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Break away at last …with a 2021 cruise

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WANT to make up for all that lost holiday time? With 2021 gearing up to be the year of travel, now is the moment to dream ahead and secure a cruise that will make amazing memories.

Many cruise fans who are looking to break free in 2021 and beyond are now booking with NCL, knowing they can get g great value and stay safe. So if you are experienci­ng the call of the world’s oceans, feel free to pencil in your next exciting adventure.

Rest assured that your safety and wellbeing are NCL’s number one priority. The innovative cruise brand is now rolling out a wave of new technologi­es and protocols, so that you can explore the world again with the ultimate peace of mind.

Globally recognised medical, scientific and hospitalit­y experts have put their heads together on a raft of advanced measures, as part of NCL’s Sail Safe programme.

These include a new airfiltrat­ion system, increased screening, disinfecti­ng and cleaning, enhanced medical resources and much more.

In addition, NCL has introduced a flexible cancellati­on policy. On cruises through to October 31, 2021, guests can cancel up to 15 days before departure and receive a full cruise credit.

So you can feel safe and confident when booking your next cruise, and it won’t be long before you are sailing around the western Mediterran­ean or relaxing on a seven-day adventure through the Greek islands!

GREECE IS TOPS

IN FACT, Greece is currently in the top spot for 2021, with the most popular sailing being a cruise around the Greek islands and Italy. Norwegian Pearl’s seven-day Greek isles sailing from Athens could see you sampling meze overlookin­g the sea, in a whitewashe­d, clifftop village on stunning Santorini, for example.

Wander through the Palace of Grand Masters in the old city of Rhodes, or past windmills and blue-domed churches on Mykonos. And you can visit ancient Ephesus, and the lovely island of Patmos, all in one day.

Prices start from just £1,070pp when two share a balcony room, departing July 18, 2021.

Meanwhile, a seven-day western Mediterran­ean cruise on the incredible Norwegian Epic offers a chance to see the Sistine Chapel or sip a cappuccino by the Spanish Steps.

From Naples, visit intriguing Pompeii, wander the ancient cobbleston­e streets of Palma de Majorca, and gaze up at the lofty spires of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Balcony prices start from just £795pp, departing May 2, 2021.

GLOBE TROT

NCL has also launched a portfolio of Extraordin­ary Journeys – portrich voyages that inspire a sense of global discovery. So if you love the idea of combining African safaris with the Seychelles, or dream of watching glaciers calve in Alaska, these immersive expedition­s could see you globe-trot to some of the most desired destinatio­ns on Earth.

When it comes to the awardwinni­ng entertainm­ent on board NCL ships, guests won’t believe their eyes or their ears.

There’s something for everyone, every night of your cruise. Follow the Jersey Boys on their path to fame, rock out with Kinky Boots, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, or put on your dancing shoes for Footloose.

Plus, you can feel the vibe with live music, side-splitting comedy acts and parties galore – sometimes under the stars as the ship sails on to the next thrilling destinatio­n.

With great value and entertainm­ent, plus reassuring enhancemen­ts to NCL’s already robust health-and-safety measures, you can cruise in 2021 and beyond with comple te peace of mind.

To find out more, visit ncl.com.

 ??  ?? FUN TIMES: NCL’s Greek Isles cruise stops off in spectacula­r Santorini
FUN TIMES: NCL’s Greek Isles cruise stops off in spectacula­r Santorini

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