RCI Explorer of the Seas 2015

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We are delighted to announce that the newly enhanced Explorer of the Seas® will be joining Anthem of the SeasSM and Brilliance of the Seas® in the UK in 2015! Based in Southampton, Explorer of the Seas® will sail to some truly spectacular destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and — for the first time — North Africa and the Azores. Boasting fantastic new features such as the exhilarating FlowRider® surf simulator and state-of-the-art 3D movie theatre, there are also mouth-watering new dining options to be savoured. And that’s not to mention the existing iconic Rock Wall, real ice-skating rink, full-size basketball court, and the bustling boulevard that is the Royal Promenade, lined with shops, restaurants and lounges. We can’t wait to welcome Explorer of the Seas® to Southampton, and we can’t wait to welcome you onboard for the cruise experience of a lifetime! Book early, and not only can you select your ideal stateroom, itinerary and sailing date, but you’ll secure it all for just £150 deposit per person! Don’t miss out on these great starting prices on 2015 sailings — call or visit us online to guarantee yours now. JUST £150PP TO

SHORT EUROPENORTHERN FROM SOUTHAMPTON Rotterdam, Netherlands

DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Sat Southampton, England 16:30 Sun Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium 09:00 18:00 Mon Paris (Le Havre), France 08:00 22:00 Tue Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURE May 23 £ 649£ 599£ 279

CULTURALNORTHERN EUROPE 8-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® See astonishing sculptures in Oslo’s Vigeland Park or visit one of the capital’s grand cathedrals or castles. Take a historic tram ride in Rotterdam and stroll the canal-criss-crossed streets of photogenic Bruges. Tuck into a plate of moules overlooking the harbour in Cherbourg, then sip a café au lait on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. & 8 NIGHT CRUISES PRICES PER PERSON FROM ROYAL EXPERIENCE

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

PARIS & BRUGES 3-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Take a short hop across the Channel and experience the romance and charm of two of Europe’s most interesting cities. Gaze at spectacular medieval architecture in Bruges, and be sure to try some delicious chocolate and beer — Belgium’s most famous exports! In Paris, pose by the Eiffel Tower and pay a visit to Mona Lisa in the Louvre, before dropping in to one of the city’s many bakeries to sample some of France’s famous pâtisseries.

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DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Fri Southampton, England 16:30 Sat Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium 08:00 17:00 Sun Cruising Mon Oslo, Norway 09:00 18:00 Tue Cruising Wed Rotterdam, Netherlands 07:00 16:00 Thu Cherbourg, France 12:00 20:00 Fri Paris (Le Havre), France 07:00 21:00 Sat Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURE May 15

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

DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Tue Southampton, England 17:00 Wed Cruising Thu Kristiansand, Norway 07:00 16:00 Fri Olden, Norway 08:00 17:00 Sat Flåm, Norway 07:00 17:00 Sun Ålesund, Norway 07:30 16:00 Mon Stavanger, Norway 09:00 17:00 Tue Cruising Wed Southampton, England 05:00 2015 UK DEPARTURE May 26

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SPAIN & MED BEACHES 14-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Explore Málaga’s historic old quarter and stretch out in the sun at the beach in Nice. In Ajaccio, you can visit the birthplace of Napoleon, and in Cagliari see the incredible, renowned fish market. Then take in the stunning views from Bellver Castle in Palma. Whatever you do, try to catch a fiery flamenco performance while in Seville.

SPAIN & PORTUGAL 11-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Marvel at the many architectural wonders of Bilbao, Spain, and enjoy a tour of the Guggenheim Museum — a striking modern contrast to the renaissance and baroque styles that abound in the city. Admire the native orange trees lining Seville’s sun-drenched streets, before catching some flamenco dancing and savouring the city’s world-famous tapas. When in Lisbon, be sure to make time for the Portuguese capital’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Spain 07:00 Nice (Villefranche), France 09:00 20:00 Corsica 08:00 16:00 9 Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy 07:00 16:00 10 Palma de Mallorca, Spain 13:00 11 Palma de Mallorca, Spain 01:00 12 Seville (Cádiz), Spain 08:00 17:00 13–14 Cruising 15 Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURES Jun 3 | Jul 26 DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Mon Southampton, England 16:30 Tue Cruising Wed Bilbao, Spain 08:00 17:00 Thu Cruising Fri Lisbon, Portugal 08:00 18:00 Sat Seville (Cádiz), Spain 10:00 18:00 Sun Málaga, Spain 08:00 18:00 Mon Gibraltar, United Kingdom 08:00 17:00 Tue Cruising Wed Vigo, Spain 07:00 16:00 Thu Cruising Fri Southampton, England 06:00 UK DEPARTURES May 4

11 & 14 NIGHT CRUISES MEDITERRANEAN SOUTHAMPTONFROMCRUISES CRUISE ONLYCRUISE ONLY IMAGES TOP FlowRider® ABOVE Miniature golf FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country. £ 999£ 849 DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART 1 Southampton, England 16:30 2–3 Cruising 4 Gibraltar, United Kingdom 13:00 20:00 5 Málaga,

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PRICES PER PERSON FROM MED CITIES OF DISTINCTION 16-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Take in stunning vistas from the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, lose yourself in the street life on Barcelona’s La Rambla, go star spotting in Cannes and sip a cappuccino in Rome. Then choose to admire either Renaissance art in Florence or gravity-defying architecture in Pisa. All this before exploring the medieval citadel of Cagliari, the Picasso museum in Málaga, and a tram ride in Lisbon.

VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change and availability. On some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT on certain onboard goods and services, according to the VAT regulations of the home port country. £ 1,149

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ITALIAN ADVENTUREMED 14-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Mingle with the jet setters in Nice, and gaze at the Sistine Chapel ceiling in treasure-packed Rome before admiring Renaissance masterpieces in Florence. Then stroll through the delightful town of Toulon in sunny Provence, explore Málaga’s ancient Alcazaba Castle and sample the most heavenly pastries in one of Lisbon’s shaded squares. 16 CRUISES

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DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Wed Southampton, England 16:30 Thu–Fri Cruising Sat Gibraltar, United Kingdom 12:00 18:00 Sun Cruising Mon Barcelona, Spain 07:00 17:00 Tue Cannes, France 09:00 17:00 Wed Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 07:00 19:00 Thu Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy 07:00 19:00 Fri Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy 13:00 21:00 Sat Cruising Sun Málaga, Spain 10:00 18:00 Mon Seville (Cádiz), Spain 09:00 17:00 Tue Lisbon, Portugal 08:00 18:00 Wed–Thu Cruising Fri Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURE Sep 2

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DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Sun Southampton, England 16:30 Mon–Tue Cruising Wed Gibraltar, United Kingdom 12:00 18:00 Thu Cruising Fri Nice (Villefranche), France 09:30 18:00 Sat Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 07:00 19:00 Sun Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy 07:00 19:00 Mon Provence (Toulon), France 08:00 17:00 Tue Cruising Wed Málaga, Spain 09:00 16:00 Thu Lisbon, Portugal 12:00 19:30 Fri–Sat Cruising Sun Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURES Jul 12 | Aug 9 £ 1,199

NORTH AFRICA & THE CANARIES FROM SOUTHAMPTON Souk, Morocco

MADEIRA, AZORES & THE CANARIES 14-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® Explore the old city in Vigo, the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote and the volcanic Mount Teide in Tenerife. Whizz down a mountain in a wicker sledge in Funchal, Madeira’s colourful capital. In Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, climb a volcano to see the spectacular crater lakes, while in Bilbao you can find diverse contemporary artwork in the iconic Guggenheim Museum. CRUISES

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

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DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Fri Southampton, England 16:30 Sat Cruising Sun Vigo, Spain 10:00 16:00 Mon Cruising Tue Lanzarote, Canary Islands 12:00 20:00 Wed Tenerife, Canary Islands 07:00 19:00 Thu Madeira (Funchal), Portugal Overnight 12:00 Fri Madeira (Funchal), Portugal 17:00 Sat Cruising Sun Ponta Delgada, Azores 07:00 17:00 Mon–Tue Cruising Wed Bilbao, Spain 11:00 18:00 Thu Cruising Fri Southampton, England 06:00 2015 UK DEPARTURE Sep 18 DAY PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Wed Southampton, England 16:30 Thu Cruising Fri Vigo, Spain 10:00 16:00 Sat Cruising Sun Agadir, Morocco 07:00 22:00 Mon Lanzarote, Canary Islands 12:00 20:00 Tue Gran Canaria, Canary Islands 08:00 19:00 Wed Tenerife, Canary Islands 08:00 17:00 Thu Madeira (Funchal), Portugal 08:30 15:00 Fri Cruising Sat La Coruña, Spain 11:00 18:00 Sun Cruising Mon Southampton, England 06:00

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10-NIGHT CRUISE Explorer of the Seas® In Madeira explore the capital’s historic streets then bask in the sun on one of Tenerife’s spectacular beaches. Yet more picture-perfect beaches await in Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, along with stunning nature reserves and year-round sunshine. If you’re after a culture fix, Vigo’s historic old city with its cobbled streets and squares is just the thing for you. Be sure to find time to sample the spectacular seafood. MORE INFORMATION, CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP and based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include the Service Charge (pre-paid gratuities). All itineraries, dates and pricing were at the time of going to print but to change some of our European itineraries we are required to charge VAT certain onboard goods to the VAT regulations of the home port country. £ 949

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ALL-INCLUDED A HUGE RANGE OF AMAZING EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES As soon as you step onboard, you will see just how wow-making our cruises are. And the really great news is that almost everything can be enjoyed at no extra cost. For instance, our stateof-the-art fitness centre, spectacular entertainment, fantastic food, and so much more besides. Activities vary by ship. *Main dining and Windjammer Café included — a supplementary fee is charged at other dining venues. **There is a small charge for this service after midnight. All Adventuremeals* Ocean® kids’ club IceFlowRider®skating rink Theatre All-you-can-eatMini-golfshowscourseice cream Rock wall Cinema/screeningEnNightclubWhirlpoolsIcePoolsspectacularssuitebathroom room Dance classes Running/jogging track Steam Enrichmentroomprogramme lectures Live SolariumLibraryIn-lineCentrumFitnessSaunaSportsGaming24ArtComedymusicshowsauctionshoursnackslessonscourtcentreskatingtrack Teen VikingdiscoCrown Lounge Room SelectedArtKaraokeTea/filterBingoCookingPoolTableQuizzesParadesservice**tennistowelsdemonstrationscoffeegallerysoftdrinks IN FACT, ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY: INCLUDED: DINING INCLUDED: FLOWRIDER® INCLUDED: ICE SHOWS INCLUDED: OUTDOOR MOVIES FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 0844 493 4086 VISIT ROYALCARIBBEAN.CO.UK CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT Prices throughout this brochure are in GBP sterling and are based on two people sharing an interior category Q stateroom and are inclusive of taxes but do not include gratuities. All itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of going to print but are subject to availability and change. All bookings are also subject to the standard booking terms and conditions of Royal Caribbean International®, which you must read before making a booking and which explain to you what is included in the cruise price and provide other important information about your holiday. Please refer to the Royal Caribbean® 2014/15 Second Edition Worldwide Cruises brochure, or visit royalcaribbean.co.uk Designed and produced by Front Page® — Glasgow, UK.