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Capetown / Southampton Cruise
World Voyages Cruise
This recreation of the famous ‘Cape Run’ is a line voyage in the true sense.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2009 | |||
| Mon 23 to Tue 24 | Early PM |  Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Thu 26 | Early AM | Late PM | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| Tue 31 | Early AM | Late PM | Takoradi, Ghana |
| April 2009 | |||
| Sun 05 | Early AM | Late PM | Mindelo, St. Vincent |
| Wed 08 | Early AM | Late PM | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
| Fri 10 | Early AM | Late Night | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Mon 13 | Early AM | Southampton | |
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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 | £2,427 |
| B | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,103 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,356 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £2,103 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,294 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,052 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,709 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,986 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,586 |
| G | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,508 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,400 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,323 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £6,111 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,770 |
| K | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £5,657 |
| L | Outside Single | Limited | £5,060 |
| MO | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,576 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £6,394 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,174 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,372 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,635 |
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Table Mountain Experience
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS TOUR, WE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME QUEUING FOR THE CABLE CAR.
A cable-car ride up the World Heritage Site of Table Mountain is a highlight of any visit to Cape Town, and it is the centrepiece of today’s tour.
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Township and District 6
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Departing from the harbour we'll head for the Bo-Kaap, which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malays, settled here. We'll visit the museum, which portrays the lifestyle of the typical Malay family residence found in this area.
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Cape Point Panoramas
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Point, at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, offers some of the most spectacular views in the world. The drive here is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains, secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities. -
Modern and Historic Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Departing from the pier we will retrace the history of Cape Town on this fascinating tour which will begin with a drive to the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest surviving building. Here we can view the military museum and the famous William Fehr collection of art before continuing to Slave Lodge. Dating back to 1679 it was used as slave quarters by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The lodge displays a diverse array of Ceramics, silver, textiles and artefacts.
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Stellenbosch Wine
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
This tour will allow us to discover Stellenbosch, the undisputed heart of the Winelands and sample the delights of one of South Africa’s most important wine regions.
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Sunset on Signal Hill
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Departing our ship we will enjoy a brief tour of Cape Town “by night” before we drive up Kloof Nek and follow the road which leads to the top of Signal Hill. The views from here are dramatic, especially at night when the lights of the city sparkle like jewels in the surrounding darkness.
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Robben Island
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
For nearly 400 years Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society. During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island and its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs.
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Lisbon Seen From The River
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Perhaps one of the most surprising monuments, and particularly beautiful when seen from the river, is the memorial to Prince Henry – the mastermind navigator behind Portugal’s voyages of exploration and subsequent wealth.
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Lisbon City Tour
LISBON, PORTUGAL
After re-crossing the bridge back into Lisbon, we continue with a visit to the Church of the Jeronimos Monastery – a 16th century architectural masterpiece designed in the Gothic-Manueline style. -
Picturesque Sintra & Cascais
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Once in the centre of the lively resort of Cascais we can admire the attractive bay or sit in one of the fashionable outdoor cafés and watch the world go by. -
Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift
LISBON, PORTUGAL
The origins of this quaint little 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 drive along the famous Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) to Rossio Square, to see the Santa Justa Elevator, designed by Eiffel, and Praça do Comercio (Black Horse Square), which is considered to be one of the most impressive squares in Lisbon.
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Oceanarium, Shopping & Sights
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Next we travel to the outside of the city, to the site of the EXPO 98 World Exhibition to visit the main attraction here, the spectacular Oceanarium. Designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it is the largest Oceanarium in Europe and features sea life found in the world’s greatest oceans.
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Jeep Safari in the Sintra Mountains
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Take a tour with a difference, around the inlands of Serra Sintra.
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A Taste of the Island
MINDELO, CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
The Cape Verde Islands emerged from a colonial culture - aspects of this culture are clearly seen on this tour, from its mixed population, buildings, monuments and traditions. Our drive will give us the opportunity to feel in touch with the nature of the island and the style of its population, across the street markets of the city, and the lunar view of the landscape between the city and Catfish Bay Beach.
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Las Canadas & Teide
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide. Two photo stops will be made before we arrive at El Portillo, where we can enjoy a short coffee break.
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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 Esperenza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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Loro Parque
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing 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
Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Agurre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital. As we continue westwards, we pass Tacoronte, one of the best growing areas on the island.
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People and Castles
TAKORADI, GHANA
Our drive from Takoradi Port to the village of Duakor will take approximately 75 minutes, so we can relax and take in the views of scenic farming communities growing sugar cane for the local gin production, leading on to the fishing villages along the coast. Duakor is a typical fishing community of mud huts with thatched roofs. The villagers’ livelihood depends entirely on fishing and fish preservation. We will pay a brief courtesy call on the local Chief and his elders. Afterwards, we continue with a visit to the local village school, to interact with the pupils and be entertained by them. We can also observe the villagers participating in their economic activities of fish preservation, using centuries old methods, and Gari (grated cassava) processing. Gari is the staple diet for most low income earners in Ghana.
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Flora and Coastal Sights
TAKORADI, GHANA
We leave Takoradi Port for our drive to Kakum National Park, which will take approximately an hour and a half. We will pass scenic farming communities on the way. Kakum National Park is a tropical semi-deciduous rainforest covering 357 square kilometres (138 square miles). The reserve has been created to protect one of the last vestiges of Ghana’s rapidly vanishing rainforest and the rare wildlife it contains. For the local people, the forest is also the abode of gods and spirits who dwell in sacred trees, rivers, stones and animals. It is not only a physical world but also spiritual, portraying their beliefs and culture. We will walk along the Kuntan Trail, through the remaining rainforest, for approximately one hour. For the young at heart, if we wish, we can experience the breathtaking canopy walkway, suspended 30 metres (100 feet) above the ground amongst the tree tops, which affords the adventurous amongst us a panoramic view of the flora of the forest. There is an extra cost for the canopy walkway of US$18.00 per person, payable locally (price correct at time of printing).
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Swakopmund City Tour
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
Swakopmund is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Walvis Bay. Today it is a popular holiday resort but it had a very important function as a harbour town during the German colonial time and the numerous old buildings dating back to the turn of the century give the town a special flair. Considered by most Namibians to be the country’s only real holiday resort, this old German town spreads from the mouth of the Swakop River into the surrounding desert plain. Climatically more temperate than the interior, the palm lined streets, immaculate old buildings and well kept gardens give Swakop (as the locals call it) a unique atmosphere, and make it a pleasant oasis in which to spend a few days.
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Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
We depart the harbour and drive past the Walvis Bay Lagoon - the oldest lagoon on the Namibian coast and in existence for some 5,000 years. It is a recognised international bird sanctuary - a happy and safe haven for up to 160,000 birds, as well as a feeding station for 200,000 shore birds and terns, on their biannual migration routes to and from the Arctic region. Next we pass by Dune 7, the largest of the local coastal dunes.
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Namibia from the Air
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
Today we will take to the skies onboard a six seater, high winged Cessna 210 aircraft for an amazing journey over richly contrasting desert and coastal scenery. From the ship, there will be a 15 minute transfer to the airport. -
Dolphin and Seal Cruise
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
The cold Atlantic waters of the Namib coast are home to a wealth of marine life, including two dolphin species and the Cape fur seal. The 1.3 metre (4 foot) Heaviside’s dolphin favours inshore areas and bays and is seen throughout the year, while the larger Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is more commonly seen between August and March.
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Namibian Desert Adventure
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
This scenic 4x4 adventure tour will give us the opportunity to experience the vast sand dunes of the Namib Desert, which spread inland for 80 to 130 kilometres (50 to 80 miles), as their colours shift with the light and wind changes the shapes.
Black Watch
Relax and experience a cruise aboard the resplendent Black Watch.
Featuring a large number of cabins and suites with balconies, Black Watch can accommodate up to 804 passengers. Offering many traditional cruising features, its décor will undergo a major refurbishment of the public areas in December 2009; including a new casual dining area, which will replace the current Garden Cafe and become The Braemar Garden. New soft furnishings will also be added to the Neptune Lounge, Piper's Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and Observatory Lounge.Please find below the Pre and Post Cruise holiday packages which are available on this cruise. *Please note that some packages may include overnight flights.
Pre Cruise Holiday
18 March 2009
Cape Town & The Winelands, South Africa
See the best of Cape Town with a city-tour, sunset over Signal Hill, full day tours of Cape Point and the stunning Cape wine region. Please note the duration of this tour includes onward or outward flight.
Duration: 5 nights
Price: From £885
Flight number:BA059
Flight departure airport:Heathrow (LHR)
Flight departure time:18 March 2009 PM
Flight arrival airport: Cape Town (CPT)
Flight arrival time:19 March 2009 AM
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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| TOM823 | Gatwick (LGW) | 22 Mar 2009 PM | Cape Town (CPT) | 23 Mar 2009 AM |
Cruise Details
- ID: BW95141
- Themes:
- Departs: 23 March 2009
- From: Cape Town
- Prices from £1,323
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