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    Cape Verde Islands & Ireland

    Canary Islands cruises, West Africa cruises

    Cruise Highlights (includes optional tours): Join Boudicca on this cruise to the Cape Verde Islands, ending in Dublin. Take a leisurely stroll through Funchal's spectacular Madeira Botanical Gardens, relax in one of Porto Novo's many cafes or explore Lisbon's enticing mix of palaces, churches and museums. Disembarking in Dublin, you can make the most of your visit, wandering through the gardens and elegant squares of Trinity College, marvelling at the Book of Kells and savouring true Irish hospitality in Dublin's many pubs, bars and cafes. Cruise Themes: Vistas - Choirs at Sea. Cruise from Southampton, UK.

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    Date Arrive Depart Destination
    April 2012
    Mon 16 Late PM Southampton, UK
    Fri 20 Early AM Late PM Funchal, Madeira
    Mon 23 Early AM Late PM Dakar, Senegal
    Tue 24 Early PM Late Night Praia, Cape Verde Islands
    Wed 25 Early AM Late Night Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands
    Thu 26 Early AM Late PM Porto Novo, Cape Verde Island
    Sun 29 Early AM Late PM Arrecife, Lanzarote
    May 2012
    Tue 01 Early AM Late PM Lisbon, Portugal
    Fri 04 Early AM Late PM Southampton, UK
    Sun 06 Early AM Late PM Dublin, Ireland
    Mon 07 Early AM Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland

    Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.

    Grade Cabin Availability Prices From
    OW Owner's Suite Limited £7,189
    PS Premier Suite Limited £5,989
    JB Single Balcony Suite Call for Latest Status £5,269
    MS Marquee Suite Limited £5,149
    J Superior Single Cabin Call for Latest Status £4,909
    K Single Outside Cabin Limited £4,669
    SS Superior Suite Limited £4,579
    L Single Outside Cabin Call for Latest Status £4,069
    BS Balcony Suite Good £4,069
    DS Deluxe Suite Limited £3,719
    JS Junior Suite Good £3,329
    M Single Inside Cabin Good £3,209
    BC Balcony Cabin Limited £3,209
    N Inside Single Cabin Call for Latest Status £3,069
    A Superior Outside Cabin Good £2,969
    BD Superior Adapted Outside Cabin Limited £2,759
    B Superior Outside Cabin Good £2,759
    C Superior Outside Cabin Good £2,689
    D Outside Cabin Good £2,399
    E Outside Cabin Good £2,299
    F Outside Cabin Limited £2,159
    H Inside Cabin Good £1,969
    I Inside Cabin Limited £1,819
    • TOUR L - DISCOVERING MADEIRA BY 4X4
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Departing from the quayside in our landrover-style jeeps, our tour will take us inland to one of the most beautiful forest areas of the island, passing through typical streets, which are mainly used to transport agricultural goods that supply the population living in these rural areas.

    • TOUR B - EIRA DO SERRADO & AFTERNOON TEA
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing tour before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos. Here we can admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.

    • TOUR O - CITY BICYCLE TOUR
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Our bicycle tour will offer us a fun way to explore the city of Funchal as we wind our way through the interesting streets.

    • TOUR N - MACHICO, SANTO DA SERRA & CAMACHA
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Departing the pier by coach, we shall travel by highway to the village of Machico, the most historical and interesting town on the island! Machico was the landing point of the first discoverers of Madeira, and as such we will discover some beautiful old buildings including the oldest church on the island.

    • TOUR A - PORTO MONIZ
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Departing from the pier, we begin our drive towards Pico da Torre, a viewpoint over the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. We shall make a brief photo stop at the viewpoint before continuing.

    • EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - PALEIRO ESTATE GOLF
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Set within the magnificent Palheiro Estate and lying adjacent to the 5 * Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro – the 18-hole, par 72 Championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.

    • TOUR M - MADEIRAN LANDSCAPE & WINE TASTING
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Departing from the quayside we will have a short transfer to the cable car station. On a clear day we will have magnificent views of the madeiran landscape as we travel by cable car to the Monte Tropical gardens!

    • TOUR G - WALKING TOUR OF VALE PARAISO
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • This tour allows us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the levada – a traditional manmade irrigation system ideal for walkers.

    • TOUR J - PICO DO AREEIRO & CAMACHA
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Our tour takes us from the harbour in Funchal up into the mountains, along narrow, winding roads. As we climb higher up into the hills, we will pass pines, acacias and eucalyptus as we head to Terreiro da Luta.

    • TOUR C - CABO GIRÃO
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • We begin our tour with a drive towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.

    • TOUR K - NUN’S VALLEY & PALHEIRO GARDENS
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
    • Departing from the pier we shall travel to the belvedere of Eira do Serrado, where we will be invited to gaze upon the Curral das Freiras Valley (Nun’s Valley). It is located within a deep valley which has one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes, where dizzying views will take our breath away.

    • TOUR C - THE PINK LAKE & VILLAGE FESTIVAL
    • Dakar, Senegal, Senegal
    • This tour will give us a good insight into the richness and cultural diversity of the various ethnic social groups of Senegal.

    • TOUR A - SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF DAKAR
    • Dakar, Senegal, Senegal
    • Dakar is a city of contrast, both ancient and modern. Defined as the ‘Gateway of Africa’, the capital city of Senegal is a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.

    • TOUR B - GOREE ISLAND
    • Dakar, Senegal, Senegal
    • Goree Island was the first white settlement in West Africa, and for over 300 years was the most important slave transit point. From here, over 20 million Africans were transported to the ‘New World’. Declared a World Heritage Site, its red or yellow colonial houses vividly recall the past centuries.

    • TOUR EXC - BANDIA WILDLIFE RESERVE & SENEGAL COUNTRYSIDE
    • Dakar, Senegal, Senegal
    • Bandia Wildlife Reserve was created in 1990, and was the first private reserve in Senegal. Upon arrival here, we embark on an approximate two-hour jeep safari of the reserve, during which time – if we are lucky – we may have the opportunity to spot wild animals such as giraffes, rhinoceros, hippos, monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and colourful birds.

    • TOUR A - HISTORICAL PRAIA & CIDADE VELHA
    • Praia, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
    • Praia was once a major slave-trading post, which it still retains today with cobbled lanes and stone buildings in the shadow of its old 15th century fortress and cathedral.

    • TOUR B - MINDELO CITY WALK TOUR
    • Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
    • Departing from the quayside we will start our walking tour with a pleasant guided walk through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

    • TOUR A - A TASTE OF THE ISLAND
    • Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
    • The Cape Verde Islands emerged from a colonial culture - aspects of this culture are clearly seen on this tour, from its mixed population, buildings, monuments and traditions.

    • TOUR C - MINDELO PANORAMIC CITY TOUR
    • Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
    • We will start our tour with a pleasant drive through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

    • TOUR A - DISCOVER SANTO ANTAO ISLAND
    • Porto Novo, Cape Verde Island, Cape Verde Islands
    • Povoação Village is located in one of the least populated parts of the island. Most of the houses here are built with stone and concrete, several houses are built with stone and wood and a few homes are still made of mud and brick.

    • TOUR F - 4x4 JEEP TOUR
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • From Teguise our tour will continue along dirt tracks, crossing the centre of the island passing by Famara beach. We will then head towards Timanfaya National Park, which stretches from the edge of Timanfaya right down to La Geria and is home to some fascinating scenery.

    • TOUR E - TRANSFER TO PUERTO DEL CARMEN
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate 20-minute drive to reach Puerto del Carmen, the main and first tourist resort on the Island.

    • EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - COSTA TEGUISE GOLF
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • This takes oasis to another extreme, by creating a lush green golf course on an island that is really nothing but volcanic rock! Green fairways fringed by palm trees lead to well manicured greens.

      TOUR AVAILABLE ON SELECTED CANARIES CRUISES

    • TOUR D - LANZAROTE UNCORKED
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • Departing from the quayside we head for the centre of the Island, Mozaga, where we will visit Monumento al Campesino.

    • TOUR C - SUBMARINE SAFARI
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • We leave our ship to embark on an unforgettable journey into the waters of Puerto Calero, where we experience an underwater dive from the safety and comfort of a submarine.

    • TOUR B - JAMEOS DEL AGUA & THE NORTH
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.

    • TOUR A - THE FIRE MOUNTAINS
    • Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
    • Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

    • TOUR I - OLD LISBON BY TRAM
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • Departing the quayside by coach, we will have a short sightseeing drive through the city of Lisbon, stopping at such highlights as the Belem area where we will have an outside explanation of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of the Discoveries for a photo opportunity.

    • TOUR G - JEEP SAFARI IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.

    • TOUR C - LOVELY OBIDOS - A QUEEN'S GIFT
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the Portuguese countryside, we arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time.

    • TOUR B - PICTURESQUE SINTRA & CASCAIS
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon.

    • GOLF - EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - AROEIRA GOLF COURSE
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • Set beside the south bank of the Tejo River, scarcely twenty minutes from Lisbon, Aroeira is a farway that perfectly reconciles the requirements of a championship course whilst being set in a beautiful landscape.

      THIS TOUR WILL OPERATE ON SELECTED CRUISES ONLY

    • TOUR A - LISBON CITY TOUR
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • A hilly city paved with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights.

    • TOUR E - LISBON FROM THE RIVER
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    •  Our tour begins with a panoramic drive of Lisbon city centre. We shall make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park, from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.

    • TOUR H - LISBON HIGHLIGHTS & ESTORIL
    • Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
    • On this tour we can enjoy the most famous sights of Lisbon from the comfort of our coach, as well as a drive along the scenic coast to Estoril.

    • VISTAS - DUBLIN & OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • Jameson Distillery, with its origins dating back to the year 1780, will introduce us to the taste and history of John Jameson's Irish Whiskey.

    • TOUR D - A TASTE OF DUBLIN & GUINNESS
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city – steeped in history and youthful energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a bustling port, and the cosmopolitan and charming converge in the delightful diversity that is Dublin.

    • GOLF - ST MARGARET’S ROYAL DUBLIN GOLF COURSE
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • St. Margaret's Royal Dublin has already hosted 3 international tournaments. It boasts big dramatic holes like the roller coaster twelfth, which rolls between two lakes and across a babbling brook to a majestically elevated green.

    • TOUR C - AN EVENING AT ABBEY TAVERN
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • Our overnight stay in Dublin allows us to enjoy a traditional Irish evening.

    • TOUR H - BEAUTIFUL BEAULIEU HOUSE
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • On the banks of the River Boyne, between the town of Drogheda and the Irish Sea, Beaulieu House was built by Sir Henry Tichbourne in the 1600’s.

    • TOUR F - A LEISURELY DRIVE THROUGH DUBLIN CITY
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and Ireland’s principal port. Dublin Bay, with its great sweep of coast from the rocky brow of Howth in the north, to the headland of Dalkey in the south, is a fitting introduction to one of Europe’s finest capitals.

    • VISTAS - HELEN DILLON GARDEN
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • This tour will allow us to explore the charming gardens of Helen Dillon - plants woman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster. Her rare and unusual plants can be found in her forever changing garden - blossoming from season to season.

    • TOUR E - RIVER CRUISE & CITY SIGHTSEEING
    • Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
    • Bustling, cosmopolitan, ancient but young at heart, Dublin is one of Europe’s liveliest cities, where medieval and 17th century buildings stand comfortably amid all the trappings of a 21st century city.

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