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4 P&O CRUISES 2017 twitter.com/pandocruises facebook.com/pandocruises Your accommodation Flights & transfers on fly-cruise holidays Dining in the main restaurants (including Gala Dinners with menus by Marco Pierre White), lunch and evening buffets, daytime snacks, food served in pool areas and afternoon tea in the main restaurants and buffet Entertainment – theatre shows, music, comedy, nightclubs and more, Children’s clubs – age specific children’s clubs and night nurseries (Aurora only), Saunas and/or steam rooms, Pools, Gym IT’S ALL INCLUDED Now you’re full of wanderlust, let us put a spring in your step with everything you’ve got to look forward to on board. In the words of one of our past passengers, “You’ll have a ball!”
Included within your Freedom or Club Dining (see overleaf for details) are Marco Pierre White’s legendary Gala Dinners. The Godfather of British Gastronomy’s impeccably trained chefs will turn out five flawless courses of the mouth watering variety –an occasion worth honouring by dressing up to the nines, surely?
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SEIZE THOSE SEA DAYS Aaah. If we could bottle the relaxation, camaraderie and feel-good factor of the sea day, the world would be a better place. You see, there’s nothing quite like it; throwing your curtains open to a vista of sea and sky, ambling up on deck for a leisurely breakfast (or to the restaurant if you’d prefer) and browsing the ship’s paper for what’s happening on board. Welcome to life lived at a different pace – your own! Your ship’s pools and whirlpool spas invite you to take a dip. There’s a fully-equipped gym and plenty of classes if you want to up the tempo; deck bars, cafés and restaurants for whiling away a few hours; plus a whole range of activities, talks and entertainment to pick and choose from. This is the life!
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TIME TO LET YOUR HAIR DOWN Evenings are made all the more special with a cinema, entertainment lounges and a theatre for a taste of the magic of London’s West End. It’s all included in your holiday, so whether you prefer cabaret, stand-up comedy, music, dance or mindboggling aerial acrobatics; it’ll give you plenty to talk about over breakfast! And if you feel the need for a little down time after a day’s sightseeing, there’s nothing better than cosying up with room service and a film in your cabin.
DISCOVER LIFE, JUST NOT AS YOU KNOW IT You’re on your way! A free spirit. An explorer. The master of your own time. At each destination along your route you can choose to explore independently or join a shore excursion; a mixture of both will help you get the very most from your time ashore. While the unending sea views, amazing skylines and sense of adventure are all included, our shore excursions are an optional extra. You can book them before your trip via our online Cruise Personaliser once you’ve booked your holiday. Offering anything from a high-adrenalin desert jeep safari to deep sea fishing or a ride on the world’s fastest train, they are a wonderful way to jump in, feet first! And with local guides you’ll gain a real insight into the culture, cuisine and customs of each place.
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Sailing off with exotic islands, teeming metropolises and ancient wonders in your sights is a spine-tingling event. And once on board, you’ll no doubt want to check out your cabin. Your little piece of home away from home. Stylish, air-conditioned, and featuring tea and coffee making facilities for that all-essential morning brew, you’ll find everything you need (see pages 48 for full details). Every cabin enjoys the services of a cabin steward to keep things spick and span, while Suites come with a Butler for the ultimate in luxury.
TAILOR YOUR TRIP Your adventure can be tailored to your needs. Within these pages you’ll find: Holidays spanning 12 to 114 nights including exotic fly-cruises, cruises to/from Australasia and full world circumnavigations Land Tours – a suitably spectacular start or end to your holiday with a range of meals, excursions and hotels included (see pages 42-43) City Stays – a great way to explore independently in your first or last destination with a stay in a 4 or 5* hotel (see page 44) Shore excursions – designed to help you make the most of every moment ashore (see pages 12-15 and 26-29 for examples)
visit pocruises.com | call 0843 374 0111 | contact your travel agent 5 YOUR BOOKING GIFT A journey of this calibre is a cause for celebration (each and every day) and we have just the thing to help you live life to the full – on board spending money. So how will you spend yours? Indulge in a spa treatment (foot massages are very popular after climbing the 268 steps to the Big Buddha at Po Lin Monastery), drink in views of your next iconic city skyline along with an ice-cold G&T at the deck bar or have a fantastic excursion ashore, on us. YOUR ON BOARD SPENDING MONEY (EXCLUSIVE TO SELECT PRICE BOOKINGS) CAN BE USED FOR: Shore excursions – when booked on board Drinks at the bar Spa treatments Hair & beauty appointments Fitness classes Purchases in the on board shops Eating in the Select Dining restaurants Wine with dinner BOOKING ON BOARD If you’re on board at the moment or are about to go on holiday with us, it’s a great chance to chat through your holiday plans with our Loyalty & Cruise Sales Managers. Our friendly team can offer you: Firsthand experience of our destinations and ships to help you to choose your next cruise Additional on board spending money (exclusive to bookings made on board) Plus, if you wish your booking can still be serviced through your travel agent
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Celebrating 180 years of heritage
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It took Phileas Fogg 80 hair-raising days to venture around the world. You can make a little history of your own on board Aurora in, thank goodness, more relaxing style. This promises to be a remarkable cruise. In 2017 it will be 180 years since the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company was formed, with a government contract to run a weekly mail service to the Iberian Peninsula. To celebrate, we’ve created a special heritage-themed itinerary taking in many fascinating ports that have played their part in the P&O story, together with some new ones that we hope will become future classics. On this east-bound circumnavigation, echoing the mail routes of the 19th century, you will cruise into some of the world’s most beautiful and diverse cities. Explore ancient sites, soak up some beach life and experience the thrills of the Americas, before relaxing in the Caribbean on your journey home. Feeling tempted? Read on for a little taster…
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Singapore is just one of the many highlights, and with an overnight stay here you can embrace its energy and sights wholeheartedly. Services extended to this iconic port in 1845 and today, it’s more exciting than ever. Besides its reputation for being safe and spotless, the city offers up a fascinating mix of Western consumerism and Eastern tradition, topped Aurora’s World Circumnavigation
We’ll be in festive mood as Aurora takes in historic wonders of the world, from the city of Petra to the Panama Canal. And don’t forget your pioneering spirit as we visit iconic ports of call.
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DON’T MISS THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUDDHIST MONUMENT AT BOROBUDUR, A BREATHTAKING TEMPLE COMPLEX BUILT BETWEEN 778 AND 856 THEN MYSTERIOUSLY ABANDONED BEFORE THE ASH OF A NEARBY VOLCANO HID ITS GLORIES UNTIL 1814.
Petra Borobudur (tours from Semarang) Melbourne off with a dash of colonial glamour (beautifully captured by the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel). As the sun dips in the sky, the darkness paves the way for even more discovery. You might opt for a Night Safari; a chance to see nocturnal animals after dusk as you travel seven different geographical habitats by guided tram, or catch the dancing lights, music and colour of Marina Bay Sands Light and Water Show.
Semarang in Indonesia is a brand-new port of call for the fleet and we think you’ll be as impressed as we are by the city where size matters.
Central Java is also the perfect spot to pick up beautiful silverware and batik cloth so pack with a little room to spare.
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WILDLIFE SPOTTING, CAFÉ CULTURE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Cameras at the ready. Thanks to the fact that Kangaroo Island has no foxes or rabbits, it is teeming with all the Australian fauna you could wish for. Yes, there are kangaroos on this huge island off the south Australian coast, and they’re a unique kind – a smaller, darker, long-haired sub-species of the western grey kangaroo found on the mainland. Look out for koalas, wallabies and seals (all of whom will be producing their young at this time), plus wombats, echidnas (a type of spiny ant eater), all manner of birds and, marine emblem of the South Australian state, the rare leafy seadragon.
Next stop: cosmopolitan Melbourne. Famous for being the location of long-running soap opera Neighbours, it is in fact one of the great cities of the Victorian era – P&O started sailing here at the height of the 1850s Gold Rush. Now a cultural hub, with a fabulous coffee-shop scene for regular pit stops, we recommend a central walking tour and tram ride for the best overview. Standing proud among the modern skyscrapers, the Gothic Bank, the Old Melbourne Stock Exchange and the Royal Arcade are just three impressive testaments to this city’s prosperity. Nature lovers should venture beyond the city limits to Sherbrooke Forest with its tall hardwoods and exquisite birdlife and Mount Dandenong Observatory, set amid lush forests and fern gullies. Look out for crafts, notably pottery and wood carvings, at local villages.
BRIGHTLY COLOURED COLONIAL HOUSES, COBBLED STREETS IN THE OLD WALLED CITY AND TROPICAL BLOOMS CASCADING DOWN WROUGHT-IRON BALCONIES – YET MORE EXPERIENCES TO DELIGHT THE SENSES ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE ITINERARY.
of architecture is charming to explore. The Old Government Building from 1876 is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Old St Paul’s Cathedral, built 10 years earlier, has a native timber interior and magnificent stained glass windows in the European style. Situated along the waterfront, Te Papa Tongarewa is an awe-inspiring modern museum dedicated to New Zealand’s past, present and future. Experience a Maori meeting house or shake it up with the earthquake simulator. Auckland sits prettily on a sliver of land between two harbours. Nicknamed ‘The City of Sails’, it boasts the world’s highest ownership of recreational boats and all that calming water gives this city a laid-back atmosphere. Dotted about the area are 50 volcanoes, providing islands of green amidst the Victorian suburbs, colonial-style shops of Parnell village and the restaurants and boutiques of downtown. Journey beyond the city to fertile farming and wine regions then on to the wild clifftops of Muriwai to marvel at one of the largest mainland gannet colonies in the world – watching these seabirds dive for fish is quite spectacular. With a relaxing evening in port, find yourself a waterside perch (it’s early autumn so it shouldn’t be too chilly) and watch all those boats bobbing in the bay before returning to your own floating home-from-home.
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FROM FIJI THROUGH TO SOUTH AMERICA In the 1930s P&O started cruising to the exotic islands of the Pacific. Lautoka, Fiji’s main cruise port, is steeped in the history of the timber and sugar industries and is a fascinating place. Get a real taste of Fijian life at the bustling daily market. And don’t be surprised to see mosques and ornate Sikh and Krishna temples, too – the large Indian population here adds to the city’s diverse hustle, bustle and tasty Travellingcuisine.through the great Panama Canal is an experience like no other. It takes nine hours (the alternative is a treacherous 12,500km voyage around Cape Horn that would take weeks) and we guarantee you will not tire of the sights and sounds that abound as Aurora transits through this amazing feat of civil engineering. Linking the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic, the Canal travels 80km from Panama City in the South to Colon in the North, encompassing a series of locks that deal with the 85 foot height difference between the two bodies of water. Along sections of the two narrow shipping lanes (you may even get to road-test the new third, wider lane if it is completed), are vast tracts of virgin jungle. Listen out for the screeching of parrots and monkeys as you make your stately progress. More bird species can be found in Colombia than in Europe and North America combined. You should be able to spot a few beauties (cattle tyrant, eared dove, yellow-headed caracara, brown-throated parakeet) in the pretty plazas of Colombia’s exquisite fifth city, Cartagena, without trying too hard. This just adds to the charm of the place.
On to Wellington, New Zealand. And, wow, what a setting! Drive up to Mount Victoria, 643 feet above sea level, to take in the panoramic sweep of the harbour and city with the rugged, seal-populated coastline beyond. Or put your head for heights on to visit OtariWilton’s Bush forest reserve with a treetop canopy Wellington’swalkway.mishmash
IF YOU LOVE GARDENS AN EXCURSION TO THE STUNNING BOTANIC GARDENS IS A NIRVANA FOR THE GREEN FINGERED. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE ROSE GARDEN, WITH THOUSANDS OF ROSES.
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If you’re seeking the very pinnacle of world travel, what could surpass sailing on a classic ship, with Britain’s most long-lived cruise line, in a landmark year? Welcome to Aurora’s 2017 World Circumnavigation, inspired by the east-about routes sailed by our forefathers.
And while you’re in the mood for time travelling, how about a glimpse of your future? Your voyage will (of course) start with just the right amount of pomp and ceremony. And from your vantage point on deck, the excitement is palpable! A thousand flags are being held aloft, fluttering in the breeze, and the sound of the quayside marching band fills the air. The boom, fizz and sparkle of fireworks add a fitting finale and you’re off, off and away! If you can imagine it, why not make it happen? We’ll enhance your days on board with plenty of special events, an on board exhibition, talks and more.
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Your voyage will undoubtedly spawn a million memories and stories, and to these we’ll add an extra layer of discovery and context through talks about the significance of the places you’ll visit. And as you stroll the decks, you’ll be following in the footsteps of P&O’s pioneers and illustrious passengers from Maharajas to migrants and missionaries, each with a story to tell. From the Victorian age of steam, innovation and empire, through two World Wars, to a brave Elizabethan era of modernity and change, P&O has played a vital part in maritime history. And your journey is shaped by it all. As we sail on the ‘Eastern Highway’ you’ll hear all about P&O’s part in the dramatic evacuation of women and children during the fall of Singapore in World War II, the arrival of the 10 Pound Poms in Australia, and find out how it came to be that so many of our fabulous and hardworking crew come from Mumbai. Food for thought? Join us to delve into the decades. 180th Year & 180th Year Captain’s Cocktail Party Champagne Historic exhibition Talks about iconic ships significance 180th Year celebration cake atrium Heritage P&O’s Naldera for the passage to India in the 1920s in Sydney P&O World Tour poster c.1930 baggage the P&O Heritage Collection Oriana (1960) in the Panama Canal at Miraflores
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There’s nothing more intriguing, surprising or grounding than the past and this is your chance to immerse yourself in it. Have a giggle with some of the games which kept the gaggle amused on long journeys; test your knowledge at a history themed pub quiz and hear which ships have made it into our hall of fame and why. Better yet, capture the grandeur of the past with a special 180th Year Ball and Gala Dinner complete with souvenir menus (a great keepsake, decorated with images from P&O Heritage’s archive). A glamorous occasion in anyone’s book!
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There’s nothing like a southeast Asian street market for intoxicating smells and sights. Singapore’s Chinatown markets and the undercover Bugis market on Victoria Street are great for bagging bargains – pick up handbags, clothes, trinkets, lovely fresh juices and even a manicure while you soak up the lively atmosphere.
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Heritage: The P&O ‘floating bridge’ connected the colonial outposts of Rangoon and Penang as ships sailed to Singapore and Hong Kong.
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20 P&O CRUISES 2017 twitter.com/pandocruises facebook.com/pandocruises AustraliaJourneysAustralasianandNewZealandhavelong held a fascination for the British and if you’d like to stay to explore awhile, your flights can be adjusted to your schedule. So why not start or end your journey ‘down under’? See pages 42 and 44 for details of our City Stays and Land Tours – an excellent way to see more of the first or last destination on your Boardingitinerary.Aurora in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Auckland, you’ll sail for home via New Zealand, the azure waters of the South Pacific, the US west coast and (after a Panama Canal transit), a few of the Caribbean’s most popular islands. Alternatively, you can enjoy the convenience (and sense of occasion) of sailing from Southampton out to Australia or New Zealand – a half world cruise with all the spirit of adventure! Sydney Visit pocruises.com Call 0843 374 0111 Speak to your travel agent For more information on our cruises Calls cost 3p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. Southampton to Perth 9 JAN – 22 FEB 2017 | 44 NIGHTS | RSP CRUISE DATES: 9 JAN – 21 FEB 2017 | 43 NIGHTS Cruise-only option is available, deduct £550pp from the price shown SuitePriceSelectfrom £14,149pp† Inside Select Price from £4,849pp† WITH per person tospend on board* £150 WITH per person tospend on board £400 Balcony Select Price from £7,299pp† WITH per person tospend on board* £225 Southampton to Melbourne 9 JAN – 1 MAR 2017 | 51 NIGHTS | RSL CRUISE DATES: 9 JAN – 28 FEB 2017 | 50 NIGHTS Cruise-only option is available, deduct £500pp from the price shown SuitePriceSelectfrom £16,199pp† Inside Select Price from £5,449pp† WITH per person tospend on board £150 WITH per person tospend on board* £475 Balcony Select Price from £8,299pp† WITH per person tospend on board £250 Southampton to Sydney 9 JAN – 4 MAR 2017 | 54 NIGHTS | RSY CRUISE DATES: 9 JAN – 3 MAR 2017 | 53 NIGHTS Cruise-only option is available, deduct £610pp from the price shown SuitePriceSelectfrom £17,249pp† Inside Select Price from £5,849pp† WITH per person tospend on board* £175 WITH per person tospend on board* £500 Balcony Select Price from £8,849pp† WITH per person tospend on board* £275 Southampton to Auckland 9 JAN – 13 MAR 2017 | 63 NIGHTS | RSK CRUISE DATES: 9 JAN – 12 MAR 2017 | 62 NIGHTS Cruise-only option is available, deduct £600pp from the price shown SuitePriceSelectfrom £19,999pp† Inside Select Price from £6,699pp† WITH per person tospend on board £200 WITH per person tospend on board* £575 Balcony Select Price from £10,199pp† WITH per person tospend on board* £300
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What a way to kick off the New Year! Take down the tinsel and within 10 days of setting sail from Southampton you’ll be kicking back in Barbados, watching the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. And that’s just the start of your magical four-month adventure. Whether you get your thrills from splashing about in the South Pacific or watching elephants splash each other in Sri Lanka, this trip will be filled with those moments that you’ll be talking about for years to come, such as when Arcadia cruises into the Bay of San Francisco under its iconic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is alive with so many familiar landmarks and scenes. With an overnight stay in port there’s plenty of time to experience the 130-year-old tram system and those famous vertiginous streets – check out Lombard Street on Russian Hill with its eight hairpin turns. Since the 60s, the city has celebrated its hippies and peacenik counterculture, but the unmissable Alcatraz, home to notorious prisoners Robert ‘The Birdman’ Stroud and Al Capone, strikes a different note. Pop on your headphones for the award-winning audio tour that brings this former island federal penitentiary to life through the voices of former inmates and guards. And if you fancy yourself as a bit of a wine buff, (or just love a good glass) don’t miss the excursion to the lush Napa Valley, where you can visit top wineries and enjoy tastings with the experts.
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Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? This cruise has it all, from sun-soaked beaches and breathtaking natural wonders, to ancient culture and sophisticated city life.
Here’s just a taste of what’s to come…
Circumnavigate the globe with Arcadia
Petra TROPICAL HAWAII AND BORA BORA Volcanoes, palm trees and glorious sunshine. Well, aloha, you’ve arrived in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. You could simply throw on a flower garland, order a Blue Hawaii (light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice) and wiggle your toes in the soft warm sand all day, but there’s much to see. If you’re not ready for the beach just yet, check out the marine life 100 feet beneath the waves in an Atlantis submarine, or board a helicopter for a whirlwind tour of the glittering coastline, finishing up with an unrivalled view of Pearl Harbor. Another favourite excursion is the scenic drive over the Ko’olau Mountains to Oahu’s North Shore and the famous surfer hotspot Sunset Beach. If you’re lucky, you might even spot rare green sea turtles on Turtle Beach. He wasn’t wrong. This island delivers everything you require of a tropical paradise – jagged volcanic peaks (happily extinct), friendly coconut palmfringed villages, and impossibly blue waters where tropical fish flit between the coral and anemones.
Bora Bora is surrounded by a lagoon and barrier reef so most activities are water based. Fancy swimming with stingrays and black-tipped sharks? If the very idea gives you goose bumps, enjoy a glass-bottomed boat ride instead.
WHEN EXPLORER JAMES COOK MAPPED MOST OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN THE 18TH CENTURY, HE CALLED BORA BORA IN FRENCH POLYNESIA THE ‘PEARL OF THE PACIFIC’.
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FROM OPERA HOUSES TO GOLDEN TEMPLES Sydney Opera House, fanning out across Sydney Harbour like a majestic rig in full sail, is a sight to behold. You can experience this expressionist wonder from the inside, too, if you opt for a shore excursion to see one of the spectacular productions here. No sitting in the Gods for you, either, as you’ll have reserved ‘A’ seats. If you’ve got a good head for heights, try an alternative view by climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where a qualified guide will lead you through steel catwalks to the summit. From your unique vantage point you’ll see, 400 feet beneath you, the largest natural harbour in the world and hundreds of bays, dotted with islands and surrounded by national parks. For the perfect combination of urban grandeur and natural beauty, Sydney has it all: great culture, amazing food and a relaxed vibe. Bondi Beach is a real eye-opener, where surfer dudes, billionaires and bikini-clad babes all jostle for towel space. A change of pace, and it’s time for a lesson in serenity, tea drinking and kimono wearing in Osaka, Japan’s third largest city. Although Busan Bora Bora
GET A VIEW OF HONG KONG ISLAND AND KOWLOON FROM THE CALM OF THE PEAK, THE GREEN-SWATHED MOUNTAIN THAT LOOMS OVER 1,300 FEET ABOVE THE CITY’S SKYSCRAPERS.
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You may not have heard of Busan before, but once experienced it’s never forgotten. In South Korea’s biggest city after Seoul, everything is on a grand scale. It boasts the world’s largest department store, the largest fish market AND the largest beach in South Korea. If these epic experiences get overwhelming, seek tranquility in one of Busan’s many temples. Cross over a mountain stream to reach Beomeosa Temple, set in a wisteria-covered valley. Unusually, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, devoted to the Buddha Goddess of Mercy, is situated near the sea and involves a memorable drive along a 4½-mile long bridge. On to Hong Kong, which at first glance works to a dynamic pace of its own. But did you know about three quarters of its land is composed of country parks, woodland and coastline? You can choose your own speed here. When you’re ready, up the tempo with a stroll along the Avenue of Stars, with its life-sized statue of Bruce Lee, or a visit to the Temple Street night market, fabulous for cheap CDs, electronic goods and luggage. For a more traditional experience, cruise Victoria Harbour aboard a Chinese junk, or visit the Aberdeen Fishing village on a sampan, home to hundreds of water people, before feasting on a dim sum lunch at the exclusive Aberdeen Marina Club.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES You’re getting closer to home but every day still brings new cultures and different ways of living. Khor al Fakkan is a bustling port in the emirate of Sharjah, which was named in 1998 as UNESCO’s ‘Arab capital of culture’. The lovely white-sand beaches with the Hajar Mountains as a backdrop offer a welcome chance to take a dip or snorkel amid its coral outcrops, although cover up ladies and gents – this is a very conservative emirate, so Western-style bathing suits are not allowed on the Lastbeaches.butnotleast, let yourself succumb to the magic of Istanbul. The best way to appreciate its ravishing skyline is from the water, so take the opportunity to go on a Bosphorus cruise to view the minarets and grand palaces of this 3,000-year-old city on both its Asian and European shores. Primarily known for its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture (the famous Blue Mosque incorporates both influences), you can also trace in Istanbul’s buildings and ruins clues to its Genoese and Roman past. The Grand Bazaar with its intoxicating sights, sounds and smells has got to be high on your list of ‘must-sees’. The narrow alleys are organised depending on what they sell – will you go for jewellery, leatherware or carpets? Haggling is not only acceptable it’s expected, so don’t be shy. You could bag a bargain and furnish your cabin in style for the last leg of your trip! For a smaller but tasty memento, try the centuriesold Spice Bazaar, the best place to buy authentic Turkish Delight in a range of jewel-like colours and flavours. Hong Kong
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Indisputably one of the world’s greatest cities. If this is your first visit, hone your sights on the compact Sultanahmet district, where two magnificent mosques battle it out for supremacy. Do you prefer the more famous Blue Mosque, with its dazzling tiled interior, or the minimalist, lightfilled Süleymaniye Mosque?
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If you love nature, you’ll love New Zealand’s capital city. You’re never far away from exquisite flowers or fascinating wildlife here. Clamber into a 4x4 to tour the coast and watch seals basking on the rocks, or take a more sedate stroll through the Botanic Gardens.
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JourneysAustralasianYourholidaycanbetailoredtoyour wishes, and if Australia and New Zealand rank high on your wish list, these journeys might just get your pulse racing. You can join Arcadia in Southampton and sail ‘down under’ via the Caribbean, USA and impossibly beautiful Pacific islands or fly out to join your ship and enjoy the spectacular sailing home. For iconic sights, there’s nothing quite like the spectacular sail in to Sydney Harbour. It’s a little like all those picture postcard images you’ve seen over the years have sprung to life. Our Australasian journeys start or end in Sydney, Brisbane or Auckland, giving you the flexibility to buy yourself some time by flying in a few days (or even weeks) before embarking for your cruise or staying on after your cruise to see more of the city and surrounding area. A great way to do this is to book a City Stay or Land Tour – see pages 42 and 44 for details. to Brisbane
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The SunShine STaTe Fort Lauderdale, Florida is your first US port of call, and it’s everything you could hope for from the Sunshine State. The golden beaches are fringed with palms, smart yachts bob in the harbours and the pace is easy. Stroll the lively waterfront or hop aboard a replica 19th-century riverboat to marvel at the millionaires’ mansions that line the Venice-like waterways. You have two full days in port to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere before heading down to Key West, the southernmost of the Florida Keys and former home to author Ernest Hemingway, whose gorgeous Spanish Colonial-style home is now a museum. If anything, Key West is even more laid back than Fort Lauderdale, despite its fascinating history peppered with adventurers, wreckers, Civil War heroes and cigar magnates. History buffs will enjoy visiting the Little White House, winter retreat of President Truman and a base for John F Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
From blissful island life to the wilds of the Amazon, join Oriana on an unforgettable cruise
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Relax in The Big eaSy Round the Gulf of Mexico we go to New Orleans. With two full days in port, you’ll enjoy an evening in this entrancing city, where the good times always roll. New Orleans is famous for Jazz, and there’s live music to suit every mood. And we’d better issue a waistline alert. The local cuisine draws upon influences from its melting pot of settlers to create some unique and delicious dishes. Will you go for Cajun or Creole? Seafood or seriously stacked sandwiches? Whatever you plump for, satisfaction is Theguaranteed.goodtimes continue with a stop at the lovely Caribbean isle of St Vincent. This is real Pirates of the Caribbean territory (parts of it were filmed in the village of Wallilabou on the leeward side of the island) with a lush and dramatic landscape, waterfalls, hidden coves, white sand beaches and tropical mountain interiors. It’s hard to leave those stunning beaches, but if your inner explorer is piqued, you can enjoy wandering the cobbled streets of the lively capital, Kingstown, or visit the Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.
Get ready for 50 days of post-Christmas relaxation. Exclusively for Adults, Oriana will make her way to America’s lush Southern States and the glorious Caribbean before adventuring 1,000 miles down the mighty Amazon River. Whether you’re a sun worshipper, a nature lover, a culture vulture or all three and more, this could be the cruise for you.
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Mon 16 Jan Fort Lauderdale - USA Two full days
The opulent architecture of Manaus, rising from virgin jungle miles from any other major city, hints at its decadent past as a boomtown. Built on the wealth generated by the production of rubber during the late 19th century, the city’s power declined when the seeds of the rubber tree were smuggled out of the Amazon region and the rubber barons lost their monopoly. The city’s standout landmark is its magnificent opera house, made with materials shipped in from all around Europe at vast expense, including Murano glass chandeliers from Venice.
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On your way back to sea you will stop in at Parintins, a peaceful spot where you can find out more about the lives of the indigenous Brazilians, and the busy harbour of Santarem. Venture one last time into the jungle before sailing home to tamer shores. With nine relaxing days at sea (punctuated with stops at St Vincent in the Cape Verde Islands and Tenerife) you can relive your adventures and start compiling that holiday scrapbook.
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The port of Progreso has plenty of charm but don’t miss the excursion to Chichen Itza, one of the most renowned archaeological sites in Mexico. The ruins of a vast Mayan city dating from the 10th century, its most dominant attraction is the Kukulkan Pyramid or Castillo, which has great cosmological significance (its four sides contain 365 steps depicting the solar year, 52 panels for each year in the Mayan century as well as each week in the solar year, and 18 terraces for the 18 months in the religious year). But there are many other fascinating glimpses into this ancient culture, among them a penchant for human sacrifices and a love of ball games. The amazing amazon Welcome to the jungle and a river adventure that echoes with the screech of monkeys and exotic birds. Bidding farewell to the ocean, Oriana heads 1,000 miles inland to the intriguing city of Manaus, the furthest navigable port on the immense Amazon River. You could witness the dramatic ‘meeting of the waters’ where two of the Amazon’s largest tributaries meet but don’t mix due to their differences in temperature, speed and water density, resulting in a two-tone river. The milky coffee-coloured Solimões River and the black-tea coloured Rio Negro flow sideby-side for a distance of six kilometres before finally merging together in a burst of whitewater.
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The port of Progreso has plenty of charm but don’t miss the excursion to Chichen Itza, one of the most renowned archaeological sites in Mexico. The ruins of a vast Mayan city dating from the 10th century, its most dominant attraction is the Kukulkan Pyramid or Castillo, which has great cosmological significance (its four sides contain 365 steps depicting the solar year, 52 panels for each year in the Mayan century as well as each week in the solar year, and 18 terraces for the 18 months in the religious year). But there are many other fascinating glimpses into this ancient culture, among them a penchant for human sacrifices and a love of ball games. The amazing amazon Welcome to the jungle and a river adventure that echoes with the screech of monkeys and exotic birds. Bidding farewell to the ocean, Oriana heads 1,000 miles inland to the intriguing city of Manaus, the furthest navigable port on the immense Amazon River. You could witness the dramatic ‘meeting of the waters’ where two of the Amazon’s largest tributaries meet but don’t mix due to their differences in temperature, speed and water density, resulting in a two-tone river. The milky coffee-coloured Solimões River and the black-tea coloured Rio Negro flow sideby-side for a distance of six kilometres before finally merging together in a burst of whitewater.
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The opulent architecture of Manaus, rising from virgin jungle miles from any other major city, hints at its decadent past as a boomtown. Built on the wealth generated by the production of rubber during the late 19th century, the city’s power declined when the seeds of the rubber tree were smuggled out of the Amazon region and the rubber barons lost their monopoly. The city’s standout landmark is its magnificent opera house, made with materials shipped in from all around Europe at vast expense, including Murano glass chandeliers from Venice.
On your way back to sea you will stop in at Parintins, a peaceful spot where you can find out more about the lives of the indigenous Brazilians, and the busy harbour of Santarem. Venture one last time into the jungle before sailing home to tamer shores. With nine relaxing days at sea (punctuated with stops at St Vincent in the Cape Verde Islands and Tenerife) you can relive your adventures and start compiling that holiday scrapbook.
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Fri 27 Jan Amber Cove - Dominican Republic Full day
Wed 8 Feb Parintins - Brazil h Full day
This fascinating city sits at the very heart of the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. All around you is unparalleled biodiversity –discover a fraction of it for yourself with a riverboat ride down the Rio Negro or a rainforest walk complete with a lesson in jungle survival.
The mighty Amazon River runs for 4,000 miles through seven South American countries – and not a bridge in sight! This is because most of it passes through sparsely habituated rainforest. Measured by discharge of water it is the largest river in the world, greater than the next seven largest independent rivers combined.
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Welcome to life through rose-tinted sunglasses! Bermuda is steeped in history but you may struggle to leave the ravishing pink-sand beaches and turquoise waters beyond. View some of its famous shipwrecks with a snorkel or dive or, if you want to stay dry, enjoy the sunken treasures from a glassbottomed boat ride.
The French Quarter is the heartbeat of New Orleans. Its graceful 18th century architecture is actually more Spanish than French, but either way there is a distinct European and bohemian atmosphere here. Meet some of its diverse cast of characters and discover its lively cultural life on foot, or hop aboard a historic red streetcar to take in the sights. Southampton Ponta Delgada Progreso
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