Save up to 18% off Sail Croatia’s Flotilla holidays

If island hopping between some of the most secluded bays, crystal clear coves and Croatian nightspots is your idea of a good time, take a look at Sail Croatia's Flotilla holidays, which are currently on sale with savings of up to 18%.

 

Jump onboard a yacht as an individual or group and spend the week grabbing the wheel, hoisting the sails and jumping in the crisp blue water at secluded swim stops. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to party in Hvar's famous nightclubs, zip-line through the Cetina Canyon and taste local wines at the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain, making the perfect experience for 18 - 39-year-olds.

New for 2025, guests can choose between three cabin types: Standard Cabins with shared bathrooms, Ensuite Cabins with private bathrooms and Premier Cabins with private bathrooms and air-con in the cabin. All cabin types include air conditioning in the yacht salon. 

 

Prices for the seven-night trips now start from £679 per person (was £829) for the 31 May departure in a Standard Cabin.

All flotilla holidays start and end in Split and include daily breakfast groceries, a welcome lunch, onboard punch party, services of a professional skipper (including sailing lessons), plus use of water toys such as stand-up paddle boards and snorkels. 

 

To book visit www.sail-croatia.com. 

Save on your Mekong River Cruise

There is no better way to explore the Mekong River, its tributaries and delta than aboard a traditional river boat. With just 14 air-conditioned cabins, plenty of covered deck space and an attentive crew, you unpack once and the crew will take care of your every need. The expert chef will take you on a culinary journey with traditional Vietnamese and Cambodia cuisine.

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Major Discounts on CFM New Discovery Tour Siem Reap - HoChiMinh City

Early Bird Discounts on CFM New Discovery Tour
January to April 2024 Cruises

Save A$1,891 on Singles Supplement for 9 days/8 nights Mekong cruise

HoChiMinh City – Siem Reap and reverse

Free Singles Supplement On First 25 Tickets Sold

VIKING Cruising Deals: Norway, Croatia, Greece and Italy

Ocean Cruising- In Search of the Northern Lights

Experience a land where dawn and twilight merge with Viking’s 13-day In Search of the Northern Lights voyage from London to Bergen or vice versa. Priced from $8,195pp with a $2,000 flight credit per couple*.

River cruising with Viking in Germany, Austria and the Mediterranean

 

River Cruising- Rhine Getaway

Explore one of Europe's best-loved rivers with Viking's 8-day Rhine Getaway voyage from Amsterdam to Basel or vice versa. On sale now and priced from $3,295pp with savings of up to $2,000 per couple*.

European Gems River Cruise

 Europe River Cruising is back and Travelmarvel is celebrating with big savings for all 2022 cruises.

Enjoy the best of Europe on a 14-night premium river cruise aboard one of Travelmarvel’s brand new ships.

Cruise through some of the most beautiful landscapes along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Discover Germany’s well-preserved medieval towns. Wind through the world-famous Rhine Gorge. Admire Vienna’s elegance. From the grand network of Amsterdam’s canals to the splendour of Budapest, the treasures of this cultural continent are yours and not to be missed. Further enhancing the cruise is the inclusion of wine, beer and soft drink with onboard lunches and dinner and water stations enables you to refill at any time.

Trip details: https://www.travelmarvel.com.au/eutc15

Price: From $4,995 per person, twin share

Flights Included + Save $2,000 per couple. Valid until 31 July 2022 or until sold out

Call Travelmarvel on 1300 300 036, visit www.travelmarvel.com.au

Or speak to your local travel agent.

(Conditions apply, refer to website for details)

Buon Appetito on Italian Food and Wine Gold Lunch Cruise

As the Italians say, Buon Appetito, and eat you can on Captain Cook Cruises Gold Lunch cruise, VINO BOATO, set to the spectacular background of Sydney Harbour. A six-course celebration of rustic Italian food accompanied by a selection of authentic Italian wines, VINO BOATO departs Sunday 23 June 2019 and is a must for all lovers of fine Italian food and wine.

VINO BOATO is the next cruise in the magnificent series of Gold Lunch seasonal cruises. Each month is a different, tantalizing themed menu featuring a mouth-watering six courses that re-envision classic favourites while introducing new taste sensations paired with sophisticated wines.

The Gold Lunch experience begins with a welcome Bellini cocktail before an indulgent six course Italian feast is served.

Canapés include a Chef’s selection of mini tasteful bites of zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and truffle mushroom and parmesan arancini. Delight in an Antipasto plate of shaved prosciutto, coppa and cacciatore salami with provolone, pecorino pepato cheese and Sicilian olives served with crusty bread. Enjoy an entrée of Crab ravioli with white bisque, and clear the palette with a Limoncello sorbet before a scrumptious main course of Arrosto Misto – pork, game and Italian sausage, mixed roast with white bean and parmigiano mash. This amazing lunch ends with the classic delectable Tiramisu dessert.

The six courses are teamed with a premium selection of Italian wines including Santa Cristina Rosato, Freycinet Pinot Grigio, Fattoria LA Braccesca Sabazio Rosso Di Montepulciano Sangiovese and Cantina Viticoltori Senesi Arentini Chianti Riserva.

VINO BOATO will be hosted by Captain Cook Cruises in partnership with Samuel Smith & Son, a family owned fine wine merchant established in 1923. Owned by Yalumba, the Oldest Family owned Winery in Australia, its portfolio is made up of some of the most renowned wine Brands in both Australia and New Zealand.

Gold Lunch cruises are held onboard flagship vessel, MV Sydney 2000 and remaining departures and menus include:

• Sunday June 23rd: VINO BOATO, Rustic Italian Food & Wine
• Sunday July 14th: CHRISTMASTIDE, Christmas in Winter
• Sunday August 11th: PADDOCK & CLAW, Beef & Shellfish
• Sunday September 1st: RIB-N-ALE, Mouth-watering BBQ basted ribs & ale (Father’s Day)
• Sunday October 27th: AQUA TONIC, Seafood & Wine

Gold Lunch Series cruises are $219 per person including a six-course menu and superior beverage selection. Book online at www.captaincook.com.au and save up to 40% on cruise prices. Gold Lunch cruises depart 12 noon from King St Wharf No.1, returning at 3.30pm.

For further information, bookings and menus visit: https://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/lunch-cruises/gold-lunch-series/

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Gate 1 Travel's European River Cruising Sale

Gate 1 Travel has launched a massive European River Cruise sale on all itineraries except for Tulip Time and Russian River Cruises.

All bookings made between 26 February - 12 March 2019 are eligible for savings of $1000pp.

Gate 1 Travel Australia General Manager Kim Erskine says, “Our European River Cruising sale is a great opportunity for savvy travellers to lock in an amazing deal. Our prices are already very
competitive and this offer is just another way we help Australians see more of the world for less.”

In addition to Gate 1 Travel's own deluxe MS Monarch Empress, Gate 1 Travel has four additional first-class cruise vessels chartered for the 2019 and 2020 cruising season, including the MS Monarch Princess, Monarch Duchess, Monarch Governess and Monarch Countess. With river cruise packages available on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers ranging from 9 days through to 20 days there is a cruise to suit everyone.

Please see below for examples of the discounted itineraries:

9 Day Danube River Cruise - from $1569pp
Lead price departure: 21 and 24 March 2020
Valid for travel: March 2019 - November 2020

14 Day Danube River Cruise with Budapest & Prague - from $2899pp
Lead price departure: 18 and 22 March 2020, 21 November 2020
Valid for travel: March 2019 - November 2020

16 Day Classic European River Cruise - from $4439pp
Lead price departure: 18 July 2020, 1 August 2020, 24 October 2020.
Valid for travel: March 2019 - October 2020

All packages booked are commissionable to agents.

For more information, visit www.gate1travel.com.au
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The Moorings celebrates 50 years with up to 20% off

To celebrate their 50th anniversary The Moorings is offering up to 20% off charter holidays in Tahiti, Croatia, Greece, Spain and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in February.

Relax and set sail for the BVIs in the Caribbean - a collection of sixty unspoilt islands including four larger islands - Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. With 300,000 acres of coral reefs the BVI is a snorkellers' heaven where you may spot the leatherback turtle, an occasional visitor which weighs around 600kg or the commonly found Hawksbill and Green Turtles. Other underwater sights include caves, tunnels, shipwrecks, giant boulders and grottoes. Explore Virgin Gorda’s natural granite pillars or try the national dish, ‘fish and fungi’. Visit the iconic ‘Willy T’s’ near Norman Island, a floating Pirate Bar which serves cocktails such as Dark and Stormies, Rum Punches and Bush Whackers. For hiking enthusiasts, the island’s highest point is at Sage National Park in Tortola, which looks out across the archipelago. On the nature trail at Bones Bight in Anegada, catch a glimpse of the rare rock iguanas or pink flamingos. Take a dip at Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay Beach – listed as one of Forbes’ “Best Caribbean Beaches For 2019”.

For a taste of paradise on the other side of the world, The Moorings’ base is in Palma on the island of Mallorca. Mallorca has played host to many celebrities including Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Mallorca has more than 540km of coastline, 300 days of sunshine per year and a wide variety of beaches, from sandy coves to pebbled waterfronts. Sample local produce at Santa Catalina which has Palma’s oldest food market and see yellow and red painted facades of traditional houses, rustic green wooden shutters, and small front balconies adorned with plants and flowers. Visit La Madeleine de Proust for a buttery croissant, fruit tartlets and freshly baked olive bread. Explore the Island’s caves, the Coves del Drach on the east coast; a surreal underground collection of giant stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes. Palma’s Old Town has gothic architecture built in the 14th century, including the ‘La Seu’ Cathedral. Continue your adventure with a journey to nearby islands Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera.

A Moorings 4000 catamaran for up to 6 people is priced from A$7,295 (or $1,215 pp with 6 people) for a 7-night charter in the BVI and from A$5,595 (or $930 pp with 6 people) for a 7-night charter in Spain.

The Moorings offers self-skippered monohulls; sail catamarans with a skipper; a high-performance power catamaran or a crewed yacht with a captain and chef.

The Moorings was founded by Charlie and Ginny Carey as a slim fleet of six yachts in the British Virgin Islands. Since then it has grown to be the world’s most renowned and largest fleet in charter history and has expanded to 20 destinations across the world including St Martin, Seychelles, Tahiti, Thailand, Italy, Greece and the Bahamas.

Keep up to date with The Moorings latest offers at www.moorings.com.au/special-offers

Offer T&Cs:

Book during the 1st February – 28th February and receive up to 20% off charters booked in Tahiti, Croatia, Greece, Spain and the British Virgin Islands.

The 20% discount offer is made up of a 15% ‘Discover the World’ discount + 5% repeat charter discount, for customers who have chartered with Sunsail or The Moorings before.

Offer is subject to dates and availability.

For further information visit www.moorings.com.au

Phone Australia | 1800 553 720
Phone New Zealand | 0800 44 98 91
Email | sales@moorings.com.au

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Inland cruise offers in France - save 25%

FRANCE: NEW EXCURSIONS & DISCOUNT SAVINGS

Unique Falconry excursion & 25% discount on inland hotel barge cruising for 2019*

Explore the Burgundy Canals on a luxury hotel barge cruise and save up to 25%.
Cruises offer accommodation for up to 12 passengers in elegant, spacious air-conditioned twin cabins; all meals prepared by an onboard master chef with wines; fully stocked open bar; and unique daily escorted mini-bus excursions.

NEW FOR 2019:

A demonstration of the art of falconry has been added to the daily excursions for both Le Belle Epoque and L'Impressionniste, passengers can marvel at the striking aerial acrobatics of these birds of prey during a private demonstration at the moat-encircled Chateau de Commarin.

Guests will be treated to a meeting with Count Bertrand de Vogue the current resident followed by a private tour of the Chateau.

Prices start from $5,805 per person and for NEW bookings - confirmed before the 8th February 2019 – inland cruise specialists Outdoor Travel offer a discount of 25% off the cabin cost for 2 people sharing - saving of up to $1,935 per person - on selected dates*.

Private charter discounts of 25% are offered for a family or friends aboard La Belle Epoque on selected dates during April and May*.

Conditions apply - for information contact Outdoor Travel toll free on 1800 331 582

* Selected dates: La Belle Epoque (Charter) – 31st March; 28th April; 12th or 19th May

La Belle Epoque (Cabin) – 14th, 21st April or 5th May

L'Impressionniste (Cabin) – 14th or 21st April; 5th, 12th or 19th May

Dates & prices for 2019: https://bit.ly/2Ov5YYg

Full brochure: https://bit.ly/2MScKVK

Website: http://www.outdoortravel.com.au/

Cruise the Nile in Style

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Refurbished Sun Boat IV unveiled.

A wish list destination for centuries, there has never been a better time to travel to Egypt. An extended period of stability has seen a real resurgence of interest in a country which is buzzing with renewed optimism and visitors are starting to flood back.

But if you need any more persuading, then a Nile cruise aboard the recently unveiled  Sun Boat IV, back on the river after an extensive refurbishment, is guaranteed to tempt. Following the mighty Nile from Aswan to Luxor through the heart of Egypt, the stunningly transformed Sun Boat IV brings new levels of elegance to the Nile with its contemporary-yet-classic design.

With just forty rooms, including two presidential suites and two royal suites, time on the boat is spent in unrivalled luxury. In each cabin, elegance has been elevated with rich teak flooring, Egyptian marble, hand-painted decorative details and other distinctive touches including neutral-toned textiles complementing soft fabrics draped artfully over sumptuous oversized beds. Here, and elsewhere throughout the ship, shades of sandstone echo the colour scheme of the surrounding desert and temples, blending traditional references with a modern sense of style, to create a serene and tranquil environment a world away from traditional river-cruise cabins.

Sun Boat IV on the Nile (Marc Ryckaert)

Of course, each cruise is as cultured as it is calming. On board, guests can indulge in exquisite meals prepared by gourmet chefs and discover the secrets to regional specialities such as Kushari, a spicy mix of black lentil, rice, chickpeas with tomato and fried onion, and Mahshi – delicious stuffed vegetables; enjoy a Nubian dance night and a chance to dress up in colourful traditional Egyptian galabeyas; or soak up the sun by the ship's spectacular river-view pool – the perfect place to watch Egypt's ancient sites pass by.

Indeed, gliding down the world's longest waterway, the county's past remains vibrant and alive in its many majestic monuments and relics, threaded along the river banks. Cruises take in some of the best-known highlights including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Karnak the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae and Luxor, as well the more remote, but equally spectacular Denderah, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, with expert Egyptologists on hand to bring history to life on all shore excursions.

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Choose Cruise Month - up to $800 onboard credit with MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises will be offering up to $800 onboard credit per cabin, during October for Choose Cruise Month. With over 45 itineraries to choose from in the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, Baltics, Arabian Peninsula & India, Caribbean & Cuba and great repositioning cruises, it will be hard to say no to this great offer.

Nobody knows the Mediterranean like MSC and during Choose Cruise  Month they are offering a 10-night Mediterranean cruise from $1,239 per person with a bonus $500 onboard credit per cabin (twin share). Mix with celebrities in Portofino, re-trace the steps of history in Rome and Malta and discover the vibrancy of Barcelona and Marseille in France on board MSC Sinfonia.

In Northern Europe, over 7 nights MSC will take you to spectacular fjords, ancient cities and picturesque hamlets aboard state of the art MSC Meraviglia from $1,099 per person with a bonus $400 onboard credit per cabin (twin share).

Fancy a longer cruise? Journey from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa, Italy over 18 nights. Book a balcony cabin from $3,059 per person and receive a bonus $800 onboard credit per cabin (based on twin share).

Just a sample of the itineraries available with MSC Cruises' onboard credit promotion, valid during Choose Cruise Month until October 31.  To BOOK call 1300 028 502, www.msccruises.com.au or call your local travel agent.

*Conditions apply

Cruise the Treasures Of The East

In March 2019, Ecruising invites travellers to discover some of the most spectacular natural and historical wonders of Eastern Asia on its Terracotta Warriors, Giant Pandas and Oriental Treasures journey.

As part of the sensational 23-night itinerary, guests will embark upon an escorted 8-night land tour from Beijing to Shanghai, including stopovers in Xi'an and Chengdu, before boarding Celebrity's Millennium cruise ship in Shanghai where they'll set sail on a 14-night cruise to Tokyo, Japan.

In each destination, guests will experience some of the Orient's most iconic sights and treasures, from face-to-face encounters with giant pandas to a visit to the celebrated Terracotta Warriors, one of the world's greatest archaeological finds.

On arrival in Beijing on 22 March, guests will spend one night in the luxurious Beijing Penta Hotel, before travelling aboard a high-speed train to Xi'an for a 2-night stay. Here, they will be fully immersed in China's culture. Day one includes a stroll through the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of China's holiest Buddhist sites, along with a mandarin lesson and a calligraphy session at the famed Tang Dynasty Museum, while the second day features an escorted tour of the Terracotta Warriors, followed by a visit to the ancient Xi'an City Wall.

On 25 March, guests will make their way to Chengdu via train for a 2-night stay at the Buddha Zen Hotel. Upon arrival, guests will be escorted to Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, now a museum commemorating the famous Tang Dynasty Chinese poet. In the afternoon, travellers can explore Chengdu's Kuanzhai Xiangzi district, an intriguing maze of alleys blending ancient culture with international flair, filled with restaurants and street vendors selling local Sichuan cuisine.

Of course, Chengdu is most famous for being China's panda capital, and day two in the city includes a visit to the renowned Dujiangyan Panda Base. Here travellers can see endangered giant pandas first hand and learn about China's research and conservation efforts to protect its most famous mammals. After lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, guests will continue on to the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On 27 March, guests will fly to Shanghai for a 3-night stay where they will be transferred on arrival to the Shanghai Central Hotel, followed by an afternoon exploring China's most cosmopolitan city at their leisure. The next morning they will pay a visit to the Shanghai Museum, containing over 120,000 pieces and hailed as one of the world's finest collections of ancient Chinese art and antiques, followed by stroll along the famed Bund and Nanjing Road. The afternoon is a chance for guests to immerse themselves in Shanghai's more contemporary history, with an escorted walk through the charming tree-lined streets and Art Deco architecture of the city's former French Concession.

The last morning in Shanghai is chance to explore its Old Town district, with its bustling narrow alleys and noodle houses, including a stopover at the picturesque Yuyuan Garden, while the afternoon includes a visit to Shanghai's M50 Art Community, a thriving artists quarter on the banks of Suzhou Creek.

On 30 March, guests will board  Celebrity's Millennium, setting sail across the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea to Tokyo. Along the way they will explore Seoul, Jeju Island and Beijing, before the cruise heads eastwards towards Japan. After one last stop in Kobe and a visit to Mt Fuji, the journey concludes in Tokyo on 13 April, where guests will spend one night before flying home the following day.

Prices for Ecruising's Terracotta Warriors, Giant Pandas and Oriental Treasures itinerary start from A$6,519 per person twin share, departing on 22 March 2019.

Subject to availability. Term and conditions apply.

For more information about the cruise and Ecruising please visit: www.ecruising.travel or phone 1300 369 848.

Family cruising with Norwegian Jewel

 


With activities for all ages and a diverse mix of destinations, cruising is the ideal platform to plan a multi-generational family getaway

 With the freedom and flexibility to enjoy an unrivalled choice of dining, entertainment, accommodation and activity options for all ages, Norwegian Cruise Line is a firm favourite with families looking for new, unforgettable experiences.

Norwegian Cruise Line has a range of family-friendly itineraries to choose from for your next holiday, including destinations in Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and more. If you're looking for something closer to home, Norwegian Jewel's forthcoming Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific sailing season is also not to be missed, providing an excellent opportunity to discover the local region and celebrate the festive season with the whole family during the school holidays.

Returning to local waters fresh from a bow-to-stern refurbishment in December, Norwegian Jewel's 16-Day Australia & New Zealand itinerary, departing from Sydney on 20 December 2018, sees her explore the beauty of destinations including Eden, Burnie, Napier and Auckland. Or, if an island getaway is more your speed, Norwegian Jewel's 13-Day South Pacific sailing from Sydney, departing on 5 January 2019 and taking in the sights of Noumea, the Isle of Pines, Cairns and Airlie Beach is just the cruise for you.

Looking to travel a little further afield this Christmas? Why not take in the breathtaking sights of Hawaii from on board Pride of America, the only cruise ship that sails round-trip from Honolulu year-round. With Norwegian's unique 7-day Hawaii itineraries, you can stay overnight in both Maui and Kauai as well as visiting Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii.

"Whether it's to celebrate Christmas or New Year with the whole family, or just to escape the daily grind and re-connect during the school holidays, we're seeing a surge in families taking advantage of a holiday that can include everyone from the grandchildren to great-great-grandparents," explained Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Asia Pacific of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

MSC Cruises Northern Europe for 2018

MSC Cruises Northern Europe itineraries take you to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Capitals & Iceland.

Weekly departures every Saturday & Sunday with four ships seasonally

Be quick to secure your spot on one of the hottest itineraries for 2018!


Departing Hamburg, Germany on July 29, 2018 MSC Meraviglia takes you on an 11-night journey.  Launched in June 2017, MSC Meraviglia is packed with extraordinary features. Enjoy outstanding dining options and entertainment including the exclusive Cirque du Soliel at Sea. An innovative ocean-view aft lounge, a two-deck "inside promenade" with a 480 square metre LED dome and a spectacular amusement area connected to an outdoor water park, will keep everyone entertained. In the Shetland Islands visit the 17th century town of Lerwick and Scalloway Castle, built by tyrant Patrick Stewart, in 1600 before admiring the peat and heather covered landscapes. Continuing to Iceland you will stop at three ports, Reykjavik for an overnight stay, Isafjordur and Akureyri. From here you will sail to Invergordon in the UK before returning to Hamburg. Priced from $3,099*pp twin share. PLUS your choice of FREE gift- onboard credit, all-inclusive drinks package or WiFi package, if you book by March 15, 2018.

Ranked among the most beautiful destinations in Europe, the Fjords of Norway are a must see on everyone's bucket list. Departing July 14, 2018 MSC Orchestra takes you on a 7-night journey through the fjords from Copenhagen, Denmark. Priced from $2,199*pp twin share for a balcony cabin. PLUS your choice of FREE gift- onboard credit, all-inclusive drinks package or WiFi package, if you book by March 15, 2018.

Departing August 18, 2018, from Kiel, Germany, MSC Preziosa, calls at Bergen, where you will see Sognefjord, the country's longest and deepest fjord and the colourful wooden houses of Bryggen and the fjords of Flaam and Hellesylt/ Geiranger on a 7-night cruise. Priced from $1,427*pp twin share. PLUS your choice of FREE gift- onboard credit, all-inclusive drinks package or WiFi package, if you book by March 15, 2018.

For a longer journey join MSC Magnifica on a 10-night journey through the Norwegian fjords.  Explore the Fjords of Stavanger, Bergen, the pretty town of Olden and Alesund.  Founded in 1793 and destroyed by fire, today Alesund is one of the great art nouveau towns. Ports of call also include Le Havre (Paris) and Hamburg, Germany. Departing Southampton on July 9, 2018 and priced from $2,199*pp twin share.  PLUS your choice of FREE gift- onboard credit, all-inclusive drinks package or WiFi package, if you book by March 15, 2018.

With weekly departures, you can choose a date to suit, but don't delay to secure your cabin for 2018!  Book TODAY by calling 1300 028 502, www.msccruises.com.au or call your local travel agent and don't miss out.  

*Conditions apply. Pick your gift on selected departures only. New bookings only. Onboard credit, based on twin share booking Inside cabin $100pp, Oceanview $150pp, Balcony $200pp. Adult all inclusive drinks package available for first passenger only. All passengers in the cabin must purchase the all-inclusive drinks package. Wifi Streamer package with 340MB up to 4 devices.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Sale Extended

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has extended its 'Three Nights Free Sail', until 31 March 2018 with travel valid till 31 March 2019. Book any eleven or seven-night Fiji cruise and save up to AUD$1535.00 per person, twin share.

All 11-night Lau and Kadavu Discovery Cruises, 7-night Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands cruises and 7-night 4 Cultures or Colonial Discovery cruises are aboard the 130-passenger, fully accommodated MV Reef Endeavour small ship cruise vessel.

The newly refurbished ship can visit parts of Fiji larger ships cannot get to, allowing passengers the unique experience of visiting remote villages, churches and schools and taking part in traditional village sevusevu ceremonies and Meke and Lovo feasts.

As well as being immersed in Fijian culture there is plenty of time for relaxing on white sandy beaches, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding in crystal clear waters and snorkelling and glass bottom boating over amazing coral reefs. The ship is equipped with a hydraulic platform ensuring boarding and disembarking the glass bottom boat is easy.

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Experience the underwater world with mind-blowing scuba diving operated by Viti Water Sports, a PADI5 Star Dive Centre. Two or three dives are offered daily and always in different locations.

A complimentary Kids Club is available for children 5 to 9 years and operates between 9.00am and 12noon, 2.00pm to 5.00pm and from 6.00pm and 9.00pm for early dinner and activities.

The 7-night Yasawa Islands and Mamanuca cruise departs Port Denarau every Tuesday and Saturday for the ultimate Southern and Northern Yasawa Island experience.

The 7-nights 4 Cultures Discovery cruise circumnavigates Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island and visits four distinctive Fijian cultures including Ellice Islanders (Polynesians), Banabans (Micronesia), Fijians and Indians.

The 7- nights Colonial Fiji Discovery Cruise reveals the unique history, art and culture of the Northern Fiji Islands and allows passengers the ultimate experience of 'standing' on the 180th Meridian, the natural dateline.

Seven-night Discovery Cruises depart on selected dates on the first Tuesday of the month throughout 2018 and 2019.

The eleven nights Lau and Kadavu Discovery Cruise departs 6th November 2018 and 5th March 2019 and explores the length of the most easterly islands in the Fiji group, the Lau Islands and Kadavu, a part of Fiji rarely seen by tourists.

Prices for the 'Three nights Free Sail' for the seven-night Fiji cruises start from AUD$2045 per adult twin share, normally AUD$3395 per adult twin share and AUD$640 per child (5-17 years) sharing with an adult, normally AUD$1065 per child sharing with an adult.

Prices for the eleven-night discovery cruise start from AUD$4090 per adult twin share, normally AUD$5625 per adult twin share and AUD$1280 per child (5-17 years) sharing with an adult, normally AUD$1760 per child sharing with an adult.

The 'Three Nights Free' cruise sale is on sale until 31 March 2018 and valid for travel until 31 March 2019. The sale is valid on all room categories including "A" Tabua Suites, "B" and "C" Ocean Staterooms and "D" Porthole Cabins.

Fares include shipboard accommodation, all meals, guided village, school and island tours, snorkelling and glass bottom boat excursions, daily island stopovers and water activities, hikes and Kayak safaris, on board entertainment, kids club (5-9 years), onboard Wi-Fi, 24-hour self-service tea and coffee bar, post cruise transfers to Nadi and Denarau hotels and Nadi airport and use of the ship's facilities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, mini gym, sun deck, cocktail bar and library.

For further information and bookings visit www.captaincookcruisesfiji.com or contact your local travel agent.

Website: www.captaincookcruisesfiji.com

Tauck 15-day Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise

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Tauck Australia announces Air Credit and Bonus Night on Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise

Tauck Australia is offering a $500 per person air credit and bonus night hotel stay on bookings made by 30 March for Tauck's 15-day Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat northbound and southbound cruises in 2018.

The 15-day Danube, Main and Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest - and in reverse direction - will take guests on an amazing journey past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards, travelling through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and exploring legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest.

Tauck's all-inclusive private shore excursions will take in many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Budapest, Vienna and Bamberg, and the Wachau and Rhine valleys.

In Vienna, there is a choice of visiting Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Sisi Museum and guests will attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace and tour the famed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This wonderful journey will also visit Köln Cathedral and Melk Abbey; medieval Regensburg; romantic Rothenburg or Würzburg; Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more.

The cruise is priced from $8590 per person twin share (Category 1 Cabin) and includes:

• Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  
• Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3080
  
• A private Imperial Evening at a traditional palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers
  
• Choice of bicycle excursions in Rüdesheim & Bamberg
  
• In Amsterdam, a guided tour of the famed Rijksmuseum, home to many masterpieces
  
• Day exploring Nürnberg, the walled medieval town whose history is forever intertwined with World War II
  
• Choice of sightseeing in Vienna – a visit to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments in the Hofburg or to Schönbrunn Palace
  
• Memorable visits to Melk Abbey, Kölner Dom, and Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim
  
• Guided sightseeing in the historic European capitals of Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest
  
• Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to speciality coffee, water and soft drinks
  
• Airport and train station transfers upon arrival and departure
  
• All meals included – 41 (14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners); select meals in local restaurants, wine with dinner on the riverboat
  
• Service charge, taxes, porterage and applicable fuel surcharges
  
• $500 per person air credit and bonus hotel night for bookings made by 30 March 2018
  

Bookings are to be directed to Tauck Australia on 1300 732 300 or reservations@tauck.com.au

Hot cruising deals from Cruiseco

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Cruiseco Hot Deals

SEABOURN ENCORE SINGAPORE TO SYDNEY INCLUDES 3 NIGHT EASTERN AND ORIENTAL EXPRESS

REDEFINING ELEGANCE AT SEA, Seabourn's second new class of ship, the strikingly beautiful mega yacht Seabourn Encore will cruise from Singapore to Sydney via twelve remarkable ports of call on 26 November 2018.

Cruiseco's magnificent 29 night enticing package now starts from $19,760* per person, twin share in a Suite V4 Verandah Suite (free stateroom upgrade from Suite V1 Veranda Suite), which includes Economy Class one way airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide to Bangkok. Deduct $116 per person ex Perth.

Enjoy three memorable nights aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore in a Pullman Cabin; private transfers between railway station, hotel and port in Singapore; one night pre-cruise stay at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, including breakfast; 25 night cruise aboard Seabourn Encore from Singapore to Sydney; all on-board meals, entertainment and crew gratuities; all port charges, fees and air taxes

Offering outstanding value, and for new bookings made with Cruiseco by 31 March 2018, guests will receive an exclusive US$200 on board credit per stateroom in addition to the $400 on-board credit and reduced deposits provided by Seabourn.

Link to deal: http://www.cruising.com.au/Seabourn%20Encore%20-%2025%20Night%20Cruise%20-%20Singapore%20to%20Sydney%20(7875A)%20Special/2018-11-26/79090/SBN/SE/7875A/SIN/SYD

To find out more about Cruiseco or this voyage, visit www.cruising.com.au

*Terms and conditions apply. This offer and displayed prices are valid as at 24 January 2018. The offer may be withdrawn at any time.

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70 NIGHT SYDNEY TO TILBURY VIA THE ORIENT AND MIDDLE EAST ON BOARD COLUMBUS

JOIN CRUISE AND MARITIME VOYAGE'S NEWEST MID-SIZE SHIP 1400-guest Columbus on a 70 night voyage departing 24 February 2019 from Sydney to Tilbury (London) via Papua New Guinea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Oman and Egypt. Discover the 'lost city' of Petra in Jordan before transiting the Suez Canal to Ashdod for Tel Aviv and the Holy Land of Jerusalem, Malta and Portugal.

Cruiseco's 72 night fly, cruise and stay holiday start from $9,845* per person, twin share in a Category IG Voyager Inside Guarantee stateroom - includes coach transfer from Tilbury port to Victoria Station (central London) - provided by CMV; 2 nights post-cruise stay in London at Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt, including breakfast; one way Economy Class airfare from London to Australia*; port charges and government fees and air taxes.

*Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth

Link to deal: http://www.cruising.com.au/Columbus%20-%2070%20Night%20Cruise%20-%20Sydney%20to%20London%20Tilbury%20-%2024FEB19%20SPECIAL/2019-02-24/78514/CMV/CL/C9SY2

To find out more about Cruiseco or this voyage, visit www.cruising.com.au

*Terms and conditions apply. This offer and displayed prices are valid as at 24 January 2018. The offer may be withdrawn at any time.

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BONUS BENEFITS ON AMAZING ASIAN ESCAPE FROM SHANGHAI TO TOKYO

BE PREPARED FOR A HOST OF ADDED INCLUSIONS on this remarkable 12 night Shanghai to Tokyo voyage departing 16 April 2018 aboard 2,376-guest Norwegian Jewel - whilst enjoying an almost endless range of onboard dining and entertainment throughout her 15 decks of premium facilities.

Cruiseco's 15 night fly, cruise and stay holiday starts from $3,995* per person, twin share in a Category IF Interior stateroom. Includes return Economy Class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide  to Shanghai, returning from Tokyo; 2 night pre-cruise stay at Sofitel Shanghai Hyland including breakfast; 12 night voyage from Shanghai to Tokyo aboard Norwegian Jewel; one night post-cruise stay at Hyatt Regency Tokyo including breakfast; port charges, government fees, air taxes and prepaid gratuities.

*Deduct $40 per person, twin share ex Perth.

Offering outstanding value, Norwegian Cruise Line also have on offer for all new bookings in an Oceanview stateroom, Balcony stateroom or Mini Suite receive a choice of two bonus benefits* – a Beverage Package valued at US$89 per person per day, specialty dining package valued at US$84 per stateroom or shore excursion credit of US$50 credit per cabin for each port – excluding embarkation port.

Cruise highlights include visits to Beijing, Dalian, Sakaiminato, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kochi, Kobe, Shimizu and Yokohama.

Link to deal: http://www.cruising.com.au/Norwegian%20Jewel%20-%2012%20Night%20China,%20South%20Korea%20&%20Japan%20-%20Shanghai%20to%20Tokyo%20-%2016%20Apr%2018/2018-04-16/NJEPVGTYO12N18

To find out more about Cruiseco or this voyage, visit www.cruising.com.au

*Terms and conditions apply. This offer and displayed prices are valid as at 24 January 2018. The offer may be withdrawn at any time.

Cruise the Mediterranean in Spring and save up to $900 per cabin

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Enjoy an affordable holiday with an MSC Cruise this northern hemisphere spring.  Picture colourful flowers everywhere, climbing walls, filling fields and sprouting on balconies, it seems there are blooms everywhere you look in this stunning region.  And, there is nowhere else where you can cruise to so many different countries and sample its many flavours, cultures and re-trace the footsteps of history.

Spring is a great time to explore must-see locations.  MSC Cruises itineraries include the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Florence Duomo, Rome Colesseum & Sistene Chapel, UNESCO World Heritage site at Bari (Italy), Archaeological site of Pompeii, Marrakech city tour in Morocco, stunning coastal views of Montenegro and the picturesque Greek village of Santorini.  Guests can experience the cultural and ecological diversity that every place has to offer.

Save up to $900 per balcony cabin when you book a 9 night West Mediterranean cruise on MSC Orchestra, departing Barcelona March 8, 2018. Highlights include the Learning Tower of Pisa and the Florence Duomo, the Rome Colesseum and Sistene Chapel.  

Save up to $800 per balcony cabin when you book a 7 night East Mediterranean cruise on MSC Lirica, departing Venice 6 April, 2018. Enjoy a full day in Mykonos, Byzantine churches and Greek temples of Corfu and the 16th century 'old town' of Dubrovnik.

Save up to $800 per balcony cabin when you book a 7 night East Mediterranean cruise on MSC Musica, departing Venice 25 March, 2018. Experience Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Medieval architecture of Kotor, Montenegro and the picturesque Greek village of Santorini, Greece.

Call MSC Cruises on 1300 028 502 or visit www.msccruises.com.au or your local agent to book TODAY!

*Conditions apply. Save up to based on balcony cabin, twin share. Prima price compared to brochure price.