BLUE FEBRUARY 2020 Horizons VOTED ‘NO. 1 MONTHLY CRUISE MAGAZINE’ BY ALL LEADING CRUISE LINES BRAND NEW 2021 Luxury River Cruise LAUNCH PROMOTIONS BEST SALE EVER SAVE UP TO 55% EXCLUSIVE THE EXCLUSIVE EXPEDITION PROMOTION ENDS 8:30PM TO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE 29TH FEBRUARY 2020 CRUISE NEWS HELLO AND INTRODUCING P&O CRUISES NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR GARY BARLOW WELCOME inger, songwriter, producer and performer... Gary Barlow’s TO THE february S many talents speak for themselves. And now, we’re delighted to announce he has taken on the exciting role of P&O Cruises brand ambassador. This pioneering partnership will EDITION OF fuse music with amazing travel experiences to deliver spine- tingling moments on board, with Gary’s debut role as musical director of The 710 Club on Iona. As musical director of The 710 BLUE HORIZONS Club, Gary is set to make Iona’s intimate music bar the most JeremyJeremy Dickinson Dickinson exciting live music venue at sea. 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The TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies will be revealed at a glamorous black-tie ceremony on Happy Cruising! 30th April 2020 at the cutting-edge Vox at Resorts World Birmingham, with a three-course dinner, top entertainment and plenty of surprises. Happy Cruising! 02 Blue Horizons | February 2020 CONTENTS REGULARS 04 - 05 APT FEBRUARY 2020 The Brand New 2021 European Gems River Cruise Launch Promotion 06 - 07 SCENIC The 5H 2021 Beautiful Bordeaux Launch Promotion 08 - 10 CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES 11 EMERALD WATERWAYS 12 - 13 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES 14 - 17 P&O CRUISES 19 AZAMARA® 20 - 21 PRINCESS CRUISES The No-Fly 2020 Best Sale Ever 22 - 25 CUNARD 26 - 27 SAGA 30 - 31 UNIWORLD The All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Maiden Venice & Gems of Italy River Cruise Sale 32 - 33 EMERALD WATERWAYS 34 - 35 WENDY WU TOURS 36 - 39 CELEBRITY CRUISES® 40 - 41 HOLLAND AMERICA LINE® The Brand New & Exclusive Australian Outback Journey 43 SEABOURN 44 - 45 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES® 46 OCEANIA CRUISES® 44-45 48 - 49 AURORA EXPEDITIONS 50 - 51 SILVERSEA 52 - 53 HURTIGRUTEN 54 CELEBRITY CRUISES® EDITORIALS 18 DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS Discover New Orleans – the USA’s ‘Big Easy’ 28 - 29 JANE ARCHER 42 PUZZLES 47 INTRODUCING THE GREG MORTIMER 55 RECIPE 20-21 50-51 Front cover image is Bordeaux, France DON’T TO CLAIM YOUR Book any cruise featured in this issue of Blue Horizons BLUE HORIZONS th FORGET BOOKING BONUS before 29 February 2020 and you’ll receive a FREE TRIO OF WINE GIFT BOX Please see page 56 for full details. CONTACTS Reservations: 0800 714 4898 Client Services Overseas: 0044 1206 719103 ROL Cruise, Client Services: 0800 121 6191 Design: Accord Marketing Administration: 0800 121 6195 Lexden House, Blue Horizons Editors: London Road, Lexden, Finance/Payments: Francesca Hayden Colchester, CO3 4DB 0800 121 6192 and Christina Green Blue Horizons | February 2020 03 A BRAND NEW & EXCLUSIVE ROL CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION THE BRAND NEW 2021 EUROPEAN GEMS RIVER CRUISE LAUNCH PROMOTION ROL Cruise are delighted to present to you the Brand New 2021 European Gems River Cruise Launch Promotion! Unpack only the once and enjoy your floating boutique hotel as great destinations appear at your doorstep. On this classic voyage, enjoy an unforgettable journey along iconic waterways, weaving right through the centre of charming towns, villages and cities of Hungary, Austria, Germany and TRAV EL the Netherlands. Not only will you marvel at spectacular views, your experience will be enriched with the MARVEL insightful and interesting tours that are led by expert local guides. On selected dates you will also have the chance to sail on board the brand new Contemporary River Ship during her maiden season. SAIL ON BOARD THE BRAND NEW CONTEMPORARY RIVER SHIP FREE ALL INCREDIBLE BOOK WITH DRINKS & SIGHTSEEING SAVINGS OF THE BEST RIVER INCLUDED EXCURSIONS ± CRUISE PARTNER GRATUITIES++ INCLUDED× £2,000 FOR APT Ship will vary depending on departure date. 4H refers to the cruise element only. Itinerary is subject to change due to water levels and other uncontrollable factors. This tour is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Group. Booking conditions of APT (ATOL 6781) and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply.