Last minute discovery cruises for less than £60 per person per day

There’s still time to plan a last minute summer 2012 break with Voyages of Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.com / 0844 822 0820) to the Baltic and Norway from just £879 per person.

Discover the jewels of the Baltic on the Baltic Treasures 15 day cruise. With an extended three night stay in St Petersburg, guests can explore the city’s famous palaces, visit the Hermitage Museum for a music recital, and take part in a traditional folklore excursion for a truly authentic experience.

For those with a sense of adventure the Nordic Natural Wonders cruise offers a footloose programme designed for seasoned hikers and amateur ramblers alike, giving them the opportunity to get off the beaten track to explore untamed landscapes such as Mount Fløien in Bergen and hike in Flam with the chance to see its famous railways. What’s more guests can find out more on the footloose programme by visiting www.voyagesofdiscovery.com/blog

The Baltic Treasures cruise starts from £899 per person. Price includes a 15 day cruise departing from Harwich (UK) and calling at Kristiansand (Norway), Copenhagen (Denmark), Tallinn (Estonia), St. Petersburg (Russia) – overnight x 2, Gdynia (Poland), Szczecin (Poland), Sassnitz (Germany) and transit through the Kiel Canal before returning to Harwich (UK). Price is based on a 28 June 2012 departure.

The Nordic Natural Wonders cruise starts from £879 per person. Price includes a 14-day cruise departing from Harwich (UK) and calling at Bergen (Norway), Flam (Norway), Akureyri (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Grundarfjordur (Iceland), Reykjavik (Iceland) and Torshavn (Faroe Islands) before returning to Harwich (UK). Price based on a 12 July 2012 departure.

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820 or visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk. To reserve excursions visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk/book_excursions

Cruise from just £56 per person per day

 

Join Voyages of Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk / 0844 822 0820) for a selection of summer cruises from as little as £56 per person per day.

The D-Day, Normandy, Dunkirk and Beyond cruise starts from £499 per person. Price includes an 9-day voyage departing from Portsmouth (UK) and calling at Cherbourg (France), St Peter Port (Guernsey, Channel Islands), Rouen (France) – overnight, Dunkirk (France), Heligoland (Germany), IJmuiden (Netherlands) before arriving at Harwich (England). Cruise departs on 5 June 2012.

 

The Spitsbergen and North Cape cruise starts from £999 per person. Price includes a 16-day  voyage departing from Harwich (UK) and calling at Trondheim (Norway), Leknes (Norway), Honningsvag (Norway), cruising Magdalenafjord (Spitsbergen ),  Ny-Alesund  (Spitsbergen), Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen),Barentsburg (Spitsbergen), Tromso (Norway)  and Bergen (Norway) before returning to  Harwich (UK). Cruise departs on 13 June 2012.

 

The price includes all gratuities, service charges and port/airport taxes, a comprehensive Guest Speaker programme, all meals and entertainment on-board and complimentary car parking at Harwich is available*. No single supplements apply on both cruises.

 

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820, visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk,Facebook or follow Voyages of Discovery on Twitter - @Voyagediscovery  and view online atwww.discoverycruise.tv

Voyages of Discovery cruises into rivers for 2012

Voyages of Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk / 0844 324 0966) has launched its first-ever river cruising programme, European River Cruises.

Cruise through central European rivers, the Rhine and the Danube, or discover Russia’s waterway, the River Volga, whilst experiencing a tailor-made programme of shore excursions.

Voyages of Discovery’s Sales & Marketing Director, Geoff Lawrence, says: “Market research shows that 40% of our customers have been on a river cruise in the past and another 40% are keen to go in the future. We have responded to this feedback by taking the first steps into the river cruising market and we hope to grow this area of our business in the next few years.”

Prices for all Voyages of Discovery river cruises include flights or rail travel and overseas transfers from/to the ship (where applicable), all meals on board and house wine with lunch and dinner.

Shore excursions, gratuities and visas are not included.

European River Cruises recommended by Voyages of Discovery includes:

· Romantic Rhine Cruise – a seven night cruise of the Rhine onboard Royal Crown from £1,195 per person. Departing from Amsterdam and calling at Düsseldorf, Königswinter, Koblenz-overnight, Rüdesheim and Cologne-overnight. Price based on a 2 June departure

· Grand Danube Journey – a seven night cruise onboard Royal Crown from £1,795 per person. Departing from Budapest and calling at Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Linz, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg. Price based on a 7 July departure

· St Petersburg – Moscow – an eleven night cruise onboard Volga Dream from £2,395 per person. Departing from St Petersburg-overnightx3 and calling at Svir River and Mandrogi, Kizhi, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, Uglich and Moscow-overnightx2. Price based on a 29 July or 11 August departure

For further information or to book please visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.com/rivers or call 0844 324 0966.

Summer Sale – save up to a whopping £1,953 per person with Swan Hellenic

Voyages of Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk / 0844 822 0820) is offering a series of summer savings of up to 40% per person on 2012 cruises. 

With prices starting from as little as £489 per person for an eight-day cruise, including transfers and gratuities, the Summer Sale offers value for money on all European itineraries.

All cabin grades have been reduced; meaning the higher the grade of cabin booked the bigger the saving. The Summer Sale is valid on all bookings made before 12 April.

Cruises on offer include:

Voyage to the Mediterranean – 8 day cruise from £489pp - departing on 17 September 2012 calling at Leixoes (Portugal) and Barcelona (Spain). Fly cruise from Harwich (UK).

D-Day, Normandy, Dunkirk and Beyond – 9 day cruise from £589pp – departing on 9 June 2012 calling at Dunkirk (France) and Heligoland (Germany). No-fly cruise from Portsmouth (UK).

Oslo and the Magic of Norway – 10 day cruise from £679pp - departing on 25 August 2012 calling at Oslo (Norway) and Flåm and Gudvangen (Norway). No-fly cruise from Harwich (UK).

Timeless Baltic – 15 day cruise from £1,049pp - departing on 3 September 2012 calling at Copenhagen (Denmark) and St Petersburg (Russia). No-fly cruise from Harwich (UK).

Spitsbergen and the Northern Cape – 16 day cruise from £1,099pp - departing on 13 June 2012 calling at Trondheim (Norway) and Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen). No-fly cruise from Harwich (UK).

A Nordic and White Sea Adventure – 20 day cruise from £1,899pp – departing on 25 July 2012 calling at Archangel (Russia) and Ørsta (Norway). No-fly cruise from Harwich (UK).

Price includes flights and overseas transfers from/to the ship (where applicable), all gratuities, service charges and port/airport taxes, a comprehensive Guest Speaker programme and all meals and entertainment on-board. Savings are based on original brochure price. The £1,953 per person saving is based on a guest booking a category A cabin on the Nordic and White Sea Adventure sailing at original brochure price.

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820, visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk

Voyages of Discovery add Second ship

Later this year a second ship, Voyager, will be added to the Voyages of Discovery fleet.

The refurbished Minerva will begin sailing on 2 March 2012 from Portsmouth. Highlights include extensions of the internal and external public areas as well as a new wrap-around forward observation lounge that provides panoramic views at the forward end of the ship. The company has increased the size of a number of cabins and added balconies to others, increasing the number of balcony suites to 23% of all cabin accommodation. All 181 passenger cabins will be upgraded with new en-suite bathrooms.

For more info and booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's luxury cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd

Asian cruising from £59 per person per day

Join Voyages of Discovery’s mv Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk / 0844 822 0820) for a 17-day Tales of India and Arabia cruise from £999 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Discover the fusion of religion and culture in Mumbai, visit the birthplace of Ghandhi ‘The Father of the Nation’ in Porbandar and follow the Frankincense Trail.

Price includes return flights from a major London airport, transfers and a 17-day voyage departing from Mumbai (India) – overnight- and calling at Porbandar (India), Muscat (Oman) –overnight, Salalah (Oman), Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Aqaba (Jordan) and the final port of Safaga (Egypt) - overnight. Based on 19 March 2012 UK departure.

Price includes all meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820, visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk

Last minute cruise down under

Treat yourself to some last minute sunshine this February by joining Voyages of Discovery’s mv Discovery on a 26-day Australia & The Indonesian Islands cruise, from £1,999 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Visit the cities of Sydney and Brisbane (Australia) before exploring the magical Great Barrier Reef (Australia) and the stunning islands of Bali and Komodo (Indonesia).

Price includes return flights from a major London airport, transfers and a 26-day voyage departing from Sydney (Australia) – overnight, Brisbane (Australia), Townsville (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Darwin (Australia) – overnight, Komodo (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia) – overnight, Semarang (Indonesia) and Singapore. Based on 7 February 2012 UK departure.

Price includes all meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820, visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk

Spring into Europe with Voyages of Discovery

Book now and save up to 47%

Guarantee yourself some early sunshine this year and join Voyages of Discovery’s mv Discovery (0844 822 0820 / www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk) for a 15-day European Icons cruise from £899 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Discover Istanbul, Rome and Piraeus, also known as the ‘Gateway to Athens’ on this unforgettable cruise through some of Europe’s most beautiful countries including Spain, Corsica, Italy and Greece.

Price includes return flights from a major London airport, transfers and a 15-day voyage departing from Istanbul (Turkey) – overnight, Piraeus (Greece), Messina (Italy), Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy), Ajaccio (Corsica, France), Almeria (Spain) Gibraltar and La Coruna (Spain) before the final port, Portsmouth (UK). Based on 27 April 2012 UK departure.

Price includes all meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

For more information and to book call 0844 822 0820, visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk, Facebook or follow Voyages of Discovery on Twitter - @Voyagediscovery

Banish the January blues with Voyages of Discovery

Guarantee yourself some sunshine this year by joining Voyages of Discovery  on a last minute winter cruise.

South East Asia & Australia - from £1,699 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin), a saving of up to £1,370.

Price includes return flights from a major London airport, transfers and a 23-day voyage departing from Manila (Philippines) – overnight and calling at Sandakan (Borneo, Malaysia), Bitung (Indonesia), Ambon (Indonesia), Darwin (Australia), Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Brisbane (Australia) and Newcastle (Australia) before arriving at Sydney (Australia) - overnight. Price is based on 21 January 2012 departure.

Australia and the Indonesian Islands - from £2,199 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin), a saving of up to £370.

Price includes return flights from a major London airport, transfers and a 26-day voyage departing from Sydney (Australia) – overnight and calling at Brisbane (Australia), Townsville (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Darwin (Australia) – overnight, Komodo (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia) – overnight and Semarang (Indonesia) before arriving at Singapore. Price is based on 7 February 2012 departure.

(0844 822 0820 /www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk)

Down Under savings with Voyages of Discovery

Save up to £1370pp. 12 Snap up a great deal on Voyages of Discovery’s recently reduced South East Asia and Australia cruise.

A remarkable melting pot of Asian and Latin cultures thick with history and flavour, Manila promises an exciting start to a voyage inviting you to meet the ‘Wild Man of Borneo’ and immerse yourself in local life on charming Indonesian islands. ‘Tamed’ territory, Darwin is an eclectic blend – modern city, Asian village and frontier town.

‘Untamed’ Australia comes in the rich rainforests and underwater riches of the Great Barrier Reef. Sample life on the Gold Coast with its miles of glorious beaches, or stroll along with some of the Hunter Valley’s finest wines before sailing into the ‘Harbour City’ – its twin icons Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge stealing the limelight.

With an itinerary carefully crafted to get the most out of each port of call and bring to life destinations with renowned Guest Speakers and excursions, a cruise with Voyages of Discovery is a cruise you’ll never forget. South East Asia & Australia - save up to 37% and get away on a 20-night cruise from as little as £1699 per person (Based on two people sharing an inside guarantee cabin). Price includes return flights from London, transfers and a 21-day voyage departing from Manila (Philippines) – overnight and calling at Sandakan (Borneo, Malaysia), Bitung (Indonesia), Ambon (Indonesia), Darwin (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia), Brisbane (Australia) and Newcastle (Australia) before arriving at Sydney (Australia) - overnight.

Price is based on 21st January 2012 departure. Prices includes return flights from the UK, meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

For more info and booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's adventure cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

Fall under Asia’s spell on NEW cruise From Ceylon to Siam for just £1,349

Encounter all the magic and mystery of Asia onboard new itinerary From Ceylon to Siam. The latest addition to Voyages of Discovery’s winter cruise programme showcases the best of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia. For just £1,349 per person, guests have the chance to explore South East Asia’s most stunning natural wonders and cosmopolitan city streets. Voyages of Discovery even go to the trouble of organising guests visas upon arrival, a privilege independent travellers will be envious of.

Cruise from £1,349 per person based on an outside cabin. Price includes return flights from the UK and a 17-day voyage departing from Columbo (Sri Lanka) – overnight and calling at Yangon (Myanmar) – overnight x 2, Phuket (Thailand), Penang (Malaysia) and Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) before arriving at Laem Chabang (Bangkok, Thailand); meals, entertainment and gratuities on board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees, plus onboard lectures from a team of renowned Guest Speakers.

Follow this link for more information from The Cruise Line

Silver Travel Advisor Adventure Cruising Offers.

Silver Travel Advisor the popular travel site written by and for mature travellers has some great offers on Adventure cruises this week with some amazing discounts. Including names such as Noble Caledonia, Voyages of Discovery and Viking River Cruises.

So if you're a Silver Traveller aged 50+ have a look at the impartial cruise reviews, and trip advice for mature travellers.

You can find out more on http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com

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