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Singapore / Dover Cruise
World Voyages Cruise
Mystery and modernity unfold as Balmoral sails up the Huangpu River to arrive in legendary Shanghai.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2009 | |||
| Tue 17 | Late Night |  Singapore | |
| Fri 20 | Early PM | Late Night | Chan May |
| Sun 22 | Early AM | Late Night | Hong Kong |
| Wed 25 to Thu 26 | Early AM | Early PM | Shanghai |
| Sat 28 to Sun 29 | Late AM | Late Night | Tianjin |
| Tue 31 to Wed 01 | Early AM | Late Night | Incheon (Seoul) |
| April 2009 | |||
| Fri 03 to Sat 04 | Early PM | Late PM | Kagoshima |
| Mon 06 to Tue 07 | Early AM | Late PM | Yokohama |
| Sun 12 | Late Night | Late Night | Yokohama |
| Wed 15 | Early AM | Late Night | Kodiak |
| Thu 16 | Early AM | Late PM | Seward |
| Fri 17 | Early AM | Early PM | Cruise College Fjord, Alaska |
| Sat 18 | Early AM | Early PM | Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska |
| Sun 19 | Early AM | Late Night | Skagway |
| Mon 20 | Early AM | Late Night | Juneau |
| Wed 22 | Early AM | Early PM | Ketchikan |
| Fri 24 to Sat 25 | Early AM | Late Night | Vancouver |
| Sun 26 | Early AM | Late Night | Seattle |
| Wed 29 | Early AM | Late Night | San Francisco |
| May 2009 | |||
| Fri 01 | Early AM | Late Night | Los Angeles |
| Sat 02 | Early AM | Late PM | San Diego |
| Wed 06 to Thu 07 | Early AM | Late PM | Acapulco |
| Sat 09 | Early AM | Late Night | Puerto Quetzal |
| Tue 12 | Early AM | Late Night | Panama Canal - TRANSIT |
| Thu 14 | Early AM | Early PM | Santa Marta |
| Fri 15 | Early PM | Late Night | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Sun 17 | Early AM | Late PM | Castries |
| Mon 18 | Early AM | Late Night | St John's, Antigua |
| Mon 25 | Early AM | Early PM | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| Fri 29 | Early 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 | £12,375 |
| B | Superior Outside | Limited | £11,492 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £13,747 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £11,982 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £11,492 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £16,101 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £16,101 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £11,198 |
| D | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £10,021 |
| E | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £9,628 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £9,235 |
| G | Superior Inside | Call for Latest Status | £8,745 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £8,745 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £8,058 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £7,568 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £19,338 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £21,788 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £16,885 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £15,903 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £14,432 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £21,299 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £12,766 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £29,439 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £24,731 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £18,945 |
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Acapulco City Tour & Cliff Divers
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Take in the history and culture of Acapulco while enjoying a performance of the world-famous cliff divers.
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Delights of Mamiku Gardens
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
We board our bus for a scenic drive to the south-eastern side of St Lucia. As we leave Castries, we will discover Morne Fortune – dotted with historical remnants that are evidence of this site’s important military role – and notice the abundance of banana palms of the Cul de Sac plantation.
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4x4 Waterfall Safari
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Departing from the quayside, we shall board our 4x4 vehicles to begin our drive through Castries. We shall make our first stop at Morne Fortune, a picturesque scenic outlook, where the islands beauty lies before us.
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Sea Eye Adventure
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat.
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Helicopter Flightseeing
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
This tour entails a spectacular flight over the beautiful island of St Lucia. What a superb way to get some super photos from a unique vantagepoint! -
Land & Sea to Soufriere
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
This tour must be one of the best in the Caribbean for offering spectacular scenery: lush green mountains, banana valleys, rainforests and fishing villages. And we will do a circuit around the island without having to spend the whole day on a bus! -
North of the Island
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Explore the lush, tropical beauty of northern St Lucia on this tour, as we begin with a drive around the centre of Castries. We will see the vibrant and colourful local market and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with its magnificent architecture, before proceeding to Morne Fortune. Here we will marvel at the superb, sweeping view of Castries and the spectacular mountain range that extends across the island. On a clear day, the French island of Martinique can be seen on the horizon.
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Pigeon Island and Sea Kayaking
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
Our tour will begin with a short transfer to Rodney Bay. Upon our arrival, we shall receive a safety briefing and a short kayaking lesson before our sea kayaking adventure begins!
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Rainforest Aerial Tram and Pigeon Island
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
The perfect tour to explore and take in the tranquillity of nature! Departing from the quayside, our tour will travel through the capital city of Castries before reaching a village nestled over 2,000 feet in the mountains.
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Highlights of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, USA
Our tour will begin with a drive by some of the city’s most famous landmarks. As we approach the downtown area, we will watch for the Los Angeles Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics, the museum of Natural History which displays everything from exotic mammals to minerals and gemstones. We will pass the University of Southern California, the oldest non-secular university on the West coast (1880), the shrine Auditorium; home to Oscars, Grammy and Music Awards, and the Staples Centre; the newest addition in this area, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, concerts and other events.
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Getty Musuem
LOS ANGELES, USA
The Getty Centre presents the Getty’s collection of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views.
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Queen Mary
LOS ANGELES, USA
Our tour will begin with a magnificent view of the Port of Los Angeles, the port of Long Beach and the greater Los Angeles greater area as we cross the Vincent Thomas Bridge; the third largest suspension bridge in California. Together, both ports rank among the busiest and the world’s largest man-made harbour (43 miles of waterfront). In the 1950’s this area was known to have the largest oil fields before the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia. As we cross over the second bridge (Desmond Bridge) the skyline of Long Beach and a view of the Queen Mary will emerge.
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Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Enjoy the oldest town of the north coast before ascending the summit of Pico da Barrosa, for spectacular views of the Fire Lake.
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Furnas Valley
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Upon leaving Ponta Delgada, we proceed to the seafront and one of the main pineapple plantations, where the system of cultivating and marketing this fruit will be explained. During our visit, we will be able to sample a pineapple liqueur.
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Sete Cidades Crater Lakes
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Leaving Ponta Delgada by way of the coastal road, we pass through a number of picturesque villages before arriving at Feteiras. From here the route ascends towards Sete Cidades and the main crater of this extinct volcano, some 575 metres (1,900 feet) above sea level.
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City Walking Tour and Gardens
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Our tour will begin with a visit to the city centre, where we shall walk through some of the most interesting streets of downtown Ponta Delgada.
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Jeep Safari
PONTA DELAGADA, AZORES
Our tour today will enable us to enjoy the pleasures and experiences of travelling off-road, crossing small streams and passing by old tracks and small villages. An ideal opportunity to see the beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus!
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Yaxha
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Departing from the quayside we shall proceed to the local airport for our flight transfer to Flores, before being transported by coach to Yaxha.
Yaxha, Mayan for Green Water, is located on the northern side of the Lake Yaxha. It is the third largest Mayan site known in the Mayan lowlands and is located within the fifth largest Nature Reserve in the world; the Mayan Biosphere Reserve.
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Tikal
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
This excursion takes us back more than 2,000 years in time, when we visit the world-famous Tikal National Park. We are transferred from our ship to the airport for an approximate one hour charter flight to Flores, from where it is approximately one hour’s drive to Tikal
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Pacaya Volcano
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Pacaya is an active volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
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Filadelphia Coffee Estate & Antigua
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Departing from the quayside, we shall have an approximate 90 minute drive through the scenic countryside of Guatemala to reach the Filadelphia Coffee Estate which produces one of the finest coffee’s in the country.
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The Best of Antigua
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Our tour will begin with an approximate 90 minute journey through the charming Guatemalan countryside before we reach the colonial city of Antigua. Protected by the imposing Agua Volcano, Antigua was once the capital city of the Spanish kingdom in the New World.
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Lake Atitlan, Volcanoes & The Mayas
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Aldous Huxley, a British author, called Lake Atitlan the most beautiful lake in the world due to its majestic volcanoes and 12 Maya towns, which surround it, each with their own unique woven textile and language.
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Antiguan Culture & Canopy Adventure
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Our tour will allow us to combine two unique experiences; a zip-lining adventure through the forest whilst appreciating the astonishing views of Guatemala’s three main volcanoes, and a taste of the wonderful culture of the historic city of Antigua.
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San Francisco City Highlights
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Explore one of the most culturally diverse and beautiful cities in the world!
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San Francisco City Highlights and Bay Cruise
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Our tour will take us to some of the most impressive and well-known areas of the city. We will be invited to marvel at the beautifully restored Victorian Homes in the picture perfect setting of Alamo Square. Enjoy the serene lakes and lawns of the Golden Gate Park and relax as we pass through the colourful Italian North Beach with its cafés and Bistros before we enter the hustle and bustle of Chinatown.
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Monterey and Carmel
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
South of San Francisco is the famed Monterey Peninsula, one of California’s most scenic and historic areas. It is home to numerous species of marine life, including sea otters, harbour seals, bottlenose dolphins, sharks and sea turtles. The bay is also on the migratory path of Grey and Humpback Whales and is a breeding site for elephant seals!
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San Francisco by Seaplane
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Prepare for the experience of a lifetime as we view spectacular San Francisco from the air!
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Helicopter Flightseeing tour
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
See San Francisco like we have never seen it before!
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Muir Woods and Sausalito
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Crossing the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, we will have an opportunity to visit one of the few remaining groves of virgin coastal redwoods. These world famous tees are amongst the tallest and oldest in existence. The nature trail at Muir Woods will lead us into the heart of the Cathedral-like grove of trees – we will be able to take a moment to enjoy the serenity of this majestic setting whilst learning about the fascinating history of the giant redwoods.
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Tayrona Natural National Park
SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a landscape of biological juxtapositions. Palms, cacti and tropical dry forest fringe the park’s northern border along the Caribbean coast, while tropical rain forests, treeless plains, and snow-capped peaks are found in the interior.
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Historic Tour of Santa Marta
SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA
Founded by Rodrigo de Bastidas in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest city in Colombia, situated between the majesty of the Andes crowned with snow peaks and the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea. Santa Marta treasures among its riches architectural relics preserved in its cobblestoned houses, overhanging balconies, churches and military fortresses such as Isla del Morro and two batteries called San Fernando fort and the ruins of Bonda fort, which protected the city from attacks by corsairs. -
Lost City River Tour
SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA
Departing from the quayside, we shall join our coaches for an approximate one and a half hour journey to the banks of the San Diego River along a road flanked by plantations of bananas, African palms and thick vegetation.
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Cricket Legends
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall be driven to the Antigua Recreation Ground – home of the four existing cricket world records – for a guided tour of the ground. Known locally as the ARG, the ground became cricket’s 52nd Test Venue in 1980/1 when it hosted England in a test match marked by a century from the island’s most famous sporting son, Sir Vivian Richards. Despite the relatively small size of Antigua, with just a population of approximately 70,000, crowds at the ARG are both extremely knowledgeable and fanatical in their passion for the most famous of the Caribbean sports! -
Swimming with Stingrays
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
From the pier we will take a short transfer through the scenic interior of Antigua to the quaint fishing village of Seatons. Here the professional staff at Stingray City will greet us.
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Castaways Beach Escape
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Castaway’s restaurant lies on one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches in Jolly Harbour on the west coast of the island. Here we will have some free time to let the sun warm our body and the beach soothe our soul as we enjoy one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, located in the lush tropical landscaped marina. -
Helicopter Flight Over Volcanic Montserrat
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
If there’s one tour we’re really going to ‘push the boat out’ for, perhaps this should be it! Our entire tour of Montserrat is over the ‘exclusion zone’, which is an area that has been designated off limits to ground transportation for the past few years. What better way to view it than by Bell helicopter! -
Tropical Delight Catamaran Experience
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Looking for a fun few hours? Then this tour is perfect for you. A catamaran will collect us from the quayside, and we’ll cruise by the golden necklace of beaches on Antigua’s calm West Coast. En route to one of the island’s fine 365 beaches, the catamaran drops anchor, for an opportunity to snorkel.
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Spectacular Antigua
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Antigua is home to a beautiful 26 square kilometre (10 square mile) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard. It will take us approximately 35 minutes to reach the National Park, where we shall stop at four sites of interest. Our journey through the centre of the island takes us past quaint villages, which epitomise the typical West Indian style and culture. -
A Day at Nelsons Dockyard
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Welcome to the world famous Nelson’s Dockyard, once the naval base of the English fleet in the Caribbean. This remarkable area is located within English Harbour, one of the most beautiful natural harbours you may ever see. Made popular by the great Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who was stationed there during the mid-17th century, it is the only remaining Georgian naval shipyard in operation. Now, refurbished as a colonial village, it is a wonderful mixture of period English architecture & Caribbean-style elegance. -
Crusoe Island Escape
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club where we shall join our boat for a brief ten minute transfer to our private and secluded island for the day, Prickly Pear Island. The island is Antigua’s oldest owner-operated excursion, now in its 36th year and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways. -
Jeep Safari
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
This tour gives us a chance to see beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus, but no problem for our open-sided, four-wheel drive Land Rover jeep. Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure! -
Ondeck Ocean Racing
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Our tour today combines a panoramic tour of the island, an exciting yacht race and a cruise of Nelson’s Dockyard. It is a little bit of everything to suit those who want to see the sights in a more exclusive and unique way.
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Discover Deep Bay Beach
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Deep Bay Beach is one of Antigua’s hidden tropical treasures! Situated within a pristine cove on the islands North West Coast, it is one of the most enchanting beaches on the island!
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Horseback Riding in Antigua
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
What could be a better way to experience the tranquility and views of the Caribbean than a relaxing scenic horseback ride along the beautiful beaches of Antigua!
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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.Fly cruise information
Please find the flight options for this cruise below. NB: please note that some flights may touch down en-route to either pick up or set down other passengers joining or leaving the ship, or to re-fuel.
| Flight No | Departure Airport | Departs | Arrival Airport | Arrives |
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| QF010 | Heathrow (LHR) | 16 Mar 2009 PM | Singapore (SIN) | 17 Mar 2009 PM |
| QF032 | Heathrow (LHR) | 16 Mar 2009 AM | Singapore (SIN) | 17 Mar 2009 AM |
| TOM231 | Gatwick (LGW) | 16 Mar 2009 AM | Singapore (SIN) | 17 Mar 2009 AM |
Cruise Details
- ID: BL03421
- Departs: 17 March 2009
- From: Singapore
- Prices from £7,568
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