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’Tis the season to break free!

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LOVING the build-up to the festivitie­s? Make the season even merrier by booking your dream cruise — and have a fantastic-priced holiday of a lifetime to look forward to.

Right now, with NCL’s Merriest Deal of the Year, you can save an amazing 35 per cent off all cruises and fly-cruises. Just book by midnight on Monday.

Plus, choose two Free at Sea packages, such as ship-wide open bars, speciality dining or shore excursion credit in every port, for just £99 per person on a seven-day cruise. Deal done, so come aboard! Soak up some Mediterran­ean sunshine in 2022 on Norwegian Epic, sailing between historic cities such as Rome and Palma.

Hop around the Greek islands, including super-scenic Santorini and cool Mykonos, plus a trio of Italian cities on Norwegian Gem.

Or take in the spectacula­r sights of St Petersburg, cruising on Norwegian Getaway. And in 2023, sail from Southampto­n aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima, discoverin­g great new experience­s at sea, along with the incredible scenery of the Norwegian fjords and geothermal landscapes of Iceland.

NCL’s leading Sail Safe programme allows you to live life to the fullest all the way, with the ultimate freedom and confidence. So here’s more on where to break free with NCL:

VISIT Gaudi’s other-worldly churches and sample patatas bravas in the tapas heaven of Barcelona, as you embark on Norwegian Epic’s Western Med cruise. Up ahead lie the Roman time-capsule of Pompeii, the treasures of Rome itself, Florence’s great cathedral and Palma’s gothic old town. (Seven days, April to September, 2022 and May to October, 2023).

SET sail aboard Norwegian Jade on a seven-day cruise to the glorious Greek islands.

Gaze in awe on the Grand Master’s Palace in Rhodes — and be enamoured by the blue-domed churches and whitewashe­d villages of Mykonos and Santorini.

Take in the spectacula­r view of Athens from the Acropolis, tour historic Ephesus and Patmos, and see the palace hideaway of a reluctant Austrian Empress on Corfu. (May to October, 2022).

FIND your own slice of paradise in the Caribbean on Norwegian Joy, cruising roundtrip from Miami (12 days, April 15 and 30, 2023).

View sherbet-coloured Dutch buildings draped in bougainvil­lea and hibiscus in Aruba.

Uncover shipwrecks in Grand Cayman and magnificen­t coral and marine life in Dominican Republic. And do keep a look out for gentle sloths as the ship docks in wildlife-rich Costa Rica, where reserves and national parks stretch in all directions.

EXPERIENCE a stupendous daylight transit of the 40-mile Panama Canal, on a Mexico and Costa Rica to Miami cruise from Los Angeles, aboard Norwegian Bliss (January 27, 2023 and January 12, 2024). Stroll through the colourful streets of Cartagena and indulge in the city’s best seafood spot, La Cevicheria.

After 15 days you’ll be a true explorer of the world.

Onboard your NCL ship, savour a world of culinary delights against beautiful backdrops, enjoy waterfront bars, Broadway shows such as Jersey Boys and Six, amazing activities, from zoomy racetracks to laser tag, blissful ‘me time’ in the spa and much more.

To find out more and save 35 per cent with NCL’s Merriest Deal of the Year, visit ncl.com or call 0333 222 6503.

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