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- Due to the continued rise in the cost of fuel, 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.
Amazonian Adventure Cruise
Amazon Cruise
This Odyssey crosses the Atlantic and the equator twice, before sailing up the vast, mysterious Amazon and back again. Amazon Cruise, ArtsClub themes of Photography & Wildlife.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| January 2010 | |||
| Mon 18 | 00:00 | 00:00 | Liverpool |
| Fri 22 | 12:00 | 17:00 | Funchal, Madeira |
| Sat 23 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Sat 30 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Bridgetown |
| Sun 31 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Port of Spain |
| February 2010 | |||
| Fri 05 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Santarem |
| Sat 06 | 07:00 | 13:00 |  Boca de Valeria |
| Sun 07 to Mon 08 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Manaus |
| Tue 09 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Parintins |
| Wed 10 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Alter do Chao |
| Thu 18 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| Mon 22 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Liverpool |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS | Junior Suite | £10,545 | £5,836 |
| A | Superior Outside | £9,040 | £5,008 |
| B | Family Outside | £8,535 | £4,730 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £8,535 | £4,730 |
| C | Outside | £7,890 | £4,376 |
| D | Outside | £7,675 | £4,257 |
| E | Outside | £7,245 | £4,021 |
| F | Outside | £6,745 | £3,746 |
| G | Outside Two Berth | £5,165 | £2,877 |
| H | Inside | £6,240 | £3,468 |
| I | Inside | £5,740 | £3,193 |
| J | Inside | £5,165 | £2,877 |
| K | Outside Single | £9,325 | £5,165 |
| L | Inside Single | £8,250 | £4,574 |
| M | Inside Single | £7,745 | £4,296 |
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Maracas Beach (Tour D)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
Our tour today will visit Trinidad’s most beautiful and popular beach, Maracas Beach. En route to the beach we will pass by many of the city’s sites, including the Magnificent Seven, a row of imposing colonial houses originally built at the turn of the last century as private residences
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Caroni Nature Sanctuary (Tour C)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Caroni Nature Sanctuary is a mangrove swamp covering an area of 105 square kilometres (40 square miles) on Trinidad’s northwest coast. We shall board a large, flat-bottomed boat and slowly travel along the beautiful, peaceful waterways and lagoons, admiring the landscape and variety of birds and wildlife.
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City Highlights & Mount St Benedict (Tour B)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
The Monastery was originally founded by the Brazilian monk as a refuge for monks and others suffering religious persecution. Here our guide will provide a cultural and historical perspective on the monks that have lived the contemplative life for decades.
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Trinidad Highlights & Angostura Distillery (Tour A)
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
We will pass by the lighthouse, the striking Parliament building (known as the Red House), as well as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ – a row of imposing colonial houses originally built at the turn of the last century as private residences.
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The Grand Island Tour (Tour A)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA - AVAILABLE ON TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES ONLY
This grand tour covers most parts of the lovely island of Madeira and it is the only tour to visit the rugged and beautiful north coast.Passing through the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos on the south coast, we stop at Cabo Giraõ – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world
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Nature Walk in Bosque Santa Lucia (Tour C)
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!
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Maica Lake Cruise (Tour B)
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. Our tour begins with a visit to the Wedding of the Waters, where the Amazon and Tapajós Rivers come together.
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Santarem Highlights (Tour A)
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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Boi Bumba Festival (Tour A)
PARINTINS, AMAZON
Experience the folklore of the Amazon during a special festival held in the village of Parintins. A short drive from the pier brings us to the Caprichoso’s covered stadium, where a festive atmosphere has been created
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Scenic Amazon Flightseeing (Tour F)
MANAUS, AMAZON
Flightseeing offers a perspective and viewpoint, which can be gained in no other way. This exhilarating 30-minute flight takes us above the city of Manaus and the natural wonders that create its dramatic setting.
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Jungle Trek (Tour E)
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 (Tour D)
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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Manaus Highlights (Tour C)
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.
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Amazon River Cruise (Tour B)
MANAUS, AMAZON
We’ll take an approximate 1 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.
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Jungle Lodge Adventure (Tour A)
MANAUS, AMAZON
An exciting overnight trip in the heart of the Amazon jungle! The tour includes transfers by regional boat, accommodation, all meals and sightseeing, and is escorted by a local English-speaking guide.
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Porto Moniz (Tour I)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving our ship behind us we will begin our drive towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast where we will make our first short photo stop to take a lookout from the viewpoint.
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Walking Tour of Vale Paraiso (Tour G)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
This tour will allow us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the Levada – a traditional man-made irrigation system ideal for walkers.
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Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens (Tour E)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier, we take a brief sightseeing tour of the city of Funchal by coach. Stopping at the old town, we then take a 15 minute cable car ride up to Monte. Here we will walk to a small square and the church.
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Cabo Girao (Tour C)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier we travel towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.Continuing on, our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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Akrotiri Museum & Fira Town (Tour B)
SANTORINI, GREECE
This tour starts from the ship’s landing stage, from where local caiques (boats) will transfer us to Athenios port (approximately 15 minutes). We then proceed by coach to the Prehistoric Museum of Fira that houses finds from the excavations at Akrotiri archaeological site.
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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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Sea Eye Adventure (Tour I)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Don’t miss this unique adventure aboard this state of the art Hydrofoil boat. Sit back and relax as the sea eye boat glides effortlessly over the water along Barbados’ picturesque coast
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Barbados - Island Safari (Tour G)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
This tour will appeal to those of us who enjoy soft adventure. Leaving the port by 4x4 Landrovers, 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 & Tea at Sunbury (Tour E)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
We will arrive at Orchid World, where there are over 30,000 orchids on display in five orchid houses, all set within landscaped grounds with waterfalls, fountains and a man-made stream.
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Catamaran Cruise & Turtle Encounter (Tour B)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Picture yourself 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 your skin. With a gentle wind blowing in your hair, and the sweet sounds of the Caribbean in your ears, you’ll realise that life doesn’t get any better than this!
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From Coast to Coast (Tour A)
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
Shortly after leaving Bridgetown Harbour, we pass by Pelican Village – a small art and craft centre which houses a number of shops offering locally made gifts and souvenirs.
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Madeira by Air (Tour D)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Experience the thrill of flightseeing by helicopter. We can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Madeira has to offer, including Monte, Curral das Freiras, Ribeira Brava, Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and not forgetting Funchal.
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Madeira Island Discovery (Tour F)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the Pier we head towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast. We stop at Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world. Then it is on to Ribeira Brava, where we start to cross the island.
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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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Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande (Tour A)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
From the pier in Ponta Delgada, we head north-east along pleasant roads bordering agricultural areas stretching across the island to the small town of Ribeira Grande. Ribeira Grande is the oldest town on the north coast and it has a Portuguese feeling – we will see this in the house facades and verandahs.
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Furnas Valley (Tour B)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
After departing Ponta Delgada, we will proceed to one of the main Pineapple Plantations, where the system of cultivating and marketing this fruit will be explained. Here we will be able to sample a pineapple liqueur.
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Sete Cidades Crater Lakes (Tour C)
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Leaving Ponta Delgada by way of the coastal road, we pass through a number of picturesque villages before arriving at Feteiras. From here the route ascends towards Sete Cidades and the main crater of this extinct volcano, some 575 metres (1,900 feet) above sea level.
Black Prince
Where better to discover a relaxing mood than aboard Black Prince, a byword for a traditional style of cruising born in a more elegant and unhurried age.
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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Cruise Details
- ID: P1002
- Departs: 18 January 2010
- From: Liverpool
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £2,877
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