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SCENIC CRUISE Historic Britain & Ireland ABOARD OCEAN MAJESTY 9 nights from £926 Departs 26th June from Harwich Highlights include Leith (for Edinburgh) Belfast Dublin Falmouth London Guest Speaker BILL GILES OBE, METEOROLOGIST Bill Giles's story is a fascinating one. After joining the Meteorological Office in 1957, he was sent to Christmas Island to observe the meteorological effects of the H-bomb tests, then worked as an observer with the RAF and as a lecturer at the Met Office's training college, before his broadcasting career began. He became Head of BBC Weather Services for the Met Office in 1983 and received the OBE in 1995. TOWER BRIDGE, LONDON Enjoy the delights on our doorstep. Discover historic Edinburgh before sailing to lively Belfast. See the stunning Giant's Causeway and explore Dublin's fair city. Call in at picturesque Falmouth and watch Tower Bridge open in welcome - a truly fantastic experience. YOUR ITINERARY Friday 26th June - Harwich Depart 1600 Convenient coach travel to and from Harwich is available from a wide choice of departure points for just £30 per person return. Saturday 27th - Leith (for Edinburgh) Arrive 1400  Depart Midnight From the historic port of Leith, you can visit Edinburgh, Scotland's busy capital city. Stroll along the Royal Mile to the Castle, browse through the shops on Princes Street, or visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, permanently moored in Leith. Sunday 28th - Cruising at sea Monday 29th - Belfast Arrive 0800  Depart 1700 Set between the sea and the rolling hills, Belfast is a vibrant city, whose highlights include the City Hall, Queen's University, the Botanic Gardens, and the fascinating Ulster Museum. You can join an excursion to the amazing Giant's Causeway, the only Unesco World Heritage Site in Ireland. Tuesday 30th - Dublin Arrive 0700  Depart 1530 Stroll around St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and Dublin Castle in this famously welcoming city. Enjoy a spot of shopping along lively O'Connell Street, then relax over a pint of the famous Guinness in one of the friendly bars and cafés of the Temple Bar area. Take an optional tour of Ireland's capital, or visit the famous book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript belived to be the work of the monks of lona, who fled to Kells in AD806. Wednesday 1st July - Falmouth Arrive 0900  Depart 1730 Admire the view as you sail up the beautiful Fal Estuary past wooded creeks and inlets to the charming Cornish port of Falmouth with its narrow cobbled streets and lovely sandy beaches. Enjoy optional tours to the Eden Project or explore the beautiful Cornish countryside. Thursday 2nd - Cruising at sea Friday 3rd - London Arrive 1200 Be sure to be on deck to watch the arms of Tower Bridge open to let the Ocean Majesty pass, as you sail up the Thames to berth in London around midday. Join one of our optional tours to visit the sights. Saturday 4th - London Depart 2230 Explore more of the capital's charms. Sunday 5th - Harwich Arrive 0800 Cabin Grades & Prices Holiday ref: OMT6 Price per person OCEAN MAJESTY Cabin grade & type PRICE £1,199 £1,265 £1,335 £1,435 £1,625 £1,749 £1,874 £1,999 £2,295 £1,999 £2,295 Save up to 22% 22% 23% 18% 18% 18% 18% 13% 13% 13% 13% A B C F G H I J K D E Leith Belfast Dublin 2 Bed Inside 2 Bed Inside 2 Bed Inside 2 Bed Outside 2 Bed Outside 2 Bed Outside 2 Bed/ Double Outside 2 Bed/ Superior Outside Double Superior/ Balcony Outside Single Outside Single Superior Outside £926 £976 £1,026 £1,176 £1,326 £1,426 £1,526 £1,726 £1,976 £1,726 £1,976 Harwich London Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private shower and wc. Current fares shown are the lowest available at the time of going to print. Fares are subject to availability and change. Falmouth For our full range of cruises aboard Ocean Majesty, please see our Scenic Cruises 2009 brochure. For your copy, please call 0800 19 14 18 quoting ref: YUKX/OE/09 16 To view dates & prices click here To book click here