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NORWAY - BALTIC - arctic - med & canaries

Departs Southampton - 11th AUGUST 2012

14 nights - Balmoral • L1213

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Portugal & Spain with Barcelona

• Premium service levels and fantastic value prices

• Throughout your cruise enjoy the luxury of all meals & late night snacks

• Attentive waiters will host you with a choice of traditional dining. Buffet options also available

• Welcome & farewell drinks parties

• Enjoy complimentary tea & coffee onboard (at selected venues)

• British pub drinks prices

BarcelonaFor many vistors, La Rambla, a pedestrianised avenue heading down to the port, is the essence of Barcelona. There’s everything here from fl ower stalls to street performers and art galleries to grand buildings.

GibraltarThe rock of Gibraltar is a giant limestone mass rising 425m out of the sea. A cable car climbs up from Main Street to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve where visitors can see the Barbary Apes.

LisbonSpread out over seven hills on the north of the River Tagus, Lisbon is a delightful mix of palaces, churches, art nouveau cafes, gardens, ancient castles & splendid bridges.

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Southampton 16:30 (11 Aug ‘12)

Gibraltar 09:00 - 17:00Gibraltar is almost more British than the UK:policemen in familiar uniforms, red phone boxes and pillar boxes, and shops that could have come from any British high street.

Barcelona 08:00 - 23:30 (17 Aug)Barcelona has some of the most diverse architecture of any city in Europe; with Roman, Frankish and Castilian infl uences.

Palamos 07:30 - 18:00 (18 Aug)A fi shing village since the 12th Century, Palamos has become a popular holiday resort & marina. The medieval streets of the old town are worth exploring.

Menorca 07:30 - 17:00 (19 Aug)The narrow, mostly pedestrianised streets have a charming mixture of family-owned shops, cafes & bars, along with chic boutiques & craft shops.

Portimao 12:30 - 18:00 (21 Aug)There are no great monuments or museums, but it’s a delightfully relaxed town. Enjoy a relaxed stroll down pretty streets and gardens.

Lisbon 08:00 - 17:00 (22 Aug)Whilst soaking up the sun, visit amazing cathedrals & museums & take a journey through the historical ventures of this beautiful city.

Southampton 07:00 (25 Aug)

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Cabin Inside Outside Superior Outside Suite

Brochure fare 1599 1889 2359 3449

Cruise.co.uk fare 899 999 1199 1599

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Newcastle 16:30 (14 Aug ‘12)

Leknes 08:30 - 16:30 (17 Aug)Leknes looks out over the stunning Lofoten Islands. The wild landscape of jagged peaks, cliffs and bright-white sandy beaches makes the area one of the most picturesque in Norway.

Tromso 08:30 - 17:00 (18 Aug)Set well within the Arctic Circle, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks that rise to 1,800m: from the edge of town a cable car takes visitors up 420m for panoramic views over the city.

Honningsvaag 09:00 - 21:00 (19 Aug)The gateway to the North Cape, usually considered to be the “top of Europe”, Honningsvag is framed by rugged mountains and the grey Arctic Ocean.

Alta 08:30 - 14:30 (20 Aug)The Altafjord, and the Altaelva river that runs through the town, are said to have the best salmon fi shing in the world. It’s still possible to see the fi sh leaping up the river.

Kristiansund 12:30 - 18:00 (22 Aug)Vibrant island communities, deep fjords, steep mountains, the incredible Atlantic Road, and charming Kristiansund – the region is full of contrasts.

Olden 08:00 - 17:30 (23 Aug)Olden is a charming village set in green meadows which are ablaze with colourful fl owers throughout the summer.

Bergen 08:30 - 23:00 (24 Aug)Bergen is framed by seven magnifi cent hills where cafés, bars and restaurants welcome visitors from all around the world.

Newcastle 07:00 (26 Aug)

Into the Arctic Circle

Departs Newcastle - 14th August 2012

12 nights - Boudicca • D1218

Breathtaking views

BergenDiscover Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf, a working port that is also home to Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir, and gift shops, in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.

Tromso

Visitors are sometimes surprised to fi nd cultural sophistication, good food and a vibrant hightlife.

Olden

Stretching back from the village is the Oldedalen valley, fl anked by near-vertical 1700m cliffs & sparkling glaciers: 1,500m up the valley is the spectacular Lokenfossen waterfall.




• Complimentary selected onboard lectures

• Selected onboard leisure facilities including use of swimming pools, jacuzzis & gymnasium

• Handcrafted itineraries


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Brochure fare 1399 1659 2059 2559


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Dover 16:30 (15 Aug ‘12)Copenhagen 13:00 - 23:00 (17 Aug)Copenhagen has something for everyone. From the wonderful Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the former sailors’ district of Nyhavn and splendourous architecture.

Stockholm 09:00 (O/N) (19 Aug)- 16:00Stockholm beautifully tells her 700 year-old history through grand public buildings, palaces and museums.

Tallinn 08:30 - 16:30 (21 Aug)Tallinn is a city that stays connected with its history, with many neighbourhoods providing excellent snapshots into the various periods of its past.

St. Petersburg 07:30 (2 nights) (22 Aug) - 18:00 Known as City of the Tsars, St. Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook.

Helsinki 08:00 - 16:00 (25 Aug)Surrounded by sea on three sides and with a beautiful archipelago forming the city centre, the city has a very special atmosphere. Many attractions are within walking distance of each other.

Travemunde 07:30 - 14:00 (27 Aug)The wide variety of different styles makes a walk through the old town a charming experience. The 13th-century town hall, the stunning Cathedral & the palatial Rantzau Castle are all highlights.

Dover 07:30 (29 Aug)

St. Petersburg, Helsinki & Stockholm

Departs dover - 15th August 2012

14 nights - Braemar • M1218A



• Personal and friendly service

• Luggage porterage to and from your cabin

• A small more intimate ship, less queuing, less tendering

• A truly British cruise experience – Sterling onboard & all English speaking crew


TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

CopenhagenThere are several spectacular churches, such as the Church of our Saviour in Christianshavn, The Marble Church and the Black Diamond.

Stockholm

Bridges criss-cross the water, while parks, gardens and wide boulevards make the city a pleasure to explore.

Helsinki

Visitors can take their pick of an outstanding choice of museums, as well as admiring an enormous variety of church architecture, not to mention the neo-classical railway station & Senate Square.

CopenhagenGrampian Restaurant on Braemar

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st. petersburg

Otherwise known as the

Venice of the North, The City

of St Petersburg is utterly

captivating. The wide elegant

streets and broad curving

canals gives the famous city a real sense of history.

The main street Nevsky Prospekt is lined with bars,

restaurants and cafes, mixed with hotels and shops giving a

tasteful modern twist.

The real star attraction to St Petersburg has to be the

Winter Palace which not only dominates Palace Square but

also plays a central political and cultural role in the city.

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Cabin Inside Outside Balcony Suite

Brochure fare 1629 1929 3329 3729

Cruise.co.uk fare 899 1049 2249 2519

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St. Petersburg, Helsinki & Stockholm


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Southampton 16:30 (28 August ‘12)Farsund 12:30 - 18:00 (30 Aug)The region supports extensive agriculture and, of course, fi shing, while the varied scenery – sandy beaches, rocky crags, mountains, forest and dozens of islands – has long attracted artists and photographers.

Bergen 08:00 - 18:00 (31 Aug)Bergen is framed by seven magnifi cent hills where cafés, bars and restaurants welcome visitors from all around the world.

Olden 07:30 - 17:00 (1 Sep)Olden is a charming village set in green meadows which are ablaze with colourful fl owers throughout the summer.

Flaam 07:30 - 16:30 (2 Sep)The beautiful small town of Flaam is nestled off the worlds longest & deepest fjords whilst also being surrounded by steep mountains, picturesque waterfalls & deep valleys.

Stavanger 09:00 - 16:00 (3 Sep)North sea oil transformed this provincial seaport into a vibrant and exciting city of bars, restaurants, cafes, museums and art gallaries.

Southampton 07:00 (5 Sep)

Norwegian Fjords

Departs southampton - 28th august 2012

8 nights - Balmoral • L1215

Balmoral Lido Bar



• Smaller, more intimate ships






FlåmBoard the fabulous railway journey from Flåm to Myrdal which passes through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides up to a height of 900 metres. Relish the opportunity to visit the Naerøyfjord in Flåm. The fjord is sheltered by mountains and is thus perfect for kayaking.

StavangerYou can take an excursion from Stavanger through an undersea road tunnel to Mosterøy Island, with a visit to the medieval Utstein Monastery.

Stavanger

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Brochure fare 939 1109 1379 2029


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Bergen, your gateway to the Fjords, is framed by seven magnifi cent hills, the highest one which can be reached by the famous funicular railway. From the top you will be greeted by spectacular views down to the harbour side where cafes, bars and restaurants welcome visitors from around the world. The narrow streets climb away from the waterfront lined by interesting shops and the vibrant Hanseatic houses gives Bergen its character. The summer months transform Bergen as every spare corner is fi lled with colourful fl owers, fi lling the air with the scents of aromatic blooms, making this port a real must see on any Norwegian Fjords departure.

Bergen, one of the great Hanseatic ports.

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Norway’s Fjords

Departs dover - 7th September 2012

7 nights - Boudicca • D1220


FlaamBoard the fabulous railway journey from Flåm to Myrdal which passes through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides up to a height of 900 metres.

Aalesund

The national Art Nouveau Centre is well worth a visit for its insights into its unique style.

Olden

Stretching back from the village is the Oldedalen valley, fl anked by near-vertical 1700m cliffs & sparkling glaciers: 1,500m up the valley is the spectacular Lokenfossen waterfall.







• Complimentary selected onboard lectures


Flaam Relax in Boudicca’s Pool

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Newcastle 16:30 (7 Sep ‘12)Aalesund 08:30 - 17:00 (9 Sep)The imaginative and colourful buildings make the town an astonishing visual experience which draws visitors from all over the world.

Olden 08:30 - 17:30 (10 Sep)Olden is a charming village set in green meadows which are ablaze with colourful fl owers throughout the summer.

Flaam 07:30 - 16:30 (11 Sep)The beautiful small town of Flaam is nestled off the worlds longest & deepest fjords whilst also being surrounded by steep mountains, picturesque waterfalls & deep valleys.

Bergen 08:00 - 23:00 (12 Sep)Bergen is framed by seven magnifi cent hills where cafés, bars and restaurants welcome visitors from all around the world.

Newcastle 07:00 (14 Sep)

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Cruise.co.uk fare 549 749 1119

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Departs dover - 6th october 2012

14 nights - Braemar • M1224

Funchal





• A truly British cruise experience




FunchalTake an excursion to Eira do Serrado, Madeira, and enjoy the spectacular views over the island from nearly 2km high.

San SebastianEnjoy an exhibition about the discovery of America by Europeans through the tourist offi ce at Casa Condal in San Sebastian situated at La Gomera.

Las PalmasSituated in the midst of the mountains of Gran Canaria, travel to Palmitos Park, known as one of the islands most famous attractions, with exotic animals, botanical gardens and a butterfl y house.

Enjoying a bite to eat in Lisbon

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Located on the east coast, Santa Cruz is the capital of La Palma and is ideal for visitors who are looking for a variety of attractions to visit. With buildings and museums dating as far back as the 16th century, this explicit resort offers some fantastic shopping opportunities, arts and crafts stores, cafes, bars and restaurants which serve local and international cuisines for all tastes and budgets.

Shopping in Santa Cruz

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Gran CanariaLanzarote

Agadir

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Dover 16:30 (6 Oct ‘12)Funchal 10:00 - 18:00 (10 Oct)With rich volcanic soil and a magnifi cent climate, Funchal has many stunning gardens which display an exoctic array of plants from all over the world.

La Gomera 12:30 - 18:00 (11 Oct)Known for its historical links to Christopher Colombus, San Sebastian is a lively town with some excellent festivals throughout the year.

Tenerife 08:00 - 23:00 (12 Oct)Santa Cruz de Tenerife celebrates fi ne arts, ecology and culture through their elegant squares and parks located around boulevards and wide avenues.

Gran Canaria 08:00 - 18:00 (13 Oct)As a beach town, Las Palmas is especially popular for oceanside activities. Catch a wave, grab your snorkel, or just soak up some sun.

Lanzarote 08:00 - 16:30 (14 Oct)Arrecife is the commercial and administrative area of the Island and hosts a wide variety of shops and cafes.

Agadir 08:00 - 17:00 (15 Oct)Agadir is primarily a resort. The main attraction is the beach, which is very big with lots of surf schools.

Lisbon 07:30 - 16:00 (17 Oct)Lisbon offers all the delights you’d expect of Portugal’s star attraction, gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of the colourful cityscape.

Dover 07:30 (20 Oct)

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Brochure fare 1419 1679 2089 3239

Cruise.co.uk fare 999 1179 1469 2269

morocco & the sunshine islands

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www.cruise.co.uk are approved agents of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, operated by Atol 5016. All fares are per person in £Sterling, based on 2 adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin within applicable category. Prices are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and availability. Customers are advised to confi rm by calling www.cruise.co.uk. Deposits paid are non refundable. Holiday insurance is required. Please see www.cruise.co.uk for full terms and conditions. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines terms and conditions also apply. www.cruise.co.uk reserve the right to withdraw the offers without prior notice. Please note, some ports of call may be anchor ports where a tender is required. Please note – Suite prices on some Black Watch and Boudicca are based on either JS or DS grades, which do not have balconies. All late deals are subject to availability and prices may change depending on availability of each cruise. All suggested tours and excursions are subject to change at the discretion of Fred. Olsen. At the time of going to print, all prices and itinerary dates stand correct. All offers must be booked by 31st July 2012. Fred. Olsen All Inclusive: The exact brand of spirits & wines are still to be fi nalised. The minimum age for alcoholic drinks is 18 years old. Within the all-inclusive drinks package drinks are only available within standard bar opening hours under a one drink per person per order policy. Your cabin card must be produced for each drink that is ordered. Discretionary gratuities, spa treatments & all other items purschased on board will be charged back to the guests on board account. The all-inclusive package is only available for bookings made by the 31st July 2012. E&OE.

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