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Anchors AweighDreaming of wide-open seas? In the following pages, you’ll find a luxury travel look book with a wave of tempting trips to inspire your next cruising adventure. These handpicked offerings range from intimate journeys along storied rivers to multicity hops via majestic mega-ships and small-vessel voyages to tropical lands; there are even suggestions for the perfect pre- and post-cruise hotel or tour. So settle in, search out your next destination (or ten), and get ready to set sail.

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36Postcard History lessons and local treats in Warsaw’s Old Town.

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A Cinque Terre rainbow in Vernazza, Italy.

2 THE NEW WAVE Ten experiences you didn’t know you could have on a cruise.

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Ten experiences you didn’t know you could have on a cruise.

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Rafting with Lindblad Expe-ditions in Alaska’s Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

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Adventure time with Lindblad Expeditions, clockwise from top left: Orcas off Vancouver Island, a brown-throated sloth in the Amazon, a sunset skiff ride on the Amazon River in Peru, and a bear sighting in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

T oday’s cruising boom is good news for everyone, from aficionados who love setting sail to those ready to give a new holiday style a go. And as cruising’s

popularity grows – a projected 27 million people took a cruise in 2018 – cruise lines have diversified.

It’s all about variety these days, not just in ship size – ranging from intimate 60-passenger yachts to next-level 6,000-person mega-vessels – but in style too. You can sip coffee on your balcony as you float down a European riv-er, go searching for wildlife on an expedition ship, or get lost in a floating city at sea. Itineraries, too, are more cre-ative: Onboard culinary academies and wellness centres, for example, pair well with surprising shore excursions, from hiking up mountains to attending orchestra con-certs. Welcome to the new era of cruising, where almost everything goes.

1BRING ON A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY DAY.Explore as much as you like with Lindblad Expeditions, the cruise line that stores kayaks and

expedition landing craft for water and land adventures and employs dedicated expert expedition leaders and naturalists to lead hikes, educational lectures, and more. On the intimate 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Bird cruisers can listen to whales swimming nearby on the ship’s hydrophone, transfer their wilderness photos on the iMac photo station, and participate in morning stretch classes on the sundeck. Disembark on a 15-day, Seattle-to-Sitka sailing to kayak Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Glacier Bay National Park. Multiple departures: 11 May 2019 through 4 September 2020.

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2EXPLORE MARINE LIFE FROM INSIDE A $4 MILLION SUBMARINE.

Realise your James Bond fantasies with a trip on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Esprit, a 62-passenger yacht that touts a three-person submersible as one of its water-based activity options. (Jet Skis, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are also at the ready.) A pilot takes two passengers at a time on explorations 900 metres below the surface, including on a seven-day, Dubrovnik-to-Venice sailing. The Esprit is an ideal vessel for scuba divers and snorkellers, and its small size means it can call on smaller ports, includ-ing the yacht marina in Kotor, Montene-gro; Croatia’s walled city of Dubrovnik; and all the way north to Venice. Depar-tures: 7 July, 25 August, and 8 September.

Clockwise from top: Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking

Sun near New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, Bergen

countryside, and the Crystal Esprit submersible.

3SAIL AROUND THE WORLD … LITERALLY.Cross the Atlantic and the Pacific

on a voyage that takes guests to six continents. Viking Ocean Cruises’ 245-day world cruise itinerary sails round-trip-from-London to a whopping 53 countries on board the 930-passenger Viking Sun. Brush up on your Viking history and visit a fish market among fjords in the port town of Bergen, Norway; stay the night in the historic American city of Boston after cruising Cape Cod Bay and taking in the campus of Harvard University; cruise the Amazon looking for pink dolphins (also known as the Amazon River dolphin); and explore the islands of Singapore – all in one epic trip. Departure: 31 August. (B

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4FINALLY FIGURE OUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A JULIENNE

AND A BRUNOISE CUT. Make tasty use of your time at sea on Oce-ania Cruises’ 1,250-passenger Marina or Riviera ships by enrolling in a cooking class or three at the onboard Culinary Center. Kick things off with Slice: Master-ing Chef Knife Skills to learn the basics of mise en place before trying your hand at making pasta or grilling. The 12-day, Rio de Janeiro-to-Buenos Aires voyage on the Marina offers a balanced diet of cultural excursions in Paraty, Brazil; beach time in Punta del Este, Uruguay; and food and wine tours in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Departure: 7 December.

5SPEND ALL DAY AT THE SPA.Bookending stops in Sint Maarten, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, and

Saint Bart’s, four of the 11 days on RegentSeven Seas Cruises’ round-trip-from- Miami journey on the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer are spent at sea, offering prime time to find some inner peace in the ship’s full-service Canyon Ranch spa. This at-sea outpost mirrors the famous destination retreat, with yoga classes, seaweed wraps, hot stone massages, reflexology, and hydrotherapy features ranging from saunas to cold rooms. Between oxygen facials and pedicures, check out the ship’s impressive art collection, including several Picassos, or learn about the healthful secrets of Mediterranean cooking in the Culinary Arts Kitchen. Departure: 8 January 2020.

From top: Making croissants with Oceania Cruises, dinner is served on an Oceania ship, and the Canyon Ranch spa on board Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer.

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6DISCUSS TECH WITH STEVE WOZNIAK.There’s nothing like sailing with an

astronaut, scholar, or filmmaker to vanquish the shuffleboard-and-buffets cruising stereotypes. Seabourn raises the intellectual bar with its Seabourn Conversations series, featuring notable guests who don’t just lead onboard lectures, but engage with fellow passengers over meals and excursions as well. Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and philanthropist, will educate guests on the 599-passenger Seabourn Ovation during a 14-day, Singapore-to-Hong Kong cruise around Thailand and Vietnam. Passengers will tour energetic Bangkok, barbecue on an unspoiled Thai beach, and more. Departure: 21 December.

From top: Discovering Bangkok

and a Seabourn lecturer.

7TURN YOUR EXPEDITION PHOTOS INTO MASTERPIECES.Go beyond VSCO and your smartphone’s

filters: The fully equipped Photo Studio aboard Silversea Cruises’ 254-passenger Silver Cloud offers master classes in composition, editing, and Adobe’s Lightroom and Photoshop programmes. High-tech printers encourage shutterbugs to create postcards and panoramic prints, regardless of whether they were taken using an iPhone or a DSLR. Photograph the wildlife that inhabits the bottom of the earth on a ten-day, round-trip-from-Ushuaia expedition to Antarctica. The ship’s resident photo manag-er will coach passengers on adjusting shutter speeds so they can capture images of seabirds in the Drake Passage, penguins on the South Shetland Islands, and otherworldly icebergs in the Antarctic Sound. Departures: Multiple dates through 10 December.

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Penguin photography in Antarctica with Silversea.

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME ON THE NILE RIVER. From the hand-built pyramids at Giza

to tranquil Nile excursions aboard a traditional felucca, travellers will revel in the ingenuity of past centuries during their time in Egypt. Seven of the 12 days on Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s round-trip-from-Cairo itinerary are based on the elegant 82-passenger River Tosca. Egyptologist-guided excursions decode the colossal statues of Memnon, the mummified remains of King Tutankhamun in his Valley of the Kings tomb, and the hieroglyphics adorning temples from Luxor to Aswan. Changing pace, ride a felucca and take tea at the hotel where Agatha Christie set Death on the Nile. Go now, while tourism is growing, but before the masses return. Departures: Multiple dates through 28 December.

FOLLOW IN THE FOOT- STEPS OF MOZART AND OTHER COMPOSERS.

Was it something in the Danube River’s water – in the ripple of the waves or the movement of its current – that inspired some of Europe’s greatest classical composers? Explore music theory visually and aurally on Tauck’s 12-day, Budapest-to-Prague Danube River adventure on the 130-passenger Savor or Joy. The seven-day sailing, which visits ports in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, begins and ends with a pair of two-night stays in Budapest and Prague. Passengers can catch an orchestra rehearsal at Vienna’s Palais Auersperg and learn about Mozart’s life in his birthplace, the Baroque city of Salzburg. Departures: 27 May and 7 October.

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STOCK UP ON OLIVE OIL WITH A CELEBRATED CHEF.

The James Beard Foundation ships out its award-winning chefs and sommeliers on culinary-themed Windstar Cruises sailings, which are crammed with cooking demos, beverage pairings, and market tours. Chef Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar in Washington, D.C., headlines a seven-day, Rome-to-Barcelona sailing aboard the 310-passenger Wind Surf, which plies the Italian Riviera and the French Riviera. The chef will host a wine-paired dinner, lead a shopping trip, and demonstrate how to prepare some of her signature dishes. Work off the meals at Italy’s Tuscan Archipelago National Park or along Cannes’ Promenade de la Croisette. Departure: 22 June.

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Take in the scenery from a medieval bridge before gazing at magnificent frescoes and timeless works of art. Journey up a rolling hillside to an award-winning vineyard for sips of the first harvest, and bask in the sun while crossing sands that cradle dramatic cliffs. Wake up to a new destination nearly every day while unpacking only once and experience the very best of Europe on board Regent Seven Seas Explorer, The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built™. Everything from speciality dining and premium beverages to unlimited Wi-Fi is included – even gratuities and free unlimited excursions in every port.

Combine back-to-back voyages to extend your adventure.

CHATEAUX & VINEYARDS14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs 23 September 2019

Itinerary:London (Southampton), England • Saint-Malo, France • Bordeaux, France • Biarritz (Saint-Jean-de-Luz), France • Bilbao, Spain • La Coruña, Spain • Oporto, Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal • Seville (Cádiz), Spain • Gibraltar, British Territory • Almería, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Bilbao, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Deluxe Veranda Suite fares from AU$15,390 per person.

TASTE OF TUSCANY12 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs 7 October 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Provence (Marseille), France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Tuscany (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento/ Capri, Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Livorno, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Explore Europe in 2019 with European MasterpiecesRegent Seven Seas Cruises

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IBERIAN DISCOVERY11 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs 12 November 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Seville (Cádiz), Spain • Casablanca, Morocco • Agadir, Morocco • Arrecife (Lanzarote), Canary Islands • Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands • Funchal (Madeira), Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Cádiz, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


GRAND ATLANTIC & AZORES: LISBON TO MIAMI14 Nights • Seven Seas Explorer® Departs 23 November 2019

Itinerary:Lisbon, Portugal • Funchal (Madeira), Portugal • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Horta (Azores), Portugal • King’s Wharf, Bermuda • Miami, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Funchal, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Indulge in endless in-suite spatreatments as a Regent Suite guest.

Versace china sets the mood in Compass Rose.

Make a grand entrance in Seven Seas Explorer ’s Atrium.

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Change your view of river cruising on a voyage as unique as you are. Each Uniworld ship is a floating boutique hotel with its own distinctive style, filled with original artwork and antiques. Staterooms provide elegant sanctuary, with handcrafted beds, luxurious wall coverings, and thoughtful touches. Greet the day with a yoga session on the sundeck or a TRX suspension training class with the ship’s certified wellness instructor. Last chance to take advantage of their Best Offer, save up to 30 per cent on select 2019 voyages and departures when booked by 31 March.

Cruise through Europe with all the comforts of a boutique hotel on Uniworld’s artfully curated ships.

ENCHANTING DANUBE7 Nights • S.S. Maria Theresa Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Linz, Austria • Passau, Germany

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:AU$260 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Riverview fares from AU$4,129* per person.

CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE7 Nights • S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Cologne, Germany • Boppard, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Mannheim, Germany • Kehl, Germany • Basel, Switzerland



GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY9 Nights • River Countess Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Milan, Italy • Verona/Valpolicella, Italy • Venice, Italy • San Basilio, Italy • Sette Martiri, Italy • Chioggia, Italy • Polesella, Italy • Mazzorbo, Italy • Burano, Italy • Murano, Italy • Venice, Italy



Get a Unique Perspective on Europe Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

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MAGNIFICENT MOSELLE & RHINE9 Nights • River Queen Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Frankfurt, Germany • Mainz, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Cochem, Germany • Trier, Germany • Remich, Luxembourg • Bernkastel, Germany • Bonn, Germany • Cologne, Germany



BRILLIANT BORDEAUX7 Nights • S.S. Bon Voyage Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Bordeaux, France • Pauillac, France • Cadillac, France • Blaye, France • Bourg, France • Libourne, France • Bordeaux, France



IMPERIAL WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA11 Nights • River Victoria Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Saint Petersburg, Russia • Mandrogi, Russia • Kizhi Island, Russia • Goritsy, Russia • Yaroslavl, Russia • Uglich, Russia • Moscow, Russia



Dine locally, even when you’re on board.

Plush lounges feature full-service bars.

Ask your butler to deliver breakfast en suite.

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Discover the magic of Cochin’s tranquil backwaters, the redemptive power in Antarctica’s icy expanse, and the sheer pleasure of exceeded expectations. Every Seabourn cruise is more than a trip; it’s a journey that enriches the mind and spirit while rejuvenating body and soul. Sit down to exquisite fare prepared à la minute and to standards set by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller. Connect with visionaries like retired astronaut Captain Scott Kelly and techno-wiz Steve Wozniak through Seabourn Conversations. Take part in a mindful-living programme designed by Dr Andrew Weil, and enjoy an entertainment collaboration with Sir Tim Rice.

Go sea kayaking with skilled expert guides on optional Ventures by Seabourn excursions in Antarctica and other select destinations.

ROUTE OF THE VIKINGS II24 Nights • Seabourn Quest Departs 6 August 2019

Itinerary:Reykjavík, Iceland • Qaqortoq, Greenland • Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Greenland • Nuuk (Godthåb), Greenland • Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen), Greenland • Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland • Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Greenland • Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada • L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada • Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec, Canada • Sept-Îles, Québec, Canada • Saguenay, Québec, Canada • Québec, City, Québec, Canada • Montréal, Québec, Canada

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Québec City, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Oceanview fares from AU$15,999 per person.

GEMS OF NORTHERN EUROPE14 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 31 August 2019

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Fredericia, Denmark • Oslo, Norway overnight • Fredrikstad, Norway • Helsingør, Denmark • Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany • Travemünde (Lübeck), Germany • Rotterdam, Netherlands • Brussels (Antwerp), Belgium • Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland • Dublin, Ireland

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Oslo, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Veranda fares from AU$10,999 per person.

GEMS OF WESTERN EUROPE14 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 28 September 2019

Itinerary:Dublin, Ireland • Milford Haven, Wales • Bristol (Bath), England • Rouen (Paris), France overnight • Cherbourg (Normandy), France • Saint-Malo (Mont-Saint-Michel), France • Portland, England, United Kingdom • Falmouth, England, United Kingdom • La Coruña, Spain • Vigo, Spain • Leixoes (Porto), Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Saint-Malo, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


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Premium spirits and fine wines flow freely.

A Personal Suite Stewardess attends to all your needs.

Explore places beyond the reach of larger ships.

PANAMA CANAL SOJOURN19 Nights • Seabourn Sojourn Departs 16 October 2019

Itinerary:Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico • Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico • Puerto Chiapas, Chiapas, Mexico • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica • Cruising Panama Canal • Colón, Panama • Cartagena, Colombia • Port Antonio, Jamaica • Miami, Florida

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Cartagena, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


PEARLS OF ARABIA & INDIA19 Nights • Seabourn Ovation Departs 2 December 2019

Itinerary:Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates • Muscat, Oman • Mumbai (Bombay), India overnight • Cochin, India • Chennai (Madras), India • Karaikal, India • Trincomalee, Sri Lanka • Sabang, Pulau Weh, Indonesia • Singapore overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Mumbai, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


HOLIDAY ANTARCTICA, PATAGONIA & SOUTH GEORGIA24 Nights • Seabourn Quest Departs 19 December 2019

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina • Punta del Este, Uruguay • Two-Day South Georgia Island Experience • Five-Day Antarctic Experience • Ushuaia, Argentina • Punta Arenas, Chile • Castro, Isla Chiloé, Chile • Puerto Montt, Chile • San Antonio (Santiago), Chile

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Puerto Montt, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


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Discover the Wonders of EuropeHolland America Line

Holland America invites guests to “savour the journey,” and they offer plenty of ways to do so – including cooking workshops with America’s Test Kitchen and the only purpose-built wine-blending venue at sea. You will also relish inspired enrichment programmes created in partnership with BBC Earth and O, The Oprah Magazine, as well as an array of engaging excursions onshore. When night falls, you can listen to chamber music ensembles in Lincoln Center Stage, groove to the Memphis beat at B.B. King’s Blues Club, and watch global performers in the dazzling World Stage theatre.

NORWEGIAN FJORDS & BALTIC JEWELS21 Nights • Nieuw Statendam Departs 5 May 2019

Itinerary:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Flåm, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Kristiansand, Norway • Oslo, Norway • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Copenhagen, Denmark • Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia overnight • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden • Kiel (Hamburg), Germany • Aarhus, Denmark • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Dinner for two in the Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto

Virtuoso Verandah fares from AU$6,399 per person.

ANCIENT EMPIRES12 Nights • Koningsdam Departs 7 July 2019

Itinerary:Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Katakolon (Olympia), Greece • Piraeus (Athens), Greece overnight • Mykonos, Greece • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey • Rhodes, Greece • Thira (Santorini), Greece • Souda (Chania), Greece • Naples (Pompeii), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy



MEDITERRANEAN RIVIERAS10 Nights • Koningsdam Departs 21 August 2019

Itinerary:Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Cartagena, Spain • Gibraltar, British Territory • Málaga, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Marseille (Provence), France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy



A Culinary Council of elite chefs creates innovative, global menus.

Perfectly sized ships exude an easy elegance.

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Haven and Suite guests can meet and mingle with the ship’s captain and senior crew at a private cocktail reception.

Tallinn’s Old Town dates from the thirteenth century.

Enjoy an exclusive menu in The Haven restaurant.

Take your holiday to the next level in The Haven by Norwegian®, an exclusive enclave located at the top of Norwegian’s innovative ships, complete with thoughtful, intuitive butler service to enhance your journey. Bask in tranquillity in The Haven Courtyard with a private pool and sundeck. Indulge in the unparalleled personal service of a certified butler and concierge. Best of all, you’re just steps away from the variety of unique speciality restaurants (including The Haven restaurant), award- winning shows, and exciting activities your ship has to offer.

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN7 Nights • Norwegian Epic Departures available May through November 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Naples, Italy • Rome, Italy • Florence/Pisa, Italy • Cannes, France • Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Haven Suite guests receive a freeBehind the Scenes Tour for the firstfour guests, PLUS Free at Sea offers

Virtuoso Haven fares from AU$3,864 per person.

ENGLAND, IRELAND & NORWAY 14 Nights • Norwegian Pearl Departs 11 May 2019

Itinerary:Amsterdam, Netherlands • Edinburgh, Scotland • Inverness, Scotland • Bergen, Norway • Flåm, Norway • Hellesylt, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Dublin, Ireland • Le Havre (Paris), France • Tilbury (London), England • Brussels, Belgium



SCANDINAVIA, RUSSIA & BALTIC 9 Nights • Norwegian Getaway Departures available June through October 2019

Itinerary:Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin, Germany • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden



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“Magnets. They have to be different, interesting, and

able to survive being knocked off the fridge. They are the

simplest things to pack, and I usually find them throughout

my suitcase when I get home.” – Lauryn Belleli, Sydney

“Wherever I go I treat myself to one small fashion accessory,

be it a hand-painted scarf from Italy, Swarovski earrings

from Austria, an African beaded bangle, or a trendy

watch from the U.S.” – Monika Wright, Perth

“I find snow globes kitschy and fun, and I give them to my daughter. They are sometimes

hard to find, but the search is part of the fun when exploring new places.”

– Roger Koller, Noosa Heads

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Book a Four Seasons Executive Suite for fabulous views over the city.

Go luxe in the Lion City at the Four Seasons Singapore. Shop for high-street fashions along famous Orchard Road, and admire the hotel’s collection of more than 1,500 Asian art pieces. Take a leisurely stroll to the UNESCO-designated Singapore Botanic Gardens, then return for the evening and use your exclusive credit towards handcrafted cocktails in One-Ninety Bar or signature Peking duck served with caviar in Michelin-starred Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant.

SingaporeTravel available throughout 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Upgrade upon arrival, if available• Breakfast for two daily• $100 food and beverage credit, once per stay• Early check-in and late checkout, if available• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Please connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates.

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Make Time for Michelin-Starred Cuisine in the Lion City

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Sweet Stuff Activist, a sustainably produced raw manuka honey brand, has wellness aficionados buzzing. Founded by Kiwi couple Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood, the company is based in New Zealand – where manuka honey is exclusively produced by manuka-bush- pollinating bees – and in California. Celebrated for its antimicrobial properties, the honey promotes heal-ing and helps reduce inflammation. Activist’s honey comes in three varieties: The 100+ MGO (methyl-glyoxal) and 300+ MGO grades are good for cook-ing and stirring into beverages, and the 850+ MGO medicinal grade can be used to treat scratches, keep travel bugs at bay, or even as a soothing face mask. activistmanuka.com.

A Rembrandt self-portrait.

Light ShowAmsterdam’s Rijksmuseum celebrates the most

famous Dutch master’s interplay between shadows and light with All the Rembrandts of the Rijksmuseum (through 10 June). The show will mark the first time

that all 22 of the museum’s Rembrandt paintings – including The Night Watch and self-portraits spanning

more than three decades – and its 60 drawings will be exhibited together. Some 300 Rembrandt prints,

ranging from landscapes to nudes, round out the retrospective. rijksmuseum.nl.

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BACK IN THE GAMEAdventure-ready rucksacks and stashable

packs for cruising necessities and souvenirs.

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The 14-litre Poler Stuffable Backpack

holds a touch less than the Batac Del Día, but it compresses enough to fit into a sandwich bag. polerstuff.com.

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An adventure-ready day pack, Fjällräven’s

Bergtagen 38 is cut from recycled, waterproof nylon

and has rear daisy-chain webbing and wooden

stays that act like springs to lend more

“give” to the load as you move. fjallraven.com.

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Cotopaxi’s ultralight, ripstop nylon Batac

Del Día has an interior sleeve for a hydration

reservoir and folds compactly enough to stash in a carry-

on. Each one is made from fabric remnants, which reduces waste and ensures that no two packs look alike.

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Peak Design’s 45L Travel Backpack

cinches down to 35 litres, the maximum

legal carry-on volume, and has a simple cover that conceals straps, converting it into a

duffel. peakdesign.com.

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An Unforgettable Canadian Rockies AdventureRocky Mountaineer

Sit back, relax, and watch the ever-changing panorama of soaring peaks and chiselled canyons pass your glass-dome window. Settle in and prepare to be amazed as you carve through the Canadian Rockies on board Rocky Mountaineer. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, complimentary beverages, and awe-inspiring scenery. Watch for bears and bighorn sheep while nibbling warm cinnamon scones or sipping a perfectly paired wine with locally sourced braised short ribs. GoldLeaf Service gets you even closer to Canada’s beauty with its exclusive bi-level dome on the upper level and an outdoor viewing platform.

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS6 Nights • Travel available 13 April through 9 October 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf Service• Two breakfasts and two lunches on board• Six nights’ hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout and choice of city activities• Yoho Park tour • Banff Gondola • Panoramic helicopter tour • Calgary Tower • National Park Pass • One-way private transfer to or from airport

Virtuoso rates from AU$5,435 per person.

CANADIAN ROCKIES ESCAPE CIRCLE6 Nights • Travel available 14 April through 6 October 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Four-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf Service• Four breakfasts and five lunches on board• Six nights’ hotel accommodation• Vancouver Lookout • Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer • National Park Pass • One-way private transfer to or from airport

Virtuoso rates from AU$6,809 per person.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS EXPLORER7 Nights • Travel available 15 April through 10 October 2019

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes:• Two-day rail journey on board Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf Service• Two breakfasts and four lunches on board• Seven nights’ hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout• Jasper highlights tour• Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer • Yoho Park tour • Banff Gondola • Panoramic helicopter tour • Calgary Tower• National Park Pass• One-way private transfer to or from airport Virtuoso rates from AU$5,321 per person.

Rocky Mountaineer travelling across Stoney Creek Bridge.

The bi-level dome offers panoramic views.

Cuisine inspired by western Canada’s culinary landscape.

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Windstar’s ultra-sleek small ships easily slip into hidden harbours and boutique ports, getting you closer to authentic, immersive experiences. Forget the idea of schedules or anything stuffy: The onboard ambience is completely relaxed, and you’re always free to follow your own wishes and whims. There’s never a crowd or long line, the service is always attentive, and the market-fresh cuisine is prepared exactly to your liking. You can join the Chef for a cooking demonstration of Italian delicacies, visit the captain on the open bridge as you circumnavigate Iceland, and snorkel Tahiti’s warm waters right off the Watersports Platform.

Tahiti voyages feature a special Polynesian evening with fire dancing on Bora-Bora.

DREAMS OF TAHITI7 Nights • Wind Spirit Departs 6 June, 18 July, 8 August, 26 September, 31 October, 14 November, and 19 December 2019

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia overnight • Motu Mahaea (Taha’a) • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to US$300 shipboard credit per stateroom

Virtuoso Oceanview Stateroom fares from AU$4,421 per person.

ALASKAN SPLENDOURS11 or 12 Nights • Star Legend Departs 22 May, 7 July, 29 July, and 20 August 2019

Itinerary:Seward (Anchorage), Alaska • Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska • Wrangell, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska • Cruising Canadian Inside Passage, Canada • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to US$300 shipboard credit per suite

Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from AU$6,201 per person.

YACHTSMAN’S HARBOURS OF THE RIVIERAS7 Nights • Wind Surf Departs 20 August 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Palamós, Spain • Sanary-sur-Mer, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Cannes, France • Portofino, Italy • Portoferraio, Italy • Rome, Italy



Get Closer Than Ever with the Small-Ship AdvantageWindstar Cruises

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AROUND ICELAND7 Nights • Star Breeze Departs 25 June, 9 July, and 13 August 2019

Itinerary:Reykjavík, Iceland • Heimaey, Iceland • Seyðisfjörður, Iceland overnight • Akureyri, Iceland • Ísafjörður, Iceland • Grundarfjörður, Iceland • Reykjavík, Iceland

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to US$300 shipboard credit per suite

Virtuoso Oceanview Suite fares from AU$5,704 per person.

TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS10 or 11 Nights • Wind Spirit Departs 10 October and 21 November 2019; 20 January, 23 July, and 12 November 2020

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Tiputa, Rangiroa, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Taha’a), French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia



STAR COLLECTOR: TWICE THE TAHITI18 Nights • Wind Spirit Departs 14 November 2019; 27 September, 5 November, and 23 November 2020

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Tahaa) • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Tiputa, Rangiroa, French Polynesia • Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), French Polynesia • Raiatea, French Polynesia • Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Huahine, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia



Beverage packages include a mix of boutique and classic wines.

Get closer with Signature Expeditions in Alaska.

Forward-positioned Owner’s Suites offer

fabulous views.

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Snorkel with playful sea lions in the Galápagos, paddle through Antarctica’s icy waters, go hiking in Greenland National Park – the world’s largest – and drift dive along Fakarava’s psychedelic reefs. A Lindblad adventure reveals our wild world aboard the ultimate expedition ships, including the new National Geographic Endurance. They’re loaded with a fleet of landing craft, kayaks, and glass-bottom boats, along with cool toys like hydrophones, video microscopes, and remotely operated vehicles to explore undersea. And you’ll be accompanied by an expert expedition team that includes naturalist guides, dive masters, historians, and cultural specialists.

GALÁPAGOS9 Nights • National Geographic Endeavour II Departures available throughout 2019

Itinerary:Guayaquil, Ecuador • Galápagos Islands (Bartolomé, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana, Española)

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:US$50 shipboard credit per stateroom


JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT11 Nights • National Geographic Explorer Departs 18 December 2019

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina • Ushuaia, Argentina • Cruising Drake Passage • Antarctica



SVALBARD IN SPRING: POLAR BEARS, ARCTIC LIGHT & EPIC ICE10 Nights • National Geographic Endurance Departures available 3 to 24 April 2020

Itinerary:Oslo, Norway • Longyearbyen, Norway • Svalbard, Norway



Getting so close to Galápagos wildlife is a rare privilege every

world traveller should experience.

When Was the Last Time You Got This Wild?Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic

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TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS: FRENCH POLYNESIAN DISCOVERY8 Nights • National Geographic Orion Departs 18 May 2020

Itinerary:Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia • Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia • Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia • Marquesas, French Polynesia • Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia



EAST GREENLAND: WILD SHORES OF THE HIGH ARCTIC19 Nights • National Geographic Endurance Departs 1 September 2020

Itinerary:Oslo, Norway • Tromsø, Norway • Tysfjorden, Norway • Nordfjord/ Svartisen, Norway • Lofoten Islands, Norway • Jan Mayen, Norway • Exploring Northeast Greenland National Park • Northwest Iceland • Flatey Island/ Látrabjarg, Iceland • Reykjavík, Iceland



EPIC ANTARCTICA32 Nights • National Geographic Endurance Departures available 27 December 2020; 26 January 2021

Itinerary:Buenos Aires, Argentina • Ushuaia, Argentina • Cruising Drake Passage • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica • West Antarctica • Ross Sea, Antarctica • Macquarie Island • New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands • Auckland, New Zealand



Get expert tips on taking photos in polar conditions.

Authentic expedition ships create true connections.

Svaldbard is home to around 3,000 polar bears.

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Europe’s wonders captivate even more when you’re sailing aboard the all-new Silver Spirit. Creatively lengthened and totally refreshed, she feels cosier than ever, with new and reimagined venues where you can relax and socialise with fellow savvy travellers. Share adventures while admiring museum-worthy exhibitions in the vibrant Arts Café, and mingle over cocktails as a pianist tickles the ivories in Dolce Vita lounge. Silversea’s all-inclusive lifestyle lets you embrace the moment wherever you are, plus fares include economy-class airfares and international transfers.

Redesigned suites feature stylish new decor and

upgraded amenities.

TIMELESS TREASURES OF EUROPE10 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs 1 June 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Majorca, Spain • Cádiz, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Leixoes, Portugal • Saint-Malo (Brittany), France • Saint Peter Port, Guernsey • Portsmouth, United Kingdom • London (Tilbury), United Kingdom

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Lisbon, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Vista Suite fares from AU$7,300 per person.

See beloved European ports from a new perspective.

Discover Europe’s Authentic Beauty with a Renewed SpiritSilversea

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BALTIC GEMS7 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs 18 July 2019

Itinerary:Stockholm, Sweden • Helsinki, Finland • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Tallinn, Estonia • Mariehamn (Åland), Finland • Copenhagen, Denmark

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Up to US$300 shipboard credit per person


ETERNAL ROMANCE OF THE BALTIC10 Nights • Silver Spirit Departs 11 August 2019

Itinerary:Stockholm, Sweden • Saint Petersburg, Russia two overnights • Tallinn, Estonia • Visby (Gotland), Sweden • Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany • Fredericia, Denmark • Copenhagen, Denmark

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Saint Petersburg, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host


Personalised service is intuitive, never intrusive.

Silver Spirit was lengthened nearly 15 metres.

Atlantide serves the best the sea has to offer.

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Have you always dreamed of visiting Angkor Wat or traversing the Panama Canal? Perhaps you’re lured by Europe’s legendary waterways, Japan’s ethereal beauty, or the vast white wilderness of Antarctica. Now is the time to check off your travel wish list on a bespoke journey with the world’s most-awarded luxury cruise line. It’s easy to relax when everything’s included, from select fine wines, Champagnes, and top-shelf spirits to onboard gratuities – even butler service aboard Crystal’s all-suite river and yacht expedition ships. Dine on Michelin-inspired cuisine, and enjoy endless pours of the finest wines from your ship’s curated wine cellar.

Be among the first to sail aboard Crystal Endeavor, the world’s largest, most spacious luxury expedition yacht (artist rendering).

GRAND EUROPE16 Nights • Crystal Mahler Departs 7 July 2019

Itinerary:Amsterdam, Netherlands overnight • Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Miltenberg, Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Bamberg, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany • Regensburg, Germany overnight • Passau, Germany • Melk, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Vienna, Austria overnight • Bratislava, Slovakia • Budapest, Hungary overnight


Virtuoso Deluxe Suite with Panoramic Balcony-Window fares from US$13,600 per person.

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL14 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs 11 October 2019

Itinerary:Caldera, Costa Rica • Quepos, Costa Rica • Golfito, Costa Rica • Panama City, Panama • Cartagena, Colombia • Puerto Limón, Costa Rica • Cozumel, Mexico • New Orleans, Louisiana overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Cozumel, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom with Large Picture Window fares from US$6,025 per person.

GRAND ASIA EXPLORER30 Nights • Crystal Symphony Departs 1 March 2020

Itinerary:Singapore overnight • Koh Samui, Thailand • Bangkok/Laem Chabang, Thailand overnight • Sihanoukville, Cambodia • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam overnight • Da Nang, Vietnam • Hongai, Vietnam overnight • Hong Kong, China • Taipei/Keelung, Taiwan • Kagoshima, Japan • Tokyo, Japan overnight • Shanghai, China two overnights • Hong Kong, China

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curatedshore experience, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host (on both segments)


Check Off Your Wish ListCrystal Cruises

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RENAISSANCE REVERIE28 Nights • Crystal Serenity Departs 10 May 2020

Itinerary:Venice, Italy overnight • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Siracusa, Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco overnight • Barcelona, Spain overnight • Monte Carlo, Monaco overnight • Saint-Tropez, France • Florence/Livorno, Italy • Valletta, Malta • Palermo/Sicily • Amalfi, Italy • Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy overnight



ISLAND EXPLORATIONS OF JAPAN16 Nights • Crystal Endeavor Departs 13 September 2020

Itinerary:Tokyo, Japan • Shingu, Japan • Osaka, Japan overnight • Himeji, Japan overnight • Tamano (Uno Ko), Japan • Uwajima, Japan • Kagoshima, Japan • Anbo, Yakushima Island, Japan • Amami, Japan • Yoronjima, Japan • Motobu, Okinawa, Japan overnight • Naha, Okinawa, Japan overnight • Kerama-Shoto Islands, Japan • Miyakojima, Japan • Iriomote Island, Japan • Taipei, Taiwan overnight


Virtuoso Deluxe Suite fares from US$17,049 per person.

ANTARCTICA & THE ROSS SEA EXPEDITION22 Nights • Crystal Endeavor Departs 6 January 2021

Itinerary:Hobart, Australia • Balleny Islands, Antarctic • Cape Adare, Antarctica • Cape Hallett & Cape Roget, Antarctica • Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica • Ross Island, Antarctica • Marble Point/Dry Valleys Region, Antarctica • Cruising the Ross Ice Shelf • Coulman Island, Antarctica • Christchurch, New Zealand

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor for details

Virtuoso Deluxe Suite fares from US$36,049 per person.

Crystal Mahler glides gracefully into renowned ports like Budapest.

Michelin-level fare comes perfectly paired.

Crystal Endeavor ’s marina and optional submersible (artist rendering).

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Sample fine sherries at a 200-year-old winery in Jerez de la Frontera. Head to an island off Norway’s coast for dinner at one of the country’s top seafood restaurants. Reignite your passion for travel with sweeping enhancements across the entire fleet of intimate and luxurious ships, and discover the finest cuisine at sea, inspired by master chef Jacques Pépin and served at a choice of open-seating, always complimentary dining venues. Focus on wellbeing with yoga and Pilates classes, signature Canyon Ranch spa treatments, and exclusive wellness tours ashore. With Oceania Cruises, explore the world in unparalleled comfort and style.

Distinctive experiences in Venice range from a private Baroque musical performance to tea with a countess in her sixteenth-century palace.

Sail Through Europe in Unprecedented LuxuryOceania Cruises

You’ll have it made in the shade in the Pool Sanctuary.

Enjoy award winning cuisine from the privacy of your balcony.

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NORTHERN FRONTIERS12 Nights • Marina Departs 23 July 2019

Itinerary:Oslo, Norway • Skagen, Denmark • Haugesund, Norway • Flåm, Norway • Hellesylt, Norway • Geiranger, Norway • Ålesund, Norway • Kristiansund, Norway • Bodø, Norway • Harstad, Norway • Bergen, Norway • London, United Kingdom

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Bergen, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Concierge Level Veranda fares from AU$9,700 per person.

MEDITERRANEAN FLAIR12 Nights • Sirena Departs 25 July 2019

Itinerary:Barcelona, Spain • Toulon, France • Cannes, France • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Florence, Italy • Rome, Italy • Amalfi Coast (Positano), Italy • Taormina (Sicily), Italy • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy overnight

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Virtuoso Voyages custom curated shore experience in Taormina, welcome reception, and onboard Virtuoso host

Virtuoso Concierge Level Veranda fares from AU$8,170 per person.

Penthouse guests enjoy free laundry service and

other privileges.

Enjoy cruising on your own schedule.

Gustatory pleasures are visually striking.

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Embrace a New Level of Luxury Expedition CruisesPonant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions

Set sail for exotic lands aboard one of Ponant’s posh new Explorers-class ships. On these sleek super-yachts, you can take a dip in the infinity pool or launch a kayak from the marina platform, which transforms into a submersible mini-port for easy Zodiac access or – voila! – an inviting sundeck. Dive alongside dolphins and giant rays, then watch them swim past porthole windows while you sip a cocktail in the underwater Blue Eye lounge. An expedition experience unlike any other, defined by an elegant, convivial ambience, refined cuisine, and discreet service from the bilingual crew. Book now and save up to 25 per cent on select sailings.

BIJAGÓS ARCHIPELAGO & CAPE VERDE WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC11 Nights • Le Dumont-d’Urville Departs 24 October 2019

Itinerary:Praia, Cape Verde • São Nicolau, Cape Verde • Mindelo, Cape Verde • Porto Novo, Cape Verde • Fogo, Cape Verde • Maio Island, Bijagós • Caravela Island, Bijagós two overnights • Laterite Beach, Bijagós • Dakar, Senegal

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:EUR 200 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from AU$12,040 per person.

BETWEEN VIETNAM & THE MALACCA STRAIT9 Nights • Le Laperouse Departs 16 November 2019

Itinerary:Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam • Penyengat Island, Indonesia • Malacca, Malaysia • Lumut, Malaysia • Penang, Malaysia • Port Klang, Malaysia • Singapore


Virtuoso Deluxe Stateroom fares from AU$6,240 per person.

VANILLA ISLANDS9 Nights • Le Bougainville Departs 11 March 2020

Itinerary:Victoria, Mahe • La Digue Island, Seychelles • Poivre Island, Seychelles • Alphonse Island, Seychelles • Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles • Glorieuses, Scattered Islands • Mohéli, Comoros • Mamoudzou, Mayotte • Nosy Be, Madagascar


Virtuoso Prestige Stateroom fares from AU$7,670 per person.

Dive some of the Seychelles’ most breathtaking spots with the onboard diving instructor.

New Explorers-class ships take you to the edge of

each new adventure.

Cape Verde brims with Portuguese colonial heritage.

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Travellers who cruise the Danube with Tauck often say they wish they had more time in this legendary region. Just one more day to further explore a medieval village or enjoy another winetasting in the Wachau Valley. So the family-owned tour company decided to offer Virtuoso guests a complimentary one-night hotel stay for two before or after these Danube voyages. It’s one more example of how Tauck goes above and beyond, providing special access and extraordinary exclusives, such as a private tour of Strahov Monastery’s baroque libraries or a lavish evening in a Viennese palace.

Enjoy More Time on a Danube River Cruise Tauck River Cruises

DANUBE REFLECTIONS 7 Nights • ms Joy or ms Savor Departures available April through June 2019

Itinerary:Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Krems, Austria • Göttweig Abbey, Austria • Grafenegg Castle, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria • Grein, Austria • Passau, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Straubing, Germany

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:One-night hotel stay for two persons (pre- or post-cruise)

Virtuoso Riverview fares from AU$5,860 per person.

BLUE DANUBE 11 Nights • ms Joy or ms Savor Departures available April through October 2019

Itinerary:Budapest, Hungary two overnights • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria overnight • Dürnstein, Austria overnight • Linz, Austria • Salzburg, Austria • Linz, Austria • Engelhartszell, Austria • Vilshofen, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Prague, Czech Republic two overnights

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:One-night hotel stay for two persons (pre- or post-cruise)

Virtuoso Riverview fares from AU$7,490 per person.

The Hungarian crown jewels lie in the Dome Hall of Budapest’s iconic Parliament building.

Step back in time when you visit the majestic Schönbrunn Palace.

Medieval castle ruins dominate Dürnstein.

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Seek transformative experiences that bring greater self-awareness and understanding of the world. Shore experiences are specially crafted to help you fully engage with the local customs and lifestyles, taking you behind the scenes and providing privileged access to hard-to-visit places. You’ll find that same level of cultural enrichment on board with resident historians and musicians, expert guest lecturers, TED Talks, hands-on cooking classes, and sommelier-led winetastings, as well as innovative features like the Explorers’ Dome planetarium on Orion – the highest-definition 7K planetarium in the world.

Maximise your world view through floor-to-ceiling

windows in the two-storey Explorers’ Lounge.

IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS12 Nights • Viking Star Departs 10 January 2020

Itinerary:London, England • Stavanger, Norway • Bodø, Norway • Tromsø, Norway • Alta, Norway • Narvik, Norway • Bergen, Norway

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Luxury gift hamper


VIKING HOMELANDS14 Nights • Viking Star Departs 11 May 2020

Itinerary:Bergen, Norway • Eidfjord, Norway •Stavanger, Norway • Ålborg, Denmark • Copenhagen, Denmark • Berlin, Germany • Gdansk, Poland • Tallinn, Estonia • Saint Petersburg, Russia • Helsinki, Finland • Stockholm, Sweden

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Luxury gift hamper, PLUS Silver Spirits Beverage package

Virtuoso Veranda fares from AU$8,895 per person

FAR EASTERN HORIZONS14 Nights • Viking Orion Departs 16 September 2020

Itinerary:Tokyo, Japan • Shimizu, Japan • Osaka, Japan • Hiroshima, Japan • Busan, South Korea • Nagasaki, Japan • Kagoshima, Japan • Taipei (Taiwan), China • Hong Kong, China

Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:Luxury gift hamper, PLUS free return flights

Virtuoso Veranda fares from AU$9,995 per person

Connect to the World in a Whole New WayViking

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EASTERN SEABOARD EXPLORER12 Nights • Viking Star Departs 22 September 2020

Itinerary:New York City, New York • Boston, Massachusetts • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Gaspé, Québec • Saguenay, Québec • Québec City, Québec • Montréal, Québec



MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY12 Nights • Viking Sea Departs 9 October 2020

Itinerary:Venice, Italy • Split, Croatia • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Corfu, Greece • Naples, Italy • Rome, Italy • Florence/Pisa, Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Marseille, France • Barcelona, Spain



ICONIC WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN7 Nights • Viking Sea Departs 30 December 2020

Itinerary:Rome, Italy • Florence/Pisa, Italy • Monte Carlo, Monaco • Sète (Montpellier), France • Marseille, France • Barcelona, Spain



Celebrate with a welcome bottle of Champagne in your Explorer Suite.

Soak in the sunset from the infinity pool.

Ships are all Veranda and adults only.

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History lessons and local treats in Warsaw’s Old Town.“There’s a great combination of culture and history, and the architecture is astonishing. I loved visiting U Hopfera, one of the oldest pierogi restaurants in the city. Pierogi are the quintessential Polish snack and are served steamed or pan-fried and stuffed with your choice of meat, cheese, and/or vegetables.”

– Becky Kent-Perchalla, Virtuoso travel agency executive, Adelaide

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SMOOTH SAILING1. DIVE IN The Upside’s Colour Block paddle suit provides extra sun protection and extra polish. The front zipper and quick-drying, four-way-stretch fabric create a comfy fit, making the suit a natural pick for beachy getaways. theupsidesport.com.

2. COOL COMFORTSunbathe too long? Herbivore’s After Sun Soothing Aloe Mist cools and refreshes skin with mint and lavender. Keep it in the fridge for extra relief. herbivorebotanicals.com.

3. HATS OFFFunctional and fashionable, Wallaroo Hat Company’s UV-blocking Savannah sun hat has a dramatic 13-centimetre brim and rolls up to fit in your suitcase. In two colours; wallaroohats.com.

4. WHAT A RELIEFReliefband’s new drug-free, wearable technology stimulates the body’s neural pathways to block waves of nausea – sans side effects and no prescription needed. reliefband.com.

5. TAKE A WALKUse Sperry’s customisable online design tool to create your own personalised pair of boat shoes, complete with monogramming. Multiple colours; sperry.com.au.

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