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TRAVEL INSPIRATION FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES’ TO COMMENCE 2017/18 CRUISE SEASON FROM LIVERPOOL Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest ship Boudicca is set to return to Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head Cruise Terminal. spellbinding fauna, including puffins and whales, on a boat tour from St. John’s; or enjoy a stroll along the shores of the beautiful Bras D’Or Lake; or experience L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, where fascinating, UNESCO- listed archaeological sites await exploration, at the first and only Viking settlement in North America. Fred. Olsen’s stylish Boudicca will be setting sail on a total of 10 unique adventures from the Port of Liverpool until September 2018. Itineraries include an eight-night ‘Lochs of Scotland’ cruise, taking in the very best lochs and scenic waterways that this picturesque country has to offer, and a 16-night ‘Glitz & Glamour of the French Riviera’ holiday, with highlight calls into beautiful Barcelona, Monaco and Cannes. • Justin Stanton, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “Fred. Olsen is a frequent visitor to the Merseyside region, giving our loyal guests from the North West a greater choice of destinations and holiday durations from their local port. With its stunning vistas and proud maritime heritage, there is something very special about cruising from Liverpool, and it is a tremendous benefit to be able to offer our guests the chance to set sail from the world-famous Pier Head.” 8-night D1720 ‘Fjords, Mountains & Glaciers of Norway’ cruise, departing on 29th August 2017. Prices start from £999 per person* (with limited availability). There are photo opportunities galore on this exceptional foray into the Norwegian fjords, on smaller-sized ‘Boudicca’, with unforgettable cruising along beautiful waterways, and calls into charming Olden, the historic city of Bergen, and Flåm, renowned for its winding scenic railway. • 14-night D1723 ‘Azorean Island Discovery’ cruise, departing on 30th September 2017. Prices start from £1,899 per person* (with limited availability). This fantastic two-week cruise takes in the diverse, emerald- green landscapes of the Azores, visiting three of the archipelago’s most beautiful islands. Discover Terceira Island’s impressive volcanic structures, including Monte Brasil and Capelinhos; explore Faial Island on a 4x4 Jeep adventure, during an overnight stay in Horta; and marvel at the huge crater lakes of São Miguel’s Sete Cidades, from Ponta Delgada. Boudicca’s cruise itineraries from Liverpool in 2017/18 include: • 16-night D1717 ‘Rugged & Rural Canada’ cruise, departing on 29th July 2017. Prices start from £1,599 per person* (with limited availability). Explore the rugged landscapes of rural Canada on an epic 16-night voyage. Guests will have the opportunity to go in search of 64 wirrallife.com