After three days at sea Black Prince reaches the Costa del Sol and the enchanting port of Málaga.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2008 | |||
| Sun 07 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Liverpool |
| Thu 11 | 08:00 | 20:00 | Malaga |
| Sun 14 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Porto Empedocle |
| Tue 16 | 07:00 | 15:00 | Dubrovnik |
| Wed 17 to Thu 18 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Venice |
| Fri 19 | 11:00 | 17:00 | Kotor |
| Sat 20 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Corfu |
| Sun 21 | 12:00 | 18:00 | Valletta |
| Wed 24 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Gibraltar |
| Fri 26 | 07:00 | 13:00 | La Coruna |
| Sun 28 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Liverpool |
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS | Junior Suite | £6,595 | £3,594 |
| A | Superior Outside | £5,610 | £3,062 |
| B | Family Outside | £5,180 | £2,829 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £5,180 | £2,829 |
| C | Outside | £4,890 | £2,673 |
| D | Outside | £4,755 | £2,600 |
| E | Outside | £4,625 | £2,530 |
| F | Outside | £4,120 | £2,257 |
| G | Outside Two Berth | £3,260 | £1,793 |
| H | Inside | £3,915 | £2,146 |
| I | Inside | £3,685 | £2,022 |
| J | Inside | £3,260 | £1,793 |
| K | Outside Single | £5,715 | £3,118 |
| L | Inside Single | £5,060 | £2,765 |
| M | Inside Single | £4,855 | £2,654 |
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol. Founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3,000 years ago, it has since come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors. With approximately 670,000 inhabitants, the city is both a busy port and the industrial centre for the south of Spain
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol, founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3000 years ago it has come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors.
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and after crossing the city we will continue towards Mijas, driving through pine-clad hills to this picturesque village in the foothills of the sierra. Mijas is a typical village of Southern Spain with narrow streets and wonderful views overlooking the coast.
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass.
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
Departing from the pier, we will head towards the famous village of Betanzos, the Roman village that emerged from Old Castros. Betanzos contains wonderful examples of medieval architecture, with various houses bearing coats of arms, the ‘fishing quarter’ also makes it a delightful village to visit.
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
We will view from our coach the San Anton Castle, located along the seafront promenade, now housing the Archaeological Museum.We proceed to Betanzos, the Roman town that emerged from old Castros. King Alfonso IX granted it the same law-code as La Coruña and so a new era of prosperity began.
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year
MALAGA, SPAIN
Upon arrival in Granada we will proceed to the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace, sometimes also referred to as the ‘Red Palace’ because of its construction from red stone. The Arabian Palace, the heart of Alhambra, is composed of three enclosures:
KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Departing from the pier we will begin a walking tour of Kotor, a town in Montenegro on the Gulf of Kotor. Although it’s date of origin is uncertain, it probably developed from a smaller settlement of Catarum in early 1st century A.D.
KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Departing from the pier we will proceed to Kotor, a town in Montenegro on the gulf of Yugoslavia to begin our walking tour. Although its date of origin is uncertain, it probably developed from a smaller settlement of Catarum in early first century AD.
VALLETTA, MALTA
Travelling to the southern part of the island, our first visit is to Qrendi, where we find the Hagar Qim Temples, likened to Stonehenge and originally built about 2700 BC. The site of these temples – high above the sea – was chosen well.
VALLETTA, MALTA
To embark the boat for this excursion we will travel to Silema. Onboard we will witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour.
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our coach will depart from the harbour and will make our way to Mosta (meaning centre), which refers to its very location at the heart of the island. Here we will stop to see the famous dome, considered to be the third largest in Europe.
VENICE, ITALY
By motor launch we depart from our ship to St Lucia area and here we will have a short walk to reach the beautiful Zen Palace, the venue in which we will experience an exceptional evening of entertainment.
VENICE, ITALY
This tour gives us an opportunity to visit two of the islands surrounding Venice. Leaving the pier by motor launch, we travel along the Giudecca Canal and the lagoon to reach Murano, renowned since 1921 for its glass manufacture.
VENICE, ITALY
From the pier we board a private motor launch to take us to the famous St. Mark’s area and a short walk will take us to St Mark’s Square, where our local guides await us. Here our tour of this fascinating city, rising from the water, begins.
PORTO EMPEDOCLE, SICILY
Porto Empedocle is the port of Agrigento, a Greek colony since the birth in 581B.C. It was destroyed by the Carthaginians and rebuilt in the 3rd century B.C by the Romans.
CORFU, GREECE
We depart the pier for a pleasant drive through Corfu’s verdant countryside, teeming with orange, lemon, cypress and olive groves. A brief photo stop will be made before arriving at the village of Gastouri, where we’ll marvel at the Achilleion Palace.
GIBRALTAR
From the quayside we take a short coach transfer to the Marina Bay, to join our boat. Onboard we commence a pleasant voyage within the calm waters of the Bay of Gibraltar. The craft glides effortlessly across the bay.
GIBRALTAR
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. With its policemen, pillar-boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British.
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Departing from the quayside, we shall board our awaiting coach and drive to Pile Gate, the starting point for our guided walking tour of the Old Town and it’s treasures.
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Leaving the port by coach, we will enjoy the short journey to Cavtat, in the south, stopping en route at two panoramic viewpoints for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
From the port we drive along the coastal road for approximately 15 kilometres (nine miles) to reach Trsteno. Here we will take a walk through the oldest and finest botanical gardens in Croatia, established by the Gozza-Gučetić family in the 16th century, containing an array of exotic plants and vegetation.
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Leaving the port we drive to the newly built bridge across the Dubrovnik River, to our first panoramic stop, which will offer us a spectacular view of the picturesque Lapad peninsula, the commercial port of Gruž and the Elaphite archipelago.
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and drive towards Mijas, passing through pine-clad hills until we reach this picturesque village located at the foothills of the Sierra.Before arriving at Mijas, we will visit the ‘Molino de la Paca’
MALAGA, SPAIN
Departing from the port of Malaga, our coach will take the road following the coastline until we reach Marbella, the most cosmopolitan of the Costa del Sol’s resorts and, certainly, the choice of the rich and famous
VALLETTA, MALTA
We leave the quayside by coach for a panoramic drive around the bastions of Valletta that house most of Malta’s rich heritage of history, art, archaeology, architecture and culture. We will also pass by Fort St Elmo, the historic fort at the tip of the Valletta peninsula.
VALETTA, MALTA
We travel onto Marsaxlokk, one of Malta’s largest fishing villages. Where we shall have some free time to explore this picturesque village, before we rejoin our coach to drive through some typical tiny Maltese villages, on our way to the Blue Grotto at Wied iz-Zurrieq.
Black Prince's classic cruising formula continues to earn her a growing following of both regular and new admirers. Described as 'a little ship with a big heart and soul', she has the ability to slip into small harbours so often overlooked by larger ships, and combines a fun approach to cruising, whilst upholding the traditions of a bygone, more refined era.
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