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INTRODUCING THE NEW FLAGSHIP COLUMBUS

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Together with Cruise & Maritime Voyages we are proud to present to you the new addition to the fleet, the hugely impressive Columbus. Under Cruise & Maritime Voyages explorer theme, Columbus will be dedicated to people cruising from Britain, homeporting year round from London Tilbury and providing a more traditional scenic British cruise experience.

Her maiden season with Cruise & Maritime Voyages commences on Friday 9th June 2017, and over the next few pages you will discover the exciting cruises from her inaugural programme – available to book today, the first day on sale!When booking from this incredible launch promotion with Reader Offers Ltd, you will benefit from some exclusive extras, including:


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INTRODUCING THE NEW FLAGSHIP COLUMBUS

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Introducing ColumbusColumbus will become the proud new flagship of Cruise & Maritime Voyages five ship ocean fleet in 2017 taking over the reign from Magellan. At 63,786grt and with an impressive space ratio, she will carry approximately 1,400 passengers accommodated in 775 cabins. Given her size she will provide a very generous, spacious and relaxing feel.

Her History... The ship was originally launched under Princess Cruises in 1989 and christened by Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn on 23rd March 1989. In 1997 she was transferred to the P&O Cruises fleet, where she stayed until 2003 when she was reassigned to Ocean Village, before returning to P&O Cruises in 2010. She was last refitted in 2015 and will also undergo refurbishment in April 2017 ready for your departure and her maiden season with Cruise & Maritime Voyages.

Columbus Highlights:- An impressive three decked central Atrium with a fine

selection of retail outlets- Fabulous tiered main show lounge spanning two decks- Dome Observatory providing wonderful seascapes &

scenic panoramas- Starboard and port side promenades with splendid

traditional timber decking- British themed Taverners Pub & Casino- Two public launderettes and ironing rooms- Five dining options including three fine dining options - A choice of eight lounge bars, plus two deck bars

COLUMBUS’

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What’s included in your Reader Offers Ltd Price?- Sail aboard Columbus in her Maiden Season

- Brand new 2017 no-fly itineraries

- Buy one get one FREE PRICES±

- Save up to £21,499±

- FREE port car parking for Junior Suite bookings and above#

- FREE on board spend of up to £450 - available on selected itineraries*

- Full board cruising

- Mouth-watering cuisine, afternoon tea and late night snacks

- Guest speakers and daytime activities

- Welcome and farewell Captain’s drinks parties

- Just a deposit required to secure your preferred cabin then nothing to pay until 2017

- Exclusive Cruise Miles worth up to £214 off your next booking with Reader Offers Ltd††

Atrium and Reception Oasis

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INCREDIBLE READER OFFERS LTD LAUNCH PRICES

Cabin Grade 1st Person 2nd Person Price Price

Standard Inside 1 £399 FREEStandard Ocean View 6C† £529 FREEStandard Ocean View 6B† £549 FREEFREE UPGRADE TO A STANDARD OCEAN VIEW CABIN (6A)^

Superior Ocean View 9 £689 FREEPremium Ocean View 12 £799 FREEDe Luxe Balcony DL £1,139 FREE

BOOK A JUNIOR SUITE OR ABOVE TO RECEIVE FREE PORT CAR PARKING#

Junior Balcony Suite JS £1,289 FREERoyal Balcony Suite RS £1,569 FREEHalf Price Single Cabins are available from £259

Other grades are available – please call for details.



Standard Inside 1 £869 FREEStandard Ocean View 6C† £1,099 FREEStandard Ocean View 6B† £1,139 FREEFREE UPGRADE TO A STANDARD OCEAN VIEW CABIN (6A)^

Superior Ocean View 9 £1,439 FREEPremium Ocean View 12 £1,679 FREEDe Luxe Balcony DL £2,399 FREE




AMSTERDAM & ANTWERP

MAJESTIC FJORDLAND

June 2017

Sun 11 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

Mon 12 Amsterdam, Netherlands

With more bicycles than permanent residents, the Dutch capital is both charming and quirky. Beautiful gabled houses and merchants’ mansions line serene, tree-lined canals, which are laid out in five concentric circles and crossed by numerous bridges

Tue 13 Antwerp, Belgium

One of Europe’s largest ports, Antwerp is renowned throughout the world as the centre of the diamond trade. With its charming medieval streets and remarkable renaissance buildings, Belgium’s second largest city is a delight

Wed 14 Arrive in London Tilbury

June 2017Wed 14 Embark Columbus and depart

London TilburyThu 15 Relaxing at sea

Fri 16 Cruising Hardangerfjord, Norway Eidfjord, Norway

Lying at the end of a tributary of the beautiful Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord is surrounded by mountains up to 1,900 metres high

Sat 17 Bergen, Norway Known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords’, Bergen is Norway’s second largest city. Yet with a population of less than a quarter of a million, it has the feel of a small town

Sun 18 Flåm, Norway (am)

Cruising Sognefjord, NorwayMon 19 Relaxing at sea

Tue 20 Arrive in London Tilbury

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Standard Inside 1 £1,339 FREEStandard Ocean View 6C† £1,699 FREEStandard Ocean View 6B† £1,759 FREEFREE UPGRADE TO A STANDARD OCEAN VIEW CABIN (6A)^










Junior Balcony Suite JS £5,539 FREERoyal Balcony Suite RS £6,769 FREEHalf Price Single Cabins are available from £1,099


BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY

ICELAND & NORTHERN ISLES

June 2017Tue 20 Embark Columbus and depart

London TilburyWed 21 Relaxing at seaThu 22 Invergordon, Scotland

Situated on the shores of the deep Cromarty Firth and with a fine natural harbour, Invergordon is a key port with an important naval history stretching back through two World Wars

Fri 23 Ullapool, ScotlandSat 24 Tobermory, Isle of MullSun 25 Dublin, IrelandMon 26 St. Mary’s, Isles of ScillyTue 27 St. Peter Port, GuernseyWed 28 Honfleur, FranceThu 29 Arrive in London Tilbury

Similar itinerary also available departing 4th September 2017 from £669pp

June 2017

Thu 29 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

July 2017

Sat 1 Invergordon, Scotland

Sun 2 Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Mon 3 Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Tue 4 Akureyri, Iceland Akureyri lies at the head of the 60-kilometre long Eyjafjördur, which is the longest fjord in Iceland

Wed 5 Isafjordur, Iceland

Thu 6 Reykjavik, Iceland

Sun 9 Lerwick, Shetland Isles Originally settled by the Norsemen in the 9th century, Lerwick was founded as an unofficial marketplace to service 17th century Dutch herring fleets

Tue 11 Arrive in London Tilbury

Dates not mentioned will be spent relaxing at sea



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9 NIGHTS DEPARTING 20TH JUNE 2017 12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 29TH JUNE 2017

GRAND BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY

July 2017

Tue 11 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

Wed 12 Cruising the River Seine

Rouen, France (pm - depart late night) Lying some 75 miles from the Seine estuary, Rouen is the historic capital of Normandy. Victor Hugo called Rouen ‘the city of a hundred spires’. Its Old Town is a delightful maze of narrow, cobblestone streets lined with fine half-timbered houses and wonderful gothic churches

Thu 13 Honfleur, France

Fri 14 St. Peter Port, Guernsey For over 800 years Castle Cornet has stood guard over St. Peter Port. The attractive town is a delight with cobbled streets, steep stairways and alleyways winding their way down between the houses to a picturesque waterfront of grey and white stone buildings

Sat 15 St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly

Sun 16 Dublin, Ireland

The capital of the Emerald Isle is, with its friendly locals, fascinating history, legendary literary tradition and charming mix of medieval, Georgian and modern architecture, a city of unforgettable character. Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College and the beautiful square St. Stephen’s Green lie south of the Liffey

Mon 17 Belfast, Northern Ireland

Samson and Goliath are much-loved landmarks soaring above Belfast’s skyline. The two great, yellow-painted, gantry cranes are a reminder of the shipbuilding industry that put Northern Ireland’s capital firmly on the map

Tue 18 Greenock (for Edinburgh), Scotland

Wed 19 Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Thu 20 Portree, Isle of Skye

Fri 21 Kirkwall, Orkney Isles The magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, a legacy of the town’s rich Viking heritage, dominates Kirkwall’s skyline. In its shadow, the town is a cluster of grey stone buildings lining narrow, flagstone streets

Sat 22 Relaxing at sea

Sun 23 Arrive in London Tilbury








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12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 11TH JULY 2017

Belfast, Northern Ireland

BALTIC CITIES & ST. PETERSBURG

Day 1 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

Day 2 Relaxing at sea

Day 3 Copenhagen, Denmark The largest city in Scandinavia, capital of Denmark for over 600 years and home to the world’s oldest monarchy, Copenhagen is the most charming of Baltic cities. Beautiful parks and gardens, attractive 17th and 18th century buildings, grand castles and the elegant Amalienborg Palace

Day 4 Warnemünde (for Berlin), Germany


Day 6 Tallinn, Estonia Estonia’s capital is a fascinating mix of Scandinavian sleek, Soviet-era concrete and medieval Hanseatic city. Tumbling down Toompea Hill, the historic Old Town is a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets and alleyways, turrets and spires

Day 7 St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in 1703 as his ‘Window on the West’. Drawing inspiration from Europe, the Russian Tsar and his successors created an extraordinary city on the banks of the River Neva with opulent palaces, ornate churches and splendid parks all part of the supremely elegant architectural ensemble

Day 8 St. Petersburg, Russia

Day 9 Helsinki, Finland Finland’s capital is a vibrant, modern city, yet very much in harmony with the surrounding nature. Its centrepiece is the majestic Senate Square lined with elegant neo-classical buildings and the impressive Lutheran Cathedral with white Corinthian columns and five green cupolas

Day 10 Nynäshamn (for Stockholm), Sweden The charming Old Town is a maze of medieval alleys and tiny lanes lined with 16th century buildings some of which feature wrought-iron signs symbolising ancient craft workers’ guilds. A delightful mix of parkland and forest, Royal Djurgården is Stockholm’s city park



Day 13 Arrive in London TilburyItinerary is based on 13th September 2017 departure and order of ports may vary on other date.







Other grades are available – please call for details. Prices are based on the 13th September 2017 departure.



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12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 23RD JULY AND 13TH SEPTEMBER 2017

St. Petersburg, Russia



Voyager Inside IG< £989 FREEStandard Inside 1 £999 FREEVoyager Outside OG< £1,289 FREEStandard Ocean View 6B† £1,329 FREEFREE UPGRADE TO A STANDARD OCEAN VIEW CABIN (6A)^







Voyager Inside IG< £1,859 FREEStandard Inside 1 £1,929 FREEVoyager Outside OG< £2,449 FREEStandard Ocean View 6B† £2,529 FREEFREE UPGRADE TO A STANDARD OCEAN VIEW CABIN (6A)^





SUMMERTIME FJORDLAND

SUMMERTIME CANARY ISLANDS

& MADEIRA

August 2017Fri 4 Embark Columbus and depart

London TilburySat 5 Relaxing at seaSun 6 Cruising Hardangerfjord Eidfjord, NorwayMon 7 Cruising Sognefjord Flåm, NorwayTue 8 Cruising Geirangerfjord Geiranger, Norway

From a small farming village that was relatively isolated in the 1800’s, Geiranger has grown into one of Norway’s most popular tourist resorts

Wed 9 Bergen, Norway Overlooking the harbour the colourful

Bryggen wharf is the face of Bergen. The characteristic wooden gabled buildings were once the home and offices of Hanseatic merchants but today house shops selling crafts and traditional souvenirs

Thu 10 Relaxing at seaFri 11 Arrive in London Tilbury

August 2017Fri 11 Embark Columbus and depart London

TilburyTue 15 Gibraltar A towering 1400 ft outcrop that separates

the Mediterranean from the Atlantic, Gibraltar was named Jebel al-Tarik by the Moorish General Tarik who landed there in 711 AD. See the famous Barbary apes that occupy the island as well as St. Michael’s Cave and the Siege Tunnels or admire the view to Africa from a cable car

Thu 17 Arrecife, LanzaroteFri 18 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (depart late

night)Sat 19 Santa Cruz, TenerifeSun 20 Funchal, Madeira

Funchal is the delightful capital of the beautiful and dramatic island of Madeira. The harbour is right in the centre of town and as you approach the sight of whitewashed buildings with red tiled roofs tumbling down the verdant mountain is spectacular

Tue 22 Lisbon, PortugalFri 25 Arrive in London TilburyDates not mentioned will be spent relaxing at sea




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SPAIN, PORTUGAL & FRANCE

October 2017

Mon 2 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

Tue 3 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Wed 4 Relaxing at sea

Thu 5 Le Verdon (for Bordeaux), France

Fri 6 Bilbao, Spain Bilbao’s primary interest may be the world famous Guggenheim Museum, but this Spanish port town has a diverse mix of old and new architecture


Sun 8 Lisbon, Portugal Portugal is for explorers. Its valiant sailors first charted the Azores, discovered Japan and unlocked major sea routes the world over. As your ship sails into the harbour of Lisbon, share the anticipation these sailors experienced as they ventured into new and exciting lands for the first time

Mon 9 Gibraltar You’ll have the opportunity to explore the rock in all its glory, while Gibraltar will also allow you to get up close to the island’s loyal residents, the Barbary Macaques. Hike for sensational views of North Africa, saunter cobbled streets or delve into one of its many tunnels or grottoes

Tue 10 Relaxing at sea

Wed 11 La Coruna, Spain (depart late night) All roads in Spain once led to the Tomb of St. James; today the road from La Coruna still leads to Santiago de Compostela. Stroll around magnificent squares, through the medieval quarter or along the ‘Crystal City’s’ beautiful promenade. Exuding Galician charm, the grand churches of Betanzos also appeals

Thu 12 Relaxing at sea

Fri 13 Relaxing at sea

Sat 14 Arrive in London Tilbury

Lisbon, Portugal

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12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 2ND OCTOBER 2017

CANARY ISLANDS & MADEIRA

October 2017

Sat 14 Embark Columbus and depart London Tilbury

Sun 15 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mon 16 Relaxing at sea

Tue 17 Relaxing at sea


Thu 19 Gibraltar


Sat 21 Arrecife, Lanzarote

Sun 22 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (depart late night)

Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the seven main Canary Islands. With its sub-tropical climate, coastal valleys, beautiful sandy beaches and mountainous peaks, Gran Canaria is a firm favourite with visitors from all over Europe. There is also a myriad of fascinating museums to be explored, including the Christopher Columbus Museum

Mon 23 Santa Cruz, Tenerife

Tue 24 Funchal, Madeira


Thu 26 Lisbon, Portugal

Lying on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the River Tagus, Lisbon is the westernmost capital in Europe. It was from here that the great caravels set sail on their voyages of exploration and numerous monuments are a reminder Lisbon’s glorious maritime heyday. In 1775 a devastating earthquake all but levelled the city to the ground, and although relatively modern, the Portuguese capital has a quirky charm and much character



Sun 29 Arrive in London Tilbury










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15 NIGHTS DEPARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2017

Arrecife, Lanzarote

CUBA, BELIZE & THE CARIBBEAN

October 2017Sun 29 Embark Columbus and depart London TilburyMon 30 Amsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 2017Sat 4 Ponta Delgada, Azores

Cosmopolitan Ponta Delgada combines the traditional with the modern. Intermingled are parks, narrow cobbled streets and a marina, with a variety of restaurants and waterside cafés

Sat 11 St. John’s, Antigua With its 365 beaches, there’s a slice of white sand heaven for every day of the year. It also played host to Admiral Horatio Nelson’s fleet in the late 1700s and you can explore Nelson’s Dockyard, which, these days, is filled with luxury yachts

Sun 12 Road Town, Tortola Tue 14 Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Thu 16 Havana, Cuba (overnight)

Havana has held onto it colonial heritage longer than any other city in South America and as a result, it has grandeur and cultural diversity that is uniquely attractive. Old Havana packs five centuries of history with dozens of museums and art galleries, not to mention it’s 1950’s American cars

Fri 17 Havana, Cuba Sat 18 Maria La Gorda, Cuba Sun 19 Playa del Carmen (for Chichen Itza), Mexico Tue 21 Belize City, Belize

Among the paths and waterways you will find beautiful architecture that harks back to Belize City’s past. Old Belize is a living museum with entertaining and interesting exhibits that showcase the history of the nation

Wed 22 Roatan Island, Honduras Fri 24 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Sat 25 Transit Panama to Gutan Lake

Colon (for Panama City), PanamaSun 26 San Blas Island, PanamaTue 28 Cartagena, Columbia Thu 30 Willemstad, Curacao

Similar to Amsterdam with rows of gabled houses lining the

waterfront. The superb bars and cafes are a great place to sit back and relax and watch the world go by or head to the charming markets selling local fish and fruit

December 2017Sat 2 Bridgetown, Barbados

Barbados offers a holiday paradise for all: beautiful beaches, inviting clear seas and rolling sugar cane fields, not to mention the duty-free shopping. You’ll find something to suit all desires

Sat 9 Funchal, Madeira (depart late night)

Mon 11 Lisbon, Portugal Thu 14 Arrive in London Tilbury Dates not mentioned will be spent relaxing at sea










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San Blas Island, Panama

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FEATURING COLUMBUS’ MAIDEN SEASON ITINERARIES

Terms and conditions: Booking conditions of Cruise & Maritime Voyages and Reader Offers Limited Agency Terms of Business apply. Cruise & Maritime Voyages are offered for sale in the UK by South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd trading as Cruise & Maritime Voyages. ABTA V9945. This offer applies to new bookings only. Cabins are subject to availability at the time of booking. Reader Offers Ltd prices may be withdrawn at any time. Prices are per person based on two adults sharing a cabin, are capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without notice. Advertised prices exclude gratuities, automatic gratuities of £5pp per night (£4pp per night for cruises of more than 16 nights duration) will be debited to your on board account at the end of the cruise. ^Upgrades are as stated and are subject to availability at the time of booking. †Denotes obstructed view cabin. <Cabins are guarantee cabins and cabin numbers will be allocated at final documentation stage. *On board spend is available where stated, is per cabin and tiered depending on grade of cabin booked, this offer ends Wednesday 13th April 2016 and is not valid on the Amsterdam & Antwerp voyage. ±Buy one get one free is available on all cabins and is subject to the cruise line t&c’s. #Car parking is available where stated for Junior Suite bookings and above only, based on two adults sharing and one car parking space for the duration of the cruise, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note Columbus is new to the Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet. ††Normal Cruise Miles terms and conditions apply. Calls cost 5p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. E&OE.

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Christopher Columbus

(1451 – 1506)Christopher Columbus has long been hailed as

the discoverer of the New World. His explorations opened the way for the European exploration and

colonisation of the continent. Born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy, Columbus was a master navigator and admiral.

In August 1492, after receiving backing from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, he departed

with three ships and discovered three islands San Salvador (Bahamas), Cuba, and Hispaniola. On their return to Spain, Columbus and his crew were hailed as heroes and they paraded indigenous people they

captured at court along with gold, tobacco plants, pineapples and turkeys.

A pre-cruise stay is an easy way to save money and avoid early morning starts, last minute delays or traffic jams. By arriving near to your departure point the day before your cruise you can cut out the stress of travelling on the day your cruise departs. Wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed, ready for your short transfer to the port – you will be sitting poolside with a cocktail in hand in no time. Situated in beautiful countryside, within easy access of the M25, Orsett Hall is a stunning 4H hotel set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens with 41 luxurious bedrooms. The Garden Brasserie is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, offering a relaxed environment to enjoy your meal whilst overlooking the beautiful gardens. There is no better way to start your cruise holiday and with Reader Offers Ltd exclusive rate of just £150 per room. Your stay will include unlimited parking; return transfers to the port and bed & breakfast accommodation.

Why not add a pre-cruise hotel package at London Tilbury to your booking…

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