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Cruise DECEMBE R 201 8 News NEW YEAR come with us and NEW CRUISES DISCOVER Oberammergau a taste for cruising with P&O CRUISES
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4 WELCOME TO ALL NEW CRUISE NEWS! Welcome to our new and updated Cruise News, still filled with great deals from all your favourite cruise lines but with a refreshed look. Before we say goodbye to 2018, we wanted to bring you one last little treat; a Christmas present from us to you. Our latest edition of Cruise News! Having recently gone through somewhat of a transformation, 8 we really couldn’t wait until 2019 to share it with you. With a fresh new look and even more ways to find out about the world’s most impressive cruise lines, it’s simply a matter of time before you’re welcomed aboard the voyage of your dreams. Not only are all the deals you hope to see still included, but we’ve filled this edition with plenty of information to help in your search for your next cruise. 16 Within, you’ll find that Princess Cruises are making your stay even more relaxing with the roll out of their new, award-winning Princess Luxury Bed. While Cunard stay true to the classics aboard the luxurious Queen Mary 2, journeying on the Transatlantic Crossing. Have you heard of Oberammergau? Well if you 14 haven’t, no problem, we’ve covered everything you need to know about The Passion Play that more than 2,000 Bavarian locals act out, on page 16. And, we’re especially impressed with Oceania’s brand new line-up for 2020, covering Europe and The Americas. Read all about how they’ve introduced an additional 83 itineraries for you to feast your eyes on, over on page 19. Once you’ve had a look through and decided on the cruise for you, make your booking by visiting one of our many stores nationwide, heading over to thomascook.com or by calling us on 0800 916 0618. I know how I’d like to be travelling in 2019, how about you?
Calling life’s explorers Discover the freedom of a NORWEGIAN FJORDS CANARY ISLANDS P&O Cruises holiday 05 MAY 2019 l 7 NIGHTS 26 MAR 2019 l 12 NIGHTS Ventura Azura Are you one of life’s explorers, never happier than when standing on the brink of a new adventure? On a P&O Cruises holiday, from the moment you wake up to a new destination, Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Alesund Southampton - Madeira - La Palma - there’s a sense of anticipation in the air. With full days to explore, and many - Bergen - Southampton Tenerife - Lanzarote - Lisbon - Southampton holidays offering evening or overnight stays too, you can decide what each day brings. The majestic fjords; soaring Dubai and the Arabian Gulf; the rustic glories of the Med and the friendly charm of the Canary Islands, the world’s your playground. Tap into the knowledge of a local guide with an excursion WITH WITH Sea view outside Sea view outside or explore independently, it’s up to you. From desert safaris to rainforest Price from £140 Price from £230 799 1,099 walks, whale watching, vineyard tours and scuba diving, so many surprising * per cabin * per cabin experiences await, while on board imaginative shows, comedy, live music and fantastic food ensure your journey of discovery never stops. £ per person to spend on board^ £ per person to spend on board^ Book by 28 February 2019 and you can enjoy even more freedom, with a low 5% deposit** and a gift of extra on board spending money^ to enhance your time still further. 4 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
P&O CRUISES BREXIT PROMISE Helping you sail through Brexit No matter what the future brings, you can rest assured that your P&O Cruises holiday will always be plain sailing: ✓P ay in pounds sterling when booking and on board – avoid potential currency fluctuations and explore Europe without the euros. You can also pay in advance for a range of exciting shore excursions ✓S ail from Southampton – P&O Cruises has hundreds of holidays sailing direct from the UK, the ultimate way to get your holiday off to a relaxing start ✓O ur 5% deposit offer – complete peace of mind that your holiday is booked ahead at a great price. ✓ The financial protection of both ATOL and ABTA ✓M ore holiday for your money – so much is included as standard, from meals and entertainment to any flights and taxes. All of this combined with over 180 years of P&O history and expertise means P&O Cruises is well positioned to manage any possible impact on your holiday plans. FURTHER AFIELD... THE NETHERLANDS, SHORT BREAK WESTERN CARIBBEAN BELGIUM & GUERNSEY MEDITERRANEAN 29 MAR 2019 l 7 NIGHTS 29 NOV 2019 l 2 NIGHTS 18 MAY 2019 l 14 NIGHTS 16 NOV 2019 l 14 NIGHTS Britannia Ventura Azura Azura Southampton - Rotterdam (overnight) - Southampton - Zeebrugge - Southampton Southampton - Cadiz - Barcelona Fly from the UK to Barbados - set sail for Zeebrugge - St Peter Port - Southampton - Villefranche - Civitavecchia (Rome) - St Vincent - St Kitts - St Maarten - Grand Cartagena - Gibraltar - Southampton Turk - Tortola - Antigua - St Lucia - Grenada - Barbados (overnight in port) - fly back to the UK Balcony WITH Sea view outside WITH Sea view outside WITH Sea view outside WITH Price from £150 Price from £40 Price from £280 Price from £320 599 249 1,299 1,499 * per cabin * per cabin * per cabin * per cabin £ per person to spend on board^ £ per person to spend on board^ £ per person to spend on board^ £ per person to spend on board^ *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. **Bookings made up to 28 February 2019 will benefit from a 5% low deposit. After this date the standard deposit of 15% will apply. Offer is combinable with our current on-board spending money offer on qualifying departures. ^Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive additional on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday. The amount shown includes the Select Price benefit of on-board spending money plus the extra on-board spending money. Applicable to new Select Price bookings made by 28 February 2019 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures between 19 December 2018 and 24 October 2020. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins. Cruises and offers are supplied by Carnival plc. trading as P&O Cruises (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 5 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
SHORT BREAKS, LIFELONG MEMORIES WI TH M I NI C RUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON P&O Cruises are a fantastic choice for the BRUGES, BELGIUM HAMBURG simple reason you can travel the whole world in complete comfort with total ease. You can spend a whole day wandering by the canals Hamburg’s thriving port earned the city’s nickname and through the cobbled streets of this fairy tale-like as Germany’s ‘Gateway to the world’. With more But sometimes, you might need a short break to city, but there’s more to Bruges than just historic bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined capture your imagination when you have a few sights. Fancy a sweet treat? Look out for shops with (over 2,300), it’s a scenic city of maritime spirit days of downtime to spare. With mini cruises from the orange and red cocoa bean motif, as it’ll be one and wonderful canal-side architecture. See the Southampton, there’s no fuss and no airports, of the Bruges’ Guild of Chocolatiers. Thirsty? Sample baroque St Michaelis Church or pay homage at the leaving you to enjoy a long weekend where you some local beers at a cosy bar or brewery: there are Kaiserkeller club, where The Beatles cut their teeth. can relish every single moment. Whether you’re over 1,000 varieties. travelling as a couple or a group, your time on board should feel truly incredible from the second you step ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY foot on one of their ships. That’s why celebrations AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS are super-sophisticated, the service is always Wander down quaint streets, look out from Castle second-to-none and the little touches are created to Your ship won’t squeeze down Amsterdam’s famous Cornet which guards St Peter Port and lose yourself make all the difference. Sometimes it’s the shortest city canals, but you can always hop on a small in four period gardens. The Noonday Gun is fired cruises that’ll leave you with the most special riverboat, or even hire a pedalo to experience this by costumed soldiers daily, and is a fascinating memories, and here are some amazing things you incredible city from its 165 waterways. Pay a visit spectacle worthy of a snap or two. If you’re a literary can get up to when travelling with P&O. to the Heineken brewery to quench your thirst, stop lover, you’ll enjoy Victor Hugo’s home, Hauteville by one of the world-famous art museums, or visit House, where he wrote Les Misérables overlooking the Anne Frank House for a fascinating tour into the the stunning harbour. city’s emotive past. 6 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
XX CHRISTMAS CRUISES Wrap up warm and get into the festive spirit on a Christmas Market mini cruise. Glide around the ice rink and sip craft beers in Bruges, on a tour from Zeebrugge. Or, why not stroll by frozen canals and drink warming glühwein (tasty Dutch mulled wine) in Amsterdam? And remember, with an unlimited luggage allowance, you can take home as many Christmas gifts for loved ones as you’d like. AMSTERDAM 7 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
2019/2020 selected sailings ALL + £75PP INCLUSIVE ** DEPOSIT ^ Offer ends 4th March 2019 T H I S I S H O W T O H O L I D AY *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. Offers apply to selected sailings and eligible staterooms only. **All Inclusive includes the Deluxe Beverage Package for adults when booking any applicable state- room category on selected itineraries. This offer applies to Guests 1 & 2 only. A Refreshment beverage Package will be applied to guests under the applicable drinking age. The Deluxe Beverage Package includes selected individual beverage items up to $12 (retail value) available on-board, this is inclusive of cocktails, spirits, wines, beer, sodas, bottled water, juices, mocktails, premium coffee, premium tea and more. Bottles of wine are not included. Please drink responsibly. The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Royal Caribbean ships sailing from North America and Canada is 21 yrs at the time of sailing and elsewhere is 18 yrs to comply with applicable laws. ^Reduced deposit of £75pp applies to eligible bookings made at least 98 days or more prior to sailing date. Additional charges for flights, hotels and transfers may be required at the time of booking. Normal balance payment and cancellation terms will continue to apply. Not combinable with group bookings or build your own package holidays. Cruises and offers are supplied by Royal Caribbean Ltd. trading as Royal Caribbean International (ATOL 3088, ABTA Y1650 & ATOL 10372). 9 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY B UCKET LIST If you’re dreaming of those once in a TICK ME OFF: lifetime experiences you’ll think about for years to come, there’s no better place to go Brave a zip line Cool off with a spray from 30 water cannons than Perfect Day at CocoCay. Enjoy the highest viewpoint in the Bahamas Marvel at Splashaway Bay Take on the 135ft Daredevil’s Paddle at a completely kid-friendly beach Found in the Caribbean, this private island brings Peak waterslide all of the Royal Caribbean International ships to dry Challenge the family with five land. The Bahamas are beautiful, but this island Unforgettable helium balloon ride multi-rider slides is truly bucket list-worthy. Want to ride down the Ride a zero-gravity slingshot slide Experience ultimate luxury in a private tallest waterslide in North America or unwind in the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean? You can do beach front cabana Splash around in the Caribbean’s largest it all here. freshwater pool 10 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
NEW CELEBRITY APEX SAILING FROM SOUTHAMPTON 2020 OPEN UP THE WORLD WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES Introducing new cities and destination experiences across the globe. CRUISE ONLY CRUISE ONLY FLIGHTS FROM LONDON GATWICK Northern Europe French Riviera & Norwegian Fjords Capital Cities Mediterranean 7 nights 10 nights 10 nights Celebrity Silhouette Celebrity Apex Celebrity Constellation Departs April 27, 2019 Departs April 23, 2020 Departs June 9, 2019 Southampton - Bergen - Alesund - Southampton - Bruges - Belgium Rome (Civitavecchia) - Florence/Pisa (Livorno) Geiranger - Stavanger - Southampton (Zeebrugge) - Amsterdam - Berlin - Germany - Portofino - Nice (Villefranche) - Provence (Warnemunde) - Copenhagen - Oslo - Paris (Toulon) - Sete - Valencia - Palma De Mallorca (Le Havre) - Southampton - Barcelona from £789PP Inside * from £1,549PP * Inside from £1,293PP * Inside from £1,129PP Ocean view * from £2,199PP * Ocean view from £1,658PP * Ocean view from £1,129PP Balcony * from £2,599PP * Balcony from £2,089PP * Balcony BOOK AN OCEANVIEW OR ABOVE BOOK AN OCEANVIEW OR ABOVE AND BOOK AN OCEANVIEW OR ABOVE AND AND RECEIVE FREE DRINKS^, THE RECEIVE FREE DRINKS^ RECEIVE FREE DRINKS^, PLUS THE SECOND GUEST PAYS HALF** PLUS FREE SECOUND GUEST PAYS HALF THE FARE** OCEANVIEW TO BALCONY UPGRADE!~ *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^ Any advertised discounts or savings are already incorporated in to the advertised fares. Promotions apply to new bookings of an eligible Oceanview stateroom and above (Guarantee staterooms bookings in classes Z, Y, X, XC, XA and W are excluded) on selected sailings departing before 11 May 2020 and booked 4 March 2019. ^Free drinks offer: The first two adult guests will each receive a free Classic Drinks Package; and on selected European sailings. The Classic Drinks Package is available for selected drinks only. Where the second guest in a stateroom is less than 18 years of age on the initial sailing date (21 year of age for North America departures), a Classic Non-alcoholic drinks package will be provided. Promotion benefits will be added to eligible bookings within 30 days of sailing and are non-transferable or redeemable for cash. **Buy one get one half price offer: Selected sailings during the Promotion Period will receive a discount off the applicable cruise fare of the 2nd guest booked in the stateroom on an Eligible Booking, 50% off the full standard cruise fare price of the first guest 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 50% saving promotion. ~Free Oceanview to Balcony Upgrade offer: Guests booking eligible Oceanview class staterooms shall be eligible for a free Upgrade to a Balcony class cabin subject to availability. Promotion applies only where the Balcony class price is listed as the same price as the lower Oceanview class stateroom. Cruises and offers are supplied by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd trading as Celebrity Cruises (ATOL 10486, ABTA 10372). 11 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
Premium cruises start from Say yes to £499 discovery per person** for an interior stateroom with a £50pp low deposit^ £50PP LOW DEPOSIT ^ £50PP LOW DEPOSIT ^ £50PP LOW DEPOSIT ^ When you say “Yes to discovery” with Canada & Canary Islands Scandinavia Princess Cruises, you’re bound for a whole New England SAPPHIRE PRINCESS SAPPHIRE PRINCESS SAPPHIRE PRINCESS world of exploration. With 380 extraordinary 24 NIGHTS 11 NIGHTS 7 NIGHTS destinations to choose from, your premium Departure Date Departure Date Departure Date cruise will take you on a journey of immersive 14 Sep 2019 8 Oct 2019 27 Apr 2019 travel experiences, rejuvenation and moments Southampton St. John’s, Southampton Vigo (for Southampton Brussels/Bruges (Newfoundland) Sydney (Nova Santiago de Compostella) ■ Copenhagen Skagen Oslo of true bliss. Scotia) Charlottetown (Prince Madeira (Funchal) ■ Santa Southampton Edward Island) ■ 2-Day Cruz De Tenerife ■ Gran experience New York overnight Canaria (Las Palmas) Lanzarote onboard Newport ■ Boston (Arrecife) Southampton Rockland Saint John (for The Bay of Fundy) Halifax Southampton INSIDE STATEROOM INSIDE STATEROOM INSIDE STATEROOM PRICES FROM PRICES FROM PRICES FROM SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE NEW YORK £2,199PP* £899PP* £499PP* MORE TIME ASHORE See the sights during the day and experience the *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^£50pp low deposit applies to all passengers. If cruise falls within 90 days before nightlife after dark with late night (9pm or later), or overnight calls. departure, then full balance would be required as per standard terms and conditions. Offer is available from 21st December 2018 - 28th February 2019, and applies to cruises in this campaign only. **Ex-UK cruises from £499 per person is based on Inside Staterooms on 7 night ‘Scandinavia’ cruise, departing 27th April 2019. Cruises and offers are supplied by Carnival plc. trading as Princess Cruises (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 12 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
EXPLORE MORE BRI NGI NG THE WORLD CLOSER TO YOU With over 50 years of experience, Princess Princess Cruises has teamed up with the Discovery When you’ve finished getting some well-deserved Cruises are dedicated to creating once in a Channel and Bon Appétit magazine, for unique shut-eye, explore your ship and discover some of lifetime journeys. wilderness adventures and cooking experiences. the impressive facilities on board, like the SeaWalk®. Plus, there are 15 different speciality restaurants This is the first of its kind at sea and is a 60ft Are you looking to escape, explore a spectacular and over ten casual dining venues to choose from. over-the-ocean glass walkway. Don’t forget to stop landscape and have an extraordinary time? If the So, step on board for a culinary journey and let it be and admire some of the most beautiful views of the answer is yes, your stay on a Princess ship will be exceptional in every way. deep-sea. like a personal memory maker. From the moment you step on board, you’re guaranteed to leave your LAP OF LUXURY worries behind and come back refreshed. Did you know that Princess Cruises are also With voyages to over 380 destinations spanning committed to ensuring you return feeling seven continents, Princess Cruises is bringing the rejuvenated? That’s why they’ve collaborated with world closer to you. Their local connection allows you to see an authentic side of a city or new leading experts to develop an award-winning Princess Luxury Bed. And with over 44,000 beds Voyages to country, like eating tapas with families in Buenos Aires or dog sledding in Alaska’s crisp white snow. rolling out to every stateroom across the fleet throughout 2019, you’ll get the best night’s sleep over 380 destinations Alternatively, start your cruise holiday closer to home at sea. with five ships sailing in Europe for summer 2019. EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT spanning seven Only on Princess Cruises can you spend your continents evenings watching Movies Under The Stars® with complimentary popcorn and blankets. Whether its day or night, the open-air poolside amphitheatre shows phenomenal entertainment such as feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sports events. To make the most of these, choose a premium seat with 70-degree panoramas and a private balcony on the newest ship, the Sky Princess. 13 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
There’s only one way to holiday... By Cunard. Whether you’re looking to indulge yourself in the picturesque views of the Norwegian Fjords, enjoy a short break in Europe, or experience the unforgettable Transatlantic Crossing, your holiday should be all about you, on your terms. Step into a timeless world of freedom and possibility, on one of the most stylish ships at sea, with as much or little to do as you please. From fascinating explorations ashore to enriching experiences on board, there is so much to discover at your own pace. Dress-up for glamorous and grand events or savour more intimate moments of delight in quieter venues. Learn to fence or dance the tango, choose a book from the largest library at sea or be guided in how to write your own. Dine like royalty or drift-off in our spa. The choice is yours. Southampton to Transatlantic Baltic Norway and Hamburg. Roundtrip. Highlights. Northern Lights. 28th Apr - 30th Apr 2019 28 Apr – 12 May 2019 11 – 25 August 2019 16 – 28 November 2019 2 nights from 14 nights from 14 nights from 12 nights from Early Saver £289pp* The Cunard Fare £1,299pp* Early Saver £1,299pp* Early Saver £1,999pp* Includes London flight Includes $80 complimentary on board spending money ^ *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. Standard Cunard Fare benefits are dependent on cruise type, duration and time of booking. Offers are not applicable with Early Saver Fares, other promotional offers and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. Cunard reserves the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time. Early Saver bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by Cunard prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed. Shuttle buses in ports are an additional cost. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. ^ $80 complimentary on board spending money offer is per cabin and applies to Transatlantic Roundtrip cruise only, departing 28th April 2019. Cruises and offers are supplied by Carnival plc. trading as Cunard (ATOL 6294, ABTA V8764). 14 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME J OI N TH I S L EGEN DA RY VOYAGE AND DISCOVER THE ENDLESS P OSSIB ILITIE S In the world of travel, there are few The White Star Service® is a lasting legacy of the SAIL LIKE A STAR rarer and more iconic journeys than The historical connection between Cunard and the White Transatlantic Crossing, which travels Star Line. Cunard pride themselves on their standard As you edge away from Southampton or New York, of service, meaning that from the moment you arrive what lies ahead is the uninterrupted ocean with to and from New York. The first regular every detail will be taken care of, so you can focus days filled with new discoveries and nights full of crossing of this route departed in 1847; on having a phenomenal trip. music, dancing and laughter. Take a moment to look today, Cunard continues this tradition on out at the views while you sail past the Statue of the Queen Mary 2, the world’s only true INDULGENCE AT ITS BEST Liberty as New York’s distinctive skyline frames the ocean liner. background. Settle into your journey and step into the luxurious LUXURY AND HISTORY ENTWINED spa, where you can unwind with indulgent treatments, like the signature massage. Wellness You’re invited to uncover a truly unique and timeless and fitness is a big focus on board with activities experience, savouring seven incredible days of from relaxing yoga and strengthening pilates to indulgence and inspiration at sea, with as much spinning classes, swimming and more. Heal your or as little to do as you want. Step away from the body, ease away any stresses, and arrive feeling hustle and bustle of everyday life and swap it for the your very best. perfect amount of glamour. Enjoy total freedom with the White Star Service® and stylish celebration that only the Transatlantic Crossing can provide. 15 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
OBERAMMERGAU D I SCOVER TH E WONDERS OF THIS 1 0 YEAR EVENT In the heart of the Bavarian Alps, you’ll Oberammergau has stayed true to their promise The tradition of the Passion Play has been passed find a quaint German town known for its and put on this spectacular show every decade. down through the generations and to take part, you performance of a lifetime - the Passion Play. Even when the curtains are closed, the Passion- must be native to Oberammergau or have been a Play-Theatre is open for guided tours; it’s the perfect resident here for at least 20 years. In this five-hour This show has wowed audiences once a decade opportunity for tourists to learn about its history. spectacle, more than 2,000 locals will help to tell the since the 17th Century. On an open-air stage in the story of Jesus of Nazareth. But don’t worry; it’s done centre of Oberammergau (approximately 60 miles OUR OWN HISTORY in two sittings, each lasting two and a half hours from Munich), you can watch this event play out with a three-hour break in between so you’ll have a between May and October 2020. Talking of the past, we have a long-standing history chance to do some sightseeing or grab a spot with Oberammergau and have been selling trips here of lunch. THE PLAY AND THE PLAGUE since 1871. Unlike the performances then, you’ll be able to buy translations as it’s exclusively spoken In this free time, grab a handcrafted gift and take in German. Although, if you don’t buy it, you’ll still home your own piece of Oberammergau, and, to For those who have never heard of the Passion be able to follow what is happening because of the create the perfect ending to your trip, don’t forget Play, it portrays the death and resurrection of Jesus incredible acting, detailed costumes and to soak up the magical settings of the Bavarian Alps Christ. Performances like this were common in the phenomenal music. before you leave. Middle Ages, but in 1634 it was staged above the graves of plague victims. The plague was sweeping Call 0800 916 0618 to find out more or book your through Europe taking thousands of lives, so the river cruise today. people of Oberammergau vowed if they were spared from this terrible disease, they’d perform the Passion of Christ every ten years. 16 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
VIEW OVER OBERAMMERGAU We first travelled to Oberammergau in 1871 17 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
8 3 N E W I T IN ER A R IE S 2 0 2 0 C O L L E C T I O N ^ EARLY BOOKING BONUS includes: Airfare & Internet plus choose one: FREE 6 Shore Excursions FREE Beverage Package FREE US$600 Shipboard Credit Amenities are per stateroom E U ROPE A N QU E S T M E DI E VA L S OJOU R N SOUTHAMPTON to SOUTHAMPTON BARCELONA to ATHENS 10 days | 25 MAY 2020 – MARINA 10 days | 6 OCTOBER 2020 – MARINA CATEGORIES & OLIFE CHOICE FARES PER GUEST FROM* CATEGORIES & OLIFE CHOICE FARES PER GUEST FROM* VERANDA CONCIERGE PENTHOUSE VERANDA CONCIERGE PENTHOUSE £3,499* £3,739* £4,669* £3,319* £3,589* £4,639* SAVOUR THE WORLD WITH THE FINEST CUISINE AT SEA™ ABOARD OUR INTIMATE AND LUXURIOUS SHIPS The Finest Cuisine at Sea™ Engaging Culinary Discovery Tours™ A variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants Exceptional personalised service First hands-on cooking school at sea, “The Culinary Center” Elegant casual ambiance, no jacket or tie required Destination immersion with over 450 destinations worldwide Intimate, luxurious ships catering to 684 or 1,250 guests *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^OLife Choice offers and fares are subject to availability. Free Unlimited Internet is one per stateroom; Owner’s, Vista & Oceania Suites receive access for two devices per suite. OLife Choice Free Shore Excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food & Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. 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. Free Shipboard Credit is one per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity. Free Internet usage is subject to time and data limitations; Internet usage fees may apply. Airfare programme is limited to flights originating or terminating in London, regional connections are available at additional cost. Cruises and offers are supplied by Oceania Cruises Inc. (ABTA Y495X, ATOL 10527). 18 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
DELVE DEEPER EXPLO RE M O RE FANTASTIC DESTINATIONS Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading DEPTH AND DIVERSITY Take a look at just some of the fantastic highlights culinary and destination-focused cruise line Sailing to more than 400 ports across Europe and of Oceania Cruises’ 2020 Europe and the Americas have recently unveiled their new Europe & the Americas, Oceania’s six intimate and elegant trip, below. The Americas Collection of itineraries ships, carrying only 684 or 1,250 guests, showcase: the splendour of the Mediterranean; the diversity • Seven voyages to the wine countries of western for 2020; totalling a whopping 83 brand Europe, all including an overnight in Bordeaux of Europe’s western wine country; the storied new itineraries. history of the Baltics, British Isles and Norway; and • Four ‘no-fly’ voyages from Southampton with the majesty of Iceland, Greenland, Alaska and the free parking Bob Binder, Oceania Cruises’ President and CEO, • Ten voyages to Turkey with calls in Istanbul, Canadian Maritimes. said: “These incredible voyages invite travellers Ephesus, and Antalya to experience more imaginative adventures and • Three coveted voyages to the Holy Land aboard explore more of Europe and North America’s most SO MUCH TO SEE Sirena, Riviera and Nautica, with calls in Jerusalem, fascinating destinations.” Haifa and Ashdod. As the pioneer of destination-focused cruising, voyages spend more time in port often arriving at • Regatta offers more and longer Alaskan voyages sunrise and departing in the evenings, allowing with three 10-day, three 11-day, two 12-day and two you to immerse themselves in the culture, history 14-day cruises, in addition to four 7-day cruises. and culinary delights of the destinations visited. What’s more, six voyages sail “open-jaw” itineraries It doesn’t stop there because, to allow even more between Vancouver and Seward. time for you to explore, more than 50 of Oceania’s • Insignia sails two new voyages that include voyages feature overnight stays; so you can see Iceland – New York to Reykjavik and Reykjavik to those magnificent sunsets while docked in your Southampton – in addition to reprising her offerings soon-to-be-favourite places. of 7-day Bermuda cruises from Manhattan, along with four signature fall foliage voyages. 19 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
Norwegian’s Premium All Inclusive cruising offers you an unparalleled sense of freedom with just so much included in the fare. Feel Free to enjoy a wide choice of soft and branded alcoholic drinks in all bars, lounges and restaurants. Savour Lavazza speciality coffees served at meal times and relax because service charge and tips are also included. Holiday budgeting has never been easier. ENJOY UP TO $500 ON-BOARD CREDIT** ON SELECTED CRUISES 7-DAY WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN 7-DAY GREEK ISLES 12-DAY NORWAY & THE ARCTIC FROM BARCELONA FROM VENICE FROM SOUTHAMPTON NORWEGIAN EPIC • MAY – OCT 2019 NORWEGIAN STAR • MAY – OCT 2019 NORWEGIAN SPIRIT • 14 JUNE 2019 Fly UK to Barcelona • Naples • Rome Fly UK to Venice • Kotor • Corfu • Santorini • Southampton • Stavanger • Trondheim • (Civitavecchia) • Florence/Pisa • Cannes • Palma, Mykonos • Argostoli (Kefalonia) • Dubrovnik • Hammerfest • Honningsvaag • Geiranger • Flam • Majorca • Barcelona Venice Haugesund • Southampton *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^Premium All Inclusive is valid for all Stateroom categories (except guarantee cabin categories) on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Fares include selected premium branded alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and water; a wide range of speciality coffees in restaurants during mealtimes; 60 minutes free wifi per day; service charges and gratuities. Additional benefits apply for guests staying in the Haven and Suites. **On board credit offer is applicable to all qualifying bookings made between 24 December 2018 and 31st March 2019 inclusive. Applicable to select sailings and stateroom categories only. Offer is not applicable to stateroom categories IX, OX, BX or MX or to sailings of less than 5 nights. On board credit amount is based on stateroom category up to a maximum of $500 per stateroom in U.S. dollars and will be applied to the 1st and 2nd guest in the stateroom only. On board credit may only be used on board the ship, subject to any applicable exclusions and has no other monetary value. Credit will not be given where it is not used in full during the cruise to which it applies. On board Credit is not transferable between guests, cruises or otherwise. It may not be used towards on board service charges or pre-purchased activities. On board credit can be combined with Premium All Inclusive but not with any other offer or promotion unless otherwise specifically stated. Cruises and offers are supplied by NCL (Bahamas) Ltd, trading as NCL (ATOL 2752, ABTA Y2687). 20 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
FEEL FREE WH E N YOU C RUI SE WI TH N O RWEGIAN CRUISE LINE, YOU’ LL FEEL TOTALLY FR E E Free to dine, dance, laugh, explore and book Premium All Inclusive will receive 60 minutes full-sized racetrack and a revolutionary Observation relax; free to follow the sun instead of a of free ship-wide Wi-Fi. With so much included in the Lounge. Enjoy a cuisine scene unlike anything you’ve schedule. Their award-winning ships are price, you can leave your wallet at home! ever experienced at sea. Want to start your meal with dessert? Norwegian won’t stand in your way. designed for you to enjoy exactly how you want, while cruising to beautiful FREE TO CRUISE THE WORLD destinations around the world. Along your Enjoy a taste of the complimentary Main Dining journey, you’ll discover incredible culinary With Norwegian, you’re free to discover all the Rooms, where the daily changing menus are as fresh beauty and exciting adventures the world has to experiences, the best entertainment at sea, as the ingredients used. Or reserve a seat at one of offer. Marvel at the architectural masterpieces and and savour handcrafted cocktails at your stunning vistas in the Mediterranean, and along the incredible speciality restaurants for a taste of favourite bar or lounge. something unique and unexpected. the shores of the Baltic Sea. Admire spectacular natural scenery as you journey through Norway’s Finish your night with Tony Award-winning musical PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE magnificent fjords. Unravel the mysteries of the Jersey Boys. Or, perhaps Norwegian Getaway’s Far East, or head to Australia and New Zealand and Million Dollar Quartet, featuring music from rock ‘n’ Norwegian’s Premium All Inclusive offers you explore dynamic cosmopolitan cities while learning roll legends like Elvis Presley, is more your thing. an unparalleled sense of freedom with so much about the unique wildlife. With Norwegian, the world Still not quite wrighthat you’re looking for? Saddle included in the fare. Enjoy a wide choice of premium is yours to discover. up for Blazing Boots on Norwegian Jade, a tribute to branded alcoholic beverages in all bars, lounges and pop country music. From Broadway musicals to live restaurants and savour Lavazza speciality coffees Choose from 17 contemporary and modern ships from music to hilarious comedy, it’s showtime – all the served at meal times. What’s more, all guests who across the Norwegian fleet, including their most time – on Norwegian ships. recent addition, Norwegian Bliss, which has a 21 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
Did you know? 2020 Viking river cruises are now on sale - save up to £1,000pp^ Rhine Getaway Romantic Danube Portugal’s River of Gold Departures: March – Departures: April – Departures: March – November 2020 November 2020 December 2020 Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Régua, Koblenz and Rüdesheim, Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg Pinhão, Barca d’Alva, Salamanca, Heidelberg and Speyer, Strasbourg, Vega de Terrón, Pinhão, Régua, Porto Breisach, Basel Prices from £1,495pp* Prices from £1,595pp* Prices from £1,595pp* ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED P Return scheduled flights from London and a choice of P Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board up to 14 regional airports at no extra cost P Free Wi-Fi on board P River-view stateroom P All port charges, government taxes and overseas transfers P An included excursion in almost every port P No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid P All onboard meals, including regional specialties P Plus gratuities P Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^Save up to £1000 is per person and applies to all cruises featured on the highest cabin grade available. Prices featured include this early booking discount. 2019 Early Booking Discount on all sail dates the discount is per person based on double occupancy. Offer expires 31 December 2018. Single supplements apply. Gratuities included on board ship only. Cruises and offers are supplied by Viking River Cruises UK Ltd, ATOL 3124, ABTA V924X. 22 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
CLASSIC STYLE AND ENRICHING JOURNEYS Our Mediterranean Enjoy the best of the Mediterranean on Koningsdam, the latest evolution of Holland America Line, sailing roundtrip from Rome, still mid-sized yet embellished with gracious interiors and adorned with a range of dining and entertainment choices, state of the art leisure amenities and entertainment for all tastes. Take in Renaissance piazzas and gorgeous Greek Islands. Savour the finest Croatian cuisine at a bistro in Dubrovnik’s old town. Or feast your eyes on Gaudi’s fantastical architecture in Barcelona. All with more time to explore… WHAT SETS HOLLAND AMERICA LINE APART:- Elegant, perfectly-sized ships Spacious staterooms, many with private balcony Nearly one crew member for every two guests With premium offers on 500+ sailings, it’s the perfect time to plan your Fine dining with casual to formal options next cruise holiday, when you will receive ALL of the following on ANY The Asian inspired Greenhouse Spa and Salon stateroom when you book by 28 February 2019:^ “Explorations Central” destination and wildlife expertise • Stateroom upgrades** BBC Earth “Frozen Planet” Experiences • Up to 10% off select shore excursions+ America’s Test Kitchen Cookery demonstrations • Deposits from £99 per person^^ Regional cuisine, Digital Workshop and more PLUS, book a suite and you will receive up to US$600 onboard Full days ashore to explore your destinations independently spending money! ~ or via immersive tours THOMAS COOK OFFER THOMAS COOK OFFER THOMAS COOK OFFER 10-NIGHT 11-12-NIGHT 12-NIGHT MEDITERRANEAN RIVIERAS ANCIENT EMPIRES MEDITERRANEAN LEGENDS Cruise only from Fly/cruise from Cruise only from Fly/cruise from Cruise only from Fly/cruise from £1289 £1699 £1299 £1649 £1399 £1889 * * * * * * per person per person per person per person per person per person DEPARTS: 10 May**, 19 Jul, 21 Aug 2019 DEPARTS: 29 Apr**, 1 Jun, 7 Jul, 10 Aug, 13 Sep, 6 Oct 2019 DEPARTS: 20 May**, 29 Jul, 24 Sep 2019 Koningsdam Koningsdam Koningsdam DEPART: ARRIVE: DEPART: ARRIVE: DEPART: ARRIVE: CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) Cartagena (Spain), Gibraltar, Malaga VISITS: Sarande (Albania), Katakolon (Olympia, VISITS: VISITS:Argostoli (Cephalonia, Greece), Kotor (Granada, Spain), Barcelona, Marseille (France), Greece), Piraeus (Athens, overnight), Mykonos, (Montenegro), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Split, Korcula, Monte Carlo (Monaco), Livorno (Florence/Pisa, Italy) Rhodes, Santorini, Naples (Italy) Corfu (Greece), Catania (Sicily), Valletta (Malta, Ports may vary and be visited in different order. Ports may vary and be visited in different order. 7 Jul & 6 Oct overnight), Mgarr (Victoria, Gozo) are 12-nights with additional call into Crete Ports may vary and be visited in different order. 29 Jul & 25 Sept visit Ravenna in place of Cephalonia are 12-nights with additional call into Crete **Lead in fare based on 10 May departure. **Lead in fare based on 29 Apr departure. **Lead in fare based on 20 May departure. Terms & Conditions *See page 24 for general terms and conditions. ^Offers are per stateroom based on double occupancy, for 1st and 2nd guests sharing a stateroom and exclude 3rd/4th guests. Offers are available for new bookings only, are not combinable with any other discounts and are not transferable or refundable. Offers are applicable on select 2019 and 2020 departures. ’ Why Not Now’ offers end 28/2/19. **Stateroom upgrade offer: Offer is available in selected stateroom categories and is subject to availability of the staterooms in the higher category. +Shore excursion offer: Offer applies only to selected shore excursions on selected sailings, purchased in advance of embarkation, prior to 28/2/19. If a shore excursion is cancelled once on board, refund will be the amount paid. ^^Reduced Deposit offer: is valid for new bookings only. Reduced deposit amounts are as follows: cruises 7-10 nights are $99pp, cruises 11-14 nights are $199pp and cruises 15 plus nights are $399pp. ~Suite on board spending money offer: On board spending money is offered in the following amounts: cruises 7-10 nights receive US$100pp (US$200 per suite); cruises 11-14 nights receive US$200pp (US$400 per suite) and cruises 15 plus nights receive US$300pp (US$600 per suite). On board spending money is in US$ and is non-refundable, non-transferable, not for cash value, expires at the end of the cruise, and may not be used in the casino. Cruises and offers are supplied by Carnival plc., trading as Holland America Line. (ABTA V8764, ATOL 6294). 23 T HOM ASCO OK. COM | STOR E S N AT ION W ID E | 0800 91 6 06 18
12 DEALS OF CHRISTMAS GREAT O FFERS O N SOME FANTASTIC 2019 CRUISES DEPARTURE BASED DEPARTURE CRUISE LINE DESTINATION SHIP NIGHTS FROM (PP) BENEFIT DATE ON POINT Short Break Ventura 1 Feb 2019 4 £379* Balcony Southampton Royal Sampler Independence of the Seas 25 May 2019 3 £399* Interior Southampton Scandinavia Sapphire Princess 29 Jun 2019 7 £549* £50pp low deposit Inside Southampton Mediterranean Medley MSC Meraviglia 28 Jan 2019 10 £649* Includes flights** Interior Luton Norwegian Fjords Britannia 20 Jul 2019 7 £699* Inside Southampton Norwegian Fjords Silhouette 27 Apr 2019 7 £789* Inside Southampton Greek Isles Rhapsody of the Seas 28 Sep 2019 7 £795* Interior Manchester The Transatlantic Crossing Queen Mary 2 21 Apr 2019 7 £899* Includes flights** Inside London Heathrow Western Mediterranean Norwegian Epic 27 Oct 2019 7 £1,215* AllPremium Inclusive^ Inside Manchester Adriatic and Ionian Gems Veendam 28 Apr 2019 7 £1,259* Interior Civitavecchia (Rome) £1,595* Includes Regional Danube Waltz Viking Prestige 5 May 2019 7 flights** standard Flights available European Rhapsody Sirena 15 Jul 2019 10 £2,619* Includes flights** Inside London Gatwick THOMASCO OK.COM | STORES NATIONWIDE | 0800 916 0618 Terms & Conditions: *See below for general terms and conditions. ^NCL - Premium All Inclusive services at a value of more than £1,200 per stateroom based on 2 adults sharing on a 7-night cruise in stateroom categories up to Mini Suite and the current retail prices charged on board as well as the applicable discretionary service charge. Any charges for flights, hotels and transfers may be requested at time of booking. **Flights are based on flying from stated airport unless stated otherwise and regional flight supplements will apply. ^^£50pp low deposit applies to all passengers. If cruise falls within 90 days before departure, then full balance would be required as per standard terms and conditions. Offer is available from 21st December 2018 - 28th February 2019. Thomas Cook Cruise ABTA L8164 is acting as booking agent for ATOL protected cruise companies. Only those cruise holidays that include a flight are ATOL protected. *’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). The information on cruises and cruise offers featured in this magazine is supplied to Thomas Cook Cruise by the named cruise companies and they are responsible for the accuracy of that information. 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.
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