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HAL expands 2026 Europe programme


Holland America Line has extended its 2026 Europe season by six weeks. Four new


cruises on the 2,666-passenger Nieuw Statendam are on sale, touring the Mediterranean and Norway from Rotterdam, with a chance to see the northern lights on the latter. A seven-day Norway with Nordfjord sailing is riced from £1,419. hollandamerica.com


Unforgettable Croatia opens bookings for summer 2026 sailings


Unforgettable Croatia has opened 2026 sales for its eight-ship fleet. The small-ship operator


is offering 144 guaranteed departures across eight itineraries between May and October next year, with prices from £1,495. New is a seven-night Hidden


Gems itinerary on My Wish, which will sail round-trip from Sibenik to Opatija along the Dalmatian coast on June 20, 2026. Other cruises will sail between


Split and Dubrovnik with stops in Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, Vis and national parks Mljet and Krka. All 2026 cruises include


transfers, breakfast, three-course lunches, select dinners and a programme of guided tours, among other benefits. Bookings for selected sailings


made by June 30, 2025, will qualify for a €75 per cabin bar credit and a three-course traditional dinner in a Croatian village. Group bookings for between


10 and 20 people will receive a 5% discount alongside the complimentary dining experience, while the organiser


will be awarded a 50% discount. unforgettablecroatia.com i Croatia sailing: Destinations, page 31


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Fred Olsen unveils world cruise with Japan and Hawaii focus


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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will operate a 98-night world cruise on Borealis in 2027. The voyage will leave Southampton on January 21 and


visit the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Mauritius, South Africa, Cape Verde and Spain. The Around the World with Japan & Hawaii voyage


features a transit of the Panama Canal, a four-day stay in Hawaii and five ports of call in Japan. There will be opportunities for passengers to go


whale watching in the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii, witness Hong Kong’s daily Symphony of Lights show and potentially see the big five on safari in South Africa. Prices start from £11,499 with Fred Olsen’s new


inclusive pricing. Customers who book by May 7, 2025, will also benefit from the line’s Freedom Far Price Promise.


APT Travelmarvel offers discounts of 30%-50% in Europe and Asia


APT Travelmarvel has launched a ‘final call’ cruise sale for 2025 departures between July and December. Savings are available across European and Asian sailings booked before May 31. Discounts of up to 50% are on offer for European river cruises and small-ship cruises, up to 40% for Croatia yacht cruises and up to 30% for Mekong river cruises. aptagentclub.co.uk


98Duration in nights of Fred Olsen’s 2027 world cruise on Borealis


Martin Lister, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines head of


product innovation, said: “An undoubted highlight will be the extended call into Japan, at a time of year when there will be fewer crowds and the chance to witness the beauty of the late plum blossom season. “With five ports of call, guests can explore many


ancient castles and temples, take in breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, ride the bullet train in Osaka and join us for a maiden call into Shimizu. “Later, a four-day call to Hawaii will allow ample


time to explore the archipelago’s volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches and lush rainforests, and to embrace the spirit of aloha at a traditional luau feast.” fredolsencruises.com/cruise/around-the-world-s2702


Borealis – and a whale – in Hawaii


Galápagos specialist publishes brochure for 2025-27 programme


National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched a 2025-27 Galápagos brochure. The UK-targeted publication includes contact details for UK specialists who can provide same-day availability and quotes. Prices start from £5,327 for a 10-night Exploring Galápagos expedition. expeditions.co.uk


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