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CRUISES CRUISES

Getaway for LESS this Summer SAVINGS of up to 55% NEW SHIP FOR

New Ship Spotlight Royal Princess

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June 2013 Highlights

Introducing NEW Royal Princess Sailing the Med and Caribbean in 2013/14

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Scotland’s Cruise Centre 133-135 Main St | Ayr | KA8 8BX

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Winter Canaries cruise 11 nights from just £599pp

Why book with Scotland’s Cruise Centre?

FINANCIAL PROTECTION £

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Your cruise holiday is safe, all of our holidays are fully protected by ABTA and ATOL

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE We’ll go the extra mile and can help with detailed itineraries, giving you more flexibility and choice

Save up to £1200 per couple

EXPERT ADVICE BOOKING CONDITIONS: Offers are correct at time of print 04/06/2013. All offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time, without notice. Offers are for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other promotional or discounted offer. Prices are per adult based on the lowest category available and in twin occupancy unless specified.

On board credit shown on all pages is per cabin, based on two sharing.

Each cruiseline’s specific Terms and Conditions apply. Please check itinerary and benefits with your consultant at time of booking as these can change. Prices are based on flying from London unless stated.

With 40 years experience we offer expert knowledge and a personal travel service

PEACE OF MIND Our cruise concierge are dedicated to you, whenever you need them

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BEST VALUE ASSURED We are confident you won’t find better value and service than with Scotland’s Cruise Centre

Welcome to the June edition of Making Waves Set sail this summer for less With UNBEATABLE last minute summer cruises from as little as £59pppn, we have highlighted our hottest picks for 2013 with savings of up to 55%. In addition to our unbeatable prices, this edition we also showcase our unique cruise and stay holidays, our 5* cruise collection and introduce Avalon Waterways with fantastic savings of up to £600pp.

Let us turn your holiday dreams into reality With such a wide choice of destinations and experiences on offer it is not always easy to know where to start planning your cruise holiday. At Scotland’s Cruise Centre, we are pleased to offer a fully tailor-made cruise service. We carefully research unique itineraries to create memorable cruise and stay holidays, see page 15-21 for a taster of the interesting itineraries we have to offer.

Best of the Baltic This month we focus on Europe’s northern waters in our “Best of the Baltic” destination feature.

A Baltic cruise offers cultural enrichment, historic discoveries and spectacular scenery. With extra capacity in this region in 2013... there really are some last minute bargains to be snapped up.

Easy to book Our Cruise Concierge are well-travelled, knowledgeable and what’s more they are expert at finding the best deals.

Our clients often write in to complement our friendly personal service and expert knowledge, you can read some of our recent testimonials on our new bulletin board on page 34.

Happy Cruising

Rhiannon Kilbride, Sales and Marketing Manager

P.S. The offers in this brochure are only a small selection of what we have available. Don’t forget that for the best price and greatest choice of cabins you should call us as soon as possible.

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Getaway for Highly reduced fares

CANARIES CRUISE

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA

01 Jul 2013 • 12 nights

05 Jul 2013 • 14 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Ventura

Sailing from Southampton On board Aurora

Itinerary: Madeira - La Palma - Tenerife - Lanzarote - Lisbon

Itinerary: Stockholm - Helsinki - St Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn Warnemunde - Copenhagen - Kristiansand

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WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

14 Aug 2013 • 17 nights

01 Sep 2013 • 14 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Azura

Sailing from Southampton On board Oceana

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CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Itinerary: La Coruna - Messina - Corfu Dubrovnik - Venice - Valletta - Gibraltar

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Itinerary: Cartagena - Barcelona - St Raphael - Florence/Pisa (Livorno) Alghero - Gibraltar - La Coruna

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WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

NORWAY CRUISE

13 Jul 2013 • 14 nights

09 Aug 2013 • 7 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Ventura

Sailing from Southampton On board Oceana

Itinerary: La Coruna - Gibraltar - Ajaccio Rome (Civitavecchia) - Monte Carlo - Barcelona

Itinerary: Stavanger - Flam - Eidford - Kristiansand

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WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

ATLANTIC ISLANDS

11 Oct 2013 • 14 nights

20 Oct 2013 • 12 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Ventura

Sailing from Southampton On board Azura

Itinerary: Valencia - Barcelona - Monte Carlo - Rome (Civitavecchia) Ajaccio - Gibraltar - La Coruna

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Itinerary: Madeira - Tenerife - Lanzarote - Lisbon

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Getaway Fares: Different terms and conditions will apply to these bookings. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and cancellation charges are 100% from the time of booking. Bookings will be on a guarantee basis without a cabin number these can be allocated at any time up to departure. No amendments are permitted. Any amendment to a Getaway booking will be treated as a cancellation.

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New Ship Spotlight Royal Princess

Warmth and sophistication are hallmarks attributed to Princess Cruises by many loyal guests, and the line’s newest ship – Royal Princess, coming in June 2013 – epitomises the Princess brand. From her breathtaking Atrium, half as big again as her sister ships’, to her decor and furnishing, Royal Princess will set new and impressive standards. She’s ideal for couples, with venues like The Sanctuary and private dining options, but Royal Princess is also perfect for teens, with everything from video game stations and a big movie area to a cool DJ booth to keep families entertained.

NEW SHIP FOR

2013

A complete escape in one ship

Royal

Princess Star Buys

Superb Accommodations Royal Princess offers the whole spectrum of guest accommodations, from chic balcony suites to comfortable balcony staterooms, and even her interior cabins boast new features, including a 37 inch flat-screen TV and a shower with hand-held massage head plus safe and phone; a small refrigerator and 100% Egyptian linen. Special touches that make all the difference.

GRAND MEDITERRANEAN 17 Jul 2013 • 12 nights Fly Cruise On board Royal Princess Itinerary: Barcelona - Toulon - Florence - Rome Naples - Mykonos - Istanbul - Kusadasi - Athens Venice (overnight)

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Anytime Dining Royal Princess will have two elegant but relaxed Anytime Dining rooms. As a guest, you can eat whenever the mood takes you, and with the companions you wish... and something new - private dining in a stunning circular wine cellar room is a feature of the ship. Joining the alternative dining options, amongst them Sabatini’s Tuscan restaurant and the Crown Grill, are new venues - the Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar; Gelato - for superb ice creams and sundaes, and The Pastry Shop.

CARIBBEAN FROM FORT LAUDERDALE 16 Nov 2013 • 9 nights Fly Cruise On board Royal Princess Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale Princess Cays - St.Thomas - St. Maarten Fort Lauderdale

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Leave Stress Behind ... in the Sanctuary, a haven of private cabanas, equipped with fridges and flat-screen TV’s.

There to reserve, and looked after by dedicated stewards offering delicious food and refreshing drinks. Rejuvenate in the Lotus Spa, with its airbed recliners, neck and body massage jets and circular rain showers; and of course Royal Princess will feature all the sport and fitness facilities, a myriad of bar and lounge venues and quiet spots you would expect; not to mention the spectacular SeaWalk - a glass-floored walkway stretching almost 30 feet beyond the edge of the ship and nearly 130 feet above the ocean.

Nightlife Par Excellence Royal Princess will bring guests the exciting Theatre under the Stars - but with a screen twice as big as her sister ships. New to this ship is a dazzling water and light show at Fountain Pool’s tropical island, and Princess Live! - an onboard TV studio presenting interactive cookery shows, concerts and comedy; even game shows. Needless to say the ship’s Princess Theatre will bring signature production shows and top-rated artistes to the stage, whilst the Vista Lounge, Club 6 and Princess Casino will vie for guests’ late evening attentions.

To find out more call now on 0800 021 7102

SHIP SIZE Royal Princess will weigh in at just over 141,000 tonnes - and as the Princess Cruises tagline suggests, it’s there for you to Escape Completely GUESTS & CREW Royal Princess will accommodate 3,600 guests - looked after by a crew of nearly 1,400 SHIP STYLE Smart casual in the finest sense, Royal Princess takes the Princess Cruises experience to a new level of sophistication and comfort

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Simply Low Cruise Fares Set sail from Southampton

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA

ICELAND & FJORDS

Jun - Aug 2013 • 14 nights

Jul - Aug 2013 •14 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Celebrity Eclipse®

Sailing from Southampton On board Celebrity Eclipse®

Itinerary: Bruges - Berlin - Stockholm - Helsinki St.Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn - Copenhagen

Itinerary: Reykjavik (overnight) - Akureyri - Klaksvik (Faroe Islands) Geiranger - Alesund - Olden - Stavanger

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CANARIES & AZORES

08, 22 Sep 2013 • 14 nights

06, 20 Oct 2013 • 14 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Celebrity Eclipse®

Sailing from Southampton On board Celebrity Eclipse®

Itinerary: Malaga - Nice - Rome - Florence/Pisa - Genoa Gibraltar - Lisbon

Itinerary: Ponta Delgada (Azores) - Funchal (Madeira) - Tenerife Gran Canaria - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Lisbon

£1049PP *price based on 22 Sep 2013

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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

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Fly Cruises - Call for Regional Departures

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Jul - Aug 2013 • 12 nights

Jul - Aug 2013 • 10 nights

Fly Cruise On board Celebrity Equinox®

Fly Cruise On board Celebrity Reflection®

Itinerary: Barcelona - Nice - Florence/Pisa - Rome - Naples - Dubrovnik - Venice (overnight) - Kotor - Barcelona

Itinerary: Rome - Messina (Sicily) - Athens - Kusadasi (Ephesus) Rhodes - Santorini - Mykonos - Naples - Rome

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*price based on 21 Aug 13. Itinerary may vary dependent on date.

*price based on 30 Aug 2013, flying from Birmingham

ITALY & CROATIA

ADRIATIC CRUISE

19 Jul 2013 • 12 nights

31 Jul 2013 • 12 nights

Fly Cruise On board Celebrity Silhouette®

Fly Cruise On board Celebrity Silhouette®

Itinerary: Venice - Ravenna - Dubrovnik - Rome - Naples Catania (Sicily) - Valletta - Kotor - Montenegro - Split - Venice

£1319PP

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Itinerary: Venice - Koper - Ravenna - Split - Dubrovnik - Kotor Bari - Valletta - Catania - Naples - Venice

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Spring into Summer!

Book now to receive up to $100 FREE on board spend* Set sail from Southampton UP TO

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ONBOARD SPEND

ONBOARD SPEND

MEDITERRANEAN CITIES

ITALIAN MEDITERRANEAN

07 Jul 2013 • 14 nights

21 Jul, 04 Aug 2013 • 14 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Adventure of the Seas®

Sailing from Southampton On board Adventure of the Seas®

Itinerary: Malaga - Cannes - Barcelona Palma De Mallorca - Valencia - Cartagena - Lisbon - Vigo

Itinerary: Malaga - Nice - Rome - Florence/Pisa Genoa - Gibraltar - Lisbon

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ONBOARD SPEND

ONBOARD SPEND

SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

27 Jul, 24 Aug 2013 • 14 nights

21 Sep 2013 • 12 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Independence of the Seas®

Sailing from Southampton On board Independence of the Seas®

Itinerary: Vigo - Lisbon - Valencia - Barcelona - Palma Ibiza - Cadiz

Itinerary: Gibraltar - Cartagena - Barcelona Palma De Mallorca - Seville (Cadiz) - Lisbon - Vigo

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*$100 on board spend is valid on balcony and suite staterooms on selected cruises.

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Fly Cruises - Call for Regional Departures

GREEK ISLES & TURKEY

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Jun - Oct 2013 • 7 nights

Jul - Sep 2013 • 7 nights

Fly Cruise On board Splendour of the Seas®

Fly Cruise On board Navigator of the Seas®

Itinerary: Venice - Split - Kusadasi (Ephesus) Mykonos - Argostoli - Venice

Itinerary: Rome - Messina (Sicily) - Athens Kusadasi (Ephesus) - Chania - Rome

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*price based on 14 Jul 2013, flying from Manchester

PREPARE TO BE WOWED!

NEW

On sale now! Book early to secure your place on Royal Caribbean’s newest marvel.

RipCord

SeaPlex North Star

Bringing exciting new industry firsts like London Eye style pod ‘North Star’, outdoor sky diving simulator ‘RipCord by iFly®’ and SeaPlex a large indoor activity area with roller skating, trapeze and even bumper cars... prepare for a brand new cruising concept with Quantum of the Seas.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN 22 Jan 2014 • 12 nights Fly Cruise On board Quantum of the Seas®

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Destination Spotlight

The Fascinating Baltic

Officially Britain’s second favourite cruise destination. A Baltic cruise is one of real contrasts, between cosmopolitan city life and high culture; modern art and shopping and medieval history and architecture. Awakening Poland and Germany offer up the rich past of their sea ports, whilst contemporary Finland, Sweden and Denmark have arts and entertainment, museums and shopping to rival anywhere in the world.

Bridging East & West Europe The Baltic is well served by major cruise lines, amongst them P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Fred. Olsen and Norwegian Cruise Line, and there are regional departures on offer. Typical itineraries would offer shore excursions in western ports such as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki, and of course Hamburg and Kiel in Germany. Weather during the higher season is generally temperate and pleasant, but during the winter warm clothes are a must, especially in the evenings.

Baltic

Star Buy’s BOOK NOW!

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA Jun - Aug 2013 • 14 nights Sailing from Southampton On board Celebrity Eclipse® Itinerary: Bruges - Berlin - Stockholm - Helsinki St.Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn - Copenhagen

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STAR BUY! Amongst the favourite eastern ports are Tallinn in Estonia and Riga in Latvia - former Soviet cities with an intriguing, sometimes violent history.Today, their growing skylines a mixture of ancient and modern – tell the story of their rapid development and popularity with visitors. For most cruise guests, though, a clutch of Baltic cruise ports combined with the still regal magnificence of Russia’s St Petersburg forms the perfect itinerary. The grand old lady perches on the Gulf of Finland - still a seaport of major significance and hailed worldwide as the ‘Venice of the North’.

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA 05 Jul 2013 • 14 nights Sailing from Southampton On board Aurora Itinerary: Stockholm - Helsinki - St Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn - Warnemunde Copenhagen - Kristiansand

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The original capital of Tsarist Russia – St Petersburg also offers a mixture of old and new. Spectacular architecture, built on a network of canals, speaks of a rich history.

Imposing Nevsky Prospekt, its best-known street, reeks of real wealth mixed with gentile poverty. Its plethora of department stores jostle with lots of market traders serving up flowers, local food, traditional Russian matrioshka dolls and all sorts of bric-a-brac.The city’s world-famous Hermitage Museum is home to more than 3 million exhibits, including art

by Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

Your Baltic cruise and visit to St Petersburg will be all the more memorable, with the friendly advice and dependable expertise of our professional Cruise Concierge.

BALTIC CAPITALS 05 Sep 2013 • 14 nights Sailing from Southampton On board Balmoral Itinerary: Kiel Canal - Copenhagen - Stockholm (overnight) - Tallinn - St Petersburg (overnight) Gdynia - Kiel Canal

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Summer Sale!

It’s your cruise holiday so enjoy it your way Freestyle Dining

Freestyle Entertainment

Enjoy the freedom to dine somewhere new morning, noon and night with more restaurants than days in the week aboard every single ship. Dine when you choose and dress as you please.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a different kind of cruise for a different kind of cruiser.

Every one of their beautiful, contemporary cruise ships has been purpose built for Freestyle Cruising® with a world of choices.

BALTIC CRUISE

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Jun - Sep 2013 • 9 nights

Jun - Oct 2013 • 7 nights

Fly Cruise On board Norwegian Star

Fly Cruise On board Norwegian Epic

Itinerary: Copenhagen - Warnemunde (Berlin) - Tallinn St. Petersburg (overnight) - Helsinki - Stockholm - Copenhagen

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£589PP

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*price based on 14 Jul 2013, flying from Manchester

VENICE, GREEK ISLES & AEGEAN SEA

GRAND MEDITERRANEAN

Jun - Sep 2013 • 14 nights

22 Jul 2013 • 12 nights

Fly Cruise On board Norwegian Jade

Fly Cruise On board Norwegian Spirit

Itinerary: Venice - Dubrovnik - Athens Izmir (Ephesus) - Split - Venice - Corfu - Santorini Mykonos - Olympia (Katakolon) - Venice

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Itinerary: Barcelona - Toulon - Livorno (Florence / Pisa) Civitavecchia (Rome) - Naples - Mykonos - Istanbul - Izmir (Ephesus) Piraeus (Athens) - Venice

*price based on 27 Jul 13, from Glasgow. Itinerary varies depending on departure date

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Venice Stay & Eastern Med Cruise Enjoy 3 nights in Venice before a 7 night Eastern Med cruise on board Norwegian Jade

OUR BEST SELLING CRUISE OF 2013!

ou will enjoy three nights in Venice, one of the world’s greatest and most beautiful cities. Wander through the enchanting narrow streets, or take a gondola ride and gaze upon Venice’s fabulous sights.

Embark Norwegian Jade on day four where you will begin your seven night Aegean or Greek Isles cruise.

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Remember we can tailor this cruise and stay holiday to your individual requirements.You can choose your hotel, add tours or upgrade your flight.

Stay 3 nights in Venice

FREE! VENETIAN VOYAGER CRUISE & STAY SPECIAL May - Oct 2013 • 10 nights Fly Cruise On board Norwegian Jade

FREE

3NTS IN VENICE

Choose from 2 itineraries

FREE GONDOLA RIDE

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Greek Isles Itinerary: Fly UK/Venice - 3nts stay in Venice on B&B basis - cruise: Venice - Corfu - Santorini Mykonos - Katakolon (Olympia) - Venice - Fly Venice/UK

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Aegean Sea Itinerary: Fly UK/Venice - 3nts stay in Venice on B&B basis - cruise: Dubrovnik - Piraeus (Athens) Izmir (Ephesus) - Split - Venice - Fly Venice/UK

*price based on 09 Oct 2013, flying from London.

Free stay is applicable on selected dates.

We have many more exciting cruise offers call us with your preferred ship, dates and itinerary...

All Norwegian Cruise Line prices exclude discretionary daily service charge payable on board or in advance and auto gratuity charges payable on board. Cover charge applies for specialty restaurants and selected on board entertainment. Prices are correct at the time of print 03 Jul 2013. Itinerary may vary depending on date of departure. Full Norwegian Cruise Line booking conditions apply.

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Save up to 50% on summer cruises

Fred Olsen’s Anchor Fares are a great choice if you are able to book closer to the date of departure and you aren’t too concerned where your cabin is on the ship to get the best possible price.

BALTIC INCLUDING ST. PETERSBURG

FJORDS & COASTAL TOWNS OF NORWAY

18 Jul 2013 • 13 nights

22 Jul 2013 • 8 nights

Sailing from Dover On board Braemar

Sailing from Newcastle On board Black Watch

Itinerary: Kiel Canal transit - Warnemunde (Berlin) - Helsinki St. Petersburg (overnight) - Tallinn - Copenhagen - Aalborg

Itinerary: Alesund - Olden - Skjolden - Flam - Bergen

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PORTUGAL & GIBRALTAR

MEDITERRANEAN SPAIN & LISBON

11 Aug 2013 • 9 nights

14 Aug 2013 • 12 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Balmoral

Sailing from Liverpool On board Boudicca

Itinerary: Lisbon - Alicante - Mahon - Gibraltar - La Coruna

Itinerary: Cadiz - Malaga - Cartagena Gibraltar - Lisbon

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Anchor Fares Terms: Full payment required at the time of booking. 100% cancellation charges. Non-transferrable to any other cruise. No cabin number and/or cabin grade provided at the time of booking. Cabin grade and number will be confirmed at check-in. Not able to be combined with ‘Oceans Cruise Club’ discounts. Dining sitting allocated at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ discretion*

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BRITISH ISLES 11 Jul 2013 • 12 nights Sailing from Southampton On board Caribbean Princess Itinerary: St Peter Port, Guernsey - Cork - Dublin - Greenock Belfast - Kirkwall - Invergordon Edinburgh - Le Havre

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WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN 27 Jul 2013 • 14 nights Sailing from Southampton On board Crown Princess Itinerary: Barcelona - Monte Carlo - Florence/Pisa (Livorno) Rome (Civitavecchia) - Naples - Ajaccio - Gibraltar

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CANARIES CRUISE

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

14 Oct 2013 • 12 nights

10 Aug 2013 • 8 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Crown Princess

Sailing from Southampton On board Crown Princess

Itinerary: Lisbon - Gran Canaria - Tenerife Lanzarote - Funchal - Vigo

Itinerary: Bergen - Flaam - Olden Hellesylt Geiranger - Stavanger

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Create your own Cruise & Stay holiday The cruise & stay holidays featured within this brochure have been chosen for you by our Cruise Concierge.

We can tailor your cruise holiday to your exact requirements, giving you more flexibility and choice. Personalise your trip by extending your stay in your favourite city, add interesting tours or upgrade your flights. The options are endless‌ simply call one of our Cruise Concierge who will be happy to help you build a truly unique holiday experience.

Personalise Your Stay

Personalise Your Flight

Personalise Your Cruise

Enhance your trip by upgrading your hotel, add another destination to your itinerary, extend your stay or add interesting excursions and tours.

We have chosen the most direct, cost effective way for you to travel to your destination. Are you looking for extra leg room? Just ask.

We also offer great value upgrades - call for details.

It’s the little extras that can make all the difference, ask about upgrading your cabin to a suite.You can enjoy all the benefits including butler service, priority check in and exclusive dining.

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Jewels of the Orient 6 night Beijing & Xian Stay with Terracotta Warriors 17 nights Far East Cruise 3 night Bangkok Stay

2014 ON SALE NOW

30 Sep & 03 Nov 2014 • 28 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Sapphire Princess e have created a unique and cultural itinerary just for you! Highlights include; Beijing, climb the Great Wall, stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and Summer Palace. No trip would be complete without a visit to Xian, home of the Terracotta Warriors.You’ll then embark Sapphire Princess in Beijing and visit intriguing ports of call such as Nagasaki in Japan and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Complete your once in a lifetime trip with a 3 night stay in Bangkok.

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Stay Fly

UK/Beijing 6 nights in Beijing and Xian Beijing Busan, South Korea Nagasaki, Japan Shanghai, China Hong Kong (overnight) Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam Singapore Bangkok 3 nights in Bangkok Bangkok/UK

Return flights Call about regional departures 6 night tour of Beijing and Xian with Terracotta Warriors 17 night cruise on board Sapphire Princess on full board basis 3 night stay in Bangkok on room only basis Complimentary full day River Kwai tour Transfers

PRICES

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Itinerary may vary depending on departure date.

FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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Canarian Sunshine 2 night Malaga stay 9 nights Canary Islands & Morocco Cruise

FREE

STAY IN MALAGA

Nov 2013 – Feb 2014 • 11 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Norwegian Spirit ack by popular demand – our best-selling winter cruise of 2012/13. You’ll spend two nights in Malaga, giving you time to soak up the atmosphere of the Andalucian streets, squares and delightful café culture of the city before setting sail on your cruise of the Canaries and Morocco on board popular Norwegian Spirit. Our fantastic winter holiday can be tailored to suit you – choose your favourite resort, hotel or extend your stay in the Costa Del Sol and make the most of the winter sun - the choice is yours!

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ITINERARY Fly Stay Cruise

Fly UK/Malaga 2 nights in Malaga Malaga Barcelona Casablanca, Morocco Funchal, Madeira Arrecife, Lanzarote Malaga Fly Malaga/UK

WHAT’S INCLUDED Return flights Call about regional departures 2 night stay in 4* Malaga hotel on room only basis 9 night cruise on board Norwegian Spirit on full board basis Transfers

PRICES

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£769PP *price based on 27 Nov 2013, flying from London Gatwick Cover charge applies for speciality restaurants and selected on board entertainment. Prices exclude discretionary daily service charge payable on board or in advance and auto gratuity charges are payable on board.

FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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Italian Lakes & Eastern Med 7 night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 7 night Gardone Riviera Stay

ADVANCE REGISTER FOR 2014

Jul - Sep 2013 • 14 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Norwegian Jade et sail on a memorable cruise of the Greek Isles or the Aegean on board Norwegian Jade taking in popular ports of call such Santorini, Mykonos and Olympia before a relaxing break in the Italian sunshine. Admire the stunning scenery of the Italian Lakes from the stylish Hotel Galeazzi in the resort of Gardone on the western shores of Lake Garda. This popular hotel is just 5 minutes from the lakeside, resort centre and ferry, with Garda, Limone and Riva all just a short crossing.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

ITINERARY Fly Cruise

Stay Fly

UK/Venice Venice Corfu, Greece Santorini, Greece Mykonos, Greece Katakolon, Greece Venice 7 nights at the Italian Lakes Venice/UK*

Return flights Call about regional departures 7 night cruise on board Norwegian Jade on full board basis 7 nights stay at Hotel Galeazzi, Gardone on half board basis Transfers

Complimentary wine with meals and packed lunches at Hotel Galeazzi** **on 6 nights of 7. Packed lunches available 5 days per week.

Must book by 30 Jun 2013.

PRICES Date

July 2013 August 2013 September 2013

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Upgrade to an Oceanview from just £99 per person Prices based on 27 Jul 13, 10 Aug, 28 Sep 13, flying from London or Edinburgh. *Itinerary may vary depending on departure date call for details.

Cover charge applies for speciality restaurants and selected on board entertainment. Prices exclude discretionary daily service charge payable on board or in advance and auto gratuity charges are payable on board.

FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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A Taste of the Orient 2 night Singapore Stay 8 night Far East Cruise 2 night Shanghai Stay

FREE TOUR

04 Mar 2014 • 14 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Mariner of the Seas ur two-week Far East adventure combines the cosmopolitan cities of Singapore and Shanghai and a cruise all in one action packed holiday. See the sensational sights of Singapore before setting sail on board Mariner of the Seas for a relaxing cruise taking in popular Ho Chi Ming City in Vietnam and Xiamen, making this trip an exciting way to sample a taste of the Far East.

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UK/Singapore 2 nights in Singapore Singapore Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam Hong Kong (overnight in port) Xiamen, Shanghai 2 nights in Shanghai Shanghai/UK

WHAT’S INCLUDED Return flights Call about regional departures 2 night stay in 4* hotel in Singapore on Room Only basis 8 night Far East cruise on board Mariner of the Seas on full board basis 2 night stay in 4* hotel in Shanghai on Bed & Breakfast basis Transfers Complimentary Singapore by Night tour with Singapore Sling

PRICES

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£1899PP

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Caribbean Dreams 3 night Miami/Fort Lauderdale Stay 10 night Caribbean Cruise

NEW

Nov 2013 – Apr 2014 • 14 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Emerald Princess tart your sun-inspired cruise holiday with a stay in Fort Lauderdale, a real sun, sand and shopping haven before joining sparkling Emerald Princess on a wonderful 10 night cruise.You’ll set sail to some of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan islands in the Caribbean including colourful St Thomas, charming Aruba and you’ll even spend the day on Princess Cruises Island, Princess Cays in the Bahamas whilst enjoying the luxurious surroundings of your Princess cruise ship.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

ITINERARY Fly Stay Cruise

Fly

UK/Fort Lauderdale or Miami 3 nights in Fort Lauderdale or Miami – you choose Fort Lauderdale Princess Cays St Thomas Dominica Grenada Bonaire Aruba Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale or Miami/UK*

Return flights Call about regional departures 3 night stay in 4* hotel in Fort Lauderdale on room only basis 10 night cruise on board Emerald Princess on full board basis

PRICES Date

Nov 2013 Dec 2013 Jan 2014 Feb 2014 Mar 2014 Apr 2014

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FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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The American West Coast 3 night Las Vegas Stay 7 night West Coast Cruise 3 night San Francisco Stay

BRAND NEW

Sep - Oct 2013 • 14 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Grand Princess his two week holiday offers a real adventure.You will spend 3 exciting nights in glittering Las Vegas giving you plenty time to explore the casino’s, top class shows and even fit in a trip to the Grand Canyon.You will then fly to San Francisco and board Grand Princess for a 7 night Californian cruise before enjoying 3 nights stay in San Francisco where you will see a whole host of incredible sites and landmarks.

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ITINERARY Fly Stay Fly Cruise

Stay Fly

Fly UK/Las Vegas Stay 3 nights in 4 * Las Vegas Fly Las Vegas to San Francisco Santa Barbara San Diego Los Angeles Ensenada (Mexico) San Francisco 3 nights in 4* San Francisco Fly San Francisco/UK

WHAT’S INCLUDED Return flights Call about regional departures 3 nights stay in Las Vegas in 4* hotel room only basis 7 nights cruise on board Grand Princess on full board basis 3 nights stay in San Francisco in 4* hotel on room only basis *price based on 16 Oct 203 *Transfers are not included these are optional

PRICES

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£1999PP

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Sentosa Island Adventure 3 night stay in Sentosa Island 10 night Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand Cruise

2014/15 ON SALE NOW

31 Oct 2013 • 15 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Diamond Princess egin your oriental escape with a 3 night stay on the idyllic Sentosa Island where you can experience a beach and city stay in one with Singapore located just 15 minutes away.You’ll then embark Diamond Princess for a 10 night cruise around exotic ports of call such a Bali, Kuala Lumpur and Phuket, giving a truly unique holiday experience.

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ITINERARY Fly Stay Cruise

Fly

UK/Singapore 3 nights on Sentosa Island Singapore Bali, Indonesia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Penang, Malaysia Phuket,Thailand Singapore Singapore/UK

Return flights Call about regional departures 3 night stay on Sentosa Island on bed and breakfast basis 10 night cruise on board Diamond Princess on full board basis Complimentary Singapore by Night tour with Singapore Sling

PRICES

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Transfers Your 3 night stay on Sentosa Island is at the Amara Sanctury. Other attractions on the island include a 2 km long sheltered beach, two golf courses, two five star hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore.

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FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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Best of America, Canada & New England 3 night Washington Stay 3 night New York Stay 7 night Canada and New England Cruise

FREE TOUR

Sep - Oct 2013 • 14 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Norwegian Gem ombine some of North America’s most iconic cities, brilliant ports and stunning scenery on our sensational cruise and stay holiday. You’ll stay 3 nights in America’s capital Washington and 3 nights in Manhattan, New York before embarking Norwegian Gem. We have chosen this particular cruise on board Norwegian Gem when the scenery in New England is at its best.

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ITINERARY Fly Stay Rail Stay Cruise

Fly

Fly UK/Washington 3 nights in Washington Washington to New York 3 nights in New York New York Halifax Saint John Bar Harbor Boston Newport New York New York/UK

WHAT’S INCLUDED Return flights Call about regional departures 3 night stay in 4* hotel in Washington on room only basis Business Class Rail ticket from Washington to New York 3 night stay in 3* hotel in New York on room only basis 7 night cruise on board Norwegian Gem on full board basis Transfers Complimentary Tour of Washington and Big3Sightseeing pass in New York

PRICES

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Treasures of the Mediterranean 1 night Stay in Venice 12 night Greek Isles Cruise

NEW

Jul – Oct 2013 • 13 nights • Fly Cruise • On board Ruby Princess xperience one of the world’s greatest cities,Venice before setting sail on a 12 night cruise showcasing the best of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles.

You’ll visit Katakolon and the Olympic ruins of ancient Greece, the iconic windmills of Mykonos and the towering columns of the Parthenon in Athens to name but a few of the outstanding ports of call in this fabulous cruise itinerary. Ask about extending your stay in Venice or adding a few days in Rome – the choice is yours.

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ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED

UK/Venice 1 night in Venice Venice Dubrovnik, Croatia Corfu, Greece Katakolon, Olympia Athens, Greece Mykonos, Greece Kusadasi,Turkey Santorini, Greece Naples, Italy Rome, Italy Rome/UK

Return flights Call about regional departures

PRICES

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£949PP

1 night stay in Venice, room only basis 12 night cruise on board Ruby Princess on full board basis Transfers

August 2013 from

£1149PP September 2013 from

£899PP

*price based on 10 Jul 13 , 03 Aug 13, 23 Oct 13, flying from London Gatwick

FLEXIBLE CHOICE - Would you like a particular hotel, airline or regional airport? - just ask your Cruise Concierge

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Getaway for Less New highly reduced fares.

Limited cabins book now...

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

New Low Getaway Fare

13 Jul 2013 • 7 nights

Fly to New York, Sail back to Southampton On board Queen Mary 2

Itinerary: Stavanger - Olden Geiranger - Bergen

Itinerary: Stay 2 nights in New York 7 night Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing

£649PP

CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN

Prices from

New Low Getaway Fare

£999PP

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

13 Sep 2013 • 17 nights

24 Oct 2013 • 12 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Queen Victoria

Sailing from Southampton On board Queen Victoria

Itinerary: Seville (Cadiz) - Valletta - Venice Dubrovnik - Corfu - Messina - Gibraltar

Itinerary: Lisbon - Cartagena - Barcelona Valencia - Gibraltar - Seville (Cadiz)

Prices from

£1499PP

Free Upgrade to a Balcony

25 Jul 2013 • 9 nights

Sailing from Southampton On board Queen Mary 2

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NEW YORK STAY & TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE

Prices from

New Low Getaway Fare

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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Jun - Oct 2013 • 7 nights

Jul - Sep 2013 • 7 nights

Fly Cruise On board MSC Divina

Fly Cruise On board MSC Splendida

Itinerary: Venice - Bari - Katakolon - Izmir Istanbul - Dubrovnik - Venice

Itinerary: Barcelona - Valencia - La Goulette Rome - Genoa - Marseille - Barcelona

Prices from

£799PP

Prices from

£699PP

Price based on 24 Aug 2013

Price based on 13 Jul 2013

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

GREEK ISLES

Jun - Oct 2013 • 7 nights

Jun - Oct 2013 • 7 nights

Fly Cruise On board MSC Sinfonia

Fly Cruise On board MSC Fantasia

Itinerary: Genoa - St Tropez - Palma de Mallorca Mahon - Olbia - Salerno - Genoa

Itinerary: Venice - Bari - Katakolon - Santorini Athens - Corfu - Dubrovnik - Venice

Prices from

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Price based on 14 Oct 2013

Prices from

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Price based on 22 Sep 2013

Many more deals available - call with your preferred dates and itinerary

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Must book before 31 July 2013

WELCOME TO SPRING

SPRINGTIME FJORDLAND

30 Mar 2014 • 5 nights Sailing from London Tilbury On board Marco Polo

13 Apr 2014 • 6 nights Sailing from London Tilbury On board Marco Polo

Itinerary: Amsterdam - Rouen (France, overnight) Zeebrugge for Bruges (Belgium)

Itinerary: Ulvik* - cruising Hardangerfjord - Eidfjord - Flam cruising Naeroyfjord to view Gudvangen - Bergen

1st passenger pays from

£419PP

THAT’S JUST

2nd passenger pays from

£628

£209PP

PER COUPLE

1st passenger pays from

£509PP

THAT’S JUST

2nd passenger pays from

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£255PP

PER COUPLE

Please note *Ulvik is a technical call only

BANK HOLIDAY TREAT

1st passenger pays from

LAND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

02 May 2014 • 4 nights

12 Mar 2014 • 14 nights

Sailing from London Tilbury On board Marco Polo

Sailing from Liverpool/Return Hull On board Discovery

Itinerary: Ghent - Amsterdam - Honfleur

Itinerary: Lerwick - Alesund - view Svartisen Glacier - Narvik Alta (overnight) - Tromso - Bodo - Andalsnes - Bergen

£339PP

THAT’S JUST

2nd passenger pays from

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£169PP

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1st passenger pays from

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2nd passenger pays from

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£664PP PER COUPLE

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*prices are pp based on two sharing.

Excludes gratuities of £5pp per night which will be debited to your onboard account

Cruises £499 from just

- Kids sail for just £1 - Upgrades from only £1 - Free $100 Ship Board Credit on selected sailings!

HURRY OFFER ENDS 30 JUN 2013

FREE $100 SHIP CREDIT*

FREE $100 SHIP CREDIT*

MEDITERRANEAN TAPESTRY

MEDITERRANEAN EMPIRES

26 July 2013 • 12 nights

07 Aug 2013 • 12 nights

Fly Cruise On board ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Fly Cruise On board ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Itinerary: Barcelona - Marseille (Provence) - Monte Carlo - Livorno (Florence/Pisa) - Rome - Naples - Katakolon - Kerkira - Kotor - Dubrovnik Venice (overnight)

£1227PP

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Itinerary: Venice (overnight) - Katakolon - Athens Cruising The Dardanelles - Istanbul (overnight) - Lesbos Kusadasi (Ephesus) Thira (Santorini) - Argostoli - Venice

£1399PP

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FREE $100 SHIP CREDIT*

HELLENIC ADVENTURE

MEDITERRANEAN EXPLORER

31 Aug 2013 • 7 nights

28 Sep 2013 • 11 nights

Fly Cruise On board ms Ryndam

Fly Cruise On board ms Noordam

Itinerary: Venice - Dubrovnik - Kotor - Kerkira Katakolon - Nafplion - Thira - Athens

Itinerary: Barcelona - Marseille (Provence) - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Calvi Livorno (Florence/Pisa) - La Goulette (Tunis) - Palermo, (Sicily) - Naples - Rome

£955PP

Interior from

FREE $100 SHIP CREDIT*

£956PP

Oceanview from

£1174PP

Interior from

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£1175PP

*Ship board credit per cabin and is on oceanview and above categories.

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YEARS

Right Time, Right Place!

Great deals on 2013 & 2014 sailings hurry these deals wont be around for long.

According to NASA scientists, this winter is the best time in over a decade to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Aboard a ship in Northern Norway, home of Hurtigruten since 1893, away from urban light pollution, is the ideal place to hopefully experience the lights.

And to make it even easier for you to get there, we've got DIRECT flights from Scotland. Lift off, set sail and see the greatest light show on Earth!

Go in search of the Northern Lights this winter in Norway from just £999

ARCTIC WONDERS

CLASSIC ROUND VOYAGE

ARCTIC HIGHLIGHTS

Jan - Mar 2014 • 7 nights

Nov - Dec 2013 • 11 nights

Jan - Mar 2014 • 4 nights

Fly Cruise Various ships

DIRECT flights from UK Various ships

Fly Cruise Various ships

This Arctic adventure of a lifetime includes the unique experience of a night in a snow suite at the Kirkenes Snow Hotel plus the chance to add some exciting winter activities. Starting in Bergen and travelling north on board your Hurtigruten ship, look out for the magical Aurora Boraelis as you sail through sheltered waters towards Kirkenes.

Enjoy Norway's beautiful winter coastline on our most popular itinerary, sailing over 2,400km past majestic scenery and charming towns.

The Arctic highlights voyage spends its entirety within the Arctic Circle giving you not only the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights but also the chance to take part in some fantastic winter excursions to areas of this frozen land that are seldom seen by tourists.

Book before 31 Jul 2013 and receive Free North Cape excursion

Why not add dog-sledging or snow-mobiling for a truly amazing Arctic adventure?

Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz Rhine Gorge - Rudesheim - Mainz - Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Breisach

Price from

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Itinerary: Trollfjord Cross the Arctic Circle Tromso - Kirkenes

Price from

£1349PP

Itinerary: Tromso - Honningsvag and North Cape - Kirkenes - Hammerfest and Tromso

Price from

£999PP

*price based on Jan and Mar 2014

Why choose a

River Cruise

River Cruising offers a convenient and stylish way to cruise along the worlds most celebrated waterways. Each day, at your leisure or with a guided tour you can experience historic and cultural sites of the region such as visiting beautiful vineyards, historical towns and private gardens to specialty museums and celebrating local cultures.

River Cruise Highlights

All meals included

Many river cruise vessels dock in the heart of town allowing you to explore more, and many sail through the day allowing you the opportunity to slip ashore after dinner and enjoy the local atmosphere, music and dining.

It is all included Compared to most land-based holidays both ocean and river cruising is inclusive, with all meals and entertainment included, some river cruise lines also offer complimentary excursions and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner.

Excursions included

Small and Intimate With river vessels accommodating as little as 150 passengers, you will enjoy small group tours and intimate dining with open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere.

Early booking is recommended River cruising has gained so much popularity over the past few years, many high season dates and popular itineraries sell out very quickly plus many of the river cruise lines offer early booking incentives with savings of up to £1200 per couple.

Talk to a River Specialist At Scotland’s Cruise Centre, we understand that it is not always easy to know where to start planning your first river cruise.

So with that in mind our ‘River Cruise Specialists’ are on hand to advise and assist you in creating the perfect river cruise to suit you.

To find out more call now on 0800 023 7263

Interesting ports of call

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2014 Sailings - Book Now! Book by 30th June and save up to £1200 per couple!

Avalon Waterways offers a river cruising experience like no other with the highest level of comfort and personalised service aboard its contemporary, award winning fleet of ships.

Avalon cruises offer a luxurious on board experience with elegant dining, spacious suites and large outside staterooms with full-sized en suite bathrooms. In addition, most staterooms on board Avalon cruises feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows (unique to Avalon Waterways), providing the best views of beautiful landscapes, famous landmarks and spectacular sights as you cruise.

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EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

ROMANTIC RHINE

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

BALKAN DISCOVERY

Mar - Dec 2014 • 8 days

Mar - Oct 2014 • 11 days

May - Oct 2014 • 10 days

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Visionary, Affinity, Felicity, Artistry II and Vista

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Scenery

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Illumination and Luminary

AMSTERDAM TO ZURICH

PARIS TO CÔTE D’AZUR

BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST

Itinerary: Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz Rhine Gorge - Rudesheim - Mainz - Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Breisach

Itinerary: Paris - Beaune - Tournus Lyon - Tournon - Viviers - Avignon - Arles

Itinerary: Budapest - Kalocsa - Pecs - Belgrade Iron Gates Gorge - Vidin - Belogradchik Veliko - Târnovo - Arbanassi - Bucharest

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*Price based on April departures.

Itinerary may operate in reverse.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: - Elegant dining with complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks with dinner - Service with an on board Cruise Director - Sightseeing tours included with local guides - Prices include flights & transfers, with regional flying and Eurostar options - Private door-to-door transfer service by executive car (within 75 miles of chosen airport/station) - Full board basis while on board - Gratuities for crew and Cruise Director included

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EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

THE LEGENDARY DANUBE

EUROPEAN SPLENDOUR

BLUE DANUBE TO THE BLACK SEA

Mar - Nov 2014 • 11 days

Apr - Sep 2014 • 13 days

Apr - Sep 2014 • 14 days

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Luminary,Vista, Poetry II, Expression, Impression, Illumination and Panorama PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Illumination and Luminar

Fly Cruise On board Avalon Illumination and Luminary

VIENNA TO AMSTERDAM

BUCHAREST TO VIENNA

Itinerary: Prague - Nuremberg Main-Danube Canal - Regensburg - Passau Melk - Vienna - Budapest

Itinerary: Vienna - Dürnstein - Grein - Linz Regensburg - Main-Danube Canal - Nuremberg Bamberg - Würzburg - Wertheim - Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge - Cologne - Amsterdam

Itinerary: Bucharest - Constanta - Danube Delta Arbasnassi - Veliko Târnovo - Iron Gates Gorge Belgrade - Vukovar - Osijek - Mohács - Budapest Bratislava - Vienna

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£3169PP £2569PP *prices based on July and September departures.

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Itinerary may operate in reverse.

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SCOTLAND’S CRUISE CENTRE

PERSONAL SERVICE & PEACE OF MIND What our clients say about us?

Our clients often write to us to complement our friendly, personal service, easy booking process and expert knowledge. Here are some of the recent testimonials we have proudly received!

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- your staff are a credit Lisa Isaac

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Thanks for all your help.

Delighted that you have managed to get breakfast included and of course the gondola ride. You're a star! We very much appreciate the extra trouble you went to.

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The Scotland’s Cruise Centre difference Our personal “Cruise Concierge” will be with you from your initial point of contact until the day your depart offering real expertise and the highest levels of service and excellence.

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Luxury

Discover

THAILAND AND VIETNAM

Stay 2 nights in sensational Singapore before embarking 5* boutique cruise line Azamara Journey®. Extraordinary experiences await you in every destination of this unforgettable itinerary, with 2 full days to explore fascinating Bangkok and overnight stays in Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay.

FREE 2NIGHT

STAY IN SINGAPORE

2 NIGHT HONG KONG STAY 14 NIGHT THAILAND AND VIETNAM CRUISE Nov 2013 and Jan 2014 • 18 nights Fly Cruise (Call for regional departures) On board Azamara Journey® WHAT’S INCLUDED

ITINERARY Fly Stay Cruise

Fly

Price from

Fly UK/Singapore 2 nights in Singapore Singapore Bangkok (2 x overnight) Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam (overnight) Hue/Danang,Vietnam Hanoi, Halong Bay (overnight) Hong Kong Fly Hong Kong/UK

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Return flights - ask about regional departures FREE 2 night stay in Singapore in 4* hotel on room only basis 14 night Thailand and Vietnam cruise on board Azamara Journey® on All Inclusive basis which includes: - Complimentary Open bars stocked with a selection of internationally branded beers, wines and spirits - Complimentary Inclusion of gratuities for all waiting staff, bartenders and housekeepers - Complimentary Shuttle bus service to/from port communities Transfers

Price based on 22 Nov 2013

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IT’S ALL

Included

Free return flights and transfers • Free unlimited excursions Free unlimited beverages • Free pre-paid gratuities Plus up to $500 spa and ship board credit per suite $300 SPA OR SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER SUITE

$400 SPA OR SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER SUITE

TROPICAL HIDEAWAYS

ALASKAN FJORDS

31 Mar 2014 • 12 nights

20 May 2014 • 9 nights

Fly Cruise On board Seven Seas Navigator®

Fly Cruise On board Seven Seas Navigator®

Itinerary: Miami - 1 night Hotel stay - Miami - Key West (Florida) - George Town (Cayman Islands) - Cozumel - Belize City - Santo Tomas De Castilla (Guatemala) - Roatan (Honduras) - Costa Maya - Miami

Itinerary: Vancouver - 1 night Hotel stay - Vancouver Cruise Inside passage - Ketchikan (USA) - Wrangell (USA) - Juneau (USA) Prince Rupert (Canada) - Cruise Inside passage - Vancouver

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$300 SPA OR SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER SUITE

GREEK ISLE CLASSICS

BEIJING STAY WITH TERRACOTTA WARRIORS SOUTH KOREA, CHINA & VIETNAM CRUISE

11 May 2014 • 8 nights

14 Mar 2014 • 26 nights

Fly Cruise On board Seven Seas Mariner®

Fly Cruise On board Seven Seas Voyager®

Itinerary: Istanbul(Turkey) - Mytilini (Lesbos), Greece - Ephesus (Kusadasi),Turkey - Rhodes (Greece) - Aghios Nikolaos (Crete),Greece Santorini (Greece) - Mykonos (Greece) - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Itinerary: 6 night Beijing stay with tours of Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, Xian stay with visit to Terracotta Warriors and Tai Chi lessons.

Cruise Beijing - Seoul - Shanghai (overnight) - Xiamen - Hong Kong (overnight) Hanoi/Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City (overnight) - Bangkok (overnight)

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Luxury

Elegance, LUXURY AND STYLE • FREE shuttles from port to city centre in many ports of call • FREE speciality restaurants - all at no additional charge • FREE and unlimited soft drinks, cappuccino, espresso, teas & juices • FREE room service 24 hours a day $300 FREE

$200 FREE

ONBOARD SPEND

ONBOARD SPEND

PATHS OF THE BYZANTINES

ITALIAN ESCAPADE

13 Jul 2013 • 12 nights

28 Aug 2013 • 10 nights

Fly Cruise On board Oceania Riviera

Fly Cruise On board Oceania Riviera

Itinerary: Venice (overnight) - Koper - Dubrovnik - Kotor - Corfu Santorini - Aghios Nikolaos - Rhodes - Ephesus (Kusadasi) Kavala/Philippi - Istanbul (overnight)

Itinerary: Rome (Civitavecchia) - Florence/Pisa/ Tuscany (Livorno) Sorrento/Capri - Amalfi/Positano - Taormina - Corfu - Kotor Dubrovnik - Venice (overnight)

Interior Stateroom from

£1965PP

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$300 FREE

$300 FREE

ONBOARD SPEND

ONBOARD SPEND

TREASURES & MONUMENTS

SACRED SANCTUARIES

16 Aug 2013 • 12 nights

06 Aug 2013 • 10 nights

Fly Cruise On board Oceania Riviera

Fly Cruise On board Oceania Riviera

Itinerary: Istanbul (overnight) - Ephesus (Kusadasi) Rhodes - Santorini - Aghios Nikolaos (Crete) - Argostoli (Cephalonia) - Taormina (Sicily) Amalfi/Positano - Olbia/Porto Cervo (Sardinia) Florence/ Pisa/ Tuscany (Livorno) (overnight) - Rome (Civitavecchia)

Itinerary: Athens - Aghios Nikolaos (Crete) Jerusalem (2 nights in Port) - Limassol - Rhodes Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Istanbul (overnight)

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£1589PP

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