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- Due to fuel costs rising significantly since brochure production, it has become necessary for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to also levy a Fuel Cost Supplement for our 2009/2010 programme.
- From cruises BL0905, BD0909, BM0909, BW0902 & BP0908, the charge will be £4.00 per passenger per night, with the charge for 3rd and 4th occupants charged at £2.00 per passenger per night.
- This supplement has a maximum charge of £80 per passenger and £40 per 3rd and 4th passengers.
- Where cruises also feature in the 2008/2009 3rd Edition brochure, the charge will be £6.00 per passenger per night, with the charge for 3rd and 4th occupants charged at £2.50 per passenger per night.
- With these cruises, the supplement has a maximum charge of £120 per passenger and £50 per 3rd and 4th passengers. Please note prices on this web-site include the fuel surcharge supplement.
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.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | |||
| Tue 06 | 07:30 | 22:00 | Southampton |
| Sun 11 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Sun 18 | 08:00 | 23:00 | St John's, Antigua |
| Tue 20 | 07:00 | 16:00 | Willemstad, Curacao |
| Wed 21 | 11:00 | 16:00 | Santa Marta |
| Thu 22 | 14:00 | 23:00 | Colon |
| Fri 23 | 01:00 | 01:00 | Panama Canal ENTRY |
| Fri 23 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Panama Canal - TRANSIT |
| Fri 23 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Panama Canal EXIT |
| February 2009 | |||
| Sun 01 | 13:00 | 20:00 |  Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands |
| Wed 04 to Thu 05 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Papeete, Tahiti |
| Fri 06 | 07:00 | 17:00 | Moorea, Society Islands |
| Sun 08 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Rarotonga |
| Thu 12 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Nuku' Alofa |
| Sat 14 | 07:00 | 14:00 | Suva |
| Mon 16 | 08:00 | 17:30 | Noumea |
| Wed 18 to Thu 19 | 16:00 | 23:00 | Brisbane |
| Sat 21 to Mon 23 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Sydney |
| Wed 25 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Burnie |
| Thu 26 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Melbourne |
| Sat 28 | 07:00 | 19:00 | Adelaide |
| March 2009 | |||
| Tue 03 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Albany |
| Wed 04 to Thu 05 | 11:00 | 17:00 | Fremantle (for Perth) |
| Fri 13 | 14:00 | 23:00 | Port Louis |
| Sat 14 | 08:00 | 18:00 | St Denis |
| Wed 18 | 07:00 | 15:00 | Maputo |
| Thu 19 | 10:00 | 23:00 | Durban |
| Sun 22 to Tue 24 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Cape Town |
| Thu 26 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Walvis Bay |
| Tue 31 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Takoradi |
| April 2009 | |||
| Sun 05 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands |
| Wed 08 | 07:00 | 16:00 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Fri 10 | 10:00 | 20:00 | Lisbon |
| Mon 13 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Southampton |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £59,640 | £29,880 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £51,305 | £25,713 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £45,590 | £22,855 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £41,070 | £20,595 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £37,020 | £18,570 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £34,165 | £16,291 |
| A | Superior Outside | £29,640 | £14,880 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £28,690 | £14,405 |
| B | Superior Outside | £27,495 | £13,123 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £27,495 | £13,123 |
| C | Superior Outside | £26,785 | £13,453 |
| D | Outside | £23,925 | £11,427 |
| F | Outside | £22,020 | £10,523 |
| G | Outside | £20,830 | £10,475 |
| H | Inside | £19,165 | £9,643 |
| I | Inside | £17,975 | £9,048 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £48,925 | £24,523 |
| K | Outside Single | £45,115 | £22,618 |
| L | Outside Single | £40,115 | £20,118 |
| MO | Outside Single | £37,260 | £18,690 |
| N | Inside Single | £31,070 | £14,821 |
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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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Lisbon Seen From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We start this tour with a panoramic drive so we can get a general overview of Lisbon City centre.We will 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.
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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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The Orotava Valley & Pueblochico (Tour G)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from Santa Cruz harbour we will make our first stop at “Humboldt viewpoint” for a photo opportunity. Here we will have a pleasant view (weather permitting) over all the green banana plantations of La Orotava and Puerto de La Cruz, the main tourist resorts in the north of the Island.
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La Laguna & Tacoronte Vineyards (Tour C)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the harbour, we take the motorway straight to the city of La Laguna. Centuries ago, La Laguna was the capital of the island. Its founders placed the city under the protection of Saint Christopher, from whom it gets its real name: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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Las Palmas & Bandama (Tour H)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the port behind us we will take a ride to the enchanting Parque Doramas, with typical Canarian flora and dragon trees. We will visit the Pueblo Canario, a model of a traditional Canarian village situated inside the park and designed by the famous artist Nestor de la Torre.
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Canary Islands South Island Tour (Tour E)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
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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Maspalomas Beach Transfer (Tour D)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
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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Casa Romantica (Tour B)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
We will 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. We then proceed to the north coast of Gran Canaria. Driving through San Felipe, a typical coastal village, we reach the small harbour of Agaete.
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Arucas & Teror (Tour A)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving our ship, we drive through pretty countryside until we arrive in the country town of Teror, famous for its fine examples of carved wooden balconies. In the centre lies the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine, the Patron Saint of Gran Canaria.
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Brisbane - City Highlights & Lone Pine (Tour F)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Visit the world’s largest koala sanctuary and discover Brisbane – ‘The River City’. Our highlight’s tour explores this rapidly growing city built along the winding, picturesque Brisbane River.
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O'Reilly's Rainforest (Tour C)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
We will spend our day amongst the rainforest at O’Reilly’s Guesthouse- an internationally renowned eco-tourism retreat.We can delight in hand-feeding the colourful king parrots and crimson rosellas.
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Brisbane - 4X4 Adventure (Tour E)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
We will travel through one of Queensland’s farming and grazing regions before ascending to the plateau of Tamborine Mountain via a bush track – the original path built by pioneers to transport their produce from the volcanic plateau of the mountain to the coast.
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Australia Zoo (Tour B)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Here we will find some of Australia’s most unique and amazing wildlife, as well as some interesting animals from around the world, including freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, perenti goannas, dingoes and snakes.
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The Best of Brisbane (Tour A)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Boarding Brisbane’s most relaxing mode of public transport – a high-speed CityCat – we will cruise along the scenic Brisbane River. We pass by exclusive riverside residential developments and numerous leafy parks and gardens on our journey, before arriving at South Bank.
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Ku-Ring-Gai Hidden Treasures (Tour H)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
We will be shown around the city, taking in the history of the Opera House and many of the other famous buildings around the harbour foreshore before travelling across to the Eastern Suburbs, where we shall see some of the best real estate in the area.
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Cruising on Sydney Harbour (Tour G)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
This tour will ensure we discover the grace and magic of Sydney Harbour – a stunning and unique destination. A cruise on the harbour is a must for all visitors to Sydney, as it provides magnificent views of waterfront homes, secluded bays and beautiful beaches.
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Sydney Highlights & Opera House (Tour F)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
We visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a splendid panorama of the magnificent harbour and the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. With a shoreline extending 2,400 kilometres (1,500 miles) dotted with secluded bays and coves, Sydneys harbour ranks, as one of the worlds’s largest and most dazzling.
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High Over Hawkesbury (Tour E)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
We are in for the thrill of a lifetime as we enjoy the experience and romance of water-based flight! We’ll fly directly from Sydney Harbour to the tranquil waters of the Hawkesbury River and the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park to enjoy a 3 course lunch as the waters of the river lap by our feet.
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Aussie Wildlife & Blue Mountains (Tour B)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Our day will begin with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, a drive of approximately 1 hour, which houses a great variety of animals including Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Australian reptiles, Emu’s, Dingoes, Tasmanian devils, Wombats and different species of Australian birds.
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A Taste of Tonga (Tour B)
NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA
As we journey west across Tongatapu, we’ll see charming little villages where lifestyles have remained untouched by time. A stop will be made to view the dramatic blowholes, where mighty pacific rollers force through natural fissures to spout nearly 27 metres (90 feet) skywards!
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Island in the Sun (Tour A)
NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA
We can explore some of Tongatapu’s fascinating sites and ancient monuments in the eastern part of the island, and become acquainted with a few of the Tongan cultural traditions during this half-day tour.
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Takitumu Conservation Tour (Tour H)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
This conservation tour has been the basis for saving the Indigenous Flycatcher – Kakerori Bird – found only on Rarotonga. This is a walking tour designed for passengers with no difficulty in walking long distances and over uneven terrain.
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A-Riki Art & Culture Tour (Tour I)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
Rarotonga colours, characters and culture is captured in a fascinating journey of discovery that takes us around the island – to historical sites, to learn about carving and canoe voyaging..
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Pa's Eco Walk (Tour G)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
This tour is a gentle walk through some of the most unspoilt and untouched valleys of Rarotonga. Pa is a noted traditional Medicine man with a vast knowledge of Cook Islands culture and traditions.
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Muri Lagoon Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise (Tour B)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
Departing the pier by coach we travel to picture perfect Muri Beach, where we will take a ride in a double-hulled, aluminium glass-bottom boat. The crystal clear waters will provide us with a great chance to view the marine life, including many rainbow-coloured tropical fish.
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Raro Safari Tour (Tour F)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
This tour will takes us to the heights of Rarotonga where the views of the lagoon, the valleys and the inland villages are stunning. During our tour our guide will give commentary on various traditional uses of the local fauna and flora.
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Rarotonga Circle Island Tour (Tour A)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
This tour is an excellent way to see the island of Rarotonga, whilst our guide shares with us the myths and legends of the area. As we join our coach we shall proceed in a clockwise direction passing sites such as Ngatanggiia Harbour
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Tahiti Jeep Safari (Tour F)
PAPEETE, TAHITI
This adventurous tour will take us ‘off the beaten track’, into Tahiti’s lush vegetation. Travelling by four-wheel drive, we will journey towards the East Coast, making our way to the Papenoo Valley.
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In Paul Gauguin's Footsteps (Tour D)
PAPEETE, TAHITI
Departing Papeete by coach, our tour will take us along the west coast of Tahiti.The highlight of our excursion is the visit to the Paul Gauguin Museum, set in a spacious tropical garden.
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Tahiti's Natural Treasures (Tour E)
PAPEETE, TAHITI
Leaving Papeete by coach, we head towards the East Coast. Our first stop is at Tahara’s Viewpoint, where we can enjoy a magnificent view of the island of Moorea, and Matavai Bay with its black sand beach.
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Tahiti & Her History (Tour C)
PAPEETE, TAHITI
By coach we will travel to James Norman Hall’s House, nestling in a romantic tropical garden. This fascinating rebuilt colonial house is dedicated to the famous American author, co-writer of the legendary bestseller Mutiny on the Bounty.
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Lagoon Discovery (Tour B)
PAPEETE, TAHITI
Following a short walk, we board our boat for a tour of Tahiti’s stunningly blue waters. After a short cruise around the harbour of Papeete, during which we will see the fishermen’s pier, we’ll head to the West Coast.
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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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Lisbon City Tour (Tour A)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
A hilly city with cobblestones; Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. Our tour takes in many famous city sights, among them an ornate bullring where fights are held but the bulls are not killed.
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Picturesque Sintra & Cascais (Tour B)
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. We will see the outside of the Royal Palace with its two kitchen chimneys, like those of our oast houses.
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Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift (Tour C)
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….
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Lisbon Panorama (Tour D)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We depart the pier for a drive to the Belem area, to see the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of Jeronimos, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries. Then it is on to the Restelo area – the most exclusive residential district of Lisbon and location of many foreign embassies.
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Las Canadas & Teide (Tour A)
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 (Tour B)
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 (Tour D)
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 (Tour E)
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.
Black Watch
Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds.
Featuring 67 cabins and suites with balconies to make cruising to every destination that much more special. Having undergone a refit in Spring 2007, her sophisticated décor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.
*Note: From the completion of Black Watch's World Cruise on 13th April 2009, the ship will have a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
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Cruise Details
- ID: BW951
- Departs: 6 January 2009
- From: Southampton
- Save up to: 52%
- Prices from £9,048
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