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FREEPHONE 08000 24 24 24 glENtONHOlidays.cOm *Conditions apply TradiTional ocean cruising from your fronT door * cRuisE cOllEctiON 2016 RECOMMEND A FRIEND RECEIVE A £10 HOLIDAY VOUCHER PLUS £10 OFF FOR YOUR FRIEND!* BOOK NOW FOR 2016 CRUISES FROM £599

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FREEPHONE 08000 24 24 24 glENtONHOlidays.cOm

*Conditions apply

TradiTional ocean cruising from your fronT door*cRuisE cOllEctiON 2016

RECOMMENDA FRIEND

RECEIVE A £10 HOLIDAY

VOUCHERPLUS £10 OFF

FOR YOUR FRIEND!*

BOOK NOW FOR

2016

CRUISES FROM £599

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*Terms & Conditions apply

GLENTON’s 2016 cruise collection presents another amazing selection of idyllic holidays on the ocean waves. Whether you live in Scotland, the North East of England or Yorkshire, we have an incredible range of innovative itineraries sailing you to exotic destinations from local ports. On top of that, with our home pickup service, you won’t even have to worry about getting to the harbour. Be prepared, as you’re going to be truly spoilt for choice with the thrilling cruise itineraries on the following pages. Sail around the Mediterranean, glide into sophisticated cities, voyage across the Arctic Circle, discover Canada, explore Iceland or soak up the sun in the Canaries.

Once again we’re delighted to team up with our cruise partners Cruise & Maritime Voyages and Fred.Olsen. Plus new for 2016 – all our Fred. Olsen cruises come complete with an all inclusive drinks package, offering you unbeatable value!

cHOicE OF dEPaRtuRE PORtsYou’ll be delighted with our variety of cruises and departure dates sailing from Greenock, Rosyth, Leith, Liverpool, Newcastle, Hull and London Tilbury.

dOOR tO dOOR* sERvicEYour holiday starts in style when a driver picks you up from your own front door – available to customers in the following areas:

�Scotland: Within 35 miles of Glasgow, Paisley, Hamilton, Edinburgh, East Kilbride or Dunfermline.

North�East: Within 20 miles of Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Newcastle or Sunderland.

�Yorkshire: Within 20 miles of Leeds or 5 miles of York.

TradiTioNal��ocEaN�cruiSiNg��from�Your��froNT�door

FREE HOliday iNsuRaNcE OPtiON All GLENTON holidays include a free holiday insurance option – just part of the service that makes us stand out from the crowd. For full terms & conditions please see the main GLENTON brochure.

tOtal PEacE OF miNd All GLENTON holidays include the financial protection afforded by our ABTA membership.

Book with an un-bonded company and you could well be risking your holiday and your hard earned cash.

BOOKiNg is EasyCaLL Our friendly holiday advisors on

FREEPHONE 08000 24 24 24Lines are open Mon - Fri 9am - 6.30pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, 11am - 4pm on Sun and Bank Holidays.

COME IN Visit us at our travel shop which is located at 28 Gordon Street in the heart of Glasgow centre or Normanton, Yorkshire.

HOW tO PayWe accept payment by cheque or card (Switch, Solo, Delta, Visa or Mastercard) or in person at the GLENTON travel centre in Glasgow. or Normanton. Please note there is no charge to pay by debit card (including Switch, Solo and Delta) however all credit cards incur a 2% handling fee. Please make cheques payable to GLENTON, writing your booking reference on the reverse and mail to FREEPOST GLENTON (no stamp required).

dEPOsitsA non refundable deposit of £200 per person (for cruise durations of up to 9 days) is payable at the time of booking, within fourteen weeks prior to departure. For durations of 10 days or more a higher deposit will apply.

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DaYS aT SEa…Learn the forgotten art of relaxation as you wind down and take life at your own pace on board a Fred.Olsen ship where facilities include: swimming pools, jacuzzis, golfing nets, informative port lectures, shopping arcade, library, card room, arts & crafts venue, spa treatments and fitness centre. Not all facilities are available on all ships - please ask our reservations staff

for facilities aboard specific vessels.

BON aPPETIT…From formal to more relaxed, you’ll find a tempting range of dining choices on board. Award-winning chefs ensure a feast is always in store with mouthwatering menus from international cuisine.

STaRRY, STaRRY NIGHTS…When night falls, relax and soak up the top quality entertainment in the lounge where a shimmering stage backdrop highlights spectacular cabaret shows. Whether you fancy classical music, dancing to a lively beat, chilling out with a cocktail or trying your luck in the casino there is something to suit everyone.

COMFORTaBLE CaBINS…All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned with hairdryer and television.

PREsENtiNg BOudiccaA truly world class cruise ship, Boudicca’s large windows light up the elegant décor of the spacious lounges and a teak promenade deck stretches around her, giving a feeling of freedom.

PREsENtiNg BlacK WatcHSleek and sophisticated with an intimate ambience, Black Watch is a classy vessel with a low key observation lounge along with impressively furnished bars and restaurants.

PREsENtiNg BalmORal Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, Balmoral is Fred.Olsen’s largest and newest ship boast-ing generous public areas and an extensive promenade deck.

aLL OUR FRED.OLSEN CRUISES FOR 2016 aRE “aLL INCLUSIvE”. DRINKS aRE:•�in�the�Bars�– Selection of soft drinks by the glass: Pepsi, lemonade, tonic water, juices and mineral/spring water. Selected red, white and rosé wine by the glass. Selected branded beers in cans or on draught. House spirits: white rum, gin, vodka, whisky, brandy. •�in�the�restaurants�&�Buffets�–�Selection of soft drinks, mineral/spring water & juices by the glass. Selected red, white and rosè wine by the glass. Selected branded canned beers. Plus discounted drinks – Guests with All Inclusive can save 50% off premium & branded drinks, red and white wines (not champagne or sparkling wine), cocktails and bottled water.Terms & Conditions apply, please ask for details.

FRED.OLSEN all FREd.OlsEN sHiPs PROudly dElivER tHE cOmPaNy’s cRuisiNg valuEs OF FRiENdliNEss aNd iNtimacy.

NEW FOR 2016

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12 Days from £1489Tue 31 May 2016Inside Twin £1489Outside Twin £1669

Superior Outside Twin £1869Single cabin on request

Holiday code: OCBL1611

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Holiday Highlights: Reykjavik • Isafjordur • Akureyri • Crossing the Arctic Circle • Seyðisfjörður • Cruising Cape Enniberg • Faroe Islands

Discover magical Iceland, take in mystical fjords, cross the Arctic Circle and spot elusive wildlife. Ports of call begin with the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik, a modern city spread across a peninsula. An overnight stop means you’ll have time to take in amazing sights such as the Great Geyser, Thingvellir National Park and the Blue Lagoon spa. From here we continue to pretty Isafjordur, home to Arctic foxes, seals and seabirds. Cruising on, we drop anchor at Akureyri, a town boasting the world’s most northerly botanic garden. Our adventure continues across the Arctic Circle, arriving at Seyðisfjörður, a historic settlement nestling in a bowl of mountains. Our final port is scenic Klaksvik, the Faroe Islands second largest town.

FROM £1489

8 Days from £999Mon 30 May 2016Inside Twin £999Outside Twin £1059

Superior Outside Twin £1199Inside Single £1329

Holiday code: OCBD1608

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Holiday Highlights: Belfast • Killybegs • Cobh (Cork) • Dublin

North and South, Belfast and Dublin, discover the delights on both sides of the Irish border on this intriguing early summer cruise. Dublin boasts a wealth of attractions such as Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and a Leprechaun Museum as well as a plethora of pubs. Our overnight stay ensures you’ll have plenty of time to discover the Fair City and sample the legendary craic. Boudicca then slips into Cobh, home to a magnificent cathedral and from where you can head to the seaport city of Cork. Picturesque Killibegs is a hidden gem with an enchanting harbour and a deep maritime history. Bustling Belfast presents the opportunity to visit the fascinating Titanic Experience or the astounding Giant’s Causeway.

FROM £999

6 Days from £849Thu 26 May 2016 Inside Twin £849Outside Twin £899

Superior Outside Twin £1039Inside Single £1149

Holiday code: OCBL1610

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THE EMERaLD ISLES Sail from liverpool aboard boudicca

ICELaNDIC WILDLIFE, FaLLS & HOT SPRINGSSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

Holiday Highlights: Cruising Lysefjord, Pulpit Rock & Kjerag Boulder • Bergen • Cruising Hardangerfjord, Maurangerfjord, Fureberg Waterfall, Hidrasund, Strandsfjorden, Fiekkefjorden & Stolsfjorden

The dazzling scenery of Norway’s spectacular Fjordland in springtime is one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the world. Cruise through majestic fjords such as Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord and Maurangerfjord and feast your eyes on landmarks like the Preikestolen flat mountain plateau, the mesmerising Furebergfossen Waterfall and the Kjerag Boulder – a huge rock wedged precariously in a vast mountain crevice. Enjoy a stop at the beautiful city of Bergen in time for the annual International Festival, celebrating music, theatre, dance, opera and the arts. An extra treat is the tranquil village of Eidfjord with its backdrop of towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

FROM £849

NORWEGIaN FjORDS & INTERNaTIONaL FESTIvaLSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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14 Days from £1689Sat 2 Jul 2016Inside Twin £1689Outside Twin £1739Superior Outside Twin £1999

Balcony Twin £2399Single Inside £2399Single Outside £2829

Holiday code: OCBD1611

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Holiday Highlights: The Azores • Madeira • Lisbon • Oporto

This sun soaked ocean adventure glides along the delightful coasts of the Azores, Madeira and Portugal. The amazing Azores boast gorgeous beaches and a lush hinterland with cascading waterfalls. Fabulous Funchal is the pastel painted capital of the “floating garden” of Madeira, home to exotic plants and flowers. As we reach the Portuguese mainland, enjoy a stop in Lisbon, where you’ll find grand architecture, tree-lined avenues and elegant squares. Enjoy the intriguing honeycomb of cobbled streets in the old Moorish quarter and the bohemian mood of the Bairro Alto. We also glide into luscious Leixoes, gateway to historic Oporto.

FROM £1689

12 Days from £1399Tue 28 Jun 2016 Inside Twin £1399Outside Twin £1499

Superior Outside Twin £1699Inside Single £1899

Holiday code: OCBL1614

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Holiday Highlights: Guernsey • Lisbon • Leixoes • Vigo • El Ferrol

A relaxing summer cruise taking in delightful St Peter’s Port where you’ll find cobbled streets and a laid back ambience in Guernsey’s pretty main town. Sailing on, we reach the graceful city of Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus with its striking blend of modern and ancient architecture. Another taste of Portugal is in store when we drop anchor at Leixoes from where you might like to visit Oporto, a town renowned for its fortified wines. Reaching Spain, we glide into Vigo, home to medieval churches and baroque palaces. Our final treat is El Ferrol, a quaint, pretty and compact little city and a delight to explore.

FROM £1399

11 Days from £1399Sat 18 Jun 2016Inside Twin £1399Outside Twin £1499

Superior Outside Twin £1789Single Inside £1979

Holiday code: OCBL1613

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SPaIN, PORTUGaL & GUERNSEYSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

PORTUGUESE ISLaNDS & CITIESSail from GreeNock aboard boudicca

Holiday Highlights: Dover • Guernsey • Falmouth • Dublin • Holyhead (Anglesey) • Cruising Fingal’s Cave • Invergordon • Rosyth (Edinburgh)

Long, light nights and fascinating sightseeing are on the cards along with the chance to visit ancient fortifications as we sail around the British Isles. First up is Dover, home to the famous White Cliffs and a 12th century castle. Guernsey boasts tiered gardens and chic cafés, Falmouth is our gateway to treats like the Eden Project and then we arrive in Dublin Fair City with its imposing fortress, leprechaun museum and Guinness Storehouse. Wales delivers Anglesey oozing natural beauty and pretty villages before we cruise past mystical Fingal’s Cave. Arriving at Invergordon, you might like to visit Dunrobin Castle or sail on Loch Ness. Finally, we glide into Rosyth from where you can explore Edinburgh, home to a UNESCO listed Old Town.

FROM £1399

BRITISH ISLES CaSTLE CRUISESail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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16 Days from £1749Fri 12 Aug 2016Inside Twin £1749Outside Twin £1879

Outside Superior Twin £2199Inside Single £2599

Holiday code: OCBL1618

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Holiday Highlights: La Coruna • Leixoes (Oporto) • Madeira • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Lanzarote • Lisbon

Our first treat on this summer cruise is La Coruna where you’ll find the soaring Tower of Hercules. We sail on to the bustling seaport of Leixoes, our gateway to historic Oporto. Then it’s a tasty slice of Madeira as we drop anchor at quaint Funchal on this flower blanketed isle. We continue through the ocean waves to the sun-drenched Canaries. Top up your tan amidst the beauty of Santa Cruz on Tenerife, explore bustling Las Palmas, capital of the mini-continent of Gran Canaria and be awe-struck by the lunar like landscapes of Lanzarote. Our final port is Lisbon characterised by its labyrinth of cobbled alleyways.

FROM £1749

9 Days from £1199Fri 15 Jul 2016Inside Twin £1199Outside Twin £1259Superior Outside £1459

Balcony Cabin £1719Inside Single £1699Outside Single £2059

Holiday code: OCBD1612

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Holiday Highlights: Olden • Cruising Nordfjord • Flåm • Bergen • Kirkwall

A delightful day on the ocean waves brings you to picturesque Olden where a trip to the million-years-old cascading Briksdals Glacier is not to be missed. Sailing on through mind blowing fjords, we arrive at Flåm at the head of the Aurlandsfjord. This tiny village claims Norway’s oldest church and its mountain railway climbs over twenty kilometres passing the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to Myrdal Station. Later, Boudicca glides into the vibrant Hanseatic City of Bergen where the UNESCO listed Bryggen Wharf is a joy to explore. Our final call is at Kirkwall, capital of the Orkneys and home to Stone Age Skara Brae.

FROM £1199

15 Days from £1799Sat 9 Jul 2016Inside Twin £1799Outside Twin £1949

Outside Superior Twin £2299Inside Single £2699

Holiday code: OCBL1615

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NORWEGIaN FjORDS & THE ORKNEY ISLESSail from GreeNock aboard boudicca

SPaIN, PORTUGaL & THE CaNaRY ISLaNDSSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

Holiday Highlights: Alesund • Seven Sisters Mountain Range • Crossing the Arctic Circle • Tromsø • Honningsvog • Pyramiden • Longyearbyen • Barentsburg • Trondheim • Geiranger • Seven Sisters Waterfall

First delight is Alesund, one of Norway’s most striking ports with towers, turrets and medieval faḉades. This dramatic cruise continues past pastel painted villages, soaring mountains, across the Arctic Circle and onwards to the Black Glacier. Next port is Tromsø, a cultural hub and home to Norway’s northernmost university as well as a cathedral shaped like an iceberg. Then we’re on the top of the world at Honningsvog and enjoying the midnight sun. Sailing on through North Cape, past Bear Island, we reach the Russian ghost town of Pyramiden and later the settlements of Longyearbyen and Barentsburg. Other treats include the former capital of Trondheim, UNESCO site of Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters Waterfall.

FROM £1799

THE WONDERS OF SPITSBERGENSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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10 Days from £1419 Thu 25 Aug 2016Inside cabins on requestOutside Twin £1419

Superior Outside Twin £1649Single Inside £1919

Holiday code: OCBW1613

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Holiday Highlights: Klaksvik • Seyðisfjörður • Akureyri • Reykjavik

Known as the “Land of Fire and Ice”, Iceland features some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes with vast ice caps, geothermal hot springs, bubbling mud pools, active volcanoes and spouting geysers. Nineteenth century Seyðisfjörður is home to reindeer, a mystical lake and the Vatnajokull glacier. Akureyri boast the planet’s most northerly botanic gardens while Reykjavik, the capital, has a charming old town, an excellent art museum and the Imagine Peace Tower, dedicated to John Lennon. Calling in at picturesque Klaksvik, the second largest town on the Faroes, kicks off this scenic voyage.

FROM £1419

6 Days from £899 Sat 20 Aug 2016Inside Twin £899Outside Twin £919

Superior Outside Twin £1019Single Inside £1159

Holiday code: OCBW1612

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Holiday Highlights: Flåm • Gudvangen • Olden

Meander through Norway’s spectacular fjordland on this short summer sailing and feast your eyes on some of the prettiest vistas that grace this stunning region. Flåm nestles between high cliffs streaked with waterfalls and is the terminus for the mighty Flåm railway that climbs an amazing gradient to reach Myrdal. Gudvangen is a former Viking trading village tucked away in a heavenly recess of the great Sognefjord, while Olden is just twelve miles from the Briksdal Glacier which is flanked by gushing waterfalls.

FROM £899

17 Days from £202914 May 2016 Twin Inside £2029Twin Outside £2089

Single Inside £2809Junior Suite £2909

Holiday code: OCBD1607

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NORWEGIaN FjORDSSail from roSyth aboard black watch

a TaSTE OF ICELaNDSail from roSyth aboard black watch

Holiday Highlights: Killibegs • St John’s, Newfoundland • St Pierre • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Corner Brook • Red Bay, Labrador • Belfast

This exciting ocean adventure with a cleverly crafted itinerary affords the chance to discover three Canadian provinces on one fascinating cruise. Experience the old world charm of St John’s - Newfoundland’s capital city, encounter five centuries of history in St Pierre and look forward to gliding into peaceful Red Bay. Sydney, Nova Scotia, is home to Gaelic speaking descendants of Scottish settlers as well as the fascinating Alexander Graham Bell Museum while Corner Brook boasts a cliff top Captain Cook Monument that looks out over the Bay of Islands. This exceptional sailing is bookended by stops in inspiring Ireland.

FROM £2029

RUGGED & RURaL CaNaDa Sail from liverpool aboard boudicca

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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14 Days from £1769Sat 10 Sep 2016Twin Inside £1769Twin Outside £1849

Superior Twin Outside £2129Single Inside £2549

Holiday code: OCBW1615

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Holiday Highlights: Copenhagen • Helsinki • St Petersburg • Riga • Oslo

This unforgettable voyage takes us to the fairy tale cities of the beautiful Baltic region along with an overnight stay in St Petersburg and the chance to see the Russian ballet. Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid greets us as we arrive in the city of Hans Christian Andersen then it’s onwards to Helsinki where you’ll find the onion-domed Uspensky Cathedral dominating the harbourside skyline. St Petersburg boasts the Peter and Paul Fortress and the battleship Aurora. We then visit medieval Riga, where you’ll find a historic centre with the most amazing spread of art nouveau buildings in Europe. Our cruise concludes with a stop at Oslo, capital of Norway and home to the Viking Ship Museum.

FROM £1769

8 Days from £1099 Sat 3 Sep 2016Twin Inside £1099Twin Outside £1179

Superior Twin Outside £1329Single Inside £1499

Holiday code: OCBW1614

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Holiday Highlights: Cruising Lysefjord, Pulpit Rock & Kjerag Boulder, Hardangerfjord, Maurangerfjord & Fureberg Waterfall • Flåm • Olden • Geiranger • Seven Sisters Waterfall • Cruising Geirangerfjord & past Standafjellet Mountain

Promising breathtaking scenery, this spectacular cruise showcases the magnificence of the Norwegian fjords along with a sprinkling of the pretty villages that create a vibrant ring of colour along the coastline. Flåm is famed for its mountain railway that climbs past Kjosfossen Waterfall, Olden is our gateway to famous Briksdal Glacier and quaint Geiranger enjoys the most incredibly stunning setting.

FROM £1099

8 Days from £1099 Sat 27 Aug 2016Inside Twin £1099Outside Twin £1169

Superior Outside Twin £1399Single cabin on request

Holiday code: OCBL1619

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SCENIC SIGHTS OF NORWaY’S FjORDLaNDSail from roSyth aboard black watch

SCaNDINavIaN CaPITaLS & ST PETERSBURGSail from roSyth aboard black watch

Holiday Highlights: Flåm • Olden • Molde • Bergen

This sightseeing sailing is the perfect introduction to cruising and to the beauty of the Norwegian fjords with the added charm of scenic railways. A day at sea takes you to Flåm, a picturesque town with a mountain railway full of zig-zags and tunnels that climbs 2,800 feet past the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to Myrdal Station. Gliding on through awesome fjords, we arrive at popular Olden where a trip to the million-years-old cascading Briksdals Glacier is not to be missed. Arriving at Molde, the town of roses and jazz, you might like to board the Rauma Railway to be whisked through stunning countryside to the fabled Troll Mountains. A stop at the Hanseatic port of Bergen is the icing on the cake of an unforgettable holiday.

FROM £1099

SCENIC RaILWaYS & PHENOMENaL FjORDSSail from NewcaStle aboard balmoral

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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26 Days from £2939 Mon 06 June 2016 Twin inside £2939Twin Outside £3049Junior Suite £4329

Single Inside £3979Single Outside £5879

Holiday code: OCBD1609

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Holiday Highlights: Gibraltar • Cartagena • Sicily • Corfu • Montenegro • Hvar • Venice • Split • Dubrovnik • Valetta • Malaga • Cadiz

Sample the delights of both the Adriatic and Mediterranean on this shimmering sail. Gibraltar on the tip of the Iberian Peninsula offers historic caves and Barbary apes, the walled town of Cartagena is watched over by a medieval castle and the Maltese capital of Valetta is home to impressive Grand Harbour. The centerpiece on this unforgettable voyage treats you to one of the most iconic “sail ins” in the world as you slip gracefully into the World Heritage City of Venice. An overnight stop here allows plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere in St Mark’s Square and treat yourself to a gondola ride through the enchanting waterways. Add on Corfu and the cream of Croatia and you have a sizzling summer sailing.

FROM £2939

9 Days from £1129Fri 30 Sep 2016Twin Inside £1129Twin Outside £1149

Superior Twin Outside £1329Single Inside £1509

Holiday code: OCBD1619

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Holiday Highlights: El Ferrol • Bilbao (Getxo) • La Rochelle (La Pallice) • Lorient

Make the most of the last of the autumn sunshine on this escape to the bluer skies of Spain and France. First up is El Ferrol, a quaint, pretty and compact little city in northwest Spain and a delight to explore. Sailing on, we arrive at Getxo, a lovely seaside resort with historic monuments and the gateway to Bilbao, home to the Guggenheim Museum. Reaching France, we glide into La Pallice, a fourteenth century port and from where you might like to visit the medieval harbour town of La Rochelle. Lorient, our final stop, is a former German U-boat base that was extensively bombed during the war and is now awash with post 1950s architecture along with museums and galleries.

FROM £1129

8 Days from £1099Fri 23 Sep 2016Twin Inside £1099Twin Outside £1199

Superior Twin Outside £1299Single Inside £1499

Holiday code: OCBW1616

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FRENCH & SPaNISH ESCaPESail from liverpool aboard boudicca

vENICE & ISLaNDS OF THE aDRIaTIC Sail from liverpool aboard boudicca

Holiday Highlights: Bergen • Flåm • Olden • Molde

Enjoy the charm of scenic railways and feast your eyes on the natural beauty of the impossibly pretty Norwegian fjords with the added bonus of a stop at the Hanseatic port of Bergen. Flåm, a picturesque town boasts a mountain railway full of zig-zags and tunnels that climbs 2,800 feet past the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to Myrdal Station. Gliding on through awesome fjords, we arrive at popular Olden where a trip to the million-years-old cascading Briksdals Glacier is not to be missed. Arriving at Molde, the town of roses and jazz, you might like to board the Rauma Railway to be whisked through stunning countryside to the fabled Troll Mountains.

FROM £1099

SCENIC RaILWaYS & PHENOMENaL FjORDSSail from roSyth aboard black watch

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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22 Days from £2099Sun 20 Nov 2016Twin Inside £2099Twin Outside £2199

Twin Superior Outside £2499Single Inside £2899

Holiday code: OCBD1622

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Holiday Highlights: Oporto • Madeira • Cape Verde Islands • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Lanzarote • Lisbon • Vigo

Treat yourself to three glorious weeks of warm winter sunshine on this blissful escape. Experience the history and culture of the Portuguese cities of Oporto and Lisbon along with the beauty of the floating garden of Madeira. Discover the quaint towns and way of life of the distinctive Cape Verde islands when you call in at the port city of Mindelo and Praia, capital of the archipelago. Top up your tan as you cruise a hat trick of Canarian Islands stopping off at Santa Cruz where you might fancy the cable car ride to the top of Mount Teide, Las Palmas, home to grand architecture and finally Lanzarote with its lunar-like landscape. A stop at Vigo on the Spanish mainland completes this winter sunshine cruise.

FROM £2099

14 Days from £1459Mon 7 Nov 2016Twin Inside £1459Twin Outside £1499

Twin Superior Outside £1739Single Inside £1999

Holiday code: OCBD1621

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Holiday Highlights: Lisbon • Morocco • Lanzarote • Tenerife • Madeira • Oporto

Beat the autumn blues and sail south into the sunset on this balmy cruise. First port of call is historic Lisbon with its grand avenues, elegant squares and intriguing honeycomb of cobbled streets in the old Moorish quarter. Relax onboard as your floating hotel sails you to Agadir where you’ll find everything from a huge sandy beach and seaside promenade to opulent palaces, ancient tombs and revered mosques. After time in the sundrenched Canaries with its moon-like landscapes we cruise to the floating garden of Madeira then glide into the lively port of Leixoes, from where you can visit Oporto.

FROM £1459

17 Days from £1799Wed 12 Oct 2016Twin Inside £1799Twin Outside £1999

Twin Superior Outside £2169Balcony Cabin £2899

Holiday code: OCBW1618

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MOROCCO, PORTUGaL & THE CaNaRIESSail from liverpool aboard boudicca

CaNaRIES & CaPE vERDESail from liverpool aboard boudicca

Holiday Highlights: Honfleur • Lisbon • Lanzarote • Tenerife • La Palma • Madeira • Oporto

This autumn sailing promises lashings of sunshine, elegant cities, sandy beaches and tropical flowers. We call in firstly at the pretty French harbour town of Honfleur from where you might like to visit Monet’s house, before arriving at Lisbon with its grand avenues and elegant squares. Cruising on to the Canaries, look forward to stops in Lanzarote with its volcanic landscape and sparkling Tenerife, an idyllic island boasting banana plantations and snow-capped El Teide. Luscious La Palma has colonial buildings and opulent merchants’ houses. From here, it’s another taste of Portugal as we soak up the timeless charm of Funchal, capital of Madeira, before gliding into Leixoes, our gateway to historic Oporto.

FROM £1799

FRaNCE, PORTUGaL & THE CaNaRY ISLaNDSSail from roSyth aboard black watch

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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SaILING FROM LIvERPOOL aBOaRD BOUDICCa

Say “ho, ho, ho,” to winter snow and escape the dark December days on this sun-drenched festive season cruise. Enjoy contrasting ports like Vigo, Cadiz, exotic Morocco, the Canaries and Madeira. All you have to do is relax and soak up the rays while the friendly crew take care of the seasonal festivities. Celebrate Christmas week sailing around the “Fortunate Islands” dropping anchor at Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Tenerife and unspoilt La Palma. Then raise a glass to 2017 and enjoy Madeira’s spectacular Hogmanay firework display from the comfort of your floating hotel when Boudicca glides into Funchal.

CaNaRIES CHRIStMaS & fuNchal fireworkS

Your Holiday Itinerary Sun 18 Dec: We make our way to Liverpool where your cruise ship awaits you.Mon 19 – tue 20 Dec: Enjoy a relaxing couple of days making use of Boudicca’s superb facilities.Wed 21 Dec: Vigo is today’s port of call where you’ll find an historic old quarter and a modern marina. thu 22 Dec: Soak up the rays as you cruise the ocean waves.Fri 23 Dec: We arrive in authentic Cadiz where you might like to take in a flamenco show or visit Seville.Christmas Eve: It’s colourful Casablanca today, a unique blend of ancient and modern. Perhaps visit the glorious Hassan II mosque, home to the world’s tallest minaret with a laser beam pointing to Mecca.Christmas Day: Enjoy life on the ocean waves and tuck into Christmas lunch.Boxing Day: Boudicca arrives at Arrecife in lunar-like Lanzarote. Maybe hop aboard a camel and explore Timanfaya National Park!tue 27 Dec: Today it’s luscious Las Palmas, capital of Gran Canaria where a visit to the rolling sand dunes of Maspalomas is just one of the options.Wed 28 Dec: The port of San Sebastian beckons, capital of

little La Gomera. Quaint, colourful, vibrant and the onetime home of Christopher Columbus, you will be absolutely charmed.thu 29 Dec: Santa Cruz is our treat as we arrive at Tenerife. Largest of the Canaries, this idyllic island features banana and pineapple plantations and snow-capped El Teide - why not catch the cable car to the summit of Spain’s highest mountain?Fri 30 Dec: Our highlight today is Santa Cruz de la Palma, one of the prettiest towns in the archipelago.Hogmanay: The delights keep coming as we arrive in the timeless charm of Funchal, capital of Madeira. This ‘floating garden’ is awash with subtropical flowers. Look forward to tonight’s spectacular fireworks display!Sun 1 Jan – Wed 4 Jan: Make the most of the final days of your holiday cruising the ocean waves.thu 5 Jan: We arrive back in Liverpool from where you return home.

FROM £2699

19 Days from only £2699Sun 18 Dec 2016 Twin Inside £2699Twin Outside £2799

Twin Superior Outside £3199Single Inside £3699

Holiday code: OCBD1626

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PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • INCLUSIvE DRINkS PaCkagE • DooR to DooR* SERvICE • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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DaYS aT SEa…You’ll never be bored aboard a Cruise & Maritime Voyages ship with facilities including: swimming pools, whirlpools, internet café, wellness centre, informative port lectures, shopping arcade, library, card room and extensive deck areas.

BON aPPETIT…From formal to more relaxed, expert chefs conjure up delicious meals that change daily and will appeal to all palates.

STaRRY, STaRRY NIGHTS…When night falls, sip a pre-dinner cocktail in one of the inviting bars. After dining, the showtime team of singers, dancers and speciality acts will present a snappily choreographed extravaganza. Alternatively, enjoy some classical music in the piano bar or dance the night away.

COMFORTaBLE CaBINS…All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned with hairdryer and television.

PREsENtiNg maRcO POlO

With her traditional handsome profile, teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull, Marco Polo is a fully stabilized classic ocean liner with comfortable lounges and elegantly furnished bars and restaurants.

PREsENtiNg magEllaN

Magnificent Magellan boasts expansive wooded deck areas giving a real sense of spaciousness. Inside you’ll find a choice of bars and restaurants along with panoramic observation zones.

CRUISE & MaRITIME vOYaGES cRuisE & maRitimE vOyagEs Has gaiNEd aN ENviaBlE REPutatiON FOR OFFERiNg gREat valuE scENic cRuisiNg HOlidays FROm cONvENiENt uK PORts.

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24All CMV prices are correct as 14/07/15. Prices are per person, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice.

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Holiday Highlights: Dundee • Tórshavn • Seydisfjördur • Akureyri • Isafjördur • Reykjavik • Heimaey • Lerwick • Kirkwall

Visit the far flung Faroes, discover magical Iceland and see the Westmann, Shetland and Orkney archipelagos on this oceanic adventure. Scenic Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes, is home to riveting Norse House while Seydisfjördur is an Icelandic village cradled by mountains and surrounded by reindeer territory. Visit the world’s most northerly botanic gardens at Akureyri then soak up the unexpected urban feel in isolated Isafjördur. Onwards to Reykjavik, a modern city spread across a peninsula where mind blowing excursions include the Great Geyser and the Blue Lagoon. Heimaey, largest of the Westmann islands, has a natural seawall beneath still smouldering Eldfell volcano created by lava flow. Final stops are Lerwick where sights include Clichimin Broch pictish fort and finally the Orkney capital of Kirkwall.

FROM £999

9 Days from £649

13 Days from £999

Sat 16 Apr 2016

Sun 24 Apr 2016

Holiday code: OCMG613

Holiday code: OCMG614

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Holiday Highlights: Dundee • Ulvik • cruising Hardangerfjord • Eidfjord • cruising Sognefjord • Flåm • cruising Naeroyfjord to view Gudvangen • cruising Geirangerfjord • Geiranger • Bergen

Enjoy Norway’s spectacular fjords in all their glory on this very special April Cruise. Spring is the perfect season to witness rushing waterfalls tumbling into the fjords’ mirror-calm waters and admire lush green hills surrounded by rugged mountains with snow-capped peaks. Bergen, the “fjord capital”, Sognefjord, the “King of the Fjords” and Geirangerfjord, perhaps the most beautiful of them all are complemented by a visit to Flåm where you might care to board the amazing railway, full of zig-zags and tunnels.

FROM £649

8 Days from £599Sat 2 Apr and Sat 9 April 2016 Holiday code: OCMG611/2

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FjORDLaND SPLENDOURSail from NewcaStle aboard maGellaN

ICELaND & NORTHERN ISLES Sail from NewcaStle aboard maGellaN

Holiday Highlights: Dundee • Ulvik • cruising Hardangerfjord • Eidfjord • cruising Sognefjord • Flåm • cruising Naeroyfjord to view Gudvangen • Bergen

This spectacular cruise promises breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring landscapes as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Norway in springtime. Exciting ports of call include cosmopolitan Bergen, set amongst seven hills with medieval houses, colonnaded shops and lively cafés lining the cobbled streets. Picturesque Flåm boasts a mountain railway that climbs 2,800 feet past the spectacular Kjosfossen Waterfall to Myrdal Station with fantastic views back across the fjord. Add on viewing Gudvangen and a fascinating stop at the popular tourist destination of Eidfjord where the mountains reflect in the deep blue fjords, and you’ve all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday with splendid panoramas.

FROM £599

MajESTIC FjORDLaND Sail from NewcaStle aboard maGellaN

Twin Inside £599Superior Twin Inside £739Premium Twin Inside £769Single Inside £899

Twin Outside £799Superior Twin Outside £959Premium Twin Outside £1089Single Outside £1139

Twin Inside £649Superior Twin Inside £779Premium Twin Inside £809Single Inside £989

Twin Outside £969Superior Twin Outside £1089Premium Twin Outside £1219Single Outside £1299

Twin Inside £999Superior Twin Inside £1199Premium Twin Inside £1259Single Inside £1499

Twin Outside £1299Superior Twin Outside £1539Premium Outside £1799 Single Outside £1899

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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Holiday Highlights: Bergen • Molde • cruising Romsdalsfjord • Åndalsnes • cruising Geirangerfjord • Geranger • cruising Sognefjord • Flåm • cruising Nordfjord • Olden

Feast your eyes on phenomenal fjords where gushing waterfalls tumble into mirror-calm waters and visit the enchanting villages that add a kaleidoscope of colour to this much-loved region. Bergen, the “fjord capital”, Sognefjord, the “King of the Fjords” and Geirangerfjord, perhaps the most beautiful of them all are complemented by a visit to Flåm where you might care to board the amazing railway, full of zig-zags and tunnels. Picturesque Olden is where a trip to the million-years-old Briksdals Glacier is not to be missed while Molde, the town of roses and jazz, offers the chance to be whisked through stunning countryside aboard the Rauma Railway to the fabled Troll Mountains.

FROM £669

9 Days from £669 Sun 15 May 2016 Holiday code: OCMP612

15 Days from £949 Fri 6 May 2016 Holiday code: OCMG615

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FjORDLaND SPLENDOUR Sail from hull aboard marco polo

Holiday Highlights: Copenhagen • Warnemünde for Berlin • Tallinn • St Petersburg • Helsinki • Stockholm • Aarhus

This fascinating cruise takes in the Scandinavian kingdoms and the former communist states of Russia, East Germany and Estonia. Be greeted by the Little Mermaid statue as you arrive in wonderful Copenhagen, choose to visit Berlin and see the Brandenburg Gate and the infamous wall then lose yourself in the enchanting medieval quarter in Tallinn. An overnight stay in regal St Petersburg allows time to see the wealth of attractions such as the battleship Aurora where the guns signalled the outbreak of the 1917 revolution. Helsinki’s skyline is towered over by the Uspensky Cathedral while Stockholm is spread over fourteen islands connected by fifty bridges. Final stop is in vibrant Aarhus where the waterfront is a delight to explore.

FROM £1049

BaLTIC CITIES & ST PETERSBURG Sail from NewcaStle aboard maGellaN

30 Days from £2199Fri 26 Aug 2016 Holiday code: OCMP624

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Holiday Highlights: Greenock • Belfast • St. John’s • Halifax • Charlottetown • Gaspé • Cruising St. Lawrence River • Québec • Montréal • Saguenay • Sept Îles • Havre St Pierre • Cap-aux-Meules • Sydney • Corner Brook • L’Anse aux Meadows • Cobh

Experience the amazing landscapes of captivating Canada whilst cruising along the St Lawrence – one of the longest rivers in the world. Highlights include Sydney, Nova Scotia, home to Gaelic speaking descendants of Scottish settlers and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around historic Charlottetown then discover the stunning landscapes of Gaspé where you’ll find craggy cliffs and rocky coves along with circling colonies of seabirds. Montréal has an authentic old town while French-influenced Quebec is the only walled city in North America. Go whale watching off the coast of Saguenay, admire the beauty of the Mingan archipelago at Havre St Pierre and see Captain Cook’s monument in Newfoundland. Awesome!

FROM £2199

CaNaDa IN THE FaLL Sail from GreeNock aboard marco polo

Twin Inside £2199Single Inside £4399

Twin Outside £2999Single Outside £5399

Twin Inside £669Superior Twin Inside £859Premium Twin Inside £929Single Inside £1299

Twin Outside £959Superior Twin Outside £1099Premium Outside £1199Single Outside £1599

Twin Inside £1049Superior Twin Inside £1299Premium Twin Inside £1369Single Inside £1549

Twin Outside £1399Superior Twin Outside £1649Premium Twin Outside £1949Single Outside £1999

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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Holiday Highlights: Lerwick • Tórshavn • Kirkwall• Invergordon • Coach to Hull

This dreamy summer cruise combines stunning coastal scenery with fascinating history and culture. Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes, is a modern town yet retains so much of its’ unique character it would still be recognisable to its early Viking settlers. Kirkwall is where you’ll find Skara Brae, a Stone Age settlement that predates the Pyramids. Ancient Lerwick, county town of the Shetlands boast Jarlhof – one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated. Finally, Invergordon on the beautiful Cromarty Firth, is our gateway to the magnificent Scottish Highlands. Arrive Newcastle for our return transfers.

FROM £549

13 Days from £949

7 Days from £549

Sat 4 Jun 2016

Thu 16 Jun 2016

Holiday code: OCMP614

Holiday code: OCMP615

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Holiday Highlights: Tórshavn • Seyðisfjörður • Akureyri • Isafjördur • Reykjavik • Heimaey • circumnavigate Surtsey • Lerwick • Kirkwall

Circumnavigate astounding Iceland with its steaming geysers, geothermal pools, vast ice caps bubbling hot springs and active volcanoes. Reykjavik is the world’s most northerly capital and features a lovingly preserved old town with quite bizarre metal houses. Other fascinating ports include Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes and Heimaey, largest of the Westmann Islands with its natural lava flow seawall beneath still smouldering Eldfell volcano. Final stops are Lerwick where sights include Clichimin Broch pictish fort and finally the Orkney capital of Kirkwall, with its distinctive Scandinavian feel and eleventh century church.

FROM £949

13 Days from £949 Mon 23 May 2016 Holiday code: OCMP613

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ICELaND & NORTHERN ISLESSail from hull aboard marco polo

SCOTTISH ISLaNDS & FaROES Sail from hull aboard marco polo arrive NewcaStle

Holiday Highlights: Copenhagen • Warnemünde for Berlin • Tallinn • St Petersburg • Helsinki • Nynashamn for Stockholm • transit Kiel Canal

A princely voyage gliding you to fairytale cities such as Copenhagen with its Little Mermaid statue, atmospheric Tallinn where you can wander the medieval alleyways, Helsinki, a graceful metropolis overlooked by the onion-domed Upensky Cathedral and Stockholm, the beautiful Swedish capital spread across fourteen islands and retaining architecture from throughout its history. Docking overnight in St Petersburg will give you time to discover this majestic city with its Peter and Paul Fortress and baroque palaces. This illustrious voyage also slips through the Kiel Canal and stops at Warneründe from where you may choose to visit Berlin.

FROM £949

BaLTIC CITIES & ST PETERSBURG Sail from hull aboard marco polo

Twin Inside £949Superior Twin Inside £1149Premium Twin Inside £1299Single Inside £1899

Twin Outside £1329Superior Twin Outside £1549Premium Twin Outside £1799 Single Outside £2499

Twin Inside £949Superior Twin Inside £1149Premium Twin Inside £1299Single Inside £1899

Twin Outside £1329Superior Twin Outside £1549Premium Twin Outside £1799 Single Outside £2499

Twin Inside £549Superior Twin Inside £679Premium Twin Inside £749Single Inside £999

Twin Outside £779Superior Twin Outside £899Premium Twin Outside £999Single Outside £1299

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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Holiday Highlights: Copenhagen • Rostock for Berlin • Helsinki • St. Petersburg • Tallinn • Nynashamn for Stockholm • Transit Kiel Canal

Promising an enticing blend of history, heritage, colour and culture, this classic cruise takes you to sophisticated Scandinavian cities, medieval Tallinn and imperial St Petersburg. Copenhagen is famed for its Little Mermaid statue while atmospheric Tallinn features quirky Long Leg Street and a fourteenth century watchtower. Graceful Helsinki is overlooked by the onion-domed Uspensky Cathedral and Stockholm, the beautiful Swedish capital is spread across fourteen islands and preserves architecture from throughout its history. Docking overnight in St Petersburg will give you time to discover this majestic city with its Peter and Paul Fortress and baroque palaces. This illustrious voyage also slips through the Kiel Canal and stops at Rostock from where you may choose to visit Berlin.

FROM £969

13 Days from £999

13 Days from £969

Mon 4 Jul 2016

Sun 17 Jul 2016

Holiday code: OCMP617

Holiday code: OCMP619

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Holiday Highlights: Transit Kiel Canal • Rostock for Berlin • Helsinki • St Petersburg • Tallinn • Stockholm • Copenhagen

The history and culture of the captivating countries that border the Baltic beckons as we drop anchor at the Scandinavian cities of Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen as well as Estonia’s medieval capital of Tallinn with its fortified walls and fourteenth century watchtower. Fascinating as these ports unquestionably are, our holiday highlight must be our overnight stay in distinguished St Petersburg, fabled city of the Tsars and where sights include the Peter and Paul Fortress and the battleship Aurora. This glorious voyage also glides you through the Kiel Canal and stops off at Rostock, from where you may choose to visit Berlin – home to Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate.

FROM £999

13 Days from £959 Wed 22 Jun 2016 Holiday code: OCMP616

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BaLTIC CITIES & ST PETERSBURGSail from NewcaStle aboard marco polo

BaLTIC CITIES & ST PETERSBURG Sail from leith aboard marco polo

Holiday Highlights: Tórshavn • Seydisfjördur • Akureyri • Isafjördur • Reykjavik • Heimaey (Westmann Isles) • circumnavigate Surtsey • Lerwick • Kirkwall • Invergordon

Discover why Iceland is fabled as the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ as you circumnavigate this amazing country with its vast ice caps, active volcanoes, thundering waterfalls, bubbling mud pools and spurting geysers. Reykjavik is the world’s most northerly capital and features an old town with bizarre metal houses while Akureyri boasts the planet’s northernmost botanic gardens. Other fascinating ports include Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes and Heimaey, largest of the Westmann islands with its natural lava flow seawall beneath still smouldering Eldfell volcano. Final stops are Lerwick where sights include Clichimin Broch pictish fort and the Orkney capital of Kirkwall, home to an eleventh century church.

FROM £959

ICELaND & NORTHERN ISLES Sail from NewcaStle aboard marco polo

Twin Inside £999Superior Twin Inside £1249Premium Twin Inside £1349Single Inside £1949

Twin Outside £1369Superior Twin Outside £1599Premium Twin Outside £1849 Single Outside £2499

Twin Inside £969Superior Twin Inside £1209Premium Twin Inside £1349Single Inside £1949

Twin Outside £1369Superior Twin Outside £1599Premium Twin Outside £1849Single Outside £2499

Twin Inside £959Superior Twin Inside £1199Premium Twin £1349Single Inside £1899

Twin Outside £1369Superior Twin Outside £1599Premium Twin Outside £1799 Single Outside £2499

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24

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Holiday Highlights: Lerwick • Ulvik • cruising Hardangerfjord • Eidfjord • cruising Sognefjord • Flåm • cruising Nærøyfjord to view Gudvangen • Hellesylt • cruising Geirangerfjord • Geiranger • cruising Nordfjord • Olden • Bergen

Take in a cavalcade of Norway’s spectacular fjords in all their glory along with impossibly pretty towns and the hanseatic port of Bergen on this scenic summer cruise. Feast your eyes on roaring waterfalls tumbling into the fjords’ mirror-calm waters and admire lush hills surrounded by rugged mountains. Highlights include Eidfjord, gateway to the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, Olden, is just twelve miles from the legendary Briksdal Glacier and Flam where you might like to board the amazing railway, full of zig-zags and tunnels as it climbs almost three thousand feet, passing the Kjosfossen Waterfall. A visit to Lerwick on the Shetland Isles kicks off the sightseeing on this dreamy cruise.

FROM £769

8 Days from £629

10 Days from £769

Wed 10 Aug 2016

Wed 17 Aug 2016

Holiday code: OCMP621

Holiday code: OCMP622

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Holiday Highlights: Tórshavn • Lerwick • Kirkwall • Stornoway • Tobermory

A delightful cruise combining coastal scenery with fascinating history and culture. Tórshavn, capital of the Faroes is a modern town where the vikings established their parliaments on the Tingones Peninsula. Shetland has a craggy coastline peppered with hidden caves and is home to Jarlshof – one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated. Orkney boasts inspirational landscapes where verdant fields stretch down to pristine beaches and boasts sights such as Skara Brae and the Standing Stones of Stenness. Stornoway is an historic outpost in the Outer Hebrides and Tobermory on the Isle of Mull features brightly painted harbourside houses and is perhaps best known as the location for TV’s Balamory.

FROM £629

13 Days from £999Fri 29 Jul 2016 Holiday code: OCMP620

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SCOTTISH ISLaNDS & FaROESSail from leith aboard marco polo arrive GreeNock

FjORDLaND SPLENDOUR Sail from GreeNock aboard marco polo

Holiday Highlights: Tórshavn • Seyðisfjörður • Akureyri • Isafjördur • Reykjavik • Heimaey (Westmann Islands) • circumnavigate Surtsey • Lerwick • Kirkwall

Home to one of the world’s most incredible landscapes, Iceland is the legendary ‘Land of Fire and Ice’. Vast ice caps, volcanoes, geysers, bubbling mud pools and geothermal hot springs are some of the natural wonders you’ll experience as Marco Polo circumnavigates this extraordinary island. Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital is home to the globe’s oldest parliament and an overnight stop here ensures you’ll have time to explore the old town with its quirky metal houses. Add on stops at the beautiful Shetland and Orkney Islands and the far flung Faroes and you have an exceptional cruise that will delight you every day.

FROM £999

ICELaND & NORTHERN ISLES Sail from leith aboard marco polo

Twin Inside £999Superior Twin Inside £1219Premium Twin Inside £1349Single Inside £1999

Twin Outside £1369Superior Twin Outside £1599Premium Twin Outside £1849 Single Outside £2499

Twin Inside £629Superior Twin Inside £769Premium Twin Inside £829Single Inside £1199

Twin Outside £849Superior Outside £999Premium Twin Outside £1149Single Outside £1499

Twin Inside £769Superior Twin Inside £949Premium Twin £1049Single Inside £1499

Twin Outside £1079Superior Twin Outside £1279Premium Twin Outside £1449 Single Outside £1999

PRICE INCLUDES: CabIN aS SELECtED • aLL mEaLS & SNaCkS oN boaRD • DooR to DooR* CoLLECtIoN • fREE hoLIDay INSURaNCE oPtIoN • fREEPhoNE 08000 24 24 24 *See page 2

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GENERaL CRUISE INFORMaTION

accOuNts For your convenience a cashless payment system operates on all ships. A credit account system is operated on board for all on board purchases. Payment is required at the end of your cruise. The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, MasterCard and Visa (Diners club is accepted by Fred Olsen). Visa debit cards are also accepted. The currency on all the ships featured in this brochure is Sterling. There is also facilities to purchase small amounts of certain foreign currencies for use in some of the ports of call.

aNcHOR PORtsWhilst your cruise ship will dock in the harbour at the majority of destinations as small number of ports are what we call “anchor ports”. In this instance, passengers wishing to disembark will be conveyed to land by launch or tender. This is the standard procedure for cruise lines worldwide.

dREss cOdEDaytime dress code is casual although you are asked to adhere to appropriate dress codes in the main restaurants.

Formal Nights: Ladies suggested attire is a cocktail or evening dress . For gentlemen we recommend a dinner suit or smart lounge suit.

Informal Nights: Ladies suggested attire is cocktail dress, smart dress or trouser suit. For gentlemen a lounge suit or smart jacket and tie.

Casual Nights: Normally the first and last night of your cruise the dress choice is entirely yours, however please wear appropriate attire in the restaurants.

duty FREE salEsThe on board shops are open daily when each ship is at sea, local custom regulations do not permit the sale of duty free goods whilst a ship is in port. Only alcohol purchased on the cruise vessel may be consumed on board.

BaggagEFor safety reasons luggage should not exceed 20kg, all baggage will be stored in your cabin. We would suggest one piece of luggage per person plus one piece of hand luggage.

cHildREN aNd tEENsPlease note that Marco Polo is child free and therefore for the enjoyment of adult passengers only (sixteen years and above at the time of sailing).

Child prices can be provided on request.

gRatuitiEsFor your greater convenience an automatic tipping system is in operation on all ships, so instead of worrying about how much or when to tip an amount of £5 per person per night will be debited to your on board account with Cruise and Maritime (this reduces to £4 per person per night on cruises of 16 nights or more). Fred Olsen ships debit £4 per person per night to your on board account.

itiNERaRiEsIt should be noted that cruise itineraries are subject to amendment. Should major changes to the ports of call, other than timing adjustments or the order in which they are visited become necessary we shall endeavour to notify you in advance. Please note that in the event of adverse weather or sea conditions that prevent a vessel from calling at one of the scheduled ports of call alternative arrangements will be made where possible. Rotating of the ports of call may vary due to congestion. Changes that do occur for these reasons would not be considered a material change.

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mOBility/sPEcial NEEdsIf you or a travelling companion has a mobility limitation or special need. It is essential you speak to us to discuss your requirements before you make a booking. Failure to notify us at the time of booking regarding any mobility aids may result in you being unable to board.

PassPORtsIt is a condition of carriage that passengers must hold a full and valid passport. Some ports of call will require validity of at least six months after your return to the UK.

sHORE ExcuRsiONsAn attractive programme of optional excursions is offered at each of our ports of call. The exact content and pricing of the programme is not yet finalised. A shore excursion pack will be sent to you along with your pre-sailing information allowing you to pre-book before you board, alternatively tours can be booked while on board with the Shore Excursion Staff. All excursions are subject to availability and change.

valuaBlEsEach cabin on board Cruise and Maritime ships has the facility of a personal safe for your valuables and important papers. Safety deposit boxes are available at Reception on board Black Watch, a £5 refundable deposit is requested. Boudicca has a safe in each cabin . All cabins on Balmoral have an electric safe.

vOltagEFred Olsen’s – ship’s voltage is 110 volts - 60 cycle (a US style 2 pin plug is required) and 220 volt -60 cycle (a Continental style 2 pin plug is required). All cabins with Cruise and Maritime feature 110v 220v current and have an electrical socket to allow the use of small appliances.

visasPassport, visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK Passport holders will need visas for certain cruises and this will be advised to you at the time of booking or when the requirement arises.

tERms aNd cONditiONsGLENTON acts as an agent for nominated Cruise Operators and that your booking is subject to Cruise Operator’s Conditions of Carriage, a copy of which will be sent to you on request.

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CRUISE DaTES aND PORTS 2016Date Cruise Days Departureport ship piCkupareas2 April Norwegian Fjords 8 days Newcastle Magellan NE9 April Norwegian Fjords 8 days Newcastle Magellan NE16 April Norwegian Fjords 9 days Newcastle Magellan NE24 April Iceland & Northern Isles 13 days Newcastle Magellan S, NE06 May Baltic Cities & St Petersburg 15 days Newcastle Magellan S, NE15 May Fjordland Splendour 9 days Hull Marco Polo Y23 May Baltic Cities & St Petersburg 13 days Hull Marco Polo Y26 May Norwegian Fjords 6 days Newcastle Balmoral NE30 May The Emerald Isles 8 days Liverpool Boudicca Y31 May Icelandic Wildlife, Falls & Hot Springs 12 days Newcastle Balmoral NE04 June Iceland & Northern Isles 13 days Hull Marco Polo Y06 June Venice & Islands of the Adriatic 26 days Liverpool Boudicca NE,Y16 June Scottish Islands & Faroes 7 days Hull Marco Polo Y18 June British Isles Castle Cruise 11 days Newcastle Balmoral NE22 June Iceland & Northern Isles 13 days Newcastle Marco Polo NE28 June Spain, Portugal & Guernsey 12 days Newcastle Balmoral NE, Y02 July Portuguese Islands & Cities 14 days Greenock Boudicca S04 July Baltic Cities & St Petersburg 13 days Newcastle Marco Polo NE09 July The Wonders of Spitsbergen 15 days Newcastle Balmoral NE15 July Norwegian Fjords & Orkneys 9 days Greenock Boudicca S17 July Baltic Cities & St Petersburg 13 days Leith Marco Polo S29 July Iceland & Northern Isles 13 days Leith Marco Polo S10 Aug Scottish Islands & Faroes 8 days Greenock Marco Polo S12 Aug Spain, Portugal & the Canaries 16 days Newcastle Balmoral NE17 Aug Fjordland Spendour 10 days Greenock Marco Polo S20 Aug Norwegian Fjords 6 days Rosyth Black Watch S25 Aug A Taste of Iceland 10 days Rosyth Black Watch S27 Aug Scenic Railway & Phenomenal Fjords 8 days Newcastle Balmoral NE26 Aug Canada in the Fall 30 days Greenock Marco Polo S03 Sep Scenic Sights of Norway 8 days Rosyth Black Watch S10 Sep Scandanavian Capitals & St Petersburg 14 days Rosyth Black Watch S23 Sep Scenic Railways & Phenomenal Fjords 8 days Rosyth Black Watch S30 Sep French & Spanish Escape 9 days Liverpool Boudicca Y12 Oct France, Portugal & the Canaries 17 days Rosyth Black Watch S07 Nov Morocco, Portugal & the Canaries 14 days Liverpool Boudicca Y20 Nov Canaries & Cape Verde 22 days Liverpool Boudicca NE, Y18 Dec Christmas Canaries & Funchal Fireworks 19 days Liverpool Boudicca NE, Y