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Black Watch World Cruise
World Voyages Cruise
A sense of anticipation fills the air as Black Watch sets sail on a chilly January afternoon. Civilisations - Ancient Polynesian Culture.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | |||
| Tue 06 | AM | PM | Southampton |
| Sun 11 | AM | PM | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Sun 18 | AM | PM | St John's, Antigua |
| Tue 20 | AM | PM | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Wed 21 | AM | PM | Santa Marta |
| Thu 22 | PM | PM | Cristobal |
| February 2009 | |||
| Sun 01 | PM | PM |  Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands |
| Wed 04 to Thu 05 | AM | PM | Papeete, Tahiti |
| Fri 06 | AM | PM | Moorea, Society Islands |
| Sun 08 | AM | PM | Rarotonga |
| Thu 12 | AM | PM | Nuku' Alofa |
| Sat 14 | AM | PM | Suva |
| Mon 16 | AM | PM | Noumea |
| Wed 18 to Thu 19 | PM | PM | Brisbane |
| Sat 21 to Mon 23 | AM | PM | Sydney |
| Wed 25 | AM | PM | Burnie |
| Thu 26 | AM | PM | Melbourne |
| Sat 28 | AM | PM | Adelaide |
| March 2009 | |||
| Tue 03 | AM | PM | Albany |
| Wed 04 to Thu 05 | AM | PM | Perth |
| Fri 13 | PM | PM | Port Louis |
| Sat 14 | AM | PM | Saint Denis |
| Wed 18 | AM | PM | Richards Bay |
| Thu 19 | AM | PM | Durban |
| Sun 22 to Tue 24 | AM | PM | Cape Town |
| Thu 26 | AM | PM | Walvis Bay |
| Tue 31 | AM | PM | Takoradi |
| April 2009 | |||
| Sun 05 | AM | PM | Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands |
| Wed 08 | AM | PM | Sta Cruz de Tenerife |
| Fri 10 | AM | PM | Lisbon |
| Mon 13 | AM | PM | 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 | £10,452 |
| B | Superior Outside | Good | £9,701 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Limited | £14,405 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £9,701 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £19,571 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £9,453 |
| D | Outside | Good | £8,452 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Limited | £17,648 |
| F | Outside | Good | £7,785 |
| G | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £10,475 |
| H | Inside | Limited | £8,500 |
| I | Inside | Limited | £7,976 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £24,523 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Limited | £16,291 |
| K | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £22,618 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £20,118 |
| MO | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £18,690 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £25,713 |
| N | Inside Single | Limited | £10,953 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £28,392 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £21,718 |
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Casa Romantica
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
We depart the pier in Las Palmas for Altavista, where we will stop for an amazing panoramic view (weather permitting) of the city and its harbour.
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Maspalomas Beach Transfer
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The Maspalomas beach stretches 2,710 metres along the southern most point of Gran Canaria. The oasis-like combination of palm trees, lagoon and wind sculptured sand dunes beside the ocean creates the perfect place to relax and swim.
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South Island Tour
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The Canary Islands are Europe’s winter place in the sun, and this tour offers us the opportunity to experience first hand some of the most popular resort areas on the south side of the island.
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Crusoe Island Escape (Tour N)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club, from where we shall join our boat for a brief 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 35th year, and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways.
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Arucas & Teror
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
Leaving our ship, we drive through the city towards Tamaraceite. Uphill through the most flourishing vegetation on Gran Canaria we will reach Teror, a town of wide streets and colonial mansions with traditional wooden balconies. -
Garden Tour
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
This tour allows us to discover the fauna of Gran Canaria. Approximately 43 percent of the territory here is protected and the flora of the Canary Islands is unique, as many species now extinct in their places of origin survive here as living relics of earlier geological periods.
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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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Bird Island Kayak & Snorkel (Tour L)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
Our tour today will allow us to paddle our way through mangroves, glide over tranquil lagoons and enjoy the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea on our unique kayak tour.
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Antigua Canopy Tour (Tour M)
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA
An exhilarating tour for all ages!
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Ondeck Ocean Racing (Tour O)
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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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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Palmitos Park
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA
The remarkable Palmitos Nature Park, set in a desert-like canyon a few miles inland from Maspalomas, should not be missed by anyone visiting Gran Canaria. Its wonderfully laid out forests, paths and ponds are home to an amazing collection of brilliantly coloured tropical birds and plants.
Black Watch
Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds.
* PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BLACK WATCH'S 2010 DECK PLANS.* Please note these are valid from 13th January 2010, for cruise W1001 onwards.
Featuring a large number of cabins and suites with balconies, to make cruising to every destination that much more special; and having undergone a refit in 2005, her sophisticated décor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.
*Note: Black Watch 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: BW951
- Themes:
- Departs: 6 January 2009
- From: Southampton
- Save up to: 65%
- Prices from £7,785
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