The Scottish Mail on Sunday

Settle back – and see the world

- *^Terms and conditions apply. See ncl.com for more informatio­n.

AT LAST, it’s time to see the world afresh in the most relaxing way possible. Cruise ships are safely circling the globe again – and with big savings to be made right now, it’s a great time to plan your next ocean-going adventure.

This autumn and beyond could find you in the Med, experienci­ng its vibrant colours, cuisine and culture, while spring could take you to warm and welcoming Greek islands, such as scenic Santorini.

And going forward there are exciting opportunit­ies to sail to the Seychelles, for example, or even Antarctica.

Thanks to NCL’s current sale, visiting spectacula­r destinatio­ns now comes with amazing 30 per cent savings. You can also choose two upgrade packages – such as open bar or speciality dining – for just £99 per person*.

What’s more, treat yourself with $200 per balcony stateroom on-board spending money^, to further enhance your experience. Plan spa days, shopping sprees at sea or extra shore excursions, all on NCL. But do hurry while these great offers last.

Book now and pay just £50pp deposit on most staterooms. And then look forward to feeling free and confident, thanks to NCL’s leading Sail Safe programme, which follows the science with advanced protocols and ensures crew and guests are all fully vaccinated.

PIAZZAS OR PENGUINS?

COME aboard Norwegian Epic to discover incredible entertainm­ent and visit new ports almost daily on an Italy and Spain cruise from Barcelona (seven days, from this autumn).

How fortunate to see the art treasures of Tuscany, the masterpiec­es of the Vatican and the grand piazzas, cathedrals and castles of

Naples, or the ruins of nearby Pompeii. And Cagliari and Palma mix wall-to-wall history with great lunch spots and shopping.

HISTORIC ruins, Greek gods and relaxation await you on a ten-day Greek Isles: Santorini, Athens And Florence From Rome cruise on Norwegian Escape, departing next summer. Sip a glass of ouzo at a charming hillside tavern in Santorini, while gazing over whitewashe­d houses and blue-domed churches to the azure Aegean – and look out over Athens from the iconic Acropolis.

A JANUARY to February 2023 cruise adventure on Norwegian

Star will take you from Argentina to Chile, the Falkland Islands and Uruguay. Then get your camera ready for Antarctica – and its awesome glaciers, huge colonies of waddling penguins and giant elephant seals lounging on the shores.

OR SET sail aboard the newly refurbishe­d Norwegian Jade and immerse yourself in rich cultures and incredible vistas on an 18-day South Africa to Dubai itinerary in January 2022. Discover traditiona­l Zulu villages and perhaps see elephants and lions roaming the grasslands. In the paradise of La Digue in the Seychelles, rock formations rise from crystalcle­ar waters, fringed by soft sands and untouched jungles.

Aboard your award-winning NCL ship, you can cruise just the way you want to, with no timetable but your own. Indulge your tastebuds with superb dining choices and fine bars to toast every occasion. See stunning West End shows – and relax in your spacious, modern stateroom before arriving in the next amazing port of call. With NCL’s sale, it’s an ideal time to start exploring the world again – and to make some extraordin­ary savings. Find out more at ncl.com or call 0333 222 6505.

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PRISTINE: See the beaches of the Seychelles, top, or penguins in Antarctica

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