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Around The World Cruise
World Voyages Cruise
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| January 2011 | |||
| Wed 05 | Late PM | Southampton | |
| Sun 09 | Early PM | Late PM | Sta Cruz de Tenerife |
| Sun 16 | Early AM | Late PM | Bridgetown |
| Mon 17 | Early AM | Late PM | St George's |
| Wed 19 | Early AM | Early PM | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Sun 23 | Early AM | Late PM | Manta |
| Wed 26 to Thu 27 | Early AM | Early PM | Callao |
| February 2011 | |||
| Sat 05 | Early AM | Late PM |  Nuku Hiva |
| Mon 07 | Early AM | Late PM | Rangiroa |
| Tue 08 | Early AM | Late PM | Papeete, Tahiti |
| Thu 10 | Early AM | Late PM | Rarotonga |
| Sat 12 | Early PM | Early PM | International Date Line |
| Tue 15 | Early AM | Late PM | Auckland |
| Thu 17 | Early AM | Late PM | Wellington |
| Fri 18 | Early AM | Late PM | Akoroa, New Zealand * |
| Sat 19 | Early AM | Early PM | Dunedin |
| Wed 23 to Fri 25 | Early PM | Early PM | Sydney |
| Sat 26 | Early AM | Late PM | Eden |
| March 2011 | |||
| Tue 01 | Early AM | Late PM | Brisbane |
| Thu 03 | Early PM | Late PM | Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef |
| Sat 05 | Early AM | Late PM | Cairns |
| Thu 10 | Early AM | Early PM | Bitung |
| Sat 12 | Early AM | Late Night | Kota Kinabalu |
| Sun 13 | Early AM | Late PM | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Wed 16 | Early AM | Late PM | Laem Chabang |
| Thu 17 | Early AM | Late Night | Sihanoukville |
| Sat 19 | Early AM | Late PM | Kuantan |
| Sun 20 to Mon 21 | Early AM | Late PM | Singapore |
| Wed 23 | Early AM | Early PM | Phuket |
| Sun 27 | Early AM | Early PM | Cochin |
| Mon 28 | Early PM | Late PM | Goa |
| Tue 29 | Early AM | Late PM | Mumbai |
| April 2011 | |||
| Fri 01 to Sat 02 | Early PM | Late Night | Dubai |
| Tue 05 | Early AM | Late PM | Salalah |
| Sun 10 | Early AM | Late Night | Safaga |
| Mon 11 | Early PM | Late Night | Port Tewfik |
| Tue 12 | Late Night | Late Night | Suez Canal |
| Wed 13 | Early AM | Late Night | Alexandria |
| Sat 16 | Early AM | Late PM | Valletta |
| Tue 19 | Early AM | Late PM | Gibraltar |
| Sat 23 | Early AM | Southampton | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Limited | £14,549 |
| B | Superior Outside | Good | £13,489 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £16,189 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £15,249 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £13,489 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £19,009 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £19,009 |
| C | Superior O/S Cabin | Good | £13,139 |
| D | Outside | Good | £11,729 |
| E | Outside | Limited | £11,259 |
| F | Outside | Good | £10,559 |
| G | Superior Inside | Good | £10,209 |
| H | Inside | Limited | £9,389 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £8,799 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £22,879 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £25,809 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Limited | £19,939 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £19,239 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £17,009 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £25,219 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £15,019 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £35,189 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Limited | £29,329 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Good | £21,469 |
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El Alamein
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Experience the wartime history of El Alamein.
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Alexandria City Tour
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’.
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Panoramic Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Alexandria is a true waterfront city where the desert meets the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
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Pyramids of Giza & Lunch on the River Nile
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Visit the world-famous and unforgettable Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
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Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Discover the incredible Pyramids and Sphinx of Alexandira, as well as taking in the Egyptian Museum.
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Island Safari
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port in 4x4 Land Rovers, we will pass Gun Hill Signal Station and its stone-carved lion. Soon we venture off-road, for a view of what the island probably looked like when it was first settled in the 16th century. -
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Orchid World & Plantation Tea
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
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From Coast to Coast
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small arts and crafts centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs. Next we drive along Broad Street, the main shopping area of Bridgetown, followed by Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square).
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture ourselves relaxing on the deck of a sleek catamaran, the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea lapping at the sides, beautiful palm-fringed beaches gliding by, and warm sunshine kissing our skin. With a gentle wind blowing in our hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in our ears, we will realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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Kensington Oval
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside we shall board our tour vehicles for our journey to the famous Kensington Oval, a venue steeped in history and home to West Indies cricket. Legends including Sir Garfield Sobers, Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Malcolm Marshall and Joel Garner have all played some of their finest games here. -
Segway Adventure
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate one hour transfer to the northern most parish of Barbados – St Lucy. -
Barbados Highlights
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will embark on a journey to some of Barbados’s most beautiful and important historical sites. Our journey will begin as we head north along the West Coast, also known as the Platinum Coast. It is not only home to Holetown, the site where the first settlers landed in 1627, but is also home to the rich and famous. -
Scenic Barbados and Beach Escape
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the pier we will head north towards the parish of St. James, passing through Holetown with its monument commemorating the first British landing in 1605. The drive will continue to Highland Adventure Centre, at an elevation of more than 1000 feet above sea level. Here we will enjoy a refreshing drink whilst taking in the breathtaking view of the East Coast. -
Farewell Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing the quayside by coach we will be invited to sit back, relax and enjoy our last day of our holiday. The Farewell Barbados Tour enables us to take in some of Barbados’ highlights before being transported to the airport. -
4x4 Adventure
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
We shall climb aboard our 4-wheel drive vehicle for an unforgettable journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Gold Coast Hinterland. We will travel through one of Queensland’s farming and grazing regions before ascending the Mountain Plateau of Tambourine Mountain via a bush track – the original path built by pioneers to transport their produce from the volcanic plateau of the mountain to the coast. -
The Best of Brisbane
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Experience the best of Brisbane – the ‘River City’ – on this tour, which takes us along the winding picturesque Brisbane River, through the lively South Bank Parklands, and up to the city’s favourite vantage point, Mount Coot-tha.
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Crikey! Australia Zoo
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Today we board our coach and head for the Sunshine Coast to spend a thrilling time at Australia Zoo – home of the family of the late ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin. Here we will see some of Australia’s most unique and amazing wildlife, as well as some interesting animals from around the world, including freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, dingoes and snakes.
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City Highlights and Lone Pine
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Visit the world’s largest koala sanctuary and discover Brisbane – ‘The City of Sun Days’. Our tour today will explore this rapidly growing city built along the winding picturesque Brisbane River.
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Mount Tamborine and the Gold Coast
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
From Brisbane we will take a drive south and the inland to the Mount Tamborine volcanic plateau, home to rain forest, waterfalls, wineries and orchards. After our sojourn here, we will descend the mountains, travelling through Oxenford, to the Gold Coast, famed for its many resorts, fine shops and dazzling beaches.
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Gold Coast Beach Transfer
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
The Gold Coast City’s climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually. Average temperatures in summer are 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit). Average temperatures in winter is 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Lima by Night with Dinner
CALLAO, PERU
Starting out from Callao port we will board our coach and taken through the centre of Lima where we will see the Government Palace, the cathedral and the old colonial section to view the lights of Plaza Mayor and other main plazas.
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Lima City tour
CALLAO, PERU
From the pier we will travel to Plaza Mayor, the main square, where we can appreciate the majestic colonial architecture. Flanking the square are the Government Palace, where Francisco Pizarro took up residence in 1538. The Cathedral, which houses Pizarro’s remains and where we will visit the on-site museum; the Archbishop’s Palace, with its beautiful balconies; and the Town Hall.
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Gold Museum
CALLAO, PERU
On this excursion we can enjoy a visit to one of Peru’s largest private collections, amassed over a lifetime by the late diplomat Miguel Mujica Gallo.
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Larco Herrera and Indian Market
CALLAO, PERU
Founded in 1926, in a renovated 1707 mansion, the Larco Herrera Museum contains the biggest private collection of pre-Columbian art that exists in the world and consists of about 45,000 pieces, mainly pottery, that were excavated by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle.
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Iquitos and the Amazon
CALLAO, PERU
The Amazon basin forms the world’s most extensive wilderness area, covering 6.5 million square kilometres (2.5 million square miles), and stretches over portions of nine South American countries. Here more than 25,000 plant species produce 20% of the world’s oxygen supply.
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Cusco and Machu Picchu
CALLAO, PERU
Cusco, a city 3,200 metres (10,500 feet) above sea level, is a showcase of several different cultures: Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican. There are many kinds of architecture found here. The Inca’s most sacred building in Cusco, the Korikancha (Temple of the Sun) today forms part of the Spanish Church of Santo Domingo. Ruins, temples, churches and mansions make this a memorable destination, full of history and culture. It is the archaeological capital of the Americas and the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Cusco was more than just a capital, it was an administrative, military and holy city, similar to Mecca.
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The Best of the Northern Cultures of Peru
CALLAO, PERU
Trujillo is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru, founded in 1534 by Peru’s conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who names it after his birthplace in Spain. This colonial and republican city, 560 kilometres (350 miles) north of Lima, flourished when numerous families of nobles settled here to exploit the gold and silver mines, and the large sugar plantations. Trujillo, with its year-round spring-like climate, is full of traditional and aristocratic mansions.
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Dolphin Watching
GIBRALTAR
Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans all year round.
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Rock Tour
GIBRALTAR
Take a tour of Gibraltar’s most famous landmark.
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Panoramic Gibraltar & Flamenco
GIBRALTAR
We will see a performance by prestigious Flamenco dancer Lola Ponce and her dance group Cuadro Flamenco
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Monticristi and The Highlights of Manta
MANTA, ECUADOR
Departing from the quayside, we shall join our tour vehicle for a brief journey to the archaeological museum of Banco Central, which highlights the local culture and ethnic origins of the area.
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Monticristi by Chiva
MANTA, ECUADOR
The brightly painted ‘Chivas’ bus is the most important means of transportation used by the local people of Manta. They criss-cross the country, offering reasonably priced transportation between the towns, along the coast, and through the interior sections of Ecuador. Many people will recognise the buses due to the small ceramic models sold in the many craft stores – each model is typically depicted as being brimming over with produce, including suitcases and the odd basket of chickens tied to the top.
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Clear Bottom Kayaking
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
Our tour today will allow us to take a journey in double manned 'sit on top' clear bottom kayaks - the next best thing to snorkelling or scuba diving!
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Whale & Dolphin Spotting
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
Departing from our ship we will board our tour boat and begin our search for whales and dolphins!
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The Rhum Runner
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
A short walk from the port gate, the Rhum Runner waits at the jetty. To the sound of a steel band we are greeted by a smiling crew waiting to serve us with ice-cold rum punches. Once onboard we loop around the Carenage, St George’s inner harbour, before proceeding along the scenic coastline, hugging the shore. We shall stop at Morne Rouge Beach. -
Island Drive - East Coast
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
From the pier, we drive through the quaint capital of St George’s, perhaps the most appealing city in the entire Caribbean. Founded in the early 18th century by the French, St George’s still possesses something of the character of a French town, particularly in the red-tiled roofs and pastel colours of its traditional architecture. We pass the ruins of Government House through St Paul’s, then travel to the parish of St David’s, where plantations of cocoa and spices can be seen. -
Adventure River Tubing
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA
Balthazar River ‘aint named Grenada’s Great River for notting’ as they say locally! Fed from sources located deep in the island’s interior, this river is nestled amongst the exotic tropical rainforest flora and fauna. -
Underwater Sculpture Park
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA
.Departing from the quayside, we shall board our custom-built seafari boat for a leisurely cruise along the picturesque and sheltered West Coast of Grenada
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Rum and Nutmeg
ST GEORGES, GRENADA
Departing from the port we will take the short drive to Quaranteen Point where we will take a photographic stop. Views of the 1½ mile stretch of the famous Grand Anse Beach will be clearly seen.
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Jeep Tour
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA
Departing the quayside in our jeeps (typically ex-British military issue Land Rovers) we shall travel through the parish of St George and continue along the scenic East Coast, through the islands centre to two of the island’s natural wonders.
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Las Canadas & Teide
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide. Two photo stops will be made before we arrive at El Portillo, where we can enjoy a short coffee break.
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Pyramids of Guimar
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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Loro Parque
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.
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Tenerife Gardens
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Agurre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital. As we continue westwards, we pass Tacoronte, one of the best growing areas on the island.
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Cruising on Sydney Harbour
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Discover the grace and magic of Sydney Harbour, a stunning and unique destination. A cruise on the harbour is a must for all visitors to Sydney, and provides magnificent views of waterfront homes, secluded bays and beautiful beaches.
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Sydney Highlights and Opera House
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Today we can admire Sydney’s many historical buildings and the magnificent harbour coastline. We begin by visiting the historical Rocks area, where the first fleet landed in 1788 to establish Australia’s first European settlement. We can observe examples of early architecture and the beautiful sandstone buildings, made out of the same rocks, which gave this area its name. -
High over Hawkesbury
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
We are in for the thrill of a lifetime as we enjoy the experience and romance of water-based flight! We shall fly directly from Sydney Harbour to the tranquil waters of the Hawkesbury River and the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and enjoy lunch as the waters of the river lap against the shore.
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Aussie Wildlife and Blue Mountains
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Our day will begin with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, which houses a great variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, Australian reptiles, Tasmanian devils, wombats and various species of Australian birds. We can enter enclosures for face to face, touch to touch meetings with friendly kangaroos and cuddly koalas – we can even have our photograph taken standing next to a koala (optional, at extra cost).
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Harbour Bridge Climb
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Experience the exhilaration of climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
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Aussie Wildlife Express
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Joining our coach we will drive west through Sydney to the renowned Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Australia’s largest private collections of Australian native animals and bird life. Operating since 1972, Featherdale has more than 2200 animals from over 230 species.
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Sydney Diner Harbour Cruise
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Sydney is a harbour like no other. Inside its narrow heads lie more than 250 kilometres of bays, coves, beaches and promontories just waiting to be explored. Natural beauty remains everywhere, in broad and tiny beaches, in wide and narrow bays, on high green headlands and on the water itself, where pleasure vessels mix and ferries, working boats, cargo vessels and ocean liners in a constant swirl of traffic.
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Prehistoric Temples of Malta
VALLETTA, MALTA
From here it is a short drive to the megalithic Tarxien Temples, which are the best reflection of the evolution of prehistoric temple building. The earliest temple, sadly now in a vestigial state, dates back to approximately 2800 BC, while the most recent of the four dates some 700 years later.
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Malta Harbour Cruise
VALLETTA, MALTA
Experience Malta’s history from the water with this Harbour Cruise.
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Valletta & The Malta Experience (Tour G)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Enjoy stunning views of Valletta as well as the incredible Malta Experience.
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Island Panoramic
VALLETTA, MALTA
Take a comprehensive panoramic tour of everything this Island has to offer.
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Mdina & Mosta
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our final visit is to Mosta Dome, a magnificent domed church, also known as the Mosta Rotunda. Designed by Maltese architect Giorgio de Vasse, it is said to be one of the largest unsupported church domes in Europe.
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Curacao See & Sea
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
By coach we will travel to the boarding place of the Seaworld Explorer – a state-of-the-art semi-submarine originally developed for use on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel does not submerge, but we descend into the hull of this cruising underwater observatory, one-and-a-half metres (five feet) below the surface of the water, to watch sealife through the clear glass windows.
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Swim with Dolphins
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
This wonderful tour offers us a rare opportunity to swim and play with beautiful bottlenose dolphins. Prior to the activity, we will receive instructions from the experienced trainers.
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Dolphin Encounter
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Interact with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin while standing waist-deep in water on a submerged platform.
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Spanish Water Snorkel and Sightseeing tour
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Departing the quayside by bus, we shall travel across the Queen Juliana Bridge to San Jofat residential area, where we shall board the awaiting Miss Ann snorkel vessel. Once onboard our journey to Caracas Bay, home to the sunken tugboat and many species of tropical fish, will begin.
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Beach Break
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Departing the pier by boat, we will be transferred to the wet and wild beach at Seaquarium; en route we can watch the scenery of the harbour and coastline pass by
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Discover Curacao Island
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
The Curaçao Island tour combines an interesting look at the countryside of Curaçao, the city of Willemstad and three major attractions on this Dutch Island. Departing from the quayside, our tour coach will drive past the salt flats and flamingos before proceeding to the spectacular Hato Caves – a dramatic collection of grottoes filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal clear pools, all of which have been centuries in the making.
Balmoral
Welcome aboard Balmoral, the largest of our fleet.
Carrying 1350 passengers the Balmoral is certainly the grandest ship of our fleet, yet still compact enough to offer our trademark intimate, homely atmosphere. The Balmoral offers 710 elegant comfortable cabins, world-class cuisine and diverse onboard activities.Cruise Details
- ID: L1101
- Themes:
- Departs: 5 January 2011
- From: Southampton
- Prices from £8,799
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