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58 Meet the Hawaiian Islands: with Princess Cruises 62 Exclusive Caribbean charters:

Exceptional Value Cruising

6 Your resort between destinations: Cruise ships offer a means of seeing the world while never really leaving home 16 Look who’s back: Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas® is returning to Southampton in 2025 30 Canada & New England in the fall: Enjoy the historic Atlantic Coast with Princess Cruises 38 Life of a showstopper: Eve Parsons talks about all things musical theatre on board 46 Introducing Celebration Key TM at Grand Bahama: Exclusively for Carnival guests 52 The luminous Northern Lights: See one of the most beautiful and ethereal natural phenomena in the world

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14 Travel Less & See More 26 Journey Further 42 Family Fun 50 Voyages Beyond Expectations 64 Inspirational Journeys 72 Roaming Rivers To Unrivalled Luxury 86 Adventure & Expedition 94 Special Occasions & Events

Now flying direct from seven UK airports 68 Sail down under: See a constellation

of islands and reefs where the most enchanting saltwater safaris beckon

74 Mississippi river of legends:

Cruise through the rich history and cultural diversity of the Old South 80 Sailing from Dover: Holland America Line will sail round-trip itineraries from Dover for the first time in more than 10 years 90 Expedition-style cruising: Trace the adventures of Scott, Amundsen and Darwin with Silversea

and vary depending on sail length. Internet package is per stateroom. Shore excursion discount is applicable to guest 1 in the stateroom. The first guest will receive free shore excursions priced at $50 or less. $50 Shore Excursion Credit will be applied per shore excursion of equal or greater value. ‡‡ Saga door-to-door travel service is from your home (mainland UK) to your local airport or UK departure point. If not chosen, free parking at any airport or port can be offered. Optional travel insurance is subject to medical screening. ## Emerald Cruises early payment savings of 30% must be paid in full at the time of booking or 10 months prior to departure. ¥ Princess Cruises discount of up to 30% is applicable on selected cruises and departures when making a new booking by 4 March 2024 and applicable to the first two guests in a stateroom only. The Plus Beverage Package includes all beverages priced up to $15.00 USD each as listed on Princess’ menu(s). Any bottle of wine, one-litre bottles of water purchased on board with the Plus Beverage Package will receive a 25% discount. Exclusions apply. Wi-Fi included for one device per guest. All internet usage subject to standard Wi-Fi policies, which may limit browsing of sites due to network security and bandwidth usage and is subject to change with or without notice. Crew Appreciation paid on behalf of the guest varies based on stateroom type (up to 4 guests per stateroom). Princess Plus does not include other service charges. * Hurtigruten Northern Lights Promise: If there is no recorded sighting of Northern Lights during your expedition, Hurtigruten will give you a free 6 or 7 day Classic Voyage the year after. Further terms may apply. ˚ Riviera Travel’s free superior drinks package worth €460pp on all European river cruises. Select drinks available during lunch and after 6pm until midnight in bars and restaurants. # Ambassador half price drinks package promotion valid until 13 February 2024. Applicable for up to two adults paying full saver fare, 3rd/4th berth are not eligible for the half price drinks. Half price drinks offers are only valid on new bookings on any sailing departing 07 April 2024 to 24 April 2025. Further terms apply. ◊ Royal Caribbean alternative sailing dates available however some ports of call may vary. ^^ Star Clipper exclusive fully escorted holiday with a Hays Travel representative is subject to booking numbers and cannot be confirmed until closer to departure date. Complimentary high-powered binoculars will be provided by your confirmed host once onboard your outbound rail journey. Only one pair per booking. Should a host not be present binoculars will be posted prior to departure. ^Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine with the Great Barrier Reef Adventure: Sydney tour experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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