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South To Senegal Cruise
Canary Islands & West Africa Cruise
Madeira has been described as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’. ArtsClub - Photography. On board this cruise will be Keith Dellar & Cliff Lazarenko from the world of Darts, and Phil neal (ex. Liverpool Captain).
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| January 2009 | |||
| Tue 27 | PM | Dover | |
| Sat 31 | AM | PM | Funchal, Madeira |
| February 2009 | |||
| Sun 01 | PM | PM | St.Cruz de Tenerife |
| Wed 04 | AM | PM | Dakar, Senegal |
| Thu 05 | AM | PM | Praia, Cape Verde Islands |
| Fri 06 | AM | PM | Mindelo,St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands |
| Mon 09 | AM | PM | Arrecife, Lanzarote |
| Wed 11 | AM | PM | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Sat 14 | AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,261 |
| B | Superior Outside | Limited | £2,097 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,518 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,189 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £2,097 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,954 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £2,954 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,043 |
| D | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,825 |
| E | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,751 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,679 |
| G | Superior Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,586 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,586 |
| GIL | LSAV I/S Lower Grade | Limited | £895 |
| GIU | LSV I/S Higher Grade | Good | £945 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Limited | £1,095 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Good | £1,195 |
| GUA | Latesaver Cabin | Good | £795 |
| H | Inside | Limited | £1,458 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,368 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £3,557 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,014 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £3,101 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,918 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,646 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,922 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,336 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,436 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,561 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,145 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,295 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Good | £1,365 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,485 |
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Lisbon Seen From The River
LISBON, 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. We then continue, passing by Pombal Square, the famous avenue of Liberty and, of course, Rossio – the very heart and meeting point of Lisbon.
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Porto Moniz
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Passing by Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, we make our way to Cabo Girão, the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world, at 580 metres (1,900 feet) above sea level.
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Walking Tour of Vale Paraiso
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
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.
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Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Following our stop in Monte, we visit the Botanical Gardens, which include one of the most beautiful collections of native plants from Macronesia, as well as other varieties from Cape Verde, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
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Cabo Girao
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
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.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
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.
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Jameos Del Agua & The North (Tour B)
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and the life on the island.
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The Fire Mountains (Tour A)
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
As we leave our ship we head southwest and pass by 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. The camels will take us for an approximate 30 minute ride (optional) along the coloured hills of the volcanic mountains.
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Madeira by Air
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Madeira has to offer
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Las Canadas & Teide
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from the port, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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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 Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the Esperanza Forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide, before taking the Los Loros route to Guimar.
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Loro Parque
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From 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
We will depart from our ship and take a short drive travelling by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Aguerre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.
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Lisbon City Tour
LISBON, PORTUGAL
A hilly city with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights. We can enjoy the magnificent view of the city and harbour from Alto do Parque Belvedere. Rossio Square is the Picadilly Circus of Lisbon, and here the mile-long Avenida da Liberdade leads to the statue of Pombol, who rebuilt the city following the devastating earthquake of 1755. -
Picturesque Sintra & Cascais
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we arrive at Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 19th century Romantic architecture. -
Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the beautiful Portuguese countryside, we will arrive at the medieval town of Obidos, for a unique experience to travel back in time. The origins of this quaint little castle town, rising majestically above the lovely Gaeiras vineyards, are obscured in history, but may date back as far as 308 BC.
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Lisbon Panorama
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We depart the pier for a drive to the Belem area of Lisbon. Here we shall see the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of Jeronimos, one of the most prominent monasteries in Portugal, and the Tower of Belem, built to commemorate explorer Vasco da Gama’s expedition. We shall also view the Monument to the Discoveries, which was unveiled as part of the 500-year anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. -
Oceanarium, Shopping & Sights
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Our tour begins with a drive through the centre of Lisbon, a lively, modern capital with many historic buildings, squares and picturesque quarters. Rossio is the main square in Lisbon, and the mile-long Avenue of Liberty leads to the statue of the Marquis of Pombal, who rebuilt the city after the disastrous earthquake of 1755. We then travel outside the city to the site of the EXPO 98 World Exhibition to visit the main attraction here, the spectacular Oceanarium.
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Jeep Safari in the Sintra Mountains
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in fully equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.
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Pico Do Areeiro & Camacha
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We travel to Pico do Areeiro, the second highest peak on the island, at 1,810 metres (5,940 feet), with impressive gorges, deep valleys, grandiose mountains and imposing cliffs. We can enjoy the view down into the crater of a long-extinct volcano – Curral das Freiras – which is today one of Madeira’s most popular attractions.
Balmoral
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. Named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
* PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BALMORAL'S 2010 DECK PLANS.* Please note these are valid from 3rd May 2010, for cruise L1003 onwards.The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.
*Note: Balmoral has a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
Cruise Details
- ID: BL033
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- Departs: 27 January 2009
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 55%
- Prices from £795
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