Croatia, Malta and Spain

9 nights from £799pp departing Wednesday 7th Jun 2023

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					Arrive	Depart
	7th07	JunJun	202323	Dubrovnik, Croatia, embark on the Borealis		Late PM
Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost
	8th08	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	9th09	JunJun	202323	Valletta, Malta	Early AM	Late PM
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
	10th10	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	11th11	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	12th12	JunJun	202323	Málaga, Spain	Early AM	Late PM
As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets - the epitome of traditional rural Spain. To the west stretches a continuous city where the razzmatazz and bustle creates a colourful contrast that is easily recognisable as the Costa del Sol. Surrounding the region, the Penibéetica Mountains provide an attractive backdrop overlooking the lower terraced slopes which yield olives and almonds. This spectacular mountain chain shelters the province from cold northerly winds, giving it a reputation as a therapeutic and exotic place in which to escape from cold northern climes. Malaga is also the gateway to many of Andalusia's enchanting historic villages, towns and cities.
	13th13	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	14th14	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	15th15	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	16th16	JunJun	202323	Liverpool, England, disembark the Borealis	Early AM
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.

Borealis

Launch Year

1997

Refit Year

2015

Tonnage

62,735

Capacity

1,404

Cabins

690

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	9 nights aboard the Borealis
	Evening entertainment
	Tea & coffee facilities in cabin
	Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
	Drinks packages available
	Complimentary tea & coffee during the day and early evening.
	Daily on-board activities
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£799pp
IS	Interior Cabin	£799pp
G	Superior Interior
H	Interior Cabin	£1,049pp
I	Interior Cabin	£949pp
N	Single Interior	£1,899pp
M	Single Superior	£2,149pp
SI	Single Interior	£1,449pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£999pp
OS	Ocean View Cabin	£999pp
SOS	Superior Ocean View	£1,299pp
CO	Sup Ocean Fully Obst	£1,449pp
B	Superior Ocean View	£1,649pp
BD	Wheelchair Adapted
C	Superior Ocean View	£1,499pp
D	Ocean View Cabin	£1,299pp
E	Ocean View Cabin	£1,249pp
F	Ocean View Cabin
FD	Wheelchair Adapted
K	Single Ocean View	£2,999pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,899pp
TC	Terrace Cabin	£1,899pp
TCD	Wheelchair Adapted

Suite staterooms from		£3,199pp
PS	Premier Suite	£3,999pp
PSD	Wheelchair Adapted
BJ	Balcony Junior Suite	£3,199pp
BJD	Wheelchair Adapted
BS	Balcony Suite	£3,199pp
JB	Single Balcony Suite	£3,899pp
OW	Olsen Suite