Blue Horizons | October 2020

BLUE OCTOBER 2020 Horizons VOTED ‘NO. 1 MONTHLY CRUISE MAGAZINE’ BY ALL LEADING CRUISE LINES

Unveiling Queen Elizabeth’s Return to the UK

from only £589PP

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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE WITH THE UK & IRELAND’S NO. 1 OCEAN CRUISE SPECIALIST CRUISE NEWS HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER UNVEILING QUEEN ELIZABETH’S EDITION OF RETURN TO THE UK BLUE HORIZONS

n March 2021, Queen Elizabeth makes a momentous return to Jeremy Dickinson IBritish waters for an illuminating series of Mediterranean, Western Chairman, ROL Cruise Europe and British Isles voyages. Over ten months, she’ll call at over 100 ports in over 20 countries, culminating in her return ello and welcome to the October edition of to Melbourne in December. Highlights of her 2021 programme Blue Horizons! As we head into autumn, include scenic cruising around the coasts of England and Scotland, H we can begin to look forward to what 2021 together with a maiden port call in Genoa, Italy. Overnight stays in Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Lisbon further enhance her will bring. Now is a better time than ever to European itineraries, while stops in Singapore and Sri Lanka await book your dream cruise. As the world begins those venturing to Australia. to reopen, the deals available are the best we have seen in a very long time. From incredible TURN TO PAGES 04-07 FOR A SELECTION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH’S NEW SAILINGS savings to added benefits, we are continually working with our trusted cruise line partners to ensure you get the very best cruise deals before 5H SERVICE WITH ROL CRUISE anyone else. As the No.1 Agent for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, H H H H H we are proud to introduce the newest ship to the Fred. Olsen fleet on pages 14-16. Borealis ‘ROL – WINNERS AGAIN IN MY BOOK’ will embark on her Inaugural Voyage in spring Excellent service as always from the ROL team. 2021 and you are invited to be one of the first Very knowledgeable and helpful. Courteous and on board from only £599pp. Demand is high, attentive to all aspects of the booking procedure. so please don’t miss out!

H H H H H We are also delighted to present Queen ‘VERY GOOD’ Elizabeth’s return to the UK, with The Exclusive I found the lady who dealt with my request, her 2021 Upgrade Launch Promotion on pages name was Daisy, very helpful and friendly. She 04-07. Join Queen Elizabeth on a selection of explained everything very well and answered no-fly cruises on pages 04-05 discovering our any queries. Yes I would use ROL again. beautiful British Isles, Scandinavia, Portugal, plus much more – from only £589pp. Or on H H H H H pages 06-07 explore exciting destinations in the ‘POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM OF PEOPLE’ Mediterranean or unveil the Pearls of the Orient, Always helpful, experienced, polite and including the Suez Canal. As the Top Partner for knowledgeable staff. We feel we get very Cunard we anticipate that these itineraries will good service from the ROL team. sell fast, so please don’t miss out! H H H H H For more incredible launch promotions, please turn to pages 08-11 for Saga’s Brand New ‘EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM EXPERIENCED All-Inclusive No-Fly 2022 AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS’ Launch Promotion. These The staff are very helpful and reassuring when sailings are extremely popular, discussing cruises. All members of staff I have spoken so please don’t miss out and to are pleasant and friendly and their knowledge call to secure your holiday. is very useful. They promote confidence and honesty when arranging a cruise. Happy cruising!

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02 Blue Horizons | October 2020 CONTENTS REGULARS 04 - 07 CUNARD OCTOBER 2020 Unveiling Queen Elizabeth’s Return to the UK – The Exclusive 2021 Upgrade Promotion 08 - 11 SAGA The Brand New No-Fly All-Inclusive 2022 Launch Promotion

The Brand New 2022 Maiden No-Fly Circumnavigation of South America 12 - 13 P&O CRUISES 14 - 16 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES Introducing Brand New Ship Borealis – The Maiden No-Fly 2021 Launch Promotion

The Brand New No-Fly No Single Supplement Maiden Season Launch Promotion 18 - 19 PRINCESS® 20 - 21 HURTIGRUTEN The 2021 Maiden No-Fly Wildlife British Isles Expedition 22 - 23 EMERALD WATERWAYS 24 - 25 APT 28-29 26 - 27 UNIWORLD The All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury 2021 Venice & Gems of Northern Italy 20-21 26-27 River Cruise Sale 28 - 31 CELEBRITY CRUISES® 32 - 33 OCEANIA CRUISES® 34 - 35 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES® 36 - 37 SILVERSEA The 2022 All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Japan in the Springtime Discovery 39 HURTIGRUTEN EDITORIALS

17 JANE ARCHER

38 CROSSWORD Front cover image is Himeji Castle, Japan

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Blue Horizons | October 2020 03 FIRST WEEK ON SALE – A BRAND NEW & EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION

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BEST EVER COMPLIMENTARY COMPLIMENTARY JUST A DEPOSIT ON BOARD SPEND CAR PARKING# COMPLIMENTARY PAST REQUIRED TO OF UP TO OR STATEROOM PASSENGERS * OR COACH ± SECURE YOUR $540 TRANSFERS UPGRADES^ SAVE 5% HOLIDAY WELCOME QUEEN ELIZABETH BACK TO THE UK WITH A VOYAGE AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES Welcome back Queen Elizabeth to UK waters by joining her on a voyage around the British Isles. Sailing round-trip from Southampton, these voyages will celebrate the best of Britain’s coastline, whether that’s with immersive sail-bys of the Isle of Skye, or visiting iconic ports across the UK. Each voyage offers a unique way to take in the treasures of the British isles, whilst spending time on Queen Elizabeth in her home waters.

SCENIC BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY TREASURES OF THE BRITISH ISLES 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 16TH APRIL 2021 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 24TH JUNE 2021

APRIL 2021 JUNE 2021 Fri 16 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton Thu 24 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton Sat 17 Relaxing at sea Fri 25 St. Peter Port, Guernsey Sun 18 Liverpool, England Sat 26 Relaxing at sea Mon 19 Scenic cruising of Sound of Mull Sun 27 Glasgow (from Greenock), Scotland Mon 28 Belfast, Northern Ireland Tue 20 Scenic cruising of Isle of Skye Tue 29 Liverpool, England Wed 21 Belfast, Northern Ireland Wed 30 Relaxing at sea Thu 22 Relaxing at sea JULY 2021 Fri 23 Arrive in Southampton Thu 1 Arrive in Southampton YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES 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)

Inside IF £599 £589 Inside IF £699 £689 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ Balcony BA £799 £779 Balcony BB £849 £829 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Balcony Stateroom (A2)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Balcony Stateroom (A2)^ Club Balcony A1 £999 £979 Club Balcony A1 £1,199 £1,179 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess Grill Suite (P2)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess Grill Suite (P2)^ PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P1 £1,399 £1,369 Princess Grill Suite P1 £1,599 £1,569 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens Grill Suite (Q6)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens Grill Suite (Q6)^ Penthouse Suite Q3 £1,949 £1,899 Penthouse Suite Q3 £2,199 £2,159 Grand Suite Q1 £3,049 £2,989 Grand Suite Q1 £3,499 £3,429 FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only £879 FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only £1,029

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04 Blue Horizons | October 2020 ESCAPE TO SCANDINAVIA TREASURES OF PORTUGAL 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 27TH APRIL, 4TH JUNE & 18TH JULY 2021 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 14TH JUNE & 15TH AUGUST 2021

Day 1 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton Day 1 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton Day 4 - Copenhagen, Denmark (overnight) Day 3 St. Peter Port, Guernsey Day 5 Founded in the 12th century, Copenhagen is strikingly Day 5 La Coruña, Spain modern and richly traditional in equal measure, bringing Day 6 Oporto (from Leixões), Portugal you the ramparts of Hamlet’s Elsinore along with the latest From Leixões you can visit picture-perfect Porto, and let your in Scandinavian design style. And yet this former Viking inner photographer loose on this city full of great character. settlement still retains countless old world charms. The Little Your camera roll will no doubt feature the signature blue Mermaid, the gardens of Tivoli and impressive Royal Palaces and white tiles. Porto’s signature ceramics feature perhaps all add to the appeal of this wonderfully invigorating city most beautifully in the exteriors of the Carmo and Capela das Almas churches. Try to fit in the Ribiera district and the iron Day 6 Gothenburg, Sweden Dom Luis Bridge Day 7 Oslo, Norway Day 7 - Lisbon, Portugal (overnight) Day 9 Zeebrugge, Belgium Day 8 Day 11 Arrive in Southampton Day 11 Arrive in Southampton Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Itinerary is based on 27th April 2021 departure and Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Itinerary is based on 14th June 2021 departure and itineraries may operate in reverse/ports of call may vary on other dates ports of call may vary on other date YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES 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)

Inside IF £999 £979 Inside IF £1,149 £1,129 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ Balcony BA £1,299 £1,279 Balcony BA £1,499 £1,469 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Balcony Stateroom (A2)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Balcony Stateroom (A2)^ Club Balcony A1 £1,799 £1,769 Club Balcony A1 £2,099 £2,059 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess Grill Suite (P2)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess Grill Suite (P2)^ PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P1 £2,399 £2,359 Princess Grill Suite P1 £2,699 £2,649 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens Grill Suite (Q6)^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens Grill Suite (Q6)^ Penthouse Suite Q3 £3,299 £3,239 Penthouse Suite Q3 £3,849 £3,779 Grand Suite Q1 £5,199 £5,099 Grand Suite Q1 £5,999 £5,879 FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only £1,469 FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only £1,659 Fares & availability are based on 27th April 2021 departure Fares & availability are based on 14th June 2021 departure WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE TH ST 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 4 JULY & 1 AUGUST 2021 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE Day 1 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION Day 4 Cádiz, Spain Day 6 Barcelona, Spain (depart late night) BOOK WITH THE TOP PARTNER FOR CUNARD Day 8 Florence/Pisa (from Livorno), Italy Full board no-fly accommodation on board the iconicQueen Elizabeth Florence is one of Tuscany’s Renaissance treasures, with its including: red tiled roofs, tiny shops and wonderful architecture. For - Cunard’s BEST EVER stateroom upgrades^ many, this is the romantic capital of Italy and all that visit long - ± to return. Or visit Pisa to marvel at the mosaic façade and Past passengers save 5% * stained glass of the Duomo, gaze up at the tilting bell tower of - COMPLIMENTARY on board spending money of up to $540 – Enjoy on board spending money meaning you can treat Pisa or visit the beautiful gold and silver workshops huddled yourself throughout your voyage together over the River Arno OR Day 9 Rome (from Civitavecchia), Italy - Choose COMPLIMENTARY car parking# Day 11 Cartagena, Spain OR Day 12 Gibraltar (depart early pm) - COMPLIMENTARY coach transfers to begin your holiday in style Day 15 Arrive in Southampton - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Itinerary is based on 4th July 2021 departure and - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers ports of call may vary on other date - Bowls, croquet and paddle tennis YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) - 24-hour room service - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops Inside IF £2,299 £2,249 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony Stateroom (BE)^ Do you have a Cunard future cruise credit? Why not call us to Balcony BA £2,899 £2,839 see how you can use this towards one of the featured cruises? ^ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Balcony Stateroom (A2) PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 and receive a FREE Club Balcony A1 £3,999 £3,919 Champagne Gift Box – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess Grill Suite (P2)^ JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL STATEROOM/SUITE Princess Grill Suite P1 £5,299 £5,199 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens Grill Suite (Q6)^ EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Penthouse Suite Q3 £7,399 £7,249 Earn up to 23,318 Cruise Miles® when booking one Master Suite Q1 £11,899 £11,659 of these fantastic cruises, worth £233 off your next FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only £3,369 booking with ROL Cruise†† Fares & availability are based on 4th July 2021 departure

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SEPTEMBER 2021 city, boasting incredible history Mon 6 Fly from London to Barcelona, spanning over 2,000 years Spain>. Upon arrival, transfer Sun 19 Ibiza, Spain to the port and embark Queen Mon 20 Barcelona, Spain Elizabeth for your 14 night Disembark and transfer to the voyage airport for your return flight to Wed 8 Cannes, France London> Here on the French Riviera, Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Cannes is prized for its brilliant beaches, chic boutiques and YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE elegant nightspots. Visit the LAUNCH FARES nearby La Malmaison art gallery STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) or Palais des Festivals, a focal Ville e franche, Franc point for the annual throng of Inside IF £2,299 £2,259 film stars COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony of life. The public gardens of Stateroom (BE)^ Thu 9 Florence/Pisa (from Livorno), the Citadelle, art museums and Italy Balcony BA £2,799 £2,749 cafés cast a laid-back spell, COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club Fri 10 Ajaccio, Corsica, France while the Riviera’s grand names Balcony Stateroom (A2)^ Sun 12 Valencia, Spain of Nice, Antibes, Cannes and Club Balcony A1 £3,799 £3,729 Mon 13 Barcelona, Spain (depart late Monte Carlo are all within easy COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess night) reach Grill Suite (P2)^ Wed 15 Villefranche (for Nice), France Thu 16 Rome (from Civitavecchia), PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Italy Princess Grill Suite P1 £4,999 £4,899 Set within a beautiful natural COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens bay, the authentic fishing village Fri 17 Naples, Italy Grill Suite (Q6)^ Villefranche is a step back in Lying between two notable Penthouse Suite Q3 £6,799 £6,669 time. The charm and romance of volcanic regions, Mount Grand Suite Q1 £10,699 £10,489 its old town lies in the colourful Vesuvius and the Phlegraean FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only buildings and peaceful pace Fields, Naples is a fascinating £3,199

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06 Blue Horizons | October 2020 ENJOY AN UPGRADED EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE STATEROOM/SUITE EXPERIENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE WITH CUNARD’S BEST ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION EVER COMPLIMENTARY STATEROOM/SUITE UPGRADES BOOK WITH THE TOP PARTNER FOR CUNARD This unmissable launch promotion offers incredible Full board cruising on board the iconic Queen Elizabeth upgrades, meaning that you have the opportunity to including: elevate your cruise experience, without having the - Cunard’s BEST EVER stateroom upgrades^ extra cost to do so. Book an Inside stateroom and you - COMPLIMENTARY on board spending money of up to will enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Balcony $850 for all bookings* – Enjoy on board spending money stateroom, perfect for scenic cruising. Book a Club meaning you can treat yourself throughout your voyage; Balcony stateroom and get a taste for the suite life with sip Champagne, enjoy some relaxing spa treatments or a COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Princess Grill Suite. take those additional enriching shore excursions which Or, discover the epitome of the Cunard experience, for create memories of a lifetime when you book a Princess Grill Suite, you will enjoy a - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges COMPLIMENTARY upgrade to a Queens Grill Suite. - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers - Bowls, croquet and paddle tennis - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals YOUR ILLUSTRIOUS VOYAGE - 24-hour room service ON BOARD QUEEN ELIZABETH - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops Spacious decks offering a true feeling of freedom,Queen Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers Elizabeth’s world is elegant and inviting. The romance of yesteryear, distilled with the modern comforts of today. A Do you have a Cunard future cruise credit? place that pays homage to the past but embraces all that’s Why not call us to see how you can use this wonderful about life in the present. With subtle art deco towards one of the featured cruises? details and contemporary luxuries that enhance every PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 and receive a moment of your time on board. Take a moment for quiet FREE Champagne Gift Box – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of + contemplation with a book in her library, enjoy a cooling dip Blue Horizons in her pool, or savour a guest lecture from a specially invited JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR speaker. Eating and drinking is another pleasure she excels PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 in, with a choice of dining experiences to enjoy throughout the day and night – from that all-important cup of coffee EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® ® with breakfast to a late night snack after the theatre. Earn up to 30,878 Cruise Miles when booking one of these incredible voyages, worth £308 off Indulging on board is all part of the pleasure. your next booking with ROL Cruise†† PEARLS OF THE ORIENT – FEATURING THE SUEZ CANAL 24 NIGHTS DEPARTING 18TH OCTOBER 2021

OCTOBER 2021 the central Business District Mon 18 Fly from London to Barcelona, Wed 10 Singapore Spain>. Upon arrival, transfer Disembark and transfer to the to the port and embark Queen airport for your overnight flight Elizabeth for your 23 night to London> voyage Thu 11 Arrive in London Wed 20 Valletta, Malta Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Lined with Baroque buildings th YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE and enclosed within its 16 LAUNCH FARES A century city walls, this Maltese y STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE n n Kh a FARE (PP) FARE (PP) capital is a dream to explore o Om r W h, aterfall, Salala Inside IF £3,549 £3,479 Fri 22 Souda Bay, Greece COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Balcony NOVEMBER 2021 ^ Sun 24 Transit the Suez Canal Stateroom (BE) Thu 4 Colombo, Sri Lanka (depart late Balcony BA £4,349 £4,269 Mon 25 Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan night) COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Club (depart late night) ^ Mon 8 Port Kelang, Malaysia Balcony Stateroom (A2) Inland from Aqaba lies the Club Balcony A1 £5,749 £5,639 Tue 9 Singapore (overnight) astonishing and ancient hidden COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Princess As a city-state, Singapore is ^ city of Petra. Looming like Grill Suite (P2) both the country and its capital PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL a mirage that melts into the and this immaculately clean Princess Grill Suite P1 £6,949 £6,799 copper sandstone hills of the COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Queens region is one of many contrasts. ^ desert, this UNESCO world Ultra-modern skyscrapers Grill Suite (Q6) Penthouse Suite Q3 £8,349 £8,189 heritage site is a rare and overlook historic temples, while magnificent delight Grand Suite Q1 £15,749 £15,439 a tropical rainforest lies a few FREE upgrade to Single Oceanview from only Sat 30 Salalah, Oman miles outside the urban buzz of £4,939

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Istanbul, Turkey INCLUDED TRAVEL FREE ++ INCLUDED INSURANCE – LAUNCH CHAUFFEUR SHORE DRINKS, CORONAVIRUS SAVINGS SERVICE** OR EXCURSIONS GRATUITIES CANCELLATION OF UP TO PORT CAR INCLUDED× & FREE WI-FI++ COVER INCLUDED ± PARKING# 35%

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OF THE BLACK SEA GULF OF BOTHNIA 32 NIGHTS DEPARTING 21ST MAY 2022 17 NIGHTS DEPARTING 31ST JULY 2022 MAY 2022 JULY 2022 Sat 21 Embark Spirit of Adventure and depart Southampton Sun 31 Embark Spirit of Discovery and depart Dover Wed 25 Gibraltar AUGUST 2022 Sat 28 Tunis, Tunisia Tue 2 Skagen, Denmark Sun 29 Valletta, Malta Thu 4 Gdańsk, Poland Tue 31 Athens (from Piraeus), Greece Fri 5 - Stockholm, Sweden (arrive early JUNE 2022 Sat 6 evening – overnight) Wed 1 Cruise The Dardanelles Sweden’s capital extends across Thu 2 Constanza, Romania T a 14 islands strung together by a series l li Fri 3 Odessa, Ukraine nn of canals and bridges. Explore the , Sun 5 Batumi, Georgia Est beautifully preserved medieval quarter – onia Mon 6 Trabzon, Turkey Tue 7 Sinop, Turkey Gamla Stan, home to the royal palace – or visit some of the Thu 9 Varna, Bulgaria numerous museums and art galleries Fri 10 Nessebar, Bulgaria Mon 8 Kemi, Finland Sat 11 Istanbul, Turkey Wed 10 Tallinn, Estonia Mon 13 Iraklion, Crete Thu 11 - Riga, Latvia (arrive midday – overnight) Thu 16 Cagliari, Italy Fri 12 Sun 19 Lisbon, Portugal Mon 15 Gothenburg, Sweden Wed 22 Arrive in Southampton S Wed 17 Arrive in Dover inop, rkey Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Tu Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Standard Twin with Balcony J £10,372 £8,297 Standard Twin with Balcony K £4,999 £3,749 Deluxe Balcony E £14,615 £11,668 Deluxe Balcony with Balcony E £7,748 £5,811 Suite FF £21,215 £14,850 Suite GG £10,748 £6,986 Solo fares are available from £13,400 Solo fares are available from £5,322

Please note, Saga only accepts guests over 50, however someone over 40 can travel if the other guest is over 50. ^^Whenever possible, at least 500 yards from the nearest town centre. **Private Chauffeur up to 75 miles each way; shared chauffeur service from 76-250 miles. Additional miles can be purchased at a supplement. Booking conditions of Saga (ATOL 0308) Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

08 Blue Horizons | October 2020 YOUR SAGA EXPERIENCE INCLUDED TRAVEL INSURANCE++ – CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATION COVER INCLUDED Saga are working hard so you can travel with them again soon. Their EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE award winning cruises now offer more peace of mind: Saga Cruises WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR now include coronavirus cancellation cover, as well as optional ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE insurance as standard, or a price reduction if you don’t need it.

Your optional included travel insurance for over 50’s is on INCREDIBLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO 35%± – PLEASE DO all overseas holidays and includes up to £5m emergency NOT DELAY – FARES ARE INCREASING medical and repatriation cover for coronavirus. Saga now FREE Chauffeur Service, up to 250 miles each way** OR FREE car provide flexible cancellation cover should you need to cancel parking near the port# due to coronavirus medical conditions prior to departure. Optional travel insurance INCLUDED++ (reduction if not required, This cover is available under the additional cancellation treatment abroad for Covid-19 and repatriation to the UK included rights cover if you purchase optional travel insurance. as standard) SAGA PRICE PROMISE++ All-inclusive accommodation on board Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure including: Book early for the best deal with Saga’s price promise. - Drinks and gratuities INCLUDED++ Should Saga ever cut their prices, they’ll work out the - FREE Wi-Fi++ difference and pass the value of the saving back to you++. - All meals and snacks in every main speciality restaurant - FREE 24-hour room service A BALCONY FOR EVERY GUEST - Outdoor games area, sports court and deck games It’s one of the most distinctive feature: every cabin has a balcony, The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t need to giving you your own outside space. So whether you’re cruising worry about any foreign exchange rate fluctuation into Croatia, or around Greenland’s top destinations, you have FREE shuttle bus in most ports^^ your own place to relax, enjoy the views and fresh air, and watch the sun set as you head to another incredible destination. PLUS, BOOK BY 8:00PM 31ST OCTOBER 2020 TO RECEIVE A FREE CHAMPAGNE GIFT BOX – EXCLUSIVELY FOR READERS SUITE DREAMS OF BLUE HORIZONS+ For even more luxury, why not upgrade to a sumptuous JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY, Suite? They’re the most exclusive accommodation on offer, THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2022 packed with extra features and butler service designed EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE CRUISE MILES® to make your cruise even more special. Offering far more Earn up to 37,432 Cruise Miles® when booking one space up to a staggering 730 square feet per cabin, they of these fantastic cruises, worth £374 off your feature elegant living and dining areas and much more. next booking with ROL Cruise††

BRAND NEW THE MAIDEN CLASSIC ITINERARY FESTIVE TRADITIONS OF ISLANDS OF GREECE SPAIN AND HER ISLANDS 22 NIGHTS DEPARTING 13TH OCTOBER 2022 21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 18TH DECEMBER 2022 OCTOBER 2022 famous games began DECEMBER 2022 Thu 13 Embark Spirit of 3,000 years ago Sun 18 Embark Spirit of Discovery and depart Southampton Adventure and depart Sat 29 Palma de Mallorca, Thu 22 Funchal, Madeira Southampton Spain Fri 23 Santa Cruz, La Palma Mon 17 Malaga, Spain NOVEMBER 2022 Sat 24 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria HChristmas EveH Thu 20 Valletta, Malta Tue 1 Lisbon, Portugal Sun 25 - Santa Cruz, Tenerife HChristmas DayH Sat 22 Heraklion, Crete, Fri 4 Arrive in Southampton Mon 26 (arrive early pm – overnight) Greece Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing Tue 27 Arrecife, Lanzarote Sun 23 Mykonos, Greece at sea Wed 28 Agadir, Morocco (depart late night) Mon 24 Piraeus (for Athens), Fri 30 Casablanca, Morocco Greece Sat 31 Gibraltar (overnight – depart early am 1st) Tue 25 Milos, Greece HNew Year’s EveH Wed 26 Katakolon (for JANUARY 2023 Olympia), Greece Sun 1 HSpend New Year’s Day relaxing Just 45 minutes away at seaH from Katakolon by Tue 3 Lisbon, Portugal train is one of the most Wed 4 Leixões, Portugal fascinating historical Thu 5 - La Coruña, Spain (overnight) sites in the world – Fri 6 L l A e Sun 8 Arrive in Southampton is a Olympia, where the then reec bon rtug s, G Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea , Po

YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Standard Twin with Balcony J £7,039 £5,279 Standard Twin with Balcony K £5,999 £4,499 Deluxe Balcony with Balcony E £9,918 £7,438 Deluxe Twin with Balcony E £9,298 £6,043 Suite GG £13,758 £9,630 Suite GG £12,898 £8,383 Solo fares are available from £7,658 Solo fares are available from £7,180

To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 09 THE BR AND NEW 2022 MAIDEN NO-FLY CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF SOUTH AMERICA AMAZON RIVER H PANAMA CANAL H FALKLAND ISLANDS H CAPE HORN

UNMISSABLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO± 35%

EXCLUSIVE FREE FREE DRINKS, WI-FI, SPENDING MONEY TRAVEL FARES ARE CHAUFFEUR GRATUITIES & WORTH UP TO INCREASING ** EXCURSIONS INSURANCE SERVICE OR PORT * ++ – PLEASE DO # × INCLUDED CAR PARKING INCLUDED £1,500 NOT DELAY

YOUR 83 NIGHT MAIDEN GRAND SOUTH AMERICAN CIRCUMNAVIGATION DEPARTS 5TH JANUARY 2022

JANUARY 2022 Sun 6 Montevideo, Uruguay Wed 5 Embark Spirit of Adventure and depart Mon 7 Buenos Aires, Argentina Southampton Fri 11 Stanley, Falkland Islands Sun 9 Funchal, Madeira If you enjoy going off the beaten track, a visit to Wed 12 Porto Grande, Cape Verde the capital of the Falkland Islands is a definite must. Tue 18 HCruise the Amazon RiverH Stanley offers you a fantastic base from which to explore South Atlantic wildlife up close, take in Wed 19 Parintins, Brazil amazing astronomical sights and experience rugged Thu 20 - Manaus, Brazil (overnight) natural beauty Fri 21 Sun 13 HCruise around Cape HornH Sat 22 HCruise the Amazon RiverH Mon 14 Ushuaia, Argentina Sun 23 Santarém, Brazil Ushuaia’s sea, mountain and forest views have Mon 24 - HCruise the Amazon RiverH captivated tourists for years; even the most reticent Tue 25 of travellers will find themselves impressed by its Thu 27 Fortaleza, Brazil breathtaking vistas and opportunities to explore the Sun 30 Salvador, Brazil (depart late night) local wilderness FEBRUARY 2022 Wed 16 Punta Arenas, Chile Wed 2 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (overnight – depart late am) Sat 19 Puerto Chacabuco, Chile (depart late night) Thu 3 Hot all year round and with a tropical rainforest Mon 21 Puerto Montt, Chile (depart late night) extending down to the sea, it’s easy to understand Thu 24 Valparaiso, Chile why Rio de Janeiro is known as “Cidade Maravihosa” (“The Marvellous City”) Mon 28 Callao (for Lima), Peru (overnight)

**Private Chauffeur Service is up to 250 miles each way; shared Chauffeur Service from 76-250 miles. Additional mileage may be available at a supplement. ++If travel insurance is not required, there will be a reduction. Coronavirus cover is included as standard. For added reassurance while you’re away, Saga’s cruises also include optional travel insurance with up to £5m coronavirus medical cover. ^^Wherever possible, at least 500 yards from the nearest town centre. Please note, Saga only accepts guests over 50, however someone over 40 can travel if the other guest is over 50. Booking conditions of Saga (ATOL 0308) Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

10 Blue Horizons | October 2020 YOUR GRAND VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

FOUR DAYS CRUISING THE AMAZON RIVER You’ll spend plenty of time cruising the Amazon River, home to the world’s largest rainforest, an exotic EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE landscape filled with staggering levels of biodiversity. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE Whilst in Stanley, be sure to visit Gypsy Cove – just outside the town – where you might be able to spot the local population of penguins who share these magical islands with humans. EXCLUSIVE VALUE WHEN BOOKING WITH ROL CRUISE CRUISE AROUND CAPE HORN • EXCLUSIVE FREE SPENDING MONEY OF UP TO Cape Horn is widely considered the most southerly point £1,500* – BOOK with ROL Cruise and we will send you of South America, and marks the northern boundary of FREE spending money to use how you choose. Indulge the Drake Passage; for centuries it has been regarded as a major milestone by which sailing ships carrying trade in a relaxing spa treatment on board, treat yourself goods around the world marked their passage. to something in the boutique on board or even put it towards exciting shore excursions×. However you FULL DAYTIME TRANSIT OF choose to spend is entirely up to you

THE PANAMA CANAL st Undeniably, Panama’s biggest attraction is the Panama • PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31 October 2020 to receive a Canal, a modern day wonder of the world. Its role in FREE Case of South American Wine - EXCLUSIVELY for revolutionising maritime trade and the sheer feat of readers of Blue Horizons+ engineering skill makes the canal a fascinating transit. • EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE CRUISE MILES® Earn up to 141,132 Cruise Miles®, worth £1,411 off your next booking, only when you book with ROL Cruise – Ask for more information†† • INCREDIBLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO 35%± – PLEASE DO NOT DELAY – FARES ARE INCREASING • Saga Price Promise – Book Early for the Best Deal – Should Saga ever cut their prices, they’ll work out the difference and pass the value of the saving back to you++ • FREE Chauffeur Service, up to 250 miles each way** OR FREE car parking near the port# • Travel insurance INCLUDED with Coronavirus cover++ • All-inclusive no-fly cruising on boardSpirit of Adventure including: - 554 all-balcony cabins including over 100 single cabins - Drinks, gratuities++ & shore excursions× INCLUDED++ - FREE Wi-Fi++ - All meals and snacks in every main speciality restaurant MARCH 2022 - FREE 24-hour room service Tue 1 Callao (for Lima), Peru (depart early pm) • The currency on board is pound sterling, so you Thu 3 Machala, Ecuador won’t need to worry about any foreign exchange rate fluctuation Fri 4 Guayaquil, Ecuador • FREE shuttle bus in most ports^^ Mon 7 Flamenco Marina, Panama Tue 8 HFull Daytime Transit of the Panama CanalH YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE Colón, Panama (arrive late night – overnight) ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES CABIN GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE Wed 9 Colón, Panama FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Fri 11 Cartagena, Colombia Standard Twin with Balcony L £24,285 £18,213 Sat 12 Santa Marta, Colombia Deluxe Twin Mon 14 Willemstad, Curaçao with Balcony A £45,043 £29,277 Suite EE £54,283 £35,283 Wed 16 St. John’s, Antigua Solo fares are available from £31,100< Wed 23 Ponta Delgada, Azores JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR Sat 26 Lisbon, Portugal MAIDEN SOUTH AMERICA CIRCUMNAVIGATION Tue 29 Arrive in Southampton THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

To book this magniicent cruise call todayFREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 11 AURORA’S 2022 NO-FLY GRAND WORLD CRUISE

JUST A DEPOSIT EXCLUSIVE ON BOARD USE YOUR REQUIRED FREE PRIVATE SPEND NO TIPS FUTURE CRUISE TO SECURE YOUR GRAND WORLD OF UP TO REQUIRED++ CREDIT TO UK CHAUFFEUR SECURE YOUR CRUISE THEN SERVICE** £1,790* NOTHING TO PAY HOLIDAY UNTIL LATE 2021

YOUR 99 NIGHT GRAND WORLD CRUISE Aurora will set sail on a world cruise for the first time since DEPARTS 3RD JANUARY 2022 2017, offering you the opportunity to embark on a Western JANUARY 2022 Circumnavigation for 99 nights. This is the journey you’ve Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service always dreamed of. The journey of a lifetime, certain to ink will transfer you to the port in style** indelible memories into your mind. This is your time to taste Mon 3 Embark Aurora, exclusively for adults, and depart the captivating cultures, sample the exotic experiences, and Southampton for your 99 night world cruise behold the world wonders you’ve always longed to. This is Fri 7 Santa Cruz, Tenerife more than a holiday. This is a life-changing adventure. Thu 13 Bridgetown, Barbados (depart late evening) Sat 15 Willemstad, Curaçao TIME STOPS ON A WORLD CRUISE Mon 17 Full Daytime Transit of the Panama Canal A world cruise gives you the opportunity to slow down, allowing you Thu 20 Santa Cruz – Huatulco, Mexico to absorb everything at your own pace and enjoy every precious Sun 23 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico moment. Only unpack once so you have ample time to yourself to Wed 26 - San Francisco, California, USA (overnight) do the things you don’t usually have time to do; why not pamper Thu 27 HVOYAGE HIGHLIGHTH You’ll have ample time to really discover the Golden City. yourself with a dip in the Jacuzzi or a rejuvenating spa treatment××. Explore Alcatraz Island× – synonymous with Al Capone’s incarceration – climb the famous wind in Lombard Street, shop VALUE ‘til you drop in glam Union Square or simply saunter through the Golden Gate Park, home to the beautiful Japanese Tea A world cruise is inclusive of meals, accommodation, an enriching Garden daytime and evening entertainment programme, plus use of the FEBRUARY 2022 facilities on board. This journey represents exceptional value for Tue 1 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (overnight) money, plus, with your exclusive ROL Cruise launch benefits including Wed 2 an exclusive free Private UK Chauffeur Service** and National Trust Mon 7 Cross the International Date Line Gift Membership+ for all bookings, you can be sure that you are Wed 9 Apia, Samoa Islands booking the best deal. Fri 11 Suva, Fiji Mon 14 - Auckland, New Zealand (overnight) EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE PORTS OF CALL Tue 15 HVOYAGE HIGHLIGHTH This has to be the No.1 reason to take a world cruise. Think of all those Wed 16 Tauranga, New Zealand places you’ve always wanted to visit and then imagine seeing them all Thu 17 Bay of Islands, New Zealand H H in one journey. In just one journey you can visit over 26 ports across 19 Sun 20 - Sydney, Australia (overnight) VOYAGE HIGHLIGHT Mon 21 Make the most of your overnight stay in one of the most countries ensuring you endure experiences that are unique to travelling beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy exploring the iconic sites by sea, from cruising beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to gliding right from Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to into the heart of Japan as you will enjoy two full days in Tokyo. the miles of ocean coastline and sandy beaches Wed 23 Brisbane, Australia (depart late night)

Booking conditions of P&O Cruises (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

12 Blue Horizons | October 2020 EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PROMOTION

PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT – EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES WILL INCREASE 8:00PM 31ST OCTOBER 2020 EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for all bookings, up to 100 miles each way** – Book your world cruise with ROL Cruise and we’ll pay for your transfers to and from the port, allowing you to relax as soon as you leave home 99 nights full board cruising on board Aurora, exclusively for adults, including: - ON BOARD SPEND of up to £1,790* for all bookings – Enjoy on board spending money meaning you can treat yourself throughout your voyage; sip champagne, enjoy some relaxing spa treatments or take those additional enriching shore excursions which create memories of a lifetime PLEASE - NO TIPS required on board++ DON’T MISS OUT - OVERNIGHT STAYS on board in San Francisco, Honolulu, – EXCLUSIVE ROL Auckland, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Dubai CRUISE FARES - A range of tantalising restaurants offering culinary WILL INCREASE masterpieces to informal buffets ST 8:00PM 31 - A choice of pools to relax and unwind in or simply soak up the OCTOBER 2020 sun on the spacious deck - Take part in one of many on board activities including guest speakers, films, dance lessons and much more JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR GRAND WORLD Sun 27 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea CRUISE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL LATE 2021 MARCH 2022 Sat 5 - Tokyo, Japan (overnight) HVOYAGE HIGHLIGHTH EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Sun 6 Japan’s sprawling capital, Tokyo, is a destination always on Earn up to 44,198 when booking this incredible the move. If you are not dazzled by the neon lights of modern world cruise, worth £441 off your next booking shopping centres, then you will find solace and peace in a number of gardens. Rich in history, Tokyo is a modern city with ROL Cruise†† built on old patterns and ancient Japan is still apparent in the local handicrafts, lantern-lit yakitori (grilled chicken) stands and historic temples. Offering you the best of both worlds, Tokyo is an awe-inspiring destination to visit HYOUR WORLD CRUISE HIGHLIGHTSH Tue 8 Kagoshima, Japan Fri 11 - Hong Kong, China (overnight – depart late evening) Sat 12 32,000 7 Wed 16 Singapore NAUTICAL MILES OVERNIGHT STAYS Thu 17 Port Kelang, Malaysia Fri 18 Penang, Malaysia Mon 21 Colombo, Sri Lanka (depart late night) 99 26 19 Sat 26 - Dubai, UAE (overnight – depart early pm) NIGHTS DESTINATIONS COUNTRIES Sun 27 HVOYAGE HIGHLIGHTH On the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, this exotic cruise destination boasts world-renowned structures, PLUS, FULL TIME DAYTIME TRANSITS enviably glamorous resorts and a pioneering industrial OF THE PANAMA & SUEZ CANALS infrastructure. Home to the tallest building in the world – the soaring Burj Khalifa – and bustling spice souks, the city offers a unique blend of cultural traditions and cosmopolitan lifestyle YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PRICES CABIN GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) Mon 28 Muscat, Oman APRIL 2022 Inside PF £12,889 Mon 4 Full Daytime Transit of the Suez Canal Sea view LF £14,889 Balcony GF £21,049 Thu 7 Valletta, Malta (depart late evening) Balcony GD £21,689 Sun 10 Cádiz, Spain Balcony GB £22,099 Wed 13 Arrive in Southampton ALL SUITES HAVE SOLD OUT – LIMITED AVAILABILITY Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur will be awaiting your Solo prices are available from £20,729 arrival to transfer you home in style** Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Please note, a day may be lost/gained when PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT – EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE ST crossing the International Date Line FARES WILL INCREASE 8:00PM 31 OCTOBER 2020

Booking conditions of P&O Cruises (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

To book this magniicent cruise call todayFREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 13 INTRODUCING FRED. OLSEN’S NEW SHIP H BOREALIS H THE NO-FLY MAIDEN SEASON LAUNCH PROMOTION

EXCLUSIVE FEATURING FREE FROM 5% A BRAND NEW ON BOARD ONLY DISCOUNT INAUGURAL SPEND OF UP TO FOR OCEANS ITINERARY £400* £599PP MEMBERS±

H BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SAIL ON BOARD THE NEWEST SHIP IN THE FRED. OLSEN FLEET, BOREALIS H

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION As the No.1 Agent for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, ROL Cruise are proud to introduce Borealis, the Maiden BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SAIL ON BOARD BOREALIS DURING No-Fly 2021 Launch Promotion. Joining the fleet in HER 2021 MAIDEN SEASON Spring 2021, the arrival of Borealis heralds in a proud Full board cruising on board new ship, Borealis, including: - on board spend of up to * new era with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. You will also EXCLUSIVE FREE £400 - More space throughout the ships and wider range of Balcony enjoy incredible benefits includingexclusive free on Cabins and Suites * board spending money – only available when you - Original artwork and premium décor book with ROL Cruise. We anticipate demand to be - An all-weather swimming pool with a retractable roof high, so please do not delay and secure your holiday - A wide choice of restaurants, lounges and bars today with just a deposit, then pay nothing until - All meals throughout your cruise from five course à la carte next year. dining to casual buffets and late night snacks - Culinary demonstration and wine tasting venues INTRODUCING BOREALIS - A classic two-tiered theatre Borealis will fit effortlessly within Fred. Olsen Cruise - Additional spa facilities including a thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool and more treatment rooms – why not use your Lines’ fleet of ships carrying less than 1,400 guests EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend to treat yourself to a and will be the perfect choice for guests who prefer to relaxing spa treatment?* enjoy a more intimate cruise experience. - A truly British cruise experience with all English-speaking crew - FREE tea and coffee on board (at selected venues) Much like the other ships in the fleet,Borealis has - Every night a different show – from comedians, to musicians, her own unique style, perfect for celebrating the to the ship’s own show company romanticism of cruising on a ship full of personality - Captain’s drinks party and Gala Buffet and plenty of new to the fleet features for guests to All current port supplements and taxes enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned Fred. Olsen traveller, The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t be affected or have yet to experience their friendly ambience, by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation , book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 to receive a you’ll delight in the new features available on board, PLUS FREE Bettys Gift – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ including even more Balcony Cabins and Suites, an JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED all-weather swimming pool with a retractable roof CABIN and a wide choice of restaurants, lounges and bars EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® all designed with original artwork and a premium Earn up to 11,998 when booking one of these maiden voyages, worth £119 off your next booking décor. Guests will also find a classic two-tiered theatre with ROL Cruise†† so everyone will have a great view of the show.

Please note, Borealis is a new ship to the Fred. Olsen fleet and is not a new ship. ±Oceans Club members discount will be applied at time of booking. ++Please note, free all-inclusive drinks package and free gratuities are only applicable to 23rd April 2021 departure. Further T&Cs apply. Booking conditions of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (ATOL 5016) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

14 Blue Horizons | October 2020 PLEASE DO NOT DELAY, DEMAND IS HIGH

H BOREALIS H THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 INAUGURAL VOYAGE IN SEARCH OF THE AURORA BOREALIS FREE ALL-INCLUSIVE DRINKS PACKAGE & FREE GRATUITIES FOR ALL BOOKINGS++

Stag, Loch Torridon Northern Lights, Norway

6 nights departing 23rd April 2021 16 nights departing 16th November 2021 APRIL 2021 Cruising Loch Eriboll NOVEMBER 2021 Tue 23 - Alta, Norway (two Tue 16 Embark and Wed 24 night stay) Fri 23 Embark Borealis and Borealis Mon 26 Lerwick, Shetland depart Liverpool Thu 25 Alta, Norway depart Liverpool Islands Hammerfest, Norway Wed 17 Belfast, Northern (overnight) Sat 24 Belfast, Northern Ireland Tue 27 Kirkwall, Orkney Fri 26 Hammerfest, Norway Ireland Fri 19 Ålesund, Norway Sat 27 Narvik, Norway Islands Sat 20 Cross Arctic Circle Mon 29 Trondheim, Norway Sun 25 Cruising Loch DECEMBER 2021 Wed 28 Relaxing at sea 66°33’ Torridon Sun 21 - Tromsø, Norway Thu 2 Arrive in Liverpool Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing Cruising Loch Broom Thu 29 Arrive in Liverpool Mon 22 (overnight) at sea

YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PRICES YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PRICES CABIN GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) CABIN GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) Interior I £599 Interior I £1,999 Ocean View F £699 Ocean View F £2,199 Terrace Cabin TC £1,149 Terrace Cabin TC £3,599 Balcony Junior Suite BJ £1,299 Balcony Junior Suite BJ £4,399 Premier Suite PS £1,749 Premier Suite PS £5,999 Solo cabins are available from £999 Solo cabins are available from £3,199

THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 THE NO-FLY 2021 SPANISH CITY BREAK CANARY ISLANDS WINTER ESCAPE

La Coruña, Spain Santa Cruz, Tenerife

5 nights departing 2nd December 2021 14 nights departing 7th December 2021 DECEMBER 2021 location, and the access DECEMBER 2021 Tue 14 - Santa Cruz, Tenerife Thu 2 Embark and port for Bilbao. Getxo’s Wed 15 (overnight) Borealis Tue 7 Embark Borealis and depart Liverpool wonderful beaches, depart Liverpool Thu 16 San Sebastian, Fri 3 Relaxing at sea beautiful architecture La Gomera Sat 4 La Coruña, Spain and truly impressive Sat 11 Las Palmas, Gran Sun 5 Getxo (for Bilbao), monuments include the Canaria Fri 17 Santa Cruz, La Palma Spain UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Sun 12 Arrecife, Lanzarote The underrated Getxo Bridge – the world’s Tue 21 Arrive in Liverpool in Northern Spain, is oldest transport bridge Mon 13 Puerto del Rosario, Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing an attractive seaside Mon 6 Arrive in Liverpool Fuerteventura at sea

YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PRICES YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PRICES CABIN GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) CABIN GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) Interior I £599 Interior I £1,499 Ocean View F £649 Ocean View F £1,699 Terrace Cabin TC £999 Terrace Cabin TC £2,699 Balcony Junior Suite BJ £1,199 Balcony Junior Suite BJ £3,299 Premier Suite PS £1,799 Premier Suite PS £4,699 INCREDIBLE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PRICES AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS Solo cabins are available from £2,399

To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 15 THE BRAND NEW NO-FLY NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAIDEN SEASON LAUNCH PROMOTION

BE ONE OF THE FIRST EXCLUSIVE SAVE 5% TO SAIL ON FREE UP TO DISCOUNT BOARD ON BOARD ± * FOR OCEANS BOLETTE OR SPEND 40% MEMBERS± BOREALIS

THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 AZORES DISCOVERY FAROE ISLANDS DISCOVERY

Ponta Delgada, Azores Bordoy Island, Faroe Islands

14 nights departing 25th March 2021 7 nights departing 17th April 2021 Embark Bolette and depart Dover - Lerwick, Shetland Embark Bolette and depart Dover - Praia da Vitória, Azores - Islands - Klaksvik, Faroe Islands - Cruising by Cape Enniberg, Horta, Azores (overnight) - Ponta Delgada, Azores - Funchal, Cruising by Vestmanna Cliffs, Streymoy, Cruising by Gásadalur Madeira - Leixões (for Oporto), Portugal (arrive early pm) (Goose Valley), Cruising by Hestur & Koltur, Tórshavn, Faroe (arrive pm – overnight) - Arrive in Dover Islands - Tórshavn, Faroe Islands - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands - Arrive in Dover YOUR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH PRICES YOUR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH PRICES CABIN (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE FULL PRICE ROL CRUISE PRICE CABIN (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE FULL PRICE ROL CRUISE PRICE Interior H £3,323 £1,899 Interior H £1,678 £959 Ocean View E £3,148 £2,099 Ocean View E £1,648 £1,099

THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 THE MAIDEN NO-FLY 2021 BALEARIC ISLANDS SCENIC SCOTLAND

FEATURING MALLORCA’S Dalt Vila, Ibiza ‘NIGHT

OF FIRE’

Lerwick, Shetland Islands

17 nights departing 15th June 2021 5 nights departing 28th August 2021

Embark Borealis and depart Liverpool - Cádiz, Spain - Mahón, Embark Borealis and depart Liverpool - Kirkwall, Orkney Menorca - Ciutadella, Menorca - Palma, Mallorca (overnight) - Islands - Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Cruising past Duart Castle, Palma, Mallorca (depart early am) - Ibiza, Spain - Cruising by Cruising Sound of Mull, Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), Benirras Beach at sunset - Puerto d’Alcudia, Mallorca - La Savina, Cruising Fingal’s Cave, Isle of Staffa - Arrive in Liverpool Formentera, Spain - Gibraltar - Arrive in Liverpool

YOUR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH PRICES YOUR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH PRICES CABIN (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE FULL PRICE ROL CRUISE PRICE CABIN (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE FULL PRICE ROL CRUISE PRICE Superior Ocean View B £6,123 £3,499 Superior Ocean View B £2,010 £1,149

JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN

Please note, Bolette and Borealis are new ships to the Fred. Olsen fleet and are not new ships. *On board spend is for all bookings. ±Oceans Club members discount will be applied at time of booking. Further T&Cs apply. Booking conditions of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (ATOL 5016) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

16 Blue Horizons | October 2020 To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7705

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Jane Archer is one of the UK’s leading cruise journalists and cruise expert for the Daily Telegraph. She has been sharing her experiences with Blue Horizons’ readers for the past 13 years. “I couldn’t wait to cruise again...”

hhh. Don’t tell them in charge but I have just been on a cruise. On in Vietnam on the back of a i the ocean! Yes I know that at the moment we are not supposed to motorbike on a cruise along rin S nto Sa but after spending more than five months landlocked I could not wait the Mekong River. Jane in to get back on the high seas – and neither could my husband. We had a wonderful time. Closer to home, I’ve seen spectacular palaces and priceless artworks in St. Petersburg, celebrated Christmas on cruises Life has been so strange since March, when we were on a Seabourn along the Rhine and Danube Rivers, marvelled at the majesty of the cruise in Australia that was cut short because of Covid. I don’t think a day has gone by since then when I have not thought wistfully about all Norwegian fjords. In the Mediterranean, I’ve also been lucky enough to the cruises I should have been on this year, or all the new ocean and visit so many world-class cities – the likes of Rome, Florence, Venice, river ships that I was lined up to visit. Or not looked longingly at all the Barcelona – that are either on the water or close by. I could have seen fabulous cruise holidays ROL is offering for 2021 and beyond. In Japan, them on all on a land tour, I know, but it is so much easier on a cruise. around the Adriatic, to Norway, from the UK and so many more. I wonder just how many of you are in the same boat (pun intended!), having had And that’s a key word. Easy. You get on board, unpack once, go to sleep this year’s cruises cancelled or postponed. in one destination and wake in another. The cruise I’ve just done was on a small ship hopping around the Greek Isles – favourite islands such Unlikely as it might sound, there is something positive to take away from as Santorini and Mykonos, but also places that are so tucked away the this pandemic. Namely, it has reinforced just how much we all miss our only way to get to them, apart from on a cruise, is by ferry. Packing, wonderful cruise holidays and can’t wait to get back to sea. unpacking, negotiating ferry timetables, waiting in terminals. Talk about Just think. Whether you prefer big or small ships, like to stay close to hard work. home or want to see the world, travel alone or with your loved ones, fancy exploring one of the world’s great rivers, there is a cruise for you. Did we have any worries about travelling during a pandemic? Not at all. Indeed, with all the new protocols cruise lines (and also the airports and Whichever ship you choose, you will be looked after by caring crew airlines) have put in place, everyone on board felt very safe. who give their all to ensure you have a great time, dine like kings from morning until night and always have friendly bar staff ready to pour We were not allowed on the ship until our temperatures and blood your favourite tipple. Choose the newest ships and you’ll enjoy levels of oxygen levels had been taken, and they were checked again every day – luxury and facilities that far outstrip the most highly-rated hotels in the a quick and painless (and oddly reassuring) process. world. And of course you’ll visit spectacular places and build so many wonderful memories. Using a neat machine, all cabins were fumigated every other day, customer-facing crew wore masks or face-shields and, rather than self- Lockdown was a perfect opportunity to reflect on all service buffets, our meals were served to us. Other cruise lines will be the great experiences I’ve implementing at least the same protocols when they return to service, had on cruises, whether as well as a reduction of guests on board to allow for social distancing. on the oceans or rivers. Importantly, none of this detracted from the holiday one bit. Penguin-spotting on voyages to the South To be clear, I don’t suggest ignoring Foreign Office advice against ocean Pole and looking out for cruising as it invalidates almost all travel insurance policies, but reminds polar bears in the Arctic, keen cruisers to get ready for when that guidance is lifted. And bear in tip-toeing around wildlife mind that river cruising is allowed now in countries on the green list. The with no fear of humans folk at ROL can advise on that. in the Galápagos, seeing the spectacular temple of We loved our Greece cruise so much we booked to go on the Douro Angkor Wat in Cambodia and River in Portugal. I’m keeping my fingers crossed I will soon be enjoying P touring around Ho Chi Minh City olar Bears another fabulous cruise. Wish me luck!

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Québec, Canada

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18 Blue Horizons | October 2020 BALTIC HERITAGE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 15TH MAY, & SUMMER SOLSTICE 10TH JULY & 4TH SEPTEMBER 2021 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 12TH JUNE & 21ST AUGUST 2021

Day 1 Embark Regal Princess and depart Southampton Day 1 Embark Regal Princess and depart Southampton Day 4 Gdańsk (from Gdynia), Poland Day 3 Haugesund, Norway Day 5 Visby, Sweden Day 4 Skjolden/Sognefjord, Norway PLEASE DO NOT DELAY – EXCLUSIVE FARES WILL INCREASE Day 6 Stockholm, Sweden Day 5 Olden, Norway Day 6 Trondheim, Norway Day 7 Tallinn, Estonia Day 8 Honningsvåg (for North Cape), Norway Day 8 - St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) HRecommended Excursion×: North Cape by Helicopter H × Day 9 Recommended Excursion : A Special Evening of Russian Marvel at bird’s-eye view of Honningsvåg, beautiful Tunes and Ballet the famous Gjesaerstappane, an island teeming with bird life An overnight stay on board allows you to watch as dance on an exciting flight with lively commentary by the pilot takes centre stage when you enjoy a night of culture in St. Petersburg at a performance by a local ballet company. Day 9 Tromsø, Norway H × Dressed in your finery, attend a full-length production at one Recommended Excursion : Polar Museum & Husky Camp of the city’s historic theatres and enjoy a glass of sparkling Take a scenic drive across Tromsø to the mountainous wine during intermission – the perfect evening after a day of Kvaløya Island, home of the Husky Camp and meet some of sightseeing the dogs that participate in the Finnmarksløpet, the world’s northernmost sled dog race Day 10 Helsinki, Finland Day 10 Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway Day 12 Copenhagen, Denmark Day 12 Ålesund, Norway Day 13 Kristiansand, Norway Day 13 Bergen, Norway Day 15 Arrive in Southampton Day 15 Arrive in Southampton Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

Tallinn, Estonia North Cape, Norway YOUR EXCLUSIVE YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES FROM ROL CRUISE FARES FROM STATEROOM/SUITE ROL CRUISE FARE FROM (PP) STATEROOM/SUITE ROL CRUISE FARE FROM (PP) Interior £1,459 Interior ^ £1,459 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom^ Deluxe Balcony £1,649 Deluxe Balcony £1,649 Mini Suite £2,239 Mini Suite £2,239 Suite £2,999 Suite £3,299 Solo fares are available on request Solo fares are available on request Itinerary, fares and availability are based on 15th May 2021 Itinerary, fares and availability are based on 12th June 2021 departure and ports of call may vary on other dates departure and ports of call may vary on other date

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Sat 18 Embark Regal Princess and depart Southampton EXCLUSIVE FARES - PLEASE DO NOT DELAY, FARES WILL Sat 25 Boston, Massachusetts, USA INCREASE 8:00PM 31ST OCTOBER 2020 Sun 26 Bar Harbor, Maine, USA INCREDIBLE FREE INSIDE TO BALCONY STATEROOM Mon 27 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (arrive late am) UPGRADES^ Tue 28 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking at the port when you book a Suite# Thu 30 Québec City, Québec, Canada (arrive midday – overnight) Full board no-fly cruising on boardRegal Princess including: HRecommended Excursion×: Old Québec Walking Tour & ADD ALL OF THE BELOW PERKS FOR JUST £35PP PER DAY: Tea At Château Frontenac - Premium Drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities++ Enjoy a walking tour of Old Québec, followed by a delicious PLUS tea at Château Frontenac - PRINCESS MEDALLIONCLASSTM experience featuring OCTOBER 2021 expedited arrival, touchless stateroom entry, on demand services, family and friends locator and an interactive Fri 1 Québec City, Québec, Canada voyage timeline Sat 2 Saguenay, Canada - Engaging entertainment including enthralling theatre Mon 4 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada productions and live musicians Wed 6 St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada - COMPLIMENTARY dining options including Crafted by Curtis Stone, 24-hour buffet, 24-hour international café, Tue 12 Arrive in Southampton poolside grill, ice cream bar, pizzeria, afternoon tea or Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea 24-hour room service - Variety of bars including Crooners Martini Bar and YOUR EXCLUSIVE Château Frontenac, Québec City Wheelhouse bar ROL CRUISE FARES FROM - Movies under the Stars at the poolside theatre STATEROOM/SUITE ROL CRUISE FARE FROM (PP) - Blissful retreats on board including the Lotus Spa® or ×× Interior £2,899 The Sanctuary ^ JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom STATEROOM/SUITE & THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Deluxe Balcony £3,199 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Mini Suite £4,369 Earn up to 12,998 when booking one of these incredible voyages, worth off your next booking Suite £6,499 £129 with ROL Cruise†† Solo fares are available on request

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To book any of these magnificent cruises call today FREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 19 BRAND NEW ITINERARY JOIN MS MAUD DURING HER SMALL SHIP THE 2021 MAIDEN MAIDEN EXPEDITIONNO-FLY BRITISH ISLES SEASON WILDLIFE EXPEDITION LAUNCH PROMOTION

PLUS BOOK BY 8:00PM 31ST OCTOBER 2020 TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL DAILY SAVING OF UP TO £150 PER EXCLUSIVE DRINKS, EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH GRATUITIES FREE PORT BOOKING EXCLUSIVELY & ACTIVITIES # WHEN BOOKING WITH SAVINGS OF & WI-FI CAR PARKING ± INCLUDED× ROL CRUISE UP TO 20% INCLUDED++

YOUR INCREDIBLE MAIDEN INTRODUCING MS MAUD WILDLIFE WATCHLIST SEASON VOYAGE After transforming into an expedition ship running on Bio-diesel, MS Maud is designed Grey seal Embark on this ultimate voyage sailing from to take you on a cruise in maximum comfort, Dover and discover the splendours of the equipped for a sustainable and memorable British Isles. With over 127 years’ experience expedition. MS Maud will showcase natural of expedition cruising, Hurtigruten will Scandinavian materials such as granite, expertly take you to often inaccessible places oak, birch and wool with all public areas in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle redesigned to create a relaxed and stylish look and feel, and add to the premium on of Man, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and board experience. A specially designed the Hebrides. Expedition Launch – the tender pit area where guests embark on their excursions and Visit the beautiful Rathlin Island and off-ship adventures – will be added, complete Northern Gannet witness Northern Ireland’s largest with tender boats and other expedition seabird colony equipment. Plus, enjoy Hurtigruten’s Enjoy a nature landing at the UNESCO Science Center, packed with state of the art technology and high tech gadgets. double World Heritage Site, St. Kilda Explore the true British Isles and THE FUTURE IS GREEN witness incredible wildlife, including Hurtigruten have made history by removing Minke whales with Hurtigruten’s all single-use plastics from their ships. In knowledgeable Expedition Team the hope others will follow suit, Hurtigruten, who sail to some of the world’s most remote, Hurtigruten’s knowledgeable and experienced pristine and delicate environments, have Expedition Team are on hand to ensure you made this important commitment at a time when concern for rising plastic in the oceans make the most of your time on board as well is at an all time high. To ensure they are as ashore. They will share their extensive operating with the smallest footprint possible, knowledge and give you a richer and deeper Hurtigruten have removed plastic straws, Razorbil understanding of the places and things you coffee lids and plastic bags on all of their 14 experience along the way. ships, even single-use butter packaging!

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20 Blue Horizons | October 2020 OUTER HEBRIDES Stornoway YOUR 14 NIGHT BRITISH ISLES EXPEDITION St. Kilda TH TH ST SKAGERAK SCOTLAND DEPARTS 27 APRIL, 4 JULY & 1 AUGUST 2021 Fort William

NORTH SEA Isle of Iona

ATLA NTI C OCEA N Day 1 Embark the newly transformed MS Maud and depart DOVER for Isle of Islay your 14 night Maiden No-Fly Expedition of the British Isles Rathlin Island Day 2 Relaxing at sea

Meet your Expedition Team, who prepare you for exciting ISLE OF MAN adventures ahead. Listen in on talks by these experienced Douglas IRISH explorers who share their extensive knowledge SEA Day 3 FISHGUARD, WALES With its charming main street and lush green surroundings, IRELAND

Fishguard lies between the Preseli Hills and the coast of Waterford ENGLAND Pembrokeshire. Split in two by a steep, winding hill, the town Fishguard sits on a clifftop commanding spectacular views WALES Day 4 RATHLIN ISLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND CELTIC SEA Dover

Sitting just off the north coast, with its rugged cliffs, several Portland lakes and vast, natural grasslands, Rathlin Island boasts Fowey Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. Visit the Seabird Isles of Scilly ENGLISH CHANNEL centre and lighthouse - a unique and fully operational “upsidedown” lighthouse. Here, close-up views of the seabirds are enjoyed, as well as spectacular panoramic coastal views Day 5 ISLE OF IONA, SCOTLAND EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Spend time doing a scenic sail by of the cave-riddled island WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE of Staffa, if conditions allow. This afternoon, explore Iona and the much restored Abbey, Scotland’s most historic and sacred ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION sites and learn about its fascinating history, visit the ancient graveyard where 48 of Scotland’s kings are buried or take a short walk to the highest point on Iona BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SAIL ON BOARD THE NEWLY- TRANSFORMED MS MAUD DURING HER MAIDEN SEASON Day 6 ST. KILDA, HIRTA ISLAND, SCOTLAND Any visit to this wild archipelago, with its breathtaking sea INCREDIBLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO 20%± cliffs, is totally weather-dependent. As a UNESCO double World ST Heritage Site and the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the National Trust PLUS BOOK BY 8:00PM 31 OCTOBER 2020 TO RECEIVE for Scotland, it is an unforgettable experience. The outlying AN ADDITIONAL SAVING OF UP TO £150 PER BOOKING stacs and islands provide ledges for thousands of nesting EXCLUSIVELY WHEN BOOKING WITH ROL CRUISE seabirds. Minke whales are frequently seen around the swirling EXCLUSIVE FREE port car parking for all bookings# waters of the archipelago 14 nights full board expedition cruising on board the newly- Day 7 STORNOWAY, LEWIS, SCOTLAND transformed MS Maud during her maiden season including: Originally a Viking settlement, Stornoway is a bustling harbour - Small Ship Expeditions 532 passengers and waterfront with museums and art galleries which are overlooked by the handsome Lews Castle, which Hurtigruten - Explore the incredible coast of the British Isles invite you to explore with them - Astounding wildlife viewing opportunities including the Day 8 FORT WILLIAM, SCOTLAND remarkable birdlife of Rathlin Island as well as Minke Whales, Dominated by the view of Ben Nevis, Fort William is the base puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, fulmars and seals for exploring this magnificent area. With its reputation as the - Professional English-speaking Expedition Team – An “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, close proximity to Britain’s highest international handpicked team of highly educated experts mountain and some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain, of various academic fields with profound knowledge of the this is an ideal location regions they sail in Day 9 ISLAY, SCOTLAND - A rich programme of activities including on shore exploration Offering a diverse landscape, together with ancient Celtic ruins, - All meals including beverages (beer and wine, sodas and Islay is a stop-off for migrating birds, making it ideal for seabird mineral water in Aune & Fredheim restaurants)++ – BOOK an spotting along its many superb cliff-top walks Expedition Mini Suite (Q) or above and dine in the à la carte Day 10 DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN Lindstrom for FREE With a rural landscape and rugged coastline, the Isle of Man - Tea and coffee included throughout the day became a designated Biosphere Reserve in recognition - FREE Wi-Fi on board for all guests++ of its marine and coastal ecosystems. With more than 100 - Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive miles of stunning coastline and rugged cliffs, the island has library, biological and geological microscopes and samples a spectacular landscape of rolling hills, moorland and heath, waterfalls, pebbledash beaches and coastal paths - FREE wind and water-resistant jacket - No gratuities expected Day 11 WATERFORD, IRELAND Visit the nearby 12th century Kilkenny Castle, stroll through - Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna and indoor gym quaint villages and charming hamlet towns nearby or take in and outdoor gym the beautiful scenery with a cycle along the along the Waterford - A range of additional shore excursions (available at a Greenway. A visit to the Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark offers supplement)× spectacular scenery and sights of the Copper Coast JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Day 12 ISLES OF SCILLY, ENGLAND CABIN THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Today, join one of the optional excursions× for a trip around PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 and receive a FREE Duo the islands, visiting shipwreck sites, spotting seals basking on of British Wine Gift – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ the rocks and cruising around the bird sanctuary of Annet to EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® observe the puffins and numerous other breeding seabirds Earn up to 22,998 when booking this maiden season Day 13 FOWEY, ENGLAND voyage, worth £229 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the beautiful, historic harbour town of Fowey rests on the west side of the Fowey Estuary, a flooded valley cut by meltwater after the YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PRICES last Ice Age Day 14 PORTLAND, ENGLAND CABIN GRADE FULL PRICE (PP) ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) The Isle of Portland is situated on the southernmost point of Polar Inside I £3,899 £3,099 the county of Dorset. With nearly 300 species of bird, over 30 Polar Outside J† £4,445 £3,769 species of butterfly and 720 species of moth, Chesil Beach and Arctic Superior P £4,718 £3,999 the Fleet lagoon are of international conservation importance. Expedition Mini Suite Q £7,798 £6,599 As a significant migrating point for birds, Portland provides bird Grand Suite MG £10,566 £8,399 watching enthusiasts with the prospect of glancing rare species Owner’s Suite MX £13,647 £11,499 Day 15 Arrive in DOVER Solo prices available from £4,679 Itinerary is based on 27th April 2021 departure date and ports of call may vary on other departures Prices and availability are based on the 27th April 2021 departure

To book this magniicent cruise call todayFREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 21 BOOK WITH ROL CRUISE, THE PREFERRED PARTNER FOR EMERALD WATERWAYS THE BRAND NEW 2022 Enchantment of Eastern Europe ALL-INCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION

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YOUR ON BOARD Experience... STYLISH SUITES & STATEROOMS One Bedroo er’s m S n uit All suites and staterooms boast a wealth of sumptuous features, from luxurious toiletries Ow e and a revitalising shower in your spacious bathroom, to a queen size or twin hotel-style bed. Not forgetting, a flat screen HDTV and infotainment system provides on-demand classic and blockbuster films and TV channels covering news, sport and leisure as well as free Wi-Fi++ to keep you connected with loved ones. A CULINARY ADVENTURE AWAITS… Emerald Waterways believe that food plays a great part in your travel experience, that’s why their expert chefs thoughtfully craft their delicious menus with seasonal and regional produce, influenced by the route you are travelling. THE AWARD-WINNING FLEET... From the striking three-tiered atrium that greets you in reception to the surprising innovations you won’t find on other river cruise lines, Emerald Waterways’ luxury river cruise ships bring the highlights of ocean cruising to the intimacy of Europe’s waterways. A VIEW ESPECIALLY FOR YOU While other operators offer a French Balcony, Emerald Waterways bring the outdoors in with their Balcony Suites. At the touch of a button, their innovative open-air system’s window drops down to let the air in and unveil full panoramic views.

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22 Blue Horizons | October 2020 8 NIGHTS DEPARTING 4TH & 10TH JUNE, 1ST JULY, 7TH & 22ND OCTOBER 2022 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS Experience

WHAT’Sthe INCLUDEDDifference IN YOUR Day 1 Fly from London to Bucharest, bike tour. This evening, you will ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE Romania> be invited to the Horizon Lounge Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel to watch a traditional Serbian for your overnight stay, including folklore show (B, L, D) BOOK WITH THE PREFERRED breakfast × HEmeraldPLUS : A Serbian PARTNER FOR EMERALD Day 2 Bucharest – Giurgiu, Romania folklore evening show WATERWAYS After breakfast, visit some of HEmeraldACTIVE×: A guided bike Bucharest’s most iconic highlights EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO tour £1,200± – PLUS PAY IN FULL BY during your guided drive around ST the city, including a visit to the Day 7 Osijek, Croatia 8:00PM 31 OCTOBER 2021 TO Spring Palace, before enjoying Today, explore one of Croatia’s RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL £125PP some time to explore the leafy postcard-worthy historic university DISCOUNT boulevards at leisure. Later, towns, full of delightful waterfront OVERNIGHT pre-cruise hotel stay transfer to Giurgiu, on the banks promenades and quaint cobbled in Bucharest, Romania, including of the Danube, where a warm streets and embark on a guided breakfast welcome awaits you from your walk around Osijek Fortress. Your Seven nights deluxe river cruising captain and crew on board your EmeraldPLUS experiences today on board your Emerald Waterways are certain to be a highlight of Emerald Waterways Star-Ship Star-Ship including: (B, D) your trip, as you dine on traditional cuisine with a local Croatian family - Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, Day 3 Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & including a Welcome Gala Dinner Arbanasi, Bulgaria and meet some students from a local village. Enjoy an evening - FREE all-inclusive Premium drinks Today, explore the former capital ++ of the Second Bulgarian Empire of sailing further up the Danube package for all bookings – only with your local guide. Afterwards, towards Hungary, before joining when booking with ROL Cruise visit Arbanasi, overlooking the your fellow passengers for a - FREE tea and coffee on board farewell dinner (B, L, D) Yantra River, a tributary of the - INCLUDED shore excursions× H × Danube that is known for its many EmeraldPLUS : A home-hosted × scenic gorges. Your local guide lunch with a Croatian family - EmeraldPLUS experiences going beyond the tourist trail will enable you to explore the H × EmeraldPLUS : Meet the local × past, as your tour touches on a village students - EmeraldACTIVE activities number of traditional houses and including guided hikes ancient churches. Alternatively, Day 8 Kalocsa, Hungary This morning, sail to Kalocsa, a - A variety of on board evening embark on a guided hike to the entertainment UNESCO World Heritage-listed place known for its paprika Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. production and colourful festivals. - First-class service from English- Tonight, your crew will welcome Discovering Hungary’s culture is speaking crew and knowledgeable you back on board for a welcome an easy task in Kalocsa, where local guides at each destination reception and dinner (B, L, D) traditional folk art can be found - Gratuities INCLUDED++ H × around every corner and old ++ EmeraldPLUS : A choir concert traditions pave the way for daily - FREE Wi-Fi on board in Arbanasi - All port charges, airport taxes and × life. Later, you will venture to HEmeraldACTIVE : Hike to the the Puszta, or Great Hungarian transfers Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Plain, to visit a traditional Puszta Return flights from a choice of up to Day 4 Vidin, Bulgaria horse farm. Your guide will 15 UK regional airports (other regional Your included tour of Vidin teach you about the traditional flights and premium class flights may introduces you to a peaceful performances of the Magyar be available on request>) side of life that revolves around cowboys, and you will have the PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October wine, as you weave through a opportunity to witness some of 2020 to receive a FREE Case of local vineyard and learn about their exceptional equestrian skills European Wine – EXCLUSIVELY for their produce, before enjoying first hand, as they perform for readers of Blue Horizons+ a tasting. Afterwards, your local you during their horse parade guide will take you to Baba Vida, and showcase some of their Do you have a Future Cruise Credit? a fortress that was originally memorable exercise drills (B, L, D) Why not use your Future Cruise Credit th towards this unmissable cruise? constructed at the turn of the 10 H × EmeraldPLUS : Visit a Puszta ® century. Alternatively, embark horse farm EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES on a guided hike to Belogradchik Earn up to 8,978 when booking Fortress (B, L, D) Day 9 Budapest, Hungary this incredible river cruise with HEmeraldACTIVE×: Hike to After breakfast, disembark and ROL Cruise†† Belogradchik Fortress transfer to the airport for your return flight to London> (B) Day 5 Donji Milanovac – Golubac, YOUR EXCLUSIVE Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, Serbia D = Dinner ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES This morning, relax on board and Itinerary is based on 22nd October 2022 departure. STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE admire your surroundings as we Please note, itinerary is subject to change. FARE (PP) FARE (PP) sail along the mighty Danube to Emerald Stateroom E £2,895 £2,339 Donji Milanovac, where a visit to HUNGARY the Lepenski Vir archaeological Budapest Emerald Panorama site, one of Europe’s best-hidden Balcony Suite C £3,595 £3,029 gems, awaits (B, L, D) Kalocsa Grand Balcony ROMANIA Day 6 Belgrade, Serbia Suite S £4,495 £3,889

Serbia’s vibrant capital is yours to CROATIA Osijek Bucharest Owner’s One explore today, as your local guide Bedroom Suite SA £5,095 £4,489 7 Kostolac 1 takes you on a coach tour through Solo fares are available from £4,009 Belgrade Iron Gates the heart of the city, highlighting Giurgiu nd Rousse Fares and availability are based on 22 October 2022 its many landmarks and the departure SERBIA Vidin iconic Belgrade Fortress. If you Arbanasi are feeling more active, then you Veliko Tarnovo PAY IN FULL BY 8:00PM 31ST may instead choose to learn about OCTOBER 2021 TO RECEIVE AN Belgrade’s history during a guided BULGARIA ADDITIONAL £125PP DISCOUNT

To book this magniicent cruise call todayFREE on 0808 102 7705 Blue Horizons | October 2020 23 TRAV EL MARVEL THE NO-FLY 2021 MAIDEN LEGENDS OF THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE PROMOTION

As the Best River Cruise Partner for APT, we are delighted to present this incredible No-Fly 2021 Maiden Legends of the Rhine River Cruise Promotion. Unpack only the once and enjoy your floating boutique hotel as great destinations appear at your doorstep. On this classic voyage, enjoy an unforgettable journey along iconic waterways, weaving right through the centre of charming towns, villages and cities of Germany, France and the Netherlands. Not only will you marvel at spectacular views, your experience will be enriched with the insightful and interesting tours that are led by expert local guides. You will also have the chance to sail on board the brand new Contemporary River Ship during her maiden season. Please don’t miss out as staterooms are selling fast at these incredible fares.

NO-FLY EUROSTAR JOURNEY

Moselle Sinuosity in Trittenheim, Germany

JOIN ALED JONES NEW SHIP, FREE ALL BOOK WITH ON BOARD FOR MAIDEN DRINKS & SIGHTSEEING THE BEST RIVER THREE DAYS SEASON - INCLUDED EXCURSIONS CRUISE PARTNER ++ OF EXCLUSIVE SAVE × GRATUITIES ± INCLUDED FOR APT EVENTS £1,000 ++Covid-19 Cover included free on all new 2021 bookings made before 30th November 2020. 2021 holiday package can be postponed up to 100 days prior to departure and must be booked onto a new date within 12 months of the original departure. Any funds paid will be transferred onto new date, airline fees may apply. Covid-19 Cover date change can only be redeemed once. APT will honour your original booking T&C’s including promotions, subject to availability. In the event of cancellation the booking will incur the original cancellation conditions as per standard booking T&Cs. Itinerary is subject to change due to water levels and other uncontrollable factors. Ship will vary depending on departure date. This tour is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT 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.

24 Blue Horizons | October 2020 7 NIGHT MAIDEN SEASON RIVER CRUISE DEPARTS 11TH & 18TH JUNE 2021 EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE th On 11 June 2021 departure only, join Aled Jones MBE, classical WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR performer and presenter, for three days of exclusive events. Chat ROL CRUISE PACKAGE and dine with him, receive a personal signed copy of his new album and be a special guest at an APT private concert.

Day 1 Embark the Eurostar at London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet for your • BOOK WITH THE BEST RIVER CRUISE PARTNER FOR APT no-fly journey to Basel, Switzerland>> • INCREDIBLE SAVINGS OF £1,000± – PLEASE DO NOT DELAY Upon arrival, transfer to a brand new Travelmarvel ship for your – STATEROOMS ARE SELLING FAST AT THESE INCREDIBLE seven night river cruise (D) FARES Day 2 Breisach, Germany • Seven nights cruising on board your brand new Travelmarvel Explore the famous Black Forest region. Travel past the sky-bound Ship including: pine and birch trees to the scenic village of Triberg (B, L, D) - Enjoy quality meals on board your stylish 4H river ship HInsider Experience×H Visit the open-air Black Forest Museum - FREE house wine, local beer and soft drinks served with Vogtsbauernhof where you will be treated to a Black Forest lunch and dinner on board++ cake demonstration, followed by a tasting of this decadent - INCLUDED gratuities++ dessert - All sightseeing, shore excursions× and on board Day 3 Strasbourg, France entertainment Arrive in Strasbourg, visit Strasbourg Cathedral which towers over - Dock in the heart of town with shorter durations and the World Heritage-listed city centre (B, L, D) distances between ports Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim, Germany - HUnique Insider Experiences×H – unique sightseeing Experience the stunning Rhine Gorge as you cruise today, before activities, memorable interactions with the local people your ship docks in Rüdesheim. Here, the Winzerexpress mini-train and exclusive culinary experiences will take you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical - Join Aled Jones on board for three days of exclusive events. Instrument Museum (B, L, D) On 11th June 2021 departure only, Aled Jones will perform a Day 5 Moselle River – Cochem, Germany private 60-minute concert that is exclusive to guests Soak up the scenery as your ship gently twists through some of - Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides Europe’s prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Explore the • Return Eurostar rail travel from London St. Pancras Train narrow alleyways with their half timbered houses and visit the Station magnificent Cochem Castle (B, L, D) • Flight options> are available at no extra cost Day 6 Cologne, Germany • Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping Arrive in Cologne and be met by the magnificent Cologne • FREE Covid-19 Flexible Booking Cover on all bookings made Cathedral on the bank of the Rhine. You will disembark here, by 8:00pm 30th November 2020++ learning on a guided tour about the famous twin spires of this • PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 to receive a FREE landmark cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete Duo of European Wine – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue + (B, L, D) Horizons Day 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® With historic houses lining its banks and studded with low Earn up to 4,578 when booking the river cruise with bridges, Amsterdam’s network of 17th century canals lends the ROL Cruise†† city its nickname – ‘The Venice of the North’. Today you will board a glasstop boat and glide past the city’s waterside sights with a YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES local guide. Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore the city STATEROOM GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) FARE (PP) at your leisure. Later on tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board (B, L, D) Window Stateroom E £1,995 £1,489 Day 8 Amsterdam, Netherlands French Balcony C £2,395 £1,889 After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the train station for French Balcony B £2,445 £1,939 your return no-fly journey aboard the Eurostar to London St. Owner’s Suite OS £2,795 £2,289 >> Pancras or Ebbsfleet (B) Solo fares are available from £2,239 Itinerary is based on 18th June 2021 departure and itinerary may operate in reverse on other date Fares and availability are based on 18th June 2021 departure Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM, THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Your Stunning 4H River Ships Setting sail for the very first time in 2021, join APT Travelmarvel’s new Contemporary River Ship which features: • Sun Deck with heated whirlpool • Roof-top Garden Terrace and bar • Choice of restaurants including fine dining restaurant and McGeary’s Bar • Vista Lounge opening out to a spacious verandah French Balcony • Modern décor and spacious public areas

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Uniquely Uniworld Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy. Travel to romantic Venice and treat yourself to a private evening opening and lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica - exclusively for Uniworld guests. Depart the enchanting “City of Water” to explore the waterfront shops, colourful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia – a charming southern port loved by fishermen, artists and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs. Enjoy additional shopping time in “bountiful” Bologna and medieval Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus. Each of these enchanting locales is yours to uncover on “Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy.”

Unrivalled Expertise Culinary Excellence Thanks to decades of experience in luxury travel, including They bring together the finest chefs, the freshest their sister company, Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld sets ingredients sourced from local farmers’ markets and other the standard for excellence in hospitality, culinary and regional suppliers and distinctive wines and beers chosen nautical practices in luxury river cruising. by acclaimed sommeliers, giving you a mouth-watering culinary journey for all of the senses. Personalised Experiences Elevated Health & Safety Their innovative on shore programmes go well beyond Uniworld are committed to giving you an unparalleled travel landmarks and group tours. With personalised experiences experience, both on board and onshore – one that is not included in the cost of your cruise and tailored to match only luxurious and memorable but also protects your health both your interests and lifestyle, you can enjoy a choice and safety while you are in their trusted hands. You can of daily excursions ranging from guided bicycle rides to travel with them reassured that they have put numerous exclusive wine tastings designed to truly immerse yourself new measures in place to elevate hygiene standards and in local culture. protocols.

SAIL ON BOARD SHORE × INCREDIBLE ALL-INCLUSIVE JUST A DEPOSIT THE BRAND NEW EXCURSIONS , LUXURY REQUIRED TO S.S. LA VENEZIA UNLIMITED SAVINGS DRINKS & BOUTIQUE RIVER SECURE YOUR DURING HER OF UP TO GRATUITIES ± CRUISING HOLIDAY MAIDEN SEASON INCLUDED++ £2,000

Please note, itinerary and excursions are subject to change and may be affected by water levels, closures due to public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. All-Inclusive refers to the cruise element only. Booking conditions of Uniworld (ATOL 10975) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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YOUR 7 NIGHT ITALIAN RIVER CRUISE DEPARTS TH TH ND TH TH EXPERIENCE THE 4 & 14 APRIL, 2 MAY, 4 & 11 JULY & DIFFERENCE 29TH AUGUST 2021 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS ROL CRUISE PROMOTION

Day 1 Fly from London to Venice, Italy> HFeatured Excursion×: Chioggia Upon arrival, transfer to the port market visit and evening stroll INCREDIBLE 0% SUPPLEMENT OFFER AVAILABLE ON SELECT DATES and embark the ultra-luxurious in Burano S.S. La Venezia for your seven night FROM ONLY £1,999PP all-inclusive river cruise during her Day 6 Venice Islands (for Torcello, INCREDIBLE SAVINGS OF UP TO maiden season Mazzorbo & Burano), Italy £2,000± Day 2 Venice, Italy Spend the day exploring the Seven night all-inclusive river cruise on With your early morning arrival at northern lagoon of Venice and three board the ultra-luxurious, brand new Doge’s Palace, you’ll be able to marvel of its captivating islands. Explore a S.S. La Venezia during her maiden at the estate in total peace. Wander basilica with an art historian in Torcello season, including: through a Venetian neighbourhood and before heading to the peaceful, - All meals on board – be treated to world-class dining throughout your experience daily life in an authentic agricultural island of Mazzorbo. End cruise Venetian residential quarter. Later in the tour with a stroll through Burano’s - Unlimited beverages INCLUDED the evening, cap the day off with a rainbow of colourful homes and visit a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at on board, including fine wine, lace-making atelier an after-hours lighting ceremony inside beer, premium spirits, soft drinks, H × St. Mark’s Basilica without the crowds Featured Excursion : Full day speciality coffee and tea, and mineral water++ H × A morning walk exploring the hidden treasures of Featured Excursion : ++ in Venice with Doge’s Palace visit the lagoon - All gratuities on board INCLUDED - Six days of excursions hosted by HFeatured Excursion×: Enjoy an Day 7 Venice, Italy local English speaking guides×, extremely rare after-hours visit to Enjoy a walking tour to the famous visiting two UNESCO World Heritage St. Mark’s Basilica – exclusively for fish and produce market next to Sites Uniworld guests the Rialto Bridge. Or, join an art - State-of-the-art Quietvox portable historian for a highlights tour of the audio headset system on all Day 3 Chioggia, Italy excursions Choose between a full day in medieval Accademia gallery. Enjoy a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and - Use of Nordic walking sticks Padua, home to Italy’s second oldest ++ university, or a Venice walking tour Dinner this evening - FREE Internet and Wi-Fi access and a choice of several exciting ways HFeatured Excursion×: Exclusive - Impeccable service with one of the to see Chioggia: sailing through the Po ‘Do as the Locals Do’ Venice highest staff-to-guest ratios of any cruise line delta, riding on a traditional bragozzo walking tour OR ‘Venetian Painters - Butler service for all suites or biking through this authentic fishing at the Accademia’ tour with art - Elegant and well-appointed town. A special Captain’s Welcome historian guide Reception and Dinner will be prepared staterooms and suites with the finest for you this evening Day 8 Venice, Italy linens, towels and Savoir® of England HFeatured Excursion×: Enjoy a Disembark and transfer to the airport beds Chioggia walking discovery OR an for your flight toLondon > - On board entertainment and Signature Lectures exclusive guided ‘Let’s Go’ bicycle tour Itinerary is based on 4th July 2021 departure and may operate of Chioggia’s beaches OR Bragozzo in reverse on selected dates Return flights (regional and premium ride with Ca’zen visit and tasting class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers Day 4 Polesella (for Bologna or Ferrara), Italy YOUR INCREDIBLE Explore Italy’s culinary capital Bologna JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE ROL CRUISE SALE FARES YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE on a full day tour packed with an st exclusive pasta-making workshop and PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31 October STATEROOM/SUITE FULL ROL CRUISE 2020 to receive a Case of Italian lunch or explore Ferrara on a half day FARE (PP) FARE (PP) FREE Wines - for readers of tour EXCLUSIVELY Blue Horizons+ H × Classic £2,799 £1,799 Featured Excursion : Private ® pasta-making and Italian lunch in Deluxe £3,299 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES £2,299 Earn up to when booking Bologna or Ferrara: Renaissance, 12,798 French Balcony £4,099 £3,099 this incredible river cruise, worth elegance and Italian lifestyle town walk

£127 off your next booking Suite £5,399 £4,399 ® Day 5 Porto Viro – Chioggia – Burano, Italy with ROL Cruise†† Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites Grand Suite £7,399 £6,399 of charming and coastal Chioggia, Solo fares are available on request Venice, Italy including a stop at the local and lively Fares and availability are based on 4th July 2021 market. Your ship will move to dock departure date overnight in Burano, where you’ll enjoy ly , Ita ggia a lovely evening stroll through this Chio multicoloured island

Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy

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FIVE NIGHT EASTER EXCLUSIVE FREE EXCLUSIVE ISLAND LAND THREE NIGHT ON BOARD SPEND LAUNCH SAVINGS TOUR INCLUDED× - H DRINKS, STAY AT THE 5 GRATUITIES & OF UP TO $400* & OF UP TO UNDER 10 SPACES HANGAROA ECO WI-FI INCLUDED++ FREE UPGRADES^ £3,200± AVAILABLE VILLAGE & SPA‡

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MARCH 2022 Sat 12 Easter Island – Santiago, Chile Mon 7 Fly from London to Santiago, Chile> After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Plaza San Tue 8 Santiago, Chile Francisco‡ for your overnight stay, including breakfast (B) Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Plaza San Francisco Hotel‡ for an overnight stay and begin your five night Cox & Kings Sun 13 San Antonio, Chile Easter Island land tour× After breakfast, transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Silhouette® for your 14 night South America and Cape Horn Wed 9 Santiago – Easter Island, Chile voyage (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Easter Island. Upon arrival, transfer to the 5H Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa‡ for your Tue 15 Puerto Montt, Chile three night stay including breakfast. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful Wed 16 Cruising the Chilean Fjords welcome dinner (B, D) As your eyes work their way up the jagged walls of mammoth glaciers, you may be rewarded with an Andean condor Thu 10 Easter Island, Chile HFull day tour to Moai platforms×H sighting. On the ocean’s surface, the Magellan penguins always Enjoy a full day excursion to Rano Raraku, Anakena and various put on a good show “Moai” platforms. Visit the quarry of Rano Raraku from which most of the Moai on the island were cut. Paths lead around the Thu 17 Cruising the Strait of Magellan volcano’s slopes, where hundreds of statues still lie scattered Fri 18 Punta Arenas, Chile in various stages of completion. From here, continue onto beautiful Anakena beach, the site where King Hotu Matu’a first Sat 19 Ushuaia, Argentina (arrive late am) landed accompanied by the early Polynesian settlers. Later, Sun 20 Crusing Cape Horn return to your hotel for dinner (B, L, D) Tue 22 Puerto Madryn, Argentina H Fri 11 Easter Island, Chile Excursions to Ahu Akivi, Puna Pau Thu 24 Punta del Este, Uruguay Quarry and Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano×H This morning, visit Ahu Akivi, one of the few platforms not Fri 25 Montevideo, Uruguay located by the coast, and Puna Pau quarry, where the red stone Sat 26 Buenos Aires, Argentina (overnight) headdresses that were fixed on top of the Moai were quarried. A melting pot of European and South American cultures, Later, you’ll visit Rano Kau, a dormant volcano at the southern Buenos Aires is the confident capital of Argentina. Beside tip of the island. Nearby is the ceremonial village of Orongo, the busy port is a metropolis boasting eclectic architecture, located on a narrow ridge between a deep crater on one side delicious parrilla-based cuisine and passionate Porteños. It and a 1,000 foot drop into the ocean on the other. Here, learn is the birthplace of Pope Francis and Diego Maradona and about the Birdman Cult, which emerged after the collapse of final resting place of Evita. The famously seductive Argentine the Moai culture. Later, return to your hotel for dinner (B, D) tango was born in the cobbled backstreets of the La Boca

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28 Blue Horizons | October 2020 roa Eco Village nga & S Ha pa Your Unforgettable Highlights... UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF EASTER ISLAND Just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, lies 3,790 kilometres to the west of Chile. Extraordinarily remote, this island was first inhabited by Polynesians who are believed to have arrived by sea about 1,200 years ago. The island is best known as the site of more than 600 stone statues, or Moai, which stand up to nine metres in height. The statues were carved in the spectacular Rano Raraku quarry and were then believed to have been transported on wooden rollers to their destinations. Little is known about these fascinating - Hangaroa Eco om Vill Ro ag statues, and during your full day tours, you can begin to uncover the legends that surrounds g e & in S in p D a Easter Island. YOUR THREE NIGHT STAY AT THE 5H HANGAROA ECO VILLAGE & SPA‡ Ranked within the top 25 resorts in the world, your stay at the 5H Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa is the perfect setting to unwind after full days exploring. Set by the ocean, overlooking the most spectacular sunsets, and constructed with impeccable detail and care, the hotel combines social and cultural responsibility with the forefront of luxury and comfort. Inspired by the local culture and natural resources of Easter Island, the rooms allow guests to feel the magical energy of the island. They invite you to rest, relax and feel at home. The ambience, highlighted by items made by local artisans, prioritises natural light and features the use of natural materials all intended to further connect your stay to the spirit of Rapa Nui. All rooms feature a terrace with ocean views, premium bedding, rain shower and free standing bathtub and bathrobes. You’ll return feeling refreshed, relaxed and renewed in both body, mind and soul.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

area, so there’s • EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £3,200± no better place to experience this • FIVE NIGHT Cox & Kings Santiago & Easter Island tour× including: sultry dance - Hotel stays at Hotel Plaza San Francisco, Santiago including Suns ite breakfast‡ Sun 27 Buenos Aires, Argentina et Su Disembark and transfer to a 4H - THREE NIGHT hotel stay at the 5H Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa hotel for your two night stay, including breakfast‡ including breakfast and dinner‡ × Mon 28 Buenos Aires, Argentina - Full day excursions of Easter Island Spend today exploring at your leisure (B) • 14 nights full board modern luxury cruising on board Tue 29 Buenos Aires, Argentina Celebrity Silhouette® including: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight • EXCLUSIVE FREE stateroom upgrades^ > to London (B) • BOOK an Ocean View Stateroom (8) or above and enjoy: Wed 30 Arrive in London - INCLUDED Classic Drinks Package worth up to $1,650++ Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. Meals are included on the land tour as stated: - INCLUDED gratuities++ B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. All meals are included on the cruise • BOOK a Suite and enjoy: YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES - An UPGRADE to a Premium Drinks Package worth up to $1,930++ STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE - INCLUDED gratuities++ (PP) FARE (PP) - FREE Wi-Fi++ Interior 12 £7,199 £5,899 - FREE on board spending money of up to $400* Interior 9 £8,099 £6,999 • TWO NIGHT post-cruise 4H hotel stay in Buenos Aires, including EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an Ocean View Stateroom (8)^ breakfast‡ Ocean View 7 £8,399 £7,299 Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights may EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (2D†)^ • be available on request>), internal flights and overseas transfers Sunset Balcony SV £8,749 £7,899 st EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Concierge Class Stateroom (C3)^ PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31 October 2020 to receive a FREE National Trust Gift Membership – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ Concierge Class C1 £9,399 £8,499 EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an AquaClass® Stateroom (A2)^ JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY, THEN Sky Suite S2 £11,199 £10,199 NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 ® Sunset Suite SN £14,999 £13,699 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 30,398 when booking this exclusive voyage, Royal Suite RS £16,799 £15,199 worth £303 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Solo fares are available from £8,599

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FEATURING A BORNEO ORANGUTAN & SUN× - BEAR LAND TOUR LIMITED TOUR SPACES AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE JUST A DRINKS, EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE DEPOSIT REQUIRED LAUNCH FREE ON BOARD SAVINGS GRATUITIES & FREE TO SECURE YOUR SPEND OF UP TO HOLIDAY, THEN OF UP TO WI-FI STATEROOM INCLUDED++ UPGRADES^ * NOTHING TO PAY £2,600± $500 UNTIL 2021

YOUR 26 NIGHT BORNEO & SOUTH EAST ASIA VOYAGE DEPARTS 18TH FEBRUARY 2022 FEBRUARY 2022 Wed 23 Pitas Lake – Abai Village – Sukau – Menanggul River, Fri 18 Fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia> Borneo, Malaysia Enjoy a boat trip at Pitas Lake before enjoying a local style Sat 19 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia lunch at Abai Village. Cruise upriver to Sukau and arrive at Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel in Dambulla to begin your the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge‡ for your two night stay. seven night Wendy Wu Tours Borneo land tour× Enjoy a river cruise to Menanggul River in search of wildlife, Sun 20 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia before returning to your lodge for dinner (B, L, D) Today, visit the Poring Hot Spring where you’ll be Thu 24 Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia observing wildlife on the canopy walkway before enjoying Today, visit the Gomantong Caves, home to millions of the soothing, hot mineral springs set in the beautifully swiftlets and bats. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local landscaped gardens. En route, stop at Nabalu Village to restaurant (B, L, D) taste the local fruits and shop for local handicrafts. Later, head to the World Heritage site of Kinabalu National Park Fri 25 Sukau – Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia to explore the mountain gardens, home to many species of Transfer to Sandakan airport for your flight back to Kota orchids, birds and butterflies. This evening, enjoy traditional Kinabalu. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your overnight Malay dishes at a local restaurant (B, L, D) stay (B, L) Mon 21 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia Sat 26 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia – Singapore Today, enjoy a half day tour of Kota Kinabalu; you’ll head After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to ‡ to Phu Tho Se Chinese Temple, the Sabah State Mosque Singapore. Upon arrival, transfer to a 4H hotel for your and the Sabah Museum. Later, return to your hotel for the overnight stay, including breakfast remainder of the day at your leisure (B, L) Sun 27 Singapore ® Tue 22 Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan – Sepilok – Kinabatangan River Transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Solstice for your – Abai, Borneo, Malaysia 14 night all-inclusive voyage Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan. Visit the MARCH 2022 Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary where captive orangutans are Tue 1 Ho Chi Minh City (from Phu My), Vietnam reintroduced to the wild. Continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre where 30 rescued sun bears reside. Thu 3 Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam Afterwards, cruise up the Lower Kinabatangan River, before Fri 4 - Hanoi (from Ha Long Bay), Vietnam returning to a lodge for your overnight stay (B, L, D) Sat 5 (overnight – depart early pm)

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30 Blue Horizons | October 2020 Your Dream Bucket List Experience...

S un B SEPILOK ORANGUTAN SANCTUARY e a r i n During your time in Borneo, you will have the B o r n incredible opportunity to visit the renowned Sepilok e o Orangutan Sanctuary, a rehabilitation centre that strives to reintroduce captive orangutans back into the wild. Here, you’ll be able to observe orangutans at their feeding stations in the rainforest and, if the nursery is open, witness baby orangutans playing amongst themselves. We promise, this is a very special moment that you will keep with you forever. BORNEAN SUN BEAR CONSERVATION CENTRE Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where over 30 sun bears live in the bear house and outdoor enclosures. The centre rescues captured sun bears and is involved in the conversation, welfare rehabilitation and education of sun bears. Sun bears are one of the most recognisable species who inhabit the rainforests of Borneo, and you’ll get the special opportunity to see the incredible work that the centre puts into the welfare of the species. CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES® balu, Borneo, ina Mal ta K ays Over the past few months, Celebrity Cruises has been focused on all aspects Ko ia of their safe return to service with special emphasis on safety, security and health. In this process, they immediately recognise the extreme complexity of the situation, so have assembled a blue-ribbon team of experts to advise them on the right approach. The advisory panel consists of 11 experts, including physicians, scientists and public health specialists – to name a few – who’ve been offering guidance in raising health and safety standards to entirely new levels. By using their ingenuity, passion, innovation, and with the valuable knowledge of these experts, Celebrity are doing everything they can to ensure they’re taking the proper steps to address the future.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE Tue 8 Taipei (from Keelung), Taiwan ROL CRUISE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Fri 11 Kobe, Japan Sat 12 Mt. Fuji (from Shimizu), Japan (arrive midday) • EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,600± Borneo Land Tour× with Wendy Wu Tours including: Sun 13 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan (two night stay) • SEVEN NIGHT - All internal flights Disembark and transfer to 4H hotel‡ for your two night stay - Hotel stays in Grandis Hotel, Abai Jungle Lodge & Kinabatangan Mon 14 Tokyo, Japan Riverside Lodge‡ - Incredible guided tours Tue 15 Tokyo, Japan - Overnight 4H hotel stay in Singapore included‡ > Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London • 14 nights full board modern-luxury cruising on board Celebrity Solstice® including: Wed 16 Arrive in London - EXCLUSIVE FREE stateroom upgrades^ Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea. • BOOK an Ocean View Stateroom (8) or above and enjoy: Meals are included on the tour as stated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. ++ All meals are included on the cruise. - INCLUDED Classic Drinks Package worth up to $1,650 - INCLUDED Gratuities++ YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES • BOOK a Suite and enjoy: ++ STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE - An UPGRADE to a Premium Drinks Package worth up to $1,930 (PP) FARE (PP) - INCLUDED gratuities++ ++ Interior 11 £5,649 £4,799 - INCLUDED Wi-Fi * Ocean View 8 £6,549 £5,699 - FREE on board spend of up to $500 ‡ Ocean View 7 £7,099 £6,299 • TWO NIGHT post-cruise 4H hotel stay in Tokyo, Japan EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (2D†)^ • Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights may > Sunset Balcony SV £7,499 £6,699 be available on request ) and overseas transfers EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Concierge Class Stateroom (C3)^ PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 to receive a FREE Trio of + Concierge Class C1 £7,699 £6,899 Wine Gift Box – EXCLUSIVELY readers of Blue Horizons EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to an AquaClass® Stateroom (A2)^ JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY, THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Sky Suite S2 £9,999 £9,099

Celebrity Suite CS £11,999 £10,899 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 27,598 Cruise Miles, when booking this Royal Suite RS £15,099 £13,799 exclusive voyage, worth £275 off your next booking Solo fares are available from £7,099 with ROL Cruise†† All-inclusive refers to the cruise element only. Celebrity Cruises®, Wendy Wu Tours and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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LIMITED EXCLUSIVE AVAILABILITY – EIGHT FREE FREE $800 FREE FREE PLEASE DON’T SHORE OR ON BOARD OR HOUSE DRINKS + GRATUITIES EXCURSIONS× SPEND* PACKAGE++ WORTH UP TO MISS OUT $828++ 20 NIGHTS DEPARTING 30TH NOVEMBER 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 and through a tropical forest past spectacular volcanic Tue 30 Fly from London to Miami, Florida> rocks Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your overnight stay Fri 10 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica DECEMBER 2021 HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Wildlife Immersion & Wed 1 Miami, Florida Kayak Adventure Transfer to the port and embark the luxurious Marina for Explore Costa Rica’s indigenous flora and fauna on an your 18 night 5H luxury voyage enlightening walk through Cahuita National Park. Exotic Thu 2 Key West, Florida orchids, brightly coloured lizards, spindly capuchin Fri 3 Cozumel, Mexico (arrive early pm - depart late night) monkeys and tropical birds are abundant. For a different Sat 4 Costa Maya, Mexico perspective, kayak along the shores of Punta Uva, a laid- The cruise port of Costa Maya is surrounded by dense back, beach-blessed town surrounded by a protected reef jungle and turquoise waters and blessed with radiant Sat 11 Full daytime transit of the Panama Canal sunshine. No wonder the ancient Maya lived nearby, building ceremonial centers like Chacchoben, where you Fuerte Amador (for Balboa), Panama (arrive late pm - can climb among the ruins, many of which are still being overnight) excavated Sun 12 Fuerte Amador (for Balboa), Panama Sun 5 Belize City, Belize Tue 14 Manta, Ecuador HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Wed 15 Guayaquil, Ecuador Behold dozens of ancient temples and plazas, many Fri 17 Salaverry, Peru adorned with carved decorations as you walk through the ruins of the excavated Maya city Xunantunich Sat 18 Lima (from Callao), Peru (overnight) H × Mon 6 Harvest Caye, Belize Recommended FREE Excursion : Treasures of Colonial This 75-acre paradise invites you to explore its incredibly Lima biodiverse surroundings, witnessing exotic wildlife or The Historical Center of Lima, which was also named the perhaps discovering the world’s second largest coral reef. “City of Kings”, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Historian Gain insight into the region’s Mayan and Garifuna roots, and genealogist Paul Rizo-Patron takes you on a walking discover traditional arts at the local artisans’ village or tour of the Old City, visiting the jewels of colonial Lima simply soak up the abundant Belizean sunshine Sun 19 Lima (from Callao), Peru Tue 7 Santo Tomas, Guatemala Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight Wed 8 Roatan, Honduras flight to London> Luxuriate on the magnificent beaches, snorkel or dive and explore the superb shallow reefs, or discover the island’s Mon 20 Arrive in London other natural wonders on a horseback ride on the beach Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

±Savings are based on two adults sharing the lowest grade advertised. ×Choice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food and Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. ++Free gratuities do not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages which will incur a compulsory service fee (approx. 18%). Wi-Fi included is one per stateroom and usage is subject to time and data limitations; Internet usage fees may apply. 5H relates to the cruise element only. Booking conditions of Oceania Cruises® (ATOL 10527) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

32 Blue Horizons | October 2020 EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING The Blue Hole, Belize OVER Lima, Peru 40%±

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE SMALL SHIP 5H LUXURY CRUISING WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PACKAGE INTIMATE & LUXURIOUS SHIPS You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania Cruises®’ intimate and luxurious ships, but you’ll always LIMITED AVAILABILITY – PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT feel like you’re coming home to family. Oceania Cruises®’ EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING UP TO 40%± personalised service means the staff and crew attend to your OVERNIGHT pre-cruise hotel stay in Miami, Florida every request with a smile. Once you sail on one of these luxurious ships, you will never settle for anything less. 18 nights of 5H luxury cruising on board Marina, including: TM YOUR CHOICE of one additional extra: FINEST CUISINE AT SEA Oceania Cruises® select only the best ingredients and the × - EIGHT FREE shore excursions most talented chefs from around the globe. From Castilla- - FREE $800 on board spending money* La Mancha saffron to French flour custom-milled to their specifications, artisanal ingredients echo the dedication - FREE House Drinks Package – including wine, Champagne poured into every dish. Come aboard and savour cuisine and beer by the glass with lunch and dinner++ renowned as the The Finest Cuisine at SeaTM. PLUS - EXCLUSIVE FREE BONUS on board spending money of up to $250* - EXCLUSIVE FREE gratuities worth up to $828++ - FREE Wi-Fi for all bookings++ - Multiple open-seating gourmet dining venues, at no additional charge - FREE soft drinks, bottled water and speciality coffees YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) - FREE shuttle in most ports of call Inside G £6,826 £3,899 Flights and overseas transfers (regional and premium class Deluxe Ocean View flights may be available on request>) Stateroom C1 £7,456 £4,529 st PLUS book by 8:00pm 31 October 2020 to receive a FREE Case Veranda Stateroom B4 £7,976 £4,999 + of Six Fine Wines – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons Concierge Veranda A4 £8,446 £5,489 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Penthouse Suite PH3 £9,906 £6,899 Earn up to 13,798 when booking this exclusive Solo fares are available on request voyage, worth off your next booking with £137 JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY, ROL Cruise†† THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021

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SIX REASONS TO SAIL WITH REGENT With everything included in these exclusive fares together with their dedication to offer port intensive itineraries, sailing with Regent Seven Seas is the ultimate way to discover the world…

1. FREE AND UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONSx 4. FREE UNLIMITED WI-FI ON BOARD++ From half day to full day, active to passive, experience the history, Connect from the privacy of your suite or from the comfort of your culture and cuisine of the exciting ports of call. With thoughtful, lounge chair on the Pool Deck for as long as you like. Regent have complimentary items to take ashore, knowledgeable local guides and spacious, clean and comfortable transportation, Regent’s high quadrupled the current bandwidth across their fleet allowing you stay standards never stop – even on land. in touch with family and friends just like you are used to on land. 2. COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS++ 5. NO SERVICES CHARGES OR GRATUITIES++ All drinks are included within the fares; fine wines and Champagnes Suite Stewards, Waiters, Sommeliers – all tips are taken care of. With (including a welcome bottle on ice waiting for you in your suite) service charges also included in the fares, you don’t need to worry as well as premium branded spirits, cocktails, speciality coffees and teas, soft drinks and Vero 7 bottled water. They even provide a about any pre-payment packages. complimentary mini-bar replenished daily. 6. UPPER SUITE BENEFITS 3. COMPLIMENTARY DINING++ Regent offer additional amenities as part of their Upper Suite benefits With up to seven dining options such as Prime 7, Chartreuse, Pacific such as a FREE overnight pre-cruise hotel package from Concierge Rim, Sette Mari, Compass Rose and Pool Grill, you can choose whenever and with whomever you prefer to dine. Even in-suite dining Suites and higher including transfers, breakfast, porterage and is complimentary. You will be served course by course on white linen, early embarkation. From Penthouse Suites and above they will even within your suite or even out on your balcony. provide you with your very own personal Butler.

6H relates to the cruise element only. xFree shore excursions exclude Regent Choice Excursions and private arrangements. Some shore excursions will be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Shore excursions mentioned are subject to change and can be booked from 240 or 180 days prior to cruise, depending on eligibility. 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 | October 2020 20 NIGHTS DEPARTING 4TH JANUARY 2022

JANUARY 2022 Tue 4 Fly FREE>> from London to San Francisco, USA> Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your overnight stay. Book a Concierge Suite (E) or above and enjoy an upgraded hotel stay^ Wed 5 San Francisco, USA Transfer to the port and embark the ultra-luxurious Seven Seas Mariner® for your 18 night all-inclusive South Pacific voyage Experience The Difference Tue 11 - Honolulu, Hawaii (overnight) WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PROMOTION Wed 12 HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Pearl Harbor & City HighlightsH Gain a deeper understanding of the attack on Pearl BOOK WITH A LEADING AGENT FOR REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES® Harbor by visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING OVER 25%± – PLEASE Punchbowl National Cemetery, followed by a tour of DO NOT DELAY, LAST FEW SUITES REMAINING Honolulu’s highlights FREE pre-cruise hotel stay in San Francisco, California – upgraded hotel stay for Concierge Suite (E) and above^ Thu 13 Kahului, Hawaii HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Haleakala CraterH 18 nights all-inclusive cruising on board the luxurious Treat yourself to Maui’s most spectacular view from Seven Seas Mariner®, including: the overlook at Haleakala Crater, the world’s largest - FREE on board spend of $400* – Treat yourself to dormant volcano. According to legend, the demi-god additional luxuries on board from exclusive wines to Regent Choice excursions, Culinary Arts Kitchen Maui pulled the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean classes and indulgent spa treatment with a fishhook and line from here. Always considered - Intimate small ship ultra-luxury cruising – only 700 guests sacred, Haleakala was never permanently inhabited - Up to 31 FREE shore excursions× Fri 14 Hilo, Hawaii - FREE speciality restaurant dining throughout++ HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Volcanoes National ParkH - FREE unlimited drinks including fine wines and premium spirits, plus in-suite mini-bar replenished daily++ Explore the natural wonders at Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii’s only UNESCO World Heritage site. A - FREE pre-paid gratuities++ short walk through the rainforest will lead you to the - FREE unlimited Wi-Fi for all suites++ Thurston Lava Tube, a cavernous tunnel that was filled - FREE 24-hour room service with flowing lava just a few centuries ago - FREE Butler service for Penthouse Suites (C) Wed 19 Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia - Overnight stays on board in Honolulu, Hawaii and Fri 21 Fakarava, French Polynesia Papeete, French Polynesia >> Sat 22 Moorea, French Polynesia FREE flights for all bookings (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers HRecommended FREE Excursion×: Nature Hike st Through Opunohu ValleyH PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31 October 2020 to receive a FREE Champagne Gift Box – EXCLUSIVELY for Take an enlightening hike around the ancient volcanic Blue Horizons readers+ caldera in the center of the Opunohu Valley while ® marvelling at the natural beauty and extraordinary EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 23,178 when booking this incredible vistas. As you hike through the verdant valley, you can voyage, worth £231 off your next booking with expect to see plantations of tropical fruits such lemons, ROL Cruise†† papayas, bananas and pineapples. Enjoy views of the oddly shaped, heavily vegetated mountains that soar YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE SUITE UPGRADE FARES above the valley floor. The highest is Mount Tohiea, SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) which rises nearly 4,000 feet high Deluxe Veranda Suite H £12,459 £9,099 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (arrive early evening Deluxe Veranda Suite (1 left) G £12,689 £9,349 – overnight) Deluxe Veranda Suite F £12,919 £9,549 Concierge Suite E £13,299 £10,199 Sun 23 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia EXCLUSIVE FREE upgrade to a Concierge Suite (D)ˆ Disembark and transfer to the airport for your FREE>> Penthouse Suite C £14,999 £11,589 overnight flight to London> ALL OTHER SUITES ARE SOLD OUT Mon 24 Arrive in London JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2021 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

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Mt. Fuji, Japan

EXCLUSIVE EXPLORE ICONIC INCLUDED EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS SIGHTS OF JAPAN COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS, & WITNESS THE COMPLIMENTARY GRATUITIES OF UP TO ^ $200 ON BOARD ++ ± FAMOUS CHERRY SUITE UPGRADE * & WI-FI £5,700 BLOSSOM SEASON SPEND

17 NIGHTS DEPARTING 6TH APRIL 2022

APRIL 2022 HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Introduction to Osaka Wed 6 Fly from London to Tokyo, Japan> Explore Osaka’s feudal and religious past during this memorable sightseeing excursion to the Osaka Castle and Thu 7 Tokyo, Japan Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for (depart early pm) your overnight stay Wed 13 Hiroshima, Japan HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Peace Memorial Park & Fri 8 Tokyo (for Yokohama), Japan Museum This morning, transfer to the Today, witness the miraculous, decades-long recovery port in Yokohama and embark of Hiroshima, giving you inspiration from its remarkable the ultra-luxurious Silver Muse restoration for your 14 night all-inclusive Thu 14 Busan, South Korea (depart late night) voyage around Japan HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Discover Gyeongju Sat 9 Shimizu, Japan (depart early pm) Experience a more in-depth look at Busan’s surrounds on this HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: full day exploration of the UNESCO site of Gyeongju, with a Shiraito Waterfall visit to the Bulguksa Temple and the taste of a Korean-style Embrace the grandeur of Mt. Fuji and its surrounds during this buffet lunch memorable half day excursion to the Shiraito Waterfall Sat 16 Kanazawa, Japan Sun 10 - Osaka, Japan (overnight – depart late night) Kanazawa is home to Japan’s oldest fountain using natural water Mon 11 In a city whose commercial roots date back as far as the 4th pressure and a tea-house dating back to 1774. Close by is the century, it is no wonder that the standard greeting between Higashi Chaya Gai Geisha District, designated a National Cultural Osakans is ‘Mokari makka’ or ‘Are you making any money?’. Asset and the biggest of the Geisha districts of Kanazawa Osaka came into its own during the 16th century, when Sun 17 Niigata, Japan (depart late night) Toyotomi Hideyoshi unified Japan and built his castle here. HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Exploring The City of Under the Tokugawa shogunate, traditional Japanese forms Brewage – Sake & Miso such as kabuki theatre and bunraku puppetry flourished Niigata Prefecture is famous for Brewage due to the rich

Cherry blossom season may vary. Please note, all-inclusive relates to the cruise element only. Silversea and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

36 Blue Horizons | October 2020 EXPLORE THE ICONIC SIGHTS OF WHAT’S INCLUDED IN JAPAN & WITNESS THE FAMOUS YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £5,700± From snow-capped mountains to samurai warriors, Japan is a land of contrasts. Its culture has been crafted for millennia and COMPLIMENTARY pre-cruise overnight hotel stay in Tokyo, values that have been in place for centuries are still celebrated, Japan somehow blending perfectly with the neon lights, skyscrapers 14 nights all-inclusive cruising on board the ultra-luxurious and high-tech. Silver Muse, including:

Each year Japan transforms into a pink Arcadia as cherry trees – EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY $200 on board spend for all become awash with their seasonal bloom. For just a few weeks bookings* every year, Japan vibrantly blooms as the nation’s cherry – EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY suite upgradeˆ blossom trees flower. It truly is a sight to behold – delight in ++ the fleeting beauty of these delicate flowers as they frame the – INCLUDED unlimited Wi-Fi historic temples and towns perfectly. This natural marvel is so – Butler service for all suites well followed in Japan, it even makes the daily weather report. – Drinks in-suite and throughout the ship, including Few realise that Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands, of Champagne, select wines and spirits++ which only 430 are inhabited. Japan’s southernmost islands are subtropical, and here cherry blossoms can open from as early – All on board gratuities included as January whereas further north, this can be late in May. All the – Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open seating dining while people gather under the blossoms to celebrate Hanami, a long-standing tradition of welcoming spring, often by gathering – Enrichment programmes and sophisticated entertainment under the blossoms for food, drink, songs and company. – 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 INCLUDED return Economy Class flights>> for all bookings (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers

PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 to receive a FREE £50 John Lewis Gift Card – EXCLUSIVELY for readers of Blue Horizons+ EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES® Earn up to 37,898 when booking this exclusive voyage, worth £378 off your next booking with ROL Cruise††

environment in the heart of Japan’s most fertile rice belt and Fri 22 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan this tour will take you to two different type of breweries to Disembark and transfer to the airport in Tokyo for your > learn and experience the deep culture which the local people overnight flight to London grew up with Sat 23 Arrive in London Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Mon 18 Sakata, Japan HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Holy Haguro Mountain SUITES ARE SELLING FAST - PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT Discover the sacred temples and ancient Cedar trees of Mount Haguro on this full day adventure YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Tue 19 Aomori, Japan (depart late night) From spectacular mountain scenery, SUITE GRADE FULL ROL CRUISE soaring temples to castles FARE (PP) FARE (PP) surrounded by cherry blossom Vista Suite VI £7,400 £6,349 blooms, Aomori is one of Classic Veranda Suite CV £9,300 £8,279 Japan’s most enchanting EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to a Superior Veranda Suite (SV)^ destinations. Framed by dark peaks clad with dense Deluxe Veranda Suite DX £10,100 £8,699 forestry, the city enjoys Silver Suite SL £14,900 £12,899 a picturesque location on Royal 1 bedroom Suite R1 £17,600 £15,249 Japan’s main island Honshu Owner’s 1 bedroom Suite O1 £21,800 £18,949 Wed 20 Hakodate (for Hokkaido), Japan Solo fares are available on request HRECOMMENDED EXCURSION×: Panoramic Mt. Hakodate & Sushi Taste PAY IN FULL BY 8:00PM 31ST OCTOBER 2020 Embrace the picturesque beauty and flavours of the ‘Gateway TO RECEIVE THESE EXCLUSIVE FARES. to Hokkaido’ during this half day excursion to Mount Prefer to pay by deposit? Please speak to one of our Hakodate with a traditional sushi lunch Cruise Specialists for more information.

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YOUR 14 NIGHT NORTHERN LIGHTS TH EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE EXPEDITION DEPARTS 30 MARCH 2021 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PACKAGE

MARCH 2021 Tue 30 Embark the newly-transformed MS Maud and depart Dover for INCREDIBLE 0% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OFFER - your 14 night No-Fly Northern Lights Expedition PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT APRIL 2021 BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SAIL ON BOARD THE NEWLY- Thu 1 Stavanger, Norway TRANSFORMED MS MAUD DURING HER MAIDEN SEASON Fri 2 Ålesund, Norway INCREDIBLE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO 20%± HIncluded Excursion×: Ålesund – The Norwegian Aquarium EXCLUSIVE FREE port car parking for all bookings# Sat 3 Brønnøysund, Norway 14 nights full board expedition cruising on board the newly- × HIncluded Excursion : Brønnøysund Town Walk and Concert transformed MS Maud during her maiden season including: Tonight, cross the Arctic Circle – during winter, being above - Small ship expedition with just 532 guests this latitude provides the best chances for experiencing the Northern Lights - Witness the Northern Lights – receive a FREE Hurtigruten Voyage if the Northern Lights do not make an appearance~~ Sun 4 Reine, Lofoten Islands, Norway (am) - Professional English-speaking Expedition Team Svolvær, Lofoten Islands, Norway (pm) × In the heart of Lofoten, the picturesque town of Svolvær is a - A rich programme of activities including on shore exploration fishing village where age-old seagoing traditions are still being - All meals including beverages (beer and wine, sodas and practiced mineral water in Aune & Fredheim restaurants)++ – BOOK Mon 5 - Tromsø, Norway (overnight – depart early pm) an Expedition Suite (Q) or above and dine in the à la carte Tue 6 In a distinctive building depicting ice blocks pushed on land by Lindstrom for FREE the rugged ocean in the Arctic, you will find Polaria, a unique - Tea and coffee included throughout the day museum and aquarium where you can learn about the Arctic, - FREE Wi-Fi on board for all guests++ wildlife, and polar research. Your admission is included in your × - Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library, voyage , and you can visit at your leisure during your time in biological and geological microscopes and samples Tromsø - FREE wind and water-resistant jacket Wed 7 North Cape, Honningsvåg, Norway Honningsvåg is the gateway to the spectacular North Cape. - No gratuities expected Take the opportunity to day to enjoy an included excursion× - A range of additional shore excursions (available at a to the North Cape plateau which puts you only 2,000km away supplement)× from the Geographic North Pole PLUS, book by 8:00pm 31st October 2020 to receive a FREE Bettys Thu 8 Finnses (For Senja), Norway Gift – EXCLUSIVELY readers of Blue Horizons+ Explore Senja – also known as the Island of Adventure. Senja is ® often thought of as a “miniature Norway” with tall mountains EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES and deep fjords Earn up to 15,999 when booking this exclusive voyage, worth off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Sat 10 Kristiansund – Molde, Norway £159 In Kristiansund enjoy an excursion× along the Atlantic Road to Molde× where you can visit Romsdalsmuseet. Or, visit the scenic YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE SOLO TRAVELLER PRICES viewpoint, Varden, with its wonderful vistas across Molde, the CABIN GRADE FULL PRICE ROL CRUISE PRICE fjord and snowy peaks of the Romsdal Alps in the distance Polar Inside I £5,548 £3,699 Sun 11 Bergen, Norway Polar Outside J† £5,709 £3,799 Tue 13 Arrive in Dover Arctic Superior Expedition P £6,797 £4,499 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Expedition Mini Suite Q £11,749 £12,499 Please note, weather, wind and ice conditions have a great influence on the itinerary and the Expedition Grand Suite MG £20,083 £15,999 ship’s Captain will decide the final sailing schedule. Therefore, itinerary is subject to change.

~~Northern Lights Promise terms and conditions apply. Please see rolcruise.co.uk for more details. Please note, Polar Outside and Arctic Superior Outside Cabins can be based on fixed double or twin bed configuration. †Some Polar Outside and Arctic Superior Cabins have limited / no views. Information is correct at the time of going to print. Booking conditions of Hurtigruten (ATOL V7545) Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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