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Shore experiences in the Fjords
There is no finer way to experience this natural tableau than aboard a cruise ship
If you’re unsure we’re here to help you decide Land V Cruise Value for money is more important than ever, so which gives more bang for your buck?
SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION
Welcome to the first edition of New to Cruise
When we started to plan this mailer to share with you everything, we believe, you need to know about a cruise; it took me back to the very first time I took my daughter - then two years old, now aged 22 - on her first cruise.
Why did I choose to cruise? The fact that we’d wake up to a new destination every day and multiple dining options and that we’d be spoiled from the moment we boarded the ship to the minute we disembarked. We could be as busy as we wanted or simply chill out and laze around the pool. After that first adventure; every year we planned our cruise and the anticipation of where we would be visiting, packing our outfits, and then planning our days ashore and on board was simply magical!
amazing theatre shows, and watching films out on deck under the stars with popcorn in hand? Or was it sailing on a gondola in Venice or going to a waterpark in Tenerife when we were ashore? I guess it’s the memories we’ll both carry with us forever! I have a team who are equally passionate about cruising who have crafted this mailer together; we have experts in our branches who are waiting to hear from you to help you go from ‘yet to cruise’ to ‘forever a cruiser’... your first cruise is only a phone call or visit away!
But what made it magical? The level of service and the way the crew made a fuss of my daughter; the
Catriona Head of Cruise
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Terms and conditions: Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Family offer(s) child ages are based 11 years or younger. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting. Additional T&Cs: Carnival Cruise Line - ^Hotel to port transfer not included due to the close proximity to Long Beach port. Transfer can be paid for locally or added on prior to travel at an additional cost. Princess Cruises - ~Hotel to port transfer not included due to the close proximity to Long Angeles port. Transfer can be paid for locally or added on prior to travel at an additional cost. Celebrity Cruises - *Advertised offers are inclusive of the ‘Save up to 75% off your second guest's cruise fare’; ◊ Prices may vary for the ‘Upgrade to all-inclusive (drinks, Wi-Fi & tips) from £59pp per day. Please ask for details. Saga - ‡ Home to port return chauffeur will pick you up from home and take you to the port at Dover, Portsmouth, Southampton or Tilbury. This includes a private chauffeur if you live within 75 miles, or a shared chauffeur service for those living up to 250 miles away – 300 miles on selected cruises. Alternative options such as domestic flights or car parking may also be available. For more information please ask your local agent for details.
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Featured Content
04 Why choose a cruise?
28 Ultimate guide to cruise ship food Take your taste buds on a mouth-watering culinary journey 31 Shore excursions for less Uncover uniquely curated experiences with expert local guides 34 Colourful Canary Islands Discover the Canary Islands’ subtropical climate and vibrant culture!
Will cruising tick all the boxes on your holiday wish list
10 Land V Cruise The pros and cons of a cruise versus a resort holiday 16 Shore experiences in the Fjords Action-packed adventures and cultural discoveries ashore 22 On board MSC Virtuosa A voyage of discovery for families, couples, and solo travellers
MAGICAL FJORDS
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Cruising can be regarded as an expensive holiday option, but when you consider what you get for your money, it can work out to be great value.
CHOOSE A CRUISE?
There are so many cruise lines offering such a variety of experiences at sea that it’s hard to know where to start, especially if you are booking your first cruise. Cruising, long regarded as a refuge for genteel OAPs, is dancing to a hipper tune. Ships have swapped stuffy dress codes and rituals to create a more relaxed and action-packed atmosphere at sea. With a younger clientele lured by the promise of thrilling adventures on land and sea, there’s no end to the fun you can have on a cruise, as there are activities nearly around the clock. Life on board can offer the ultimate chill-out or a continual social whirl. It’s entirely your choice. When it comes to destination, you can sail pretty much anywhere. The biggest choice of ships is in the Mediterranean in summer and the Caribbean in winter, but summer also means the Baltic, Norwegian fjords, or even Alaska. Winter sun is also on offer in the Canary Islands, Far East, Indian Ocean, or South America.
Cruising can be regarded as an expensive holiday option, but when you consider what you get for your money, it can work out to be great value. So many things are included in the up-front cost that you’ll hardly have any extras at the end of your cruise. Best of all is the quality and variety of food. From bountiful buffets to elegant dining rooms and speciality restaurants, the options are overwhelming.
They say it takes 20 years to book your first cruise and 20 minutes to book your second.
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TOP REASONS TO CRUISE
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Value for money
See multiple destinations, unpack only once
Family friendly
Fabulous food & cusine
A variety of on board activities
Endless accommodation options
Take advantage of our low deposits from £49pp * and you can spread the cost with our affordable interest-free monthly payment plans.
Cruises also offer a great combination of family time to spend with the kids, while parents can spend time apart, everyone has fun. What’s more, you only have to unpack your bags once. Prices of cabins are usually based on deck location; as a rule, lower-deck accommodations are the least expensive, midship ones cost a tad more, while balcony staterooms and suites are the most pricey.
The array of short sailings is undoubtedly a fantastic opportunity for cruise lines to showcase their ships to first- timers reluctant to splash out on a fortnight in the Mediterranean. These ‘mini-me’ primers are every bit as pukka as their longer cousins, and as a result, they are superb opportunities to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries. There’s no disputing that trips lasting just a few days are a perfect entrée to the wonderful world of cruising, but beware, they can lead to a lifelong addiction.
Scan the code for our ABC guide for first time cruisers
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TEMPTING TASTERS
Scandinavia Easter Break
Bruges & Netherlands
From
With
From
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£ 749
£ 569
/ person
/ person
Balmoral 5 nights | 28 March 2024 Sailing from Newcastle (Port of Tyne)
Celebrity Apex® 4 nights | 23 August 2024 Sailing from Southampton
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Newcastle ENG Start your 5 night full board cruise
Southampton ENG Start your 4 night full board cruise
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Sail the North Sea Oslo NOR Cruising Olsofjord Gothenburg SWE Sail the North Sea
Sail the North Sea
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2 3 4 5
Rotterdam (Amsterdam) NLD
Bruges (Zeebrugge) BEL Southampton ENG Disembark ship
Newcastle ENG Disembark ship
✓ Enjoy an elegant and relaxed smaller ship experience ✓ Take in the plentiful historic, artistic and cultural highlights of Oslo ✓ Spend Easter Sunday strolling Gothenburg’s pretty streets, squares, parks and gardens
✓ Save up to 75% off your second guest’s cruise fare * ✓ Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rated resort at sea + Upgrade to all-inclusive (drinks, Wi-Fi & tips) from £59pp per day ◊
Interior Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom
Concierge Class Stateroom from £ 799 / person
Interior Cabin from £ 749 / person
Ocean View Cabin from £ 899 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 1,299 / person
Junior Suite from £ 1,399 / person
from £ 569 / person
from £ 649 / person
from £ 699 / person
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TEMPTING TASTERS
Cornwall and Irish Gems
Hamburg Getaway
From
With
From
With
£ 429
£ 499
/ person
/ person
Ambition 5 nights | 27 July 2024
Sky Princess® 5 nights | 28 October 2024 Sail from Southampton
Sail from Liverpool 27 July 2024 or Sail from Belfast 28 July 2024
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
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Liverpool ENG Start your 5 night full board cruise Belfast NIR Start your 5 night full board cruise
Southampton ENG Start your 5 night full board cruise
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2 Sail the North Sea 3-4 Hamburg (Berlin) DEU 5 Sail the North Sea 6 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
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Cork (Cobh) IRL Falmouth ENG
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Sail the Celtic & Irish Seas
Liverpool ENG Disembark ship Belfast NIR Disembark ship
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✓ Save up to 38% off full fares ✓ Britain’s premium value no-fly cruise line + Ambassador Expedition drinks package for £30pp per day
✓ FREE on board spending money – Ends 5 September 2023
✓ A truly touchless experience with MedallionClass™ + Options to upgrade to Princess Plus (drinks, Wi-Fi & crew appreciation) for £50pp per day
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Inside Cabin from £ 429 / person
Ocean View Cabin from £ 489 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 969 / person
Junior Suite from £ 999 / person
Interior Stateroom from £ 499 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 599 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 599 / person
Mini Suite from £ 799 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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TEMPTING TASTERS
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
1-3 Fly to Singapore SIN 3 nights | Breakfast 4* Village Hotel Albert Court 4 Singapore SIN
STAY ➡ CRUISE ➡ STAY Bali & Beyond with Singapore
Start your 4 night full board cruise
Penang MYS Phuket THA
5 6
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£ 2,299
7 Sail the Strait of Malacca 8-14 Fly Singapore SIN to Bali IDN 7 nights | Breakfast 4* Desamuda Village & Resort 15 Bali IDN Disembark and fly to the UK
/ person
Spectrum of the Seas® 14 nights | 18 March 2024 Regional flights & overseas transfers 2 nts in Singapore | 4 nts Cruise | 7 nts Bali
Your Asian adventure starts with a flight to Singapore for three nights at Village Hotel Albert Court; perfect for shopping on Orchard Road and sipping a Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel. Cruise on Spectrum of the Seas ® to Penang - home to George Town and Kapitan Keling Mosque - and Phuket with its Big Buddha and Wat Chalong’s Grand Pagoda; before sailing the Strait of Malacca to Singapore. Fly to Bali for seven nights at the idyllic Desamunda Village & Resort set in lush tropical gardens near Seminyak. Tan by the swimming pool, indulge in a hot-stone massage, and feast on an authentic Rijsttafel.
✓ Explore the sights of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Bali in one epic adventure ✓ Sail away on the award-winning Quantum ultra-class ship ✓ Relax in your own 1 bedroom pool villa in Bali
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,299 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 2,399 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,499 / person
Junior Suite from £ 2,799 / person
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TEMPTING TASTERS
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
1-5 Fly to Las Vegas (Nevada) USA 5 nights | Room Only 4* Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 6-7 Fly to Los Angeles/ Long Beach (California) USA 2 nights | Room Only 4* Hotel Maya, a DoubleTree Hotel 8 Long Beach (California) USA Start your 4 night full board cruise 9 Catalina Island (California) USA 10 Ensenada MEX 11 Sail the Pacific Ocean
12 Long Beach/Los Angeles (California) USA Disembark and fly to the UK
Las Vegas, Long Beach and Baja Mexico
From
With
£ 1,699
/ person
Holiday like a true A-lister for your first five nights; staying at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino - from its glamorous rooms to surfing on the roof, high-energy shows, and great shopping and dining. Enjoy the open-air patio restaurant, pool deck with fire pits and cabanas, and nearby Aquarium of the Pacific during two nights at Long Beach’s Latin-inspired Hotel Maya, A DoubleTree Hotel in Los Angeles. Four nights on Carnival Radiance ® leads to Catalina Island for a snorkelling adventure through Casino Point Reserve Park’s kelp forests and Mexico’s Ensenada to have your fill of oysters and rich Baja Merlot. Carnival Radiance 11 nights | 20 November 2023 Regional flights & private overseas transfers^ 5 nts in Las Vegas | 2 nts Long Beach | 4 nts Cruise
✓ Up to 35% cruise fare savings included ✓ Stylish and trendy hotel in Las Vegas ✓ Popular waterfront hotel in Long Beach ✓ Cruise to two postcard worthy destinations
Interior Stateroom from £ 1,699 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 1,699 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 1,799 / person
Ocean Suite from £ 2,179 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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LAND
Cruises and resort holidays each have their pros and cons, but which one is right for you ultimately depends on your specific requirements. Obviously, the main difference between cruises and land-based holidays is that ships move and resorts do not.
A notable bonus is that on a cruise, you’ll enjoy free
to dusk, not to mention a five-star spa for some serious pampering .
Broadway-calibre entertainment, complimentary dining at a range of swanky culinary options, and enough activities to keep you and your family occupied from dawn
Value for money is more important than ever, so which gives more bang for your buck? We compared a 14-night all-inclusive hotel stay
All Inclusive Luxury in the Greek Isles Celebrity Cruises
Amsterdam & Antwerp Short Break Ambassador Cruise Line
22 June 2024 7 nights | 5* All Inclusive Ikos Aria in Kefalos Sea View Room All Inclusive meals & drinks Flights and overseas transfers All Inclusive Luxury in Kos
16 August 2024 5 nights | 3* Room Only WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam Standard Room No meals Flights included Amsterdam Short Break
22 June 2024 7 nights | All Inclusive On board Celebrity Infinity ® Balcony Stateroom with a sea view All Inclusive meals & drinks Flights and overseas transfers
16 August 2024 5 nights | Full Board On board Ambassador’s Ambition Interior Stateroom Full board meals No flying - Sail from the UK
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Return flights to Kos & overseas transfers 5* modern luxury resort Dining & branded drinks package Triple Room with sea view Evening entertainment & daytime activities Menus designed by Michelin starred chefs
Return flights to Athens & overseas transfers Modern luxury cruise Dining & branded drinks package, gratuities & Wi-Fi Balcony Stateroom with sea view Evening entertainment & daytime activities Menus designed by Michelin starred chefs Refined spa treatments 5 ports inc. Mykonos, Santorini & Thessaloniki
Return flights from Manchester 3* hotel, 30 mins walk from City Centre No meals provided Standard Room Use of the Brediusbad outdoor swimming pool
Sail from Newcastle Premium value cruise line Full board meals at a variety restaurants & eateries Interior Stateroom On board swimming pool, leisure pool & plunge pool Included two main restaurants & self-service buffet Tiered main theatre with exciting entertainment programmes On board Spa and wellness centre Options to explore Amsterdam & Antwerp in one holiday
On-site restaurant (payable locally) Explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam
Refined spa treatments Great for exploring Kos
From £ 2,669 person
From £ 1,759 person
From £ 471 person
From £ 409 person
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CRUISE
at the Waves Hotel & Spa in Barbados on an all- inclusive basis with a Caribbean cruise visiting seven idyllic ports aboard P&O Cruises Arvia, with Full Board and a drinks package, departing
on identical dates in December next year. The total cost for the hotel stay option in an Ocean Front room was £5,504 per person; price-tag for the cruise in a Balcony Stateroom was £2,798.
Cruising can be even more affordable if you can sail round-trip from a port close to home, thus eliminating additional flight costs.
Value for money is more important than ever, so which gives more bang for your buck?
Norwegian Fjords Cruise MSC Cruises
All Inclusive Caribbean Cruise P&O Cruises
Fjords of Western Norway Tour
All Inclusive in Barbados
04 September 2024 7 nights | 4* Half Board Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand Standard Room Half Board meals Flights and overseas transfers
31 August 2024 7 nights | Full Board On board MSC Virtuosa Interior Stateroom Full Board meals No flying - Sail from the UK
07 December 2024 14 nights | 4* All Inclusive Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotel Oceanfront Room All Inclusive meals & drinks Direct flights to Barbados with Virgin Atlanti c
07 December 2024 14 nights | Full Board On board P&O Arvia
Balcony Stateroom with a sea view Full Board meals with drinks package Direct flights to Barbados with TUI
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED Direct flights with TUI New ship for 2023
Return flights from London Heathrow 4* Swiss-style fjord-side hotel Breakfast & evening meals Standard Room
Sail from Southampton Premium cruise line Full board meals at a variety restaurants & eateries Interior Stateroom All tips and gratuities included 5 outstanding & unique pools 3 ports of call as you sail through the Fjords Toddlers to tweens kids clubs On board bowling & Formula 1 simulators ◊ Intricate waterpark at sea
Direct flights with Virgin Atlantic 4* beachfront resort in Barbados All Inclusive meals and drinks Ocean Front Room with private balcony Tourism Fee charged per bedroom per night Cocktail mixology & rum tasting 3 dining restaurants Regular entertainment, shows, and DJ nights 2 pools inc. adult-only with jacuzzi Explore Barbados’ culture & many beaches
Full Board inc. deluxe drinks package Sea View Cabin with a private balcony All tips and gratuities included Authentic British pub & rum distillery
Full day 'Fjords-Life' tour Services of a tour manager
Over 30 places to eat and drink on board Show-stopping entertainment and musicals 4 pools inc. whirlpools, infinity & swim-up bar Discover 8 exotic Caribbean Islands
From £ 1,552 person
From £ 889 person
From £ 5,504 person
From £ 2,798 person
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TRAVEL LESS & SEE MORE
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 14 night full board cruise Sail the Atlantic Ocean
12 Cadiz ESP 13-14 Sail the Atlantic Ocean 15 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
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Western Mediterranean
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La Coruna ESP 4-5 Sail the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea 6 Valencia ESP 7
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£ 1,349
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Sail the Mediterranean Sea
Marseille FRA Barcelona ESP
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Arvia 14 nights | 18 August 2024 Sailing from Southampton
10 Alicante ESP 11 Sail the Mediterranean Sea
Set sail with the family aboard Arvia from Southampton for a cruise around the Western Mediterranean. La Coruna leads to the interactive House of Mankind and a two-mile beach for sandcastle building. Have an other-worldly experience at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, share a Bouillabaisse fish stew in Marseille, and see Gaudi’s iconic La Sagrada Familia and munch on delicious Spanish tapas in Barcelona. Sip sangria in a café and gaze at works by Dali, Miro, and Picasso at Museo de Arte Siglo in Alicante and witness Cadiz’s epic Cathedral of Americas and views from Torre de Poniente en route to Southampton.
✓ 10% deposit ✓ Extra on-board spending money ✓ No tipping required ✓ P&O Cruises newest ship
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Inside Cabin from £ 1,349 / person
Sea View Cabin from £ 1,799 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 1,799 / person
Conservatory Mini-suite from £ 2,649 / person
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TRAVEL LESS & SEE MORE
The Life & Landscapes of Iceland
Guernsey Isles of Scilly and the Cornish Coast
From
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£ 1,799
£ 1,668
/ person
/ person
Balmoral 11 nights | 22 July 2024 Sail from Edinburgh (Rosyth)
Spirit of Discovery 5 night | 05 July 2024 Sail from Dover
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Edinburgh (Rosyth) SCO Start your 11 night full board cruise Sail the North Sea Cruise by Duncansby Sea Stacks & cruising Pentland Firth Sail the Atlantic Ocean Heimaey (Vestmannaeyjar Islands), ISL
Sail the Atlantic Ocean
Dover ENG Start your 5 night all inclusive cruise
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St Peter Port GGY
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Falmouth ENG
Isles of Scilly ENG
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Dover ENG Disembark ship
Reykjavik ISL
Grundarfjordur ISL Akureyri ISL Cruise by Hrisey Island & Cruising Eyjafjordur
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✓ Discover volcanic landscapes & geothermal sites ✓ Opportunity to go whale-watching from Akureyri + All Inclusive drinks upgrade for £24.99pp per night
✓ Truly all-inclusive all-balcony boutique cruising ✓ Two included excursions ✓ Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service & more ✓ Home to port return chauffeur service transfers ‡
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Cabin from £ 1,799 / person
Ocean View Cabin from £ 2,199 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 3,899 / person
Junior Suite from £ 4,099 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 1,668 / person
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,059 / person
Mid Ship Suite from £ 2,800 / person
Aft Suite from £ 2,919 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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TRAVEL LESS & SEE MORE
Shamrocks & the Emerald Isle
Spain & France
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With
From
With
£ 699
£ 579
/ person
/ person
Sky Princess® 7 nights | 08 April 2024 Sail from Southampton
Norwegian Star 10 nights | 03 October 2023 Sail from Southampton
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 7 night full board cruise Sail the Atlantic Ocean
Southampton ENG Start your 10 night full board cruise
11 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
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2 3 4 5 6
La Coruna ESP
Dingle IRL
Bilbao ESP
Limerick (Foynes) IRL
Bordeaux (Le Verdon) FRA Sail the Atlantic Ocean
Galway IRL Killybegs IRL
Cherbourg FRA
Belfast NIR
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Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) IRL
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Cork (Cobh) IRL 10 Sail the Irish & Celtic Seas
✓ FREE on board spending money – Ends 5 September 2023 ✓ A truly touchless on board experience with MedallionClass™ + Options to upgrade to Princess Plus (drinks, Wi-Fi & crew appreciation) for £50pp per day
✓ 35% savings included ✓ Visit eight amazing ports of call
+ Options to upgrade to NCL's Free at Sea for £199pp and receive premium beverages, speciality dining, excursion discounts and on board Wi-Fi
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 699 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 899 / person
Mini Suite from £ 1,099 / person
Suite
Interior Stateroom from £ 569 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 689 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 1,029 / person
Club Balcony Suite from £ 1,169 / person
from £ 1,699 / person
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TRAVEL LESS & SEE MORE
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 11 night full board cruise Sail the Atlantic Ocean
11 Sail the Atlantic Ocean 12 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
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Atlantic Island Hopping with Portuguese Flair
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Porto (Leixoes) PRT
Lisbon PRT
Sail the Atlantic Ocean
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£ 1,349
Gran Canaria ESP
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Tenerife ESP
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Celebrity Apex® 11 nights | 12 October 2024 Sail from Southampton
Funchal (Madeira) PRT
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Sail the Atlantic Ocean
10 La Coruna ESP
Cruise out of Southampton on Celebrity Apex® bound for Leixoes; gateway to Porto’s São Francisco Church and Palácio de Bolsa. Lisbon follows with its iconic Castelo de São Jorge and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. The Canary Islands reveal Gran Canaria’s Las Palmas and its Jardin Botanico Viera y Clavijo and Acurario Poema del Mar and Tenerife’s Los Cristianos with the rides at Siam Park and 500+ animals at Jungle Park. Journey on Teleférico do Funchal cable car to admire the diverse subtropical flora at Funchal’s Jardim Botânico on Madeira; before exploring Cuidad Vieja and walking up to Torre de Hércules at La Coruña.
✓ Save up to 75% off your second guest’s cruise fare * ✓ Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rated resort at sea + Upgrade to all-inclusive (drinks, Wi-Fi & tips) from £59pp per day ◊
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Concierge Class Stateroom from £ 2,249 / person
from £ 1,349 / person
from £ 1,549 / person
from £ 1,949 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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P&O CRUISES
Norway’s coastline
rugged
famous Jostedal ice field, the largest in continental Europe. From Haugesund, the birthplace of modern Norway, is an excellent jumping-off point for adventures further afield, from Langfoss waterfall to hiking in Djupadalen. In 1904, a large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style. Today, the city offers the best-preserved examples of the design genre in Europe. From here, a RIB ride to Runde bird island, Norway’s southernmost nesting cliff visited by half a million birds each year, is the ultimate adventure for bird spotters. Nordic walking is a high-energy activity that'll get your blood pumping. From Stavanger, head out to Godalen and the Storhaug peninsula, where a five-mile coastal walk takes in a series of small harbours, pretty beaches, open countryside, rocky outcrops and magnificent vistas of Gandsfjord. Whatever excursions you opt for, Norway offers a bounty of natural wonders. The Fjords boast countless waterfalls that thread the dramatic cliffs and then erupt into streams of dazzling water, plunging hundreds of feet down sheer cliff faces.
is the second-longest in the world after Canada's. It offers a potpourri of natural splendour and serene fjords that are Instagram gold. There is no finer way
to experience this natural tableau than aboard a cruise ship that navigates into the very soul of this magical land. The fjords boast countless waterfalls that thread the dramatic cliffs and then erupt into streams of dazzling water, plunging hundreds of feet down sheer cliff faces. P&O Cruises offers superb holidays to Norway with a diverse range of shore experiences, from action-packed adventures to cultural discoveries in quaint towns and charming villages. Summer is an idyllic time to visit, when the calm seas are indigo blue and the skies seem to go on forever. In Olden, take a trip on the new Loen Skylift, one of the steepest cable cars in the world, that soars to the summit of Mount Hoven; alternatively, visit Briksdal glacier, part of the
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DID YOU KNOW?
There are no fewer than 120 Fjords 1
The Fjords were created in the Ice Age 2
Even in winter there is no ice in the Fjords 3
You will find a unique coral reef there 4
5 They form the longest coastline in Europe
7 night Norwegian Fjords cruises on board Iona. Sailings from Southampton with P&O Cruises.
Inside Cabin prices start from £699 per person. More special offers and dates available. Scan the code or contact us for more information and to book.
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DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 12 night full board cruise
11 Sail the North Sea 12 Paris (Le Havre) FRA 13 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
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Oktoberfest & European Capitals
Rotterdam NLD
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Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge) BEL
Sail the North Sea
Oslo NOR
From
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£ 1,199
Gothenburg SWE Copenhagen DNK
/ person
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Caribbean Princess® 12 nights | 12 September 2024 Sailing from Southampton
Aarhus DNK
8 9
Sail the North Sea 10 Hamburg (Berlin), DEU
Embark Caribbean Princess and sail to Rotterdam; perfect for visiting Kinderdijk’s windmills and Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. Zeebrugge is the gateway to Brussels’ Grand Place and Bruges’ canals. Scandinavia beckons – visit ‘The Scream in the National Gallery and Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, delve into automobiles at Gothenburg’s Volvo Museum, and ride the Star Flyer in Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Spend a fun day at LEGOLAND ® from Aarhus; don your lederhosen to enjoy giant beers and brass bands at Berlin’s Oktoberfest from Hamburg; and Le Havre leads to Paris’ famous Tour Eiffel and Champs-Élysées.
✓ FREE on board spending money – Ends 5 September 2023 ✓ A truly touchless on board experience with MedallionClass™ ✓ Rated best ship for first timers
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 1,199 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 1,499 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 1,899 / person
Mini Suite from £ 2,499 / person
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Mediterranean Beaches & Cities
Queen of the British Isles
From
With
From
With
£ 2,459
£ 1,169
/ person
/ person
Anthem of the Seas® 14 nights | 11 August 2024 Sail from Southampton
Queen Mary 2 12 nights | 30 August 2024 Sail from Southampton
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 14 night full board cruise Sail the Atlantic Ocean
11 Malaga ESP 12 Seville (Cadiz) ESP 13-14 Sail the Atlantic Ocean 15 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
Southampton ENG Start your 12 night full board cruise
9-10 Liverpool ENG 11 Cork (Cobh) IRL 12 Sail the Celtic Sea & English Channel 13 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
1
1
Sail the North Sea
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5
Vigo ESP
Edinburgh (South Queensferry) SCO Cruise by Bass Rock and Isle of May Inverness (Invergordon) SCO Sail the North Sea & Sea of the Hebrides Cruise by Isle of Skye Cruising the Scottish Isles
Lisbon PRT
Sail the Mediterranean Sea
Ibiza ESP
Palma (Majorca) ESP Barcelona ESP
7
6
8 9
Glasgow (Greenock) SCO
7
Valencia ESP 10 Sail the Mediterranean Sea
Sail the North Channel & Irish Sea
8
✓ Up to £520 off the cruise fare ✓ 8 ports of call including a late stay in Ibiza ✓ Experience day-to-night chills and thrills ✓ Show-stopping spectaculars at the Main Theatre and Two70®
✓ $590 on board spending money with your balcony stateroom ✓ Superb food, varied entertainment, fascinating insights talks ✓ Allow Cunard’s crew to take care of your every need with their famous White Star Service
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,459 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 2,649 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,759 / person
Junior Suite from £ 3,749 / person
Inside Stateroom from £ 1,169 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 1,479 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 1,529 / person
Princess Grill Suite from £ 3,059 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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Autumn Fjordland
Classic Christmas Markets
From
With
From
With
£ 589 Ambition 7 nights
£ 899
/ person
/ person
Borealis 8 nights | 14 December 2023 Sail from Liverpool
Sail from Newcastle 12 October 2024 or sail from Dundee 13 October 2024
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Newcastle upon Tyne ENG Start your 7 night full board cruise Dundee SCO Start your 7 night full board cruise
Newcastle upon Tyne ENG Disembark ship
Liverpool ENG Start your 8 night full board cruise
1
8
1
Dundee SCO Disembark ship
Bruges (Zeebrugge) BEL
2
9
2 3 4
Amsterdam NLD
Sail the North Sea Eidfjord NOR Cruise Hardangerfjord
3 4
Sail the Elbe River
5-6 Hamburg DEU 7-8 Sail the North Sea 9 Liverpool ENG Disembark ship
Flam NOR Cruise Sognefjord & Aurlandsfjord
5
Bergen NOR
6
Sail the North Sea
7
✓ Save up to 35% off full fares ✓ Britain’s premium value no-fly cruise line ✓ Choose to sail from Newcastle or Dundee + Ambassador Expedition drinks package for £30pp per day
✓ Enjoy an elegant and relaxed smaller ship experience ✓ Three cities timed to coincide with the Christmas Markets ✓ Overnight on board stay in Hamburg to experience the markets by day and night
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Cabin from £ 589 / person
Ocean View Cabin from £ 679 / person
Premium Balcony Cabin from £ 1,339 / person
Junior Suite from £ 1,369 / person
Interior Cabin from £ 899 / person
Ocean View Cabin from £ 1,099 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 1,899 / person
Junior Suite from £ 2,199 / person
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Northern Pearls Easter Break
Magical Memories to Spain
From
With
From
With
£ 2,419
£ 2,859
/ family
/ family
MSC Euribia 7 nights | 29 March 2024 Sail from Southampton
Disney Dream® 4 nights | 23 August 2024 Sail from Southampton
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Southampton ENG Start your 7 night all-inclusive cruise
Southampton ENG Start your 4 night full board cruise Sail the English Channel & Atlantic Ocean
1
1
Sail the North Sea
2 3 4 5 6
2
Hamburg DEU
La Coruna ESP
3 4
Sail the North Sea
Sail the Atlantic Ocean & English Channel
Amsterdam (Rotterdam) NLD
Bruges (Zeebrugge) BEL Paris (Le Havre) FRA Southampton ENG Disembark ship
Southampton ENG Disembark ship
5
7
8
✓ Premium extra drinks included plus kids’ soda package ✓ Tips included ✓ New ship for 2023 ✓ Kids clubs, waterparks & so much more
✓ Enjoy original Disney productions & live acts ✓ Character experiences & Fireworks at Sea ✓ Pools, waterslides, splash zones & more ✓ Clubs for Kids, Tweens & Teens
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,419 / family of 3
Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,999 / family of 3
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,789 / family of 4
Ocean View Balcony from £ 3,329 / family of 4
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,589 / family of 3
Balcony Stateroom from £ 3,079 / family of 3
Interior Stateroom from £ 3,529 / family of 4
Balcony Stateroom from £ 3,749 / family of 4
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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MSC VIRTU
Only the sea takes you to the greatest voyage of discovery.
MSC Cruises leads the way with smart technology, interactive entertainment, and sustainability; nowhere is this more evident than on MSC Virtuosa, the fourth in the line’s popular Meraviglia Class of ships.
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VIRTUOSA FACTS
Passengers: 6,334 Cabins: 2,421 Tonnage: 181,541 UOSA No wonder MSC Virtuosa is a first choice for families, couples, as well as solo travellers. Crew members: 1,704
Within the 2,240 cabins, three basic types include interior, ocean view, and balcony; each has spacious bathrooms. Family cabins provide what are essentially two connected suites, or balcony cabins, to accommodate between six and 12 passengers. Going up the tiers of indulgence, there are spacious premium and grand suites. Top-level accommodations can be found in the signature MSC Yacht Club, where the most lavish suites are located. There are four main dining rooms, not to mention the Marketplace Buffet, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks throughout the day and late at night. Speciality dining options range from Butcher’s Cut, Indochine, L’Atelier Bistrot, Kaito Teppanyaki, and Sushi, plus HOLA! Tacos, all of which come with varying supplements. 21 bars include the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea. The Carousel Lounge stages two spectacular Cirque de Soleil style shows: AJEDREZ, inspired by the game of chess, and ARKYMEA, the story of a scientist in search of a hidden world.
Broadway and West End calibre reviews take place nightly in Le Grande Theater. Other novel activities include top-deck waterslides, two large pools, and an indoor Solarium with hot tubs. In the Sports Complex, there’s a ropes course, basketball and football tournaments. The Games Arcade comes with a 4D cinema, a VR maze, two F1 simulators, and two bowling lanes. Children can discover a world of their own thanks to MSC Cruises’ five dedicated clubs created exclusively for toddlers to teenagers, where they are looked after by trained, multilingual personnel. No wonder MSC Virtuosa is a first choice for families, couples, as well as solo travellers. But the best bit is this impressive ship departs from Southampton all summer long.
Top-level accommodations can be found in the signature MSC Yacht Club, where the most lavish suites are located.
7 night Spain & France Discovery cruise on board MSC Virtuosa, sailing from Southampton on 22nd June 2024 with MSC Cruises. Inside Stateroom from £799 per person. Scan the code or contact us for more information and to book.
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JOURNEY FURTHER
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
1-7 Fly to Dalaman (Marmaris) TUR 7 nights | All Inclusive 4* Blue Bay Platinum 8 Marmaris TUR Start your 7 night all-inclusive cruise 9 Sail the Aegean Sea & Sea of Marmara 10 Istanbul TUR 11 Bozcaada TUR 12 Bodrum TUR 13 Heraklion TUR 14 Rhodes GRC
15 Dalaman TUR
STAY ➡ CRUISE Discover Marmaris with Ottoman Odyssey
Disembark and fly to the UK
From
With
£ 1,419
/ person
Marella Discovery® 14 nights | 13 May 2024 Regional flights & overseas transfers 7 nts in Marmaris | 7 nts Cruise
Enjoy the best of both worlds on an all-inclusive cruise and stay – spend the first week at Marmaris’ Blue Bay Platinum, followed by a seven-night Ottoman Discovery cruise aboard Marella Discovery. The hotel sits on Marmaris Beach and boasts four outdoor pools, three restaurants, three bars, a café, snack bar, gym, spa with massages, sauna, and Turkish bath; kids’ club, evening entertainment, and more. Sail to Istanbul with its fragrant bazaars, Bozcaada leads to the ancient city of Troy, visit a Turkish hammam in Bodrum, see Heraklion’s Knossos Palace, and go yacht-spotting at Rhodes Town’s Mandraki Harbour.
✓ All-inclusive hotel and cruise ✓ Centrally located hotel near the beach ✓ On board gratuities included + Upgrade your cruise to premium all-inclusive for £80pp
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Cabin from £ 1,419 / person
Outside Cabin from £ 1,519 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 1,799 / person
Balcony Junior Suite from £ 1,949 / person
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STAY ➡ CRUISE Captivating Cape Town with South Africa & Namibia
New York Christmas Shopper with Transatlantic Crossing
From
With
From
With
£ 2,389
£ 1,899
/ person
/ person
Norwegian Dawn 14 nights | 06 March 2024 Regional flights & private overseas transfers 2 nts in Cape Town | 12 nts Cruise
Queen Mary 2 10 nights | 30 November 2024 Regional flights, sail back to Southampton & private overseas transfers
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
1-2 Fly to Cape Town ZAF 2 nights | Breakfast 4* Victoria & Alfred Hotel 3-4 Cape Town ZAF
13 Walvis Bay NAM 14 Sail the South Atlantic & Indian Oceans 15 Cape Town ZAF Disembark and fly to the UK
1-3 Fly to New York City (New York) USA 3 nights | Room Only 4* Aliz Hotel Times Square 4 New York City (New York) USA Start your 7 night full board cruise
Start your 12 night full board cruise
Mossel Bay ZAF
5-10 Sail the Atlantic Ocean 11 Southampton ENG Disembark ship
5 6
Port Elizabeth ZAF 7-8 Richards Bay ZAF 9 Durban ZAF 10-11 Sail the Indian
& South Atlantic Oceans
12 Luderitz NAM
✓ 35% off the cruise fare ✓ Private guided tour of Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope & penguins including tickets + Options to upgrade to NCL's Free at Sea for £199pp and receive premium beverages, speciality dining, excursion discounts and on board Wi-Fi
✓ Shop till you drop during New York's festive season ✓ Experience an ocean journey unlike any other, Cunard’s iconic Transatlantic Crossing ✓ Superb food, varied entertainment & fascinating insight talks
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,389 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 2,799 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 3,349 / person
Club Balcony Suite from £ 3,639 / person
Interior Stateroom from £ 1,899 / person
Ocean View Stateroom from £ 2,189 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,399 / person
Princess Grill Suite from £ 3,599 / person
For more information or to book, contact your personal travel consultant
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JOURNEY FURTHER
STAY ➡ CRUISE Vibrant Barcelona with French Daze & Ibiza Nights
Canary Islands
From
With
From
With
£ 699
£ 1,599
/ person
/ person
Azura 7 nights | 13 January 2024 Regional flights & overseas transfers
Valiant Lady 10 nights | 12 October 2023 Regional flights & private overseas transfers 3 nts in Barcelona | 7 nts Cruise
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Fly to Santa Cruz (Tenerife) ESP Start your 7 night full board cruise Sail the Atlantic Ocean
1-3 Fly to Barcelona ESP 3 nights | Room Only 4* H10 Itaca 4 Barcelona ESP
1
2 3 4 5 6
Funchal (Madeira) PRT
Start your 7 night full board cruise
Sail the Atlantic Ocean Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) ESP Arrecife (Lanzarote) ESP Santa Cruz (Tenerife) ESP Santa Cruz (Tenerife) ESP Disembark and fly to the UK
Marseille FRA
5 6
Cannes FRA 7-8 Palma (Majorca) ESP 9-10 Ibiza ESP 11 Barcelona ESP
7
8
Disembark and fly to the UK
✓ 10% deposit ✓ Double on board spending money – Ends 4 September 2023
✓ Up to £700 savings included on Med 2023 sailings ✓ Always included luxury: Food, essential drinks, tips, Wi-Fi & more ✓ Late night visit in trendy Palma ✓ Overnight port stay in vibrant Ibiza
✓ No tipping required ✓ Family-friendly ship
INTEREST FREE DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Inside Cabin from £ 699 / person
Sea View Cabin from £ 799 / person
Balcony Cabin from £ 899 / person
Superior Deluxe Balcony from £ 999 / person
Insider Cabin from £ 1,599 / person
Sea Terrace Cabin from £ 1,639 / person
XL Sea Terrace from £ 2,089 / person
Rock Star Suite from £ 2,699 / person
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JOURNEY FURTHER
DAY DESTINATION / ACTIVITY
Fly to Los Angeles (California) USA 1 night | Room Only 3* Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel Los Angeles (California) USA Start your 15 night full board cruise
17 Los Angeles (California) USA Disembark and fly to the UK
1
STAY ➡ CRUISE Hawaiian Islands Paradise from LA
2
3-6 Sail the Pacific Ocean 7-8 Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii) USA 9 Maui (Lahaina, Hawaii) USA 10 Kona (The Big Island, Hawaii) USA 11-15 Sail the Pacific Ocean 16 Ensenada MEX
From
With
£ 2,199
/ person
An overnighter in the heart of coastal San Pedro at Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel is the perfect lead-in to your 15-night escape to the paradise Hawaiian Islands aboard Discovery Princess®. Honolulu lets you visit Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, snorkel with turtles, and go whale-watching. Maui leads to downhill bike adventures in Haleakala National Park and waterfall hikes to Ho’olawa Valley. Explore Cloud Forest Sanctuary and sip a cup of Kona coffee at a coffee farm from the Big Island of Hawaii’s Kona. Experience La Bufadora and Bodegas de Santo Tomas’ top wines at Mexico’s Ensenada. Discovery Princess® 16 nights | 15 March 2024 Regional flights & private overseas transfers~ 1 nt in San Pedro (LA) | 15 nts Cruise
✓ Exclusive Hays Travel Special Fares - Up to 30% savings included ✓ Enjoy two full days in Honolulu, Hawaii + Upgrade to all-inclusive Plus Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and more for £50pp per day
Interior Stateroom from £ 2,199 / person
Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,579 / person
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom from £ 2,799 / person
Mini Suite from £ 3,099 / person
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