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To celebrate a record-breaking year at the
British Travel Awards Titan is delighted to present
NEW TRAVEL DATES AT
BEST EVER PRICES
WITH SPECTACULAR SAVINGS
UP TO £800 PER PERSON!
At a glittering ceremony on 25 November 2015, Titan scooped an unprecedented
25 British Travel Awards, the consumer-voted ‘Oscars of the travel industry’,
including 15 golds. To say thank you, we have released a selection of brand
new travel dates on over 40 of our popular itineraries, at best ever prices and £99
deposit, so that even more travellers can appreciate the peerless quality of a Titan
holiday. Overleaf you will fi nd a selection of six exceptional river cruise holidays with
great prices and savings. Or fi nd the full range at titantravel.co.uk/besteverprices.
Remember - places are limited at these exceptional prices,
so don’t miss out - call our friendly travel advisors today!
DOOR-TO-DOOR ESCORTED TOURS
£899
FROM ONLY PER PERSON PLUS
SECURE YOUR HOLIDAY FOR JUST
£99 DEPOSIT
on selected new travel dates
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Portraits of
the Rhône
with Sketches of the Saône
£1,349
BEST EVER PRICE
Save up to £100
8 days, all inclusive and 5 excursions
NEW 2016 Date & Price
30 April £1,449 £1,349
Tour Ref: JRP - Please see website for full details
The unparalleled natural beauty of the
Chalon-sur-Saône
south of France in the peak summer
season has always had immense River Tournus
Saône Mâcon
appeal and this holiday takes you on a
fascinating journey to the sun-drenched
Lyon
vineyards, ancient cities and the
tranquil villages of France’s fabled wine
country. This delightful cruise, aboard FRANCE La Voulte
the A-ROSA STELLA (4T) or LUNA (4T),
takes you on a seven-night voyage on Viviers
the Saône and Rhône Rivers, legendary River Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Rhône
for the vineyards of Burgundy and the Avignon
lavender-scented hills of Provence. Arles
Jewels of the Rhine and Main A Celebration of
from Cologne to Nuremberg Lisbon and the Douro
Aboard the exclusively-chartered Royal Crown An exclusively-chartered journey aboard
£1,899 The Spirit of Chartwell
BEST EVER PRICE
£2,499
Save up to £100 BEST EVER PRICE
9 days including 23 meals Save up to £150
NEW 2016 Date & Price 10 days including 25 meals and 7 excursions
20 August £1,999 £1,899 Tour Ref: JE3 NEW 2016 Date & Price
Please see website for full details 12 August £2,649 £2,499 Tour Ref: JF1
Please see website for full details
T’s & C’s apply. Calls free from BT landlines, mobiles may vary. Prices are per person based on twin share, are subject to availability, may be subject to change and will be confi rmed
upon enquiry. Availability at all offer prices is limited, and once sold, discounts will reduce or be withdrawn completely.
To book call FREE on 0800 988 5175
quoting CI4 6FB or visit titantravel.co.uk/cruiseinternational
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Th e Charming Danube Th e Magical Main
from Vienna to Nuremberg and Lower Rhine
Aboard the exclusively-chartered Royal Crown Sailing from Nuremberg to Amsterdam
£1,749 £1,749
BEST EVER PRICE BEST EVER PRICE
Save up to £150 Save up to £150
8 days including 20 meals 8 days including 20 meals
NEW 2016 Date & Price NEW 2016 Date & Price
3 September £1,899 £1,749 Tour Ref: JE5 10 September £1,899 £1,749 Tour Ref: JE6
Please see website for full details Please see website for full details
Gems of the Danube
With a three-night stay in
beautiful Vienna
£1,799
BEST EVER PRICE
Save up to £100
9 days including 20 meals
NEW 2016 Date & Price
28 August £1,899 £1,799
Tour Ref: JE4 - Please see website for full details
The history of Bavaria and Austria is laid
out for you along the banks of the Danube.
As we wind through beautiful valleys,
we fi nd towns that have preserved their
cultural treasures with utmost care, and
as you step ashore you can understand
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why. Cruising from Nuremberg you
have opportunities to explore medieval Nuremberg
Regensburg
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Titan holidays -
packed with value
If you are new to Titan, you might be wondering what makes us special.
We are not the cheapest escorted tour operator by any means; we never
set out to be. But instead, Titan holidays are, quite simply, packed with
value. From door-to-door transfers and complimentary fl ights to expertly
designed itineraries and outstanding tour managers, no-one does escorted
travel better. Why would you travel with anyone else?
Amazing choice
Titan offers over 350 imaginative itineraries
to 90 countries worldwide - much more
choice than any other operator.
Holidays crafted for British travellers
Unlike some other tour operators which
attract an international clientele, Titan tours
are only on sale in the UK and Republic of
Ireland. So our experts can create itineraries
that are perfectly suited to British travellers.
Door to door comfort and convenience
Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service® ensures
that your holiday really does begin and end
at your front door. Titan pioneered home
transfers many years ago, and still leads the
way. Only Titan has a fl eet of more than 150
comfortable people-carriers designed solely
to transfer customers from their home to the Scheduled  ights with world No fuel surcharges
airport and back, and only Titan includes these renowned airlines Unlike other escorted tour operators,
home transfers on every itinerary and every Every overseas Titan holiday includes Titan has never imposed fuel surcharges
departure date with no mileage supplement scheduled fl ights, direct wherever possible, on our customers after they have booked,
to pay, wherever you live in the UK†. with some of the most renowned carriers, and we never will, even if it ends up costing
including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic us money.
Fly from your local airport and Qantas.
The UK’s best holiday price promise
We do not believe that holidaymakers who
live in northern England and the rest of the Named hotels, honestly rated Titan guarantees early bookers the best
British Isles should be disadvantaged by The hotels that feature on Titan tours are prices. If we subsequently reduce the price
distance from London. With Titan you can enjoy designed to be more than just a place to a holiday to below what you have already
complimentary VIP home transfers and the sleep. Location and quality are always key paid, we will automatically contact you to
choice of international fl ights from your local considerations. We name hotels and, new refund the difference.
airport or free connecting fl ights to London‡. for 2016, we are introducing a ‘T’ rating to
our brochures, giving an honest assessment
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of hotel quality.
local guides in the business
Experienced, personable and knowledgeable, No expensive extras to pay
Titan tour managers accompany the group Titan’s holiday prices include excursions and
from the UK (in the majority of cases), provide visits to all attractions that obviously constitute
an introductory guiding service and remain on highlights of the region toured. Where we
hand 24 hours a day for complete peace of do offer optional excursions, they generally
mind. Additionally, the highest quality feature visits to lesser known attractions or
local guides provide more specialist insight. experiences of a specialist interest.
† Front door pick-ups are not currently available in the Scottish islands and Sark, where vehicle access is an issue. However, we invite those residents to nominate any mainland address for their ‘home’ pick-up. Home transfers are not included on the limited range of
‘Traveller by Titan’ holidays. ‡ Complimentary regional fl ights are offered subject to availability in our designated booking class at the time of your holiday reservation. If this is not available, a supplement may apply. Titan airport representatives and porterage
assistance are not available at regional airports.
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CONTENTS
CRUISE PLANNER 2016
EDITOR’S LETTER 62 UP FRONT
8 HOT SPOT
Your best holiday ever
The Caribbean island of Tobago, believed to

starts here. Our experts be the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe
have put the Cruise
CRUISE LINES FOR 2016
Planner 2016 together to
help you choose, book and
13 YOUR CRUISE GUIDE STARTS HERE
plan an amazing cruise
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ocean or a river voyage, extraordinary, The ultimate in design and impeccable
service on some of the most impressive
unforgettable experiences await.
ships at sea
You could be exploring ancient temples
33 PREMIUM
along The Mekong in Cambodia and
Exquisite speciality dining, exceptional
Vietnam; seeing the fairytale capitals of entertainment and state-of-the-art facilities
Scandinavia; visiting historical monuments in
39 CONTEMPORARY
the Med or relaxing with a cocktail in the 81 Modern and chic lines showcasing fantastic
Caribbean. With so many different itineraries innovations that wow
to choose from, the world is your oyster on a 49 CLASSIC
cruise – and the best thing is, you’ll only need Traditional, elegant cruises offering an
to unpack once. informal holiday experience
Whether you’re a fi rst-time cruiser or 55 ADVENTURE & SPECIALIST
looking for your next holiday by ship, you’ll These off-the-beaten-track cruises offer
historical, cultural and natural wonders
fi nd lots of ideas to inspire you.
We’ve made the Cruise Planner incredibly 67 RIVER
Discover the world’s best destinations on a
simple to use; start with the destinations
leisurely river cruise and explore on shore
(page 89) or the cruise lines (page 13).
And don’t forget, we’ll be at the Telegraph FEATURES
Cruise Show at ExCel in London from 8-10
81 NEW SHIPS FOR 2016
January 2016 and the Destinations Travel
We look at the best river and ocean ships
and Holiday Show at Olympia and
for the coming year
Manchester in February. Do come along and
110 DESTINATION GUIDE
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The next issue of Cruise International 89 TAKE A TOUR OF THE
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90-91 BRITAIN & IRELAND
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Fabulous cruises closes to home
on page 114 and you could win £1k of
92 NORTHERN EUROPE
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Sail to cruise favourites including France,
Enjoy, Germany and Portugal
93 THE MEDITERRANEAN
Extraordinary coastline and culture
94 NORWEGIAN FJORDS &
NORTHERN LIGHTS
The best places to see the aurora borealis
Liz Jarvis, Editor 96 THE ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC
Enter the Arctic Circle or venture to the
[email protected] vast wilderness of the White Continent
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PIGEON POINT, TOBAGO
With its caster sugar-sand beach shaded by swaying coconut palms and
translucent aquamarine bath-warm waters, Pigeon Point is the
archetypal castaway beach – and Tobagonians insist their island is the
one that inspired Daniel Defoe to write his 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe.
It’s also the place to embark on a glass-bottom boat ride to Buccoo Reef,
one of the most accessible coral reefs in the Caribbean – and rated by
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