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Amazonian Adventure Cruise
Amazon Cruise
For those who like the idea of combining the winter sun of the Caribbean with a journey that is truly off the beaten track. Departing from Gatwick, Manchester and Cardiff airports.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| February 2010 | |||
| Thu 18 | Late Night |  Bridgetown, Barbados | |
| Mon 22 | Late Night | Early AM | Macapa (Pilot Station), Amazon |
| Tue 23 | Early AM | Late PM | Santarem, Brazil |
| Wed 24 | Early AM | Early PM | Parintins, Brazil |
| Thu 25 to Fri 26 | Early AM | Late Night | Manaus, Brazil |
| Sun 28 | Early PM | Late PM | Macapa (Pilot Station), Amazon |
| March 2010 | |||
| Wed 03 | Early AM | Late PM | Scarborough, Tobago |
| Thu 04 | Early AM | Bridgetown, Barbados | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,879 |
| B | Superior O/S Cabin | Limited | £1,839 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,099 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,009 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,469 |
| C | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,819 |
| CD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,819 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,679 |
| DC | Deluxe Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,289 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,629 |
| F | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,569 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,539 |
| GDE | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,539 |
| GLH | Latesaver Cabin | Limited | £999 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Limited | £1,249 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Call for Latest Status | £1,349 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,459 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,399 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,149 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,719 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,889 |
| K | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,579 |
| L | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,379 |
| LA | Large Sup O/S Twin | Call for Latest Status | £1,919 |
| M | Inside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,049 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,989 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,879 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Limited | £1,449 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £2,679 |
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Island Safari
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port in 4x4 Land Rovers, we will pass Gun Hill Signal Station and its stone-carved lion. Soon we venture off-road, for a view of what the island probably looked like when it was first settled in the 16th century. -
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Orchid World & Plantation Tea
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
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From Coast to Coast
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small arts and crafts centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs. Next we drive along Broad Street, the main shopping area of Bridgetown, followed by Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square).
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture ourselves relaxing on the deck of a sleek catamaran, the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea lapping at the sides, beautiful palm-fringed beaches gliding by, and warm sunshine kissing our skin. With a gentle wind blowing in our hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in our ears, we will realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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Kensington Oval
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside we shall board our tour vehicles for our journey to the famous Kensington Oval, a venue steeped in history and home to West Indies cricket. Legends including Sir Garfield Sobers, Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Malcolm Marshall and Joel Garner have all played some of their finest games here. -
Segway Adventure
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate one hour transfer to the northern most parish of Barbados – St Lucy. -
Barbados Highlights
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the quayside, we will embark on a journey to some of Barbados’s most beautiful and important historical sites. Our journey will begin as we head north along the West Coast, also known as the Platinum Coast. It is not only home to Holetown, the site where the first settlers landed in 1627, but is also home to the rich and famous. -
Scenic Barbados and Beach Escape
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing from the pier we will head north towards the parish of St. James, passing through Holetown with its monument commemorating the first British landing in 1605. The drive will continue to Highland Adventure Centre, at an elevation of more than 1000 feet above sea level. Here we will enjoy a refreshing drink whilst taking in the breathtaking view of the East Coast. -
Farewell Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Departing the quayside by coach we will be invited to sit back, relax and enjoy our last day of our holiday. The Farewell Barbados Tour enables us to take in some of Barbados’ highlights before being transported to the airport. -
Scenic Amazon Flightseeing (Tour F)
MANAUS, AMAZON
Flightseeing offers a perspective and viewpoint, which can be gained in no other way.
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Jungle Trek
MANAUS, AMAZON
Guided by a skilled professional who qualified at the military CIGS (Centre for Intensive Guerrilla War in Rainforest), this tour takes us on a walk with a difference…
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Caiman Spotting
MANAUS, AMAZON
We take a moonlit riverboat cruise into the dense jungle backwaters, where we’ll transfer to a small-motorised canoe. Under the expert direction of our native guide, we’ll glide silently into the flooded forest and its countless overgrown tributaries. Armed only with a flashlight, our guide will attempt to locate caimans by startling them with the light.
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Amazon River Cruise
MANAUS, AMAZON
We’ll take an approximate one-hour riverboat ride up the dark waters of the mysterious Rio Negro. Here we’ll see the huts of the ribeirinhos (river people), clustered on the riverbanks. For our comfort, the riverboat is equipped with restroom facilities (although these may be basic), and we can purchase refreshments from a cash bar; US Dollars are accepted. (Complimentary mineral water is supplied.)
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Jungle Lodge Adventure
MANAUS, AMAZON
An exciting overnight trip in the heart of the Amazon jungle! Our tour includes transfers by regional boat, accommodation, all meals and sightseeing, and is escorted by a local English-speaking guide. Please note that this excursion fills the time that our ship is docked in Manaus, therefore it will not be possible to do any additional sightseeing in the city. -
Manaus Golden Era
MANAUS, AMAZON
On our tour, we will learn about the history and architecture of the buildings of the São Sebastião Square, as well as visit a special Rubber Scenario and Museum.
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Manaus Highlights
MANAUS, AMAZON
Manaus is today the centre of a rapidly developing Amazon region. The city’s old-world mansions and monuments still exist but are now set among modern skyscrapers. The finest example of architecture from this period is the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), which we will see during our tour. Newly renovated, the 1896 Teatro Amazonas appears in its entire belle époque splendour. It is a symbol of the region’s past ‘golden era’ of the rubber boom, and still ranks as one of the world’s most elegant theatres.
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Jungle Exploration
MANAUS, AMAZON
Experience an intoxicating blend of adventure and romance on this tour along the dark waters of the mighty Negro River and the chestnut-coloured Amazon River.
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Boi Bumba Festival
PARINTINS, AMAZON
Experience the folklore of the Amazon during a special festival held in the village of Parintins.
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Nature Walk in Bosque Santa Lucia
SANTAREM, AMAZON
From the pier in Santarem, we travel on the Cuiaba Road before continuing south on the Santarem-Cuiaba Highway – the only road connecting this part of the Amazon with other points in Brazil. At this point we will reach an elevation of 158 metres (518 feet), which might be considered the Alps for the Amazon! A few minutes later we will enter a secondary dirt road that will take us to Bosque Santa Lúcia (Santa Lucia Woods). Different stages of ‘slash and burn’ agriculture and the effect it has on the forest and land can be observed on this stretch of road.
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Maica Lake Cruise
SANTAREM, AMAZON
This is an excellent opportunity to explore the ecosystem of the Amazon. The lakes of this section of the river are especially lush, containing a wealth of vegetation.
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Santarem Highlights
SANTAREM, AMAZON
This tour starts with a drive along the bustling waterfront of Santarem, where boats dock from all over the Amazon. Since boats are the main mode of transportation for people in this region, it is common to see both passenger and cargo vessels transporting many different products to the market.
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Island Explorer
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
Travelling through Scarborough en route to Fort King George, our first stop of the day is at the Tobago Museum. The museum, located in the barrack guardhouse of Fort King George, overlooking the capital of Scarborough, gives a glimpse into the island’s early history. Displays include Amerindian artifacts, military relics and documents from Tobago’s colonial history. -
Buccoo Reef
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
After departing our ship, it is an approximate 15-minute drive along the Claude Noel Highway to Pigeon Point Beach. Upon arrival here, we will be led to our glass-bottomed boat, which will take us to Buccoo Reef. -
Rainforest Hike
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
Discover the natural beauty of Tobago on this tour into the virgin rainforest – a must for eco lovers. The northern part of the island boasts the oldest protected rainforest in the world. This is due to Stephen Hales, a scientist who convinced plantation owners that if they continued cutting down the forest, they would destroy the balance of nature and reduce the island to a barren desert: remarkably, he did this in 1776. -
Argyle Waterfall
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
We shall depart the quayside for a leisurely drive along Tobago’s windward coast towards Roxborough. From here our tour will set off on foot as we take to the Argyle Waterfalls trails, entering the oldest forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere.
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Pigeon Point Beach Transfer
SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
We will be transferred to Pigeon Point Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island.
Braemar
Experience an elegant and captivating atmosphere when you cruise on Braemar.
During her recent major refit and lengthening, Braemar added over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies, bringing the standard occupancy up to 929. Voted 'The Best Refurbished Ship' in Cruise Critic's 'Editor's Pick Awards' 2009, she is also the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.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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| TCX64K | Gatwick (LGW) | 18 Feb 2010 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 18 Feb 2010 PM |
| TCX64L | Barbados (BGI) | 04 Mar 2010 PM | Gatwick (LGW) | 05 Mar 2010 AM |
| TOM128 | Manchester (MAN) | 18 Feb 2010 AM | Barbados (BGI) | 18 Feb 2010 PM |
| TOM129 | Barbados (BGI) | 04 Mar 2010 PM | Manchester (MAN) | 05 Mar 2010 AM |
Cruise Details
- ID: M1004
- Themes:
- Departs: 18 February 2010
- From: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Prices from £999
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