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All go in Galapagos

SILVERSEA’S new ship Silver Origin has arrived in Ecuador and is being prepared for year-round voyages in the Galapagos Islands. The 100-guest ship features Basecamp, where educational activities are hosted by expert guides. The seven-day November 14 departure from Baltra to San Cristobal is from £8,600pp including flights ( silversea.com, 0844 251 0837). Bridge the gap to Barbados

WHITE sands, swaying palms and oneto-one service await guests in the Caribbean on SeaDream I from November 7. The 52-cabin yacht’s winter season starts with round trips from Bridgetown, Barbados, with calls to the Grenadine Islands. Prices to be announced ( seadream.co.uk, 0800 783 1373). Free business-class flights

PAY for your Mediterranean or northern

Europe cruise in full by September 30 to save 10 per cent on the cruise price and secure businessclass flights from London and a choice of regional airports. The 12- night ‘Greek Isles & Golden Horn’ sailing on Seabourn Ovation departs on April 19, 2021, with prices from £5,999pp which also include an overnight stay in Istanbul ( seabourn. com, 0344 338 8615). Top tip to book early

RESERVE any 2021/22 cruise on Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette by September 30 and pay no tips. The seven-night Scotland & Northern Ireland maiden cruise from Southampton starts from £699pp with scenic cruising past Fingal’s Cave, the Isle of Staffa and the Dutchman’s Cap, as well as calls to Belfast and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands ( fredolsencruises.

com, 0800 787 0733).