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CRUISE WHAT’S inside... news APRIL 2018 Experience luxury with P&O Cruises 4 Royal Caribbean’s amazing cruise offer 6 Discover the real Scandinavia with Cruise & Maritime Voyages 8 Feature: Explore hidden gems in the Mediterranean 9 Experience the world and more with Celebrity Cruises 12 Cruise Plus holidays travel on your dream cruise 13 Get ready and set sail Hi there, and welcome to April’s edition of Cruise News! onboard a Holland America Line 17 Discover So it seems as though spring has finally sprung! Now that we’re finally through the cold snap, You can give your holiday even more of a personal touch by choosing a Cruise Plus sailing which what cruise line is right for you 18 April’s a great time to start looking for some allows you to add a hotel stay on the beginning inspiration for your next cruise. Spring’s the time or end of your voyage. We really hope you enjoy Explore incredible destinations of new beginnings, so why not choose something April’s edition of Cruise News: feel free to get in with Cunard 20 completely different? Take a look inside at the touch with us if you need a helping hand or want unveiling of MSC Seaview on page 28 which some extra inspiration. Tick-off those bucket list destinations is brand new for this summer. We’ve also got on Princess Cruises 21 lots of fantastic deals for you to take a look at from the biggest and most-trusted cruise lines. Feature: In this edition, you’ll be able to delve into the Create your dream holiday instore 22 magic of the Med, exploring everything from the cool culture in Barcelona to Istanbul’s stunning Discover your moment cityscapes. with Oceania Cruises 24 Why not take a look at our handy guide to discover exactly which cruise line is right for you? From The latest news ensuring there are child-friendly areas to treating from the world of cruising 25 yourself to some fine-dining at a celebrity chef restaurant, you can pick the perfect ship. Find out Travel the world the latest news in the world of cruise on page 25, on a Fred. Olsen cruise 26 some of which is hot off the press! We’ve also got an exclusive interview with Jess, one of our cruise Set sail with Viking experts, to explain the benefits of booking instore the destination experts 27 with someone in the know. Feature: Rewrite the rules of travel 28 Finola & Lily - Editorial Team Freedom at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line 30 #YourCruiseNews Cruise Thomas Cook @CruiseTC *'From' prices featured in this publication are based on 2 people sharing the lowest grade cabin within the advertised stateroom category, unless otherwise stated. Cruise Operator’s booking conditions apply - see relevant brochures in store for these and full terms & conditions of offers shown. All cruises and cruise holidays are subject to availability. All offers are for new bookings only, cannot be combined with each other/any other offers or discounts (unless stated otherwise), apply for a limited time and can be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices shown are subject to change without notice (up or down) and include any relevant advertised savings. Prices exclude discretionary daily service charges and auto gratuity charges (unless stated otherwise). TCCT Retail Ltd ABTA L8164, trading as Thomas Cook Cruise, is acting as agent for various ATOL and ABTA protected cruise operators. If you do not wish to continue receiving cruise offers from TCCT Retail Ltd, please write to OPT OUT, TCCT Retail LTD. PO Box 103, Bourne PE10 1AS. 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 3
MORE LITTLE LUXURIES MORE TREASURED MOMENTS EXPLORE IT ALL AT YOUR OWN PACE Exploring bustling cities and beholding iconic Ashore, it’s just as easy to set the tempo with landmarks. Sipping a chilled glass of bubbly on deck, generous time in port to explore or simply find the ATL A NTI C or stretching out for a soothing massage in your perfect beach or harbour-side café. COA S T ship’s tranquil spa. From bucket list ticks to intimate A rich assortment of shore excursions also little episodes with loved ones, a P&O Cruises Ship: Britannia encourages you to tailor the day to your mood. holiday offers so many priceless moments. And with 15 July 2018 I 7 nights I Southampton extra money to spend on board when you book an Southampton - St Peter Port - La Coruna - Santander applicable Select Price holiday by 30 April 2018**, La Rochelle - Southampton you can take even more memories home. Includes £75pp on board spending money** * Balcony from £ 899 pp C E NTR A L M E D ITE R R A N E A N (M E D F LY ) Ship: Oceana 19 July 2018 I 12 nights I Valletta Fly from the UK to Valletta - set sail for Piraeus - Mykonos Rhodes - Heraklion - Valletta - fly back to the UK Includes £70pp on board spending money** Includes flights from London Gatwick. * Outside from £ 849 pp NORWEGIAN FJ O R D S Ship: Azura 25 Aug 2018 I 7 nights I Southampton Southampton - Stavanger - Flam - Olden - Bergen Southampton Includes £70pp on board spending money** Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. **Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive extra on-board spending money. The amount shown is per cabin based on two people sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type, and varies by cabin and cruise duration. Applicable to new Select Price bookings made between 6 March 2018 and 30 April 2018 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures between March * £ 899 pp 2018 and October 2019 and is additional to the P&O Cruises Select Price benefit of on-board spending money/car parking/return coach travel (choice of benefit dependent on cruise type, date, duration and time of booking). On-board spending money amount shown includes the Select Price benefit of on-board spending Outside from money plus the extra on-board spending money. On board spending money can only be spent whilst on board. Fly-cruise prices shown are inclusive of economy class flights from/to London and transfers. Cruises are operated by Carnival plc, trading as P&O Cruises, ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764. 4 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
CARIBBEAN TR A N SATL A NTI C Ship: Azura 18 Oct 2019 I 14 nights I Southampton Southampton - Funchal - Antigua - St Kitts - St Lucia St Vincent - Barbados - fly back to the UK Includes £45pp on board spending money** Includes flights from London Gatwick. P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * from Inside from £ 1099 pp D U BA I & A R A B I A N GU LF Ship: Oceana 31 Oct 2019 I 10 nights I Dubai HERE'S TO Fly from the UK to Dubai (overnight) - set sail for Abu Dhabi (overnight) - Manama - Muscat - Khasab - Sir Bani Yas Island - Dubai (overnight) - fly back to the UK HOLIDAY FIRSTS Includes £35pp on board spending money** Includes flights from London Gatwick. * THE NEW P&O CRUISES COLLECTION IS OUT NOW Inside from £ 1099 pp Get ready for heart-skipping, goose bump giving, And, if you’ve sailed with P&O Cruises before you breath-taking and beautiful moments – the new can also benefit from an exclusive 5% past guest P&O Cruises winter 2019/20 collection has arrived discount on Select Price bookings^. C A N A RY and it’s bursting with happy holiday firsts! ISLANDS Don’t forget if you’re a member of the P&O Cruises Reserve your winter 2019/20 holiday with a loyalty club you can also receive a further exclusive Ship: Ventura low 5% deposit by 30 April 2018~. Available on all new 5% discount on selected holidays, available to use 01 Dec 2019 I 12 nights I Southampton cruises departing from October 2019 to March 2020 until departure†. So don’t delay – take your first look Southampton - Funchal - La Palma - Santa Cruz de Tenerife – you’ve 181 new holidays to choose from! at the new collection and start planning your Arrecife de Lanzarote - Lisbon - Southampton dream holiday. Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. **Book an applicable cruise and receive extra on-board spending money. The amount shown is per cabin based on two people sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type, and varies by cabin and cruise duration. On-board spending money amount shown includes the Select Price benefit of on-board spending money plus the extra on-board spending money. On-board spending money can only be spent whilst on board. ~5% low deposit is applicable to all guests making a new booking from our new winter 2019/20 collection before 30 April 2018. Includes £40pp on board spending money** After this date the standard deposit of 15% will apply. (The winter 2019/20 collection relates to all applicable cruises sailing from 17 October 2019). P&O reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time. ^5% booking discount is applicable to past guests making a new Select Price booking from * £ 699 pp the new winter 2019/20 collection before 30 April 2018. (The winter 2019/20 collection relates to all applicable cruises sailing from 17 October 2019). This discount is additional to Select Price benefits and is not applicable on Early Savers. P&O reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time. †Past guests benefit from an additional 5% discount with Select Price bookings on selected cruises available until departure. TCCT Retail Ltd, (ABTA L8164), is acting Inside from as booking agent for Carnival plc. trading as P&O Cruises (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 5
THIS IS GOING FOR IT BUY ONE CRUISE FARE, GET ONE 60% OFF ON SELECTED 2018 SAILINGS** PLUS UP TO $500 ONBOARD SPEND+. Why not taste your way through Asia, island-hop across the Caribbean or dive into Europe’s deep cultural delights. Plus, enjoy up to $500 to spend on board~. So don’t hold back, book a 2018 cruise holiday today and thank yourself later. This is how to holiday. Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. *Promotions are applicable to new bookings of eligible staterooms (guarantee stateroom bookings in categories Z, ZI, Y, YO, XN, X, XB, W & WS GTY are excluded) made between 6th March 2018 and 30th April 2018 on selected sailings of 6 nights or more departing between 1st May 2018 and 31st December 2019 (“Eligible Bookings”). Pricing is based on two or more people sharing the advertised stateroom (various categories) in GBP / EUR. **(BOGO60) Buy One Get One 60% Off (Second Stateroom Guest Only) - Applies to the 2nd guest in a stateroom only on an Eligible Booking and is a saving of 60% off the full standard cruise fare price of the first guest only booked into the same stateroom. Other add-ons & amenities including, but not limited to, gratuities, air fares, hotels and transfers are not included and will not be reduced as part of the 60% saving promotion. Discounts applied to the standard price which is the normal price that would be advertised based on Promoter’s standard pricing policies. Standard price is subject to change during the promotion period based on normal supply and demand. ~On board Spend - Eligible bookings of: (i) Interior or Oceanview staterooms will receive $100 USD on board spend per stateroom; (ii) Balcony staterooms will receive $300 USD on board spend per stateroom; (iii) Suite staterooms will receive $500 USD on board spend per stateroom. Promotions are not combinable with Travel Agent Rates, Interline Rates, Net Tour Op Rates, Gross Tour Op Rates, Friends & Family, Interline (unless otherwise stated) or any form of Non Revenue price programs such as, but not limited to Seminars at Sea, Perishable Inventory & Complimentary prize winner staterooms. Cruises are operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, trading as Royal Caribbean International (ATOL 3088, ABTA Y1650). 6 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
N O R TH E R N E U RO PE A N W E S TE R N C IT YS C A PE S M E D ITE R R A N E A N Ship: Navigator of the Seas® Ship: Jewel of the Seas® 26 Aug 2018 I 7 nights I Southampton 2 Sept 2018 I 7 nights I Rome Southampton - Hamburg - Germany - Oslo - Bruges Fly from the UK to Rome - set sail from Civitavecchia (Zeebrugge), Belgium - Southampton for Cannes - Ajaccio - Palma De Mallorca - Cagliari Civitavecchia (Rome) - fly back to the UK Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** & Up To $500 on board spend.~ & Up To $500 on board spend.~ Cruise only from Southampton. London Gatwick fly cruise price. Guest 1 Guest 2 Guest 1 Guest 2 * * * Interior £ 1050 Interior £ 420 Interior £ 1660 * Interior £ 889 P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * * P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * * Outside from £ 1140 Outside £ 459 Outside from £ 1719 Outside £ 909 * * * * Balcony £ 1340 Balcony £ 539 Balcony £ 2445 Balcony £ 1199 M E D ITE R R A N E A N W E S TE R N H I GH LI GHT S CARIBBEAN Ship: Independence of the Seas® Ship: Oasis of the Seas® 22 Sept 2018 I 14 nights I Southampton 30 Sept 2018 I 9 nights I Orlando Southampton - Gibraltar - Nice (Villefranche) - Civitavecchia Fly from the UK to Orlando - set sail from Port Canaveral (Rome) - Florence/Pisa (Livorno) - Provence - Barcelona to Labadee, Haiti - Falmouth - Cozumel - Orlanod (Port Lisbon - Vigo - Southampton Canaveral) - fly back to the UK Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** & Up To $500 on board spend.~ & Up To $500 on board spend.~ Cruise only from Southampton. London Gatwick fly cruise price. Guest 1 Guest 2 Guest 1 Guest 2 * * * * Interior £ 1900 Interior £ 760 Interior £ 1890 Interior £ 1405 * * * * Outside £ 2000 Outside £ 800 Outside £ 1970 Outside £ 1435 * * * * Balcony £ 2850 Balcony £ 1140 Balcony £ 2150 Balcony £ 1499 CANARIES GR E E K A DV E NTU R E I S LE S Ship: Independence of the Seas® Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas® 06 Oct 2018 I 14 nights I Southampton 03 Nov 2018 I 7 nights I Venice Southampton - Vigo - Lisbon - Seville (Cadiz) - Lanzarote Fly from the Uk to Venice - Kotor - Athens (Piraeus) Gran Canaria - Tenerife - La Palma - Madeira (Funchal) Mykonos - Argostoli - Venice - fly back to the UK La Coruna - Southampton Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** Buy One Cruise Fare, get one 60% off** & Up To $500 on board spend.~ & Up To $500 on board spend.~ Cruise only from Southampton. London Gatwick fly cruise price. Guest 1 Guest 2 Guest 1 Guest 2 * * * * Interior £ 2150 Interior £ 859 Interior £ 1215 Interior £ 709 * * * * Outside £ 2430 Outside £ 975 Outside £ 1285 Outside £ 735 * * Balcony £ 2720 Balcony £ 1089 Balcony SOLD OUT Balcony SOLD OUT 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 7
ICELAND AND N O R TH E R N I S LE S Ship: Columbus 15 June 2019 I 12 nights I London Tilbury London Tilbury - Amsterdam - Lerwick - Torshavn Seydisfjordur - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik London Tilbury Buy One Get One Free~ Inside cabin £ 1859 pp FREE * second passenger DISCOVER MAGICAL SCANDINAVIAN from P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills Outside cabin from £ 2369* pp second passenger FREE from * Balcony from £ 5299 pp second passenger FREE GR A N D FJ O R D L A N D SAILINGS S PLE N D OU R Ship: Magellan FROM ICELAND AND NORWAY TO CITY ADVENTURES IN BELGIUM, 27 July 2019 I 12 nights I Liverpool THERE'LL BE LOTS TO EXPLORE WITH CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES. Liverpool -Dublin - Lerwick - Bergen - Olden - Cruise Nordfjord - Geiranger - Cruise Geirangerfjord - Flam Cruise Sognefjord - Eidfjord - Cruise Hardangerfjord Buy One Get One Free with Cruise & Grand Fjordland Splendour Stavanger - Kirkwall - Liverpool Maritime Voyages~ Norway's fjords are stunning in their majesty - From Sailing from 14 UK and Irish Ports CMV upholds a the rail of the impressive Magellan enjoy the tranquil Buy One Get One Free~ more traditional British cruise experience aboard blue waters lapping at lush green slopes, rising to * smaller to mid-sizes cruise ships. A warm welcome towering mountain peaks. Visits to picturesque £ 1859 pp FREE Inside cabin second passenger from on board with a home from home ambience towns and idyllic villages promise a host of new * combining delicious culinary delights and stylish and exciting experiences on this unforgettable Outside cabin from £ 2579 pp second passenger FREE * entertainment, an array of on board facilities and a scenic cruise. Junior Suite from £ 5959 pp second passenger FREE guaranteed friendly and attentive service. S PE C I A L 75TH D DAY Special 75th D-Day Anniversary Cruise A N N I V E R SA RY C R U I S E Iceland & Northern Isles Sample the delights of the elegant Marco Polo Ship: Marco Polo Home to one of the world’s most dynamic cruising to Antwerp where you can visit the landscapes, Iceland is the legendary 'Land of Fire magnificent Gothic cathedral - not forgetting the 2 June 2019 I 6 nights I Portsmouth and Ice.' Vast ice caps, active volcanoes, spouting delicious Belgium chocolate. Next discover the Portsmouth - Antwerp (overnight) - Honfleur geysers, bubbling mud pools and geothermal hot charming town of Honfleur with its picturesque old Normandy Beaches - Cruising River Seine - Rouen Portsmouth springs are all part of the exciting nature you may harbour surrounded by lofty houses. Commemorate experience as you circumnavigate this extraordinary the 75th anniversary of D-Day by cruising the island. Visits to beautiful Shetland plus the remote beaches of Normandy, before arriving in Rouen, city Buy One Get One Free~ Faroe Islands complete this very special cruise of a hundred spires and a chance to walk in the aboard Columbus the flagship of the CMV fleet. footsteps of Joan of Arc. * £ 979 pp FREE Inside cabin second passenger from * £ 1359 pp Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. Gratuities are £7 per person per night debited to your on board account. ~ Buy One Get One Free Outside cabin from second passenger FREE offer is valid on bookings confirmed between 01 Mar - 31 May 2019. Cruise & Maritime Voyages are offered for sale in the UK by South Quay Travel & Leisure Limited * trading as Cruise & Maritime Voyages. ABTA V9945. Junior Suite from £ 2779 pp second passenger FREE 8 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
Italy When you come into port in Florence, the first If you’d like to explore something a bit different, thing that’ll probably catch your attention is the Cagliari on the island of Sardinia is a melting pot of stunning skyline. With red-tile roofs, domed towers Latin, Arabic, Spanish, Catalan and, of course, Italian and medieval architecture, this Tuscan capital has influences. This makes it a fantastic place to visit, as a warm culture that’ll make you feel right at home. you can discover a lot in just a few hours while on Florence is also home to some of the world’s most your cruise. See a 2nd century roman amphitheatre, stunning art; the Galleria dell'Accademia is home to snap some pictures of the Old Town Hall or soak up Michelangelo’s ‘David’ sculpture, or pay a visit to the some culture in the Cagliari Cathedral. Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll find Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus’ and da Vinci’s ‘Annunciation’. MAGIC OF THE MED In a time where you can travel anywhere in the world within a day or two, sometimes destinations closer to home can be overlooked for the more exotic. However, the Mediterranean has plenty of hidden gems for you to explore, especially at quieter ports which are more traditional and tucked away from the tourist crowds. With beaches to rival the Caribbean, cool culture and lots of history, the Med is unmatched in terms of giving you a new adventure wherever you stop during your sailing. 9
Greece There are few destinations in the world which If you sail into Rhodes’ Mandraki Port, it’s just a vary in landscape as much as the Greek islands, short walk to the UNESCO World Heritage Site making them an exciting place to stop-off on of Rhodes Town. Here, you’ll be able to discover your cruise. Glamorous Santorini will treat you bohemian market stalls and boutique shops, as to a touch of luxury, with its towering hillsides well as some unspoilt history, such as the Palace and blue-domed skyline. There’s plenty of rugged of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes. beauty here too, with natural hot springs and There are also plenty of traditional tavernas, prehistoric ruins. And make sure you don’t miss making it the perfect place to indulge in some that famous Santorini sunset, best enjoyed with delicious stiffado or stuffed vine leaves. some freshly-caught seafood and a glass of white wine. Canary Islands There’s more to the island of Tenerife than just waterparks and beaches, and enjoying a few hours in the wild landscape is the perfect way to stretch your legs during your cruise. Head to Teide National Park to discover bubbling lava vents, volcanoes and craters; there are walking trails for all abilities, or you could always take the cable car to the summit of Mt. Teide itself. It’ll give you the perfect photo opportunity and views out to the shimmering coast on a clear day. Tenerife’s smallest Canary Island sibling, El Hierro, is surprisingly forward-thinking when it comes to both technology and mother nature. There’s free Wi-Fi all over the island, thanks to its completely sustainable ecosystem that uses only renewable energy. You can get in touch with nature yourself by going for a dip in El Hierro’s Charco Azul, a naturally-formed turquoise pool complete with relaxing sunbathing decks.
Spain You’ll be able to feel the magic of Barcelona the Third in size to Barcelona and Madrid, the smaller second you come into port. With a beautiful beach, city of Valencia certainly doesn’t lack in character. a bustling centre and amazing architecture, you’ll It’s a place where the old blends seamlessly with find everything the city has to offer right on your the new, from the glass-fronted L'Oceanogràfic doorstep. Use your time here to discover Gaudi’s aquarium to the 15th century Torres de Quart work, like Casa Batlló, Parc Güell and the world- building. It’s also renowned for its fantastic famous Sagrada Familia. If you’d prefer to enjoy restaurant and bar scene and, of course, there’s no some downtime, head further south of the city to better place in the world to enjoy a glass of fresh discover La Ramblas. It’s the perfect place to people- orange juice. watch, enjoy a quiet coffee and stroll amongst street artists. Turkey Complete with stunning turquoise shore lines, Kusadasi is an idyllic spot to stop-by for some peace and quiet. Here, you can stroll the streets of the ancient city Ephesus, take a dip in the Cave of Zeus or visit a traditional Turkish hammam. Make sure you bring your camera off the ship with you, as you’ll definitely want to take some snaps at Pamukkale; a stunning snow-white cliff side with basins of blue water and amazing frozen waterfalls. If you fancy yourself as more of a culture vulture, Istanbul is home to the more traditional side of Turkey; you’ll be able to find the incredible Sultan Ahmed Mosque in all its pale blue-domed glory. If you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy, the Grand Bazaar is a magical maze of sights, scents and sounds. Haggle for a bargain, whether you’re looking for leather, jewellery or simply a special souvenir to bring home.
AN EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH ALASKA W E S TE R N M E D ITE R R A N E A N Ship: Celebrity Silhouette® GIVING YOU 09 Sept 2018 I 14 nights I Southampton Southampton - Gibraltar - Provence (Toulon) - Florence/ Pisa (Livorno) - Rome (Civitavecchia) - Ajaccio - Barcelona Lisbon - Southampton Book an ocean view or above to receive a Free Drinks THE WORLD AND MORE Package for two plus $300 to spend on board** P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills FREE DRINKS PACKAGE FOR TWO * £ 1,299 pp PLUS $300 TO SPEND ON BOARD** LIFE ON BOARD from Interior from Celebrity Cruises® will give you the four corners of Every Celebrity Cruises® ship is a destination the world, and some irresistible offers to take you in itself. Actually, they’re far more than that. C A N A RY there. Book an eligible Ocean View stateroom or With grass lawns, an ice bar and unique spaces ISLANDS above from 16 March–31 May 2018 and on selected throughout, they’re unlike any other luxury ships sailings departing April 2018 through to April 2019, at sea. Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette Ship: Celebrity Silhouette® enjoy: boast 10 innovative restaurants and cafés, so 21 Oct 2018 I 13 nights I Southampton • A free Classic Drinks Package for two, worth there’s something to tantalise every taste-bud. Southampton - Vigo - Lisbon - Lanzarote - Gran Canaria over $900pp Celebrate al fresco dining at the Lawn Club Grill, Tenerife - Madeira (Funchal) - La Coruna - Bilbao • $300 per stateroom to spend on board where you can enjoy the delights of an outdoor Southampton • A free non-alcoholic Classic Drinks Package, plus BBQ in an open-air setting. Watch the ocean from a $100pp to spend on board for additional guests secluded hideaway cabana in the Alcoves or restore sharing the same stateroom as you and your and rejuvenate both body and mind at the luxurious partner Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, the most comprehensive Book an ocean view or above to receive a Free Drinks • An upgrade to a Premium Drinks Package, $300 spa at sea. Package for two plus $300 to spend on board** to spend on board, unlimited WiFi and pre-paid gratuities when you book a Sky Suite or above * Interior from £ 999 pp B E S T O F TH E M E D ITE R R A N E A N Ship: Celebrity Reflection® 09 July 2018 I 11 nights I Civitavecchia (Rome) Fly from the UK to Rome (Civitavecchia) - Set sail for Florence/Pisa (Laspezia) - Nice (Villefranche) - Barcelona (Overnight) - Gibraltar - Malaga - Cartagena - Palma De Mallorca - Rome (Civitavecchia) - fly back to the UK Book an ocean view or above to receive a Free Drinks Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. **Celebrity Cruises promotional benefits apply to new bookings created before 31st May 2018 on Package for two plus $300 to spend on board** selected sailings of 6 nights or longer departing from April 2018 to April 2020. Offer applies to eligible ocean view staterooms and above only. Interior staterooms and guarantee staterooms in guarantee classes Z,Y,X,XC,XA and W are not applicable to the promotion. The first two adults in an eligible ocean view, balcony, Concierge Includes flights from London Gatwick. Class or AquaClass® stateroom will receive the complimentary Classic Alcoholic Drinks Package. Drinks package value of $900pp is based on a 14 night sailing. Additionally, for selected sailings of 6 nights or longer departing between April 2018 to April 2019, eligible bookings will receive $300 per stateroom on-board spend. Additional 3rd, 4th or 5th guests occupying the same stateroom will each receive a complimentary Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package and $100 per person on-board * £ 1,599 pp spend. For Suite Class eligible bookings departing between April 2018 to April 2019, the first two adult guests will receive a free premium alcoholic drinks package, $300 per stateroom on board spend, unlimited WiFi package and free gratuities. Where the second guest in a stateroom is less than 18 years of age on the initial Interior from sailing date (21 years of age for North America departures), a Classic Nonalcoholic drinks package will be provided instead. Cruises operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd trading as Celebrity Cruises (ATOL 10486, ABTA 10372). 12 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
With a Travel2 Cruise Plus holiday, you can With a Cruise Plus holiday you will also have the Whatever your perfect holiday may be, you tailor-make your dream cruise and experience perfect opportunity to explore more and extend can choose from a huge variety of options. the best of both worlds; combining an incredible your holiday to a duration that suits you. cruise with a hotel stay in your chosen The featured Cruise Plus holidays are example destination. You can even fly from your local airport, to itineraries, to give you a taste of all the available help get your holiday off to the most relaxing options. Our expert team can help you create Cruising is the only holiday which allows you start possible. something that’s truly personal to you, to unpack once and seamlessly visit new allowing you to create your own unique destinations every day. and special memories. WHY CHOOSE CRUISE PLUS BY TRAVEL2? Choose your: Choose your: Choose your: Choose your: Cruise from Hotel in thousands Flight from the Excursions and our huge range of worldwide airport that’s make the most of destinations closest to you your time ashore 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 13
Fall in love with Europe’s most romantic city, Venice. Explore the enchanting streets around St. Mark’s Square or take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. On day four, set sail on board state-of-the-art MSC Lirica to discover amazing destinations such as elegant Bari and the Croatian gem of Dubrovnik as well as some stunning Greek stop-offs. MSC Lirica offers everything you need for a truly magical Adriatic adventure. I CO N I C V E N I C E & TH E A D R I ATI C Ship: MSC Lirica 03 Oct 2018 I 9 nights I Gatwick Venice - Bari- Mykonos - Heraklion - Corfu - Dubrovnik - Venice 2 nights at 4* Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Venice. P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * £ 959 pp from Additional dates are available with this itinerary, please call for details. Interior from 14 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
Days 1-2: Venice, Italy Day 5: At sea Day 8: Corfu, Greece Fly from the UK to Venice and enjoy a 2-night stay Spend the day exploring your ship that’s home Corfu Town is one of the most elegant island in a 4-star hotel in Venice Mestre: it’ll be the perfect to state-of-the-art technology and elegant luxury capitals in the whole of Greece. Its tall, narrow place to explore the enchanting streets of the city at throughout. Be transported to a place where Italian alleys are home to some of Corfu’s most beautiful your leisure. Rising from the waters of the Laguna high-style meets fantastic service with the latest architecture. Take a stroll around the Historic Centre, Veneta, Venice has long been known as one of the innovations and designs found across the MSC enclosed by the Old Port and the two forts, or world’s most beautiful cities. At just over two miles fleet. With a range of fun-filled kids’ activities and discover what remains of the old Jewish quarter. in length, the Grand Canal is lined with stunning high-quality entertainment, MSC Lirica is ideal for a Day 9: Dubrovnik, Croatia buildings that reflect the city’s unique heritage. unique family holiday or a perfect romantic getaway. A walled, sea-battered city lying at the foot of a Cruise through its winding canals on a gondola Day 6: Mykonos, Greece rugged mountain, Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most or discover the impressive renaissance churches, When it comes to the Greek Cyclades, Mykonos is popular cruise destination. This medieval town was plazas and cathedrals on foot. an absolute must-visit. The second you step off the rebuilt in a Baroque style after an earthquake, which Day 3: Venice, Italy ship, you’ll be able to get lost in the winding streets has created a blend of cultures and a city centre Make your way to the cruise port to start your and charming alleyways, discovering Mykonos’ which seems to be suspended in time. journey on MSC Lirica. picturesque landscape for yourself. Stroll up to Day 11: Venice, Italy the church where the shoreline beyond leads to Day 4: Bari, Italy Disembark MSC Lirica and head to the airport for ‘Little Venice’ and the famous windmills, which are Wander around the old city of Bari, an enchanting your return flight to the UK. newly-renovated and the perfect place to take a few labyrinth of streets, courtyards and under arches. photographs. Interior stateroom from £959pp* Not only is it beautiful; it was originally designed to Upgrade to include All Inclusive drinks package confuse invaders and protect locals from the wind Day 7: Heraklion, Greece from £161pp and rain. Making your way into Heraklion by ship is still a journey which shows the city in its best light, with *Price based on 3 October 2018 cruise Mount Yioúhtas rising behind and the heights of departure. Other dates are available. the Psilorítis range to the west. As you get closer, PRICE INCLUDES: you’ll also see the great fortress guarding the harbour entrance and the city walls encircling the • Return flights from London Gatwick Old Town. Discover the authentic market, interesting • 3 nights at a 4* Hotel in Venice Mestre architecture and atmospheric alleys within the north-eastern corner of this walled city. • 7 night cruise on board MSC Lirica FANTASTIC MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE & STAY OFFERS M E D ITE R R A N E A N S PI R IT O F RO M E & BARCELONA & SY M PH O N Y TH E M E D ITE R R A N E A N WESTERN MEDITERR ANEAN Ship: Symphony of the Seas® Ship: Norwegian Spirit Ship: Norwegian Epic 27 Sept 2018 I 10 nights I Gatwick 07 Aug 2018 I 12 nights I Stansted 18 Oct 2018 I 10 nights I Manchester Barcelona - Palma De Mallorca - Provence - Florence and Rome (Civitavecchia) - Livorno- Cannes - Marseille Barcelona- Naples - Rome (Civitavecchia) - Livorno Pisa - Rome - Naples - Barcelona Barcelona - Palma - Cagliari - La Valletta - Messina Cannes - Majorca - Barcelona Naples- Rome (Civitavecchia) Premium All Inclusive. Up to $500 FREE on board Premium All Inclusive, up to $500 FREE on board BRAND NEW SHIP spending money per stateroom^ spending money per stateroomˆ, Dining Package. 3 nights at 4* Tryp Apolo Hotel, Barcelona. 2 nights at 4* Ars Hotel, Rome. 3 nights at 4* Tryp Apolo Hotel, Barcelona. Additional dates are available with this itinerary, please call Additional dates are available with this itinerary, please call Additional dates are available with this itinerary, please call for details. for details. for details. P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * * * £ 1,579 pp £ 2,089 pp £ 1,639 pp from from from Interior from Interior from Interior from ^Valid on new bookings of eligible staterooms (guarantee stateroom bookings in categories Z, ZI, Y, YO, XN, X, XB, W & WS GTY are excluded) made between 6th March 2018 and 30th April 2018 on selected sailings of 6 nights or more departing between 1st May 2018 and 31st December 2019. Eligible bookings of: (i) Interior or Oceanview staterooms will receive $100 USD on board spend per stateroom; (ii) Balcony staterooms will receive $300 USD on board spend per stateroom; (iii) Suite staterooms will receive $500 USD on board spend per stateroom. The On board Spend shall be a credit issued to the eligible guest’s on board account and shall not be applied as a discount or credit against the applicable booking fare. 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NEW ORLEANS & CARIBBEAN DREAMS Ship: Carnival Dream 13 Sep 2018 I 10 nights I Glasgow New Orleans - Montego Bay - Grand Cayman - Cozumel New Orleans $50 FREE Onboard spending money on Oceanview staterooms and above** 3 nights at 4* Intercontinental Hotel, New Orleans P2 Princess P2 Princess Additional dates Grills Grills are available with this * £ 969 pp from please contact for details. itinerary, Interior from SPLENDOURS OF DUBAI QUEEN OF & THE EMIR ATES NEW YORK CIT Y Ship: MSC Splendida Ship: Queen Mary 2 16 Jan 2019 I 10 nights I Manchester 23 Oct 2018 I 9 nights I Gatwick Dubai - Abu Dhabi - Sir Bani Yas Island - Barhain - Doha New York - Southampton Duba (overnight) 3 nights at 5* Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, Dubai. 2 nights at 4* Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York. P2 Princess P2 Princess Additional dates Grills Grills are available with this P2 Princess P2 Princess Additional dates Grills Grills are available with this * * £ 1,199 pp £ 1,289 pp from please contact for details. itinerary, from please contact for details. itinerary, Interior from Interior from SAN FR ANCISCO & NEW YORK , BERMUDA SINGAPORE WITH INDIA CALIFORNIA COAST & THE CARIBBEAN & SRI L ANK A Ship: Grand Princess Ship: Anthem of the Seas Ship: Celebrity Constellation 27 Sep 2018 I 10 nights I Manchester 28 May 2018 I 12 nights I Edinburgh 29 Mar 2019 I 18 nights I Heathrow Cape Liberty (New Jersey) - King's Wharf - Philipsburg Singapore - Phuket - Colombo - Cochin- Goa (Mormugao) San Francisco - Santa Barbara- Los Angeles (Long Beach) San Juan - Labadee - Cape Liberty, (New Jersey) Mumbai (Bombay) - Muscat - Dubai - Abu Dhabi San Diego - Ensenada - San Francisco Up to $500 FREE Onboard Spending Money per FREE Drinks Package & up to $300 FREE Onboard stateroom - Book by 30 April^ spending money on Oceanview Staterooms and above^^. 3 nights at 4* The Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco. 3 nights at 4* The New Yorker Hotel, New York. 3 nights at 4* Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore. P2 Princess P2 Princess Additional dates Grills Grills are available with this P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills P2 Princess P2 Princess Additional dates Grills Grills are available with this * * * £ 1,529 pp £ 1,599 pp £ 2,989 pp from please contact for details. itinerary, from from please contact for details. itinerary, Interior from Interior from Ocean view from Terms & Conditions: **Carnival Cruise Line on board credit offer: On board Credit offer is non-transferable and non-refundable. On board credit is provided as a non-refundable credit of up to a maximum of $50 per stateroom. Offer is valid on Oceanview staterooms and above. On board Credit may not be applied to cruise fare or Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Book by 31 May 18. ^Royal Caribbean on board credit offer: On board credit offer is non-transferable and non-refundable. On board credit is provided as a non-refundable credit of up to a maximum of $500 per stateroom dependent of what stateroom booked. On board credit is per stateroom. On board credit may not be applied to cruise fare or Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Interior & Oceanview receive up to $100 on board credit per stateroom, Balcony receive up to $300 on board credit per stateroom, Suite receive up to $500 on board credit per stateroom.^^Celebrity Cruises on board credit and drinks package offer: On board Credit offer is non-transferable and non-refundable. On board credit is provided as a non-refundable credit of up to a maximum of $300 plus Free Classic Drinks package for 1st and 2 guest per stateroom. Offer is valid on Oceanview staterooms and above. On board Credit may not be applied to cruise fare or Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Valid for booking made 16 March – 31 May 18 on selected worldwide sailings of 6 nights or longer. Any on board credit, free drinks packages or cruise line campaign offers are subject to change at any time and can be removed without prior notice from the Cruise line. 16 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
PERFECT OFFERS GR E E K O DYS S E Y Ship: Oosterdam FOR YOU 03 Oct 2018 I 12 nights I Rome Fly from the UK to Rome - set sail from Civitavecchia for Naples - Thira (Santorini) - Rhodes - Iraklion (Crete) Piraeus (Athens) - Nafplion - Argostoli (Cephalonia) Kerkira (Corfu) - Kotor - Venice (overnight) fly back to the UK FREE Gratuities~ Includes flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick - regional avaliable P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * Ocean view from £ 1899 pp Interior from * £ 1699 pp from * Verandah from £ 2099 pp BOOK SELECTED 2018-2019 CRUISES OR LAND + SEA JOURNEYS AND IBERIAN RECEIVE LOW FARES AND THESE A DV E NTU R E VALUABLE OFFERS: Ship: Koningsdam •P repaid gratuities˜ (hotel service 18 Sept 2018 I 10 nights I Southampton charges) Southampton - La Coruna - Leixoes (Porto) - Lisbon Huelva (Seville) - Gibraltar - Malaga - Cartagena • 50% reduced depositˆ Civitavecchia (Rome) - fly back to the UK •B onus offer for suites: Receive the above plus up to US$300 FREE Flights & Gratuities~ onboard spending money Includes flights from London Heathrow or per stateroom!ˆˆ London Gatwick - regional avaliable * Ocean view from £ 1199 pp Interior from * Verandah from * £ 1299 pp £ 999 pp FA R E A S T D I S COV E RY Ship: Westerdam 25 Nov 2018 I 14 nights I Singapore Fly overnight from the UK to Singapore (overnight stay) set sail for Nathon (Koh Samui) - Laem Chabang (Bangkok - overnight) - Sihanoukville - Phu My - Da Nang (Hue), Halong Bay - Hong Kong - fly back to the UK FREE Gratuities~ Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. Offers are available for new bookings only, apply only to the cruise portion of the cruise fare Includes flights from London Heathrow or for Land+Sea Journeys, are not combinable with any other discounts, and are not transferable or refundable. Offers are applicable on select 2018 & 2019 departures. London Gatwick - regional avaliable ~Prepaid gratuities (Hotel Service Charges) - Holland America Line pre-pays room gratuities on behalf of guests. Gratuities for bar, dining room wine accounts, or spa/ * £ 2045 pp salon services are not included. ^Reduced deposit is valid for new bookings only. Bookings made on voyages requiring immediate final payment are not eligible for a Interior from Ocean view from * £ 1935 pp reduced deposit. ^^Suite Offer: onboard spending money is offered in the following amounts - cruises 6-13 nights receive US$100 per guest (US$200 per suite), cruises or Land+Sea Journeys 14+ nights receive US$150 per person (US$300 per suite). On board spending money is in U.S. dollars and is non-refundable, non-transferable, * not for cash value, expires at the end of that cruise, and may not be used in the casino. Cruises operated by Carnival plc., trading as Holland America Line. CCT Retail Ltd, (ABTA V8764), Verandah from £ 2459 pp 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 17
WHICH CRUISE LINE Key IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Size of Ships S / 1-949 Passengers M / 950-1999 Passengers L / 2000-2999 Passengers XL / 3000+ Passengers Size of Size of Cruises from Adult-only cruise Formal Tips Fleet Ships the UK options available Nights 8 Ships XL/M/S Customary 3 Ships XL/M Customary 18 Ships XL/M/S Customary 25 Ships XL/L/M Customary 12 Ships XL/L/M Mandatory 4 Ships S Customary 16 Ships XL/L/M Mandatory 6 Ships S Mandatory 6 Ships M/S Included 25 Ships XL/L Customary 14 Ships L/M Customary 15 Ships XL/L Customary 2 Ships S Customary 4 Ships S Included 2 Ships S Included 10 Ships S Included 5 Ships S Included 2 Ships M/S Included 4 Ships XL/L Customary 18 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
With a huge range of cruise lines, it can often be hard to decide on a particular one. Here's a handy guide to help you make up your mind. Currency Adult-only Celebrity Chef Wedding/ Kids Area Baby-sitting Plugs On Board Dining Restaurants Vow Renewals James Martin & £ Marco Pierre White UK Both $ Todd English UK/Euro/US Both $ Curtis Stone US Both $ Jamie Oliver US Both $ Euro/US Both £ Euro/US $ US Both $ Jacques Pepin US £ Euro/US $ Guy Fieri Euro Both $ Euro/US Both € Euro/US Both $ Euro/US Both $ US Both £ UK $ Euro/US $ US Noboyuki $ Euro/US Both 'Nobu' Arnaud $ US Both Lallement 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 19
S O UTH A M P TO N TO C A PE TOW N Ship: Queen Elizabeth 03 Nov 2019 I 18 nights I Southampton Southampton - Lisbon - Tenerife - Walvis Bay - Cape Town fly back to the UK Includes $110pp on board credit or free coach or free port parking** THE WORLD IS CALLING Includes flights to London Gatwick or Heathrow. * Balcony from £ 2749 pp D U BA I TO FROM NOVEMBER 2019 TO JUNE 2020, THE CUNARD FLEET WILL TRAVEL H O N G KO N G OVER 149,572 NAUTICAL MILES VISITING INCREDIBLE PLACES ACROSS THE GLOBE. Ship: Queen Mary 2 29 Jan 2020 I 21 nights I Dubai From November 2019 to June 2020, the Cunard In 2020, Cunard’s iconic flagship, Queen Mary 2, will Fly from the UK to Dubai - set sail for Muscat - Colombo fleet will travel over 149,572 nautical miles visiting embark upon a classic voyage of global exploration, Phuket - Penang - Kuala Lumpur - Singapore - Ho Chi Minh incredible places across the globe. The most famous taking in such diverse regions as the Mediterranean, City - Nha Trang - Hong Kong - fly back to the UK cruise liners in the world will call at 123 destinations Southern Africa, the Indian Ocean, Australia and in 48 different countries, including 9 maiden calls for Southeast Asia. Queen Elizabeth will carry out a our current fleet. Each voyage, whether it’s a two programme of exotic voyages that offer richer, Includes $120pp on board credit or free coach or night short break or a full 113 night world voyage deeper and more regionally-focussed itineraries free port parking** aims to deliver refined journeys for Cunard's guests. whilst Queen Victoria sets sail on a winter escape Includes flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow. to South America that is packed full of ‘must-do’ P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills Cunard has undertaken more world voyages and experiences. * £ 3699 pp from sent more ships across the world than any other Balcony from passenger line, making us the true experts in world Across the fleet, Cunard’s winter programme covers voyages. In fact, the concept of world cruising the world, offering a blend of iconic, world-class was invented by Cunard in 1922, when the elegant cities and smaller, less well-known but equally E A S TBO U N D Laconia completed the first ever continuous delightful destinations. The itineraries have been TR A N SATL A NTI C circumnavigation of the globe by a passenger liner, crafted to offer enriching days in port as well as C RO S S I N G F RO M FO R T calling in 22 ports over 130 days. plenty of time on board for Cunard's guests to relax L AU D E R DA LE and enjoy all that the three Queens have to offer. Ship: Queen Victoria 16 March 2020 I 12 nights I Fort Lauderdale Fly from the UK to Fort Lauderdale - set sail for Ponta Delgada - Southampton Includes $70 on board credit or free coach or free port parking** Includes flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow. * £ 1899 pp Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. **The Cunard Fares above include a choice of one of the benefits shown. On board credit varies by cruise duration and Meta category and applies to the first two guests sharing a cabin. This can be spent on shore excursions, drinks, spa, and in the shops. On Balcony from board spending money is non-refundable and non-transferable. If the guests is a Cunard World Club member, the on board discount applies after all on board credit has been used. Cruise holidays are operated by Carnival plc. trading as Cunard (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 20 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
DISCOVER THE WORLD C A N A DA A N D N E W E N GL A N D Ship: Sapphire Princess LIKE NEVER BEFORE 14 Sept 2019 I 24 nights I Southampton Southampton - St John's (Newfoundland) - Sydney Charlottetown - New York City (overnight) - Newport Boston - Rockland - Saint John (New Brunswick) - Halifax Southampton WITH UP TO £300 PER PERSON AIR CREDIT^ OR UP TO $1,000 PER STATEROOM ON BOARD SPEND**, WHY NOT TICK OFF ONE OF Up to $1,000 on board spend per stateroom** Discounted Premier Beverage Package^^ THOSE BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS? * Take a cruise through one of Condé Nast Alternatively travel to the colour drenched shores P2 Princess P2 Princess Interior from from Grills Grills £ 3579 pp Traveller’s 7 Cruise Wonders of the World, we’ll of Canada and New England, where history and from Discounted Premier * £ 2499 pp without help you explore equally fascinating places along stunning natural beauty blend seamlessly as you Beverage Package the way. cruise to these iconic cities. On board, you'll dine like a New Englander on succulent crab cakes So stretch out on a Caribbean beach, admire the E A S TE R N C A R I B B E A N and lobster as the allure of the northern seaboard pristine rainforests, stroll the cobbled streets of colonial towns and journey through the fabled embraces you and leaves you changed forever. VOYAGE R Panama Canal. Ship: Caribbean Princess 28 Sept 2018 I 10 nights I Fort Lauderdale Fly from the UK to Fort Lauderdale (overnight hotel stay) set sail for Princess Cays - St Thomas - St Kitts - St Lucia Antigua - St Maarten - Fort Lauderdale - fly back to the UK £200pp air credit (included in price) ^ Includes flights from London Heathrow and overseas transfers * Interior from £ 1169 pp PA N A M A C A N A L W ITH CO S TA R I C A & C A R I B B E A N Ship: Caribbean Princess 18 Sept 2018 I 10 nights I Fort Lauderdale Fly from the UK to Fort Lauderdale (overnight hotel stay) - set sail for Falmouth - Cartagena - Panama Canal (Scenic Cruising) - Cristobal - Limon - Grand Cayman - Fort Lauderdale - fly back to the UK £200pp air credit (included in price) ^ Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. Offers are available from 1st March – 30th April 2018 and apply to sailings included in this campaign only. ^Round-trip flight discount of up to £300pp available on all stateroom categories on selected 14 and 20 night Fly Caribbean cruises booked only with Includes flights from London Heathrow Princess Cruises using plane sailing. Round-trip flight discount of £200pp available on selected Fly Caribbean, Hawaii and Panama Canal cruises booked only with and overseas transfers Princess Cruises using 'Plane Sailing'. Discounted flights are available for all passengers on a booking including 3rd and 4th berth guests. This will not be combinable with any other offers including any previously available 3rd/4th-berth guest discounts. **Canada & New England offer of on board credit is valid from 01st March - * £ 1265 pp 02nd July on new bookings only and the amount of on board credit is dependent on stateroom category. ^^Discounted Premier Beverage Package applies to Sapphire Princess cruises sailing roundtrip from Southampton in 2019. The offer is subject to availability on new bookings made by 28 Apr 2018 and applies to 1st and 2nd guests only. The discounted beverage package (including service charge) is part of the cruise fare so has no refund value. Cruise holidays are operated by Carnival Interior from plc. trading as Princess Cruises (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE 21
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CREATE YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY WITH A CRUISE EXPERT LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY IS ALWAYS A TIME THAT’S FULL OF INSPIRATION AND RESEARCHING, ESPECIALLY IF IT’S A CRUISE. Sailing’s an entirely different experience, from discovering exciting itineraries to choosing the perfect cabin to stay in. There’s lots of detail that goes into creating your dream cruise, which makes speaking to someone in the know even more important. Our cruise experts are here to help book your cruise, give some fantastic recommendations and answer any questions you might have. We met with Jess, from one of our Peterborough stores, to find out why it’s best to book face-to-face with one of our fantastic team. So Jess, what can you expect from booking What do you love most about your job? instore compared to online? I love getting to know my customers and helping If you book with us instore, expect a personal them create their dream holiday. I love keeping in service where we make sure we’re booking the touch with them throughout the journey to ensure right cruise for you. There are so many different we’ve got everything sorted. And I especially love ships, places to visit and great offers to choose picking up with them when they’re back to hear all from, so we want to understand what’s going about their holiday! to make your holiday special. We’ll also give you What’s your most special memory of booking all the advice and information you’ll need, such a holiday for someone? as dining experiences, excursions and visa requirements. Just a few months ago, I was lucky enough to meet some customers who were really keen on Why is it important to think about booking booking a long cruise for a special occasion. They instore if you’re a cruise customer? were very excited about going away, and after We can take away all the pressure: we’ve got getting to know them personally, I booked them on a wealth of experience and love to share our a fabulous 35-night cruise on board P&O’s Oceana. memories to help make your decision easy. When As soon as they were back, they came into store booking a cruise, there are so many things to think to share their holiday memories with me. I felt so about, and as the travel experts, we can give you happy to have been part of their celebration cruise advice you on every aspect of your trip. and have built up a great relationship with them. I now help them with all of their holidays and What do you always recommend for those they’ll soon be travelling on their third cruise thinking of booking a cruise with you? with me. I would always recommend that you look into It’s been great to discover how our team help where you’d like to visit and see if you’d like to add make magical memories. If you’d like to make an overnight stay on to the beginning or the end of some of your own, pop instore to visit a cruise your holiday. Once I know what you’d most like to expert and start planning your special see and do, I can work this into helping you make sailing now. the best decision for your cruise. 23
R E N A I S SA N C E & R E TR E AT S Ship: Riviera LUXURIOUS 30 Aug 2018 I 7 days I Monte Carlo Fly from the UK to Monte Carlo (overnight in port) set sail for Antibes - Portofino - Livorno (Florence/ Pisa) Corsica- Palma de Mallorca - Valencia - Barcelona CRUISE HOLIDAYS fly back to the UK Enjoy free wifi^ & gratuities** PLUS select 1 OLife Choice Benefit: 4 free shore DISCOVER YOUR MOMENT WITH OCEANIA CRUISES. excursions~ or beverage package† or $400 Shipboard Oceania Cruises operates 6 ships from 684 Includes flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick. to 1,250 guests. Cuisine, comfort, service and P2 Princess P2 Princess Grills Grills * outstanding value are the pillars that define 0LIFE DIFFERENCE from Veranda from £ 2209 pp Oceania Cruises’ Five-Star product experience. Serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea™ and the • A variety of distinctive open-seating Executive Culinary Director, Master Chef Jacques restaurants, all at no additional FA LL Pépin, demands nothing less. charge S PLE N D O U R S Memorable dining begins with open-seating, as it allows you to dine when you are ready • Gourmet cuisine curated by Ship: Insignia world-renowned Master Chef and with whomever you choose. Regardless of 23 Oct 2018 I 10 days I New York which restaurant you select, there are no dining Jacques Pépin Fly from the UK to New York - set sail for Newport surcharges. Enjoy Toscana’s authentic Italian Boston - Bar Harbor - Saint John - Halifax - Sept-Iles dishes, Polo Grill’s steakhouse fare, Continental • Epicurean enrichment programs, Saguenay - Quebec City - Montreal - fly back to the UK cuisine in the Grand Dining Room, and made-to- including immersive Culinary order American favourites in the Terrace Café. You Discovery Tours™ in the world’s Enjoy free wifi^ & gratuities** can also indulge morning, afternoon and evening most fascinating destinations PLUS select 1 OLife Choice Benefit: 6 free shore in delicate pastries and freshly made sandwiches excursions~ or beverage package† or $600 Shipboard along with illy® specialty coffees at Baristas. • Award-winning itineraries featuring Includes flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick. more than 400 alluring destinations Now debuting one of the most expansive vegan * • Spectacular port-intensive voyages Veranda from £ 3069 pp menu offerings and the only cold–pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea. Vegan featuring overnight visits and menus are now offered in the Grand Dining Room extended evening port stays and Terrace Cafe. For a healthy refreshment, stop S PA R K LI N G by the Raw Juice & Smoothie Bar and try the • Intimate, luxurious ships catering S O UTH PAC I F I C Tropical Green smoothie or Açai Berry bowl. to just 684 or 1,250 guests Ship: Marina Oceania Cruises sails to all four corners of the • Exceptional personalised service 21 Jan 2019 or 31 Jan 2019 globe. From Alaska to Africa, Asia to Australasia, 10 days I Papeete • Elegant casual ambiance, no jacket South America to the South Pacific, the Caribbean Fly from the UK to Papeete (overnight in port) - set sail and Panama Canal to the Mediterranean and or tie required for Moorea - Fakarava - Rangiroa - Bora Bora (overnight) Raiatea (overnight) - Huahine - Papeete - fly back to the UK the Baltic – discover your World your Way with • Acclaimed Canyon Ranch SpaClub® Oceania Cruises. Look out for winter 19/20 on Enjoy free wifi^ & gratuities** sale soon! PLUS select 1 OLife Choice Benefit: 6 free shore excursions~ or beverage package† or $600 Shipboard Includes flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick. Terms & Conditions: *See page 3 for pricing terms and conditions. Included airfare is based on economy flights from/ to London and may be indirect. Long haul sailings may require a 1 night pre-cruise hotel stay. These are not included in any fares shown but can be arranged for a supplement. Prices exclude overseas transfers from airport to ship/ship to airport. **Free gratuities do not apply to service charges relating to private dining, spa treatments or alcoholic beverages which * £ 4959 pp will incur a compulsory service fee (approx. 18%). ^Free Unlimited Wifi is one per stateroom. †OLife Choice Beverage Package amenity is House Select and is one per full-fare paying adult of 21 years of age or older with a maximum of two per stateroom. ^^ Shipboard Credits are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and Veranda from subject to change. ~OLife Choice Free Shore Excursions vary by voyage and exclusions apply. All excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. Cruises operated by Oceania Cruises Inc. (ABTA Y495X, ATOL 10527). 24 0800 916 3233 | STORES NATIONWIDE | THOMASCOOK.COM/CRUISE
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