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Day 1: Fly from the U.S. to Lisbon, Portugal. Day 2: Arrive in Lisbon and transfer to Clelia II. Overnight in port aboard ship. Day 3: The historic city of Lisbon stretches gently over seven hills bordering the Atlantic. During the age of discovery most of Europe's great expeditions to the New World, Africa and the Far East left from the very port where we embarked on Clelia II. It was here in Lisbon that the extravagant Manueline style emerged-an architecture blending influences from the newly discovered lands with Gothic and Renaissance flourishes. Our tour includes two Manueline monuments, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Belem Tower, a fanciful white tour de force built to protect the city's harbor, and the Jeronimos Monastery. Continue to the medieval Alfama quarter, where ancient houses and Romanesque churches climb the narrow streets that lead to the Medieval Castle of Sao Jorge and a magnificent vista. This afternoon visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, one of Europe's finest art museums. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day excursion to the Monastery of Batalha, a blend of Gothic and Manueline architecture, and the 12th-century Cistercian Monastery of Alcobaca. Those interested in wine and cuisine will take a day-long excursion to Casa Cadaval, a four-century-old vineyard and winery known for its fine Herdade de Muge. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting hosted by the Cadaval family. Overnight aboard ship. Days 4 & 5: At sea. Make the most of the ship's amenities and enjoy lectures and wine tastings by our onboard experts as Clelia II ventures toward the Azores. Day 6: Santa Maria, the Azores, is the archipelago's southernmost island, the first to be discovered by Diogo de Silves in 1427. As was true of the rest of the archipelago, there were no humans living on the 5 million-year-old island. Known today as the "Yellow Island" because of its vast wheat crops, dark ochre earth and golden beaches, it is home to 5,000 people. Swim in Maya Bay with its cliffside vineyards and be one of the few outside of Christopher Columbus to wander the village of Anjos, which was the explorer's first landfall upon his return from America. Note the distinct oversized chimneys of the whitewashed houses. Take a drive to Cruz Teixeira and savor local specialties during a cooking demonstration and lunch at charming Restaurante O Fontes, hosted by the Fontes family.
Day 9: Pico, the second largest island in the archipelago, is dominated by its imposing volcano, which rises to 7,713 feet, making it the highest point in all of Portugal. Lunar landscapes contrast with areas of luxurious vegetation. Vines grown on lava terrain produce verdelho wine, which has been a specialty of Pico for over 200 years. From Madalena, the island's main harbor town, we explore Pico, including the seaside villages of Cachorro, built on lava terrain; Sao Roque, which grew prosperous when it was a whaling center; Lajes, the island's first settlement; and Sao Mateus, set in striking countryside. From Pico, sail to Faial, the "Blue Island"-so named for its blue houses and plethora of hydrangeas. For centuries Horta, the island's only city, has been an important stopover for transatlantic voyagers, whether in ships, planes or submarines. Follow the open coast while driving toward Ponta dos Capelinhos, the active volcano that in 1957 transformed the landscape, burying fields and houses. Day 10: Before crossing the Atlantic Ocean, stop in Flores, the westernmost point of both the Azores and Europe. Flores boasts a landscape varied with valleys and volcanoes, hot springs and hydrangeas. Among the island's treasures are the Waterfall of Ribeira Grande, many of whose smaller waterfalls run into the ocean; the Fundalake, one of seven lakes in the center of the island that were once volcanic craters; and a number of picturesque villages, some of which date from the 15th century. Days 11, 12 & 13: At sea. Relax onboard as the ship crosses the Atlantic Ocean toward Newfoundland. Day 14: St. Johns, Newfoundland. Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. |
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The Indochine carries a crew of 26 total: Cambodian and Vietnamese with a European Chef and an English speaking Cruise Manager. She is about 164 feet long (50 m), 32 feet wide (10 m), with a draft of about 5.5 feet (1.7 m). Cambodian registry. Visas are required for both Vietnam and Cambodia. No age limit. Contact Joycene for details and a full color brochure. |
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The ms Kleine Prinz features just 45 outside cabins for a maximum of 90 passengers each. The Kleine Prinz's cabins are 172 square feet (large by river vessel standards) and offer two beds, a desk, a private bathroom with separate shower, TV, telephone, hair dryer, and full air-conditioning. Public areas include a spacious restaurant, a lounge/ bar, reception area, a sun deck, and an elevator. German registry. No age limit.
For those wanting to extend their European vacation, book a 3 day/2 night "Dracula Extension," which receives high accolades from past travelers. Among the things included are two nights in Brasov, sightseeing including a visit to Bran Castle (made popular by Bram Stoker's Dracula novels), and a memorable farewell dinner and concert. The fare is $499 per person twin, or $599 single for this extension. Contact Joycene for a full color brochure and to make reservations for this river cruise.
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Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland, you will cruise the waters of the Arctic, Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and South Pole, before completing your journey in Ushuaia, the port capital of Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina. Along the way, you will call at some of the most fascinating and picturesque ports in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and make a passage through the fabled Panama Canal. You will see Nova Scotia and New England at the peak of their autumn foliage, cruise the sublime Chilean fjords in glorious spring weather, and luxuriate for several weeks in warm sunny weather as you sail through the captivating tropics. As you near Antarctica, you will be joined onboard by expert guides, who will provide lectures about this magnificent, unspoiled continent. By the end of the trip, you will have traveled the world from pole to pole. Contact Joycene for a colorful brochure with deck plans and full day by day itineraries. No age limit. |
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Shore excursions will afford you the chance to get to know the area even more. You will visit small Inuit settlements and towns and have the opportunity to experience their culture while enjoying the nature around you. The ship will carry a maximum of 318 passengers to provide the intimate climate our clients are looking for. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, exercise room and Internet cafe, observer lounge and flexible lecture rooms. There are wide outside observation terraces and decks for viewing the breathtaking scenery.
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| Day 7 | Tasiilaq. Learn more about the city by going on a town walk, go on a hike to the flower valley, or take an adventurous dog sled ride. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 9 | Uunartoq. The best and most accessible hot springs in Greenland. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 10 | Qassiarsuk. A reconstruction of Erik Raude's longhouse and Thjodhildes' church. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 11 | Qaqortoq. Some of the most well-preserved buildings from the colonial era | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 12 | Ivittuut. Option to take a walk around the community or join on a PolarCirkel cruise in the Karsakn strait. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 13 | Nuuk. Options include a tour of the capital by bus, whale watching, a helicopter tour over the glaciers and Norse ruins or a hike by the Nuukfjord. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 17 | Ilulissat, Enormous icebergs run aground here at the mouth of the fjord, originating from the Jakobshavn Glacier, the most productive glacier in the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 18 | Kangerlussuaq / Disembarkation / Arrive in the U.S. Return to Kangerlussuaq, just north of the Arctic Circle. Disembark the ship and transfer to Kangerlussuaq for your return flight to the U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 1 | Depart the U.S. / Arrive in Kangerlussuaq / Embarkation. Depart from the U.S. on your transatlantic flight to Kangerlussuaq, just north of the Arctic Circle.Transfer to the MS Fram by motorcoach and then PolarCirkel boats. |
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| Day 5 | Kullorsuaq ("the devil's thumb"), received its name from the view of the mountain formation at arrival. This small town only has a population of 400 inhabitants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 6 | Dundas. Dundas Village, at the base of the Dundas Mountain, closed down in 1985 and nowadays nobody lives in this settlement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 7 | Siorapaluk, is the most northerly natural community in the world and is the northernmost landing on this trip, only 845 miles from the North Pole. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 8 | At Sea. We will sail as far north as possible and hope to reach 80 degrees north. This will depend on ice and weather conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 9 | Qaanaaq (Thule). Qaanaaq district was the first part of Greenland to be colonized by Inuits from the west, and is among the northernmost inhabited places on Earth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 11 | Upernavik. Founded in 1722, and situated nearly 497 miles north of the Arctic Circle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, is located only 600 miles from the North Pole. In this land of the Midnight Sun, with two-thirds of the area covered with ice, the sun never sets from April to August. Average temperature is about 41 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 170 species of plants and more than 100 types of migratory birds flourish in this Arctic landscape. About 60% of the archipelago has been designated as national parks, nature reserves or bird or plant sanctuaries to preserve this pristine environment. Among the wildlife you'll find wild reindeer, seals, walruses, and Arctic foxes. Approximately 4,500 polar bears inhabit Spitsbergen. Visits of polar bears to settlements around Spitsbergen are familiar sights! |
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All air/sea packages include roundtrip economy class transatlantic airfare from New York; roundtrip economy class airfare between Oslo and Longyearbyen; transfers in Spitsbergen as indicated in itinerary; transfers in Oslo by Express Train between airport and downtown; services of expedition guides; sightseeing in Longyearbyen; all landings; accommodations as indicated in itinerary, including breakfast; accommodations in select cabin category; three meals daily shipboard; port charges. The programs do not include add-on airfares for gateways other than New York, air-taxes, fuel surcharges, or gratuities. Contact Joycene for a colorful brochure with deck plans and full day by day itineraries. No age limit. |
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 Here's a chance for long summer days of sunlight, pristine landscapes, fresh air, and the informality of a freighter, but the comforts of a cruise! Travel to exotic destinations where few tourists venture, and see wildlife close-up. Hurtigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers five expedition programs to Antarctica on the ms Nordnorge and the newly built ms Fram: The MS Fram was built in 2007 and has 318 berths. She is 12,700 gross tons, and is about 374 feet long (114 m) and 66 feet in width (20.2 m). She was specially designed for cruising arctic waters. Through the extensive use of wool, leather, and oak, its interior has a Nordic feel. As she spends the summer months cruising the Greenland sea, the MS Fram is decorated with works by esteemed Greenlandic artists. The cabins are stylish and comfortable, and feature two lower berths or a twin-sized bed, private bathrooms with hair dryers. Each is fitted with air-conditioning, heating, and a smoke alarm. There are a variety of suites and junior suites with queen-size beds and TV. She offers a comfortable restaurant, two well-stocked bars, panoramic lounges, Internet café, and conference rooms. She also features a library with a selection of books about the polar regions, a fitness room, a sauna, two heated outdoor Jacuzzis, a gift shop purveying souvenirs, postcards, stamps, and other personal effects. The MS Nordnorge was built in 1997 and has 350 berths. She is 11,386 gross tons, and is about 404 feet long (123.3 m) and about 64 feet in width (19.5 m). She was designed for service cruising Norway's narrow fjords and sometimes icy polar waters. Its shallow draft, powerful bow and stern thrusters make it extremely well suited for navigating Antarctic water. Her interior features Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences and art works by well known Norwegian artists. The cabins are stylish and comfortable with two lower berths, private bathrooms and hair dryers. Each is fitted with air conditioning, heating, and a smoke alarm. There are a variety of suites and junior suites with queen-size beds and TV. She features a comfortable restaurant, two well-stocked bars, panoramic lounges, Internet café, and conference rooms. She also features a library with a selection of books about the polar regions, a fitness room, a sauna, two heated outdoor Jacuzzis, a gift shop purveying souvenirs, postcards, stamps, and other personal effects. Contact Joycene for a brochure with the full schedule of daily activities on all of these voyages, and to make reservations. In January, 2003, an employee of Freighter World Cruises took this incredible trip firsthand. She came back with hundreds of photographs and hours of enthusiastic tales about her adventure. Click here to view her 4 page trip write-up about her trip to Antarctica and to see some of her photos. |
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Star Clippers' flagship, the Royal Clipper, is the largest true sailing passenger ship, with 5 masts, 42 sails, and 21,000 square feet of teak deck. She can accommodate 227 passengers. Nancy sailed on her for a week from Civitavecchia, Italy down the Italian coast, and came back highly enthusiastic about the vessel and the crew. Click here for Nancy's article with photographs about her experience. Interesting shore excursions are offered for an additional fee. Free water sports are offered from the ship. The Star Clipper and Star Flyer have 4 masts, 16 sails, and 36,000 square feet of sail. They are 360 feet in length, with a mast height of 226 feet, and can accommodate 170 passengers. Contact Joycene for more information and a brochure. Air arrangements are available or passengers can book cruise only. The ships are registered in Luxembourg. These offerings are for residents of North and South America only. No age limit. |
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Freighter World
Cruises is offering a cruise from Portugal through the Azores
to St. John's, Newfoundland from June 1-14, 2009 with Travel
Dynamics International, a leading operator of small-ship educational
enrichment cruises that was founded in 1969. During this unique
voyage on the Clelia II, passengers will explore the Azores'
five most important islands, and will have the time to conduct
their exploration leisurely, to admire the islands' beautiful
nature settings, and meet the friendly local inhabitants.
While
the mega-liners are locked into a set schedule, Travel Dynamics
International's ships enjoy the luxury of spontaneity. If a beautiful
little cove comes into view, the captain may drop anchor so you
could swim or snorkel from the marina at the stern of the yacht.
If the chefs spot a secluded beach, they may be inspired to prepare
a picnic lunch to be served on shore. This leisurely approach
to travel extends to the destinations as well. At every site
visited, you'll have plenty of time to listen to the presentations
by expert onboard lecturers and guides and then strike out for
some in-depth investigation of your own. Furthermore, the Clelia
II tends to stay in port late. This gives you an opportunity
to take a walk around the town after dinner, or to linger over
coffee in a cafe on the town square. You have the freedom to
exercise your options, and the leisure to savor each destination
at your own pace. Contact Joycene for a brochure with a detailed
itinerary and to book. No age limit.
The
program includes: 12-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 100-guest
Clelia II ; Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship;
All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks
with lunch and dinner · Open bar aboard ship throughout
the cruise; Complete program of tours and excursions; Educational
program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers;
Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff; Complete
pre-departure materials; Baggage handling and transfers abroad
on the designated program departure and arrival dates; Port and
embarkation taxes; Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers.
Day
7: Sao Miguel,
the largest and most populated of the Azores, was two islands
before a volcanic eruption joined them. Nicknamed the "Green
Island" for its lowland meadows and forested hills, it also
boats clear lakes, sandy beaches and high mountains. Wander the
historic streets of the lively city of Ponta Delgada before driving
west to discover breathtaking Sete Cidades, where two lakes-one
blue and one green-fill the center of a large volcanic crater.
According to legend, when a princess and young shepherd had to
part, they both cried tears the color of their eyes. Alternatively,
visit the harborfront culinary school at Sao Pedro Hotel Ponta
Delgada, and continue to the quaint town of Furnas, where the
"caldeiras," or thermal springs provide a natural kitchen.
Enjoy a lunch of traditional Portuguese dishes steamed in the
geysers alongside Furnas Lake at Terra Nostra Restaurant. On
the return trip to Ponta Delgada, stop at one of the island's
6,000 pineapple hot houses for a sampling of the distinctive
local fruit.
Day
8: Most of Terceira
is ringed by coastal cliffs, except on the south coast where
a volcanic tuff cone creates a beautiful harbor Explore Angra
do Heroismo, the Azores' oldest city and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Among the colorful houses and chapels, witness the tourada
corda, a daily event held from May to September where a bull
is tied to a rope and let loose in the streets.
Value
World Tours offers a Mekong River cruise on the brand new
rv Indochine. Built specifically for sailing the Mekong Delta,
the Indochine will cruise from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
to the Temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in a leisurely
10 days/9 nights.
The brand new RV
Indochine, completed in July 2008, carries just 48 passengers
in all outside air-conditioned, Burmese wood paneled twin cabins
located on the Main Deck and Upper Deck. The ship's style is
reminiscent of the grandeur of colonial British vessels which
traveled the Mekong River in the early 20th century. An elegant
one sitting restaurant, located on the Upper Deck, serves French
influenced meals. On the Sun Deck there is an enclosed bar and
lounge as well as ample seating areas for great river viewing.
English speaking local guides conduct daily sightseeing trips
to all the highlights of the area. The ship's staff will make
sure passengers have a comfortable and most enjoyable time while
cruising up the Mekong River!
Value World Tours
offers a river cruise that calls six countries on the Eastern
Danube: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.
The
tour offers an English speaking cruise director and professional
local guides leading the city sightseeing. Daily shore excursions,
onboard lectures, a live 3-piece band playing each evening, and
three meals daily in a one sitting restaurant are all included.
Hurtigruten /
Norwegian Coastal Voyage will be repositioning the MS Fram
on a 66-day cruise from Iceland to Argentina, with fascinating
excursions along the western Atlantic seaboard and the eastern
Pacific coast, featuring PolarCirkel landings and expert guides.
Fares start at $13,999 per person double occupancy.
If you have a grand sense of
adventure and a generous amount of leisure time, then this
is the World Cruise for you. If you are adventurous, but only
have a couple of weeks or a month to spare, then this might still
be a voyage for you--one you can take in segments. However you
choose to experience this journey, you will travel on the MS
Fram, the newest, most luxurious expedition cruise ship in the
Hurtigruten fleet.
Hurtigruten /
Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers three itineraries in Greenland
on the MS Fram. These unusual itineraries will call the world's
largest islands while exploring Greenland. Onboard lectures will
keep passengers up to date with the fascinating history of the
region as well as talks about the flora and fauna. See musk ox
and beautiful glaciers and fjords!
Three different air/sea packages
are available, one 18 day program which includes Iceland,
one 8 day program and one 15 day program. Expedition programs
will start with air from the U.S. to Iceland or Greenland, then
on to various ports in Greenland before returning to the U.S.
by air from either Greenland or Iceland. Optional shore excursions
include dog-sledding , trips to the glaciers and visits to the
hot springs. Lectures will be given throughout the trips. Learn
more about the Inuit culture while surveying the beautiful scenery
around you. No age limit. 
Have
you traveled to all the major tourist destinations, and now
want something new, different, and extraordinary? Are you looking
for a short, adventurous trip? Do you want to escape the heat
of summer? Do you crave learning new things with small groups
of like-minded passengers? Are you inspired by unusual scenery
and rare plants and wildlife? Cruise around Spitsbergen this
summer! Hurtigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage is offering a
series of 9, 12 and 16 day air/land/sea expeditions that explore
the wilds of Spitsbergen.
A
trans-ocean crossing on a Tall Ship is the fondest dream
of anyone who loves sailing. Imagine long lazy days at sea, watching
the water slip under the bow, gazing at a horizon that is 360
degrees wide, feeling the steadying power of sails as they capture
the energy of the wind and thrust your ship through the vast
expanse of ocean. At times you can stretch out in the bow net
and watch the water slip by just a few meters below you. For
those who love the sea, this is the ultimate way to experience
it! In all the world, there is no experience as wonderfully renewing
and invigorating.
Star Clippers'
fleet of three tall ships offer authentic sailing adventures
with all the amenities found on a luxury mega-yacht. The ship's
accommodations are thoughtfully designed featuring a private
bathroom, air conditioning, hair dryer, private safe, television
and telephone. The dress code is casual, and there is single,
open seating in the dining room. Star Clippers was named "World's
Leading Specialty Cruise Line" by World Travel Awards.
