RCI Explorer of the Seas 2015

W W AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO EXPLORE EUROPE AND THE MED

Explorer of the Seas速 SAILING FROM SOUTHAMPTON IN 2015

LET’S GO

EXPLORE…

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Based in Southampton, Explorer of the Seas® will sail to some truly spectacular destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and — for the first time — North Africa and the Azores. Boasting fantastic new features such as the exhilarating FlowRider® surf simulator and state-of-the-art 3D movie theatre, there are also mouth-watering new dining options to be savoured. And that’s not to mention the existing iconic Rock Wall, real ice-skating rink, full-size basketball court, and the bustling boulevard that is the Royal Promenade, lined with shops, restaurants and lounges.

We can’t wait to welcome Explorer of the Seas® to Southampton, and we can’t wait to welcome you onboard for the cruise experience of a lifetime!

JUST

£150

PP

TO RESERVE YOUR CRUISE

Book early, and not only can you select your ideal stateroom, itinerary and sailing date, but you’ll secure it all for just £150 deposit per person! Don’t miss out on these great starting prices on 2015 sailings — call or visit us online to guarantee yours now.

INTRODUCING ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

We are delighted to announce that the newly enhanced Explorer of the Seas® will be joining Anthem of the SeasSM and Brilliance of the Seas® in the UK in 2015!

SHORT NORTHERN EUROPE

FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Rotterdam, Netherlands

5

Ålesund

N O R WAY

Oslo Stavanger Kristiansand

UNITED KINGDOM

NETHERLANDS

Rotterdam Zeebrugge

Southampton

BELGIUM

Cherbourg

NEW ITINERARIES!

Le Havre FRANCE

3 & 8-NIGHT CRUISES ROYAL EXPERIENCE PARIS & BRUGES

CULTURAL NORTHERN EUROPE

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

3-NIGHT CRUISE

8-NIGHT CRUISE

8-NIGHT CRUISE

Q Explorer

of the Seas®

Q Explorer

of the Seas®

Q Explorer of the Seas®

Take a short hop across the Channel and experience the romance and charm of two of Europe’s most interesting cities. Gaze at spectacular medieval architecture in Bruges, and be sure to try some delicious chocolate and beer — Belgium’s most famous exports!

In Paris, pose by the Eiffel Tower and pay a visit to Mona Lisa in the Louvre, before dropping in to one of the city’s many bakeries to sample some of France’s famous pâtisseries.

See astonishing sculptures in Oslo’s Vigeland Park or visit one of the capital’s grand cathedrals or castles.

Take a historic tram ride in Rotterdam and stroll the canal-criss-crossed streets of photogenic Bruges. Tuck into a plate of moules overlooking the harbour in Cherbourg, then sip a café au lait on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Marvel at the magnificent cathedral in Kristiansand and photograph traditional wooden houses in the old village of Olden. Take in the stunning snow-capped mountains surrounding Flåm and see Viking ships in Ålesund’s Sunnmore Museum. In the beautiful city of Stavanger you can explore the stylish shops or take a short boat trip to the awe-inspiring Pulpit Rock.

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

£

£

£

279

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Sat Sun Mon Tue

Southampton, England Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium Paris (Le Havre), France Southampton, England

2015 UK DEPARTURE May 23

ARRIVE DEPART 09:00 08:00 06:00

16:30 18:00 22:00

599

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Southampton, England Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium Cruising Oslo, Norway Cruising Rotterdam, Netherlands Cherbourg, France Paris (Le Havre), France Southampton, England

2015 UK DEPARTURE May 15

ARRIVE DEPART 08:00

16:30 17:00

09:00

18:00

07:00 12:00 07:00 06:00

16:00 20:00 21:00

SHORT NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Olden Flåm

649

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

Southampton, England Cruising Kristiansand, Norway Olden, Norway Flåm, Norway Ålesund, Norway Stavanger, Norway Cruising Southampton, England

ARRIVE DEPART 17:00 07:00 08:00 07:00 07:30 09:00

16:00 17:00 17:00 16:00 17:00

05:00

2015 UK DEPARTURE May 26

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country.

SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN

FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Mรกlaga, Spain

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UNITED KINGDOM

FRANCE

Villefranche

Bilbao

CORSICA

Vigo

Ajaccio S PA I N

PORTUGAL

Palma de Mallorca

SARDINIA

Cagliari

Ibiza

Lisbon Cádiz

NEW ITINERARIES!

Gibraltar

Málaga

11 & 14-NIGHT CRUISES SPAIN & PORTUGAL

SPAIN & MED BEACHES

11-NIGHT CRUISE

14-NIGHT CRUISE

Q Explorer of the Seas®

Q Explorer of the Seas®

Marvel at the many architectural wonders of Bilbao, Spain, and enjoy a tour of the Guggenheim Museum — a striking modern contrast to the renaissance and baroque styles that abound in the city. Admire the native orange trees lining Seville’s sun-drenched streets, before catching some flamenco dancing and savouring the city’s world-famous tapas. When in Lisbon, be sure to make time for the Portuguese capital’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.

Explore Málaga’s historic old quarter and stretch out in the sun at the beach in Nice. In Ajaccio, you can visit the birthplace of Napoleon, and in Cagliari see the incredible, renowned fish market. Then take in the stunning views from Bellver Castle in Palma. Whatever you do, try to catch a fiery flamenco performance while in Seville.

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

£

£

849

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Southampton, England Cruising Bilbao, Spain Cruising Lisbon, Portugal Seville (Cádiz), Spain Málaga, Spain Gibraltar, United Kingdom Cruising Vigo, Spain Cruising Southampton, England

2015 UK DEPARTURES May 4

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 08:00

17:00

08:00 10:00 08:00 08:00

18:00 18:00 18:00 17:00

07:00

16:00

06:00

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton

999

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

1 2–3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13–14 15

Southampton, England Cruising Gibraltar, United Kingdom Málaga, Spain Cruising Nice (Villefranche), France Ajaccio, Corsica Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Palma de Mallorca, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Seville (Cádiz), Spain Cruising Southampton, England

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 13:00 07:00

20:00 16:00

09:00 08:00 07:00 13:00

20:00 16:00 16:00

08:00

01:00 17:00

06:00

2015 UK DEPARTURES Jun 3 | Jul 26

IMAGES TOP FlowRider® ABOVE Miniature golf

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country.

ITALIAN MEDITERRANEAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Florence, Italy

9

UNITED KINGDOM

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton

FRANCE

Villefranche Marseilles Cannes Toulon

Vigo

La Spezia Livorno Civitavecchia

Barcelona S PA I N

SARDINIA

PORTUGAL

I TA LY

Cagliari Lisbon Cádiz

NEW ITINERARIES!

Málaga Gibraltar

14 & 16-NIGHT CRUISES ITALIAN MED ADVENTURE

MED CITIES OF DISTINCTION

14-NIGHT CRUISE

16-NIGHT CRUISE

Q Explorer

of the Seas®

Q Explorer of the Seas®

Mingle with the jet setters in Nice, and gaze at the Sistine Chapel ceiling in treasure-packed Rome before admiring Renaissance masterpieces in Florence.

Then stroll through the delightful town of Toulon in sunny Provence, explore Málaga’s ancient Alcazaba Castle and sample the most heavenly pastries in one of Lisbon’s shaded squares.

Take in stunning vistas from the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, lose yourself in the street life on Barcelona’s La Rambla, go star spotting in Cannes and sip a cappuccino in Rome. Then choose to admire either Renaissance art in Florence or gravity-defying architecture in Pisa.

All this before exploring the medieval citadel of Cagliari, the Picasso museum in Málaga, and a tram ride in Lisbon.

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

£

£

1,149

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Sun Mon–Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri–Sat Sun

Southampton, England Cruising Gibraltar, United Kingdom 12:00 Cruising Nice (Villefranche), France 09:30 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 07:00 Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy 07:00 Provence (Toulon), France 08:00 Cruising Málaga, Spain 09:00 Lisbon, Portugal 12:00 Cruising Southampton, England 06:00

ARRIVE DEPART

2015 UK DEPARTURES Jul 12 | Aug 9

16:30 18:00 18:00 19:00 19:00 17:00 16:00 19:30

1,199

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Wed Thu–Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed–Thu Fri

Southampton, England Cruising Gibraltar, United Kingdom Cruising Barcelona, Spain Cannes, France Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Cruising Málaga, Spain Seville (Cádiz), Spain Lisbon, Portugal Cruising Southampton, England

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 12:00

18:00

07:00 09:00 07:00 07:00 13:00

17:00 17:00 19:00 19:00 21:00

10:00 09:00 08:00

18:00 17:00 18:00

06:00

2015 UK DEPARTURE Sep 2 IMAGES TOP Main dining room ABOVE Ice skating

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country.

NORTH AFRICA & THE CANARIES FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Souk, Morocco

11

UNITED KINGDOM

Southampton

Vigo S PA I N PORTUGAL AZORES

Ponta Delgada

MADEIRA

Funchal CANARY ISLANDS

NEW ITINERARIES!

Tenerife

MOROCCO

Agadir

Lanzarote Gran Canaria

10 & 14-NIGHT CRUISES CANARY ISLANDS ADVENTURE

CANARIES & NORTH AFRICA

MADEIRA, AZORES & THE CANARIES

10-NIGHT CRUISE

12-NIGHT CRUISE

14-NIGHT CRUISE

Q Explorer

of the Seas®

Q Explorer

In Madeira explore the capital’s historic streets then bask in the sun on one of Tenerife’s spectacular beaches. Yet more picture-perfect beaches await in Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, along with stunning nature reserves and year-round sunshine. If you’re after a culture fix, Vigo’s historic old city with its cobbled streets and squares is just the thing for you. Be sure to find time to sample the spectacular seafood.

of the Seas®

Q Explorer of the Seas®

Step back in time in Ribera del Berbes, Vigo’s atmospheric old fishing quarter, then soak up Morocco’s exotic sights and sounds in Agadir’s Grand Souk. Discover volcanic landscapes and stunning sand dunes in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, or even just bask in the glorious sun. Visit a winery in Madeira and the Tower of Hercules — a Roman lighthouse — in La Coruña, a Spanish seaside city where you can sample quality shellfish served straight out of the ocean.

Explore the old city in Vigo, the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote and the volcanic Mount Teide in Tenerife.

Whizz down a mountain in a wicker sledge in Funchal, Madeira’s colourful capital. In Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, climb a volcano to see the spectacular crater lakes, while in Bilbao you can find diverse contemporary artwork in the iconic Guggenheim Museum.

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

PRICES PER PERSON FROM

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

CRUISE ONLY

£

£

£

749

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Fri Sat–Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon

Southampton, England Cruising Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Tenerife, Canary Islands Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Lanzarote, Canary Islands Cruising Vigo, Spain Cruising Southampton, England

2015 UK DEPARTURE Apr 24 | Aug 23* *Ports of call and times may vary.

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 13:00 10:00 07:00 07:00

19:00 19:00 19:00 13:00

10:00

16:00

06:00

949

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon

Southampton, England Cruising Vigo, Spain Cruising Agadir, Morocco Lanzarote, Canary Islands Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Tenerife, Canary Islands Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Cruising La Coruña, Spain Cruising Southampton, England

2015 UK DEPARTURE Jun 17

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 10:00

16:00

07:00 12:00 08:00 08:00 08:30

22:00 20:00 19:00 17:00 15:00

11:00

18:00

06:00

NORTH AFRICA & THE CANARIES CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON

Bilbao

La Coruña

999

DAY

PORTS OF CALL

Fri Southampton, England Sat Cruising Sun Vigo, Spain Mon Cruising Tue Lanzarote, Canary Islands Wed Tenerife, Canary Islands Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Overnight Thu Fri Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Sat Cruising Sun Ponta Delgada, Azores Mon–Tue Cruising Wed Bilbao, Spain Thu Cruising Fri Southampton, England

ARRIVE DEPART 16:30 10:00

16:00

12:00 07:00 12:00

20:00 19:00 17:00

07:00

17:00

11:00

18:00

06:00

2015 UK DEPARTURE Sep 18

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country.

ALL-INCLUDED

A HUGE RANGE OF AMAZING EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES As soon as you step onboard, you will see just how wow-making our cruises are. And the really great news is that almost everything can be enjoyed at no extra cost. For instance, our stateof-the-art ďŹ tness centre, spectacular entertainment, fantastic food, and so much more besides.

IN FACT, ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY: All meals*

Running/jogging track

Teen disco

Adventure OceanŽ kids’ club

Steam room

Viking Crown Lounge

FlowRiderÂŽ

Enrichment programme lectures

Room service**

Ice skating rink

Live music

Parades

Theatre shows

Comedy shows

Quizzes

Mini-golf course

Art auctions

Table tennis

All-you-can-eat ice cream

24 hour snacks

Pool towels

Rock wall

Gaming lessons

Cooking demonstrations

Pools

Sports court

Bingo

Ice spectaculars

Sauna

Tea/ďŹ lter coffee

Whirlpools

Fitness centre

Karaoke

Nightclub

Centrum

Art gallery

En suite bathroom

In-line skating track

Selected soft drinks

Cinema/screening room

Library

Dance classes

Solarium

Activities vary by ship. *Main dining and Windjammer CafÊ included — a supplementary fee is charged at other dining venues. **There is a small charge for this service after midnight.

INCLUDED: ICE SHOWS

INCLUDED: DINING

INCLUDED: OUTDOOR MOVIES

INCLUDED: FLOWRIDERÂŽ

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP sterling and are based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include gratuities.

All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to availability and change. All bookings are also subject to the standard booking terms and conditions of Royal Caribbean InternationalÂŽ, which you must read before making a booking and which explain to you what is included in the cruise price and provide other important information about your holiday. Please refer to the Royal CaribbeanÂŽ 2014/15 Second Edition Worldwide Cruises brochure, or visit royalcaribbean.co.uk.

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Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about ďŹ nancial protection and the ATOL CertiďŹ cate go to: www.atol.org.uk Our ATOL number is ATOL 3088 and our ABTA number is Y1650. RCL Cruises Ltd has ATOL number 10372 and ABTA numbers L8357 & Y3001. Common stock of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) under the symbol ‘RCL.’ Ships of Bahamian registry.