arrive late am) • FREE flights>> for all bookings (regional and premium class > Day 17 Alter do Chão, Brazil flights may be available on request ) and overseas transfers EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Day 18 H Cruise the Amazon River H Earn up to 30,118 Cruise Miles® when booking this Day 21 Bridgetown, Barbados exclusive voyage, worth £301 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Day 22 Roseau, Dominica H Recommended FREE Excursion×: H Whale & Dolphin Safari H YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Cruise into the crystalline waters off Dominica to observe whales and dolphins. Marvel at the massive size of the whales SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) UP TO that breach the water’s surface FREE Deluxe Window Suite H £11,539 £7,799 88 EXCLUSIVE >> EXCLUSIVE Day 23 Gustavia, St. Barts FLIGHTS , Deluxe Veranda Suite F £12,829 £9,049 FREE LAUNCH SAVINGS DRINKS, GRATUITIES, FREE Day 24 San Juan, Puerto Rico FREE SHORE OF UP TO SPECIALTY DINING ON BOARD Concierge Suite D £13,509 £9,749 FLIGHTS>> × EXCURSIONS £7,500± & WI-FI++ SPEND OF Day 25 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Penthouse Suite C £13,819 £10,099 * $400 Day 27 Miami, Florida, USA Navigator Suite NS £16,089 £12,369 Disembark and transfer to the airport for your FREE>> Grand Suite GS £18,819 £15,059 th overnight flight to London> Fares & availability are based on 16 November 2022 departure Day 28 Arrive in London CRUISE DOWN THE AMAZON RIVER IN ULTRA-LUXURY BOOK TODAY WITH A LOW DEPOSIT, Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Itinerary is based on 16th November THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022. Jaguar PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 2022 departure

±Savings are based on two adults sharing a Deluxe Veranda Suite (F).*$400 on board spend is only applicable to 16th November 2022 departure date. 6★ refers to the cruise element only. ×Free 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 365 days prior to cruise, depending on eligibility. 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.

34 Blue Horizons | December 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7707 Blue Horizons | December 2020 35 Introducing the Indian Pacific Train... WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A TRANSCONTINENTAL YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL ONLY 7 JOURNEY UNLIKE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE ANY OTHER THE BRAND NEW TOUR SPACES PLEASE DO NOT DELAY – ONLY SEVEN TOUR SPACES AVAILABLE A journey aboard the iconic Indian AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £5,400± & EXCLUSIVE 2022 Pacific Train will whisk you between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney in PLUS, BOOK BY 5:00PM 31ST DECEMBER 2020 & SAVE UP comfort and style. Named for the two TO £950 OFF THE ADVERTISED FARES - EXCLUSIVELY FOR oceans the train encounters on its journey across READERS OF BLUE HORIZONS± the longest stretch of straight railway track in the EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Service, up world, a spectacular 4352km crossing. Step on board to 100 miles each way, for Medallion Suites (ME) and above** Wonders of ‡ for a three night all-inclusive rail journey you’ll never TWO NIGHT 5★ hotel stay in Perth, Australia, including breakfast forget. With its bold wedge-tailed eagle emblem THREE NIGHT journey on board the Indian Pacific train from Perth AUSTRALIA & symbolising the scope, range and significance of each to Sydney in a Gold Twin share cabin featuring: epic journey, the Indian Pacific traverses mountain ranges, – Off-train excursions× passes through arid deserts and goldfields, rocky valleys and – All-inclusive dining subtropical savannahs on its transcontinental crossings. – All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and NEW ZEALAND ++ Become rich with authentic Australian experiences as you non-alcoholic beverages mingle with like-minded travellers in the Outback Explorer OVERNIGHT 5★ hotel stay in Sydney, Australia, including breakfast‡ Lounge – the perfect place to enjoy a wide range of all- 15 nights all-inclusive cruising on board the luxurious inclusive refreshments as you catch glimpses of passing wildlife Silver Shadow, including: through wide picture windows. You will be struck by the – EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY $250 on board spending ornate styling of the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, reminiscent money for Medallion Suites (ME) & above* of old world rail travel. Dynamic menus showcase the finest – INCLUDED unlimited Wi-Fi & INCLUDED gratuities++ regional flavours available – from Top End barramundi, – Butler service for all suites locally produced beef and lamb and native Australian fare – Drinks in-suite and throughout the ship, including including wild rosella flower, there is plenty to savour. Champagne, select wines and spirits++ – Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open seating dining – Enrichment programmes and sophisticated entertainment – Superlative service with a staff to guest ratio of nearly one-to-one – INCLUDED in-suite dining and 24 hour room service – INCLUDED transportation into town in most ports of call TWO NIGHT 5★ hotel stay in Auckland, New Zealand, including Exclusive FEATURING A THREE 5★ HOTEL STAYS breakfast‡ Exclusive COMPLIMENTARY Exclusive LAUNCH SAVINGS NIGHT JOURNEY ON IN PERTH, SYDNEY COMPLIMENTARY Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights PRIVATE UK may be available on request>) and overseas transfers OF UP TO BOARD THE INDIAN & AUCKLAND $250 ON BOARD EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES ± CHAUFFEUR ‡ * Earn up to 53,998 worth £539 off your next booking ** PACIFIC TRAIN INCLUDED SPENDING MONEY £5,400 SERVICE with ROL Cruise††

th 25 nights departing 27 January 2022 Thu 10 Dunedin, New Zealand Sat 19 Auckland, New Zealand The south-easterly coast of New Zealand’s wild southern island Spend today exploring at your leisure (B) JANUARY 2022 FEBRUARY 2022 is a haven for outdoor adventures, with masses of raw scenic Sun 20 Auckland, New Zealand Book a Medallion Suite (ME) or above and your EXCLUSIVE Tue 1 ★ Adelaide & Broken Hill, Australia★ beauty and thrilling coastline. Heading the Otago Harbour, After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight Dunedin is a cosmopolitan city of culture and architectural COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the Arrive in Adelaide today where you have the choice of a to London> (B) splendour, with a distinctly tartan flare. Settled by the Scots airport in style** walking tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the world famous in 1848, the romantically misty valleys and moody landscapes, Mon 21 Arrive in London Thu 27 Fly from London to Perth, Australia> Adelaide Oval, or a coach tour of the city sights. This evening, continue to capture the hearts of visitors to these distant shores Book a Medallion Suite (ME) or above and your EXCLUSIVE enjoy a stop at Broken Hill, Australia’s silver capital and home Fri 28 Perth, Australia Fri 11 Akaroa, New Zealand COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to transfer to a unique artistic community (B, L, D) you home in style** Upon arrival, transfer to a 5★ hotel for your two night stay, Sat 12 Kaikoura, New Zealand Wed 2 ★ Blue Mountains – Sydney, Australia★ Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Meals on the tour are included as stated: including breakfast‡ Lodged between high mountains and the Pacific Ocean, on Awake this morning in the picturesque Blue Mountains and B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. All meals are included on the cruise Sat 29 Perth, Australia New Zealand’s South Island, it is said that no two views in admire the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the views Kaikoura are the same. Kaikoura’s claim to fame is its rich Spend today exploring at your leisure (B) at Jamison whilst you continue making your way to Sydney. abundance of marine life. Visitors have a 95% chance of ★ ★ Sun 30 Perth, Australia Kalgoorlie, Australia Upon arrival, transfer to a 5★ hotel for your overnight stay, spotting giant sperm whales, as well as dusky dolphins, orcas YOUR EXCLUSIVE This morning, transfer to the station and embark the Indian including breakfast‡ (B, L) and humpback whales. Additionally, New Zealand Fur Seals ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Pacific train for your three night journey to Sydney. Once out Thu 3 Sydney, Australia live in the shallow waters of the town’s peninsula, and surely there can be no greater experience than swimming alongside SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) of Perth the train soon enters the outback as it continues Transfer to the port and embark the luxurious Silver Shadow the playful marine mammal in its natural habitat towards the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert. Enjoy a for your all-inclusive voyage to Auckland (B) Sun 13 Picton, New Zealand Vista Suite VI £9,999 £8,299 modern Australian lunch as you head through the picturesque Fri 4 Eden, Australia (arrive midday) Classic Veranda Suite CV £11,499 £9,999 hills of the Avon Valley. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing on Sun 6 Hobart, Tasmania Mon 14 New Plymouth, New Zealand Deluxe Veranda Suite DX £11,999 £10,599 board (B, L, D) Mount Wellington’s looming, cloud-wisped form is an Tue 15 Wellington, New Zealand Mon 31 ★Nullarbor Plain, Australia★ ever-present sight as you explore booming Hobart, the New Zealand’s capital is a bright and breezy place with an Medallion Suite ME £17,699 £15,999 infectious, easy-going atmosphere. Known as the creative hub Rise this morning to the desert landscape of the Nullarbor cosmopolitan capital of Australia’s most southerly state. A Grand 1 bedroom Suite G1 £21,999 £19,699 of the South Pacific, there are shows to see, art installations to Plain and witness the spectacular sunrise. Waiting ahead is Royal 2 bedroom Suite R2 £27,699 £24,999 former British penal colony, nowadays Australia’s second- enjoy, and rich flavours to savour here. The sounds of rare and the charm of the once-thriving Nullarbor railway community oldest city is a place to live the free and easy life. Encircled beautiful birdlife fill the hills around the city Owner’s 2 bedroom Suite O2 £28,999 £26,999 – now ghost town – of Cook. Sit back and relax as the train by dramatic cliffs, landscaped gardens and rolling vineyards, Wed 16 Napier, New Zealand Solo fares are available from £10,999 continues across the longest single stretch of railway in the Hobart is also well stacked with cultural pursuits as well as Fri 18 Auckland, New Zealand world. Enjoy dinner on board followed by an evening at leisure offering astounding views from atop Mount Wellington Disembark and transfer to a 5★ hotel for your two night stay, JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR SPACE (B, L, D) Wed 9 Cruising Milford Sound including breakfast‡

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ALLURING ITALY EXPERIENCE THE GREEK & DALMATIAN & RIVIER A DIFFERENCE DELIGHTS 8 nights departing 13th August 2021 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR 8 nights departing 27th August th EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE & 17 September 2021 AUGUST 2021 PROMOTION Day 1 Fly from London to Athens, Greece> Fri 13 Fly from London to Rome, Italy> EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £5,000± Upon arrival, transfer to a 4★ hotel Upon arrival, transfer to a 4★ hotel INCLUDED pre-cruise 4★ hotel stays‡ ‡ for your overnight stay‡ for your overnight stay All-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising on Day 2 Athens, Greece Sat 14 Rome, Italy board the 6★ Seabourn Ovation or Transfer to the port in Piraeus and Transfer to the port in Seabourn Encore including: Civitavecchia and embark the - FREE on board spending money of up embark the 6★ Seabourn Ovation 6★ Seabourn Encore to $1,000 for Penthouse Suites (PH) Day 3 Monemvasia, Greece Sun 15 Portofino, Italy & above* Day 4 Katakolon (for Olympia), Greece - FREE Wi-Fi package for Penthouse Mon 16 Cannes, France (depart late pm) Day 5 Parga, Greece Suites (PH) & above++ Day 6 Brindisi (for Lecce), Italy (depart Tue 17 Le Lavandou, France - Spacious, all-suite accommodation Wed 18 Sete, France (depart late pm) all with sweeping views late pm) Thu 19 Palamos, Spain - Complimentary fine wines, spirits, Day 7 Dubrovnik, Croatia Fri 20 Palma de Mallorca, Spain soft drinks, Champagnes and ales Day 8 Zadar, Croatia (arrive late am) throughout your voyage++ Sat 21 Barcelona, Spain Day 9 Venice, Italy - All dining venues are complimentary – Disembark and transfer to the airport Disembark and transfer to the airport dine where, when and with whom for your return flight to London> you wish for your return flight to London> - Tipping is neither required nor expected YOUR EXCLUSIVE Flights (regional and premium class YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PRICES flights may be available on request>) and ROL CRUISE PRICES SUITE FULL ROL CRUISE overseas transfers SUITE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) PRICE (PP) JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE FARE (PP) PRICE (PP) Veranda Suite (V1) £3,599 £2,999 YOUR HOLIDAY, THEN NOTHING TO PAY Veranda Suite (V1) £3,899 £3,199 UNTIL 2021 Veranda Suite (V4) £4,499 £3,749 Veranda Suite (V4) £4,899 £3,999 PLUS, book by 5:00pm 31st December Penthouse Suite (PH) £6,199 £5,449 Penthouse Suite (PH) £6,799 £5,899 2020 to receive a FREE Champagne Spa Penthouse Suite (PS) £10,699 £9,299 Spa Penthouse Suite (PS) £11,199 £9,799 Gift Box – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Wintergarden Suite (WG) £15,399 £13,499 Signature Suite (SS) £14,399 £12,699 + Blue Horizons Grand Wintergarden ® Grand Wintergarden EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE CRUISE MILES Suite (GR) £21,199 £18,699 Suite (GR) £20,999 £18,999 Earn up to 75,996 when booking one of Solo fares are available from £6,099 Solo fares are available from £5,599 these incredible voyages, worth £759 off Itinerary, fares and availability are based on your next booking with ROL Cruise†† 17th September 2021

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38 Blue Horizons | December 2020 WIN A CASE OF SIX FINE WINES All of us here at ROL Cruise hope that you are keeping safe and well indoors during these different times we find ourselves in. That’s why we hope that you’ll find the addition of a crossword a good way to pass the time whilst you’re browsing through Blue Horizons. We could all do with a little pick me up and we hope that this will do the trick!

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Prices are per person based on two adults sharing, except single cabins, may increase or be withdrawn at any time. Offers apply to new bookings only. Ports may require a tender. >Will incur supplementary costs and may require an additional overnight stay. Flights may be indirect. >>Subject to availability. ‡Star ratings are ROL Cruise classified. If the named hotel is unavailable a suitable alternative will be provided. **Chauffeur Service is based on two adults sharing, mileage may be tiered depending on grade booked and additional mileage may be available at a supplement. ++Subject to the cruise line’s T&Cs. ^Subject to availability. *On board spend is per cabin. ±Savings are based on two adults sharing. +Free gift is based on one per booking, for UK mainland addresses only. If gift is a gift card, this is for UK addresses only.