JULY 2018 Blue Horizons VOTED ‘NO. 1 MONTHLY CRUISE MAGAZINE’ BY ALL LEADING CRUISE LINES BRAND NEW SHIP INCREDIBLE VASCO DA GAMA NO SINGLE - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH PROMOTION PROMOTION

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ROL Cruise announced as one of the UK & Ireland’s Top Cruise Agencies

TTG’s Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2018 were announced at a glamorous awards night at The Vox in Birmingham.

After an extensive judging process where ROL Cruise was rated according to business performance, customer service and innovation by tour operators and other suppliers, and then assessed in an interview by travel trade journalists, ROL Cruise was selected as one of the nation’s Top Two Cruise Agencies in Credit Ørjan Bertelsen the UK & Ireland. HURTIGRUTEN AWARD-WINNERS Turn the Tide on Plastic This month, we are excited to announce In a world first, Hurtigruten have announced their intention to become that ROL Cruise have won two exciting a plastic-free cruise line! As of July this year, they will take their first awards for 2018 with Azamara Club step and ban single-use plastics on all of their 14 ships. With experts Cruises® – “Best for Asia” and “Overall predicting by 2050 there’ll be more plastic than fish in the oceans, AzAmazing Winner”. We are extremely Hurtigruten’s announcement will help protect the fragile environments proud of this accomplishment and are they sail to, including the Norwegian Fjords, Arctic and Antarctic oceans. very excited to see what the future holds with our continued partnership. Turn to page 32 to read more about Hurtigruten’s ground-breaking plastic ban!

ROL Cruise have qualified as finalists at the Agent Achievement Awards 2018 for the following categories: Cruise Agency of the Year – Large Agency Call Centre Agency of the Year Announce Website of the Year – P&O CRUISES Large Agency Name of Newest Ship Winners will be announced at a glittering black-tie awards ceremony at fter a highly anticipated wait and Facebook Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on 12th July 2018! Acompetition, which saw over 30,000 public entries, a panel of experts have selected a name for P&O Cruises’ newest ship from the long list of entries, and the winner is Iona! – inspired by the Hebridean island of Blue JULY 2018 the same name. A PLASTIC-FREE Horizons They have also marked the first VOTED ‘NO. 1 MONTHLY CRUISE MAGAZINE’ construction milestone for Iona, BY ALL LEADING CRUISE LINES HORIZON INCREDIBLE BRAND NEW SHIP which launches in 2020, with a steel NO SINGLE VASCO DA GAMA - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SUPPLEMENT cutting ceremony in Papenburg. Your July edition of Blue Horizons PROMOTION LAUNCH PROMOTION Once complete, she will be Britain’s has new packaging! We’ve replaced biggest cruise ship! the traditional plastic polybag with an environmentally friendly, The Brand New biodegradable alternative meaning & Exclusive SOUTHEAST ASIA 15 NIGHTS Why not join an existing member of the P&O Cruises’ CARIBBEAN DISCOVERY CRUISING that we are working towards a more FROM ONLY PP fleet and enjoy an incredible choice of benefits. sustainable future! £1,499 Turn to pages 20-23 to find out more.

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02 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Blue Horizons CONTENTS JULY 2018

04 - 09 CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES The Exclusive 2020 World Cruise Launch Promotion The Buy One Get One Free Maiden Grand Voyage Launch Promotion 48-49 The Bestselling Buy One Get One Free Promotion 10 - 14 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES 16 - 19 CELEBRITY CRUISES® The Brand New All-Inclusive No-Fly Cruise Promotion The All-Inclusive Circumnavigation of Japan 20 - 23 P&O CRUISES 24 - 29 CUNARD 33 - 35 HURTIGRUTEN 04-05 10 36 - 37 STAR CLIPPERS The Brand New & Exclusive Southeast Asia Discovery ello and welcome to the July still further. There are also an additional edition of Blue Horizons. two internal facing MD positions created, 39 VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY which Ellie Fielder and Rosie Weir will fill. HWhat a fantastic, and record- 40 - 41 EMERALD WATERWAYS breaking, year it has been for the We have ambitious plans and the creation 42 - 43 SCENIC ROL Cruise brand. We have recently of these new appointments will give us the won two awards for 2018 with Azamara necessary enhanced infrastructure and 44 - 45 APT Club Cruises®, have qualified as focus to accelerate continued growth. The Brand New Vietnam & Cambodia finalists in three categories at the Agent River Cruise Sale Achievement Awards 2018 and have As ever you, our customers, are at the been announced as one of the UK and heart of the ROL Cruise ethos. Our 46 - 47 SILVERSEA energy and drive as a business is focused Ireland’s Top Cruise Agencies. 48 - 49 OCEANIA CRUISES® on bringing you the best cruise offers, the In light of our continued success, I would most intriguing destinations and for you The Exclusive South Pacific Discovery like to extend a heart-felt thank you to all to truly ‘Experience the Difference’ with in 5H Luxury of the avid readers of Blue Horizons, to everything that we do – and within this 50 - 51 REGENT SEVEN SEAS those of you who continue to book with edition of Blue Horizons, you will find just ® us and to our valued cruise line partners. that. CRUISES Without you, the continued prosperity of 52 - 53 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES ROL Cruise would not be possible. Here’s to another successful year, Happy Cruising! Incredible No Single Supplement Which is why I am delighted to announce Promotion some exciting changes within the ROL Cruise internal structure. We have created brand new Managing Director positions within our management team to further accelerate growth. I, myself, will be adopting a more strategic role as Chairman with Sarah Wikevand, who has 13 years of experience working with ROL Cruise, being promoted to Managing Director (MD), where she will drive cruise Jeremy Dickinson sales growth and cruise partnerships Chairman, ROL Cruise contact DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR ROL Cruise Administration: ROL Cruise Team: BLUE HORIZONS BOOKING BONUS Lexden House, 0800 121 6195 Francesca Hayden and Christina Green London Road Finance/Payments: Book any cruise featured in this Lexden, Colchester 0800 121 6192 issue of Blue Horizons before CO3 4DB th Client Services 27 June 2018 and you’ll receive a Reservations: Overseas: FREE ‘The Perfect 0800 251 1336 0044 1206 719103 Pimms Pack’ Client Services: Design: Please see page 55 for full details. 0800 121 6191 Accord Marketing

Blue Horizons | July 2018 03 HALF PRICE SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE The Exclusive 2020 buy one get one free World Cruise launch Promotion

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oin Columbus as she voyages to some of the world’s most iconic destinations including three maiden ports of call, and Jso much more! Columbus is the ideal ship for such a voyage, combining all the benefits of smaller ship cruising with an impressive choice of dining options, lounges, activities and entertainment. We can think of no better place to watch the world go by as you enjoy your voyage of a lifetime!

120 NIGHTS DEPARTING 6TH JANUARY 2020

JANUARY 2020 Wed 19 Auckland, New Zealand BOOK a Standard Plus Ocean View Cabin (8) or above and your EXCLUSIVE Fri 21 Wellington, New Zealand (depart late night) ** FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the port in style Tue 25 Sydney, Australia Mon 6 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury Fri 28 Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Isles, Australia (depart late Tue 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands (arrive midday) night) Sun 12 Ponta Delgada, Azores MARCH 2020 Mon 20 Willemstad, Curaçao Sun 1 Yorkey’s Knob (for Cairns & Great Barrier Reef), Australia Wed 22 Cartagena, Colombia Thu 5 Madang, Papua New Guinea HMAIDEN PORTH Thu 23 Colon (for Panama City), Panama (depart late night) Thu 12 Yokohama (for Tokyo), Japan Fri 24 Daytime transit of the Panama Canal Sat 14 Kagoshima, Japan Fri 31 Cross the Equator Tue 17 Tianjin (for Beijing), China (depart late night) FEBRUARY 2020 Fri 20 Shanghai, China Mon 3 Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia Wed 5 - Papeete, French Polynesia (arrive late pm – overnight) Mon 23 Hong Kong Thu 6 Tue 24 Cruising Haiman Strait Fri 7 Bora Bora, French Polynesia Wed 25 Ha Long Bay (for Hanoi), Vietnam (depart late night) Tue 11 Cross the International Date Line Sat 28 Phu My (for Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam (depart late night) Wed 12 Nuku Alofa, Tonga (depart late night) Mon 30 Sihanoukville, Cambodia HMAIDEN PORTH Fri 14 Suva, Fiji (depart late night) HMAIDEN PORTH Tue 31 Laem Chabang (for Bangkok), Thailand (arrive late am – Tue 18 Tauranga (for Rotorua), New Zealand depart late night)

**Chauffeur service is based on two adults sharing, up to 150 miles each way and is tiered depending on grade booked. Offer based on pre-booked price of £5pp per night. Package must be pre-booked by 8.30pm 31st July 2018. Where the offer is not applied/applicable, automatic gratuities of £6pp per night will be debited to your on board account. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL V994/4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃ 04 Blue Horizons | July 2018 hPetra, Jordanh h h ‘The Lost City’ of Petra, carved into the TAJ MAHAL, INDIA sandstone hill by the Nabataeans in the This enthralling white, marble mausoleum, 2nd century is still considered one of the the ‘crown of palaces’, stands as a greatest man-made Wonders of the World. dedication to Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife.

H YOUR WORLD CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS H Visit FIVE continents THREE MAIDEN 25 CALLS COUNTRIES 37 43,000 PORTS OF NAUTICAL CALL MILES PLUS, transit the Panama Canal & Suez Canal

hColombo, Sri Lankah hHa long Bay, Vietnamh Marvel at some of the world’s most Thousands of limestone karsts and striking temples including the beautiful islets are sprinkled across this exquisite Gangaramaya Temple, a peaceful emerald green bay. Spend a relaxing institution of international reckoning. day out on a sailing junk and stop to visit one of the caves adorned in stalagmites and stalactites.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE-WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE – SAVE UP TO £58,949± - Welcome and Farewell Captain’s cocktail parties EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for - Daytime activities, informative guest lecture programme and a Standard Plus Ocean View Cabins (8) and above** wide range of leisure facilities to enrich your time on board 120 nights of full board cruising on board Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ - Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes flagshipColumbus , including: - Porterage of your luggage at the port and all port taxes * - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend of up to £3,500 for all bookings - The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t - FREE service charge and gratuities for Standard Ocean View Cabins (7) be affected by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation and above worth £1,200 - HThree maiden ports of calls≃ H EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 58,949 when booking this exclusive world cruise, - A delicious selection of traditional British and international full †† board cuisine including afternoon tea and late night snacks worth £589 off your next booking with ROL Cruise

APRIL 2020 YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Launch PRICES Fri 3 Singapore Sat 4 Port Klang (for Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia (arrive midday) CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE Sun 5 Penang, Malaysia Thu 9 Colombo, Sri Lanka (depart late night) Voyager Inside IG< £17,999 FREE Sat 11 Cochin, India Voyager Outside OG< £23,999 FREE Overland tour available to visit the Taj Mahal× Mon 13 Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India (depart late night) Standard Ocean View 6C† £24,099 FREE Tue 21 Safaga (for Luxor), Egypt Standard Ocean View 7 £26,859 FREE Wed 22 Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan Fri 24 Transit the Suez Canal Standard Plus Ocean View 8 £28,169 FREE Sat 25 Ashdod (for Jerusalem), Israel Premium Ocean View 12 £36,679 FREE Mon 27 Piraeus (for Athens), Greece De Luxe Balcony DL £52,399 FREE MAY 2020 Fri 1 Gibraltar (arrive early pm) Junior Balcony Suite JS £58,949 FREE Tue 5 Arrive in London Tilbury HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £15,499 Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to transfer you home in style** JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN A day may be lost/gained when crossing the International Date Line THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

**Chauffeur service is based on two adults sharing, up to 150 miles each way and is tiered depending on grade booked. Offer based on pre-booked price of £5pp per night. Package must be pre-booked by 8.30pm 31st July 2018. Where the offer is not applied/applicable, automatic gratuities of £6pp per night will be debited to your on board account. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL V994/4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃ To book this magnificent cruise call todayFREE on 0800 251 1336 Blue Horizons | July 2018 05 The buy ONE GET ONE FREE MAIDEN GRAND VOYAGE launch Promotion

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Penang, Malaysia

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VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS YOUR 45 NIGHT GRAND VOYAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO LONDON DEPARTS 22ND APRIL 2019

VALLEY OF THE KINGS APRIL 2019 Named after Egypt’s splendid ancient city on the east bank of Book a Standard Ocean View Cabin (6A) or above and your EXCLUSIVE FREE the Nile, Luxor wows visitors with its 30-storey pyramid, but you Private UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style** can also discover sandstone walls inscribed with hieroglyphics Mon 22 Fly from London to Singapore Tue 23 Singapore and monuments including the mysterious crouching sphinx Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark the newest ship in the Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet, Vasco da Gama, for your 44 night maiden voyage to London Tilbury beginning with an overnight stay on board Wed 24 Singapore (depart late night) Thu 25 Cruising Malacca Straits Fri 26 Penang, Malaysia The ‘jewel in the crown’ of Malaysia, Penang is linked to the mainland by one of the longest bridges in the world. George Town, the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia, boasts a European-style esplanade and a wealth of temples, mosques and Chinese clan houses Sat 27 Phuket, Thailand Karnak Temple, Egypt MAY 2019 Wed 1 Colombo, Sri Lanka (depart late night) Fri 3 Cochin (for tours to the Taj Mahal×), India (arrive early am – depart late MARRAKESH, MOROCCO night) This port on the west coast of India, also known as Kochi, earned the title From Morocco’s largest and most cosmopolitan city of the Queen of the Arabian Sea as a result of its importance to the spice Casablanca, head to one of its oldest and most imperial. trade from the 14th century onwards. Worth a visit are the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, where the nearby stalls will cook the day’s catch, the Marrakesh is home to mosques, palaces and gardens, historic neighbourhood of Mattancherry, its streets lined with antique shops maze-like alleys and bustling souks and book stores, and the tranquil backwaters Sun 5 Murmagoa (for Goa), India (depart early afternoon) Medina, Morocco Mon 6 Mumbai, India (depart late pm) Fri 10 Salalah, Oman Wed 15 Safaga (for Luxor), Egypt Reached across the Eastern Desert from Safaga, Luxor, in the celebrated Valley of the Kings, is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the ancient monuments. Take advantage of excursions× to ensure you get the most out of this immense experience Thu 16 Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan

**Based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and tiered depending on grade booked. Automatic gratuities of €7pp per night will be debited to your on board account. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL V994/4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

06 Blue Horizons | July 2018 INTRODUCING VASCO DA GAMA

Joining the Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet in early April 2019, Vasco da Gama is home to fantastic on board facilities including a three-decked central Atrium with a fine selection of retail outlets, a Dome Observatory and Nightclub providing wonderful seascapes and scenic panoramas, 149 Balcony Cabins with 80% of Cabins having an ocean view, two outdoor swimming pools with the main pool having an all-weather retractable roof and five fine dining options. All of this is just the beginning Pool & Lounge – you’ll have to step on board to see the stunning amenities for yourself!

Join Vasco da Gama on her maiden voyage from Singapore to London with calls at unforgettable destinations such as Cochin, where you can join a tour to witness the marvel that is the Taj Mahal×, eclectic Mumbai, Ashdod, for the ancient city of Jerusalem and Grecian beauty, Mykonos – plus many more.

Vasco da Gama Ocean Bar

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE THE NEWEST WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE SHIP IN THE INCREDIBLE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £21,289± FLEET EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for Standard Ocean View Cabins (6A) and above** 44 nights full board accommodation on board the newest ship in the Cruise & ND YOUR 45 NIGHT GRAND VOYAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO LONDON DEPARTS 22 APRIL 2019 Maritime Voyages fleet, Vasco da Gama, for her maiden grand voyage from Singapore to London including: - FREE cabin upgrade^ Sat 18 Transit the Suez Canal Sun 19 Ashdod (for Jerusalem), Israel - Mouth-watering cuisine, afternoon tea and late-night snacks Tue 21 Santorini, Greece (depart early afternoon) - Welcome and farewell Captain’s drinks parties Mykonos, Greece (arrive pm – depart late night) - A wide choice of wonderful shore excursions to enhance your discovery of the destinations and their cultures× Wed 22 Piraeus (for Athens), Greece (depart late night) Fri 24 Valletta, Malta - Porterage of your luggage at the port and all port taxes Sat 25 Messina (for tours to Mount Etna×), Italy All flights and overseas transfers Cruising the Strait of Messina EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Sun 26 Naples, Italy Earn up to 21,289 when booking this maiden grand voyage, Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the worth £212 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Phlegraean Fields, Naples boasts a history which spans over 2,000 years. Naples is known internationally for its art, culture, architecture, music and gastronomy, and has played an important political and YOUR incredible BUY ONE GET ONE FREE cultural role on the Italian peninsula and beyond throughout its 2,800 year existence ROL CRUISE Launch PRICES Mon 27 Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy (depart late night) CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE Civitavecchia is the gateway to Rome, Italy’s capital and ‘Eternal City’. Be sure to visit the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the famous Standard Plus Inside 2 £7,569 FREE Spanish Steps, and stop by the designer boutiques, pavement cafés Voyager Outside OG< £8,599 FREE and inviting restaurants Standard Ocean View 6A £8,989 FREE Wed 29 Barcelona, Spain (depart late night) FREE upgrade to a Standard Outside Cabin (6P)^ Fri 31 Gibraltar Standard Plus Ocean View 8 £10,169 FREE JUNE 2019 Premium Ocean View 12 £13,249 FREE Sat 1 Casablanca (for Marrakesh), Morocco (depart late night) Superior Balcony 15 £15,139 FREE Mon 3 Lisbon, Portugal Premium Balcony 16 £16,089 FREE Thu 6 Arrive in London Tilbury De Luxe Suite DS £21,289 FREE Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to All Half Price Single Cabins SOLD OUT transfer you home in style** JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

**Based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and tiered depending on grade booked. Automatic gratuities of €7pp per night will be debited to your on board account. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL V994/4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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THE ULTIMATE PANAMA CANAL DISCOVERY CANADA IN THE FALL 11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 30 NIGHTS DEPARTING 1st September 2019 10TH JANUARY & 31ST MARCH 2019 Embark Marco Polo and depart London Tilbury - Bantry, Republic of Ireland - St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Charlottetown, Prince Fly from London to Acapulco, Mexico. Upon arrival, transfer to the Edward Islands, Canada - Gaspé, Québec, Canada - Cruising St. Lawrence River - port and embark Magellan for your 10 night voyage - San Juan del Sur, Montréal, Québec, Canada - Québec City, Québec, Canada (overnight) - Saguenay, Nicaragua - Transit the Panama Canal - Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Roatan, Honduras - Belize City, Belize - Cozumel, Mexico. Disembark Québec, Canada (arrive midday) - Baie-Comeau, Québec, Canada - Havre St. Pierre, and transfer to the airport in Cancun for your overnight flight to London Québec, Canada (depart early pm) - Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada - Cap aux Meules, Iles del la Madeleine, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (depart early pm) Itinerary is based on 31st March 2019 departure and ports of call will vary on other date. Please note 10th January 2019 departure is a 12 night cruise. - Ringaskiddy (for Cork), Republic of Ireland - Arrive in London Tilbury YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES

CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE

Standard Plus Inside 2 £2,799 FREE Superior Inside 3 £5,129 FREE Standard Ocean View 6 £3,499 FREE Voyager Outside OG< £5,499 FREE Superior Ocean View 9 £4,199 FREE Superior Ocean View 9 £6,839 FREE Premium Ocean View 12 £4,899 FREE Premium Ocean View 12 £7,979 FREE Deluxe Suite DS £8,749 FREE # Royal Suite RS SOLD OUT Book a De Luxe Ocean View Cabin (DL) or above and enjoy EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £1,969 De Luxe Ocean View DL £9,689 FREE Prices and availability are based on 31st March 2019 departure Junior Suite Ocean View JS £11,399 FREE

±Savings are based on 1st September 2019 departure and are based on the second person travelling for free. ±±Based on 11th August 2019 departure. Automatic gratuities of £6pp or £7pp per night will be debited to your on board account depending on voyage booked. *On board spend is Voyager Outside (OG<) Cabins and above. #Free Car parking is for is not applicable to 10th January 2019 and 31st March 2019 departures. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL 4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply.

08 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Tall sailing ship Portree, Isle of Skye

BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY ROUEN ARMADA & RIVER SEINE EXPERIENCE 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 8 NIGHTS DEPARTING 9TH June 2019 5TH MAY & 5TH JUNE 2019 Every five years, the Rouen Armada draws beautiful tall ships, sailing boats and military vessels to the river banks of the Seine right in the heart of the city. Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury - Amsterdam, Netherlands Discover Rouen and experience this unique event with around 8,000 sailors taking part in street parades, plus concerts and fireworks (arrive early pm) - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands - Portree, Isle of Skye - Tobermory, Embark Marco Polo and depart Portsmouth - Dublin, Ireland - Isle of Mull - Dublin, Ireland - St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly - St. Peter Port, St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly - St. Peter Port, Guernsey - Rouen, Guernsey - Honfleur, France - Arrive in London Tilbury France (two night stay - depart early am) - Cruising the River Seine - Honfleur, France (arrive early am) - Arrive in Portsmouth YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES

CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE CABIN Grade 1ST PASSENGER PRICE 2ND PASSENGER PRICE

Voyager Inside IG< £1,549 FREE Standard Plus Inside 2 £1,369 FREE Voyager Outside OG< £1,969 FREE Voyager Outside OG< £1,679 FREE † Standard Ocean View 6B £2,099 FREE Premium Inside 4 £1,699 FREE FREE upgrade to a Standard Ocean View Cabin (6P†)^ FREE upgrade to a Standard Ocean View Cabin (6)^ Superior Ocean View 9 £2,649 FREE Premium Ocean View 12 £3,089 FREE Superior Ocean View 9 £2,059 FREE Book a De Luxe Balcony Cabin (DL) or above and enjoy EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking# De Luxe Ocean View DL £2,899 FREE De Luxe Balcony DL £4,399 FREE BOOK a Junior Suite Ocean View (JS) or above and enjoy EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking# Junior Balcony Suite JS £4,969 FREE Junior Suite Ocean View JS £3,429 FREE HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £1,299 Itinerary, pricing and availability are based on 5th May 2019 departure date HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £1,289

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SPAIN, PORTUGAL CANARY ISLANDS & GIBRALTAR & MADEIRA 10 NIGHTS DEPARTING 8TH AUGUST 2019 15 NIGHTS DEPARTING 11TH AUGUST 2019

Embark Magellan and depart Liverpool - Dublin, Republic of Ireland Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury - Amsterdam, Netherlands (depart pm) - Gibraltar (arrive midday - depart late pm) - Arrecife, Lanzarote (depart pm) - La Coruña, Spain - Cádiz, Spain (depart midnight) - (arrive midday) - Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (depart late pm) - Santa Cruz, Gibraltar (depart early pm) - Lisbon, Portugal - Arrive in Liverpool Tenerife - Funchal, Madeira - Lisbon, Portugal (depart early pm) - Arrive in London Tilbury YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES YOUR ROL CRUISE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE PRICES

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Premium Inside 4 £2,059 FREE Voyager Inside IG< £2,179 FREE < Voyager Outside OG< £2,099 FREE Voyager Outside OG £2,759 FREE Standard Ocean View 6B† £2,939 FREE Superior Ocean View 9 £2,599 FREE FREE upgrade to Standard Ocean View Cabin (6P†)ˆ Premium Ocean View 12 £3,029 FREE Superior Ocean View 9 £3,699 FREE BOOK a Deluxe Suite (DS) or above and enjoy EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking# Premium Ocean View 12 £4,329 FREE BOOK a De Luxe Balcony Cabin (DL) or above and enjoy EXCLUSIVE FREE car parking# Deluxe Suite DS £5,399 FREE De Luxe Balcony DL £6,179 FREE Royal Suite RS £5,949 FREE Junior Balcony Suite JS £6,959 FREE HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £1,199 HALF PRICE single cabins are available from £1,649

±Savings are based on 1st September 2019 departure and are based on the second person travelling for free. ±±Based on 11th August 2019 departure. Automatic gratuities of £6pp or £7pp per night will be debited to your on board account depending on voyage booked. *On board spend is Voyager Outside (OG<) Cabins and above. #Free Car parking is for is not applicable to 10th January 2019 and 31st March 2019 departures. Booking conditions of South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd t/a Cruise & Maritime Voyages (ATOL 4619) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply.

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16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 30TH OCTOBER 2019 Your Maiden OCTOBER 2019 Sun 10 Hell-Ville, Nosy-Be, Madagascar Voyage Highlights Wed 30 Fly from London or Manchester to Cape Wed 13 Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (overnight) Town, South Africa Sprinkled with dense forests and tall hills There will be chances to encounter Thu 31 Cape Town, South Africa offering breathtaking views, Victoria, on the adiverse array of fascinating wildlife, Upon arrival, transfer to the port and Seychelles island of Mahé, is the epitome from going in search of the ‘Big Five’ embark Boudicca for your 14 night maiden of paradise. The port is one of the smallest voyage, beginning with an overnight on unforgettable safari adventures, capitals in the world and offers visitors stay on board. Cape Town is known for to exploring coral reefs teeming with a number of highlights to discover. The its lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and colourful fauna and flora. You can tour× to colourful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market sells harbour, serene vineyards and impressive breathtaking South African game reserves spices, fruit, art and souvenirs landscapes. Away from the urban from Port Elizabeth and Richards Bay; centre, Winelands destinations, such as Thu 14 Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles seek-out lemurs, chameleons and much Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, offer a Disembark and transfer to the airport distraction of a different kind, while at Cape more in Madagascar; marvel at the Indian for your overnight flight to London or Point National Park there are breathtaking Ocean’s largest lagoon at Mayotte; and Manchester coastlines and whale-watching× see giant land tortoises on the uninhabited NOVEMBER 2019 Fri 15 Arrive in London or Manchester island of Moyenne in the Seychelles. Fri 1 Cape Town, South Africa (depart late pm) Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Sun 3 Port Elizabeth, South Africa That’s not all though, this 14 night voyage Port Elizabeth is renowned for its diverse YOUR INCREDIBLE also packs in the iconic landmarks of Cape marine life, sublime beaches and top water ROL CRUISE PRICES Town, an opportunity to visit DumaZulu sports. Nearby, the Addo Elephant Park× for a fascinating insight into the Zulu ROOM Grade ROL CRUISe PRICE (PP) offers the chance to encounter the rare Kingdom’s way of life, and time to indulge Addo Elephant, among a variety of other Interior I £2,999 in pure relaxation at picture-perfect game, while a safari experience at the Ocean View F £3,299 Kariega Game Reserve× takes visitors in paradise beaches. Superior Ocean View C £3,799 search of the ‘Big Five’ Balcony BC £4,449 Tue 5 Richards Bay, South Africa (arrive Balcony Suite BS £4,999 early am) Marquee Suite MS £6,899 Sat 9 Mamoudzou, Mayotte, Comoros, France Premier Suite PS £7,599 Mamoudzou is the capital of Mayotte, a beautiful French overseas department in Single Interior N £4,399 the Comoros Islands archipelago. A natural JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR paradise, the island is home to the largest PREFERRED ROOM THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 lagoon in the Indian Ocean, boasting over 250 different species of hard coral, schools OCEANS CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE AN Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa of tropical fish and sea turtles ADDITIONAL 5% DISCOUNT

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TH 16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 8 JANUARY 2020 EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE JANUARY 2020 beaches and unspoilt bays of crystal WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR clear, coral rich waters that are perfect for Wed 8 Fly from London or Manchester to EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PACKAGE Cairns, Australia snorkelling Thu 9 Cairns, Australia Tue 21 Komodo Island, Indonesia Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark 14 nights full board cruising on board Wed 22 Benoa, Bali (arrive early pm – overnight) Boudicca including: Boudicca for your 14 night maiden voyage, With its beautiful rice fields watered by beginning with an overnight stay on board - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend shallow rivers and forests teeming with life, of up to £350* Fri 10 Cairns, Australia (depart early pm) Bali is one of Earth’s most idyllic places. - FREE drinks++ & gratuities The friendly locals create a warm, inviting Sun 12 Alotau, Papua New Guinea with a total worth of £600 ≃ HMAIDEN PORTH atmosphere, encouraging you to explore the Spread out across the hillsides and beautiful many attractions that the island has to offer OR - FREE door-to-door transfers## northern shores of Papua New Guinea’s Thu 23 Benoa, Bali picturesque Milne Bay, Alotau assumes a Disembark and transfer to the airport - All meals throughout your cruise rarely visited, undiscovered feel. Visitors to including late night snacks Alotau can connect with nature amongst for your overnight flight to London or Manchester - FREE tea and coffee on board the town’s scenic surroundings and (at selected venues) fauna-rich waters, unwind at the untrodden Fri 24 Arrive in London or Manchester - A choice of daytime activities volcanic black sand beaches, and immerse Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea themselves in authentic local culture - All evening entertainment, including Departures from Manchester depart a day earlier dancing and cabaret shows Tue 14 Madang, Papua New Guinea YOUR INCREDIBLE Madang, capital of Madang Province on - Leisure facilities including gym, the north coast of Papua New Guinea, is ROL CRUISE PRICES swimming pools and Jacuzzis - The currency on board is pound sterling, often referred to as the ‘prettiest town in the ROOM Grade ROL CRUISe PRICE (PP) Pacific’ – not least because of its location so you won’t be affected by any foreign on a peninsula, surrounded by azure waters Interior I £2,999 exchange rate fluctuation and the most picturesque islands Ocean View F £3,249 - Flights and overseas transfers Wed 15 Wewak, Papua New Guinea Superior Ocean View C £3,649 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES HMAIDEN PORTH Balcony BC £4,299 Earn up to 15,198 when booking one of Balcony Suite BS £4,699 these fantastic voyages, worth £151 off Sun 19 Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia your next booking with ROL cruise†† HMAIDEN PORTH Marquee Suite MS £5,799 Situated very much off-the-beaten-track, Premier Suite PS £6,449 the capital of Maluku, Indonesia’s ‘spice Single Interior N £4,149 islands’, has the feel of an undiscovered gem. Though rarely visited on tours of the JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR world’s largest archipelagic country, there’s PREFERRED ROOM THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 much to reward those who take the time to stop and explore here. Ambon boasts lush, OCEANS CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE AN Boudicca mountainous landscapes lined with beautiful ADDITIONAL 5% DISCOUNT

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Islands Of The Indian Ocean & Madagascar On this spectacular voyage, embark Boudicca and journey across the Indian Ocean, step back in time at the unique UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai nature reserve on Praslin Island and explore Madagascar’s lush rainforest in search of its endemic wildlife. Your voyage ends in the capital of Mauritius, an eclectic melting pot of cultures, traditions and religions.

16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 31ST OCTOBER, 15TH & 28TH NOVEMBER 2018

Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (arrive late Day 16 Port Louis, Mauritius to Mauritius night – overnight) Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London Gatwick or Day 2 Port Louis, Mauritius (overnight) Day 8 Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (depart late Manchester Upon arrival, transfer to Port Louis and night) embark Boudicca for your 14 night voyage Day 17 Arrive in London Gatwick or Manchester Day 11 Mamoudzou, Mayotte, Comoros, France of the Indian Ocean beginning with an Itinerary is based on 15th November 2018 departure and ports of call may overnight stay on board Day 12 Hell-Ville, Nosy-Be, Madagascar vary on other departure dates Day 3 Port Louis, Mauritius Sparkling clear turquoise water and Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis excellent al fresco restaurants serving astounds with a cultural heritage defined seafood feasts on the sand. With its fields YOUR INCREDIBLE over 600 years. The grandest architecture of sugarcane, rum distilleries and single- ROL CRUISE PRICES reflects the island’s early colonial history, gauge railway, inland Nosy Be has a faintly while it’s also bustling with modern Caribbean atmosphere, with beautiful ROOM Grade ROL CRUISe PRICE (PP) concepts including Le Caudan Waterfront. out-of-the-way corners to explore Interior I £2,899 The Place d’Armes is an excellent starting point, with palm-lined streets leading to Day 13 Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), Ocean View E £3,299 Government House Madagascar (depart early pm) Superior Ocean View C £3,649 Day 6 - Praslin Island, Seychelles (overnight – Antisiranana has one of the world’s most Junior Suite JS £4,399 Day 7 depart early pm) beautiful deep-water harbours, complete Marquee Suite MS £6,049 with a photogenic sugarloaf mountain. With Adopt the islanders’ slow pace of life Premier Suite PS £6,749 in Praslin. Explorers will head to the its colonial feel, it is the largest city of the Single Interior M £4,299 UNESCO-listed Vellee de Mai, with its north with a huge cosy market, a range unique, coveted coco de mer palms and of fine restaurants and some fantastic Prices and availability are based on 15th November 2018 departure many other rare species of plants national parks to visit nearby JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE Cruising Silhouette Island Day 15 Port Reunion, Reunion Island YOUR PREFERRED ROOM

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30 NIGHTS DEPARTING 27TH FEBRUARY 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 Sun 8 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia (arrive sandy beach is studded with colourful Thu 27 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester early pm – depart late night) clapboard restaurants and outdoor cafés. to La Romana, Dominican Republic. Cartagena is the undisputed queen of the The Lo-Lo huts, which sell grilled chicken, Upon arrival, transfer to the port and Caribbean Coast. A fairy-tale city of legends fish and cakes from home-made barbecues, and romance you are sure to discover the are great for an authentic taste of Caribbean embark Braemar for your 30 night maiden superbly preserved beauty of this UNESCO food voyage beginning with an overnight stay on world heritage site. In Cartagena forget Mon 23 Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores board your usual sightseeing routines and instead Fri 28 La Romana, Dominican Republic just stroll through the town and soak up the Thu 26 La Coruña, Spain (depart early pm) HMAIDEN PORTH (depart early am) atmosphere and see what you discover in Sat 28 Arrive in Southampton the maze of cobbled alleys Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea HMAIDEN PORTH (depart early pm) Tue 10 Willemstad, Curaçao Discovered by Columbus in 1496, Santo Thu 12 Bridgetown, Barbados (depart late night) YOUR INCREDIBLE Domingo is the New World’s oldest colonial Fri 13 Castries, St. Lucia ROL CRUISE PRICES city. A beautiful place to simply walk around, Castries is known for its palm-lined, soft, ROOM Grade ROL CRUISe PRICE (PP) the cobbled streets of Santo Domingo are th th white Vigie Beach. Like St. Lucia itself, lined with 15 and 16 century buildings the city combines heritage and culture Interior I £3,099 MARCH 2020 with peace, relaxation and tranquillity, and Ocean View F £3,649 Castries is a gateway to St. Lucia’s wealth Mon 2 Cozumel, Mexico of national parks with vast forests, native Superior Ocean View C £4,349 Cozumel has been called the gem of the plants and wildlife Balcony BC £5,649 Mexican Caribbean. The island is located approximately twelve miles off the southern Sat 14 Basseterre, St. Kitts (depart late night) Balcony Suite BS £6,749 coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, just across Sun 15 St. John’s, Antigua (depart late night) Superior Suite SS £7,699 from Playa del Carmen. The waters and Mon 16 Philipsburg, St. Maarten (depart late Single Interior N £4,949 coral reefs off Cozumel are world-renowned night) as a diving destination Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR Tue 3 Belize City, Belize half of St. Maarten, a Caribbean island PREFERRED ROOM then nothing to pay until 2019 amicably shared between Holland and Fri 6 Puerto Limón, Costa Rica France for centuries. The town is known as OCEANS CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE AN Sat 7 Colon, Panama a shopper’s paradise, while its charming ADDITIONAL 5% DISCOUNT

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29 NIGHTS DEPARTING 3RD OCTOBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019 Sun 20 Georgetown, Ascension Island cuisines, and magnificent views: a Thu 3 Embark Boudicca and depart Dover for This isolated volcanic island is small in stunning city crowned by the magnificent your 28 night grand voyage to Cape size, but not in the range of activities on Table Mountain National Park. This Town offer. There are numerous scenic walks to picturesque ‘city bowl’ on the shores of enjoy, sports, sea fishing or even scuba Table Bay is best seen from the top of Sat 5 La Coruña, Spain (arrive early pm) diving× if you’re feeling adventurous Table Mountain – accessible via cable car. Tue 8 Funchal, Madeira Wed 23 Jamestown, St. Helena Visitors can also learn of Nelson Mandela’s inspirational life and legacy at Robben Wed 9 - Santa Cruz, Tenerife (arrive late am – Sun 27 Walvis Bay, Namibia Thu 10 overnight) Island, or perhaps spend a memorable Walvis Bay is situated at a wide lagoon evening watching the sunset at Signal This popular volcanic island offers more with innumerable sea birds, pelicans and than just white sandy beaches. Mount Hill, while enjoying fresh oysters and flamingos. On a clear day, you’ll be able champagne Teide towers over 12,000ft into the sky, to see the black and white lighthouse at a spectacular natural wonder, and the the tip of the lagoon. Worth visiting are the Thu 31 Cape Town, South Africa capital, Santa Cruz, offers excellent local museum in the Civic Centre and the Disembark and transfer to the airport shopping and an array of museums and wooden Rhenish Mission Church, which for your overnight flight to London or art galleries to explore dates back to 1880 Manchester Fri 11 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Mon 28 Lüderitz, Namibia NOVEMBER 2019 Mon 14 Mindelo, Cape Verde Wed 30 Cape Town, South Africa (overnight) Fri 1 Arrive in London or Manchester Tue 15 Praia, Cape Verde Cape Town brings together cultures, Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE PRICES ROOM Grade ROL CRUISe PRICE (PP)

Your Grand Voyage Interior I £3,399 Ocean View F £4,199 Boudicca will take you on an epic journey south to discover distant destinations galore, Superior Ocean View C £4,649 including a string of stunning islands in Macaronesia and the South Atlantic, and captivating Terrace Balcony TC £5,849 towns and cities in Namibia and South Africa. You’ll visit Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Junior Suite JS £5,799 two islands in Cape Verde, before taking in two rarely visited South Atlantic Islands. You can Balcony Suite BS £6,399 admire Ascension’s verdant lands and gorgeous beaches as you circumnavigate the island; YOUR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PRICE and explore St. Helena’s links to Napoleon during a day in Jamestown. When you finally reach Superior Ocean View B £4,699 African shores, visits to Walvis Bay and Lüderitz offer chances to see pink flamingos in their JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR × natural habitat, tour to the world’s largest desert , and explore a fascinating ‘ghost town’. PREFERRED ROOM THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 You’ll enjoy an overnight stay in Cape Town, South Africa’s iconic ‘Mother City’, too. OCEANS CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 5% DISCOUNT

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April 2019 May 2019 ® Sat 27 Embark Celebrity Silhouette and depart Southampton Tue 7 Embark Celebrity Silhouette® and depart Southampton Mon 29 Bergen, Norway (arrive midday) Wed 8 St. Peter Port, Guernsey Home to UNESCO World Heritage site, Bryggen, Bergen is a beautiful city, surrounded by hills and fjords. A short cable car ride Thu 9 cork (from Cobh), Ireland offers stunning panoramic viewsx, while 15th century Vågen Harbour Fri 10 dublin, Ireland (depart late night) has a lively atmosphere Take a trip to the National Gallery and discover the works of Monet Tue 30 Ålesund, Norway and Picasso, enjoy a Guinness in one of the friendly pubs or simply stroll around Dublin’s cultural quarter and soak up the charming The city of Ålesund is known for its architecture in Art Nouveau heritage style, its surrounding fjords and the high peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps. Ålesund also offers exciting activities based on both nature Mon 13 Akureyri, Iceland and culture. You can go for a boat trip, wander along marked paths The picturesque town is just 100km from the Arctic Circle and features a beautiful fjord which will take your breath away on the mountains, or cycle around idyllic islands, or participate in a sightseeing tour by boat, city train or on footx. The possibilities are Tue 14 - reykjavik, Iceland (arrive early pm – overnight) endless Wed 15 The beauty of Iceland’s capital city is astounding. Surrounded by waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers, you’ll experience nature in all its May 2019 glory coupled with the history and culture of the city itself Wed 1 Geiranger, Norway Fri 17 lerwick, Shetland Islands Marvel at the spectacular waterfalls that cascade down from the steep rocky peaks at this UNESCO award-winning destination Sun 19 Arrive in Southampton Thu 2 Stavanger, Norway Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Sat 4 Arrive in Southampton A SIMILAR 14 NIGHT SAILING DEPARTS 11TH AUGUST 2019 – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES

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BALTIC CITIES & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN CANARIES & AZORES ST. PETERSBURG DISCOVERY 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 28TH JUly 11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 14 nights departing 19th MAY & 2ND JUNE 2019 & 8TH September 2019 22ND SEPTEMBER & 13TH OCTOBER 2019

Day 1 Embark Celebrity Silhouette® and Day 1 Embark Celebrity Silhouette® and depart Day 1 Embark Celebrity Silhouette® and depart depart Southampton Southampton Southampton Day 3 - Copenhagen, Denmark (arrive early Day 4 Gibraltar (arrive early pm) Day 4 Ponta Delgada, Azores (arrive midday) Beautiful, mountainous islands form the Day 4 afternoon – overnight) Day 6 Provence (from Marseille), France Azores archipelago where volcanic activity Glide around the city on a bicycle, pay Day 7 Florence/Pisa (from La Spezia), Italy has resulted in breath-taking scenery your respects to the Little Mermaid statue, including volcanic crater lakes and thermal x The best known sight in Pisa is the famous and explore the Tivoli Gardens Leaning Tower which is but one of many springs Day 6 Tallinn, Estonia architecturally and artistically important Day 6 Funchal, Madeira structures in the city’s Campo dei Miracoli Its glittering bay and backdrop of green- Day 7 - St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) or “Field of Miracles” clad mountains beautifully complement Day 8 With so much to see, you’ll be glad to stay charming cobbled streets winding through overnight in St. Petersburg. Visit Peterhof Day 8 Rome (from Civitavecchia), Italy grand colonial buildings. Climb a cable car Palace or St. Isaac’s Cathedral, topped by The Eternal City is packed with highlights, to montex, renowned for its fine homes and a vast dome coated in pure gold why not visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the gardens, then experience the exhilarating Sistine Chapel, or the Colosseum and the snowless sled ride by wicker basket Day 9 Helsinki, Finland Forum Day 7 Santa Cruz, Tenerife Day 10 Stockholm, Sweden Day 9 Ajaccio, Corsica Discover the wonders of this island some 3,718m up, on top of Mount Teide. Or if Day 12 Berlin (from Warnemünde), Germany Day 10 Barcelona, Spain you prefer being on ground level, take in It’s been more than two decades since Barcelona has a dynamic and open the mix of historic and modern buildings the walls came down and Berlin became personality so typical of Mediterranean Day 9 Lisbon, Portugal (depart late night) unified in many ways, including the pursuit cities. With so much on offer from art and This beautiful city mingles winding streets of joy. Germany’s capital city is a city that culture to sports and shopping your stay with spacious squares, ancient castles, balances cosmopolitan chic with a liberal will be full of delights and a medieval quarter. Take a relaxing undercurrent of creativity and cool. Day 12 Lisbon, Portugal (arrive early pm) stroll along the fabulous waterfront or discover the city’s shops and restaurants Day 15 Arrive in Southampton Day 15 Arrive in Southampton Day 12 Arrive in Southampton Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES STATEROOM GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp)

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EXCLUSIVE FREE EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS TWO NIGHT ON BOARD SPEND OF OF UP TO LUXURY HOTEL * STAY IN TOKYO UP TO ± $500 £1,400 INCLUDED‡ YOUR EXCLUSIVE VOYAGE Beginning with a two night luxury hotel‡ stay in Tokyo, you will you will be able to luxuriate in the renowned beauty of the cherry embark on an extraordinary journey through Japan, whilst also blossom. In Japan, this is known as ‘Sakura’ and is said featuring an incredible call to South Korea. to symbolise the transition of human life.

Japan is truly a land of contrasts. Their culture has been cultivated An overnight stay in Kobe, Japan, will allow you to fully immerse for millennia and they still adhere to the values that have been in yourself in the quintessential culture that is to be found there. Here, place for centuries, yet this somehow blends perfectly with the make sure to sample the local speciality – teppanyaki-grilled kobe modern metropolis of neon lights and skyscrapers. Whilst in Tokyo, beef. Later, you will visit the city of Kagoshima, which is often you’ll find the contrasts are typified here – the bright lights and compared to its Italian sister city, Naples, due to a similarly mild electronic excitement of Shibuya and Akihabara are balanced with climate, streets lined with palm trees, and Sakurajima, Kagoshima’s the quiet reverence of the gardens and shrines of Chiyoda. version of Vesuvius. Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and is home to one of Korea’s great temples, the Beomeosa Temple Not only will you get to experience this glorious blend of old and and the popular Yonggungsa Temple. It is also known new, you will also get to visit Japan during springtime, where for its beaches, hot springs and nature reserves.

18 Blue Horizons | July 2018 18 NIGHTS DEPARTING 8TH APRIL 2020

APRIL 2020 Tue 21 Hakodate, Japan Wed 8 Fly from London to Tokyo, Japan> Take a cable car to Mt. Hakodate Observatory, where you will see sweeping views of the surrounding sea and mountains. Goryo-kaku Thu 9 Tokyo, Japan Upon arrival, transfer to a luxury hotel‡ for your two night stay Park, a popular destination, constructed in the shape of a five-pointed star, hosts the remains of a western-styled for tress, art gallery and Fri 10 Tokyo, Japan a 107m tower from where you can view the beautiful cherry trees During your extended stay in Tokyo, you are sure to be dazzled by the neon lights of modern shopping centres, then find solace and peace in surrounding the park the magnificent gardens. Rich in history, Tokyo is a modern city built on Wed 22 Aomori, Japan old patterns and ancient Japan is still apparent in the local handicrafts, lantern-lit yakitori (grilled chicken) stands and historic temples. Make Fri 24 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan (overnight) sure to scale the Tokyo Tower which overlooks the city and offers Sat 25 Tokyo (from Yokohama), Japan mesmerising views. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji in the Disembark and transfer to the airport in Tokyo for your overnight flight distance from its lofty heights. Tokyo is also renowned for its culinary > prowess and boasts the most Michelin stars of any city in the world. The to London care and precision that goes into the preparation of any dish, ensures Sun 26 Arrive in London you are never far away from a world-class meal Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Sat 11 Tokyo, Japan Transfer to the port in Yokohama and embark Celebrity Millennium® for your 14 night springtime circumnavigation of Japan YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES Mon 13 - Kobe, Japan (overnight) STATEROOM GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) Tue 14 Wed 15 Kochi, Japan Interior 12 £4,349 £3,699 Thu 16 Hiroshima, Japan Ocean View 4 £6,349 £5,799 Visit the skeletal A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (2C)^ and the statue dedicated to the children who died after the atomic bomb was dropped on this city in 1945. Stroll through beautifully landscaped Balcony 2A £6,649 £6,199 Hiroshima Gardens, visit the rebuilt Hiroshima Castle or journey to ^ the exquisite sacred island of Miyajima and see the extraordinary FREE upgrade to a Concierge Class Stateroom (C3) Itsukushima Shrine Concierge Class C1 £6,949 £6,499 Fri 17 Kagoshima, Japan FREE upgrade to an AquaClass® Stateroom (A2)^ Sat 18 Nagasaki, Japan Discover remnants of old Nagasaki beside the modern city. Visit the Sky Suite S2 £9,199 £8,499 Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Or travel to Arita, home of Royal Suite RS – SOLD OUT – magnificent Japanese ceramics, and tour famous Kakiemon Kiln, which continues a 400-year-old tradition. Experience feudal Japan and the Solo fares are available from £6,299 natural wonders of Shimabara Peninsula with its volcanoes and hot springs JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Sun 19 Busan, South Korea STATEROOM THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

Asakusa Tokyo, Nofukuji Temple, Floating Torii Gate, Japan Kobe, Japan Japan

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PACKAGE EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO £1,400± - Thrilling entertainment including electrifying shows in the TWO NIGHT pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Tokyo, Japan‡ main theatre – surreal feats of acrobatics, exclusive speciality 14 nights of modern-luxury cruising on board acts, musicals, comedy shows and much more Celebrity Millennium® including: - The ambience is uniquely Celebrity. Warm and welcoming, - FREE Classic drinks package for sophisticated and stylish, reassuringly luxurious and Ocean View Staterooms and above++ spacious, yet comfortably relaxed Return scheduled flights from London (regional and - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend of up to $500 for premium class flights may be available on request>) Ocean View Staterooms and above* and all overseas transfers - FREE unlimited Wi-Fi for Ocean View Staterooms and above~ EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES ^ Earn up to 16,998 when booking this - FREE stateroom upgrades ® exclusive voyage worth £169 off your Celebrity Millennium - A range of restaurants offering sumptuous cuisine next booking with ROL Cruise†† ®

Cherry blossom sightings are not guaranteed. Celebrity Cruises® and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

To book this magnificent cruise call todayFREE on 0800 251 1336 Blue Horizons | July 2018 19 THE NO-FLY ADULTS-ONLY CRUISE COLLECTION

M CRUISE FRO ESS THAN L pp £78 ±± PER NIGHT

Central Park, New York

OR OR on board spenD + bonus on board car coach spenD of up to * # ## of up to £390 parking transfers £460*

DISCOVER CANADA IN THE FALL SPAIN, MALTA & ITALY 30 NIGHTS DEPARTING 3RD SEPTEMBER 2018 18 NIGHTS DEPARTING 24TH OCTOBER 2018

Cruise from Southampton to the charismatic metropolis of New York. Sail past With UNESCO World Heritage Sites at almost every turn, this stunning the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, then head north for an in-depth voyage gives you plenty of time to explore ashore with full days in most journey into the wild beauty of Canada. With three maiden ports, two nights on ports, plus the bonus of an evening in Gibraltar. Visit ultra-modern Valencia board in New York, an evening in Halifax and an overnight stay on board in and beautiful Barcelona. Then, after rounding the Pillars of Hercules in Québec City, you’ll have plenty of time to explore ashore. Gibraltar, it’s a leisurely couple of days home to Southampton, SEPTEMBER 2018 but not before stopping in Cádiz. OCTOBER 2018 Mon 3 Embark the adults-only Arcadia and depart Southampton Wed 24 Embark the adults-only Oriana and depart Southampton Mon 10 - New York, USA (two night stay) Sun 28 Valencia, Spain Wed 12 Mon 29 Barcelona, Spain Fri 14 St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada An impressively vibrant and colourful city that will fill your soul with Sat 15 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada rhythm and music, Barcelona will appeal to even the most discerning traveller. Impressive gothic architecture and modernist landmarks Mon 17 Gaspé, Québec, Canada HMAIDEN PORTH designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city, such as the stunning Sagrada Tue 18 Sept-Îles, Québec, Canada HMAIDEN PORTH Familia Basilica. Why not enjoy an inspired coffee in the historic Gothic Quarter, a place where world-renowned Picasso lived and worked Thu 20 Saguenay, Québec, Canada Tue 30 Marseilles, France Fri 21 - Québec City, Québec, Canada (overnight) NOVEMBER 2018 Sat 22 Thu 1 Rome (from Civitavecchia), Italy Mon 24 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Fri 2 Naples, Italy Tue 25 Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada HMAIDEN PORTH Sat 3 Catania, Italy Wed 26 Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada Sun 4 Valletta, Malta Thu 27 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Mon 5 Cagliari, Italy Wed 7 Gibraltar OCTOBER 2018 Thu 8 Cádiz, Spain Wed 3 Arrive in Southampton Sun 11 Arrive in Southampton Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP)

Inside PF £2,999 Inside PF £1,399 † Outside NC† £3,499 Outside NE £2,099 Outside FA £2,459 Outside LB £3,889 Balcony EE £2,999 Balcony EF £3,969 Balcony EA £3,699 Mini Suite CB £5,439 Balcony EC £4,249 Mini Suite CA £5,849 Mini Suite CB £6,999 Solo prices are available on request Suite B1 £8,039 ALL OTHER SUITES SOLD OUT Solo prices are available on request JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN

±±Based on 24th October 2018 departure. 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.

20 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Venice, Italy

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

On board spend of up to £390* OR Car parking# OR Coach transfers## PLUS BONUS on board spend of up to £460 for Outside Cabins and above* Full board no-fly adults-only accommodation on board including: - A uniquely British cruising experience - A range of tantalising restaurants offering culinary masterpieces to informal buffets - Take part in one of the many on board activities including guest speakers,films, dance lessons and much more - Enjoy a myriad of bars and spectacular entertainment from music recitals to theatre shows The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t be affected by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation

EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 16,078 when booking one of these voyages, worth £160 off your next booking with ROL Cruise††

ATLANTIC ISLANDS CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN DISCOVERY 16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 19 NIGHTS DEPARTING 10TH OCTOBER 2019

Enjoy a relaxing cruise to the Atlantic Isles. After Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, Soak up the late summer rays, as well as oodles of atmosphere and culture on it’s on to Gran Canaria. With its sweeping dunes, it offers some of the best this Mediterranean cruise on board Arcadia. This is a holiday of UNESCO beaches in the Canaries. Tenerife is next – a beautiful island with black sandy World Heritage Sites, classic destinations including Dubrovnik and Venice beaches and towering volcanic peaks. Spend two days in Madeira – always a and some hidden gems such as Cartagena and Cagliari. You’ll have plenty riot of colour with its gardens and flower markets. Praia da Vitoria has a sheltered, of time to explore ashore and relax at sea. natural harbour and modern marina. Make the most of its lush, often wild OCTOBER 2019 landscapes before returning to Southampton. Thu 10 Embark the adults-only Arcadia and depart Southampton NOVEMBER 2018 Wed 21 Embark the adults-only Arcadia and depart Southampton Mon 14 Cartagena, Spain Sat 24 Lisbon, Portugal Thu 17 Corfu, Greece Mon 26 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Corfu is Greece’s largest ‘living’ medieval town, home to cobblestone streets and alleyways, historic buildings, statues and fountains. The Tue 27 Santa Cruz, Tenerife stand-out is the Venetian-built Old Fortress, now a UNESCO World Wed 28 Santa Cruz, La Palma Heritage site. Find time to pause for a drink or lunch at one of the cafés Thu 29 - Funchal, Madeira (overnight) along the French-style Liston Arcade and Esplanade. For the best Fri 30 Funchal has a timeless charm, delightfully enhanced by a benign beaches, head for Paleokastritsa, Glyfada or, if it is history you want, climate that fills this ‘floating garden’ with the year-round colours and head for Gastouri to visit the lavish 19th century Achillion Palace perfumes of subtropical flowers and fruit. Funchal is the perfect place to discover stunning landscapes and breathtaking views – plus, Fri 18 Dubrovnik, Croatia the island’s famous wine provides the perfect refreshment after a day Sat 19 Split, Croatia of exploration Sun 20 Venice, Italy DECEMBER 2018 Sun 2 Ponta Delgada, Azores Wed 23 Cagliari, Italy Mon 3 Praia da Vitoria, Azores Fri 25 Gibraltar (arrive early pm) Fri 7 Arrive in Southampton Tue 29 Arrive in Southampton Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP)

Inside PF £1,279 Inside PF £1,959 Outside NC† £1,499 Outside NC† £2,289 Outside LC £1,639 Outside LF £2,429 Balcony EF £1,979 Balcony EF £3,389 Mini Suite CE £3,569 Mini Suite CB £4,699 Suite B4 £3,939 Suite B4 £4,929 Suite B2 £4,099 Suite B1 £5,249 Solo prices are available on request Solo prices are available on request JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

±±Based on 24th October 2018 departure. 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.

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Caribbean beach

premium class on board spenD flights included>> FREE cabin of up to £700* upgrades^

15 NIGHTS DEPARTING 22ND NOVEMBER & 20TH DECEMBER 2019, 17TH JANUARY, 14TH FEBRUARY & 13TH MARCH 2020 YOUR CARIBBEAN CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Day 1 Fly from London to Barbados (regional and premium class flights may > be available on request ). Upon arrival, transfer to the port in Bridgetown Beaches of Grenada and embark Britannia for your 14 night cruise beginning with an overnight Grenada is one of the Caribbean’s most scenic islands. Only stay on board Day 2 Bridgetown, Barbados 12 miles by 21, it is awash with waterfalls, mountain valleys, Day 4 Willemstad, Curaçao rainforests, lakes and volcanic craters. The beaches are to die Day 5 Oranjestad, Aruba for, especially Grand Anse – a two-mile stretch of pure white Day 7 St. George’s, Grenada sand just around the bay from St. George’s. Day 8 Kingstown, St. Vincent Day 9 Castries, St. Lucia Hike through a rainforest Day 11 Basseterre, St. Kitts Hike through St. Lucia’s lush rainforest, looking out for hummingbirds Day 12 St. John’s, Antigua and parrots, and experience the incredible abundance of nature the Day 13 Philipsburg, St. Maarten island has to offer. To get a view of the entire island, hop on a tour up Day 15 Bridgetown, Barbados Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London to the Soufriére Volcano and enjoy the dramatic views. (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) Day 16 Arrive in London Swim with stingrays Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea In Antigua, take the wonderful opportunity to swim and snorkel Itinerary is based on 22nd November 2019 departure and ports of call may vary on other dates with magnificent stingrays in their natural habitat. See the graceful creatures glide through the clear waters; the resident rays are quite YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES used to people in their environment. cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP)

Inside PF £1,499 FREE upgrade to an Inside Cabin (PE)^ Balcony JE £1,999 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Cabin (JC)^ Balcony HA £2,249 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Cabin (GE)^ Balcony GA £2,389 Premium Class Flights included for Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabins (DC) and above>> Superior Deluxe Balcony DC £3,128 Suite B5 £3,568 Suite B1 £4,018 Solo prices are available on request Prices and availability are based on 22nd November 2019 departure JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED Waterfall in Grenada CABIN THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

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22 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Key West, Florida, USA

CRUISE FROMHAN LESS T £82PP GHT PER NI the no-fly caribbean discovery featuring bermuda & new orleans

OR OR on board spenD + bonus on board car coach spenD of up to * # ## of up to £710 parking transfers £1,020*

35 NIGHTS DEPARTING 11TH FEBRUARY 2020 RECOMMENDED SHORE EXCURSIONS×

FEBRUARY 2020 BALMORAL ISLAND GETAWAY – NASSAU Escape to Balmoral Island, a tropical oasis with crystal-clear waters Tue 11 Embark Ventura and depart Southampton and a powder white sandy beach. Thu 13 La Coruña, Spain AN EVENING OF DIXIELAND JAZZ – NEW ORLEANS Sample a truly traditional evening in the French Quarter, enjoy some Thu 20 - Hamilton, Bermuda (overnight – depart early afternoon) classic Creole cuisine and a lively Dixie jazz band. Fri 21 Renowned for its vibrant, friendly atmosphere, beautiful historic structures, delightful parks and bustling markets, you’ll find Hamilton a joy to explore. MIAMI HIGHLIGHTS & ART DECO WALKING TOUR Discover the delights of the Art Deco District on foot and capture Front Street, arguably the city’s biggest attraction, runs along the shore Miami’s highlights by coach. line and is usually the first glimpse of Hamilton visitors get as they arrive. The street is home to shops, restaurants and bars, all benefitting from FIRE LAKE & MOUNTAINS – PONTA DELGADA wonderful views out across the harbour Visit the oldest town in the Azores, Ribeira Grande, before driving up to the summit of Pico da Barrosa for the views of Fire Lake. Sun 23 Nassau, Bahamas HMaiden PortH Wed 26 - New Orleans, Louisiana (overnight) Thu 27 Renowned for its incredible culture, food, architecture, art and jazz music, New Orleans, USA New Orleans is one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from all over the world, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the French Quarter, Royal Street and the Garden District Sat 29 Key West, Florida MARCH 2020 Sun 1 Miami, Florida Wander around the Art Deco buildings on South Beach or, for shopaholics, head to Lincoln Road Mall which has been compared to New York’s Fifth Avenue YOUR incredible ROL CRUISE PRICES cabin GRADE ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) Wed 4 San Juan, Puerto Rico Inside PF £2,849 Thu 5 Basseterre, St. Kitts Outside NF† £3,599 Fri 6 Roseau, Dominica Outside LF £4,069 Balcony HF £4,759 Sat 7 Bridgetown, Barbados Deluxe Balcony DE £5,649 Fri 13 Ponta Delgada, Azores Suite B5 £9,299 Tue 17 Arrive in Southampton Suite B2 Sold out Solo prices are available on request Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN *Bonus on board spend is for Outside Cabins and above. Booking conditions of P&O Cruises (ATOL 6294) and Reader then nothing to pay until 2019 Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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TRADITIONALPROMOTION CRUISING FROM ONLY £1,239pp

on BOARD SPEND CAR Coach CRUISE FROM LESS of up to or or or # ## THAN £89PP PARKING TR ANSFERS ±± $550* PER NIGHT DISCOVER ICELAND & THE BRITISH ISLES BALTIC DISCOVERY 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 28TH JULY 2019 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019

JULY 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 Sun 28 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton Fri 20 Embark Queen Elizabeth and depart Southampton Wed 31 Lerwick, Shetland Islands Mon 23 Warnemünde (for Berlin), Germany HRecommended Excursion×: UNESCO City of Wismar & BeerH AUGUST 2019 Enjoy a guided walking tour of the charming city of Wismar, followed by Fri 2 Akureyri, Iceland a beer-tasting HRecommended Excursion×: Akureyri Art & City WalkH Wed 25 Helsinki, Finland Discover Akureyri’s interesting art culture as you stroll around this charming town Thu 26 - St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) Fri 27 HRecommended Excursion×: An Evening at the BalletH Sat 3 Ísafjörður, Iceland Spend a delightful evening at the theatre and see for yourself why Sun 4 - Reykjavík, Iceland (overnight) Russia is so famed for its ballet Mon 5 HRecommended Excursion×: Whale-WatchingH Sat 28 Tallinn, Estonia An opportunity not to be missed! Iceland has fast become known as the ‘whale watching’ capital of northern Europe Sun 29 Riga, Latvia Thu 8 Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland OCTOBER 2019 HRecommended Excursion×: Leisurely Lochs & Afternoon TeaH Tue 1 Copenhagen, Denmark (depart late night) Set sail to explore the magnificent Sea Lochs of the Clyde Estuary and HRecommended Excursion×: Panoramic Copenhagen & DragørH enjoy an Afternoon Tea with a difference Enjoy a comfortable view of the best bits of Copenhagen followed by a Fri 9 Dublin, Ireland relaxing tour of the village of Dragør Sun 11 Arrive in Southampton Fri 4 Arrive in Southampton

Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

YOUR SPECTACULAR ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR SPECTACULAR ROL CRUISE FARES

STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp)

BRITANNIA RESTAURANT BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IF £1,899 Inside IF £1,349 Oceanview FC† £2,059 Oceanview FC† £1,399 Balcony CB £2,499 Balcony CA £1,619 Club Balcony A2 £3,639 Club Balcony A2 £2,319 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P2 £3,889 Princess Grill Suite P2 £3,149 Queens Grill Suite Q6 £4,669 Queens Grill Suite Q6 £3,829 Penthouse Suite Q3 £5,599 Penthouse Suite Q3 £4,529 Master Suite Q2 £9,759 Master Suite Q2 £7,699 Grand Suite Q1 £10,449 Grand Suite Q1 £9,279 Solo fares are available on request Solo fares are available on request

JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

±±Based on 20th September 2019 departure. Booking conditions of Cunard (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

24 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Pisa, Italy

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

On board spend of up to $550* OR Car parking# OR Coach transfers## Full board accommodation on board Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth including: - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals - Magnificent libraries - 24-hour room service - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops

EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 27,998 when booking one of these fantastic voyages, worth £279 off your next booking with ROL Cruise††

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR IN THE CANARY ISLANDS 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 21ST OCTOBER 2019 14 NIGHTS DEPARTING 23RD DECEMBER 2019

to oceanviewfree inside OCTOBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 stateroom Mon 23 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton upgrade Mon 21 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton Wed 25 HCelebrate Christmas Day relaxing at seaH

Thu 24 Seville (from Cádiz), Spain Your Cunard Christmas features a host of exciting, festive ^ activities including Christmas carols throughout the day, Sat 26 Barcelona, Spain Church Services, themed Christmas quizzes, a gingerbread HRecommended Excursion×: Palau Güell & Gothic QuarterH house display and of course a traditional Cunard Christmas Visit Palau Güell, the beautiful mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí, dinner, complete with all the trimmings before a guided walk of the Gothic Quarter Fri 27 Arrecife, Lanzarote Mon 28 Florence/Pisa (from Livorno), Italy Sat 28 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Sun 29 Santa Cruz, Tenerife Tue 29 Rome (from Civitavecchia), Italy Mon 30 Santa Cruz, La Palma HRecommended Excursion×: Wine Tasting & MartaH Tue 31 Funchal, Madeira (overnight) HCelebrate New Year’s Eve in Visit an award-winning winery and enjoy the distinct taste of Italy’s FunchalH finest wines, then take a stroll on the shores of Lake Bolsena HRecommended Excursion×: The Caves of São VicenteH Explore a labyrinth of lava caves at the picturesque village of São Thu 31 Cartagena, Spain Vicente NOVEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 Wed 1 Funchal, Madeira (depart early morning) Fri 1 Gibraltar Fri 3 Lisbon, Portugal H × H Recommended Excursion : Piano Recital on Top of the Rock Mon 6 Arrive in Southampton Could there be a more appropriate – or spectacular – place in the world Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea to attend a ‘Rock’ concert than Gibraltar FANCY GETTING AWAY THIS CHRISTMAS? WE HAVE A SIMILAR Mon 4 Arrive in Southampton VOYAGE ON BOARD QUEEN ELIZABETH DEPARTING RD Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea 23 DECEMBER 2018 – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS

YOUR SPECTACULAR ROL CRUISE FARES YOUR SPECTACULAR ROL CRUISE FARES

STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp)

BRITANNIA RESTAURANT BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IF £1,249 Inside IF £2,399 Oceanview FC† £2,069 FREE upgrade to an Oceanview Stateroom (FC†)^ Balcony CB £2,239 Oceanview EB £2,529 Club Balcony A2 £3,359 Balcony CB £2,699 Club Balcony A2 £3,749 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P2 £5,109 Princess Grill Suite P2 £4,999 Queens Grill Suite Q6 £6,029 Queens Grill Suite Q5 £6,469 Penthouse Suite Q3 £7,189 Penthouse Suite Q3 £7,159 Master Suite Q2 £12,699 Master Suite Q2 £12,389 Grand Suite Q1 £13,509 Grand Suite Q1 £13,999 Solo fares are available on request Solo fares are available on request

JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 STATEROOM/SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

±±Based on 20th September 2019 departure. Booking conditions of Cunard (ATOL 6294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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CRUISE

FROM £85LESSPP THAN PER NIGHT

THE ICONIC NO-FLY TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE ON BOARD

on BOARD SPEND CAR Coach FREE of up to or or plus # ## STATEROOM PARKING TR ANSFERS $600* UPGR ADE^

YOUR 14 NIGHT VOYAGE DEPARTS 4TH NOVEMBER 2018, 14TH APRIL, ♦ BENEFITS OF NO-FLY ♦ 31ST may & 3RD NOVEMBER 2019 No-fly cruising allows you to enjoy your experience of a lifetime without the stress of tiresome flights, lengthy delays, transfers and overnight hotel stays. For those who love shopping you can Day 1 Embark Queen Mary 2 and depart Southampton fully appreciate your time in New York and on board where you can shop ‘til you drop without the hassle of luggage restrictions. Day 2 - Relaxing at sea Day 4 Begin your voyage with the famous afternoon tea in the Queens Room, So, for sheer convenience and a stress-free start to your holiday, a no-fly traditional Transatlantic Voyage with Cunard is an served by white-gloved waiters, or take a seat in Illuminations and enjoy experience not to be missed! a 3D film, planetarium show or famous Insights speaker. Alternatively, rediscover the luxury of time and peruse the on board library. Relax with one of over 8,000 books as the ocean passes you by YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES Day 5 - Relaxing at sea STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) Day 7 Take part in a wine tasting experience×× in the Britannia Restaurant – hosted by the Chief Sommelier on board, learn the Quickstep or ChaCha BRITANNIA RESTAURANT Inside IF £1,189 in the Queens Room, ready for the themed ball in the evening or use FREE upgrade to an Inside Stateroom (IE)^ your on board spend to treat yourself to a meal in one of the speciality Oceanview EF £1,389 ×× restaurants in Kings Court Balcony DC £1,419 Day 8 New York, USA Balcony BB £1,929 Shop ’til you drop in the Big Apple with no worry of luggage restrictions Club Balcony A2 £2,199 on your journey home PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Day 9 - Relaxing at sea Princess Grill Suite P2 £3,699 Day 11 Use your on board spend to treat yourself to a three day SpaClub Queens Grill Suite Q6 £4,699 Passport in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®×× and indulge in a variety of Queens Grill Suite Q5 £4,799 treatments Penthouse Suite Q4 £7,349 Solo fares are available on request Day 12 - Relaxing at sea Fares and availability are based on 3rd November 2019 departure Day 14 If you hadn’t shopped enough in New York, why not visit the duty free Mayfair shops. With a wide range of brands, there’s sure to be something JUST A DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE to take your fancy. Enjoy a Martini mixology class or whisky tasting in the Commodore Club or Lunch & Learn in The Verandah Restaurant where EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Cunard’s Sommeliers will guide you through a chosen topic as you tuck into a three course lunch×× Earn up to 14,698 when booking this fantastic voyage, worth £146 of your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Day 15 Arrive in Southampton

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26 Blue Horizons | July 2018 THE ULTIMATE NO-FLY CARIBBEAN CRUISE SALE SAVE UP TO £3,200±

FREE OCEANVIEW TO BALCONY STATEROOM^ UPGR ADE

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NOVEMBER 2018 Mon 19 Embark Queen Victoria and depart Southampton EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE PACKAGE Fri 23 Funchal, Madeira HRecommended Excursion×: Farmer’s Market & Botanical GardensH Enjoy a panoramic drive around Funchal where you’ll pass by Autonomy INCREDIBLE SAVINGS OF UP TO £3,200± Square, City Hall, the São Lourenço Palace and Santa Catarina Parque, 24 nights full board no-fly traditional cruising on board Queen Victoria including: en route for a photo stop overlooking this colourful city. Then, visit the - FREE stateroom upgrade^ Mercado dos Lavradores, or farmer’s market. Later, you will discover Funchal’s beautiful Botanical Gardens, the former private residence of - A stunning selection of White Star fine dining, bars and lounges the Reid family - Dance instruction and gentlemen host dancers Thu 29 Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Lavish theatre productions, concerts and recitals Fri 30 St. John’s, Antigua - 24-hour room service - A variety of Cunard lectures and workshops DECEMBER 2018 Sat 1 Fort-de-France, Martinique EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Sun 2 Kingstown, St. Vincent Earn up to 31,998 when booking this fantastic voyage, worth £319 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Mon 3 Bridgetown, Barbados HRecommended Excursion×: Best of BarbadosH Enjoy a scenic drive to Gun Hill Signal Station which provides a magnificent and captivating view of the entire island. The Signal Station YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES was restored and landscaped by the Barbados National Trust and now STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) houses a collection of military memorabilia. Afterwards, visit Orchid World which is home to beautiful outcrops of coral, rock gardens, cool shady BRITANNIA RESTAURANT gullies and ponds. Later, visit Sunbury Plantation House which dates Inside IF £2,699 £2,539 back to 1660 and possesses one of the country’s superior collections of Oceanview FC† - £3,199 antiques. The cellars house a unique collection of antique carriages, as ^ well as many items used in the domestic life of the plantation FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (BE) Balcony BA £3,959 £3,639 Sun 9 Praia da Vitoria, Azores HRecommended Excursion×: South Island Sights & Algar do CarvãoH Club Balcony A1 - £5,149 Visit Algar do Carvão, one of the island’s geological nature reserves. The PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL name ‘Algar do Carvão’, meaning coal pit, refers to the walls of the cave Princess Grill Suite P2 £6,349 £5,499 which are formed from dark black lava. Upon arrival, descend the steps down the volcanic chimney into the cavern. Admire the stalagmites and Queens Grill Suite Q6 £8,599 £6,999 stalactites and the crystal-clear lake at the bottom. After, take a drive to Penthouse Suite Q4 - £7,849 view the Guilherme Moniz Cauldron, the largest volcanic crater in the Grand Suite Q1 - £15,999 archipelago. Then visit the Serra do Cume viewpoint for beautiful views Solo fares are available on request of the landscapes of the Azores Thu 13 Arrive in Southampton JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/SUITE Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

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TWO DAYS aBOARD EXCLUSIVE FARES COMPLIMENTARY PRIVATE UK ROCKY MOUNTAINEER HELICOPTER free SAVING UP IN GOLDLEAF FLIGHTSEEING STATEROOM CHAUFFEUR × ^ TO £3,200± SERVICE** SERVICE TOUR INCLUDED UPGRADES

16 NIGHTS DEPARTING 16TH & 26TH MAY 2019

BOOK a Princess Grill Suite (P2) or above and your COMPLIMENTARY Private Day 6 Vancouver, Canada UK Chauffeur Service will transfer you to the airport in style** After breakfast transfer to the port and embark Queen Elizabeth for your Day 1 Fly from London to Calgary, Canada>. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel‡ 10 night Alaska maiden season voyage (B) for your overnight stay. Begin your Canadian Rockies tour by spending the Day 7 Cruising the Inside Passage rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently Day 8 Cruising Tracy Arm Day 2 Calgary to Banff with Panoramic Helicopter Tour× Depart Calgary this morning for a full day tour concluding in Banff. Journey Juneau, Alaska to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Day 9 Skagway, Alaska Panoramic Helicopter Tour× over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Day 10 Cruising by Hubbard Glacier Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Day 11 Icy Strait Point, Alaska Overnight hotel‡ stay in Banff (B) Icy Strait Point is an idea brought to life, a specially created hub of Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise unparalleled Alaskan action and adventure. Watch for whales in the A half day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its picturesque wilderness or enjoy warm hospitality and hearty food ashore natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Day 12 Sitka, Alaska Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. Overnight hotel‡ stay in Lake Louise (B) Day 13 Ketchikan, Alaska Day 4 Lake Louise to Kamloops HRocky MountaineerH Day 15 Victoria, Canada Travel on board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain hamlet of Victoria is a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary charisma, Lake Louise to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your offering an exquisite variety of sights, drawing visitors from around the journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel world between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky Day 16 Vancouver, Canada > lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Overnight hotel‡ stay Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London in Kamloops (B, L) Day 17 Arrive in London Day 5 Kamloops to Vancouver HRocky MountaineerH Your COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to transfer Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal you home in style** city of Vancouver. Highlights include the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Your rail journey ends on Meals are included on the tour as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch. arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight hotel‡ stay in Vancouver (B, L) The maiden voyage of Alaska departs 16th May 2019

**Based on two adults sharing, up to 100 miles each way and is tiered. ×Rocky Mountaineer tour is as stated, may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions and luggage restrictions may apply. Vancouver Lookout and Calgary Tower Tickets are for general admittance only. ×Helicopter tour is subject to weather conditions and change. Cunard and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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COMPLIMENTARY PRIVATE UK CHAUFFEUR SERVICE FOR PRINCESS GRILL SUITES (P2) AND ABOVE** ROL Cruise are delighted to present to Five night Canadian Rockies tour including: you this exclusive promotion to embark upon • Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service× a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery. • Five nights luxury hotel accommodation Travelling straight to the heart of Canada and into the Canadian Rocky Mountains on board the world-renowned • Calgary Tower admission tickets Rocky Mountaineer should be fulfilling enough – but when • Calgary to Banff tour, including Banff Gondola & Helicopter coupled with an exceptional cruise through Alaska on board flightseeing tour× Queen Elizabeth during her maiden season of Alaska, be • Yoho National Park Tour – Banff to Lake Louise & prepared to be truly blown away. Vancouver Lookout tickets×

Enjoy the majestic sights of the Canadian Rockies as you 10 nights of full board cruising on board Queen Elizabeth revel in the surroundings of your GoldLeaf Service seat on during her maiden season in Alaska, including: board Rocky Mountaineer! Plus, featuring hotel stays in * beautiful Banff, Lake Louise, Kamloops and Vancouver, a • ON BOARD SPEND of up to $400 Panoramic Helicopter Tour× included and the unforgettable • INCREDIBLE FREE stateroom upgrades^ chance to join Queen Elizabeth on an Alaskan voyage of a Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on lifetime with added benefits – there’s no reason not to book! request>) and overseas transfers New for 2019, this sailing is going to be popular! So be one of the first to book and call ROL Cruise

today to secure your stateroom! EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 43,998 when booking this exclusive package, worth £439 off your next booking with ROCKY MOUNTAINEER’S ROL Cruise†† GOLDLEAF SERVICE GoldLeaf Service means you’ll enjoy the best of the best… • A refreshing welcome aboard toast • Classic Canadian breakfasts, gourmet three course lunches and afternoon wine and cheese • A custom-designed bi-level dome coach with panoramic sightseeing experience on the upper level and an elegant area on the lower level • An exclusive outdoor viewing platform Queen Elizabeth • Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gourmet snacks YOUR exclusive ROL CRUISE FARES • Complimentary baggage delivery to your hotel STATEROOM/SUITE GRADE Full Fare (PP) ROL CRUISE fare (PP)

BRITANNIA RESTAUR ANT Inside IF £6,549 £5,499 Deluxe Inside GA £7,049 £6,399 FREE upgrade to an Oceanview Stateroom (FC†)^ Oceanview EB £7,599 £6,999 FREE upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom (CB†)^ Balcony BA £8,149 £7,749 Club Balcony A2 £8,649 £7,999 PRINCESS & QUEENS GRILL Princess Grill Suite P2 £10,149 £9,599 Queens Grill Suite Q6 £12,749 £11,799 Penthouse Suite Q4 £14,399 £13,499 Grand Suite Q1 £23,599 £21,999 Solo fares are available on request Fares and availability are based on 26th May 2019 departure JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED STATEROOM/suite, THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

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The engine is revving, the light turns green and I am off, hurtling out of the pits and onto the race track followed by a clutch of wannabee race champs. I’m leading at the first bend, overtaken at the second and only just make it around the third because now, instead of thinking of the task in hand, my mind has wandered to all the strange things I have done on cruise ships over the years.

here have been plenty but this, racing a go-kart on Norwegian JArcherane Cruise Line’s new ship Norwegian Bliss, has to take poll Jane Archer is one of the UK’s position. Given she is cruising from Seattle to Alaska this leading cruise journalists and the Daily Tsummer and next (you’ll find her itineraries on the ROL Cruise Telegraph Travel’s cruise expert. She has been sharing her experiences with website), I guess you could say it is just another wild experience to Blue Horizons’ readers for ten years. notch up on a cruise to America’s 49th state.

30 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Here are some other bizarre and unique things that you can do on a cruise ship:

Learning to dance: UK sailing – a two night jaunt to Le I know, I know. This Havre – so naturally I had to make doesn’t really fall into a return visit to the Lawn Club Grill. the strange category for most people, but when Sadly the weather was not on my you have two left feet side (luckily they have blankets!) and a poor grasp of left and right, but the food and service were just believe me it is a very odd thing to as great. If you’re going on board, try to do. I had a go at the Cha-Cha do not miss out. and Waltz, and knew things were Jane on Bliss go-karts not going well when my partner, Climbing the mast one of the professional dancers of a clipper ship: Some ships have go- Jane in the Cookery on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, Club on Britannia suggested I either talk or count but karts, cookery clubs don’t try to do both. He was being and grass lawns. Star kind really. What he should have Clippers’ sailing ships have masts so what else can you do but climb said is, ‘Have you ever thought of them! Just strap on the harness and taking up go-karting’. off you go, they said. It sounded If dancing rather than go-karting to simple but it is a long way up – America’s 49th state appeals, you’ll about 40 feet to the crow’s nest, find details of Queen Elizabeth’s and you’re climbing a rope ladder maiden season in Alaska in this remember – and more than a little issue of Blue Horizons. scary if you’re not good with heights, but the view once you get there is Learning to cook: spectacular. I would never have dreamed, all those years And it is certainly different – as ago when I started indeed are four new cruises to writing about cruising, Borneo that Star Clippers are offering in 2019 on the eponymous that I would not only Star Clipper. Think rainforests, have cookery lessons on a ship orang-utans, caves and kayaking. (and I mean actually rolling up your You’ll find more about the itineraries sleeves and getting your hands on pages 36-37 in this month’s Blue dirty) but be taught by a celebrity Horizons. chef. Making wine: But there I was, in the Cookery Not as in picking and Club on P&O Cruises’ Britannia, crushing grapes, you discovering why my pastry is never understand (but maybe very good (hint: instead of adding that is an idea for a flour, use cling film to stop it sticking cruise line!), but blending when you roll it) and learning the different grape varieties to create my expert way to slice onions from perfect wine. cake supremo Eric Lanlard. He was charming, patient and funny, and I confess it’s not something I’d ever the result of my labours was pretty hankered after doing but there I good, even if I say so myself. was in Blend, a venue on Holland America Line’s Koningsdam (it will Eric Lanlard gives a Having dinner on a also be on Nieuw Statendam when class in the Cookery real grass lawn: that launches later this year), tasting Club on Britannia This is another of those wine with one hand and making who’d-have-thought-it moments – I notes on which ones might mix well loved it so much I’ve done it twice. with the other. The grass lawn is of course on Celebrity Cruises®’ Solstice-class It is all good fun but you do tend ships; the dinner was in the Lawn to imbibe rather a lot before even Club Grill, a venue that debuted deciding which ones to blend, which on Celebrity Silhouette® when it colours your judgment rather. Put launched in 2011. it another way, I thought for sure I had created the perfect wine until I I ate there on a cruise with my tasted it the next day! daughter soon after she launched and we had the most amazing And still cruise lines the weird and evening. Picture the scene: a wonderful keep coming. I’ve got warm summer’s evening, a calm my eye on a seven-man submarine Mediterranean Sea and sizzling on Scenic Eclipse, the discovery steaks on the grill. Yum! yacht that Scenic is launching this autumn (which incidentally looks just And now Silhouette® has come spectacular). Imagine that David to the UK, replacing Eclipse® as Attenborough moment as you dive Celebrity’s ‘British’ ship. I was lucky down into the frozen waters of the enough to go on board her first ex- Arctic or Antarctica. Awesome! Jane’s own-blend wine

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and the GREAT PLASTIC BAN urtigruten plan to make history by becoming " It is possible to the world’s first cruise line to remove all Hsingle use plastics from their ships! In the act now, and the hope that other cruise lines follow suit, Hurtigruten, who sail to some of the world’s most remote, oceans cannot wait. pristine and delicate environments, have made their announcement at a time when concern for " rising plastic in the oceans is at an all time high. To ensure they are operating with the smallest footprint possible, Hurtigruten will forego plastic straws, coffee lids and plastic bags on all of their 14 ships from this July, even single-use butter packaging!

“There is a lot of talk about the impact plastic has on our oceans," said Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam. "But it’s time to take action."

And it doesn’t stop there, they intend to extend the ban to incorporate their hotels and other land-based operators. They’ve also announced that nine of their ships will be retro-fitted to use liquified natural EXAMPLES OF HURTIGRUTEN’S PLASTIC BAN gas and battery propulsion, further limiting their impact on the environment. Straws in Single-use bars and Plastic packages of "Operating in pristine areas as we restaurants cups butter do, comes with a responsibility," added Daniel. Annual consumption: Annual consumption: Annual consumption: 960,000 pieces 390,000 pieces 826,000 pieces Hurtigruten have focused on the problem of plastic Weight: approximately Weight: approximately. Weight: approximately.

pollution for many years, organising annual beach 2,800kg 5,000kg 826kg clean-ups involving their 2,500 employees as well (6,200 lbs) (11,000 lbs) (1,800 lbs) as some of their 400,000 guests!

JOIN HURTIGRUTEN an ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS VOYAGE TO THE PRISTINE WILDERNESS OF SVALBARD ON PAGES 34-35 OF BLUE HORIZONS, NOW DELIVERED IN BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC!

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NORTHERN DON’T OCCUR11 NIGHTS DEPARTING 17TH OCTOBER, 25TH NOVEMBER & 6TH DECEMBER 2019, 13TH JANUARY, 21st FEBRUARY & 13TH MARCH 2020 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS THE 2019/20 Day 1 Fly from London to Bergen, Norway (regional flights may be available on request>). Transfer to the port and embark your ship Day 2 Florø – Molde, Norway Navigate through beautiful skerries and islands before reaching Ålesund, famed for its well-preserved Art Nouveau architecture Day 3 Kristiansund – Rørvik, Norway NORTHERN The old Viking city of Trondheim is the highlight of your day. Visit Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s largest and most famous Gothic style cathedral Day 4 Cross the Arctic Circle Brønnøysund – Svolvær, Norway You are invited out on deck for a traditional ceremony to mark crossing the Arctic Circle at latitude 66°33′N. Being above the Arctic Circle provides the best chances for experiencing the Northern Lights LIGHTS Day 5 Stokmarknes – Skjervøy, Norway In the Arctic zone, you’ll have more chances to see the Northern Lights. There’s much to see as you navigate the narrow channels towards the stunning city of Tromsø, capital of the Arctic, where you can try your hand at husky dog sledding or snowmobilingx Day 6 Øksfjord – Berlevåg, Norway (for optional excursions to the North Cape×) st LAUNCH Enjoy magnificent sub-Arctic landscapes as you cross the 71 parallel on your journey towards the North Cape, one of the northernmost points on the European continent. From Honningsvåg, an optional excursion to the North Cape plateau puts you at 71°10’21´N, only 2,000km away from the geographic North Pole. Stop for a photo at the Globe Monument, then continue on through the homeland of the indigenous Sámi people up to Kjøllefjord where you can learn about their traditionsx PROMOTION Day 7 Båtsfjord – Kirkenes – Berlevåg, Norway The ship turns at Kirkenes, and ports visited at night northbound will now be seen during the day southbound. Kirkenes is home to the Snowhotel which you can visit on an optional excursionx 11 nights From only Day 8 Mehamn – Tromsø, Norway On this polar stretch, you’ll visit Hammerfest, home to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column. You arrive in Tromsø at night where you can enjoy a local night out or visit the Arctic Cathedral for a magical midnight concertx £999pp Day 9 Tromsø – Stamsund, Norway This stunning stretch of coastline past the beautiful Vesterålen islands towards Lofoten is a real highlight and offers some of the most beautiful scenery of the Norwegian coast Day 10 Bodø – Rørvik, Norway As you sail along the Helgeland coast, you pass hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls rich in local lore. On deck, you can see the strange mountain Torghatten, famous for its distinctive hole right through the middle. Look out for the impressive Seven Sisters mountain range as well Day 11 Trondheim – Ålesund, Norway Spend the morning in Trondheim, then sail through the majestic Trondheimsfjord to Kristiansund, Norway’s ‘cured cod capital’. As your ship crosses the open sea on your way to Molde, known as Norway´s ‘City of Roses’, you’ll see the steep, grey, pointed peaks of the Romsdal Alps Day 12 Bergen, Norway Transfer to the airport for your flight to London (regional flights may be available on request>) Above is a selection of the ports of call visited. For a full itinerary please ask your Cruise Specialist EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE Launch PACKAGE

Northern Lights Promise – Receive a FREE Hurtigruten voyage if the Northern Lights do not make an appearance~~ 11 nights full board voyage including: - Discover Norway’s entire coastal route with 34 ports of call, more than 100 fjords & 1,000 mountains EXPLORE THE ARCTIC WITH A RANGE OF SHORE EXCURSIONS (available at a supplement×) - Cross the Arctic Circle – the best place to see the Northern Lights - A truly unique experience in a wonderfully carefree and relaxed environment - Enjoy sublime local cuisine in a stylish and relaxed restaurant YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE Launch PRICES - Gratuities are neither expected, nor required CABIN< ROL CRUISE PRICE (PP) Return flights from London (regional flights may be available on request>) and all overseas transfers Polar Inside ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������£999 Polar Outside† �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������£1,249 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES † Earn up to 3,098 when booking this exclusive voyage†† Arctic Superior ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������£1,549 Single Cabins are available from £1,449

Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed. ~~Northern Lights Promise terms and conditions apply. Prices and availability are based on 25th November 2019 departure Please note Hurtigruten ships are working ships. Ship may vary depending on departure date. Please note, Arctic Superior Outside Cabins can be based on fixed double or twin bed configuration. †Some Polar Outside JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR CABIN THEN NOTHING and Arctic Superior Cabins have limited / no views. Hurtigruten and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. TO PAY UNTIL 2019

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

This expedition is one of a kind, with a multitude of landing sites and exciting experiences in the Arctic. Hurtigruten aim to sail above 80ºN and to take you to the ice edge of the Arctic Ocean. This adventure will include several excursionsx including hiking, kayaking and other activities on land and on the water. There’s also a good chance that you’ll see a polar bear – after all, there are more polar bears than there are humans on Svalbard!

Highlights of the Arctic Deep fjords, mighty glaciers and pure wilderness Starting in Longyearbyen, you’ll circumnavigate Svalbard’s In the summer, beautiful colours and contrasts provide the frames largest island of Spitsbergen, at one point sailing closer than 600 for dramatic glaciers, majestic mountain formations, deep fjords, nautical miles from the Geographical North Pole. Explore the buzzing bird cliffs and endless Arctic tundra with its diverse great national parks and some of the most spectacular highlights flora and fauna. The Midnight Sun makes it possible to fill your of the Arctic. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the Svalbard archipelago boasts a surprisingly mild climate in summer, despite being days and nights with exciting experiences amidst this timeless this far north. Among a large variety of plants and wildlife are wilderness. seals, thousands of seabirds, the Arctic fox, reindeer and the top predator: the polar bear.

34 Blue Horizons | July 2018 YOUR 10 NIGHT ARCTIC CIRCUMNAVIGATION DEPARTS 3RD, 11TH & 19TH JUNE 2019

Day 1 Fly from London to Oslo, Norway (regional and premium class flights mate here, while walrus dive for clams in the bays. You will also aim to may be available on request>). This evening, take an onward flight to cruise in Sorgfjorden, which borders the North East Spitsbergen Nature Longyearbyen, Svalbard Reserve, and was the site of a famous 17th century battle between Day 2 Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway whalers. If the weather is favourable, join a hike in beautiful Eolsneset Upon arrival in the early hours, transfer to a hotel‡ for your stay. Join an or enjoy tender boat cruising in the Hinlopen Strait area. Another part of exciting excursion× to explore this unique town. Longyearbyen is often your journey may be a visit to Torellneset, which is an excellent place to called an antidote to modern-day life and serves as a prime destination spot walruses sunning themselves on the flat beach. You will continue on for adventure travellers. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of this colourful to Edgeøya, the third-largest island in the Svalbard archipelago. On its frontier outpost before transferring to the port later this afternoon and western shores, the landscape is largely un-glaciated, unlike most other embarking MS Fram for your eight night grand circumnavigation of places on the east side of Spitsbergen. Kapp Lee is a wonderful site Svalbard where you will find cultural heritage from all eras of human exploration Day 3 - North West Spitsbergen National Park of Svalbard. You will make your way to the southern cape and the Day 5 This nature reserve is scattered with islands, fjords and beaches. The southernmost tip of Spitsbergen, where Hornsund hosts a wonderfully ocean here can be full of drifting ice, especially in the early season and varied landscape and geology. Polar beats hunt on the ice floes and with the frozen landscape changes constantly. You might visit Kongsfjorden, some luck you may spot these magnificent predators considered one of the most beautiful fjord areas in Spitsbergen, with Day 9 The Isfjord mighty glaciers calving icebergs into the sea, framed by stunning Spend today exploring the Isfjord, the most prominent fjord system on mountain formations. In the Magdalenafjorden and Gravneset areas, Svalbard. The immense U-shaped valleys, carved out of the mountains you may have the chance to swim and earn a rare Arctic swimming by the giant glaciers that covered the area some ten thousand years certificate. There will also be exciting hiking and scenic kayaking ago, are home to large populations of the endemic Svalbard Reindeer opportunities, featuring the nearby Gully Glacier. You may also get to see the enormous Monaco Glacier in Liefdefjord, and enjoy a chance to Day 10 Longyearbyen – Oslo, Norway cruise in small boats Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, walk to an airport hotel‡ for your overnight stay Day 6 - Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserves & South Spitsbergen Day 8 National Park Day 11 Oslo, Norway Take a short walk from the hotel to the airport for your flight to London Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears on the > archipelago. If conditions allow, you will sail to Isflakbukta on Phippsøya, (regional and premium class flights may be available on request ) part of Sjuøyane (Seven Islands), which are located at the far north Explorer cruises have a wide range of landing options. Every voyage is unique, therefore the above mentioned of the Svalbard archipelago. Thousands upon thousands of seabirds route is indicative only

Rossøya EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Sjuøyane

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR SORGFJORD Nordaustlandet LIEFDEFJORD EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE PACKAGE SVALBARD 80° NORTH CIRCUMNAVIGATE

NORTH EAST SVALBARD MONACO Alke- NATURE RESERVE ± GLACIER ellet EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £2,000 K R O S S F J O R D NORTH WEST Mitrahalvøya K O N G S F J O R D SPITSBERGEN ‡ NATIONAL PARK PRE-CRUISE hotel stay in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Ny-Ålesund Kong Karls Land SVALBARD Eight night full board expedition voyage on board MS Fram including: Longyearbyen - FREE wind and water-resistant jacket Kapp Lee ISFJORD SOUTH EAST SVALBARD NATURE RESERVE Edgeøya - Orientation tour of Longyearbyen – a range of optional BELLSUND shore excursions are available at a supplement× SOUTH SPITSBERGEN NATIONAL PARK - Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore×

- Professional English-speaking expedition team that gives HORNSUND STORFJORD lectures as well as accompanying landings and activities South Cape - FREE tea and coffee YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE Launch Prices OVERNIGHT post-cruise airport hotel stay in Oslo, Norway‡ CABIN grade FULL ROL CRUISE Price (PP) Price (pp) Return flights from London (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) and overseas transfers Polar Inside I £5,049 £4,399 Polar Outside N £5,799 £5,199 PLUS, book a Polar Outside Cabin (N) or above to receive an Arctic Superior U £6,249 £5,599 EXCLUSIVE FREE John Lewis Gift Card worth £40+ Mini Suite M £7,799 £6,999 Grand Suite MG £11,999 £10,999 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Solo cabins are available from £7,199 Earn up to 21,998 when booking this exclusive voyage, Prices and availability are based on 3rd June 2019 departure worth £219 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

×Expedition activities are optional and pre-bookable excursions are at a supplement and must be booked at least 28 days prior to departure. A mandatory medical questionnaire is required to be completed by all travellers and signed by your doctor three months prior to travel. Weather, wind and ice conditions have a great influence on the programme and schedule. Safety is always the first priority and the ship’s Captain will decide the final sailing schedule during the voyage therefore itinerary is subject to change. Please be advised, guests will be required to walk between the airport in Oslo & the airport hotel. Baggage restrictions will apply. Hurtigruten and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. +John Lewis Gift Card is based on one per booking, for UK addresses only. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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YOUR 22 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA VOYAGE DEPARTS 20TH MAY & 7TH OCTOBER 2019

Day 1 Fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Camp. Later, enjoy a city tour of Sandakan restaurant for a traditional meal of Sabah Malaysia (regional and premium class flights Town visiting the Sandakan Liberation Indigenous foods, accompanied by a cultural may be available on request>) Monument, Heritiage Museum and the St. performance (B, L, D) Day 2 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia Michaels and All Angels Church and enjoy Day 9 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia ‡ lunch at the English Tea house. This evening, Upon arrival, transfer to the Horizon Hotel ‡ This morning, transfer to the port and embark for your three night stay. Here, you will begin transfer to the Four Points Sheraton Hotel for Star Clipper for your 11 night tall ship sailing your seven night Wendy Wu Tours Land Tour your overnight stay (B, L, D) experience of Southeast Asia of Borneo‡‡ H Day 6 Sepilok Orangutan Centre & Sun Bear Day 10 Pulau Tiga, Malaysia Day 3 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia Conservation CentreH Enjoy a day tour of Kota Kinabalu starting Experience a close encounter with Day 11 Bandar Seri Begawan, Borneo, Brunei at Sabah Museum, with its fine collection of the orangutans who are undergoing a Day 12 Miri, Borneo, Malaysia artefacts on natural history. Next, visit the rehabilitation program so they can be Blue Mosque, surrounded by reflecting pools returned to the wild. Next, visit the Sun Bear Day 13 Bintulu/Tanjung Kidurong, Borneo, and a colourful Chinese temple with the Conservation Centre, see the world’s smallest Malaysia largest statue of Kwan Yin, the goddess of bear and learn about the conservation effort Day 15 - Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia (overnight - mercy in Borneo and pass by the Menara Tun to protect them. Later, journey through palm Day 16 depart early pm) Mustapha before visiting the local handicraft oil plantations and villages to Bilit Rainforest ‡ Day 19 Nongsa Point Marina, Indonesia market and the spice bazaar to learn about Lodge . This afternoon, take a boat cruise the various spices (B, L) along the Kinabatangan River in search of Day 20 - Singapore ‡ Day 4 Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia Proboscis monkeys (B, L, D) Day 21 Disembark and transfer to a hotel for your Head out of the city to Kinabalu Park and Day 7 Sukau, Borneo, Malaysia two night stay, including breakfast. Spend walk along the forest trails to get a first-hand This morning, transfer to Ox-Bow Lake and today exploring this exotic metropolis at your impression of the park, before visiting the experience the early morning ambience of the leisure Mountain Garden with its collection of orchids longest river of Sabah. Take a short jungle Day 22 Singapore and plants that are unique to Kinabalu. This walk along the lake and later this afternoon, This morning, transfer to the airport for your evening, visit a local restaurant for a traditional enjoy a river cruise for your chance to spot overnight flight to London (regional and Malay dish (B, L, D) more intriguing wildlife (B, L, D) premium class flights may be available on > Day 5 Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan, Borneo, Day 8 Gomantong Caves, Borneo, Malaysia request ) Malaysia Enjoy a tour through the Gomantong caves, Day 23 Arrive in London This morning, transfer to the airport for your home to millions of swiftlets and bats. Return flight to Sandakan. Upon arrival, transfer to for lunch before your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Meals on the tour segment of the itinerary are as stated: the Sandakan Memorial Park, adjacent to the Upon arrival, transfer to the Horizon Hotel‡ B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner site of the original Sandakan Prisoner of War for your overnight stay. Later, visit a local Days not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

36 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Gomantong Caves

Star Clipper

Blue Mosque, Kota Kinabalu

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EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £1,800± Seven night pre-cruise Wendy Wu Tours land tour of Borneo‡‡ including: - A visit to Sepilok Orangutan Centre & Sun Bear Conservation Centre Malayan sun bear - Four night hotel stay at the Horizon Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo‡ - Overnight stay at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Sandakan, Borneo‡ - Two night stay at Bilit Rainforest Lodge in Sukau, Borneo‡ 11 nights full board cruising on board the unforgettable Star Clipper with just 170 guests, including: - FREE cabin upgrade^ - A comprehensive menu of international cuisine prepared by passionate, professional chefs - Open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, with no obligation to dine at a set time - a 2:1 guest to crew ratio - Choice of stunning accommodation - FREE water sports such as kayaking, wind surfing, snorkeling and much more. Diving courses available×× Two night post-cruise hotel stay SEPILOK ORANGUTAN in Singapore, including breakfast‡ Return flights from London (regional and premium CENTRE & SUN BEAR class flights may be available on request>) and CONSERVATION CENTRE overseas transfers EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 15,798 when booking this Sepilok offers you the chance to see orangutans in their natural exclusive voyage, worth up to £157 habitat – like Semenggoh, this is a centre for the rehabilitation off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† of former captive and orphaned orangutans. Around 60 to 80 orangutans live freely within the centre’s forest, and there may be YOUR EXCLUSIVE young orangutans to visit in the nursery. Pop over the road to the ROL CRUISE Launch FARES Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to visit the world’s smallest CABIN CATEGORY FULL ROL CRUISE bear and learn about the conservation efforts to protect them. FARE (PP) FARE (PP) Inside 6# £5,899 £4,999 The Spectacular Star Clipper Inside/Outside 5 £6,099 £5,299 Outside 4 £6,499 £5,699 Outside 3 £6,799 £5,999 A star of the sea, Star Clipper is a four-masted tall ship, and at just FREE upgrade to an Outside (2) Cabinˆ 360 feet long is a true clipper ship. Experience unrivalled service, Deluxe 1 £7,199 £6,699 get involved with sailing the ship, perhaps even climb the mast to Owner’s Suite - £8,299 £7,899 the crow’s nest, visit unique ports of call not open to larger ships Single cabins are available from £6,499 th and delight in this true sailing experience. Fares, availability and upgrade are based on 20 May 2019 departure JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN

#Category 6 cabins consist of upper and lower berths. ‡‡Land tour is subject to further T&C’s and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. ‡Hotel stays in Borneo Rainforest are of a moderate grade. Wendy Wu Tours, Star Clippers and Reader Offers Limited Package Holiday booking conditions apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 19TH SEPTEMBER 2019 EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PACKAGE SEPTEMBER 2019 EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS OF UP TO £600± Thu 19 Fly from London to Venice, Italy> Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark Aegean Odyssey for 10 nights on board the multi award-winning Aegean Odyssey including: your 10 night cruise beginning with an overnight stay on board - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spending money of up to $200 for all Fri 20 Venice, Italy bookings* Today, enjoy a morning walking tour of Venice with an optional × afternoon tour to visit two islands of the Venetian Lagoon - Shore excursions INCLUDED Sat 21 Urbino (Ancona), Italy - Lectures by expert Guest Speakers Visit the birthplace of Rafael, Palazzo Ducale and the magnificent - All meals and FREE wine, beer or soft drinks with dinner++ Duomo - Open-seating dining in a choice of two restaurants Sun 22 Split, Croatia Today, enjoy a city tour of Diocletian’s Palace including the Temple - Gratuities INCLUDED of Jupiter. Enjoy an optional tour of Salona and Trogir - FREE upgrade to Business≃ Class Flights for all Balcony Cabins>> Mon 23 Korcula, Croatia (am) - Transfers and baggage handling between overseas airports, Dubrovnik, Croatia (arrive early evening – overnight) hotels and the ship Tue 24 Dubrovnik, Croatia (depart early pm) TWO NIGHT post-cruise hotel stay in Athens INCLUDED‡ This morning, join a city tour featuring the city walls, Baroque Return flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on church of St. Blaise, Cathedral and Rector’s Palace then spend > the afternoon cruising Kotor Bay request ) and overseas transfers Wed 25 Sarande, Albania EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint – a changing Earn up to 11,378 when booking this fantastic voyage, settlement from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval and Venetian times worth £113 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† Thu 26 Katakolon, Greece (am) Enjoy a morning tour to Ancient Olympia Pylos, Greece (arrive early evening – overnight) YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES Fri 27 Pylos, Greece Visit some of Pylos’ historical sites: Ancient Messini or the castle CABIN GRADE FULL FARE (pp) ROL CRUISE FARE (pp) of Paleokastritsa Standard Inside M £2,595 £2,489 Sat 28 Monemvasia, Greece (depart early pm) Enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful lower town Premium Inside L £2,795 £2,649 Hydra, Greece (arrive early evening) Standard Outside J £3,195 £2,989 Spend this evening at your leisure Deluxe Outside F £3,995 £3,739 Sun 29 Athens (from Piraeus), Greece Disembark and join a full morning tour of the Acropolis and its Deluxe Balcony D £4,750 £4,449 ‡ museum. Transfer to a hotel for your two night stay Junior Suite B £5,495 £5,189 Mon 30 Athens, Greece Spend your day at leisure to explore sites such as the ancient Owner’s Suite A £5,995 £5,689 Agora and National Archaeological Museum Single cabins are available from £3,289 OCTOBER 2019 JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED CABIN Tue 1 Athens, Greece THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019 Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London>

>>Subject to availability. Booking conditions of Voyages to Antiquity (ATOL 10093) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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40 Blue Horizons | July 2018 7 NIGHTS DEPARTING 6TH APRIL , 11TH MAY, 8TH JUNE, 21ST SEPTEMBER & 12TH OCTOBER 2019 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Day 1 Fly from London to Lyon, France>. Upon valley near the steep slopes of le Massif Day 7 Arles, France arrival, transfer to your award-winning Emerald Central, France’s 3rd largest mountain Sail into the Camargue wilderness region Waterways Star-Ship for your seven night range. The area has a long tradition in to the capital of Provence, Arles where cruise. This evening you will enjoy a welcome wine making, including the renowned wine you will join your local guide for a walking reception and dinner (D) growing centre of Tain l’Hermitage across tour showcasing the highlights of the city Day 2 Chalon-Sur-Saone – Beaune, France the river (B, L, D) in particular the 2,000-year-old Roman  Chalon-Sur-Saone is best known as the EmeraldPLUS: Regional wine taste on Amphitheatre still in use today, which was × birthplace of photography and the centre of board originally built to hold 20,000 spectators  Burgundy’s wine region. Travel by road to the EmeraldACTIVE: Guided walk through in the style of the Colosseum in Rome. vineyards or guided bike tour to Glun× quaint village of Beaune, where you’ll visit The rest of the day is at leisure to relax on board and explore Arles further (B, L, D) the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest Day 5 Viviers, France examples of French 15th century architecture. Arrive in Viviers, a town which still has a Day 8 Arles, France Marvel at the multi-coloured roofs of this former lot of middle age flare. Viviers is also the After breakfast, disembark and transfer to hospital, now a museum, which has become home of one of France’s oldest cathedrals, Marseille Airport for your return flight to one of the symbols of Burgundy (B, L, D) join an included city tour exploring all the London (regional flights maybe available on architectural heritage of this quaint town request>) (B) Day 3 Lyon, France (B, L, D) Meals are included as stated: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, Lyon is France’s third largest city, a former EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive D = Dinner Roman capital positioned at the conference of tasting on board× Itinerary is based on 12th October 2019 departure and may the Rhône and Saône rivers, which is steeped operate in reverse on selected dates Day 6 Avignon, France in history. Today be part of the guided tour of Although a fortified town, it is the Papal Lyon, which starts with a drive to the Basilique Palace which stands more secure on a hill Notre Dame de Fourviere, Lyon’s hilltop church, in the centre of town; its walls are 17-18 with stunning views over the town. Then feet thick. Your guided walk with a local pass by the recently re-discovered Roman guide takes you through this historic centre amphitheatre and walk through the cobbled with its cobbled laneways and shops, streets of the gastronomic old town including overlooking the famous ‘Pont d’Avignon’. the secret laneways. Alternatively, join a guided The rest of the day is at leisure (B, L, D) bike tour of Lyon (B, L, D) EmeraldPLUS: Provençal dinner on × EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Bike Tour board hosted by a popular local chef× Day 4 Tournon, France EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike in Join your local guide for a walking tour of Avignon× Tournon, which is dominated by the 16th century EmeraldACTIVE: Yoga Lesson on castle and roman ruins and is nestled in the Board×

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Exclusive fares are for select date only. *Please note, on board spend is only applicable to 12th October 2019 departure, all other dates will receive a free Premium Drinks Package for Balcony Suites and above, please call for details. Booking conditions of Scenic Tours (UK) Limited t/a Emerald Waterways (ATOL 9294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see the back page for full terms and conditions.

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**Please note, chauffeur service is up to 75 miles each way. 5H relates to the cruise element only. Please note, this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Booking conditions of Scenic Tours UK Limited (ATOL 9294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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You’ll spend the afternoon in Saint-Émilion, a in style** visual feast and the jewel of this ancient wine growing region. You’ll also explore Meals are included as stated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner the underground catacombs of the Monolithic Church HSundowners: Enjoy a glass of wine at the exclusive estate of Château de la Riviere. Explore the spectacular property or discover the artistic heritage of this region and be mesmerised by a local artist painting the stunning landscape EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE (B, L, D) WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ROL CRUISE PACKAGE Day 3 Libourne – Pauillac, France th HFreechoice: Enjoy a guided tour of Libourne and view its quaint 16 century EARLY BOOKING FARES SAVING £1,000± town-houses and Gothic church. Alternatively, explore the exclusive estate of ** Château Franc Mayne and taste its Grand Cru Class Wine or view the eclectic COMPLIMENTARY Private UK Chauffeur Service city of Bergerac (B, L, D) 10 nights all-inclusive 5H luxury river cruising on board Scenic Diamond Day 4 Médoc, France including: HFreechoice: Travel the scenic Médoc wine route today. Afterwards, sample - COMPLIMENTARY unlimited premium-branded beverages all day++ the region’s finest red wine at the Château Gruaud-Larose estate, or cycle to a - A choice of award-winning sightseeing excursions included× local Château, for a wine tasting ~ HEnrich: Château d’Agassac is truly enchanting. Soak in the ambiance of this - COMPLIMENTARY Wi-Fi on board magnificent property as live musicians perform classical masterpieces (B, L, D) - Enrich experience offering an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime event Day 5 Pauillac – Cadillac, France - Butler service for all guests Enjoy picturesque cruising today and develop your cooking skills in Scenic - Choice of up to six dining experiences from casual to fine dining Culinaire. Tonight, local entertainers perform live for your exclusive enjoyment (B, L, D) - Cruise Directors to guide and assist plus expert local guides Day 6 Cadillac, France - Room service for all suites HFreechoice: Venture into the Sauternes region for a tasting of the prestigious - All tipping, port charges and taxes worth up to £600 ≃ Château Guiraud dessert wines. Alternatively, cycle through the rolling Return flights from a selection of up to nine UK airports and overseas vineyards of Sauternes to the Grand Cru Class estate of Château Myrat for transfers a tasting. Or visit Roquetaillade Castle, one of the region’s most impressive historic sites. Alternatively, visit a truffle farm and sample this delicacy, or EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES perhaps enjoy a 12km roundtrip hike from Cadillac to Loupiac (B, L, D) Earn up to 13,178 when booking this fantastic river cruise, Day 7 Bordeaux, France worth £131 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† HFreechoice: Shop with a Chef at a local food market and cook up a storm in Scenic Culinaire. Or enjoy a guided tour, or cycle the historic regions of YOUR INCREDIBLE ROL CRUISE FARES Bordeaux. Enjoy a special dinner on board showcasing regional delicacies before an illuminations cruise on the Garonne River. A fabulous local soloist will SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) perform live tonight (B, L, D) Standard Suite E £3,495 £2,989 Day 8 Arcachon – Bourg, France HFreechoice: Join a walking tour of Arcachon including a visit to the local Balcony Suite C £4,190 £3,689 Baltard market. Or climb Europe’s largest sand dune and drink in the expansive Balcony Suite A £4,590 £4,089 panoramas. Or why not stay on board and enjoy a fabulous Mademoiselle de Junior Suite BJ £5,190 £4,689 Margaux chocolate and wine pairing event. Alternatively, take a local tram to Royal Suite RA £5,890 £5,389 Cite du Vin museum and enjoy an interactive journey of wine discovery (B, L, D) Royal Owner’s Suite RO £7,090 £6,589 Day 9 Cognac, France Solo fares are available from £5,389 HFreechoice: Discover the Carriages Museum in the enchanting Bourg Fares and availability are based on 10th October 2019 departure Castle including a visit to the 16th century passageway to the guards rooms and immense WWII oil tanks. Alternatively, spend a full day exploring Cognac. JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED SUITE Afterwards, enjoy a tasting at the acclaimed property of Rémy Martin (B, L, D) PAY IN FULL & SAVE AN EXTRA £125PP

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**Please note, chauffeur service is up to 75 miles each way. 5H relates to the cruise element only. Please note, this voyage may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Booking conditions of Scenic Tours UK Limited (ATOL 9294) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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13 NIGHTS DEPARTING 15TH SEPTEMBER, 27TH OCTOBER & 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 & 19TH JANUARY, 16TH FEBRUARY & 16TH MARCH 2019 OTHER DATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS

Day 1 Fly from London to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on your FREE Premium discover rural life on an island. The rest of today is then spent on board. This Economy flight>> (premium class flights may be available on request>) afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration while border formalities Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam are carried out. Cross into Cambodia and cruise overnight towards the capital, Upon arrival, transfer to the Fusion Suites Saigon‡ for your two night hotel stay, Phnom Penh (B, L, D) including breakfast (D) Day 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia HINSIDER EXPERIENCEH This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at Join an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide The Chopsticks Saigon Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). This afternoon in Phnom Penh, a tour takes you to visit the magnificent Day 3 C ủ Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam This morning take a step back in time and revisit the military history of the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda (B, L, D) area. Visit the Củ Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during Day 8 Phnom Penh – Koh Chen, Cambodia the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong Enjoy leisure time to explore Phnom Penh. Relax aboard your stylish ship guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication or discover more of the city’s sights. Later, cruise to Koh Chen, a village and supply routes, hospitals, weapons caches and living quarters for numerous specialising in silver and copperware (B, L, D) guerrilla fighters (B) Day 9 Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Cambodia Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Disembark in Prek K’dam and take a coach to Oudong. Afterwards, continue to Transfer to the port in My Tho and embark APT’s 4H river ship Kampong Tralach for a visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu RV La Marguerite for your cruise along the mighty Mekong. Enjoy lunch as your HINSIDER EXPERIENCEH Receive a Buddhist blessing in Oudong. Enjoy an ship sets off. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow passengers ox-cart ride through the countryside around Kampong Tralach (B, L, D) (B, L, D) Day 10 Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia Day 5 Cái Bè/Sa Đéc, Vietnam Enjoy a small-boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang this This morning, a local boat takes you to the river-land town of Cái Bè. Go morning. Then return to your ship and journey to Prek K’dam. This evening, ashore to see Cái Bè’s French Gothic Cathedral and visit a local rice paper enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board (B, L, D) manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made. After lunch, take a boat ride to Day 11 Siem Reap, Cambodia Sa Đéc for a tour. Here, you’ll see Huynh Thuy Le’s old house (once the lover Disembark your ship in Prek K’dam and transfer to Siem Reap. Today explore of French writer Marguerite Duras, the namesake of the RV La Marguerite). Ta Prohm with its intertwined trees and the 13th century temple Bayon. Transfer Return to your ship for dinner (B, L, D) to the Shinta Mani Resort‡ for your two night stay, including breakfast (B) Day 6 Tân Châu, Vietnam – Border Crossing Day 12 Siem Reap, Cambodia Go ashore for a rickshaw tour of Tân Châu and take a small-boat ride to Visit the incredible historic landmark of Angkor Archaeological Park and explore

44 Blue Horizons | July 2018 RV LA MARGUERITE Sail beside stunning scenery on board the 4H RV La Marguerite. EXPERIENCE Visit remote villages that line the banks of the Mekong River. Your stylish ship offers superior service and accommodation, combining colonial era with a contemporary edge. THE DIFFERENCE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RV La Marguerite ROL CRUISE PACKAGE

FREE PREMIUM ECONOMY FLIGHTS>> 4H hotel stays in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia included‡ Seven nights on board the 4H RV La Marguerite on a Mighty DEDICATED STAFF Mekong River cruise With a guest to staff ratio of 2:1, the service you’ll receive on board is exceptional. Each crew member has extensive 27 fine meals – 11 breakfasts, seven lunches and nine dinners training and is always delighted to help. FREE local beers, spirits, and soft drinks on board throughout La Marguerite Staff the day and international wine served with lunch and dinner++ All sightseeing excursions and on board entertainment× HInsider ExperiencesH – unique sightseeing activities, memorable interactions with the local people, and exclusive culinary experiences Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping DINING EXPERIENCES Services of a Tour Director and expert local guides Enjoy a superb dining experience each day in the airconditioned Mekong Restaurant. Dine on exotic Asian fare prepared by your EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Earn up to 8,078 when booking on board chefs each day from the freshest ingredients. Western †† favourites are also available. Local beer, spirits and soft drink are this fantastic voyage ® included at all times at no additional cost. International wine is also included during lunch and dinner on board. YOUR ROL CRUISE sale FARES

SUITE Grade ROL CRUISE FARE (PP) Deluxe Balcony Suite B £3,389 Deluxe Balcony Suite A £3,539 Sadec Balcony Suite Sadec £3,689

La Marguerite Restaurant Indochina Balcony Suite Indo £4,039 Solo fares are available on request on BOARD ENTERTAINMENT Fares and availability are based on 16th March 2019 departure Unwind in the ships peaceful air-conditioned lounges or on Just a deposit REQUIRED to secure your preferred suite the Sun Deck, both offering magnificent views. Be entertained with a wide selection of games, Wi-Fi in select areas, DVDs and music. Pamper yourself in the ships spa×× or work out in the fitness centre. The Sun Deck offers further relaxation with a swimming pool and reclining lounges.

its ancient wonders. This amazing World Heritage listed Park contains the remains of different Khmer empire capitals. Cap off the day with a spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat, also located within the Angkor Archaeological Park. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner and traditional Apsara dance performance HINSIDER EXPERIENCEH Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art, which provides support and education for underprivileged children (B, D) Day 13 siem Reap, Cambodia Transfer to the airport for your overnight FREE Premium Economy>> flight to London (premium class flights may be available on request>) (B) Day 14 arrive in London Itinerary is based on 16th March 2019 departure and may operate in reverse on selected dates which differ slightly and are one night longer Meals are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Visas may be required for this voyage and are not included within the cruise cost. This tour is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT group. >>Free Premium Economy flights are based on two adults travelling together and is for grade B and above only. Once airline class has sold out surcharges may apply. Booking conditions of APT (ATOL 6781) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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NOVEMBER 2019 is Balinese tradition, and villagers dedicated to celebrating it BOOK a Silver Suite (S1) or above and your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Mon 25 Darwin, Australia ** Service will transfer you to the airport in style Fri 29 - Cairns (for the Great Barrier Reef), Australia (overnight) Fri 15 Fly from London to Singapore (regional and premium class flights may Sat 30 A perfect base to explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, Cairns be available on request>) is also home to exquisite fine dining, a multitude of nature and wildlife Sat 16 Singapore attractions and a relaxing, tropical climate Upon arrival, transfer to a 5H hotel‡ for your two night stay DECEMBER 2019 Sun 17 Singapore Sun 1 Townsville (for the Great Barrier Reef), Australia (depart early pm) Singapore is the ultimate Asian metropolis with an exciting mix of old and Tue 3 Brisbane, Australia new, from futuristic skyscrapers to traditional architecture. Discover the fusion of Indian, Malay and Chinese cuisine, enjoy 24-hour shopping in the Thu 5 - Sydney, Australia (overnight) H ‡ mega malls or try the famous Singapore Sling Fri 6 Disembark and transfer to a 5 hotel for your two night stay Mon 18 Singapore Sat 7 Sydney Australia Transfer to the port and embark the ultra-luxurious Silver Muse for your 18 Aside from the symbolic Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney, the night all-inclusive voyage from Singapore to Sydney nearby Blue Mountains make for an ideal trip off-the-beaten-track. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one million hectares of forests, Wed 20 Semarang, Java, Indonesia (depart late pm) canyons, caves and waterfalls, and is home to threatened species such as Semarang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia. Ceded to the Dutch West the tiger quoll and long-nosed potoroo India Company in 1677 by King Amangkurat I in payment of his debts, the city is a melting pot of Chinese, Indian Arab and European cultures. Visit Sun 8 Sydney, Australia Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London (regional and one of Java’s many ancient temples and be sure to sample the famous > springrolls, known locally as Lumpia Semarang premium class flights may be available on request ) Fri 22 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia Mon 9 Arrive in London Bali really is as alluring as everyone says. This island has it all: beaches, Your EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service will be waiting to transfer you terraced rice fields, forests, renowned resorts, surfing, gold, and world-class home in style** dive sites. But what sets Bali apart from other nearby tropical destinations Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea

46 Blue Horizons | July 2018 Introducing Silver Muse Silver Muse, Silversea’s newest ship, offers a new approach to sailing: a state-of-the-art theatre, an outstanding pool and Great Barrier Reef surroundings, an exclusive spa area, plus cosy corners, outdoor lounges and relaxing spaces. With more dining options than any other ultra-luxury ship – eight venues including an exclusive Relais & Châteaux restaurant××, Silver Muse offers the finest and widest culinary bespoke experience at sea.

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u Superlative service, with a staff to guest ratio of nearly one-to-one u Spacious, ocean-view suites, up to 85% with private verandas u Complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits served throughout the ship++ Bali, Indonesia u Butler service for all suites u Complimentary in-suite dining and 24-hour room service u Gourmet menus inspired by Relais & Châteaux u Complimentary transportation into town in most ports of call u Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine & open-seated dining u Enrichment programmes and sophisticated entertainment u Port and handling charges

Taman Lumbini Park, Java

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EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS of up to £5,000± EXCLUSIVE FREE Private UK Chauffeur Service for Silver Suites (S1) and above** YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH FARES 5H TWO NIGHT pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Singapore‡ SUITE GRADE FULL FARE ROL CRUISE (PP) FARE (PP) 18 night all-inclusive voyage on board Silver Muse, Silversea’s newest ship, including: Vista Suite VI £7,999 £6,999 - COMPLIMENTARY on board spend of $250 for Silver Suites (S1) and above* Classic Veranda Suite CV £9,199 £7,999 - Complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits Deluxe Veranda Suite DX £9,999 £9,099 ++ served throughout the ship BOOK a Silver Suite (S1) or above and receive an EXCLUSIVE FREE Private - All on board gratuities UK Chauffeur Service** ≃ - Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship Silver Suite S1 £15,549 £13,999 for all guests~ 5H TWO NIGHT post-cruise luxury hotel stay in Sydney‡ Royal 1 Bedroom Suite R1 £18,449 £16,799 Flights (regional and premium class flights may be available on Owner’s 1 Bedroom Suite O1 £22,499 £20,499 > request ) and overseas transfers Owner’s 2 Bedroom Suite O2 £27,499 £24,999 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Solo fares are available from £8,999 Earn up to 49,998 when booking this exclusive voyage, worth £499 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED SUITE THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

**Mileage is tiered up to 100 miles each way. ××May incur an additional charge. Silversea (ATOL 4681) and Reader Offers Limited terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions.

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ake 2020 the year you discover luxury cruising with this fantastic promotion featuring a stunning South Pacific voyage with Oceania Cruises®. Explore ports of call you’ve always dreamed of visiting including vibrant Auckland, Fijian beauties and, of course, the paradise shores of Bora Bora, plus so much more! Feel welcomed and comfortable on board MRegatta, where the generous ratio of staff to guests allows for an astonishingly high level of personalised service. Be instantly put at ease by the refreshingly casual and friendly ambience where everyone knows your name, much like that of a country club. With the choice of free shore excursions×, a free house drinks package++ or free on board spending money*, plus speciality dining at no extra cost and complimentary port shuttles in many ports, you’ll experience the best value in upscale cruising. 21 NIGHTS DEPARTING 14TH FEBRUARY 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 Sun 23 Port Vila (Efate), Vanuatu Fri 14 Fly from London to Auckland, New Zealand on your FREE flight>> Tue 25 Lautoka, Fiji (regional and premium class flights may be available on request>) Nicknamed “Sugar City,” Lautoka, in the heart of the soft coral capital of Sun 16 Auckland, New Zealand the world. Snorkel, scuba, take a boat to a nearby deserted island, visit Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel‡ for your overnight stay lush rainforests, local potters and orchid farms Mon 17 Auckland, New Zealand Wed 26 Suva, Fiji This morning, transfer to the port and embark the luxurious Regatta for Enjoy the tropical rainforest climate of Fiji’s capital city, the largest in the your 17 night South Pacific voyage South Pacific. Wander the Victoria Parade; the main thoroughfare with Tue 18 Bay of Islands, New Zealand shops and restaurants Relish the opportunities in this natural playground as you observe Fri 28 Cross the International Date Line dolphins, gannets and blue penguins. The diving here is renowned as Apia, Samoa some of the best in the world. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House, Apia is located on the northern shore of Upolu, Samoa’s second where the founding document of New Zealand was signed largest island and home to spectacular rainforests, waterfalls, sand Fri 21 Nouméa, New Caledonia dunes, beaches and brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Writer Robert Louis Sat 22 Maré Island, New Caledonia HMAIDEN PORTH Stevenson spent the last four years of his life here and is buried on Maré might not offer many creature comforts or tourist activities, but Mount Vaea, overlooking the village of Vailima and the home he built you can’t fault its natural attractions. Located inside the world’s biggest there, which is now a museum dedicated to his life lagoon, its waters are full of exotic sea creatures like giant manta-rays Pago Pago, American Samoa and rare dugongs, offering some of the South Pacific’s best diving Remote, verdant and stunningly beautiful, this island is pure and pristine.

>>Subject to availability. 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%). ×Choice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive and Executive Collection. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. 5H refers to the cruise element of this package. Where stated, passengers can choose from one added benefit. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same benefit. Booking conditions of Oceania Cruises and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃

48 Blue Horizons | July 2018 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR SPECTACULAR ROL Cruise PROMOTION EXCLUSIVE FARES SAVING UP TO £4,000± Your choice of one additional extra: FREE Up to eight FREE shore excursions× >> FREE House drinks package – including wine, Champagne and beer FLIGHTS by the glass with lunch and dinner worth $80 per day++ FREE on board spend of up to $800* PRE-CRUISE hotel stay in Auckland included‡ up to eight Free 17 night cruise on board the elegant Regatta, including: * SHORE EXCURSIONS× - EXCLUSIVE BONUS on board spend of $150 for all bookings - EXCLUSIVE FREE gratuities for all bookings worth up to $45 per day OR - FREE Wi-Fi~ ≃ - Multiple open-seating gourmet dining venues, at no additional charge FREE - Complimentary soft drinks, bottled water and specialty coffees ++ house DRINKS PACKAGE - Complimentary shuttle in most of the ports

OR - 24-hour butler service in all suites FREE flights for all bookings>> (regional and premium class flights FREE may be available on request>) and overseas transfers ON BOARD SPEND EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES * Earn up to 18,358 when booking this exclusive voyage, of up to $800 worth £183 off your next booking with ROL Cruise†† + Exclusive Free GRATUITIES ROL CRUISE’S HANDPICKED ≃ RECOMMENDED EXCURSIONS× PRE-CRUISE Bora, Bora HCoastal Villages, Falefa Falls HOTEL STAY IN & Tropical Gardens – ApiaH ‡ AUCKLAND INCLUDED Indulge your senses with the pristine natural beauty of Upolu during this scenic, half day tour of the island’s northeast coast

HGlass-Bottom Boat Tour – Bora BoraH Discover Bora Bora’s remarkable undersea beauty without getting wet during this glass-bottomed boat adventure on Bora Bora’s famous lagoon

HTahaa Cultural Experience – RaiateaH Delve into traditional Tahitian culture by cruising to nearby Tahaa to discover how vanilla is grown and black pearls are produced before relaxing on the island’s gorgeous beach

Visit one of the many tuna canneries or snorkel in the crystalline waters of one of the protected lagoons. Find a fale, a gazebo where locals perform for visitors MARCH 2020 YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES Mon 2 - Bora Bora, French Polynesia (overnight) STATEROOM GRADE FULL FARE (PP) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) Tue 3 You’ll wonder how brilliant shades of turquoise, sapphire and indigo can all coexist to form such a luscious lagoon, matched only in its beauty by the Inside G £7,619 £5,659 blindingly white ring of sand and majestic mountain peaks at its centre Ocean View E† £7,769 £5,759 Wed 4 Raiatea, French Polynesia Deluxe Ocean View C2 £7,989 £5,979 You’ll notice the rich scent of vanilla the moment you step off the ship onto this stunning island, with its vanilla plantations scattered throughout. Visit Veranda B2 £9,099 £7,099 one or two, visit a pearl farm, snorkel the clear waters of the surrounding Concierge Veranda A3 £9,339 £7,399 reef, or take a kayak trip along the Faaroa River Penthouse Suite PH3 £11,179 Thu 5 Papeete (for Tahiti), French Polynesia £9,179 Disembark and transfer to the airport for your FREE overnight flight>> to Vista Suite VS – Sold out – > London (regional and premium class flights may be available on request ) Solo fares are available on request Fri 6 Arrive in London Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED When crossing the International Date Line a day may be lost/gained STATEROOM THEN NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL 2019

>>Subject to availability. 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%). ×Choice of free excursions exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive and Executive Collection. Shore excursions must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure. 5H refers to the cruise element of this package. Where stated, passengers can choose from one added benefit. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same benefit. Booking conditions of Oceania Cruises and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. Please see back page for full terms and conditions. ≃

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JANUARY 2019 Thu 24 Santos, Brazil (depart early evening) >> Fri 18 Fly from London to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on your FREE flight Fri 25 San Francisco do Sul, Brazil Sat 19 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Sat 26 Porto Belo, Brazil Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel‡ for your overnight stay. There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated here everyday. From its famous beaches to its Discover the quaint fishing village charm and lively beach atmosphere of iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio radiates an air of exuberance Porto Belo, tucked at the base of lush mountains on a sparkling emerald that is hard to find anywhere else. Make the scene on trendy Ipanema bay. Take a few moments to peruse the wharf shops before shuttling off beach or take a cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain and to the main square in downtown Porto Belo. Look for unique Brazilian enjoy the amazing views. Sway your hips to the rhythm at a samba show beachwear, jewelry and hand carved wooden art pieces. Then, visit or enjoy the tranquility of king Dom João VI’s Botanical Gardens and Quatros Ilhas Beach to enjoy fresh seafood, shrimp, and the famous verdant Tijuca Forest Caipirinha made from Brazil’s sugar cane liquor, cachaça, at a beachside Sun 20 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil café TM Transfer to the port and embark ‘The Most Luxurious Ship at Sea ’, the Sun 27 Relaxing at sea 6H luxury Seven Seas Explorer® for your 12 night all-inclusive voyage to Buenos Aires Mon 28 Rio Grande, Brazil (depart early afternoon) Mon 21 Ilha Grande, Brazil Tue 29 Punta del Este, Uruguay Ilha Grande boasts over 200 beaches and historically was a pirates’ HRecommended Excursion×: Highlights & Classic Car MuseumH hideout. Enjoy exploring this beautiful island hiking its trails, kayaking, Enjoy a wonderfully in-depth tour of Punta del Este and its spectacular snorkeling, diving to spectacular sites or simply relaxing on its gorgeous coastline with photo stops at the most impressive landmarks and time to beaches. Savor the dense Atlantic forest, the birds, flowers, iguanas, explore a classic car museum monkeys and myriad wildlife found in this protected reserve Wed 30 Montevideo, Uruguay Tue 22 Búzios, Brazil Wed 23 Parati, Brazil Thu 31 Buenos Aires, Argentina (overnight) HRecommended Excursion×: Historical & Cultural ParatiH HRecommended Excursion×: Highlights of Buenos AiresH Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through Parati, a city revered for its Enjoy an enlightening overview of Buenos Aires by visiting landmarks beautifully preserved colonial architecture, which reflects a time when ranging from its most politically important square to its most characteristic Portugal controlled the area neighbourhoods

×Please note, land programme details are subject to change. >>Free flights are subject to availability and may be indirect. xFree shore excursions exclude Regent Choice Excursions and private arrangements. Some shore excursions will be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Shore excursions mentioned are subject to change and can be booked from 240 or 180 days prior to cruise, depending on eligibility. ±Based on two adults sharing a Concierge Suite. 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.

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FEBRUARY 2019 You will also drive to Caminito and see the colourful roads of La Boca, Fri 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina famous for its multi-coloured tin houses. Later, drive through the Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazú to begin elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery which is your EXCLUSIVE three night Iguazú Falls tour×. Upon arrival, you an above ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues before will be met by your local guide and transferred to Iguazú National Park visiting Palermo with its magnificent mansions and parks. After lunch where a buffet lunch will be served. Following lunch, you will join a back at your hotel, enjoy free time at your leisure before a dinner and Zodiac tour which will allow you to view the falls from water level and Tango show this evening (B, L, D) get close enough to feel the spray and energy created by this great Mon 4 Buenos Aires, Argentina mass of falling water. Along the way, your guide will explain all about After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your FREE the trees, birds, falls and more. After your Zodiac tour, transfer to the overnight flight>> to London (B) Sheraton Buenos Aires hotel‡ for your overnight stay. Tonight, enjoy some free time to relax before dinner at the hotel (L, D) Tue 5 Arrive in London Sat 2 HIguazú National Park – Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat)H Meals during the tour are included as stated: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner After breakfast, transfer by bus to Iguazú National Park to visit the All meals are included on board the cruise segment impressive Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the Iguazú River crashes down almost 80 metres forming many rainbows. You will reach this fantastic sight via the Eco-Train which travels on a YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE FARES 1,000 metre footbridge from the train station to the Garganta del SUITE GRADE FULL FARE (pp) ROL CRUISE fare (PP) Diablo. Following a walk through one of the circuits on the Argentine side of the national park, a box lunch will be provided before you Veranda Suite H< – sold out – transfer to Iguazú Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, Deluxe Veranda Suite G2 £9,847 £7,159 ‡ transfer to the Sheraton Buenos Aires hotel for your two night stay Superior Suite F2 £10,217 £7,529 (B, L) Concierge Suite E £10,807 £8,099 Sun 3 HBuenos Aires Sightseeing TourH Penthouse Suite C £12,957 £10,269 After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Explorer Suite ES £18,587 £15,899 Buenos Aires which includes highlights such as the Main Square Regent Suite RS £50,357 £47,669 Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (the Presidential Headquarters), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. Solo fares are available on request JUST A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED SUITE

×Please note, land programme details are subject to change. >>Free flights are subject to availability and may be indirect. xFree shore excursions exclude Regent Choice Excursions and private arrangements. Some shore excursions will be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Shore excursions mentioned are subject to change and can be booked from 240 or 180 days prior to cruise, depending on eligibility. ±Based on two adults sharing a Concierge Suite. 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.

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EXPERIENCE THE fREE EXCLUSIVE INterior NO FREE DIFFERENCE ON BOARD TO OCEAN SINGLE WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR VIEW ROOM SPEND OF UP TO SUPPLEMENT * ROL CRUISE PACKAGE UPGRADES^ £100 INCREDIBLE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 28 nights full board cruising on board the recently refurbished Boudicca including: 28 NIGHTS DEPARTING 20TH september 2018 - EXCLUSIVE FREE on board spend of up to £100 for all bookings* SEPTEMBER 2018 Tue 2 Doha, Qatar - FREE Interior to Ocean View ^ Thu 20 Fly from London to Aqaba, Wed 3 - Abu Dhabi, UAE (overnight) room upgrades Jordan Thu 4 - All meals and late-night snacks throughout your cruise Upon arrival, transfer to the port and Fri 5 Dubai, UAE - Guest speaker and daytime activities embark Boudicca for your 28 night - FREE tea and coffee on board cruise, beginning with an overnight Mon 8 Porbandar, India H (at selected venues) stay on board Cruise Highlight: Visit Kirti Mandir – Gandhi’s childhood home - Leisure facilities & all evening entertainment Fri 21 Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan (depart – and the Sudama Temple, a Hindu The currency on board is pound sterling, so you won’t late night) pilgrimage site be affected by any foreign exchange rate fluctuation HCruise Highlight: Visit the ‘Lost City’ of Petra on a tour from Aqaba× Tue 9 - Mumbai, India (overnight) Flights and overseas transfers Wed 10 Thu 27 Salalah, Oman Thu 11 - Goa, India (overnight) EXCLUSIVE CRUISE MILES Sat 29 - Muscat, Oman (overnight) Fri 12 HCruise Highlight: Explore India’s Sun 30 HCruise Highlight: Visit the Earn up to 4,149 when booking European heritage in Old Goa and this fantastic voyage†† glorious Sultan Qaboos Grand the UNESCO-listed Latin Quarter at Mosque; experience traditional your leisure Bedouin life on a tour× to Wahiba YOUR INCREDIBLE Sands; or head for the imposing Sun 14 - Cochin, India (overnight) Mon 15 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PRICES forts and arches of ancient Nizwa ROOM (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE ROL CRUISe PRICE OCTOBER 2018 Tue 16 Vizhanjim, India Wed 17 - Colombo, Sri Lanka (overnight) Interior I £3,799 Mon 1 Khasab, Oman FREE upgrade to an Ocean View Room (E)^ HCruise Highlight: Witness Thu 18 Disembark and transfer to the airport spectacular landscapes on a Dhow for your flight to London Interior H £4,149 boat tour into the Musandam Fjords Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea FREE upgrade to an Ocean View Room (D)^

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Caribbean beach

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EXCLUSIVE Escape the cold winter weather on an incredible NO voyage to the Caribbean on board Braemar and FREE prepare for the busy festive period with some fREE ON BOARD SINGLE well-earned rest and relaxation in the sunshine. SPEND OF GRATUITIES Before taking in a string of stunning Caribbean ≃ SUPPLEMENT * £50 islands you’ll visit two very different, yet equally rewarding Portuguese destinations. Firstly, Lisbon, where historic structures and monuments such as the Belém Tower and Jeronimos Monastery are 18 NIGHTS DEPARTING 3RD DECEMBER 2018 found within the pretty streets. Then on the floral island of Madeira, sweet-scented gardens and DECEMBER 2018 hills and white sandy bays, has a the leafy levada trails are yours to explore while Mon 3 Embark Braemar and depart history to match its beguiling beauty enjoying the beautifully benign climate. This is sure Southampton for your 17 night Tue 18 Basseterre, St. Kitts (depart early to whet your appetite for the sun-kissed beauty cruise pm) awaiting you in the Caribbean. A glide across the Thu 6 Lisbon, Portugal Set before the dramatic backdrop of St. Kitts’ lush green hills, Basseterre Atlantic follows, allowing plenty of time to relax Stretched across its seven today retains much of the elegant and enjoy the facilities on board your ship before trademark hills overlooking the Georgian character of Nelson’s days River Tagus estuary, Portugal’s arriving in St. John’s, Antigua. Here you can take hilly, coastal capital city of Lisbon, Wed 19 Bridgetown, Barbados (arrive early your pick of over 365 beautiful beaches, visit the is a cinematic collection of cobbled pm – overnight) historic English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, With its balmy climate, buzzing alleyways, pastel-coloured buildings, and marvel at the views on offer from the Shirley ancient ruins and white-domed atmosphere, glorious azure waters cathedrals and incredible beaches, Bridgetown Heights lookout. Whatever you choose to do, your is a tropical city that epitomises stop at St. John’s is sure to be the perfect start to Sat 8 Funchal, Madeira paradise. There is rarely a dull day your Caribbean adventure. Sat 15 St. John’s, Antigua (arrive early pm in the capital and largest city of – depart late night) Barbados Sun 16 Philipsburg, St. Maarten (depart Thu 20 Bridgetown, Barbados late night) Disembark and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London YOUR INCREDIBLE Mon 17 Road Town, Tortola Gatwick or Manchester (premium Tortola Island is a famous pirate NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PRICES class flights may be available on ROOM (TWIN FOR SOLE USE) GRADE ROL CRUISe PRICE haunt of old, and Road Town is request>) typically old-world Caribbean and Interior H £1,699 still retains a surreal charm. Capital Fri 21 Arrive in London Gatwick or of the British Virgin Islands, this Manchester Ocean View E £1,949 picturesque town sat between rolling Dates not mentioned are spent relaxing at sea Superior Ocean View C £2,199

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