The Scottish Mail on Sunday

Set sail in style for a year of discovery

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LONGING for a holiday after languishin­g at home? With fresh hope now firmly on the horizon, this is the year that cruise-lovers are set to break out and return to the world’s oceans.

And it’s also time to rediscover what it means to feel free on NCL’s stylish ships, each built for versatile holidaying.

Right now there’s a sensationa­l deal for those thinking ahead to summer and beyond. Book before midnight tomorrow, January 25, and you’ll get a cool 30 per cent off. Plus, you can upgrade for just £99pp and indulge in ALL applicable Free At Sea upgrade packages.

Enjoy open bars throughout, gourmet global speciality dining, shore excursion credit and a wi-fi package, while extra guests pay taxes only.

Secure your cruise holiday with confidence, knowing you’re free to cancel up to 15 days before departure and will get a 100 per cent refund for sailings up to October 31. You’ll also have the peace of mind of NCL’s Sail Safe protocols, which enhance the already robust health-and-safety measures on board.

ELEVATED EXPERIENCE

MAKE cruising an easy option by sailing closer to home around Europe this year. And look forward to an elevated experience on NCL’s latest and recently refurbishe­d vessels.

Expect Broadway shows, such as Footloose, Kinky Boots and Six, and a wide choice of amazing dining options, serving specialiti­es from juicy lobster to Asian fusion. And with no fixed dining times, you can follow your mood, not a timetable.

Maybe you’ll board the familyfavo­urite ship Norwegian Epic to take in the best of the western Med. Step back centuries in the old streets of Naples, see how the Romans lived in Pompeii, gaze on the masterpiec­es of the Vatican and spot the rich and famous on the French Riviera in Cannes.

Not forgetting the knockout beaches and trendy shopping in sunny Palma in Majorca.

IDYLLIC GREEK ISLES

GREEK islands calling you? Historic ruins, ancient gods and relaxation await on a choice of NCL itinerarie­s.

Sip a glass of ouzo at a charming hillside tavern in Santorini, admiring the whitewashe­d houses with their signature brilliant blue trim that perfectly matches the glittering Aegean.

Witness the one-and-only Acropolis of Athens. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over the city, which offers scrumptiou­s meze and souvlaki in the Plaka district below. See azure waters, an empress’s palace and tranquil hillside villages in Corfu, and work on your tan on the beautiful beaches in Mykonos.

You can sail from Athens

(seven days), Venice (nine days, including Croatia and Istanbul) or from Rome (ten days, including Dubrovnik, Naples and Florence) to experience the beauty and magnificen­ce of these sundrenche­d, culture-rich isles.

PENGUIN QUEST

WORLD adventure is back on! Make up for lost time and plan the trip of a lifetime with one of NCL’s Extraordin­ary Journeys, each designed to inspire a sense of global discovery.

Set your sights on distant horizons, perhaps cruising around South Africa and Namibia, joining safaris to see exotic animals or exploring giant sand dunes.

Discover awesome Australia, sailing from Sydney to dreamy Bali in Indonesia, with beauty at every turn.

You could practise your chopstick technique in Brisbane’s Chinatown, take a day trip to the gorgeous turquoise waters and sugar-white sands of the Whitsunday Islands and ride through the magnificen­t rainforest aboard the historic Kuranda Railway from Cairns. There’s even an opportunit­y to witness the infinite beauty of Antarctica, sailing on a round trip from the birthplace of tango, Buenos Aires, to spot elephant seals, glistening ice sheets and geothermal activity.

At Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, visit the world’s southernmo­st cathedral, or put on your happy feet and go on an epic penguin quest.

Having a memorable sailing lined up with NCL will surely make for a brighter, more fulfilling year ahead. But do book by midnight tomorrow to benefit from those amazing 30 per cent savings and take all the Free At Sea deals.

To find out more, visit ncl.com.

 ??  ?? SUN-DRENCHED: The stunning white-and-blue buildings of Santorini
SUN-DRENCHED: The stunning white-and-blue buildings of Santorini

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