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SEPTEMBER 2026

The Luxury Cruise Collection

Our Voyage Consultants Louisa Maynard

Welcome!

As Reservations Manager at The Cruise Line, I am proud to have celebrated 10 years with the company, with

Hello and welcome to the September edition of the Luxury Cruise Collection. For over 20 years, this collection has brought together some of the finest experiences and exceptional value in luxury cruising. This edition is no exception, featuring exclusive offers and carefully curated cruise & stay itineraries from twelve of the world’s premier ocean, river, and expedition operators. While there are still opportunities to escape to the Caribbean or Mediterranean this winter, much of this issue looks ahead to 2027 and beyond.

Explora III. These experiences continue to guide my commitment to exceptional service and helping clients discover

countless inspiring experiences that have deepened my passion for cruising. From my bucket-list adventure to Alaska to sailing the beautiful Mediterranean, each voyage has added to my knowledge and love of the cruise industry. This year, I have enjoyed discovering the Danube with AmaWaterways and experiencing the brand-new their own unforgettable voyages.

You’ll also find plenty of inspiration within these pages. I share my first impressions of the new EXPLORA III following a few days on board this summer; Andrew Maclear reports back from a voyage with Atlas Ocean Voyages; and Kaye Holland considers why space, rather than ever-more amenities, is becoming the ultimate luxury at sea. For those looking to venture a little further afield, we take an in-depth look at Lindblad Expeditions in the Galápagos and AmaWaterways’ pioneering river cruises through Colombia. As always, if you don’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch with our team. With access to exclusive fares, special offers, and the ability to fully tailor your holiday with flights, hotels, and tours, there really is no better place than The Cruise Line to start planning your next voyage. To learn more about any of the featured itineraries or to discuss another sailing, please call our award-winning Voyage Consultants on 0808 258 4131 and quote LCCSEP26. You can also submit an enquiry via our website, www.cruiseline.co.uk. Yours sincerely,

David JR Smith, Managing Director, The Cruise Line

Jess Garwood

Paul Andrews

Bringing over a decade of experience,

More than 30 years in travel,

I design cruise holidays inspired by

including over 14 at The Cruise Line,

my travels through the Caribbean and

have shaped my growing passion

Mediterranean on Explora I, Oceania

for cruising. Standout experiences

Vista, Azamara Journey and Celebrity

include a Seabourn Venture

Equinox. As a TTG Luxury Cruise

expedition in northern Scotland and

Designer of the Year finalist, I specialise

a voyage to Iceland aboard Explora I.

in crafting personalised itineraries with

I take great pride in crafting memorable

precision and care.

journeys tailored to each client’s aspirations.

Nikki Morgan

Lynne Burt

With nearly 40 years in the travel industry,

A career spanning over 30 years in

my passion for cruising continues to grow.

travel, including 18 with The Cruise

I have sailed with Silversea, Seabourn,

Line, has delivered countless inspiring

Regent, Oceania, Cunard and Holland

cruise experiences. Highlights range

America, gaining broad insight into

from a Queen Mary 2 sailing to Norway,

luxury cruising. A voyage on Seabourn

Caribbean voyages with SeaDream

Venture to Antarctica strengthened my

Yacht Club, and journeys with Explora.

love for expedition travel and guides me

These experiences enable me to create

in matching clients with their perfect

thoughtful, tailored holidays shaped

journey.

around each client’s dreams.

Benedict Shimmons

Kirsty Anscomb

With a passion for luxury cruising,

Cruising has become my passion through

I bring first-hand experience from months

years of helping clients turn travel ideas

travelling across Asia, offering insight

into memorable experiences. My time at sea

into diverse, culturally rich destinations.

provides insight into different cruising styles,

Having sailed on ships including Queen

from Crystal’s elegance to Star Clippers’

Mary 2, Azamara Quest and Seabourn

adventure. Highlights include sailing the

Ovation, I understand what makes a

Danube with Riverside Luxury Cruises and

24-25 Celebrity Cruises

voyage truly memorable. I focus on

exploring the Mediterranean aboard Queen

26-27

creating seamless, personalised cruise

Elizabeth. Ship visits with Seabourn, Windstar,

holidays tailored to each client.

and Oceania further enhance my expertise.

Ashley Lowndes

Lauren Bishop

Having extensive experience in adventure

Over 25 years of experience focusing

travel and expedition cruising, I bring

on cruising, I have explored remarkable

specialist knowledge shaped by working

destinations with Seabourn, Silversea,

with leading operators in remote regions.

Regent, Crystal, Celebrity, Cunard

Close relationships with experts across

and Uniworld. These journeys shape

Antarctica, the Arctic and Africa give

my understanding of luxury travel and

me the insight to guide clients with

what makes holidays truly special.

confidence. Passionate about wild places

I craft memorable experiences

and meaningful exploration, I create

reflecting each client’s dreams.

Our Partners 4-7

Explora III Review: What’s different on Explora Journeys’ newest ship

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How space is becoming the new status symbol at sea

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Colombia by River: The journey that changes everything you thought you knew

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28-29 Where the world is still wild: The Galápagos with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Scenic River

32-33 Explora Journeys

Crystal

tailored adventures that inspire.

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EXPLORA III Review:

head. The lighting works well for dimming the room, and the blackout curtains are pleasantly effective. We didn’t see much of our suite host on this preview cruise, but having stayed in an Ocean Residence on my previous trip to Canada, I already knew what to expect: exceptional service, twicedaily turndown, everything exactly where you left it but somehow better. It’s the little things, like a clothes steamer in every suite, that make a difference.

What’s different on

Explora Journeys’ newest ship

What’s actually different on EXPLORA III If you’ve sailed on EXPLORA I or II, you’ll find EXPLORA III delivers a very similar experience. There are no sweeping changes. But the differences that do exist are worth understanding, particularly because most have come in direct response to guest feedback. During a seminar on board, the leadership team explained their approach: 51% guest experience, 49% the vision of Executive Chairman Mr Vago. Everything from the lobby layout to the bathroom lighting to the menus has been refined based on guest feedback. This is a brand that listens, and you feel it. The Lobby Bar redesign The most immediately noticeable change is the lobby bar. On EXPLORA I and II, it was one of the first things you saw after embarkation: a statement piece with a towering, two-tier backdrop of book-ornament shelving behind a long bar. I thought it was one of the most innovative uses of space I’d ever seen in cruise ship design.

by David Smith Before joining EXPLORA III for an exclusive preview cruise from Rome to Barcelona, I sent an email to some of our valued clients. A simple question: is there anything you’d like me to find out? What came back surprised me. Some had sailed with Explora Journeys multiple times and wanted specifics on what distinguishes EXPLORA III from her predecessors. Others asked questions as basic as: who actually owns Explora Journeys? It struck me that while this luxury cruise brand is growing, it remains something of an unknown quantity for some. Perhaps the MSC connection creates confusion, or perhaps some simply cannot fit another operator into an already saturated market. So let me start with the basics. Explora Journeys is the luxury cruise division of the MSC Group, launched in 2021 with a clear ambition: to create something that feels less like a traditional cruise product and more like a floating boutique hotel. Think Rosewood, Four Seasons, or Aman, but at sea. Why Explora matters to me Anyone who knows me knows I’ve been an advocate for Explora Journeys since the brand launched. But the moment that cemented it came in October 2023, aboard EXPLORA I, sailing the coast of Canada and New England. Here was a new cruise brand striving for something different. Not just another ultra-luxury ship, but a different philosophy

altogether. How refreshing to step aboard and have your breath taken away by a stunning lobby. Not garish, but elegant. No casino noise bleeding into public spaces. Just calm, considered design. If you’ve seen their recent ‘Maybe’ campaign, you’ll understand the vibe they’re going for: cinematic, slightly offbeat, quietly confident, with more than a hint of The White Lotus about it. It won’t suit all tastes, but perhaps that’s the point. It captures exactly what Explora is trying to be: a brand with cultural relevance for those “in the know”. That feeling stayed with me. So when the invitation came to join EXPLORA III’s preview cruise ahead of her naming ceremony in Barcelona, I cleared my diary. Joining a ship that’s six days old The preview cruise ran from Rome to Barcelona: embarkation at Civitavecchia, a call at Portofino, a sea day, then an overnight in Barcelona for the naming ceremony. What made this particularly special was timing. Having attended EXPLORA II’s naming ceremony in Rome, I knew what was coming. As we sailed closer to Barcelona, you could sense the anticipation building. Equipment being prepared. The crew visibly excited. I’ve been on shakedown cruises before where things feel

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On EXPLORA III, they’ve reduced the bar’s footprint. It now forms almost a semicircle off to one side, with considerably more seating, including a lounge area with a fire - a response to feedback that the space was so popular staff were bringing chairs from elsewhere on the ship. I’ll admit to being slightly disappointed - the original design made a real impact. But if guest feedback is driving improvements, more seating clearly wins. chaotic, and rooms are still being finished. There was none of that here. When we boarded, the ship had only been in the water for six days - a remarkable feat of operational readiness. The Ocean Grand Terrace Suite My accommodation was an Ocean Grand Terrace Suite: essentially a standard Ocean Terrace Suite layout, but with a more expansive terrace that allows for alfresco dining. This category has everything you’d need for a voyage of 14 nights or longer. A seating area. A well-stocked minibar. An en suite bathroom with both a rainforest shower and a standard shower

The Cellar The Cellar is a new space dedicated to an extensive collection of old and new world wines and rare vintages. Explora now claims the largest premium wine selection at sea, with over 400 labels from Japan, China, Hungary, Israel, and traditional wine regions across Europe and the Americas. You can have tasting sessions guided by the ship’s cellar masters, accompanied by small plates, and there’s an intimate private dining area for up to four guests. It’s relaxed, no pretension - just serious wine in a setting that does it justice. I noticed one bottle priced at 16,800 euros, giving you an idea of the depth they’re aiming for.

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Shore Club on 11 Shore Club on 11 exists because of specific feedback: the Emporium Marketplace closes at 3pm, and other venues then go into changeover for dinner, so guests returning from shore excursions after 3pm had limited options beyond room service. Shore Club, on deck 11 just off the Conservatory Pool area, now offers light bites throughout the afternoon - burgers, hot dogs, nachos. Simple problem, simple solution. More space without more guests EXPLORA III is 19.2 metres longer than EXPLORA I and II. That extra length could easily have been filled with more accommodation to increase revenue. Instead, Explora has added only two suites. The extra space has gone into expanded public areas, a larger Conservatory Pool, and an enlarged wellness centre. The fitness centre has moved to deck 5, sharing space with the wellness area. As the leadership team put it: they could have added more suites and made more money. Instead, they chose to give existing guests more space. Shade, colour, and a relocated pool table When EXPLORA I launched, guests commented that there weren’t enough shaded areas on deck. Explora now describes EXPLORA III as a ship where you need to search for the sun - shade is everywhere. For anyone who has baked on an unshaded Mediterranean pool deck, this is a welcome evolution. The colour palette has shifted too: less navy, more sandstone, right down to the weights in the fitness centre. The overall effect is warmer, lighter. A small detail worth noting: the Astern Lounge on deck 5, where I spent hours during sea days on my Canada sailing, has lost its pool table. Turns out it’s simply been relocated to a larger space next to the Malt Whisky Bar. Problem solved. The environmental angle EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in the fleet. Liquefied natural gas produces significantly lower emissions than traditional marine fuel, and the ship can also use bio-LNG and synthetic LNG as these become more available, plus it’s equipped for shore power where port infrastructure exists.

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Everything from the lobby layout to the lighting in the bathrooms to the menu offerings has been refined based on what guests on EXPLORA I and II actually said. This is a brand that listens. And you feel it.

For a luxury brand, where sustainability sometimes feels like an afterthought, this represents genuine investment - and adds credibility for travellers who factor it into their booking decisions. Dining on EXPLORA III We’ve covered dining extensively on past reviews of Explora’s ships, as well as our social media channels. On EXPLORA III, not much has changed where dining is concerned - you’ll find the same venues and the same culinary excellence that’s become a hallmark of the experience. During this cruise we dined in three restaurants, one of them twice, plus lunch at Sakura: Fil Rouge (French-inspired fine dining) on the first night, Marble & Co Grill (European steakhouse) on the second, and the Med Yacht Club on the third and fourth. What I’d say about the food this time: it was the best and most consistent I’ve experienced on any Explora ship. The Med Yacht Club, which I’ve never particularly loved before, has changed its menus and added five or six specials, useful on longer voyages where dining fatigue can set in. Dining was a set menu for the naming ceremony itself, but still delicious. The Emporium Marketplace remains, to my mind, the best casual dining experience at sea, with a massive variety of options from all corners of the world for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The hot stations were themed - Greek one day, Spanish the next, Mexican after that all of exceptionally high quality, so you simply won’t get bored. The naming ceremony Having been at EXPLORA II’s naming ceremony in Rome, I roughly knew what to expect this time. Proceedings began in the Journeys Lounge, where the executive team, the MSC Foundation, and the ship’s godmother each explained where they feel Explora Journeys and EXPLORA III fit into the world. I passed up my seat in the Journeys Lounge in favour of watching from the Explora Lounge, so my photos of the naming itself are taken from a flat-screen television. What followed was a drone show, a performance from Sister Sledge, and a DJ - a genuine party atmosphere.

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EXPLORA III for families Explora Journeys is increasingly popular with multigenerational families. The Nautilus Club has been expanded significantly, with new PlayStation stations, table football, interactive toys, and quiet breakout areas for anyone under 17. The verdict EXPLORA III is not a revolution. If you’ve sailed on EXPLORA I or II, you’ll recognise almost everything. What it represents is refinement: small, considered changes made in response to what guests actually said they wanted. This is a brand using each new ship to get incrementally better, paying attention to details - more shade, more seating, a wine cellar for enthusiasts, afternoon dining for late returners from excursions. Each change makes sense once you understand the feedback that prompted it. With EXPLORA IV arriving next summer from Southampton, there will be four ships in the fleet and two more by 2028. I’m genuinely excited to see what subtle improvements make it onto EXPLORA IV based on this year’s guest experience on EXPLORA III. If you’re considering Explora Journeys but unsure whether to wait for a newer ship or book now, my honest advice is this: the experience across the fleet is remarkably consistent. EXPLORA III offers slightly more space per guest and some thoughtful additions, but the core experience on EXPLORA I and II remains excellent. Book the itinerary that appeals most to you. The ship will take care of itself.

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Onboard Shore Excursion Credit OR alcoholic drinks package Unlimited Wi-Fi Gratuities

Return flights & transfers 2 nights pre-cruise hotel Unlimited Wi-Fi Gratuities

Onboard Shore Excursion credit OR alcoholic drinks package

Onboard Shore Excursion Credit OR alcoholic drinks package Unlimited Wi-Fi Gratuities

Return flights & transfers 2 nights pre-cruise hotel Unlimited Wi-Fi Gratuities

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How space is becoming the

new status symbol at sea by Kaye Holland As luxury cruise lines compete to offer ever more restaurants, spas and suites, some are taking a less-is-more approach – creating ships where passengers don’t have to share quite so much. Luxury used to announce itself loudly: think marble bathrooms, designer toiletries and restaurants where the tasting menu came with an elaborate wine pairing. Now the most coveted luxury may be rather quieter – having enough room to yourself. It’s an interesting shift in an industry that has spent years adding more – be it restaurants, pools, entertainment options or accommodation categories.

Yet as luxury cruising becomes increasingly competitive, some operators are taking a different approach and giving passengers more breathing room – rather than simply more to do. Explora Journeys is a good example. Its latest ship, EXPLORA III, is 19.2 metres longer than its two predecessors but has only two additional suites. The extra length is partly practical – EXPLORA III is the brand’s first LNG-powered ship and needs larger fuel tanks.

However, that extra space has also allowed the line to introduce larger public areas and new venues, including a wine cellar and dining space. On paper, this sounds like shipyard arithmetic but onboard, it makes a difference. EXPLORA III can carry up to 922 guests, yet rarely feels as though everyone has arrived in the same place at once. Crema Café, with its own coffee roastery and work tables, is the heart of the ship; the adults-only Helios Pool offers somewhere to escape the busier parts of the pool deck, while the Sky Bar provides another place to sit and look out to sea. Rather than concentrating everyone around one huge pool deck or a handful of cavernous public rooms, the ship offers lots of smaller spaces, allowing passengers to spread out. It’s the sort of detail that luxury cruise brochures rarely capture. Seven restaurants sound impressive but being able to get a table in the one you actually want to dine at is what matters. Five pools are all very well, but securing a sun lounger without developing a military strategy before breakfast is a luxury in itself. Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is taking the idea a step further. Seven Seas Prestige, slated to enter service this December, will be significantly larger than its predecessors but carry only around 10 per cent more passengers. The additional space is being used to create bigger suites and more generous public areas. More strikingly, Regent is reducing the number of suites on three existing ships in its fleet. During refits in 2027 and 2028, Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven

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Seas Grandeur will each lose 29 suites, taking capacity from 373 to 344. The freed-up space will make room for larger accommodation, with veranda suites increasing from 29sqm to between 38 and 43sqm. It is an unusual proposition, to say the least. Most cruise lines would presumably rather have another suite to sell than take one away. But perhaps that is precisely the point: in ultraluxury travel, space itself is becoming part of the product. After all, scarcity has always been one of luxury’s favourite tricks. A private villa feels more exclusive than a hotel because, put simply, nobody else can use it. Elsewhere, a restaurant with six tables feels more special than one with 60. The appeal isn’t necessarily

that you have more things – it’s that there are fewer people sharing them. Space works in much the same way. Aman is taking the idea to an even smaller scale with Amangati, its first yacht, which is scheduled to launch in 2027. With 47 suites for just 94 guests, it is a very different proposition from a 900-passenger ship, but the principle is similar: fewer people means a greater sense of privacy. Increasingly, that privacy is not simply a happy consequence of luxury – it is part of what you are paying for. On EXPLORA III, my 50sqm Cove Residence certainly gave me plenty of privacy, with its separate living area, walk-in wardrobe and balcony. The new Owner’s Residence pushes that residential feel even further. Designed by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola, it has the proportions and feel of a private apartment, with generous living areas, a huge balcony and an outdoor whirlpool. Artwork, including pieces by Phil Shaw, reinforces the residential feel. It is the sort of suite where the temptation is not to go out and see what else the ship has to offer, but to stay put for a while. Perhaps that is the real luxury: not having to make the most of everything simply because it is there. On a ship offering almost endless choice, being able to opt out – to find somewhere quiet and sit undisturbed or simply stay in your suite – is becoming increasingly valuable. For years, luxury cruising has competed on abundance: more speciality dining, more facilities and more ways to spend. But when every high-end ship can offer a spa, Champagne and a spectacular suite, those things no longer feel quite so rare. Space, by contrast, is becoming harder to find. And when everyone else is trying to sell you more, having enough of it to yourself may be the ultimate luxury.

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Discover the world differently on a 6-star Scenic Discovery Yacht voyage in 2027. Journey beyond the ordinary to hidden coves, fascinating cultures and remarkable destinations, with truly all-inclusive ultraluxury every step of the way.

Treasures of the Mediterranean

Greek Isles, Turkey & The Pyramids

Civitavecchia to Lisbon

Celebrating 40 years of pioneering travel, save up to 20%* with return flights included# and complimentary private door-to-door transfers~. Set sail on an unforgettable voyage designed to take you closer, immerse you deeper and create memories that last long after you return home.

Antarctica in Depth

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia 25 Feb 2027

12 nights fly-cruise

5 May 2027

Highlights include: Antarctic Peninsula

SAVE UP TO 16% + DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFERS

11 nights fly-cruise

Scenic Eclipse

Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Treasures: Chile to Panama Valparaiso to Panama City

13 nights fly-cruise

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Highlights include: Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve, Paracas , Salaverry, Manta, Ensenada de Utria, Playa del Muerto SAVE UP TO 10% + DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFERS

Madeira to the Balearic Isles Funchal to Palma de Mallorca 23 Apr 2027

10 nights fly-cruise

Highlights include: Porto Santo Island, Portimão, Seville , Tangier, Marbella, Ibiza

11 nights fly-cruise

Lisbon to Bordeaux 16 July 2027

10 nights fly-cruise

Scenic Eclipse II

Highlights include: Kusadasi, Santorini, Alexandria , Crete , Kapsáli, Giardini Naxos

SAVE UP TO 15% + DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFERS

Highlights include: Cascais, Leixões , Vigo , Ferrol, Avilés, Bilbao

SAVE UP TO 15% + DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFERS

Veranda from £12,219pp

Veranda from £13,699pp

Veranda from £9,219pp

Includes

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Island Odyssey: Bahamas to the Grenadines

National Parks of East Greenland & Iceland

Nassau to Bridgetown

Reykjavík to Reykjavík 4 Aug 2027

Scenic Eclipse II

25 Jun 2027 Scenic Eclipse II

Highlights include: Sorrento, Capri, Taormina, Valletta, Tunis, Annaba, Almería, Marbella, Portimão

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

21 Mar 2027

Scenic Eclipse II

Piraeus to Valletta

Flavours of Portugal, Spain and France

11 nights fly-cruise

10 Oct 2027

10 nights fly-cruise

Scenic Eclipse

Highlights include: Flatey Island, Dynjandivogur Waterfall, Vigur Island, Skagafjörður, Ittoqqortoormiit, Ella Island, Grundarfjørdur

Highlights include: Staniel Cay, San Salvador Island, Grand Turk Island, Norman Island, Gustavia , Saint Pierre, Canouan Island

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Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Splendours of the Caribbean Saint John’s to Bridgetown 15 Oct 2027

8 nights fly-cruise

Scenic Eclipse II

Highlights include: Gustavia, Virgin Gorda, Little Bay, Saint Pierre, Soufrière, Mayreau Island, Tobago Cays

SAVE UP TO 5% + DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFERS

Deluxe Veranda from £17,299pp

Veranda from £8,569pp

Veranda from £9,749pp

Deluxe Veranda from £13,299pp

Deluxe Veranda from £7,779pp

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Includes

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Discovery excursions Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Return flights* Overseas transfers Wi-Fi Butler Service

Premium beverages all day Scenic Freechoice activities Up to 10 culinary experiences

Scenic T&C apply.

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SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

E X P E R I E N C E T H E U N R I VA L E D

Discover more with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with exceptional offers across some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

Wines, Beaches & Flamenco

Save up to 50% on selected Caribbean sailings, or explore the Mediterranean with The 2027 Europe Edition, including a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade plus up to 25% off. You can also discover our Cruise & Stay packages, combining Regent voyages with time ashore in destinations including Asia and the Caribbean.

Southampton to Lisbon 30 July 2027

Seven Seas Mariner

Highlights include: Honfleur, St.Peter Port, Saint Malo, Brest, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Bilbao, La Coruna

Regent

Shimmering Reefs, Mighty Ruins Tampa to Tampa 11 Dec 2026

10 nights cruise-only

Seven Seas Mariner

Highlights include: Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, Roatán, Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel SAVE UP TO 50%

12 nights cruise-only

SAVE UP TO 25%

FREE 2 CATEGORY UPGRADE

Galveston to Miami 28 Dec 2026

14 nights cruise-only

Tropical Treasures 12 Jan 2027

Seven Seas Splendor

Highlights include: Cozumel, Belize City, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Roatán, Montego Bay, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Kralendijk

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Seven Seas Splendor

Highlights include: Portimao, Algeciras, Casablanca, Tangier, Melilla

SAVE UP TO 25%

FREE 2 CATEGORY UPGRADE

Singapore to Benoa 24 Nov 2027

14 nights fly-cruise

Seven Seas Mariner

Highlights include: Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Semarang (Java), Surabaya

CRUISE & STAY

Includes

Wi-Fi Gratuities

28 Nov 2027

7 nights cruise-only

Highlights include: Palamos, Marseille, Livorno, Alicante, Valencia

SAVE UP TO 25%

All dining & beverages Up to 25 FREE shore excursions

Wi-Fi Gratuities

Ultra-Luxury Caribbean Island Escape: Miami to Barbados

Seven Seas Voyager

Highlights include: Cozumel, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatán, George Town, Ocho Rios

7 nights cruise-only

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £5,199pp

Barcelona to Barcelona

14 nights cruise-only

7 Nov 2027

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £2,809pp Flights from £560pp

Chianti, Rose & Cava

Miami to Panama City

Lisbon to Barcelona

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £5,819pp Flights from £565pp

All dining & beverages Up to 106 FREE shore excursions

Blue Seas & Pastel Towns

Ultra-Luxury Southeast Asia Cruise & Stay: Singapore to Bali

Cinematic Shores

FREE 2 CATEGORY UPGRADE

Miami to Bridgetown 3 Jan 2028

13 nights fly-cruise

Flights & private transfers 2 nights hotel in Singapore All dining & beverages

Japan Cherry Blossoms & Mount Fuji: Ultra-Luxury Cruise from Tokyo to Singapore Tokyo to Singapore 27 Mar 2028

Seven Seas Grandeur

Highlights include: Tortola, Gustavia, Philipsburg, Pointe-à-Pitre, Roseau, Fort-de-France, Castries CRUISE & STAY

Up to xx FREE shore excursions Gratuities & Wi-Fi

19 nights fly-cruise

Seven Seas Explorer

Highlights include: Kagoshima, Ishigaki (Sakishima Islands), Taipei (Keelung), Hong Kong, Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Ko Samui CRUISE & STAY

Conceierge Suite from £3,759pp Flights from £1,515pp

Deluxe Veranda Suite from £4,999pp Flights from £1,425pp

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Deluxe Veranda Suite from £2,529pp Flights from £445pp

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Includes

All dining & beverages Up to 64 FREE shore excursions

Wi-Fi Gratuities

All dining & beverages Up to 79 FREE shore excursions

Wi-Fi Gratuities

All dining & beverages Up to 55 FREE shore excursions

Wi-Fi Gratuities

All dining & beverages Up to 60 FREE shore excursions

Wi-Fi Gratuities

Flights & private transfers 2 nights hotel in Miami All dining & beverages

Up to xx FREE shore excursions Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Flights & private transfers 3 nights hotel in Tokyo All dining & beverages

Up to xx FREE shore excursions Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Regent Seven Seas Cruises T&C apply.

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Extend your holiday beyond the voyage with a Seabourn Cruise & Stay package. From relaxing on Miami Beach to exploring Tokyo during cherry blossom season, discover carefully paired stays and allinclusive voyages across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Japan and beyond.

Japan’s Crafts & Cherry Blossoms Tokyo to Tokyo

Southern Caribbean Gems with Luxury Miami Beach Stay Miami to Bridgetown 18 Nov 2026 Seabourn Ovation

CRUISE & STAY

Highlights include: Kochi, Hososhima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Busan, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka , Shimizu

Seabourn Ovation

7 Apr 2027

10 Dec 2026

10 nights fly-cruise

Highlights include: St. Kitts, Iles des Saintes, Martinique, Dominica, St. Lucia

Caribbean Gems

Bridgetown to Bridgetown 6 Feb 2027

7 nights cruise-only

Seabourn Ovation

Highlights include: South Friars Bay, St. Pierre, Roseau, Terre-de-Haut, Rodney Bay

SAVE UP TO 20%

CRUISE & STAY

Genoa to Civitavecchia 30 Apr 2027

8 nights cruise-only

11 nights fly-cruise

Highlights include: Portovenere, Bonifacio, Cagliari, La Goulette, Trapani, Palermo

Highlights include: Cádiz, Ceuta, Motril, Cartagena, Sète, Marseille, Ajaccio

INCLUDES $250pp OBC

Veranda Suite from £7,599pp

Veranda Suite from £4,459pp

Veranda Suite from £4,699pp

Includes

Dining & Beverages Gratuities

Caribbean Gems with Bridgetown Stay

Italy, France & Tunisia Seabourn Ovation

CRUISE & STAY

SAVE UP TO 20%

Seabourn Ovation

Highlights include: San Juan, Jost van Dyke, St. Kitts, Dominica, Bequia

Lisbon to Genoa

Seabourn Encore

Bridgetown to Bridgetown

11 nights fly-cruise

14 nights cruise-only

27 Mar 2027

On selected voyages, you can also save up to 20% or enjoy onboard credit to spend during your time at sea. It’s the perfect way to experience more of each destination while enjoying Seabourn’s signature ultra-luxury onboard.

All-Inclusive Seville, Granada & French Riviera Cruise with Lisbon Stay

Wi-Fi

All-Inclusive Italy, Malta & Croatia Cruise with Rome & Dubrovnik Stays Civitavecchia to Dubrovnik 7 May 2027

9 nights fly-cruise

Seabourn Ovation

Return flights Transfers Dining & Beverages

All-Inclusive Mediterranean and Adriatic Cruise from Athens with Italian Lake Retreat Piraeus to Venice 4 Jun 2027

Highlights include: Salerno, Giardini Naxos, Valletta, Korčula, Kotor

CRUISE & STAY

1 night pre-cruise hotel in Lisbon Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Dining & Beverages Gratuities

Wi-Fi

Caribbean Yacht Explorer with Bridgetown Stay

Bridgetown to Bridgetown 25 Nov 2027

17 nights fly-cruise

Seabourn Ovation

12 nights fly-cruise

Seabourn Ovation

Highlights include: Náfplion, Kotor, Korčula, Hvar Island, Vodice, Piran CRUISE & STAY

Highlights include: St. Lucia, Montserrat, Antigua, St. Kitts, Jost van Dyke, Sint Maarten, Sopers Hole, Martinique, Bequia, Grenada

CRUISE & STAY

Veranda Suite from £3,359pp

Veranda Suite from £3,199pp

Veranda Suite from £2,899pp

Veranda Suite from £4,749pp

Veranda Suite from £5,759pp

Veranda Suite from £5,999pp

Includes

Return flights Transfers Dining & Beverages

2 nights hotel stay in Miami Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Return flights Transfers Dining & Beverages

2 nights hotel stay in Bridgetown Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Dining & Beverages Gratuities

Wi-Fi

Return flights Transfers Dining & Beverages

1 night pre-cruise hotel in Rome 1 night post-cruise hotel in Dubrovnik Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Return flights & transfers Train Venice-Lake Garda Dining & Beverages

3 nights hotel in Lake Garda 1 night post-cruise hotel in Athens Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Return flights Transfers Dining & Beverages

2 nights hotel stay in Bridgetown Gratuities & Wi-Fi

Seabourn T&C apply.

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Colombia by River: The journey that changes everything you thought you knew Rachel Simon, Strategic Account Manager at AmaWaterways, has sailed Colombia’s rivers first-hand. Her verdict? This is not just an unusual itinerary. It is an entirely different way of experiencing a country.

A destination like no other Rachel does not hesitate when asked to describe Colombia by river. “You are travelling through the heart of the country,” she says, “where life revolves around the river.” From the deck of the ship, the world unfolds exactly as it is. Fishermen hauling in their catch. Children swimming at the water’s edge. Iguanas basking in the afternoon sun. Villagers going about their days, unhurried and entirely unperformed. It is an intimacy with a place that very few forms of travel can offer. “Few travellers ever get to experience this,” Rachel tells us. That, in itself, is reason enough to go.

Closer to the real thing River cruising brings guests closer to a destination than ocean travel ever could, and in Colombia that proximity becomes something genuinely profound. The villages along this route are uncommercialised, unhurried and entirely authentic. Guests are welcomed not as tourists passing through but as visitors worth knowing. “The people were so warm, friendly and inviting,” Rachel says, “and are so proud of their country and culture and want to share this with you.” That openness, freely given and deeply felt, is something guests carry home long after the voyage ends.

The moment that stays with you Every journey has a moment that defines it. For Rachel, that moment came in Palenque. The town was mid-festival when the ship arrived, its streets alive with music rooted in African tradition, with dancing, laughter and a warmth that was immediate and genuine. But Palenque is more than a festival town. It holds a singular place in Colombian history as the first community to be freed from slavery, and its people, direct descendants of those original African communities, have preserved their culture and traditions with remarkable pride. “Being immersed in this town, meeting and talking with the local people, we learned all about their culture,” Rachel reflects. It is the kind of encounter that no itinerary can guarantee and no brochure can fully capture.

Cartagena: a city worth every word written about it Among the many highlights of the itinerary, Cartagena stands in a category of its own. The UNESCO-listed walled city is visually breathtaking, its colonial architecture immaculately preserved, its streets layered with centuries of history. Rachel was particularly moved by the Getsemaní neighbourhood, where vivid street art celebrates Afro-Colombian culture and heritage with beauty and conviction. “Unforgettable,” she says. It is a word she does not use lightly. The easiest way into an extraordinary country For those drawn to Colombia but uncertain about somewhere less familiar, Rachel’s reassurance carries real authority. This itinerary, she says, is one of the most comfortable and considered ways to discover the country. Knowledgeable local guides, the backing of a world-class cruise line, and a beautifully appointed ship as a constant, welcoming base mean that guests can explore freely and confidently. “Most guests come away saying it completely changed their perception of Colombia.” Having heard Rachel’s account, that is very easy to believe. Inspired by Rachel’s journey? Speak to one of our Voyage Consultants and let us help you plan yours.

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There’s so much to see with Celebrity Cruises, with voyages combining modern luxury at sea with unforgettable destinations around the world.

Madeira, Canaries & Morocco Barcelona to Barcelona

From the Mediterranean and Canary Islands to the Norwegian fjords, Caribbean, Alaska and beyond, there’s a journey for every kind of traveller. Plus, enjoy 35% off the 1st and 2nd guest, additional savings and flights from just £99pp on selected voyages.

19 Feb 2027

12 nights cruise-only

Celebrity Infinity

Highlights include: Lanzarote, Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Funchal , Tangier

Barcelona to Barcelona 26 Nov 2026

12 nights cruise-only

Celebrity Infinity

Highlights include: Málaga, Tangier, Casablanca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gibraltar

SAVE UP TO 35% + MORE

10 May 2027

Canaries, Spain & Morocco Christmas Barcelona to Barcelona 8 Dec 2026

12 nights cruise-only

Celebrity Infinity

Highlights include: Málaga, Tangier, Casablanca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gibraltar

SAVE UP TO 35% + MORE

Ultimate Southern Caribbean with Miami Beach Stay

13 nights fly-cruise

Celebrity Edge

Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale 13 Jan 2027

13 nights fly-cruise

Veranda from £5,399pp

Includes

Celebrity Ascent

18 May 2027

Highlights include: St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua

Celebrity Summit

Veranda from £1,029pp Flights from £99pp

Veranda from £3,159pp

Veranda from £5,189pp

Includes

Save up to 35% 1st & 2nd guest + Additional Savings

Flights & private transfers 2 night hotel stay in Miami

Dining & Beverages Wi-Fi

Southampton to Southampton

8 nights cruise-only

Highlights include: Haugesund, Molde, Trondheim, Olden, Bergen

Highlights include: Alaska with Rocky Mountaineer and Grouse Mountain Skyride and Capilano Suspension Bridge tour CRUISE & STAY

CRUISE & STAY

Tours Dining & Beverages Wi-Fi

Celebrity Apex

13 nights fly-cruise

Flights & private transfers Hotel stays in Banff, Kamloops & Vancouver

Tours Dining & Beverages Wi-Fi

9 nights cruise-only

Highlights include: Livorno, Salerno, Palermo, Cagliari, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca

Ocean View from £1,109pp Flights from £349pp

Norwegian Fjords Cruise 28 May 2027

15 May 2027

Includes

Flights & private transfers Hotel stays in Banff, Kamloops, Vancouver & Seattle

Vancouver to Vancouver

Civitavecchia to Barcelona

SAVE UP TO 35% + MORE

Ocean View from £1,279pp Flights from £279pp

Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise with Rocky Mountaineer & Tour in Vancouver

Best of Italy, France & Spain Celebrity Constellation

CRUISE & STAY

SAVE UP TO 35% + MORE

Ocean View from £1,219pp Flights from £99pp Save up to 35% 1st & 2nd guest + Additional Savings

Vancouver to Seattle

Highlights include: Alaska with Rocky Mountaineer and Tour in Banff National Park

Save up to 35% 1st & 2nd guest + Additional Savings

Canaries, Spain & Morocco

Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise with Rocky Mountaineer & Tour in Banff

Save up to 35% 1st & 2nd guest + Additional Savings

Italian & French Riviera Cruise Barcelona to Barcelona 10 July 2027

7 nights cruise-only

Celebrity Xcel

Highlights include: Villefranche-sur-Mer, Portofino, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples

SAVE UP TO 35% + MORE

Ocean View from £1,779pp

Ocean View from £1,599pp Flights from £379pp

Includes

Save up to 35% 1st & 2nd guest + Additional Savings

Celebrity T&C apply.

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Set sail with Windstar Cruises in 2027 and explore destinations across the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Japan, Thailand and Europe. With All-Inclusive fares available across a range of voyages, you can enjoy unlimited beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and gratuities throughout your journey, alongside low deposits on selected sailings.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Roundtrip 17 Nov 2026

10 nights cruise-only

6 Jan 2027

ALL-INCLUSIVE

Includes

San Juan to San Juan 10 Dec 2027

CRUISE & STAY

Ocean View from £2,999pp

Suite from £3,089pp

Includes

Includes Return flights Overseas transfers 3 nights pre-cruise hotel stay in San Juan

Costa Rica & Panama Canal Colón to Puerto Caldera 2 Jan 2027

11 nights fly-cruise

ALL-INCLUSIVE

Gratuities Wi-Fi

Beverages Dining

Highlights include: St. John, St. Barts, Saint Kitts, St. Maarten, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda

Beverages Dining

£150pp LOW DEPOSIT

Suite from £5,299pp

San Juan & the Virgin Islands Cruise with Flights & Hotel

Highlights include: Fuerte Amador , Isla Parida, Golfo Dulce, Quepos

No-Fly Cruise: Tulip Season in Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam Stay & Tour

Amsterdam to London Tower Bridge 27 Apr 2027

£150pp LOW DEPOSIT

10 nights cruise & stay

Star Pride

CRUISE & STAY

Ocean View from £3,299pp

Suite from £2,789pp

Includes

Beverages Dining

Gratuities Wi-Fi

11 nights fly-cruise

Eurostar to Amsterdam Overseas transfers 2 nights pre-cruise hotel stay in Amsterdam & Keukenhof Tulip Farm trip

Highlights include: Antigua, Anguilla, Soper’s Hole, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. Barts

Papeete to Papeete 11 Feb 2027

7 nights cruise-only

Star Breeze

Highlights include: Raiatea , Motu Mahaea, Bora-Bora , Huahine, Moorea

£150pp LOW DEPOSIT

Ocean View from £3,189pp

Suite from £3,119pp

Includes

Includes All meals onboard Soft drinks, tea & coffee Gratuities Wi-Fi

Maritime Capitals of Northern Europe

London Tower Bridge Roundtrip 10 May 2027

8 nights cruise-only

Star Pride

Highlights include: Bruges, Harlingen, Amsterdam, Antwerp , Honfleur

ALL-INCLUSIVE

£150pp LOW DEPOSIT

Includes Beverages Dining

Gratuities Wi-Fi

Beverages Dining

Grand Japan Kobe to Tokyo 15 Oct 2027

10 nights cruise-only

Star Seeker

Highlights include: Takamatsu , Tomonoura, Hiroshima, Karatsu, Busan, Hashima, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Shimizu

ALL-INCLUSIVE

£150pp LOW DEPOSIT

Suite from £4,779pp

Suite from £2,599pp

All meals onboard Soft drinks, tea & coffee Gratuities Wi-Fi

Dreams of Tahiti

ALL-INCLUSIVE

CRUISE & STAY

Return flights Overseas transfers 3 nights pre-cruise hotel stay in Philipsburg

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Where the world is still wild:

The Galápagos WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS

the balance of experience and ease has been considered with genuine care. The National Geographic Islander II, accommodating just 48 guests, offers an intimacy and quality of finish that sits comfortably alongside the finest small ship experiences anywhere in the world. But the principle holds fleet-wide. A morning in the field, an evening on board with excellent food, good wine and the quiet pleasure of reflecting on a day that felt almost impossible. “It’s not luxury instead of adventure,” Danielle says. “It’s luxury that enhances the adventure.” That distinction, simply put, is everything.

Some destinations reward the traveller who simply arrives. The Galápagos rewards the one who is truly present. Danielle Bates, Head of Sales at National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, travelled these extraordinary islands and returned with something that goes well beyond a collection of photographs. A different kind of journey entirely To sail to the Galápagos with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is to redefine what a voyage can be. Danielle Bates, who has experienced this expedition first-hand, is precise about the distinction. “You’re not really going to the Galápagos on a cruise,” she says. “You’re going to experience the Galápagos, and the ship is your basecamp.” The islands are not a backdrop. They are the entire point. Every day brings guests ashore, into the water, across lava fields and through landscapes that feel untouched by time. An expedition team of exceptional depth ensures that every encounter carries meaning well beyond the visual. “You’re not just seeing a sea lion or a giant tortoise,” Danielle explains. “You’re understanding why they’re there and what makes this place so extraordinary.” That understanding is what separates an expedition from a holiday. The encounter that stopped time There are experiences that surprise you and experiences that quietly alter your sense of what the world is. For Danielle, the

Galápagos delivered both. In the highlands, surrounded without warning by giant tortoises moving with the unhurried certainty of creatures who have belonged to this landscape for millennia, she found herself genuinely lost for words. In the water, a sea lion swam towards her with the curiosity of something that has never learned to fear, and tugged at her mask. “I kept thinking, is this actually real?” she recalls. It is the question, she says, that the Galápagos asks of you repeatedly, and never entirely answers. Knowledge that lives and breathes What National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions brings to the Galápagos that no other operator can replicate is the depth of the expertise that travels alongside every guest. National Geographic photography experts work with guests at every level, from those shooting on a smartphone to those carrying professional equipment, helping them see and capture a world that would otherwise remain just beyond reach. The naturalists offer something equally rare: a connection to these islands that is not

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academic but personal. Many were born here. Their knowledge of the wildlife, the ecosystem and the singular history of the archipelago is not something acquired. It is something lived. “You come away not just having seen the Galápagos,” Danielle says, “but understanding it, appreciating it and hopefully feeling a real responsibility to help protect somewhere so extraordinary.” Fernandina: a landscape from another age Among the many islands and landings the voyage offers, Fernandina occupies a place apart in Danielle’s memory. Stepping onto its black lava terrain, she found herself in a landscape of extraordinary strangeness, ancient, silent and almost completely raw. Marine iguanas covered the ground in every direction, hundreds of them, piled across the volcanic rock with a prehistoric indifference to her presence. The vivid red of Sally Lightfoot crabs against the dark lava made the scene feel close to surreal. “It’s hard to describe just how surreal it feels,” Danielle says, “until you’ve actually stood there.” It is, she adds, one of the first places she thinks of whenever the Galápagos comes to mind.

If it is on your list, the time is now For those who have long held the Galápagos as an ambition without quite taking the step, Danielle’s counsel is both warm and direct. This is not a destination that benefits from further research or extended deliberation. It is one that must be experienced. “The Galápagos has a way of making you feel like a child again,” she says, “completely fascinated by everything around you.” She returned having seen extraordinary things. But more than that, she returned reminded of how remarkable this planet is, and how fortunate we are to be able to witness places like this while they remain. “Stop thinking about it and book it. I promise you won’t regret it.” To find out more about expeditions to the Galápagos with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, get in touch with our Voyage Consultants.

Where comfort and adventure meet The idea that expedition travel requires a compromise on comfort is one that Danielle is well positioned to correct. Across National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ fleet of four vessels,

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Ignite your sense of wonder on an ultra-luxury Europe river cruise in 2027. Discover iconic cities, charming towns and beautiful landscapes as you journey through the heart of Europe, with every detail taken care of along the way.

Highlights of Normandy & the Seine Paris to Paris

Save up to 30%* with return flights included# or travel via Eurostar**, plus enjoy an additional saving of up to £800 per suite† on selected sailings. Look forward to an immersive journey filled with unforgettable experiences, enriching discoveries and Scenic’s signature ultra-luxury.

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Scenic T&C apply. *Applicable to new bookings made before 30 September 2026. **Eurostar may be indirect. Taxi arranged if needed. No porterage. †£400 air credit per person; supplements apply.

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A few days at sea with

Atlas World Traveller by Andrew Maclear 9th May 2026, and Atlas World Traveller sets out from Lisbon on a journey around the Iberian Peninsula, cruising the coast of the French Riviera and concluding in Rome. An agreeable way to spend ten days in May. World Traveller, launched in 2022, is amongst five Polar Class expedition vessels operated by Atlas, all launched in the past five years and built to withstand ice, rough seas and turbulent South Atlantic crossings. Yet, finished in dark marine blue, World Traveller’s sleek hull has the signature of a small luxury cruise vessel. Although Atlas has extensive itineraries in both the Arctic and Antarctic, the word “expedition” is elastic and the company has a strong presence in themed and discovery cruises around the globe. This embraces culinary voyages in the Mediterranean, such as this one, featuring guest chef Massimo Capra. With a maximum complement of 196 passengers, the ship has the scale and intimacy that place it firmly in the luxury yacht category. The interiors and public spaces throughout World Traveller were composed by The Oitoemponto Studio in Portugal. The group has broad experience of interiors and architectural design, their clients including Ritz Four Seasons Hotels. Indeed, the public areas of World Traveller have the ambience of an exclusive hotel, the look being described as mid-century modern Italian. So you will find glossy dark wood laminates combined with vibrant fabrics, playful, rounded sofas and chairs and creative lighting rendering a calm and acoustically friendly ambience to the ship. Suites are supremely comfortable across all categories, most with balconies, all with queen-sized beds and well-conceived seating areas. Spa Bathrooms feature walk-in marble and mosaic showers, adjustable body jets and an overhead Rainforest shower. Discreet but attentive cabin staff supervise your suite and are adept at anticipating your requirements almost before you do. And if you can’t tear yourself away from this plush cocoon, there is 24-hour room service at the end of the phone. Venturing beyond the suite, it’s easy to orientate oneself around the eight decks and the whereabouts of key facilities. Lisboa, the principal dining venue, is on deck 4 aft. Here, breakfast and lunch take the form of an elaborate buffet, augmented by various speciality stations and on command items. For evening service it takes on a more formal mood, an eclectic menu and a sommelier on hand to help navigate an impressive wine list. Elsewhere on the vessel, the Dome Lounge is a visual extravaganza with 180-degree wraparound vistas. Deck 7 has an exterior grill station and there is a neat, all-day corner for sandwiches, juices,

pastries and coffee just behind reception. A SeaSpa by L’Occitane includes a sauna with panoramic sea views. The helicopter pad aft of the vessel is exclusively for accessing otherwise inaccessible locations whilst on expedition cruises. Executive chef is Aireson Fernandes and on this voyage he is accompanied by visiting guest chef Massimo Capra, a celebrated TV personality and restaurateur in Canada. Between them, they supervise and embellish an eclectic menu of international fare and Mediterranean classics. Chef Aireson supervises his brigade

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on the hot side, eyeing each dish before it departs, in close collaboration with Massimo Capra on this, his third visit to Atlas in 2026. The heart of any cruise is the culinary experience and this Atlas maintains at an impressive level with frequent epicurean itineraries. I joined this sailing for the final four nights of the journey as the guest of Atlas Ocean Voyages, sailing from Palma de Mallorca to Civitavecchia, Rome. Similar Western Mediterranean itineraries to this commence in April 2027 from £3,799 per person.

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Step aboard Crystal and experience refined luxury at sea, with exceptional dining, beautifully appointed suites and personalised service throughout your journey.

Pireaus (Athens) to Fusina (Venice)

With Sail & Save, choose from over 200 voyages worldwide and enjoy savings of up to £5,000 per room or suite, plus $250pp onboard credit. Or travel with ease on our exclusive Cruise & Stay packages, combining your Crystal cruise with return flights, overseas transfers and hotel stays.

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Portsmouth to Copenhagen Portsmouth to Copenhagen 9 July 2027

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Receive up to $1,000 onboard credit + receive up to 20% off on selected Azamara voyages, giving you even more to enjoy during your time onboard.

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