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Vancouver / Dover
World Voyages Cruise
Situated on Puget Sound, impressive Seattle is best observed from the iconic Space Needle.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2009 | |||
| Fri 24 to Sat 25 | 00:00 | 20:00 | Vancouver |
| Sun 26 | 06:00 | 23:00 | Seattle |
| Wed 29 | 08:00 | 23:00 | San Francisco |
| May 2009 | |||
| Fri 01 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Los Angeles |
| Sat 02 | 08:00 | 17:00 | San Diego |
| Wed 06 to Thu 07 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Acapulco |
| Sat 09 | 07:00 | 20:00 | Puerto Quetzal |
| Tue 12 | 05:00 | 05:00 | Panama Canal ENTRY |
| Tue 12 | 12:00 | 17:00 | Panama Canal - TRANSIT |
| Tue 12 | 21:00 | 21:00 | Panama Canal EXIT |
| Thu 14 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Santa Marta |
| Fri 15 | 12:00 | 23:00 | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Sun 17 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Castries |
| Mon 18 | 08:00 | 23:00 | St John's |
| Mon 25 | 07:05 | 15:00 | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| Fri 29 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £22,265 | £12,300 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £19,275 | £10,655 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £17,220 | £9,525 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £14,740 | £8,161 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £14,740 | £8,161 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £12,690 | £7,034 |
| A | Superior Outside | £11,495 | £6,376 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £11,150 | £6,187 |
| B | Superior Outside | £10,725 | £5,953 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £10,725 | £5,953 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £10,465 | £5,810 |
| D | Outside | £9,440 | £5,246 |
| E | Outside | £9,100 | £5,059 |
| F | Outside | £8,760 | £4,872 |
| G | Superior Inside | £8,330 | £4,636 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £8,330 | £4,636 |
| H | Inside | £7,730 | £4,306 |
| I | Inside | £7,305 | £4,072 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £19,700 | £10,889 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | £17,565 | £9,715 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £15,425 | £8,538 |
| L | Outside Single | £14,570 | £8,068 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | £13,290 | £7,364 |
| N | Inside Single | £11,835 | £6,563 |
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £26,370 | £14,558 |
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The Magic of Marigot Bay (Tour H)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Our tour today, will take us to the secluded palm-fringed Bay of Marigot, enabling us to take advantage of this location’s tranquillity and beauty. This peaceful landscape of swaying palms and sparkling clear water also caught the eye of filmmakers -
Aquabulle Semi-Submarine (Tour G)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Here we descend into Aquabulle’s air-conditioned, transparent hull to enjoy the fascinating marine environment alive with tropical fish and coral life – a spectacle not to be missed! -
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Honeymoon Cove Kayaking & Nature Trek (Tour F)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
During our trek, we may see some of the 38 species of birds that live here, we may even be lucky enough to spot the world’s smallest non-poisonous snake – the Leptotyphlaps Bilineata. We will also witness how the furious Atlantic has sculpted various fascinating geological features. -
St Lucia - Helicopter Flightseeing (Tour E)
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! -
Delights of Mamiku Gardens (Tour D)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
Located on a working family plantation, owned by the Shingleton family since 1906, the beautiful gardens overlook picturesque Praslin Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Upon arrival at the gardens, the owner will welcome us -
Land & Sea to Soufriere (Tour C)
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 spending a whole day on a bus! -
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The Rhythm of Rum (Tour B)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
For rum lovers this tour is a must! We will have the opportunity to feel the real spirit and culture of St Lucia, as well as having some fun in the process!I -
Acapulco Adventure (Tour J)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Grab your helmet and your goggles and sit back for the ride of your life! We will be able to sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the three Acapulco’s, traditional, Golden and Diamond zones as we make our way to base camp.
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Sunset, Horses & Champagne (Tour I)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Sunset, Horses and Champagne – what more could one ask for as we enjoy Acapulco at its most beautiful
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Sunset Divers, Fort, Light & Sound Specatacular (Tour H)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Sunset, Cliff Divers, Lights & Sounds – the perfect way to end a day in Acapulco! This excursion shows us why Acapulco is one of the most romantic cities in the world.
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Shotover Jet Boat Ride (Tour F)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Enjoy one of the most exciting, high-adrenaline, edge-of-your-seat rides available! This jet boat ride provides breathtaking thrills, as we experience the power acceleration and G-force turns of these high-performance boats
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Papagayo River-Rafting Adventure (Tour E)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Brave the wild rapids on this adventurous rafting excursion that will take us through the canyon of the spectacular Papagayo River. We will negotiate strong currents that will carry us on an unexpected course past incredible rock formations, cliffs and – with luck – exotic wildlife
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Palma Sola Archaeological Site (Tour D)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
The archaeological site of Palma Sola (‘Where the Rock Speaks’) is located within the Veladero National Park, more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) above sea level, overlooking Acapulco Bay.
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La Roqueta Private Island Escape (Tour C)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
La Roqueta is a lush green private island off the coast, the biggest among those outside the bay, from which there are spectacular panoramic views of the Acapulco skyline from afar and the clear, cool Pacific Ocean
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Acapulco Beach Break (Tour B)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
This tour takes us to the heart of Acapulco Bay, the perfect place to swim in crystal-clear water and to soak up a beautiful panoramic view.
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Acapulco City Tour & Cliff Divers (Tour A)
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Acapulco is situated around a horseshoe-shaped natural bay, and has hills and cliffs on either side. Each side offers incredible views of the entire bay (including its beaches) and the city. The view of Acapulco at night has to be one of the most incredible scenes in Mexico
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St Lucia Rainforest Aerial Tram (Tour I)
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
The aerial tram will provide us with a bird’s eye view of a truly mature Caribbean oceanic rainforest. Nurtured by warm, gentle rains and rich volcanic soils, St Lucia's forests have achieved a state of ancient majesty.
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Yaxha (Tour D)
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Yaxha, Mayan for Green Water is located on the northern side of the Lake. 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. The site is usually referred to as the Mayan’s world’s best kept secret.
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Lake Atitlan (Tour B)
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Lake Atitlan that Aldous Huxley once called “the most beautiful in the world” is located in the mountainous region of Solola. With its crystalline – azure waters, Lake Atitlan is a natural wonder of blue set against a backdrop of three 10,000 foot volcanoes – Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro – towering on the southern sky
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Antigua & Filadelphia Coffee Estate (Tour A)
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
Antigua Guatemala, is the most important and enchanting cities of Colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style
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Tikal (Tour C)
PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA
This excursion takes us back more than 2,000 years in time, when we visit the world-famous Tikal National Park. Tikal is one of the largest and most impressive Mayan cities so far revealed and researched declared a Heritage of Mankind Site by UNESCO
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Tayrona Natural National Park (Tour B)
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 (Tour A)
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.
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Bottom Fishing & Coastal Cruise (Tour K)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
We shall be greeted on the quayside by our guide for the tour and escorted a short walk to our awaiting 36 feet Twin Vee Catamaran. From here we shall be powered on an exhilarating enjoyable boat ride to Paradise Reef just off the Northwest coast, one of Antigua’s best locations for fishing and snorkelling
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Cricket legends (Tour J)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside we shall be driven to the Antigua Recreation ground, home of four existing cricket world records, for a guided tour of the ground. The ground, known locally as the ARG, became cricket’s 52nd Test venue in 1980-81 when it hosted England in a test match marked by a century from the island’s most famous sporting son, Sir Vivian Richards.
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Swimming with Stingrays (Tour H)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Staff will assist us to play, feed and swim with the tame stingrays. The waters are only 3-6 feet deep, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the rays.The amazing animals will surprise us with their gentleness
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Castaways Beach Escape (Tour G)
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 can 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 of Jolly Harbour on the West Coast of the island.
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Helicopter Flight Over Montserrat (Tour D)
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!
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Tropical Delight Catamaran Cruise (Tour B)
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.
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Spectacular Antigua (Tour A)
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA
Antigua has a beautiful 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard.
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St John's Jeep Safari (Tour C)
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 Landrover jeep. Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure!
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Curacao See & Sea (Tour A)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
We will enjoy a narrated tour of the coral reefs along the south coast of the island. Just offshore is a wall dropping sharply to the depths of several hundred feet
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Trolley Train Tour (Tour F)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Experience the beauty of Curaçao on a tour that takes you through historic Willemstad. Our tour will begin at Fort Amsterdam where we shall join the trolley train.
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Curacao Swim with a Dolphin (Tour C)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
This wonderful tour offers us a rare opportunity to swim and play with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin.
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Curacao Dolphin Encounter (Tour D)
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 (Tour B)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Our tour boat meets us at the dock. We pass the floating pontoon footbridge – built across the harbour channel in 1888 to connect the two sides of the town – before continuing along the coastline of Curaçao
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Curacao - Beach Break (Tour E)
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
Departing the pier by boat, we will be transferred to Van der Valk Beach; en route we can watch the scenery of the harbour and coastline pass by.
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St Lucia - North of the Island (Tour A)
CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
We can explore the lush, tropical beauty of northern St Lucia on this tour, which begins 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 -
Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande (Tour A)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
From the pier in Ponta Delgada, we head north-east along pleasant roads bordering agricultural areas stretching across the island to the small town of Ribeira Grande. Ribeira Grande is the oldest town on the north coast and it has a Portuguese feeling – we will see this in the house facades and verandahs.
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Furnas Valley (Tour B)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
After departing Ponta Delgada, we will proceed to one of the main Pineapple Plantations, where the system of cultivating and marketing this fruit will be explained. Here we will be able to sample a pineapple liqueur.
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Sete Cidades Crater Lakes (Tour C)
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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A Day at Nelsons Dockyard (Tour I)
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.
Balmoral
With the introduction of the company’s fifth vessel, the newly extended and refurbished Balmoral - named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. 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.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BL03431
- Departs: 24 April 2009
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- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £4,072
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