Astor
Premium Cruising from Fremantle
Choose from voyages between UK/Australia, plus Short Breaks, Round Australia and Bali itineraries
November 2014 – MAY 2015
TRAVEL AWARDS 2013 Presented by Travel Weekly in partnership with Mail Newspapers, the Globe Travel Awards is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the UK travel industry calendar. CMV are honoured to have been one of just seven selected cruise lines nominated by consumers for the Favourite Cruise Line Award.
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ntroducing Cruise & Maritime Voyages.....
Cruise & Maritime Voyages are excited to return to Fremantle for our second summer after an exceptional inaugural season out of Australian ports. 2014 marks our fifth year of operation as Britain’s newest privately owned cruise line. Since opening in 2009, Cruise & Maritime Voyages has already established a reputation of offering premium quality and value throughout Europe, America and now Australia. Over 180,000 people have cruised with us, of which over 95% of our guests have rated the enjoyment of their cruise experience either excellent or good – a standard of quality we are proud to bring to our passengers.
Travel Industry Honoured Cruise & Maritime Voyages is delighted to have been honoured with nominations for the following travel industry awards:-
Operating under the adage of ‘customers first’, we aim to offer a more traditional and leisurely style of cruises. We believe that this creates a more intimate and unique experience and separates the ASTOR experience from the competition.
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With the choice of four ships to travel upon, the 800 passenger MARCO POLO, the 700 passenger DISCOVERY, the 164 passenger VIENNA I and the 620 passenger ASTOR, our focus is on providing a “home away from home” atmosphere. All four ships are operated under charter by Cruise & Maritime Voyages who have a wealth of cruise industry expertise spanning almost four decades and are members of the prestigious Passenger Shipping Association and the ACE or Association of Cruise Experts. Similarly, these elegant cruise ships are accessible to more ports of call than the larger resort style ships, enabling us to offer some truly innovative and unique itineraries.
Best Value Cruise Line Cruise International Magazine Awards
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Cruise Line of the Year Cruise International Magazine Awards Globe Travel Awards
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Favourite Cruise Line Globe Travel Awards
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Pty Limited Australia is part of the CMV Holdings London Travel & Leisure Group. Our international head office is based in London, Essex, with sales offices also in Florida, USA, Munich, Germany and Sydney, Australia. The rapid expansion of Cruise & Maritime Voyages has seen CMV take over the management of the German tour operator TransOcean and gain entry into the expanding German market. Apart from year round operation of Astor, CMV will also charter the European cruise fleet; Belvedere, Belle Fleur, Belle Jour, and Sans Souci (which range from 80 to 176 guests) travelling through the European rivers of Rhine, Main, Danube, Mosel, Neckar, Elbe, Oder, Havel, Rhone and Saone. We hope you enjoy acquainting yourself with our product through our brochure, tuning into CMV TV and visiting our popular website. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you onboard one of our ships in the near future.
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Astor
PREMIUM quality at a value cruise holiday price
Commodore’s Salon (Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant)
Indoor swimming pool
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ruise & Maritime Voyages is delighted to be bringing the 620 passenger capacity ASTOR to Fremantle in November 2014 for her second homeport cruising season in Australia. In 2013/2014 12,000 Australians cruised with ASTOR and we had such a good time that we had to come back! ASTOR was built in Germany in 1987 by Howaldtswerke – Deutsche Werft GmbH and underwent an A$18.6 million dollar refurbishment in 2010 to cabins and public areas. For the past 10 years she has cruised in Europe during the northern summer predominately for the demanding German market. ASTOR had previously visited East Coast Australia during Round World voyages and we are excited to bring a vessel of such high standard to homeport again from Fremantle. ASTOR is a stylish, fully stabilised and air-conditioned cruise liner with capacity for 620 guests. She has seven passenger decks. Her wide range of public facilities include the very impressive Waldorf Restaurant, offering an open seating dining option (2 sitting fixed time options on Gala evenings) and the stylish Übersee Club Bistro as an alternative and more informal experience. There are five lounge areas - the theatre style ASTOR Lounge, for some truly sparkling entertainment from the highly acclaimed show-team; the elegant Captain’s Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; the intimate Hanse Bar which leads onto the stylish Sonnen (Sun) Terrace Bar, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the Poolside Bar where the head barman will soon get to know your favourite drink. Other facilities include the ship’s Library, the Card Room, an internet café, a shopping arcade featuring a boutique, jeweller, perfumery and the Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing and beauty treatments, an indoor swimming pool, ocean view fitness and exercise area with sauna and massage facilities. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, and, in keeping with her heritage, a traditional walk around promenade deck. There is a very good selection of comfortable modern cabin accommodation from Standard to Deluxe with 70% of cabins having an ocean view with individually controlled air-conditioning. An outstanding feature of ASTOR is the sports deck where you can enjoy volleyball, half court tennis, table tennis, jogging track, big board chess and yoga.
Astor Suite
Astor
at a glance:
Shipyard: Howaldtswerke – Deutsche Werft GmbH Year of construction: 1987 h Refurbished in: 2010 h Passenger Capacity: 620 h Length/width/draught: 176.5m/23.6m/6.1m h Gross tonnage: 20,606 ton h Cruising speed: 16.5 knots (18 mph) h Ice class: E1 h Port of registry: Bahamas h Passenger Decks: 7 h Cabins/suites/premium suites: 247/39/3 h Waldorf Restaurant h Übersee Club (Overseas Club) buffet restaurant h Admirals’ Salon (Asian Fusion Cuisine) h Commodore’s Salon Italian (Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant) h Hanse Bar h Sonnen (Sun) Terrace Bar h Captain’s Club h Astor Show Lounge h Jeweller h Sports Deck (equipped with Jogging/Walking track, Sports Court for basketball and soccer, yoga and big board chess) h Wellness Centre h Beauty and Hairdressing Salon h Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools h Fitness Centre with Ocean View h Library h Games Room h Fashion Boutique h Laundry Service h Medical Centre h Four Lifts (Two forward and two aft) h Stabilisers h Internet and Email station h Ironing room h h
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CONTENTS Introducing Cruise & Maritime Voyages Premium Quality at a Value Cruise Holiday Price ASTOR at a Glance Cruise & Maritime Voyages contact details Ships Facilities Super Savings We’ve Got it Covered Gallery Arcade Wellness Centre Your Dining Experience ASTOR 2014/2015 Summer Cruises Itineraries Your Cabin ASTOR Deck Plan & Category Descriptions ASTOR Fare Grid The Elegant Marco Polo Selection of Marco Polo VIENNA 1 General Information Terms and Conditions of Carriage ASTOR Australian Cruise Calendar
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Outdoor Pool
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Pty Limited Australian Office: Suite 206, Level 2, 506 Miller Street, Cammeray NSW 2062 Reservations Hotline: 1300 307 934 Admin Telephone: (02) 9922 5131 Facsimile: (02) 9922 5139 Postal Address:
PO Box 508 Cammeray NSW 2062
Office Hours:
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Captains Club
Sports Deck
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SHIP FACILITIES
Boutique
Wellness Centre Sports Deck
Sports Deck
Sports Deck
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rom the moment you step onboard until you disembark we want you to feel completely at ease. No repacking, no hassle, no worries….just plenty of time to enjoy life onboard as we change the scenery for you. There are plenty of things to do on board to keep you entertained. The ship’s daily programme will be delivered to your cabin each evening, outlining the events of the following day. It’s your choice to do or not to do….Maybe join the fitness team on the Sonnen (Sun) Deck for a jog or a walk, yoga or an early game of deck chess. Later in the morning take part in basketball or volley ball. A cruising holiday is simply like no other, reaching your destination without the rush and stress associated with other forms of travel is half the fun. Astor is Western Australia’s first premium international cruise ship to ‘home port’ from Fremantle. The range of holidays is wide and the unique size of ASTOR allows her to access local attractions and significantly more ports of call with far more convenience than larger vessels are able to. Choose from our great selection of cruises on offer, including voyages between Australia and the UK, short break trips, sailing Round Australia or to Bali, or take advantage of one of our in-port overnight events where you have the opportunity to enjoy an overnight onboard Astor in port at Fremantle Harbour. Why not relax with a good book on the Promenaden Deck chairs with the ocean view? The pool on those sunny tropical days maybe more to your liking.
Day Spa
Waldorf Restaurant Buffet Lunch
When the sun goes down the evening is in full swing, the lights of ASTOR sparkle and pre-dinner drinks are being served on the Sonnen (Sun) Terrace Bar with a captivating view of the ocean, the Pool Bar or the Captains Club lounge. A leisurely dinner with mouth-watering food and good company is another highlight of your day at sea, not to mention an opportunity to get a little dressed up.
Gallery Lounge
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Cruising…. Do As Little Or As Much As You like!
Deck Party
Fitness Centre Captains Club
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UPER savings
Book Now! Save up to 25%. Book by 30 June 2014 * Conditions Apply. See page 38 .
To take advantage of these savings, bookings must be made by 30 JUNE 2014 Secure yourself an excellent saving by booking early with our Saver Fares - offering discounts of up to 25% on our published full fares. You must book by 30 June 2014 (conditions apply) to take advantage of these savings which are available for a limited period only, are subject to availability, and may be reduced or withdrawn at any time without notice. Hurry to secure the cabin of your choice and to avoid disappointment. Our popular Oceanview ‘Voyager’ Fares offer further savings on selected cruises. With these limited availability ‘cabin guarantees’, you have the opportunity to book an ocean view cabin at an attractive rate, under the condition that your category of accommodation and cabin number are not confirmed until the ticketing stage.
Don’t wait – book today!
Save up to 25% on our published full fares * Conditions Apply. See page 38 .
A CRUISE IS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY Your cruise includes: h
Comfortable cabin accommodation of your choice
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Excellent service standards from a friendly and very attentive crew
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Delicious full board cuisine plus afternoon teas & late night snacks
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Welcome & Farewell Captain’s Cocktail Parties (on cruises 6 nights or more)
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Self service tea and coffee from 6 am to 10 pm
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Stylish big show entertainment, cabarets and popular classical interludes
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Daytime activities programme
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Informative guest speakers (on selected cruises)
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Club Class - meet like minded passengers for games of bridge, backgammon, chess and more
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Wide range of fantastic leisure facilities to enrich your time onboard
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Porterage of luggage from port to cabin
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Port Taxes
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Gratuities/tips (*Applicable to Astor Australia cruises only)
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A more traditional and leisurely style cruising experience
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Distinctive, small sized cruise ships accessible to more ports of call
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A friendly and attentive standard of service from an experienced international crew
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With the onboard currency set in Australian dollars, there is no need to worry about exchange problems (*Applicable to Astor Australia cruises only)
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A cashless card system for onboard purchases
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A wide choice of wonderful excursions at most ports of call.
Waitlist Registrations If your chosen cruise, particularly a weekend, Short Break or Bali cruise has become full, please ask about our Waitlist Registration Scheme. Simply register and we will contact you in the event of a cabin becoming available. There are no waitlist charges or obligations.
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We’ve Got It Covered
Daytime Activities...
Gallery Lounge
Life on Board Seasoned cruisers will know that nothing whets the appetite like the fresh sea air, and our expert chefs and attentive restaurant staff make it their responsibility to ensure you enjoy only the best food on our ships. Opt for a full English breakfast, take some time out over a leisurely lunch and enjoy a delectable five-course dinner each and every day of your cruise. Our carefully constructed menus present a blend of traditional fare and international specialties that will have your mouth watering. As a casual alternative to our formal restaurant, why not enjoy a buffet-style meal served up with a complimentary ocean view in the Ubersee? Add in the afternoon teas, late night snacks and traditional shipboard occasions such as the Captain’s Gala Dinners and the pleasures of the table will surely tempt you from the moment you sit down to dinner on your first night aboard until that final breakfast as you prepare to disembark. When travelling on larger ships it’s easy to feel intimidated or to lose yourself amongst the crowd, but on Astor it’s a different story. Whilst onboard, you will be recognised by name and be able to enjoy a sense of familiarity not offered by other cruise lines. With fine cuisine, high class entertainment, comfortable lounges and accommodation, our philosophy is simply to ensure your cruise is an outstanding and memorable experience.
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The aim of our onboard hosts is simply to ensure that you have an unforgettable cruise and guide you towards the numerous activities that have been arranged for your enjoyment. It has never been truer than on a cruise that getting to your destination is only half the fun. From the moment you board, the choice is yours to join one of the many activities on offer or simply enjoy the luxury of being able to do absolutely nothing. At sea, you may choose from a work-out in the gym; a make-over in the beauty salon; a swim in the outdoor or indoor pool; or something a little less energetic in the form of curling up with a good book. Perhaps listen to a speaker or learn a new skill from one of our arts and crafts specialists..
Evening Entertainment The fun doesn’t need to end when the sun goes down. After a busy day ashore and onboard, many passengers look forward to starting their evening with a pre-dinner drink before making their way to the restaurant. Australian draught beer is served onboard. Following dinner, our highly acclaimed entertainment team invites you to join them in the Show Lounge where they will display their talents in a colourful show. These stylish performances are complemented with specialty acts and guest entertainers. Our late night cabarets and live band will ensure that your evenings keep going with a swing. However if you prefer quieter pleasures, there is music from our resident pianist, a chance to enjoy a quiet game of cards, or why not join in the late night deck party? Whenever you decide to call it a night, make sure you round off a perfect evening with a walk on deck knowing that the welcoming haven that is your cabin is just a short stroll away.
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Sonnen (Sun) Terrace
Fitness Centre Sports Deck
Jogging track
Gallery Lounge
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GalleRy Arcade
Libraray
Treat yourself with a spot of shopping in the Gallery Arcade, conveniently located on the Promenaden Deck, where you will find a range of duty free items from our well stocked boutique, jeweller, and perfumery stores. There is also a convenience shop for the items that you may have forgotten at home.
Perfumerie
Wellness Centre
Jeweller
Boutique
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WELLNESS CENTRE
Indoor Pool
Cruising is all about relaxing and taking some well-deserved time out for yourself. Enjoy a little me time in the serenity of the Wellness Centre, located on the Caribic Deck of Astor. Make use of our complimentary facilities – enjoy a dip in the stunning Indoor Pool facility, or unwind in the sauna or steam room. If you’re in the mood to really treat yourself, book in some quality relaxation time with one of our message therapists. The Wellness Centre has a fully equipped hairdressing salon so take advantage and book in for a beauty treatment or to have your hair done. On the Astor you can look forward to looking and feeling your best! Beauty and massage treatments are very popular on board so be sure to visit the Wellness Centre early to make your reservation.
Day Spa Hairdressing and beauty salon
Sauna
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Astor
YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE
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s all meals are included in your cruise fare, cruising really offers outstanding value for money. The variety of cuisines found aboard Astor means we are sure to have something that will tempt you.
Whether during our a la carte dining experience or a more casual buffet for breakfast and lunch – the choice is yours, with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, a five course dinner and late night snacks all included. Our chefs excel in creating new and delicious dishes to tantalise your palate during your stay. Whether during our a la carte dining experience or a more casual buffet for breakfast and lunch – the choice is yours. With breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, a five course dinner and late night snacks all included.
Waldorf Restaurant
Superb Cuisine Food is always one of the many highlights of cruising and our chefs on ASTOR will not disappoint you. Your evening meal starts with an appetiser followed by a delicious soup, one of the specialties of our chefs onboard. With so many options, choosing your meal will probably be one of the most difficult decisions of your cruise. Main courses range from appetising seafood, Italian pastas, stir fries and traditional roasts – and that’s just a small selection of the array of dishes available for you to savour. Tasty vegetarian meals to tantalise your taste buds are featured on every menu, as well as health-conscious dishes for those able to resist the temptations. A light salad to refresh the palate is offered before finishing your meal with an international cheese platter, fresh fruit or, if you are unable to resist, try one of the delicious desserts, including apple strudel, Baked Alaska, English trifle, blueberry cheese cake, Peach Melba, crème caramel, fresh fruit, strawberry tart or the famous Astor chocolate mousse. Refreshing Australian draught beer is available in the ship’s bars. A selection of fine Australian and European red and white wines are available to complement your meal.
Waldorf Restaurant
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Commodore’s Salon (Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant)
ADMIRAL’S SALON SAMPLE MENU Appetizer GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY CUCUMBER, RED ONIONS, PINEAPPLE SERVED WITH PEANUT SAUCE
INDIAN SAMOSAS INDIAN VEGETABLE SAMOSAS WITH MINT CHUTNEY
CRISPY GINGER CALAMARI CILANTRO, GARLIC, SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
Soup and Salad
HOT AND SOUR VEGETABLE SOUP VEGETABLE AND EGG DROP SOUP
YUNAN STEAM POT CHICKEN, LEMON GRASS, COCONUT MILK AND VEGETABLE
BANG BANG PORK SALAD TOFU, PORK AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE
SPICY DUCK AND WATER MELON SALAD CRISPY DUCK, WATER MELON, CASHEW NUTS, MINT, BASIL, SWEET FISH SAUCE
Main Course LO MEIN NOODLES (also available as a Vegetarian Dish) STIR FRIED BOK CHOY, PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, VEGETABLES AND CASHEW NUTS
THAI FISH CURRY RED SNAPPER FISH WITH THAI BLEND SPICES, COCONUT MILK AND SERVED WITH JASMINE RICE
BUTTER CHICKEN MASALA TRADITIONAL TANDOORI CHICKEN WITH NORTH INDIAN BLEND GRAVY SERVED WITH KASHMIRI PULAO , PAPPADOM, AND CHUTNEY
MALAYSIAN BEEF PENANG BEEF TENDERLOIN, NUTTY CURRY PASTE AND SERVED WITH PARATHA
SEVEN SPICES CRUSTED LAMB RACK FRESH WASABI LAMB JUS, SHITAKE MUSHROOMS AND SNOW PEAS
Dessert FIVE SPICE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GINGER INFUSION AND MANGO ICE CREAM
COCONUT RICE PUDDING WARM BANANA PANCAKE CARAMELIZED BANANA SAUCE AND COCONUT ICE CREAM
Admiral’s Salon (Asian Fusion Cuisine) And Commodore’s Salon Italian Specialty Restaurants Dining aboard ASTOR is certain to be a highlight of your cruise, whether you are enjoying the pool deck buffet, outdoor BBQ, a relaxed meal in the Ubersee Club or dining in the magnificent Waldorf Restaurant. The two specialty restaurants, the Admiral’s Salon (Asian Fusion Cuisine) and the Commodore’s Salon (Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine) are delightfully intimate restaurants each catering to only 34 guests. The Admiral’s Salon features a delicious selection of Asian cuisine especially curries from India and spicy stir fries from Singapore and Malaysia. The Commodore’s Salon features a wonderful selection of Italian dishes prepared by our specially trained chefs who join us from across the globe. A wide selection of premium Australian and European wines are available in both restaurants. All guests are offered the opportunity to dine in either restaurant on cruises of 5 nights or longer. We recommend that you request a reservation at the restaurant of your choice and the date in the ‘Manage My Booking’ section of the CMV Australia website. Your reservation will be reconfirmed on board by the Maitre d’ Hotel. Additional charges apply.
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ASTOR AUSTRALIA 2014-2015 ITINERARIES 05 NOV 2014 - 13 DEC 2014
13 DEC 2014 – 14 DEC 2014
14 DEC 2014 – 15 DEC 2014
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15 JAN 2015 – 16 JAN 2015
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01 MAR 2015 – 06 MAR 2015
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20 DEC 2014 – 30 DEC 2014
30 DEC 2014 – 02 JAN 2015
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Southbound Voyage to Australia 05 November 2014-13 December 2014 38 nights (Wed to Sat) London (Tilbury) to Fremantle - Cruise A501 CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
Wed
5-Nov-14
London Tilbury (UK)
Thu
6-Nov-14
Le Havre (France)
Fri
7-Nov-14
at sea
Sat
8-Nov-14
at sea
Sun
9-Nov-14
Lisbon (Portugal)
Mon
10-Nov-14
at sea
Tue
11-Nov-14
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife (Spain)
Wed
12-Nov-14
at sea
Thu
13-Nov-14
at sea
DEPART 4.30pm
9:00am
7.00pm
8.00am
3.30pm
11.00am
11.59pm Capetown
Fri
14-Nov-14
Porto Grande, Mindelo (Cape Verde Islands)
Sat
15-Nov-14
at sea
Sun
16-Nov-14
at sea
Mon
17-Nov-14
at sea
Tue
18-Nov-14
at sea
Wed
19-Nov-14
Georgetown (Ascension Island)*
Thu
20-Nov-14
at sea
8.00am
8.00pm
*7.00am
*2.00pm
*2.00pm
*7.00pm
Fri
21-Nov-14
Jamestown (St. Helena)*
Sat
22-Nov-14
at sea
Sun
23-Nov-14
at sea
Mon
24-Nov-14
at sea
Tue
25-Nov-14
at sea
Wed
26-Nov-14
Cape Town (South Africa)
9.00am
6.00pm
Thu
27-Nov-14
Mossel Bay (South Africa)*
12noon*
6.00pm*
Fri
28-Nov-14
at sea
Sat
29-Nov-14
Durban (South Africa)
8.00am
5.00pm
Sun
30-Nov-14
at sea
Mon
1-Dec-14
at sea
Tue
2-Dec-14
at sea
Wed
3-Dec-14
Pointe Des Galets (Reunion Island)
2.00pm
9.30pm
Thu
4-Dec-14
Port Louis (Mauritius)
7.30am
2.00pm
Fri
5-Dec-14
at sea
Sat
6-Dec-14
at sea
Sun
7-Dec-14
at sea
Mon
8-Dec-14
at sea
Tue
9-Dec-14
at sea
Wed
10-Dec-14
at sea
Thu
11-Dec-14
at sea
Fri
12-Dec-14
at sea
Sat
13-Dec-14
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Tower of Belem, Lisbon
10.00am
*Access by ships tender
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38 nights
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he Southbound Voyage is the ideal way to conclude your European holiday. What better way to start the adventure of a lifetime than to cross the English Channel? This extremely popular voyage initially takes you to the gorgeous port of Le Havre in France. Why not take an optional day trip and explore the vineyards of northern Normandy; don’t worry we will do the driving! The opportunity to see the beautiful city of Lisbon and its legendary white limestone buildings is one not to be missed. Your journey will see you carry on down the West Coast of Africa with stopovers in Ascension Island to visit Georgetown, Jamestown in St Helena, Cape Town, Mossel Bay and Durban, providing a stark contrast to the European cities of Lisbon and London. This truly portrays the holistic sense of a global trip that is exclusive to the ASTOR experience. The historic cities of Pointe des Galets and Port Louis will welcome you to the Indian Ocean in style, as you receive an in-depth experience into island life. Enjoy the unique ASTOR onboard experience as you sail into your final destination and Astor’s home port for the season, Fremantle (Australia).
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In Port Welcome Party
In Port Party Event
13 December 2014 - 14 December 2014
14 December 2014 - 15 December 2014
1 night (Sat to Sun ) h Event A502 Fremantle Passenger Terminal – In Port Event
1 night (Sun to Mon ) h Event A503 Fremantle Passenger Terminal – In Port Event
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what awaits you onboard ASTOR or the chance to catch up with last summer’s cruise companions when ASTOR will be berthed at Fremantle Cruise Terminal overnight. Explore the cruise ship and sample what life on board ASTOR is like. Be part of the festivities and celebrate the start of ASTOR’s second season in Australian waters.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what awaits you onboard ASTOR or the chance to catch up with last summer’s cruise companions when ASTOR will be berthed at Fremantle Cruise Terminal overnight. Explore the cruise ship and sample what life on board ASTOR is like. Be part of the festivities and celebrate the start of ASTOR’s second season in Australian waters.
Lunch & Show $96pp Embark 11.30am h Disembark 3.00pm
Lunch & Show $96pp Embark 11.30am h Disembark 3.00pm
You will be welcomed onboard ASTOR with a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of ASTOR prior to a delicious four- course lunch accompanied by complimentary wine before taking your seat for a fabulous live show in the ASTOR lounge.
You will be welcomed onboard ASTOR with a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of ASTOR prior to a delicious four- course lunch accompanied by complimentary wine before taking your seat for a fabulous live show in the ASTOR lounge.
Stay Onboard Overnight, Dinner and Show Embark 4.30pm h Disembark 9.30am next morning
Stay Onboard Overnight, Dinner and Show Embark 4.30pm h Disembark 9.30am next morning
This will be a night to remember! Embark Astor at 4.30pm for a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of our beautiful ship. A delicious four-course dinner will be served, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine, before our highly talented entertainment team invites you to join them in the Astor Lounge for a spirited live performance. The night is still young, so why not relax in the Captains Club, Hanse Bar or the stylish Sonnen Bar? Next morning a continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Ubersee Club or the Waldorf Restaurant before you disembark at 9.30am.
This will be a night to remember! Embark Astor at 4.30pm for a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of our beautiful ship. A delicious four-course dinner will be served, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine, before our highly talented entertainment team invites you to join them in the Astor Lounge for a spirited live performance. The night is still young, so why not relax in the Captains Club, Hanse Bar or the stylish Sonnen Bar? Next morning a continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Ubersee Club or the Waldorf Restaurant before you disembark at 9.30am.
As the onboard party events are always very popular make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
As the onboard party events are always very popular make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note travel insurance is not a requirement for the in port overnight events
Please note travel insurance is not a requirement for the in port overnight events
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Southern Explorer
Merry Christmas Bali
15 December 2014 - 20 December 2014
20 December 2014 - 30 December 2014
5 nights (Mon to Sat ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A504
10 nights (Sat to Tues ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A505
CRUISE ITINERARY DAY Mon
DATE
PORT
15-Dec-14
Fremantle, Western
ARRIVE
DEPART 5.00pm
Australia (Australia) Tue
16-Dec-14
at sea
Wed
17-Dec-14
Esperance
9.00am
5.00pm
Thu
18-Dec-14
Albany
9.00am
10.00pm
Fri
19-Dec-14
at sea
Sat
20-Dec-14
Fremantle, Western
7.00am
Australia (Australia)
In the busy lead up to Christmas why not take some time out for yourself? Spend 5 nights relaxing on Astor’s decks for a bit of a pre-festive escape. Take the time to enjoy a hard earned cocktail by the pool and let our entertainment team get you into the party mood! This mid-December break away from the Christmas shopping is just the tonic needed before a hectic Christmas and New Year.
CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sat
20-Dec-14 Fremantle
Sun
21-Dec-14
Mon
22-Dec-14 at sea
Tue
23-Dec-14 at sea
Wed
24-Dec-14 Bali, Indonesia
**12noon overnight
Thu
25-Dec-14 Bali, Indonesia
**11.00pm
Fri
26-Dec-14 at sea
Sat
27-Dec-14 at sea
Sun
28-Dec-14 at sea
Mon
29-Dec-14 at sea
Tue
30-Dec-14 Fremantle
1.00pm
at sea
8.00am ** Subject to tides
Enjoy the opportunity to open your Christmas presents with your loved ones in the tropical paradise of Bali, listening to the distinct sound of the Balinese Gamelans. The chance to completely immerse yourself into onboard life; whether it be enjoying a cocktail by the pool, or even a morning Yoga session prior to breakfast- the choice is yours! This would make the perfect early Christmas present and is yet another popular cruise which sells out fast. Don’t forget to book early to avoid disappointment.
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Happy New Year
Summer Short Break
30 December 2014 - 02 January 2015
02 January 2015 - 05 January 2015
3 nights (Tues to Fri) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A506
3 nights (Fri to Mon ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A507
CRUISE ITINERARY
CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
DEPART
DAY
DATE
PORT
Tue
30-Dec-14
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
6.00pm
Fri
2-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Wed
31-Dec-14
at sea
Sat
3-Jan-15
at sea
Thu
1-Jan-15
at sea
Sun
4-Jan-15
at sea
Fri
2-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Mon
5-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
7.00am
Bring in the New Year in style! Get your friends and family on board for a unique and ideal way to bring in the New Year. Enjoy the live band and get dressed up to the nines – ready to party through the night as ASTOR is at anchorage in Geographe Bay for you to enjoy the calm waters. The choice is yours, will you take some time out to relax or party the days away? Join with the ship staff and toast the New Year with a glass of champagne!
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DEPART 6.00pm
7.00am
Want to experience cruising life but are short of time? We have the perfect cruise to nowhere for you! Make the most of your limited time off over the summer holiday break and enjoy all that ASTOR has to offer; the spa, beauty salon, the sports deck or one of our intimate bars. ASTOR will be in anchorage at Geographe Bay so that you can relax on calm waters. A word of warning: You will not want to leave Astor upon return to Fremantle!
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In Port Party Event
05 January 2015 - 15 January 2015
15 January 2015 - 16 January 2015
10 nights (Mon to Thur) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A508
1 night (Thur to Fri ) h Event A509 Fremantle Passenger Terminal – In Port Event This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what awaits you onboard ASTOR when ASTOR will be berthed at Fremantle Cruise Terminal overnight. Explore the cruise ship and sample what life on board ASTOR is like. Be part of the festivities and celebrate the start of ASTOR’s second season in Australian waters. Why not try this little taster of the ship before booking a longer cruise?
Lunch & Show $96pp Embark 11.30am h Disembark 3.00pm You will be welcomed onboard ASTOR with a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of ASTOR prior to a delicious four- course lunch accompanied by complimentary wine before taking your seat for a fabulous live show in the ASTOR lounge.
CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
Mon
5-Jan-15
Fremantle
Tue
6-Jan-15
at sea
Wed
7-Jan-15
at sea
Thu
8-Jan-15
at sea
Fri
9-Jan-15
Bali, Indonesia
Sat
10-Jan-15
Bali, Indonesia
Sun
11-Jan-15
at sea
Mon
12-Jan-15
at sea
Tue
13-Jan-15
at sea
Wed
14-Jan-15
at sea
Thu
15-Jan-15
Fremantle
ARRIVE
DEPART 1.00pm
**12noon
overnight **11.00pm
Stay Onboard Overnight, Dinner and Show Embark 4.30pm h Disembark 9.30am next morning This will be a night to remember! Embark Astor at 4.30pm for a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of our beautiful ship. A delicious four-course dinner will be served, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine, before our highly talented entertainment team invites you to join them in the Astor Lounge for a spirited live performance. The night is still young, so why not relax in the Captains Club, Hanse Bar or the stylish Sonnen Bar? Next morning a continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Ubersee Club or the Waldorf Restaurant before you disembark at 9.30am. As the onboard party events are always very popular make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
8:00am
** Subject to tides
Please note travel insurance is not a requirement for the in port overnight events
Your holiday starts the moment you step aboard the ASTOR, with the opportunity to indulge in a myriad of onboard activities. The extended stay in Bali allows you to completely incorporate yourself into the local culture. The comforting experience of falling asleep in your own bed and waking up in a new city is one which is unique to cruising and will be all yours when travelling with the ASTOR! Take a shore excursion and tour the renowned terraced rice paddies, explore centuries old Hindu temples or even ride an elephant! Be watchful for those cheeky monkeys!
Please refer to page 36 for the deck plan, page 37 for the cabinwww.cruiseandmaritime.tv descriptions and page 38 for fares www.cmvaustralia.com
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Summer Sail Away
Coastal Explorer
16 January 2015 - 19 January 2015
19 January 2015 - 24 January 2015
3 nights (Fri to Mon ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A510
5 nights (Mon to Sat ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A511
CRUISE ITINERARY
CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY
DATE
PORT
Fri
16-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
ARRIVE
Sat
17-Jan-15
Sun Mon
DEPART
DATE
PORT
Mon
19-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
at sea
Tue
20-Jan-15
at sea
18-Jan-15
at sea
Wed
21-Jan-15
Esperance
9.00am
5.00pm
19-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Thu
22-Jan-15
Albany
9.00am
10.00pm
Fri
23-Jan-15
at sea
Sat
24-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
6.00pm
7.00am
Make the most of the gorgeous Aussie summer weather and take a short break on the Astor. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen, whether you are planning on taking a dip in the pool or lounging on a deck chair. Join us on Friday night for the perfect weekend getaway. Leave all your worries at home while our staff make sure you feel utterly pampered for your three night stay with us. Astor will be in anchorage at Geographe Bay so that you can relax on calm waters.
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DEPART 5.00pm
8.00am
The Coastal explorer cruise gives passengers the unique opportunity to immerse themselves into the regions steep Maritime history and atmosphere. Sit back and enjoy the ever-changing spectacular scenery of the Western Australian coast. Ensure that you take time to get back to basics and make the most of this unique cruise. Don’t forget to secure your cabin early as this cruise is sure to fill up quickly
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Australia Day Celebration
24 January 2015 - 27 January 2015 3 nights (Sat to Tue) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A512 CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
Sat
24-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Sun
25-Jan-15
at sea
Mon
26-Jan-15
at sea
Tue
27-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
ARRIVE
DEPART 5.00pm
7.00am
Step aboard the flag-draped ASTOR and enjoy a draught beer or a glass of the regions famous wine. Surround yourself with both old and new friends and partake in the open-air festivities on the Sonnen Terrace Bar. This is a truly special weekend and a real highlight of the ASTOR Australian season. Make sure to book early and avoid the disappointment of missing out. Astor will be in anchorage at Geographe Bay so that you relax on calm waters.
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Melbourne
Grand Round Australia Voyage 27 January 2015 - 01 March 2015 33 nights (Tue to Sun ) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A513 CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
Tue
27-Jan-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Wed
28-Jan-15
at sea
Thu
29-Jan-15
Esperance
Fri
30-Jan-15
at sea
Sat
31-Jan-15
at sea
Sun
1-Feb-15
Mon
DEPART 4.00pm
9.00am
5.00pm
Kangaroo Island*
*9.00am
*10.00pm
2-Feb-15
Adelaide
7.00am
6.00pm
Tue
3-Feb-15
at sea
Wed
4-Feb-15
Devonport
8:00am
6.00pm
Thu
5-Feb-15
at sea
Fri
6-Feb-15
Melbourne
8:00am
6.00pm
Sat
7-Feb-15
at sea
Sun
8-Feb-15
at sea
Mon
9-Feb-15
Sydney
7.00am
6.00pm
Tue
10-Feb-15
at sea
Wed
11-Feb-15
Brisbane
8:00am
6.00pm
Thu
12-Feb-15
at sea
Fri
13-Feb-15
at sea
Sat
14-Feb-15
Cairns
8:00am
6.00pm
Sun
15-Feb-15
at sea
Mon
16-Feb-15
at sea
Tue
17-Feb-15
at sea
Wed
18-Feb-15
at sea
Thu
19-Feb-15
Darwin
7.00am
5.00pm
Fri
20-Feb-15
at sea
Sat
21-Feb-15
at sea
Sun
22-Feb-15
Bali, Indonesia**
**8:00am
**9.00pm
Mon
23-Feb-15
at sea
Tue
24-Feb-15
at sea
Wed
25-Feb-15
Port Hedland
8:00am
4.00pm
Thu
26-Feb-15
Exmouth*
*1:00pm
*9:00pm
Fri
27-Feb-15
at sea
Sat
28-Feb-15
at sea
Sun
1-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
**Subject to tide
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Melbourne
*Access by ships tender
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Port Arthur
Darwin
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hat better way to enjoy the great Australian outdoors than by the sea? Join us on this Grand Round Australia voyage as we circumnavigate our beautiful country. Beginning our journey in ASTOR’S Australian home port of Fremantle, this detailed itinerary has been specifically designed to visit our nation’s great capital cities, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin along with more secluded destinations like Kangaroo Island. Make the most of the ship’s amenities on your way between ports. Keep active on the sports deck or allow yourself to truly relax in the Wellness Centre. An extensive range of shore excursions will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in culture, dining and shopping at the various ports along the way. Then on to Indonesia, ASTOR will call into the “Island of the Gods” - Bali - where ASTOR will berth at Benoa, close to all the attractions and accessible to tours to Ubud and Kintimani. Sydney
Sail back into Australian waters and visit Port Headland and Exmouth before your Grand Voyage concludes back at Fremantle Harbour. This is without doubt the trip of a life time, sure to provide you with many a fond memory.
Great Barrier Reef
33 nights
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Cruise The Coast
IN PORT PARTY EVENT
01 March 2015 - 06 March 2015
06 March 2015 - 07 March 2015
5 nights (Sun to Fri) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A514
1 night (Fri to Sat) h Event A515 Fremantle Passenger Terminal – In Port Event
CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sun
1-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Mon
2-Mar-15
at sea
Tue
3-Mar-15
Esperance
9.00am
5.00pm
Wed
4-Mar-15
Albany
9.00am
10.00pm
Thu
5-Mar-15
at sea
Fri
6-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
5.00pm
7.00am
Take time out on the ASTOR on our “Cruise the Coast” itinerary – you deserve it! You will be delighted with the ports of Esperance and Albany along the beautiful West Australian coastline. With all meals included in your fare there’s no cooking, no stress, just time to relax.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what awaits you onboard ASTOR or the chance to catch up with last summer’s cruise companions when ASTOR will be berthed at Fremantle Cruise Terminal overnight. Explore the cruise ship and sample what life on board ASTOR is like. Be part of the festivities and celebrate the start of ASTOR’s second season in Australian waters.
Lunch & Show $96pp Embark 11.30am h Disembark 3.00pm You will be welcomed onboard ASTOR with a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of ASTOR prior to a delicious four- course lunch accompanied by complimentary wine before taking your seat for a fabulous live show in the ASTOR lounge.
Stay Onboard Overnight, Dinner and Show Embark 4.30pm h Disembark 9.30am next morning This will be a night to remember! Embark Astor at 4.30pm for a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of our beautiful ship. A delicious four-course dinner will be served, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine, before our highly talented entertainment team invites you to join them in the Astor Lounge for a spirited live performance. The night is still young, so why not relax in the Captains Club, Hanse Bar or the stylish Sonnen Bar? Next morning a continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Ubersee Club or the Waldorf Restaurant before you disembark at 9.30am. As the onboard party events are always very popular make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Please note travel insurance is not a requirement for the in port overnight events
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Summer Escape
IN PORT PARTY EVENT
07 March 2015 -12 March 2015
12 March 2015 -13 March 2015
5 nights (Sat to Thur) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A516
1 night (Thur to Fri ) h Event A517 Fremantle Passenger Terminal – In Port Event
CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
Sat
7-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Sun
8-Mar-15
at sea
Mon
9-Mar-15
Esperance
9.00am
5.00pm
9.00am
10.00pm
Tue
10-Mar-15
Albany
Wed
11-Mar-15
at sea
Thu
12-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
ARRIVE
DEPART 5.00pm
7:00am
Leave your cares dock side – Once you board ASTOR for this coastal cruise your only worry will be deciding on which of our chef’s tantalising meal options to choose!
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what awaits you onboard ASTOR or the chance to catch up with last summer’s cruise companions when ASTOR will be berthed at Fremantle Cruise Terminal overnight. Explore the cruise ship and sample what life on board ASTOR is like. Be part of the festivities and celebrate the start of ASTOR’s second season in Australian waters.
Lunch & Show $96pp Embark 11.30am h Disembark 3.00pm You will be welcomed onboard ASTOR with a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of ASTOR prior to a delicious four- course lunch accompanied by complimentary wine before taking your seat for a fabulous live show in the ASTOR lounge.
Stay Onboard Overnight, Dinner and Show Embark 4.30pm h Disembark 9.30am next morning his will be a night to remember! Embark Astor at 4.30pm for a complimentary welcome drink and an inspection of our beautiful ship. A delicious four-course dinner will be served, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine, before our highly talented entertainment team invites you to join them in the Astor Lounge for a spirited live performance. The night is still young, so why not relax in the Captains Club, Hanse Bar or the stylish Sonnen Bar? Next morning a continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Ubersee Club or the Waldorf Restaurant before you disembark at 9.30am. As the onboard party events are always very popular make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Please note travel insurance is not a requirement for the in port overnight events
Please refer to page 36 for the deck plan, page 37 for the cabinwww.cruiseandmaritime.tv descriptions and page 38 for fares www.cmvaustralia.com
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Weekend Celebration
13 March 2015 - 16 March 2015 3 nights (Fri – Mon) Fremantle to Fremantle h Cruise A518 CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
Fri
13-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
Sat
14-Mar-15
At sea
Sun
15-Mar-15
at sea
Mon
16-Mar-15
Fremantle, Western Australia (Australia)
DEPART 5.00pm
7.00am
Ladies, put on your dancing shoes and your best dresses, this will be a cruise to remember! With a live band and a plethora of bars to choose from there’s no excuse not to have a good time. Just bring yourself, we will provide the rest! Enjoy the sea breeze with ASTOR at anchorage in Geographe Bay.
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Hanse Bar
Outdoor Pool
Hanse Bar, Sonnen (Sun Deck)
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Northbound Voyage via Africa 16 March 2015 – 01 May 2015 • 46 nights (Mon to Fri) Fremantle to London Cruise A519 CRUISE ITINERARY DAY
DATE
PORT
Mon
16-Mar-15
Fremantle
ARRIVE
DEPART
Tue
17-Mar-15
At sea
Wed
18-Mar-15
At sea
Thu
19-Mar-15
At sea
Fri
20-Mar-15
At sea
Sat
21-Mar-15
At sea
Sun
22-Mar-15
At sea
Mon
23-Mar-15
At sea
Tue
24-Mar-15
At sea
Wed
25-Mar-15
Port Louis, Mauritius
8.00am
8.00pm
Thu
26-Mar-15
Pointe des Galets, Reunion
9.00am
5.00pm
Fri
27-Mar-15
At sea
Sat
28-Mar-15
At sea
Sun
29-Mar-15
At sea
Mon
30-Mar-15
At sea
Tue
31-Mar-15
Durban, South Africa
8.00am
6.00pm
Wed
1-Apr-15
Cape Town, South Africa
9.00am
11.59pm
Thu
2-Apr-15
At sea
Fri
3-Apr-15
At sea
Sat
4-Apr-15
Walvis Bay, Namibia
9.00am
5.00pm
Sun
5-Apr-15
At sea
Mon
6-Apr-15
At sea
Tue
7-Apr-15
Luanda, Angola
9.00am
5.00pm
Wed
8-Apr-15
At sea
Thu
9-Apr-15
At sea
Fri
10-Apr-15
Sao Tome and Principe*
*9.00am
*5.00pm
Sat
11-Apr-15
At sea
Sun
12-Apr-15
At sea
Mon
13-Apr-15
Cotouno, Benin
9.00am
5.00pm
Tue
14-Apr-15
Lome, Togo
9.00am
5.00pm
Wed
15-Apr-15
Takoradi, Ghana
9.00am
5.00pm
Thu
16-Apr-15
At sea
Fri
17-Apr-15
At sea
Sat
18-Apr-15
Freetown, Sierra Leone
9.00am
5.00pm
Sun
19-Apr-15
At sea
Mon
20-Apr-15
Banjul, Gambia
9.00am
5.00pm
Tue
21-Apr-15
Dakar, Senegal
9.00am
5.00pm
Wed
22-Apr-15
At sea
Thu
23-Apr-15
At sea
Fri
24-Apr-15
At sea
Sat
25-Apr-15
Casablanca, Morocco
8.00am
10.00pm
Sun
26-Apr-15
At sea
Mon
27-Apr-15
Lisbon, Portugal
8.00am
5.00pm
Tue
28-Apr-15
At sea
Wed
29-Apr-15
At sea
Thu
30-Apr-15
Le Havre, France
7.00am
6.00pm
Fri
1-May-15
Tilbury, London
3.30pm
6.00pm
Casablanca *Access by ships tender
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xperience the voyage of a lifetime, cruising onboard ASTOR to London in 2015 via the iconic Cape of Good Hope. There is plenty of time to enjoy the comforts of cruising along with the excitement of exploring an array of diverse and exciting destinations. Port Louis, Mauritius nestled between the sea and the mountains is a melting pot of varied cultures, with its historic colonial architecture and heritage not to be missed.
Next stop is Reunion Island, a beautiful island belonging to France with a coastline of beaches and resort towns. Durban has a string of white sand beaches known for its beauty and referred to as the “Golden Mile”, providing a feast for the eyes.
Dakar (Senegal)
Cape Town is a picturesque city with the majestic Table Mountain visible from almost any vantage point. A trip to the summit by cable car offers breath taking views of the city and coastline. A stopover in Walvis Bay, Namibia gives you the perfect opportunity to discover the spectacular wetlands intrinsic to the survival of thousands of migratory birds. Prepare to be amazed by the richness of culture as we stop at the fascinating ports of Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin and Ghana. Be blown away by the sights to be taken in as we continue north via Sierra Banjul, Gambia and Senegal. Don’t miss the chance to see the Moroccan port of Casablanca first hand. Lisbon, Portugal, will delight you – don’t forget to book the optional tour to the old city of Lisboa. After an unforgettable voyage on Astor, you will arrive in Tilbury just in time for the start of the European summer.
GUESTS MAY EMBARK or DISEMBARK THIS CRUISE IN CAPE TOWN – FARES AVAILABLE ON APPLICATION
46 nights Mauritius
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enjoy your holiday, while we take care of you.
according to size and deck position. There are also a number of categories which offer affordable single rates. We are one of the few cruise lines to still offer share stranger on a limited basis. Even in the most economical cabins the standard features are impressive. All cabins are equipped with modern flat screen TV and radio, private facilities, individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar and a safe.
Unique reasons to choose the Astor:
Added Value Cabin Benefits:
he ASTOR offers all the comforts of home. There is a good selection of interior or Oceanview cabins with twin share or convertible double beds and elegant suites with one double bed– offering a great range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. All cabins are serviced twice a day – so there is nothing for you to do but
ASTOR is an extremely comfortable ocean liner with plenty of public areas and ample deck space in which to relax. However it is your cabin that should be a perfect place to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing or engaging in some of the many activities offered throughout the day. Your attentive cabin steward will ensure you enjoy a high degree of comfort and service. There are seventeen categories of cabins and suites, primarily graded
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our ‘home away from home’ during a CMV cruise is your comfortable cabin accommodation. Our
Our standard, superior and premium cabin categories offer a wide range of standard cabin features, but if you book one of our Deluxe Suite, Senator Suite or ASTOR Suite categories you can take advantage of some amazing extra benefits. So why not treat yourself to an upgrade and enjoy some extra space and a number of complimentary added value benefits.
Senator Suite benefits...
ships offer a number of different categories of
accommodation of varying sizes, twin share or double configuration and in different deck locations around the ship. But whichever well-appointed cabin you select, they all offer an impressive array of features as standard. Whether to mark a special occasion or you just feel that you richly deserve to reward yourselves, an upgrade to a Deluxe Suite, a Senator Suite or the ASTOR Suite will provide you with some extra space, additional amenities
Senator Suite
Receive all the Deluxe Suite benefits plus:
and a number of little touches and flourishes all designed to make your cruise holiday a more fulfilling experience.
Deluxe Suite benefits...
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Priority Embarkation
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Welcome bottle of Champagne (instead of wine) and mineral water on arrival
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Fresh Flowers on arrival
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Priority boarding at tender ports
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Special ‘At your Leisure’ Disembarkation Service
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Newspaper delivered on Disembarkation day (subject to availability)
Astor
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Deluxe Suite
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Tea/coffee making facilities in the cabin
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Mini bar facilities (charge applies)
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17/19” flat screen TV
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Towelling bathrobes & slippers
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Complimentary cabin breakfast service
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Enhanced bathroom amenity pack
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Laundry service throughout the cruise
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Fresh fruit – replenished throughout the cruise
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Pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres delivered each evening
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Bottle of wine and mineral water on arrival
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Complimentary hire from the ship’s DVD library
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A World Atlas in the cabin for easy reference
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A bookshelf of novels for holiday reading
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Use of a CMV golfing umbrella for taking ashore
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Confirmed Dining & Restaurant Seating Requests
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DVD player
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Confirmed Shore Excursion reservations (subject to availability)
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Astor Suite
Receive all the Deluxe Suite and Senator Suite benefits plus:
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Astor Suite
Senator Suite, separate lounge
Senator Suite lounge room
Astor Suite Bathroom
Category 9 Premium Oceanview convertible double bed, square window
Category 7, Standard plus Twinshare Oceanview, window
Category 3 standard twin cabin
Category 11 Superior Suite inner
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ASTOR DECK PLAN Sonnen Deck
Brucken Deck
Boots Deck
Promenaden Deck
Atlantic Deck
Baltic Deck
Caribic Deck
Third berth (ie 102)
Third & Fourth berth
Senator Suites have floor to ceiling window
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Suites have floor to ceiling window
Convertible Double Bed
The Astor Suite has terrace and floor to ceiling window
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All cabins are equipped with modern flat – screen TV and radio, en-suite shower and toilet facilities, air conditioning (individually controlled) hairdryer, mini-bar and safe. Category 1 – Fourth Berth Inner These cabins have 3 lower single beds and 1 retractable upper (Bunk) Pullman style bed – located on Atlantic Deck. They have private bathroom facilities. This category is sold only to four passengers under a single booking Category 2 – Four Berth Oceanview with Square Window These cabins have 3 lower twin beds and 1 retractable upper (bunk) Pullman style bed and are sold only to four passengers. They have private bathroom facilities - located on Baltic Deck. This category is sold only to four passengers under a single booking. Category 3 – Standard Twin Inner - 2 lower beds These cabins have 2 lower twin beds and private bathroom facilities. Some cabins have retractable upper berths that can be used as triple or quad accommodation – located on Baltic Deck Category 4 – Superior Twin Inner - 2 lower beds These cabins have 2 lower twin beds and private bathroom facilitieslocated on Atlantic Deck Category 5- Single Inner These cabins have private facilities and are located on the Atlantic deck Category 6 – Standard Twin Oceanview - 2 Lower beds with window These cabins have 2 lower twin beds and private bathroom facilities. Some cabins have retractable upper berths that can be used as triple or quad accommodation – located on Atlantic and Baltic Deck Category 7 – Standard Plus Twin Oceanview – 2 lower beds OR convertible double bed with window These cabins have 2 lower twin beds OR one convertible double bed and private bathroom facilities– located on Baltic Deck Category 8– Superior Twin Oceanview - 2 lower beds OR one convertible double bed with window These cabins have 2 lower twin beds OR one double convertible bed and private bathroom facilities – located on Atlantic Deck.
Category 9 – Premium Double Oceanview – one convertible double bed with square window These cabins have one convertible double bed and private facilities – located on Boots Deck Category 10- Single Oceanview These cabins have private facilities and are located on Atlantic Deck Category 11 – Superior Suite Inner - Double Bed These cabins have 1 double bed, a lounge (a limited number which will convert to a sofa bed) and private bathroom facilities – located on Atlantic Deck Category 12– Premium Suite Oceanview – 2 Lower Beds OR Double Bed – floor to ceiling window These cabins have floor to ceiling windows, 1 double bed or 2 lower twin beds, lounge and private bathroom facilities. Located on Atlantic Deck Category 13 – Deluxe Suite Oceanview - Double bed floor to ceiling window These cabins have floor to ceiling windows, 1 double bed, lounge and private bathroom facilities. Please refer to page 34 for benefits Senator Suite Oceanview - Double bed. Full-length window to balcony overlooking ship’s bow These cabins have a private balcony overlooking the ship’s bow. They have lounge room with sofa, bedroom with double bed, and private bathroom facilities with bath. Please refer to page 34 for benefits ASTOR Suite Oceanview – Double Bed. Floor to ceiling window, leading to terrace overlooking ship’s bow This cabin has floor to ceiling windows, leading to a private terrace overlooking the ship’s bow, lounge room with sofa, separate bedroom with king size double bed, private bathroom facilities with bath. Please refer to page 34 for benefits
Voyager Fares Voyager Fares offer further savings on selected cruises. With these limited availability ‘cabin guarantees’, your cabin number is not confirmed until approximately four weeks prior to sailing. Voyager categories are OG (oceanview twin) and SG (suite oceanview twin). You will need to book early to take advantage of Voyager Fares as there is a limited allotment per category and will only be available until sold out. Astor Suite benefits
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ASTOR 2014-2015 FARE GRID Cruise A501
Cruise A504
Dep. Port
Tilbury
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Arr. .Port
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Dep. Date
5-Nov-14
15-Dec-14
Arr. Date
13-Dec-14
Nights
Cruises
Cruise A505 Cruise A506 Cruise A507
Cruise A508
Cruise A510
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
20-Dec-14
30-Dec-14
2-Jan-15
5-Jan-15
16-Jan-15
20-Dec-14
30-Dec-14
02-Jan-15
5-Jan-15
15-Jan-15
19-Jan-15
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5
10
3
3
10
3
Southbound Voyage to Australia
Southern Explorer
Merry Christmas Bali
Happy New Year
Summer Short Break
Summer in Bali
Summer Sailaway
Category Accommodation
FULL SAVER
FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER
FULL SAVER
FULL SAVER
1
Four Berth inner
5399
4049
859
689
1784
1354
689
659
639
599
1784
1354
529
479
2
Four berth Oceanview
8739
6559
1379
1109
2864
2164
1109
1059
1039
969
2864
2164
849
769
3
Standard Twin inner
6839
5129
1079
869
2254
1634
869
829
809
749
2254
1634
669
609
4
Superior Twin Inner
7399
5549
1169
939
2434
1834
939
899
879
819
2434
1834
719
649
5
Single Inner
9499
7129
1499
1199
3114
2344
1199
1139
1129
1049
3114
2344
929
839
Voyager Oceanview
7599
5699
1199
959
2494
1884
959
919
899
839
2494
1884
739
669
6
Standard Twin Oceanview
8359
6269
1319
1049
2744
2034
1059
1009
989
919
2744
2034
819
739
7
Standard Plus Twin Oceanview
9499
7129
1499
1199
3114
2334
1199
1139
1129
1049
3114
2334
929
839
8
Superior Twin Oceanview
10449
7839
1649
1299
3424
2584
1319
1259
1239
1149
3424
2584
1019
919
9
Premium Twin Oceanview
11399
8549
1799
1439
3724
2804
1439
1369
1349
1249
3724
2804
1109
999
10
Single Oceanview
16149
12119
2549
2039
5264
3964
2039
1939
1919
1779
5264
3964
1569
1419
11
Superior Suite Inner
11209
8409
1769
1419
3664
2764
1419
1349
1329
1229
3664
2764
1089
989
SG
Voyager Suite Oceanview
15009
11259
2369
1899
4894
3684
1899
1809
1779
1649
4894
3684
1459
1319
12
Premium Suite Oceanview
16339
12259
2579
2069
5324
4004
2069
1969
1939
1799
5324
4004
1589
1439
13
Deluxe Suite Oceanview
17669
13259
2789
2239
5754
4324
2239
2129
2099
1949
5754
4324
1719
1549
S
Senator Suite
24699
18529
3899
3119
8034
6034
3119
2969
2929
2709
8034
6034
2399
2159
AS
ASTOR Suite
26599
19949
4199
3359
8644
6494
3359
3199
3149
2919
8644
6494
2589
2339
Category
OG
Extra Bed (subject to availability)
1829
239
479
149
149
479
149
Prices are cruise only per person based on twin, four berth or single occupancy as stated, in Australian Dollars and include port taxes, gratuities and Government charges (including GST where applicable) and where applicable Indonesian visa fee. All other visa fees will be an additional charge where applicable. Extra bed fares are only applicable when travelling in the same cabin as 2 full fare paying passengers and are not applicable to category 1 or 2 four berth cabins where each paying passenger pays brochure rate. It is a condition of booking a CMV cruise that every passenger purchases travel insurance for cruises of two nights or longer.
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Cruise A512
Cruise A513
Cruise A514
Cruise A516
Cruise A518
Cruise A519
In Port Party Events
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Overnight Fremantle Passenger Terminal
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle
A502: 13-14 Dec 2014 • A503: 14-15 Dec 2014
19-Jan-15
24-Jan-15
27-Jan-15
1-Mar-15
7-Mar-15
13-Mar-15
16-Mar-15
24-Jan-15
27-Jan-15
1-Mar-15
6-Mar-15
12-Mar-15
16-Mar-15
1-May-15
5
3
33
5
5
3
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1
Coastal Escape
Australia Day Celebration
Grand Round Australia Voyage
Cruise the Coast
Summer Escape
Weekend Celebration
Northbound Voyage via Africa
In Port Welcome Party
FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER FULL SAVER
FULL
SAVER
FULL
SAVER
859
689
689
659
4724
4024
859
689
859
689
639
579
7189
5399
159
159
1379
1109
1109
1059
7624
6494
1379
1109
1379
1109
1039
939
11639
8729
249
239
1079
869
869
829
5974
5084
1079
869
1079
869
809
729
9109
6839
199
189
1169
939
939
899
6464
5504
1169
939
1169
939
879
799
9849
7389
209
199
1499
1199
1199
1139
8284
7054
1499
1199
1499
1199
1129
1019
12649
9489
269
259
1199
959
959
919
6634
5644
1199
959
1199
959
899
809
10119
7589
219
209
1319
1059
1059
1009
7294
6214
1319
1059
1319
1059
989
899
11139
8359
239
229
1499
1199
1199
1139
8284
7054
1499
1199
1499
1199
1129
1019
12649
9489
269
259
1649
1319
1319
1259
9114
7754
1649
1319
1649
1319
1239
1119
13919
10439
299
289
1799
1439
1439
1369
9934
8454
1799
1439
1799
1439
1349
1219
15179
11389
329
319
2549
2039
2039
1939
14064
11964
2549
2039
2549
2039
1919
1729
21509
16139
459
439
1769
1419
1419
1349
9774
8314
1769
1419
1769
1419
1329
1199
14929
11199
319
309
2369
1899
1899
1809
13074
11124
2369
1899
2369
1899
1779
1609
19989
14999
429
409
2579
2069
2069
1969
14224
12104
2579
2069
2579
2069
1939
1749
21759
16319
469
449
2789
2239
2239
2129
15384
13084
2789
2239
2789
2239
2099
1889
23529
17649
3899
3119
3119
2969
21484
18274
3899
3119
3899
3119
2929
2639
32889
24669
499 699
479 669
4199
3359
3359
3199
23134
19674
4199
3359
4199
3359
3149
2839
35419
26569
749
719
239
149
1589
239
239
149
A509: 15-16 Jan 2015 • 515: 06-07 Mar 2015 A517: 12-13 Mar 2015
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Category 9 Premium Oceanview convertible double bed, square window
Category 7, Standard Plus Twinshare Oceanview, window
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CRUISING HOLIDAYS LONDON TILBURY, EDINBURGH, LEITH AND NEWCASTLE
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t Cruise & Maritime Voyages, we aim to offer a more traditional and leisurely ‘country house’ style of cruising and maritime experience aboard our classic cruise ship Marco Polo. Departing from eight United Kingdom ports we are specialists in British Isles and Baltic cruises.
dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; Palm Garden, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the stylish Columbus Lounge where the head barman will soon get to know your favourite drink. Completing the quintet is Scott’s Bar, an ideal spot to enjoy the late night cabaret.
Other facilities include the ship’s Livingston Marco Polo is fully stabilised and air Library, the Nansen Card Room, an internet conditioned and has eight passenger decks. café, a shopping arcade and the Jade Her wide of public facilities include 10-13 Marco Polo range 4pp_Layout 1 04/12/2012 17:27 Page 2Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing the very impressive Waldorf Restaurant and beauty treatments, fitness and exercise offering a traditional two sitting fixed time equipment, and sauna and massage dining option and as an alternative more facilities. There is an outdoor swimming informal experience the stylish Marco’s pool, indoor swimming pool and, in Bistro. There are five lounge areas - the keeping with her heritage, a traditional theatre style Marco Polo Lounge, for some walk around promenade deck. There is truly sparkling entertainment from the a good selection of comfortable cabin highly acclaimed show-team; the elegant accommodation from standard to de luxe The Jade Wellness Centre Scott’s Bar Captain’s Club, a perfect venue for prewith 70% of cabins having an ocean view.
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‘Big Show’ evening entertainment
arco Polo is fully stabilised and air conditioned and has eight passenger decks. Her wide
range of public facilities include the very impressive Waldorf Restaurant offering a traditional two sitting fixed time dining option and, as an alternative more informal
experience, the stylish Marco’s Bistro. There are five lounge areas - the theatre style Marco Polo
Lounge, for some truly sparkling entertainment from the highly acclaimed show-team; the elegant Captain’s Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; Palm Garden, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the stylish Columbus Lounge where the head barman will soon get to know your favourite drink. Completing the quintet is Scott’s Bar, an ideal spot to enjoy the late night cabaret. Other facilities include the ship’s Livingston Library, the Nansen Card Room, an internet café, a shopping arcade and the Jade Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing and beauty treatments, fitness and exercise equipment, and sauna and massage facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, three whirlpools and, in keeping with her heritage, a traditional walk around promenade deck. There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation from standard to de luxe with 70% of cabins having an ocean view. Please see pages 70 - 71 for full cabin information.
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The Jade Wellness Centre
Scott’s Bar
Marco’s Bistro ‘Big Show’ evening entertainment
arco Polo is fully stabilised and air conditioned and has eight passenger decks. Her wide
cruising for adults only range of public facilities include the very impressive Waldorf Restaurant offering a
traditional two sitting fixed time option and,only. as We anwill alternative morewho informal Marco Polo offers a more traditional and intimate cruisedining adult passengers accept teenagers are 16 years old or above at the time of sailing but they must and maritime experience to mainly scenic and cultural be accompanied by adult passengers. Families will destinations. Therefore, for the enjoyment of our adult the highly acclaimed show-team; elegant Lounge, for some sparkling entertainment from however be welcome to cruise aboard Discovery,the although passengers, Marcotruly Polo operates as a ‘child free’ ship. it should be noted that there are no dedicated recreation This means that even during school holiday times you Captain’s Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; Palm Garden, with facilities for children. can enjoy the pleasures of cruising in the company of experience, the stylish Marco’s Bistro. There are five lounge areas - the theatre style Marco Polo
wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the stylish Columbus Lounge where the head barman will
soon get to know your favourite drink. Completing the quintet is Scott’s Bar, an ideal spot to enjoy the late night cabaret. Other facilities include the ship’s Livingston Library, the Nansen Card Room, an internet café, a shopping arcade and the Jade Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing and beauty treatments, fitness and exercise equipment, and sauna and massage facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, three whirlpools and, in keeping with her heritage, a traditional walk around promenade deck. There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation from standard to de luxe with 70% of cabins having an ocean view. Please see pages 70 - 71 for full cabin information.
Marco’s Bistro
cruising for adults only Marco Polo offers a more traditional and intimate cruise and maritime experience to mainly scenic and cultural destinations. Therefore, for the enjoyment of our adult passengers, Marco Polo operates as a ‘child free’ ship. This means that even during school holiday times you can enjoy the pleasures of cruising in the company of
adult passengers only. We will accept teenagers who are 16 years old or above at the time of sailing but they must be accompanied by adult passengers. Families will however be welcome to cruise aboard Discovery, although it should be noted that there are no dedicated recreation facilities for children.
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Selection of Marco Polo Sailings from the United Kingdom 2014/15
Baltic Cities & St. Petersburg - 12 nights Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: Newcastle Sail Date: Sunday 15th Jun 2014 • Cruise Code: P420
Newcastle (UK)m Brunsbuttel (Germany)m Holtenau (Germany)mWarnemunde (Germany)m Tallinn (Estonia)m St Petersburg (Russia)m Helsinki (Finland)mStockholm (Sweden)m Copenhagen (Denmark)mNewcastle (UK).
British Isles Discovery - 10 nights Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury Sail Date: Saturday 19th Jul 2014 • Cruise Code: P424
London Tilbury (United Kingdom) m Invergordon, Scotland (United Kingdom) m Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) m Stornoway, Outer Herbrides (United Kingdom) m Tobermory, Isle of Mull (United Kingdom) m Dublin (Republic of Ireland) m St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly (United Kingdom) m St. Peter Port, Guernsey (Channel Islands) m Honfleur (France) m London Tilbury (United Kingdom)
Land of the Northern Lights - 14 nights Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury Sail Date: Monday 27th Oct 2014 • Cruise Code: P435
London Tilbury (United Kingdom) m Eidfjord (Norway) m Olden (Norway) m Leknes, Lofoten Islands (Norway) m Alta (Norway) m Honningsvaag (Norway) m Tromso (Norway) m Narvik (Norway) m Andalsnes (Norway) m Bergen (Norway) m London Tilbury (United Kingdom)
Amazon, West Indies & The Azores - 42 nights Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury Sail Date: Monday 5th Jan 2015 • Cruise Code: P502
London Tilbury (United Kingdom) m Amsterdam (Netherlands) m Lisbon (Portugal) m Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) m Porto Grande, Mindelo (Cape Verde Islands) m Santarem (Brazil) m Boca da Valeria (Brazil) m Manaus, Amazonas (Brazil) m Parintins, Amazonas (Brazil) m Alter do Chao, Para (Brazil) m Almeirim, Para (Brazil) m Macapa, Amapa (Brazil) m Ile du Salut (French Guyana) m St. Georges, Grenada (Windward Islands) m Kingstown, St. Vincent (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) m Castries, St Lucia (Windward Islands) m Bridgetown, Barbados (Windward Islands) m Horta, Faial, Azores (Portugal) m Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores (Portugal) m London Tilbury (United Kingdom).
Springtime Fjordland - 6 nights Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury Sail Date: Saturday 11th Apr 2015 • Cruise Code: P507
London Tilbury (United Kingdom) m Rosendal (Norway) m Flam (Norway) m Bergen (Norway), London Tilbury (United Kingdom)
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VIENNA I
A choice of wonderful 7 and 14 night cruising holidays onboard the stylish, premium plus Vienna I. Cruise the beautiful Rhine and Danube rivers in style and comfort on a scenic and cultural discovery through the heartland of Europe. Travel with CMV and experience a premium plus river cruise where everything is taken care of and all you have to do is relax and immerse yourself in the heartland of Europe.
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Selection of Vienna 1 Sailings 2014
Magical Rhine - 7 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Nuremburg Sail Date: Monday 19th May 2014 • Cruise Code: V401
Nuremberg (Germany) m Bamberg (Germany) m Würzburg (Germany) m Wertheim (Germany) m Miltenberg (Germany) m Rüdesheim (Germany) m Cruising the Rhine Valley m Koblenz overnight in port (Germany) m Cologne (Germany) m Kinderdijk (Netherlands) m Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Grand European Discovery - 14 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Amsterdam Sail Date: Monday 26th May 2014 • Cruise Code: V406
Amsterdam (Netherlands) m Kinderdijk (Netherlands) m Cologne (Germany) m Cruising the Rhine Valley, Rüdesheim (Germany) m Miltenberg (Germany) m Wertheim (Germany) m Würzburg (Germany) m Bamberg (Germany) m Nuremberg (Germany) m Regensburg (Germany) m Passau (Austria) m Melk (Austria) m Dürnstein (Austria) m Vienna overnight in port (Austria) m Bratislava (Slovakia) m Budapest overnight in port (Hungary)
Magical Rhine - 7 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Amsterdam Sail Date: Monday 26th May 2014 • Cruise Code: V402
Amsterdam (Netherlands) m Kinderdijk (Netherlands) m Cologne (Germany) m Cruising the Rhine Valley m Rüdesheim (Germany) m Miltenberg (Germany) m Wertheim (Germany) m Würzburg (Germany) m Bamberg (Germany) m Nuremberg (Germany)
Majestic Danube - 7 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Nuremburg Sail Date: Monday 2nd Jun 2014 • Cruise Code: V403
Nuremberg (Germany) m Regensburg (Germany) m Passau (Austria) m Melk (Austria) m Dürnstein (Austria) m Vienna overnight in port (Austria) m Bratislava (Slovakia) m Budapest overnight in port (Hungary)
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Selection of Vienna 1 Sailings 2014
Grand European Discovery - 14 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Budapest Sail Date: Monday 9th Jun 2014 • Cruise Code: V407
Budapest overnight in port (Hungary) m Bratislava (Slovakia) m Vienna (Austria) m Dürnstein (Austria) m Melk (Austria) m Passau (Austria) m Regensburg (Germany) m Nuremberg (Germany) m Bamberg (Germany) m Würzburg (Germany) m Wertheim (Germany) m Miltenberg (Germany) m Rüdesheim (Germany) m Cruising the Rhine Valley, Koblenz overnight in port (Germany) m Cologne (Germany) m Kinderdijk (Netherlands) m Amsterdam overnight in port (Netherlands)
Majestic Danube - 7 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Budapest Sail Date: Monday 9th Jun 2014 • Cruise Code: V404
Budapest overnight in port (Hungary) m Budapest (Hungary) m Bratislava (Slovakia) m Vienna (Austria) m Dürnstein (Austria) m Melk (Austria) m Passau (Austria) m Regensburg (Germany) m Nuremberg (Germany).
Magical Rhine - 7 nights Ship: Vienna I • Departs: Nuremberg Sail Date: Monday 16th Jun 2014 • Cruise Code: V405
Nuremberg (Germany) m Bamberg (Germany) m Würzburg (Germany) m Wertheim (Germany) m Miltenberg (Germany) m Rüdesheim (Germany) m Cruising the Rhine Valley, Koblenz in port overnight (Germany) m Cologne (Germany) m Kinderdijk (Netherlands) m Amsterdam in port overnight (Netherlands)
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Vienna 1 CABINS AND DECK PLAN Vienna I offers four categories of accommodation primarily graded according to size and deck. All cabins and suites have river views, are air conditioned and comprise en-suite facilities including a shower, washbasin and toilet. They also have wardrobe storage, a desk, satellite TV, radio/ music channel, mini-bar, telephone, hair dryer and safe.
Category A
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Category A: Suite (Upper deck) Approx 258 sq ft
Category C: Double/twin cabin (Middle deck) Approx 172 sq ft
There are just two suites positioned on upper deck furnished with a seating area and benefit from two panoramic windows with French balconies.
These cabins are situated on middle deck featuring panoramic windows and French balconies.
Category D: Double/twin cabin (Lower deck) Approx size 172 sq ft
Category B: Double/twin cabins (Upper deck) Approx 172 sq ft All of these cabins can be found on upper deck and enjoy panoramic views through windows with French balconies.
Category B
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Located on lower deck, these cabins are equipped with large portholes.
Category D
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Cruise Fares Include
1. For price checks, current availability and bookings please contact our Reservations Team on Ph 1300 307 934 or
[email protected] or your Travel Agent.
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2. A deposit of AUD $450per person is required within 7 days of booking, or full payment if booking made with 90 days of sailing date.
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River cruise passage in the cabin category of your choice. Full board cuisine. House wine, house beer, soft drinks with lunch & dinner. Evening entertainment. Selected half day tours as specified Port charges.
Extras not included
3. Final Balance payments are due no later than 90 days prior to departure date. 4. Should you subsequently cancel your booking, standard cancellation conditions apply as listed in the Terms and conditions of carriage at sea.
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Travel insurance Travel and joining costs Optional shore excursions (other than those included as specified). Expenditure of a personal nature on board ship: - Drinks (other than those included with lunch/dinner as specified) - Gifts, shopping, laundry, communications etc. Gratuities- $8 per person per night will be debited to your onboard account.
* Visas and Health certificate charges. At the time of printing, no individual visas are required to be obtained in advance for any cruises listed in CMV Signature River Cruises brochure. Certain other nationalities however may require a Schengen Visa, which covers travel within the fifteen European and Scandinavian member states, to enable them to visit some of the our ports of call. Therefore passengers are advised to check with the relevant consular authorities of the countries to be visited to ascertain if there are any specific restrictions or visa requirements for their planned itinerary. It is a passengers own responsibility to ensure that they hold the correct documentation to visit the countries shown on their itinerary.
Discover & Explore Make the most of your time ashore exploring new places and discovering different cultures with our carefully created shore excursion programme. Half day shore tours included on selected sailings: * Budapest City Tour * Vienna City Tour * Rüdensheim Highlights including Drosselgasse * Cologne city highlights including cathedral Optional Excursions: A selection of optional tours available for purchase will be advised with Pre-sailing information.
VIENNA 1 CRUISE FARES - AUD $ per person Sailing: • V401 19 May 2014 - 7 nts All categories feature river views with French Balconies EXCEPT Category D – Large Port holes. SINGLES – 50% Supplement on Cat B/C/D Prices listed are cruise only per person based on twin share in Australian Dollars. All categories feature river views with French Balconies EXCEPT Category D – Large Port holes. SINGLES – 50% Supplement on Cat B/C/D
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FARE 7 nights
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SUITE
UPPER
$2,879
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DBL
UPPER
$2,339
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DBL
MIDDLE
$2,159
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DBL
LOWER
$1,799
Sailing: • V402 26 May 2014 - 7 nights • V403 02 Jun 2014 - 7 nts • V404 09 Jun 2014 - 7 nts V405 16 Jun 2014 - 7 nts • V406 26 May 2014 - 14 nts • V407 09 Jun 2014 - 14 nts CATEGORY/Cabin
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FARE 7 nights
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SUITE
UPPER
On Request
On Request
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DBL
UPPER
$2339
$4319
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DBL
MIDDLE
$2159
$3779
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DBL
LOWER
$1799
$3239
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general INFORMATION Baggage There is no restriction on the amount of luggage that you may bring on board the cruises but all luggage must be able to be stowed in your cabin. In order to reduce the risk of accidental damage during baggage handling, please do not over pack your suitcases and also ensure that no one item of baggage weighs more than 20kgs. As there are no separate Baggage Room facilities aboard our ships, it should be noted that all baggage must be stored within the cabin. Under bed storage is available in most cabins for suitcases not exceeding 23cms / 9 inches in depth. We strongly recommend the use of security locks for your luggage for all parts of your journey. Jewellery, medication, travel documents, passport and other valuables should be kept in your hand luggage. All baggage should be clearly labelled, do not forget to specify your name and cabin number on the luggage labels. The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage to your luggage during transit to or from the ship. In case of loss or damage advise the carriers involved and your insurance company. Booking Conditions In order to travel aboard our ships it is important that passengers read and in the case of web bookings acknowledge that they have read the Booking Conditions, which cover the detailed terms and conditions under which bookings are accepted, including penalties that may apply in the event of cancellations. It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all the ship’s manifest information, including, but not limited to, full names, dates of birth, passport details, travel insurance and medical declarations are provided to the company in a timely manner. Failure to provide such information could result in the issuing of tickets/documentation and/or boarding at Embarkation being delayed. In extreme circumstances, the permissions to board could be refused. Brochure Information The information contained in this brochure has been checked for accuracy and is correct at the time of printing in March 2014. Worldwide events subsequent to this date may necessitate unavoidable alterations to our planned schedules. Any such changes deemed to be significant or fundamental to your booking will be advised to you accordingly. It should also be noted that the destination photography and maps are generic to the locations depicted and may not be a specific representation of sights or images to be viewed in a particular port of call on the cruise booked. Similarly, cabin photography is typical of the category shown but individual furnishings and colour schemes may vary within the same cabin grade. Children and Teens There are no dedicated custom-built recreational facilities for children aboard Astor. When numbers dictate, the cruise staff may arrange activities for children five - twelve years. Children over five, teenagers, and parents will be invited to join in special activities during school holiday cruises. Nevertheless accompanied children and teenagers under the age of 18 at the date of sailing are of course welcome on board and, when occupying a third or fourth berth in a cabin with two full fare paying passengers, travel at the reduced extra bed rate on the fare grid. Children and teens under the age of 18 at the date of sailing but occupying a twin cabin with just one accompanying adult, are charged at the full adult fare. Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or over. Guests under 18 and not traveling with their parents must bring a signed written letter of consent with them. We are unable to carry infants under the age of six months at the time of sailing. Please note that Marco Polo is child-free and therefore for the enjoyment of adult passengers only (16 years and above at the time of sailing) Dress Code Day Wear - During the day, attitudes are very relaxed and informality is the key. Casual clothing is quite sufficient during the days at sea and for time spent ashore. On certain shore excursions and particularly, at some religious sites, discretion should be used so as not to cause inadvertent offence with inappropriate clothing. Advice will be given onboard in such cases. Tennis shoes or walking shoes are best for exploring ports of call. A light jacket or sweater is useful and a waterproof jacket is valuable in case of unexpected rain. A hat and sunglasses are always recommended whilst binoculars will be a great asset to your enjoyment at sea and during excursions. Evening Wear - Every day the Daily Programme suggests as a guide a mode of dress for the evening’s events. There is generally one formal night for a cruise of 5 nights, no formal nights on cruises of 4 nights or less, two formal nights on cruises of 10 nights and one every 7 nights on voyages of 20+ nights. Please note if you are traveling on a sector as part of a longer voyage the formal nights are scheduled based on the full cruise. For formal evenings many gentlemen wear a dinner jacket, although a lounge suit is quite acceptable. On these occasions ladies have a chance to dress up and opt for evening or cocktail dresses. On ‘informal’ evenings a suit or smart jacket and trousers, with or without a tie, is suggested for men and the ladies have further opportunities to look elegant in cocktail dresses, trouser suits and stylish co-ordinates. A ‘casual’ recommendation often covers evenings spent in port or when a special event such as a deck party is scheduled. In these cases the choice of dress is more relaxed, smart casual would be appropriate. The Waldorf restaurant offers a fine dining experience, whereas the Ubersee Club offers a more informal dining experience in a buffet setting. Swimwear, shorts and singlets are not permitted inside the restaurant or public areas. Buffet meals can be had in this attire on the outside pool deck. Duty Free Sales Domestic Cruises: Under the conditions of the ships liquor licence passengers are not permitted to bring liquor onto the ship for consumption during domestic cruises or cruises to nowhere. International Cruises: It is Cruise & Maritime Voyages policy that passengers are not allowed to bring liquor onto the ship for consumption during the cruise. The onboard shops are open daily when each ship is at sea, but local customs regulations do not permit the sale of duty free goods whilst a ship is in port. It should be noted that liquor and tobacco products purchased would only be delivered to your cabin on the last day of the cruise. Drink and tobacco may of course be purchased throughout the cruise from the ships’ bars at the listed shipboard prices. .
Electrical Appliances All cabins feature 110v and 220v current and have an electrical socket to allow small appliances
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such as electric shavers, electric rollers and hair stylers to be used. Each bathroom is equipped with an integral hair dryer. A European adaptor will be necessary and is not available onboard. For safety reasons irons and water heating devices are not permitted to be used onboard. Embarkation/Disembarkation Arrangements The embarkation procedures normally commence 3 hours prior to the published sailing time. At final disembarkation, you should allow approximately 90-120 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before disembarkation. The full embarkation and disembarkation procedures and timings will be confirmed when tickets and cruise documentation is dispatched usually 14 days prior to sail date. Extras not included Unless otherwise stated, the following extras are not included: - travel insurance; travel joining costs to the port of embarkation; optional shore excursions; port parking; on board expenditure of a personal nature i.e. drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, communications, medical expenses, etc any visa & health certificate charges that may apply. European cruises Fares for European cruises are cruise only excluding flights. Gratuities Gratuities for dining staff and your cabin attendant are included in your Astor cruise fare. However according to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as the standard recognition of good service. Therefore we encourage you, if you feel a member of the staff has gone above and beyond the call of duty, you are more than welcome to tip them separately. Please note gratuities are not included in the UK program on Discovery and Marco Polo and will be automatically added to your onboard account. Government taxes and port charges Government charges and port taxes are included in your fare. Guaranteed Cabins If we accept your booking, but are unable at the time to quote you a specific cabin number, or you have booked one of the Voyager Cabin Guarantees that are available on certain cruises, we shall allocate you a ‘guaranteed’ cabin at the fare quoted for your chosen grade of accommodation. Please note that you may ultimately be berthed in a higher grade of cabin for the same price, but in some circumstances this may be located on a lower deck. In most cases, the cabin number will be confirmed at the ticketing stage; however, we reserve the right to make changes up to the time of embarkation. Health Requirements For more information please check with your health care professional. Australian passengers should log onto www.smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information on health and travel alerts from the Australian Government. You can also access online information resources from the World Health Organisation website at www.who.int/vaccines-diseases and the Centres for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/travel. Holiday & Accommodation Information In this edition of our brochure, we have endeavored to provide as much essential information as space permits about ASTOR, Vienna 1, Marco Polo and Discovery. However, please bear in mind that from time to time, certain facilities, activities entertainments and shore excursions may be altered or withdrawn due to adverse weather conditions, lack of demand, essential maintenance work or other reasons beyond our control. Please be aware meal times, entertainment times and the onboard programme may be altered to accommodate passenger numbers. How to Book A deposit is required within seven days of booking. $150 per person for cruises of less than 8 nights duration $200 per person for cruises of 8 – 12 nights duration $400 per person for cruises longer than 12 nights duration Bookings will be automatically cancelled if the deposit is not received by the due date. Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to cancel any booking not paid in full by the due date and any cancellation fees will apply. Reinstatement of nonpaid bookings is subject to availability. Itineraries It should be noted that the cruise itineraries published in this brochure are subject to amendment. Should major changes to the ports of call, other than timing adjustments or the order in which they are visited, become necessary we shall endeavor to notify you in advance. Please note that in the event of adverse weather or sea conditions that prevent a vessel from calling at one of the scheduled ports of call, alternative arrangements will be made where possible. The order of visiting scheduled ports of call may also be varied due to congestion, tidal or other operational reasons. Manage My Booking Our online facility Manage My Booking, accessed through our website, enables you to view your booking at any time and complete or amend the personal information of all of the passengers on your booking. Visit www.cmvaustralia.com and click on the Manage My Booking icon button on our home page. Please note the completion of Manage My Booking is a requirement. Passenger information may be completed by client or agent and must be received before documentation may be released. Photo ID will be required for domestic cruises. Passports with six months validity are required for international cruises. Please note the form of ID provided must be taken with you on your cruise for check in procedures and will be returned to you upon disembarkation. Laundry There is no public laundry. It can be left with your steward and prices are in your cabin. Medical Declarations In the interest of your own safety and well-being, you must be fit and healthy to take your
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GENERAl INFORMATION cruise and all other travel arrangements that you book with us. Therefore, the Company must be advised at the time of booking of any pre-existing medical condition and of any change to a passenger’s condition that occurs between booking and the sailing date. Medical Declarations, on the Company’s official form, will be required by all passengers including those who a) are pregnant or b) have a mental or physical disability, including mobility limitations. The Declaration Forms are sent to passengers once bookings are confirmed. If you are traveling with a medical apparatus, please advise us in writing at the time of booking so that we can ensure the apparatus will operate onboard. Cruise & Maritime Voyages reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse boarding to persons who in the opinion of the Company’s Medical Consultant are unfit to undertake the cruise or who have failed to make full disclosure of the nature of their condition. Upon arrival at the embarkation port, you will also be required to complete a Public Health Questionnaire. If you have suffered from any viral symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting or flu-like symptoms within the 48 hours before sailing, you must immediately contact your GP and notify us providing details of the symptoms suffered. Based on the information you provide, if we reasonably feel that you are not fit to travel, we will not allow you to board. Furthermore it is the passenger’s sole responsibility to identify any specific vaccination and health requirements for each port of call. Please note that it is passenger’s responsibility to bring enough prescribed medication with them to last the duration of their cruise. The Company regrets that it cannot accept bookings from passengers who will be twenty-eight weeks pregnant or more by the end of their cruise. Please note that a failure to disclose a specified medical condition may additionally invalidate your travel insurance.
Such berths are accessed by a short ladder, which is stored in the cabin and when not in use, the berths are folded back against the cabin wall. Potential occupants of pullmans therefore need to be to sufficiently fit and able to climb the ladder to reach their berth. Please refer to the deck plans to ascertain which cabins offer pullman berth capacity for additional occupants. Quality Control In order to maintain a high standard of customer service, please be aware that telephone calls made to our Reservations Department are recorded for monitoring and training purposes. Refreshment Facilities Complimentary tea and coffee is available from the relevant refreshment station on each ship between the hours of 06.30 and 22.00 each day. Outside of these times, you may purchase hot drinks and a range of specialty coffees from any of the ship’s bars. The water in your room is chlorinated and bottled water can be purchased. Restaurant & Table Reservations Whilst breakfasts and lunches are generally served in the restaurant on an open seating basis, two sittings with allocated seating are operated for dinner in the evening. On days at sea, these sittings are normally timed to commence from 18.00hrs and 20.15hrs and these timings may vary during port days. You should state any preferences for a particular dinner sitting and/or table size at the time of booking. Please note that requests for specific dining sittings and/or table sizes will be treated strictly on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and will be subject to availability. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate preferences, no guarantee or confirmations can be given.
Medical Services The services of our qualified medical staff are available to you on board in the event of an emergency. There is a scale of charges for surgery visits and medical treatment. Such charges are usually claimable under your travel insurance policy, less any excess amounts. It should be noted that Medicare in Australia does not cover treatment on the ship. There is a scale of charges for surgery visits and medical treatment, which will be added to your bill. Cruise & Maritime Voyages is not a healthcare provider, and is not liable for any act or omission of doctors or other providers of service or those under their orders with respect to the treatment, advice, care or services of any kind given by such persons to any passengers. These medical providers exercise their own judgment and expertise. Seasickness tablets are available from Reception at a nominal charge.
Safety on Board Shortly before the ship sails, or if this is not possible within 24 hours of departure, a full safety drill will be held and this compulsory exercise will give passengers precise information of what to do and where to muster in the event of an emergency on board as well as important instructions about life jackets and the emergency procedures in place. In the event of adverse weather or sea conditions it is important to take extra care moving around the ship, making use of the handrails and heeding any special instructions given over the P.A. system. In certain sea conditions, use of the passenger lifts may be suspended for the duration and outside cabins on the lower decks may have protective covers, known as deadlights, placed over their portholes. These covers will therefore exclude natural light from the cabins affected. Such restrictions will be lifted as soon as it is practicable.
Mobility /Special Needs If you or one of your travelling companions has a mobility limitation or special needs, it is essential that you contact our office to allow us to discuss your requirements before you make a booking. In the interests of safety and in order to ascertain whether you or members of the party travelling with you have specific mobility or other special needs, you will be asked a series of questions. The answers to these will enable us to determine that you, any other person in your booking and any equipment that you or they are intending to bring onboard can be carried safely for the duration of your cruise. This will then be confirmed in writing to you and will enable your booking to proceed.
Security For your complete security and peace of mind, there are stringent security measures in force. All cabin baggage will be electronically screened, hand baggage may be examined and you will be required to pass through an X-Ray arch prior to boarding the vessel. At embarkation you will be issued with a personalised ID card that is used for gangway control purposes and validates you as a bona-fide passenger. We regret due to security reasons visitors are not permitted onboard. Friends are allowed into the terminal to see you off, however they cannot pass into the restricted areas.
A cruise is quite unlike a land-based holiday and the ships of our fleet are not ideally suited to prospective passengers who have limited mobility. It should be noted that the layout of the ship could considerably restrict such passengers’ movement around the vessel and indeed preclude access to some of the ports of call, where gangway conditions are not conducive or passengers are conveyed ashore by tender. At anchorage ports, access to or from the tenders or launches requires a certain level of mobility which is necessary to manage the steps to the tender platform and to physically board and disembark from the vessel. It should be noted that, on safety grounds, those with restricted mobility may be unable to go ashore at such ports. On Board Payments All prices on board Astor are quoted in Australian dollars and a cashless system is in operation for all your on board purchases. An account is opened for you at the start of your cruise and you sign a debit when purchasing goods and services on board. This is charged to your shipboard account and a final invoice is presented at the end of the cruise itemising all charges. This can be settled by American Express, MasterCard or Visa credit cards, or by Visa debit cards and of course, cash. It is not possible to use personal or travellers cheques to settle onboard accounts. The Reception staff also offer a facility to purchase small amounts of certain foreign currencies for use in some of the ports of call. Please note there may be a surcharge for credit card transactions. Online Bookings For a quick and convenient way to make your cruise booking aboard ASTOR, Marco Polo, Vienna I or Discovery, please book online at our site www.cmvaustralia.com. Our online booking service offers you a choice of cabin numbers and an immediate confirmation sent direct to your e-mail address. Once made, you can also view and maintain or add additional information through our Manage My Booking facility, described above. Passports/Visas Domestic Cruises Passports are not required for short break weekend or domestic cruises. A form of photo identification is required, eg. drivers license. International Cruises Passports are required on all international cruises and must have at least six months validity from the end of the cruise. Guests not traveling on an Australian passport must have a re-entry visa for Australia. Travel on your cruise will not revalidate an Australian re-entry visa. It is the passenger or their travel agents responsibility to obtain the necessary visa and to check with us to ascertain if any group visas are applicable to the ports visited on the cruise. Guests who do not have proper documentation may be refused boarding and will be subject to fines or costs incurred. Such circumstances are not covered by insurance and no refund claims will be entertained. Pullman Berths A number of cabins can accommodate a third or fourth passenger in upper pullman berths.
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Shore Excursions An attractive programme of optional excursions is offered at each of our ports of call. At the time of going to print, the exact content and pricing of the programme has not been finalised, but you will be sent full details and a booking form with your pre-sailing information around eight weeks prior to sailing. We operate a pre-reservation service and, availability permitting; you will also be able to book on board with our Shore Excursion staff that will be pleased to assist you in selecting the excursions most suitable for your requirements. Full details will be advised with the pre-sailing information. Smoking Policy Smoking is no longer permitted inside our ships. Consequently, all internal areas, comprising cabins, lounges, restaurants and other public rooms are non-smoking areas. Designated areas for smokers are available externally in selected areas of the open decks. We reserve the right to alter our smoking policy during the cruising season and should new national or international maritime legislation subsequently affect this policy, passengers will be informed on board accordingly. Special Diets If you, or a member of your party, have a particular dietary requirement, we are able to offer the following dietary options: Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Salt and Vegetarian Meals. If you have not done so at the time of booking, please advise any requirements no later than two weeks prior to departure.. Technical Calls A technical call, as highlighted in the itinerary, is a short duration visit to a port, which is made for a specific purpose only. Such reasons for scheduling a technical call include the taking on of fresh water or fuel oil or embarking or disembarking participants of an organised shore excursion, which commences at one port and rejoins the vessel at another. It is not possible for independent passengers to go ashore during these brief technical calls. Travel Insurance It is a requirement that you hold fully comprehensive travel insurance cover that is valid for the entire duration of your cruise and provides health cover for pre-existing conditions and the cost of medical repatriations. It should also include Personal Luggage insurance as this is an important consideration, since there is limited liability for loss or damage. Failure to hold an appropriate travel insurance policy may result in you being refused boarding. Please ensure you bring copies of your insurance documents with you incase you require medical assistance Valuables Aboard ASTOR, Marco Polo and Discovery, each cabin has the facility of a personal safe for your valuables and important papers. The Company is not responsible for any theft or loss of any items not kept in the safety boxes. The Company does not accept responsibility for loss or theft of cameras, video cameras, chargers and other valuable electrical items which are your responsibility at all times.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AT SEA in accordance with applicable safety requirements then the Company and or the Carrier can refuse to accept a Passenger or embarkation of a Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility on the grounds of safety. If there are any particular conditions, Disabled Persons or Persons with Reduced Mobility which require personal care or supervision then such personal care or supervision must be organised by the Passenger and at the Passenger’s expense. The Vessel is unable to provide respite services, one to one personal care or supervision or any other form of carer for physical or psychiatric or other conditions. Where strictly necessary for the safety of the Passenger the Company and or the Carrier can require before it accepts the booking that a Passenger is assisted by an accompanying person who is fit and able to provide the assistance required. The Company and the Carrier reserve the right to refuse passage to anyone who has failed to notify it of their specific needs with regard to accommodation, seating or services required from the Carrier or terminal operator, or their need ones are offered by us and accepted by you, the difference in price will to bring medical equipment, on board the Vessel or of any other known be deducted from any compensation payable. In no case will we pay compensation if arrangements are offered by us and accepted by you with a disabilities or who in the Carrier’s and or Master’s opinion is unfit or unable higher price than that originally booked with the same cruise itinerary where to travel or anyone whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others onboard on the grounds of safety. These needs must be notified no additional payment is made by you. at the time of booking. 4. Fitness to Travel on the Cruise Ship, Pregnancy, Disability or Reduced The Vessel’s wheelchairs are available for emergency use only. The mobility, Medical/ mobility equipment requirement for Passengers to notify at the time of booking if they need to The Company’s priority is the comfort and safety of its passengers. You are have medical equipment on board is to ensure that the medical equipment asked at the time of booking to provide as much information as possible can be carried and/or carried safely. It is the Passenger’s responsibility to regarding any assistance that may be required in the port and on board ensure that all medical equipment is in good working order and for arranging the vessel. enough equipment and supplies to last the entire voyage. The Vessel does not carry any replacement and access to shore side care and equipment The Company and the Carrier are entitled to administer a health may be difficult and expensive. Passengers must be able to operate all questionnaire prior to boarding. You must advise prior to boarding the equipment. Where any mobility or other equipment is lost or damaged by Vessel if you are suffering any symptoms. All Passengers must follow the Vessel’s instructions and procedures relating to all matters including health, the fault or neglect of the Company then it is the Company’s or Carrier’s absolute decision as to whether to repair or replace such equipment. Unless safety, hygiene and security the Company and or the Carrier agree otherwise and in writing Passengers In order to ensure that the Carrier is able to carry passengers safely and in are limited to bringing 2 items of such mobility or medical equipment on accordance with applicable safety requirements established by law or in board per cabin with a total value not exceeding A$3,300. All equipment order to meet safety requirements established by competent authorities must be capable of being carried safety and must be declared before the including flag state every Passenger warrants that he/she is fit to travel by Cruise. The Carrier may decline to carry such equipment where it is not sea and that his/her conduct or condition will not impair the safety of the safe to do so or where it has not been notified in time to enable a risk Vessel or inconvenience the other passengers. The Company and the Carrier assessment to be carried out. reserve the right to require any Passenger to produce medical evidence of Any Passenger who embarks, or allows any other Passenger for whom he fitness to travel in order to assess whether that Passenger can be carried or she is responsible to embark, when he or she or such other Passenger is safely in accordance with applicable law. suffering from any sickness, disease, injury or infirmity bodily or mental or to If it appears to the Company or the Carrier, the Master or the Vessel’s his/her or her knowledge has been exposed to any infection or contagious doctor that a Passenger is for any reason unfit to travel, likely to endanger disease, or for any other reason is likely to impair the safety or reasonable safety, or likely to be refused permission to land at any port, or likely to comfort of other persons onboard or for any reason is refused permission render the Carrier liable for Passenger maintenance, support or repatriation, to land at his/her or her port of destination shall be responsible for any then the Carrier or the Master shall have the right to take any of the loss or expense incurred by the Company, Carrier or the Master directly or following courses: (i) Refuse to embark the Passenger at any port; (ii) indirectly in consequence of such sickness, disease, injury, infirmity, exposure Disembark the Passenger at any port; (iii) Transfer the Passenger to another or refusal or permission to land unless in the case of sickness, disease, injury, berth or cabin; (iv) If the Vessel’s doctor considers it advisable, to place or infirmity or exposure the same has been declared in writing to the Carrier or confine him/her/her in the Vessel’s Hospital or to transfer the Passenger to the Master before embarkation and consent in writing of the Carrier or the a health facility at any port, at the Passenger’s expense (v) to administer first Master to such embarkation has been obtained. aid and administer any drug, medicine or other substance or to admit and/ or confine the Passenger to a hospital or other similar institution at any port Pregnant women are highly recommended to seek medical advice prior to travel at any stage of their pregnancy. The Carrier cannot for safety provided that the Vessel’s doctor and/or Master considers that any such reasons carry pregnant Passengers who will be 28 weeks or more pregnant steps are necessary. by the end of the Cruise. The Carrier reserves the right to request a medical Where a Passenger is refused embarkation as a result of safety and/or certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to refuse passage if the Carrier fitness to travel, neither the Company nor the Carrier shall be liable for and/or the Master are not satisfied that the Passenger will be safe during any loss or expense occasioned to the Passenger thereby, nor shall the the passage. The Vessel’s doctor is not qualified to deliver babies onboard Passenger be entitled to any compensation from the Carrier. or to offer pre or post natal treatment and no responsibility is accepted by “Disabled Person” or “Person with Reduced Mobility” includes any person the Carrier in respect of the ability to provide such services or equipment. whose mobility when using transport is reduced as a result of any physical The Vessel’s doctor is not a specialist and the Vessel’s medical centre is not disability (sensory or locomotor, permanent or temporary) intellectual or required to be and is not equipped to the same standards as a land-based psychosocial disability or impairment, or any other cause of disability, as a hospital. The Vessel carries medical supplies and equipment as required result of age, and whose situation needs appropriate attention and adaption by its flag state. Neither the Carrier nor the doctor shall be liable to the to his particular needs for the service made available to all passengers. Passenger as a result of any inability to treat any medical condition as a Not all areas or equipment on the Vessel are suitable for access to Disabled result.
Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the This document sets out important information about your booking, including the legal terms and conditions of the booking and the Cruise itself. above mentioned choices can be accepted where we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances We will act as the manager of your booking and in that capacity we will contract with you as a principal. You authorize us to enter into a contract beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have on your behalf with the Carrier in respect of the Cruise, being the Passage avoided even with all due care or where we are forced to cancel due to an insufficient number of people having booked the holiday in question (in Contract set out later in this document. We do not own or operate the which case we will notify you no later than eight weeks prior to your date Vessel and accept no responsibility whatsoever for acts or omissions, of departure). No compensation will be payable and the above options including negligence, of the Carrier. You acknowledge that we also act will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with as the agent of the Carrier and you expressly waive any concerns about conflict of interest, the basis of our remuneration or our acting in multiple any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or if the change made is a minor one or where the change(s) capacities. or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the confirmed booking In the Booking Conditions and the Passage Contract: requested by you. “Carrier” means the owner of the Vessel; Please note: where arrangements with a higher price than the original “Company”, “we” and “us” mean Cruise & Maritime Voyages Pty Ltd; “Cruise” means the cruise voyage covered by this booking as provided by the Carrier on the Vessel; “Passenger” and “you” mean those persons named on the Booking From overleaf as intending passengers on the Cruise; “Vessel” means the Vessel on which the Cruise is conducted by the Carrier Booking Conditions 1. Booking & Insurance Upon booking and paying the deposit applicable for all passengers named in the Booking Form (each a “Passenger”), each Passenger will enter into a contract on these Booking Conditions with us. This is a separate contract from the Passage Contract that will come into existence with the Carrier for the Cruise, once you have paid in full. The person signing the Declaration warrants that he or she has the authority to bind each Passenger to the Booking Conditions and the Passage Contract and indemnifies us and the Carrier against any loss or damage arising from a breach of that warranty. These Booking Conditions and the Passage Contract constitute the entire agreements between the parties and supersede all and any prior agreement, arrangement, representation or understanding in respect of the booking, the Cruise or any other matter. Travel insurance is a requirement. Neither we nor the Carrier will take out insurance on your behalf. 2. Cancellation By You Cancellation by you must be sent to us in writing and it will take effect when it is received by us. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below (The cancellation charge detailed is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling):Date Cancellation received More than 90 days before departure 71 - 89 days before departure 50 - 70 days before departure 29 - 49 days before departure 28 days or less
Loss of deposit 30% of total price 50% of the price 75% of the price 100% of total price
No refunds will be made for tickets or services booked but not used, or for alteration charges. Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charges detailed above. 3. Changes and Cancellation By Us We start planning the holidays we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in brochure/ website details both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. Most changes are minor. Occasionally, we have to make a “significant change”. If we make a significant change before departure (for example, a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of scheduled outward departure time of twelve or more hours, a change of Australian departure point to one which is significantly less convenient for you and, in the case of tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destination substantially or altogether we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options:-
Persons or Persons with Reduced Mobility. You must check with us at the time of booking to enable us to assess your needs with the Carrier. Not all ports of call will be accessible and some may be by tender. Please check at the time of booking in order to avoid disappointment. Some ports of call are not suitable for Persons with Reduced Mobility or wheelchairs. Some shore excursions may not be suitable for Disabled Persons or Persons with Reduced Mobility. You must check the itinerary at the time of booking. The decision will be made by the Company or the Master of the Vessel; it will be based on safety and will be binding. The facilities may vary from vessel to vessel and itinerary to itinerary.
In the event of illness or accident, Passengers may have to be landed ashore by the Carrier and/or Master for medical treatment. The Company makes no representations regarding the quality of medical treatment at any port of call or at the place at which the Passenger is landed. Medical facilities and standards vary from port to port and the Company makes no representations or warranties in relation to such standards.
5. Alteration By You If you wish to change any part of your booking arrangements after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you must inform us in writing as soon (b) p urchasing an alternative holiday from us, of a similar standard to that as possible. This should be done by the person who made the booking. originally booked if available. If the chosen alternative is more expensive Passengers who need assistance and/or have special requests or need Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be you may be asked to pay the difference, but if it is cheaper, you will special facilities or equipment with regard to accommodation, seating or able to meet your requested change. Where we can meet a request, all receive a pro rata refund services required or their need to bring medical equipment must notify the changes will be subject to an administration fee of A$100 as well as any (c) c ancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a Company at the time of booking. This is to ensure that the Passenger can applicable rate changes or extra costs incurred as well as any costs incurred be carried safely and in accordance with all applicable safety requirements. full refund of all monies you have paid to us save for amendment fees. by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our In order to ensure that the Carrier can provide the necessary assistance and suppliers. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If you fail there are no issues relating to the design of the Vessel or port infrastructure to the departure date that changes are made. Where we are unable to to do so we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or and equipment including port terminals which may make it impossible to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we alternative booking arrangements. The above options are not available carry out the embarkation, disembarkation or carriage of the Passenger will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable. If where any change made is a minor one. If we have to make a significant in a safe or operationally feasible manner. The Carrier is not obliged to a customer is prevented from travelling it may be possible to transfer the change or cancel, we will pay you reasonable compensation if appropriate, provide any assistance or meet special requests unless the Carrier has booking to another suitable person provided that written notice is given. depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or agreed to do so in writing. If the Passenger cannot be carried safely and An administration fee will be charged, details available upon request. cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AT SEA Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. 6. Our Responsibility (1) Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking Conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of “force majeure”. In these Booking Conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we, the Carrier or any supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control. The Company is not responsible for any improper or non-performance of any services forming part of the Cruise which are wholly attributable to the fault of the Passenger, the unforeseeable or unavoidable act or omission of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided under the Booking Conditions or Passage Contract; unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the Company and/or the Carrier or relevant supplier, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised including (but not limited to) an event of force majeure; or any event which the Company and/or the Carrier or relevant supplier could not even with all due care have foreseen or forestalled. (2) Subject to subclause (3), the Company will in no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the Passenger including but not limited to death, personal injury, loss of or damage to baggage or other property and any consequential or economic loss, whether or not arising from the negligence of the Company, its servants or agents, the Carrier or any other supplier. (3) Nothing in this clause shall be taken as an exclusion or modification of any term forming part of the Booking Conditions or the Passage Contract by the operation of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). In case of breach by the Company of such a term, the liability of the Company shall be limited to the amount of money representing the cost of providing the services to the Passenger under these Booking Conditions again. (4) If for any reason the exclusion of liability in clause (3) is declared invalid or unenforceable then the liability of the Company shall in that case be limited in accordance with the applicable limits contained in the International Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their baggage by sea adopted at Athens on the 13th day of December 1974, and all protocols to that Convention in force as at the date of the Passage Contract. Information concerning those limits is set out in the Passage Contract and is also available from the Company upon request or at www.imo.org. (5) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in these Booking Conditions, the Company shall not in any circumstances be liable to you for any loss or anticipated loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of use, loss of contract or other opportunity nor for any other consequential or indirect loss or damage of a similar nature. (6) You must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. You must also tell us and the Carrier or other supplier concerned about your claim or complaint as set out in clause 13 below. If asked to do so, you must transfer to us or our insurers any rights you have against the supplier or whoever else is responsible for your claim or complaint (if the person concerned is under 18, their parent or guardian must do so). You must also agree to cooperate fully with us and our insurers if we or our insurers want to enforce any rights which are transferred. 7. Suppliers’ Conditions Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. The Passage Contract governing your Cruise is set out below. 8. Passports, Visas, Health Formalities & Travel Documents It is your responsibility to check and fulfill the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We can only provide general information about this. You must check requirements for your own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates and your Doctor as applicable. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. You must notify us regarding next of kin details and any other important information we request before you travel. For international travel your passport must be valid for a full 6 months following your date of return to Australia. If you do not hold a valid 10 year Australian passport, please note it can take up to twelve weeks to obtain a new one. If you or any member of your party is not an Australian citizen or holds a non-Australian passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. You must ensure you have the correct travel documents in your possession before departure, failing which you will be liable for any costs, which you or we may incur as a result. Please note that, very occasionally, a last minute change may entail entering an additional country. Please note children
must now have their own passport. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit to travel and to take all necessary medication etc. with you. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. Any cancellation that arises due to visa/passport requirement will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed above. 9. Behaviour If in our opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, your behaviour or that of any member of your party is causing or is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any of our other guests or any third party or damage to property, or to cause a delay or diversion to transportation, we reserve the right to terminate your booking arrangements with us immediately. In the event of such termination our liability to you and/or your party will cease and you and/or your party will be required to leave your Cruise or other service immediately. We will have no further obligations to you and/or your party. No refunds for lost services will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of termination. You and/or your party may also be required to pay for loss and/or damage caused by your actions and we will hold you and each member of your party jointly and individually liable for any damage or losses caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or losses must be paid directly to the Carrier or other applicable supplier prior to departure from the service in question. If you fail to make payment, you will be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) subsequently made against us as a result of your actions together with all costs we incur in pursuing any claim against you. We cannot be held responsible for the actions or behaviour of other guests or individuals who have no connection with your booking arrangements or with us. 10. Insurance It is a condition of booking with us that you take out appropriate travel insurance. You are not permitted to travel with us without having adequate travel insurance in place. Your policy must include cover for cancellation charges and the cost of assistance, including repatriation, in an emergency and for all conditions including those which are preexisting and you must provide details of your policy to us upon request. 11. Prices Our current prices are calculated on exchange rates known on the 23 January 2014 (Source: Barclays Bank Plc). We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed, both on our website and in our brochures. We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. Please note that prices may go up and down at all times, and you will be notified of the final price of your chosen arrangements at the time of booking. Once the price of your chosen holiday has been confirmed by us, we will only increase or decrease it in the following circumstances. Price increases or decreases after booking will be passed on by way of a surcharge or refund. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out in this clause, if our costs increase or decrease as a result of transportation costs or dues, taxes or fees payable for services such as embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports increasing or decreasing or our costs increase or decrease as a result of any changes in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate the cost of your holiday. Even in the above cases, only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges), will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your holiday (excluding any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment charges) or alternatively purchase another holiday from us as referred to in “Changes and Cancellations by us”. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you want to cancel or purchase another holiday. If you do not tell us that you wish to do so within this period of time, we are entitled to assume that you will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of the holiday or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. We promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of the start of your holiday. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. 12. Timings & Delays Timings are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed, even if shown on tickets. They may be changed due to regulatory authority requirements, weather conditions, maintenance or technical reasons, and the ability of passengers to check in and board on time. Sometimes delays cannot be avoided but in such situations, in conjunction with our local agents or representatives, we will try to ensure your comfort during the course of any delay. 13. Complaints
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If there is a problem during your holiday, you must report it onboard immediately or to the relevant supplier, so that prompt efforts can be made to resolve the problem. In the unlikely event that a problem cannot be resolved at the time and you wish to complain, you must send us full written details within 28 days of your return. Failure to take either or both of these steps will prejudice our ability to resolve your problem and / or investigate it fully. In consequence, any right to compensation you may have will be extinguished or, at the very least, substantially reduced 14. Law & Jurisdiction This contract and all matters arising out of it are governed by Australian law. We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter which arises out of or in connection with this contract or your holiday will be dealt with by the Courts of Australia only 15. Special requests If you have any special request, you must advise us in writing at the time of booking. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the Carrier or other relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will be met unless we have specifically confirmed this in writing. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing from us that your request will be complied with (where it is possible for us to give this) if your request is important to you. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests. 16. Voyager Grade bookings Voyager Fares offer further savings on selected cruises. With these limited availability “cabin guarantees” your cabin number is not confirmed until approximately four weeks prior to sailing. Voyager categories are OG (oceanview twin), SG (suite oceanview twin). Please note that this booking facility can be withdrawn and reinstated at any point, as this offer is only intermittently available. 17. Sports & Recreational Activities and Equipment Passengers will have the option to utilise Carrier furnished equipment and to participate in various sports and recreational activities during the Cruise. These activities may include but are not limited to tender transfers, snorkelling and swimming (collectively “activities”). Passengers acknowledge that: (a) there are risks and dangers involved with his or her participation in activities, and that these can be dangerous activities that can result in serious injury or death, (b) The Company, the Carrier and the Vessel cannot guarantee the safety or welfare of Passengers in any activities and that the Carrier is merely providing equipment and instruction to enhance the Passenger’s enjoyment, (c) Passengers shall knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk of and shall indemnify the Company and the Carrier against any claims made by or on his or her behalf as a result of participating in activities, (d) Passengers shall acquire the training necessary to participate in activities and shall follow the rules and procedures maintained by the Carrier, (e) The Company and the Carrier shall accept no responsibility for Passenger’s failure to abide by governmental rules, regulations and restrictions concerning activities. (f) The Captain has sole discretion in deciding which Passengers can participate in activities depending on his and the Vessel doctor’s assessment of their physical ability, in relation to the weather, tides and other safety considerations at the time and (g) Passengers may be required to sign an Indemnity and Release before being allowed to participate in any activity. Important note: the information and prices shown in this brochure may have changed by the time you come to book your arrangements. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your chosen arrangements with us at the time of booking. Should we become aware of the need to revise information or prices, we may do so by informing you before we accept your booking. In this case the revised information or prices will be considered to form part of our contract with you as if they had originally been printed in our brochure.
Passage Contract These Terms and Conditions of Carriage set out the terms that govern the relationship, responsibilities and liabilities as between the Passenger and the Carrier and are BINDING ON THE PARTIES WHETHER YOU HAVE READ THEM OR NOT. Non-Transferability The Passage Contract is valid only for the Passenger or Passengers for whom it is issued, for the date and vessel indicated, or any substitute vessel, and is not transferable and sets out the terms that apply between the Passenger and the Carrier. 1. Definitions In these conditions and regulations the following expressions have the meaning hereby assigned to them: “Carrier” means the Owner or any Charterer, whether bareboat/demise Charterer, time charterer, subcharterer, or operator of the Vessel or provider of services or goods or
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AT SEA any other person, to the extent that each of the above acts as carrier or performing carrier (in accordance with the definition provided in the Athens Convention). In these conditions and regulations the following expressions have the meaning hereby assigned to them: “Carrier” means the Owner or any Charterer, whether bareboat/demise Charterer, time charterer, subcharterer, or operator of the Vessel or provider of services or goods or any other person, to the extent that each of the above acts as carrier or performing carrier (in accordance with the definition provided in the Athens Convention). “Luggage” means any baggage, packages, suitcases, trunks, effects articles, matters or things belonging to or carried by any Passenger, including cabin luggage, hand luggage, articles worn by or carried on the persons of the Passenger, or deposited with the purser for safe custody, vehicles and any other property whatsoever. “Master” means the master of the Vessel at any given point in time. “Passenger” includes the Purchaser of the Passage Contract and any person or persons named on the relevant Booking Form and passage ticket (including children), his or her or their guardians, executors, personal representatives, heirs and children or persons travelling with him or her or in his or her care. “Passage Contract” means the contract of carriage that the Passenger has entered into with the Carrier, on these Terms and Conditions of Carriage. “Shore Excursion” means any excursion offered for sale by the Carrier for which a separate charge is payable, whether booked prior to commencement of the cruise or on board the Vessel. “Vessel” means the vessel named in the relevant passage contract or any substituted vessel owned or chartered or operated or controlled by the Carrier. 2. Headings: In these conditions and regulations headings are for convenience only and are not to be used as an aid to construction. 3. Liability Exemption of Liability 3.1. The Carrier shall in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the Passenger or any other party in respect of any detention, delay, over carriage, interruptions or alterations or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused. Liability for Death, Injury and/or Loss of or Damage to Luggage 3.2. The liability (if any) of the Carrier for death and/or personal injury to passengers and/or the loss of or damage to luggage during the Passage shall be determined in accordance with the Terms and Provisions of the International Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea adopted at Athens on the 13th day of December 1974 and Amended on the 1st November 2002 (hereinafter called the Athens Convention). 3.3. The provisions of the Athens Convention are hereby expressly incorporated into the Terms and Conditions of Carriage. 3.4. A copy of the Athens Convention is available on request. You may download a copy from the Internet at www.imo.org/home.hmtl. 3.5. It is presumed under the Athens Convention that the Carrier has delivered luggage undamaged to a Passenger unless written notice is given by the Passenger within the following periods: (i) In the case of apparent damage before or at the time of disembarkation or redelivery. (ii) In the case of damage which is not apparent or loss of luggage within 15 days from the disembarkation or delivery, or from the date which such redelivery should have taken place. 3.6. The Carrier is not liable for loss of or damage to cash, negotiable security, jewellery, ornaments, works of art or any other valuables unless deposited with the Carrier specifically for the purposes of safekeeping. In those circumstances the Carrier’s liability will still be limited to the amounts payable under the Convention. 4. Limitation of Liability Limits of Liability 4.1. T he Carrier’s liability in relation to death and/or personal injury is limited and shall in no circumstances whatsoever exceed the limits of liability as set out under the Athens Convention which are currently 46,666 SDRs. (approximately A$69,227) 4.2. In relation to loss of or damage to cabin baggage the Carrier’s liability is limited to 833 SDRs (approximately A$1,236) In respect of luggage other than cabin luggage, the Carrier’s liability is limited to 1,200 SDRs (approximately A$1,780) per Passenger per Carriage. 4.3. In respect of valuables deposited with the Carrier, the Carrier’s liability will not under any circumstances exceed 1,200 SDRs (approximately A$1,780). 4.4 SDRs are a monetary unit of the International Monetary Fund and current exchanges rates can be found in major financial newspapers or at www.rba.gov.au. The above referenced approximate conversion rates are based on exchange rates as of 1 February 2013. 5. Deductibles 5.1. T he Passenger hereby expressly agrees that any damages payable by the Carrier shall be reduced by the deductibles set out in Article 8, paragraph 4 of the Athens Convention.
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Global Limitation of Liability 8.1 In addition to the restrictions and exemptions from the liability provided in the Terms and Conditions of Carriage, the Carrier shall have the full benefit of any applicable laws providing for limitation and/or exoneration of liability (including without limitation, the laws of the Vessel’s flag in respect of liability of/or the global limitation on damages recoverable from the Carrier) and nothing in these Terms and Conditions of Carriage is intended to operate to limit or deprive the Carrier of any such statutory or otherwise limitation or exoneration of liability. The servants and/or agents of the Carrier shall have the full benefit of all such provisions relating to the limitation of liability. 9. Period of Liability of Carrier 9.1 Any responsibility of the Carrier hereunder is limited to the period(s) while the Passenger and/or his or her Luggage are on board the Vessel and/or any tenders and/or property owned or then being operated by the Carrier and all the conditions and regulations hereof shall be and remain in full force and effect during all periods when the Carrier is under any responsibility to the Passenger for any reason whatsoever. 10. Time Limits 10.1 The time in which a claim may be brought under the Athens Convention is limited to a period of 2 years from the date of disembarkation and as set out in Article 16 of the Athens Convention. 11. Potential non-applicability of exemptions etc 11.1 Without prejudice to the provisions of clauses 3 and 4 hereof, if any claim is brought against the Carrier in any jurisdiction where the applicable exemptions and limitations incorporated in these Conditions of Carriage are held to be legally unenforceable, then the Carrier shall not be liable for death, injury, illness, damage, delay or other loss or detriment to person or property arising out of any cause of whatsoever nature not shown to have been caused by the Carrier’s own negligence or fault. 11.2 Nothing in this clause shall be taken as an exclusion or modification of any term forming part of the Passage Contract by the operation of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). In case of breach by the Carrier of such a term, the liability of the Carrier shall be limited to the amount of money representing the cost of providing the services to the Passenger under this Passage Contract again. 12 Application of exemptions etc. to servants and agents of Carrier 12.1 Without prejudice to the other provisions hereof, all rights, exemptions from and limitation of liability, defences and immunities of whatsoever nature and the choice of law and jurisdiction provisions referred to in these Conditions of Carriage applicable to the Carrier shall in all respects extend to protect and apply to the benefit of any employees, servants or agents of the Carrier acting in the course of or in connection with their employment so that in no circumstances shall any such servant or agent as a result of so acting be under any liability to any Passenger or to any such person or child greater than or different from that of the Carrier and for the purpose of the foregoing the Carrier is or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf and for the benefit of all persons who are or may be its employees, servants or agents from time to time. 13. Independent sub-contractors 13.1 No liability of any nature whatsoever shall attach to the Carrier in connection with or arising out of negligent acts or omissions of independent sub-contractors on board the Vessel and/or ashore, including, but not limited to, casino, photo and beauty salon concessionaires. 13.2 P assenger acknowledges that the various shops and services on board the ship are run by independent contractors and goods and services purchased by the Passenger from these facilities do not form part of the Contract with the Carrier. The Passenger acknowledge that the ship’s masseuse, barber, hairdresser, manicurist, fitness or videographer, art auctioneer, gift shop personnel, or other providers of personal services are employees of independent contractors and the Carrier is not responsible for their actions. Independent contractors, their employees or assistants are not agents, servants or employees of the Carrier and have no authority to act on behalf of the Carrier. 14. Reporting of Accidents: 14.1 The Carrier shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of any claim arising from an accident, which was not reported by the Passenger to the Master while on board the Vessel. 15. Submission of claims 15.1 The Carrier shall not be under any liability in respect of any claim whatsoever unless written notice of the claim is presented to the
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Carrier within six months from the date on which the claim arose and unless a suit or action is brought within one year from that date (with the exception of claims brought under the Athens Convention which shall be brought within a two-year period specified in Article 16 of the Athens Convention). After the expiry of the said period any suit or action shall be time-barred. 16. Shore Excursions 16.1. The Passage Contract including limitation of liability is applicable to the Shore Excursions purchased whether in the form of a ticket, coupon or voucher, whether prior to embarkation or from the Carrier after embarkation. 17. Passengers not participating in Shore Excursions 17.1. Passengers who do not participate in Shore Excursions organised by the Carrier and/or the Carrier’s agents, but who nevertheless opt to disembark the Vessel at any one or more port(s) of call, will do so entirely at their own risk and the Carrier shall be exempt from any liability in respect of any loss, damage, expense, inconvenience, sickness or injury of whatever kind or death whenever and however and by whomsoever caused of or to such Passenger or to any person or child travelling with him or her or in his or her care or of or to any Luggage carried by such Passenger from the time that the Passenger disembarks until the Passenger re-embarks aboard the Vessel. 18. Onward destinations; breaking journey 18.1. W here Passengers are booked to proceed to a destination not served by the Vessel on which they are proceeding or leave the Vessel with the Carrier’s permission at one point to rejoin it or another vessel at another port, they must comply with and be bound by the general regulations for the time being in force of the carrier of such other vessel and also by any regulations in force for the time being at any ports called at where they may wish to disembark. Passengers cannot break the journey except with the permission of the Carrier and of any other transport company particularly concerned. 19. Pregnancy 19.1. Pregnant women are highly recommended to seek medical advice prior to travel at any stage of their pregnancy. The Carrier cannot for safety reasons carry pregnant Passengers who will be 28 weeks or more pregnant by the end of the Cruise. The Carrier reserves the right to request a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to refuse passage if the Carrier and/or the Master are not satisfied that the Passenger will be safe during the passage. The Vessel’s doctor is not qualified to deliver babies onboard or to offer pre or post natal treatment and no responsibility is accepted by the Carrier in respect of the ability to provide such services or equipment 19.2. Failure to inform the Carrier and the Vessel’s doctor will release the Carrier from any liability to the pregnant Passenger. 19.3. Pregnant passengers are referred to the section herein headed “Medical Treatment” for information regarding the medical facilities on board. 19.4. The ship’s doctor is not qualified to deliver babies or to offer pre or post natal treatment and no responsibility is accepted by the Carrier in respect of the inability to provide such services or equipment. . 20. Fitness to Travel 20.1. The Passenger represents and warrants that the passenger is fit to travel and that the Passenger’s conduct will not impair the safety of the Vessel or inconvenience the other Passengers. 20.2. If it appears to the Carrier and/or the Master of the ship that a passenger is for any reason whatsoever unfit to travel or likely to endanger his/her health or safety or endanger the health or safety or impair the comfort of others onboard or feels likely to be refused permission to land at any port or to render the company liable for his/her maintenance, support or repatriation, then the Carrier and/ or the Master of the ship shall be entitled at any time to take any of the following courses as appear appropriate to them namely: (i) To refuse to embark or disembark the passenger at any particular port. (ii) To disembark the Passenger at any port. (iii) To transfer the Passenger from one berth to another. (iv) To confine the Passenger to a cabin or to the ship’s hospital or other appropriate place on the Vessel. (v) T o administer first aid and administer any drug, medicine or other substance or to admit and/or confine the passenger to a hospital or other similar institution at any port, provided that the Master considers that any such steps are necessary. 20.3. Where a Passenger is refused embarkation or is disembarked the Carrier shall not be liable for any loss or expense caused to the Passenger nor shall the Passenger be entitled to any compensation. 20.4. The Vessel has a limited number of cabins equipped for disabled persons. Not all areas of or equipment on the Vessel are accessible to disabled persons or suitable for access to disabled persons. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse passage to anyone who has failed to notify it of such disabilities or who in the Carrier’s and/or Master’s opinion is unfit for travel or anyone whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others onboard. 20.5. P assengers who need assistance and or have special requests or need special facilities or equipment must notify the Carrier at the
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AT SEA time of booking including but not limited to reduced mobility or any Disability, of any Passengers in the booking which may require special arrangements, medical equipment/ supplies, care or assistance during the Cruise, embarkation or disembarkation or at the port terminals and of any specific needs with regards to accommodation, seating or services required and whether they need to bring any specific medical equipment on board or assistance animals on board. This is to ensure that Passengers can be carried safely and in accordance with all applicable safety requirements established by law and to ensure that embarkation, disembarkation and carriage of the Passenger can be carried out in a safe and operationally feasible manner (for further details see paragraph 21 below). The Carrier is not obliged to provide any assistance or meet special requests unless the Carrier has guaranteed provision of these services to the Passenger in writing. 20.6. Those Passengers confined to wheelchairs must furnish their own standard size wheelchairs and must be accompanied by a travelling companion fit and able to assist them. The ship’s wheelchairs are available for emergency use only. 20.7. Any Passenger who has any form of mental or physical disability or who is experiencing any form of mental or physical illness either of which disability or illness could effect his or her fitness for travel must submit prior to sailing a doctor’s certificate certifying the Passenger’s fitness to travel. 20.8. Any Passenger who embarks, or allows any other Passenger for whom he or she is responsible to embark, when he or she or such other Passenger is suffering from any sickness, disease, injury or infirmity, bodily or mental, or to his or her knowledge has been exposed to any infection or contagious disease, or for any other reason is likely to impair the health, safety or reasonable comfort of other persons on board, or for any reason is refused permission to land at his or her port of destination, shall be responsible for any loss or expense incurred by the Carrier, or the Master, directly or indirectly in consequence of such sickness, disease, injury, infirmity, exposure or refusal or permission to land, unless, in the case of sickness, disease, injury, infirmity or exposure, the same has been declared in writing to the Carrier or the Master, before embarkation and consent in writing of the Carrier or the Master, to such embarkation has been obtained. 21. Disability Provisions 21.1 Person with Reduced Mobility’ means any person whose mobility when using transport is reduced as a result of any physical disability (sensory or locomotor, permanent or temporary), intellectual or psychosocial disability or impairment, or any other cause of disability or impairment or as a result of age, and whose situation needs appropriate attention and adaptation to his/her particular needs for the services made available to all passengers. 21.2 The Carrier’s priority is always the comfort and safety of its passengers and in order to achieve this the Passenger is asked at the time booking to provide as much detail as possible of the matters given below so that the carrier can consider its obligation to carry the Passenger in a safe or operationally feasible manner, taking into account any issues relating to the design of the Passenger ship or port infrastructure and equipment including port terminal which may make it impossible to carry out the embarkation, disembarkation or carriage of the Passenger which may have an impact on the Passenger’s safety and comfort.
personal care or supervision must be organised by the Passenger and at the Passenger’s expense. The vessel is unable to provide respite services, one-to-one personal care or supervision or any other form of care for physical or psychiatric or other conditions. 22. Accompanying Person 22.1 Where the Carrier considers strictly necessary for the safety of the Passenger, it may require the Disabled Person or Persons with Reduced Mobility to be accompanied by another person who is capable of providing the assistance required by the Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility. This requirement will be based entirely on the Carrier assessing the need of the Passenger on grounds of safety and may vary from vessel to vessel and/or itinerary to itinerary. 22.2The Carrier reserves the right to refuse to carry the Passenger or any person travelling in their booking who in the opinion of the Carrier is unfit to travel or whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others on the Cruise on the grounds of safety. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse to carry the Passenger or any person travelling in their booking who has failed to adequately notify the Carrier of any Disabilities or needs the with regard to accommodation, seating or for assistance, to bring medical equipment on board the vessel or services required from the terminal operator. If the Passenger or the person travelling in their booking do not agree with a decision of the Carrier then the Passenger or the person travelling in their booking must provide a complaint in writing with all supporting evidence to the Carrier and the matter will be considered by a Senior Manager 22.3 For the safety and comfort of the Passenger or any person travelling in their booking, if the Passenger or any person in their booking become aware between the date of booking the Package and the date of commencement of the Package that the Passenger or they will require special care or assistance as detailed above then the Passenger and they are asked to inform the Carrier immediately in order for the Carrier to make an informed assessment whether or not the Passenger or any person travelling in their booking requiring such special care or assistance can be carried in a safe or operationally feasible manner. 22.4 Not all areas of or equipment on the Vessel are accessible to disabled persons or suitable for access to disabled persons. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse passage to anyone who has failed to notify it of such disabilities or who in the Carrier’s and/or Master’s opinion is unfit for travel or anyone whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others onboard. 22.5 The Carrier is not obliged to provide any assistance or meet special requests unless the Carrier has guaranteed provision of these services to the Passenger in writing. 23. Charges for Medical Attention etc 23.1 All health, medical or other special or personal services provided in connection with the cruise are provided solely for the convenience and benefit of the Passenger, who may be charged for such services. 23.2 In the event that medical attendance of any kind or ambulance assistance (whether on shore, at sea or by air) is required and is provided or ordered by the Carrier or the Master or the physician on call (if any), the Passenger concerned shall be liable for the full charge or cost thereof and shall indemnify the Carrier upon first demand for any costs incurred by the Carrier, its servants or agents.
21.3 The Passenger is asked to provide full details at the time of booking if the Passenger is unwell, infirm, disabled or has reduced mobility:-
23.3 Passengers who by reason of illness or through any other cause require special or extra accommodation, or special or extra attention, in the course of the voyage and not originally provided for, will be charged accordingly for the same.
(a) If the Passenger requires a special Disabled cabin, since there are a limited number of these available and since the company would like to, wherever possible, accommodate the Passenger so that the Passenger is comfortable and safe for the duration of the cruise.
24. Medical Treatment 24.1. The Passenger acknowledges that whilst there is a qualified doctor onboard it is the Passenger’s obligation and responsibility to seek medical assistance if necessary during the cruise.
(b) If the Passenger has any special seating requirements.
24.2. The ship’s doctor is not a specialist and the ship’s medical centre is not required to be and is not equipped to the same standards as a land based hospital. The Vessel carries medical supplies and equipment in accordance with its flag state requirements. Neither the Carrier nor the doctor shall be liable to the Passenger as a result of any inability to treat any medical condition as a result.
(c) If the Passenger needs to bring any medical equipment on board. 21.4 The Carrier can refuse to accept a booking or subsequently embark any Passenger on the grounds of safety taking into account the provisions of applicable law including the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. It is important that the fullest information is provided by the Passenger at the time of booking. 21.5 Where strictly necessary in order to meet with applicable safety requirements, the Carrier may require a Passenger with a Disability or Reduced Mobility to be accompanied by another person who is fit and able to assist them in day to day tasks and capable of providing the assistance required by the Passenger. This requirement will be based on safety grounds and may vary from ship to ship and/or Itinerary to Itinerary. Examples of Passengers who may fall into this category include Passengers with limited mobility or who require assistance with personal care including feeding. The assessment of whether or not it is strictly necessary for a Passenger to be accompanied will be based on information provided at the time of booking. 21.6 If the Passenger has any particular conditions, Disability or Reduced Mobility which require personal care or supervision then such
24.3. In the event of illness or accident Passengers may have to be landed ashore by the Carrier and/or Master for medical treatment. The Carrier makes no representations regarding the quality of medical treatment at any port of call or at the place at which the passenger is landed. Passengers are advised to take out insurance covering medical treatment. The Carrier accepts no responsibility whatsoever in relation to medical facilities provided ashore. 24.4. Medical facilities and standards vary from port to port. The Carrier makes no representations or warranties in relation to the standard of medical treatment ashore. 25.Medical Equipment In relation to medical equipment which the Passenger intends to bring on board it is the responsibility of the Passenger to arrange delivery to the docks prior to departure of all medical equipment. 25.2 The requirement for Passengers to notify the Carrier at the time of booking if they need to have medical equipment on board is to
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ensure that the medical equipment can be carried and/or carried safely by the Carrier. 25.3 It is the Passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all medical equipment is in good working order and for arranging enough equipment and supplies to last the entire voyage. The ship does not carry any replacement and access to shore side care and equipment may be difficult and expensive. Save where the Carrier agrees in writing each passenger is limited to two items of medical equipment with a combined value not exceeding A$3,300 per cabin. 25.4 Passengers must be able to operate all equipment. If there are any particular conditions, Disabled or Reduced Mobility which require personal care or supervision then such personal care or supervision must be organized by the Passenger and at the Passenger’s expense. The vessel is unable to offer respite services, one to one personal care or supervision or any other form of carer of physical or psychiatric or other conditions. 25.5 It is important that Passengers contact the manufacturer or Supplier to ensure that any medical equipment they are intending to bring on board is safe to use. It is the responsibility of the Passenger to arrange delivery to the Ship prior to departure of all medical equipment and to notify the Carrier prior to booking if they need to have medical equipment on board so that Carrier can ensure that the medical equipment can be carried and/or carried safely. It is the Passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all medical equipment is in good working order and for arranging enough equipment and supplies to last the entire voyage. The ship does not carry any replacement and access to shore side care and equipment may be difficult and expensive. Guests must be able to operate all equipment. 25.6 S ome ports of call are anchorage ports, and physical conditions may preclude Passengers with Disability and/or reduced mobility from going ashore. This decision must be made by the Captain of the Vessel based on safety and is binding. 26. Minors 26.1. T he Carrier does not accept unaccompanied minors under 18 years on the date of outward travel and children will not be allowed to embark unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children on board should be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times and are welcome at activities on board or at Shore Excursions provided that a parent or guardian is present. Children cannot remain on board if their parent(s) or guardian go(es) ashore. 26.2. Every adult passenger travelling with any minor passenger whether or not listed shall be responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the minor passengers. The adult passengers shall be liable to the Carrier and shall reimburse it for loss, damage or delay sustained by the Carrier because of any act or omission of the passenger or minor passenger. 26.3. Minor Passengers are subject to all the Terms contained in these Conditions of Carriage. 27. Conduct 27.1. The Passenger agrees to abide by the Carrier’s company’s rules and regulations and all orders and directions of the Master and the Vessel’s officers. 27.2. The Passenger must report all accidents in which he/she is involved or witnesses on board the vessel, the gangway and/ or its tenders to the Carrier immediately and shall complete all necessary documents and provide such statements or assistance to the Vessel’s officers as may be requested by them and/or any enforcing authorities and or government agencies. 27.3. Expenses of any kind including fines or penalties or duties or other charges incurred by the Carrier and attributable to the Passenger’s failure to comply with the regulations of the Vessel or any government or authority shall be paid to the Carrier by the Passenger on demand. 27.4. The Passenger shall be liable to the company and to the Carrier and shall reimburse it for all loss, damage or delay sustained by the Carrier because of any act or omission of the passenger. 28. Dangerous Goods or Articles 28.1. T he Passenger shall not bring on board the Vessel any goods or articles of an inflammable or dangerous nature, nor any controlled or prohibited substance. To do so shall be a breach of these conditions and regulations and shall render the Passenger strictly liable to the Carrier for any injury, loss, damage or expense and/or to indemnify the Carrier against any claim, fine or penalty arising from such breach (including but not limited to legal and other professional costs incurred in dealing with such claims, or proceedings in respect of fines or penalties on a full indemnity basis). The Passenger may also be liable for statutory fines and/or penalties. The Master (or any other officer delegated for the purpose) shall be entitled at all times to enter and/or search the cabin, Luggage (whether or not in the cabin), other property or person of any Passenger who the Master believes may be in breach of this clause. 28.2. The Passenger will in any event be liable for any injury, loss or damage occasioned by the breach and to indemnify the Carrier against any claim in respect thereof.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE AT SEA 29. Safety & Security 29.1. The health and safety of the Vessel and all those onboard is of paramount consideration. Passengers must pay attention to and comply with all regulations and notices relating to the safety of the Vessel, her crew and Passengers, the terminal facilities and immigration requirements. 29.2. Passengers must at all times conduct themselves in a manner, which respects the safety and privacy of other persons onboard. 29.3. Passengers must comply with any reasonable request made by any member of staff, the Master or his Officers. 29.4. No firearms or other weapons of any nature shall be brought onboard the Vessel. The Master and/or the Carrier have the right to confiscate, detain or otherwise deal with such weapons. 29.5.It may be necessary for security reasons for servants or agents of the Carrier to search passengers and/or the baggage and goods travelling with them. The passenger agrees to allow such search upon being requested by the Master of the ship or other authorised servants or agents of the Carrier to do so. The passenger further agrees to the removal, confiscation or destruction of any object, which may in the opinion of the Carrier impair the safety of the Vessel or cause inconvenience to the passengers. 29.6. All passengers must take care for their safety whilst walking on outside decks. Passengers and children should not run around the decks or other parts of the Vessel. 29.7 Passengers must attend all mandatory safety briefings and muster drills at the commencement of the Cruise and any subsequent briefings or drills ordered by the ship’s officers during the Cruise. Passengers shall comply with all onboard health and safety policies and procedures and shall familiarise themselves with the nature and character of the ship, as well as all emergency exits to assist with a safe evacuation of the ship in the case of an emergency. 29.7. Passenger’s luggage must not be left unaccompanied at any time. Unaccompanied luggage may be removed and destroyed. 31. Liquor 31.1. Where the fare paid by a Passenger includes victualling, it does not also include wines, spirits, beer, mineral waters or other liquors. These are available for purchase on board at fixed prices and Passengers are not permitted to take on board any such liquors for use during the voyage whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise. 31.2. The Carrier and/or its servants and/or agents may confiscate alcohol brought onboard by Passengers. Such alcohol will be returned to the Passengers at the end of the cruise. 31.3. The Carrier and/or its servants and/or agents may refuse to serve a Passenger alcohol or further alcohol where in their reasonable opinion the Passenger is likely to be a danger and/or a nuisance to himself, other Passengers and/or the Vessel.. 32. Visas 32.1. (a) A ll passports, visas and other travel documents required for embarkation and disembarkation at all ports are the responsibility of the Passenger. (b) T he Passenger, or if a child under the age of 18, its parents or guardian, shall be liable to the Carrier for any fines or penalties imposed on the Vessel or Carrier by any authorities for the Passenger’s failure to observe or comply with local governmental laws or regulations, including requirements relating to immigration, customs or excise. 32.2. The Carrier reserves the right to check and record details of such documentation. The Carrier makes no representation and gives no warranties as to the correctness of any documentation, which is checked. Passengers are strongly advised to check for all legal requirements for travelling aboard and at the various ports to include the requirement of Visas, emigration, customs and health. 33. Payments for extras 33.1. Any account for purchase of liquors, or of any other extras whatsoever, including medical attention, must be settled in full, before the Passenger concerned leaves the Vessel, in any currency in general use on board at the time of payment. . 34. Occupation of berths and cabins 34.1. No berth or cabin is to be occupied by a Passenger without application to the appointed agent on shore, or to the purser on board. A Passenger occupying a cabin of two or more berths on the departure of the Vessel (unless he or she has paid an additional sum for its exclusive occupation) shall not object to the vacant berth or berths being subsequently filled. 34.2. The Master or the Carrier may, if in his or their opinion it becomes advisable or necessary to do so, at any time transfer a Passenger from one berth to another, adjusting the passage money accordingly. . 35. Maintenance during delay or overstaying 35.1 If the Vessel is delayed by any cause whatsoever beyond the Carrier’s control, the Carrier shall be entitled to charge Passengers for their maintenance at current rates for every day of the delay. 35.2 If for any reason whatsoever Passengers remain on board after the arrival of the Vessel at their port of destination, the Carrier will
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require Passengers to pay for their maintenance at current rates for every night they remain on board. 36. Premature termination of the Cruise 36.1 At any time either before or after the commencement of the Voyage, and whether or not the Vessel may have deviated or have proceeded beyond the port of destination, the Carrier may, by notice in writing to the Passenger, or by advertisement in the press or on board the Vessel, or by other suitable means, terminate forthwith this Cruise:- (i) if the performance or further performance thereof is hindered or prevented by causes beyond the control of the Carrier; or (ii) if the Master or the Carrier considers that such termination is for any reason whatsoever necessary for the management of the Vessel or the Carrier. 36.2 If the Voyage is so terminated then the Carrier will not have any liability to the Passenger. . 37. Omission of ports of call 37.1. The Vessel may omit to call at any port or ports or to land or embark Passengers or their Luggage if the Master or the Carrier considers that the omission is for any reason whatsoever necessary for the management of the Vessel or of the Carrier. When by reason of such omission, or by reason of quarantine restrictions, or restrictions of any other kind, Passengers are unable to land at the port to which they are booked and are carried to a port beyond, they may be charged additional passage money for the conveyance to the port at which they land. . 38. Route, deviation etc. 38.1. T The Vessel may proceed by any route, normal or otherwise and call at ports in any order and the Carrier may for any reason, at any time and without prior notice cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call, or tow and assist any other vessel or substitute another vessel for whatever reason and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to the Passenger by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation. 39. Compliance with government directions 39.1. The Carrier or the Master shall have the liberty to comply with any order or directions as to departure, arrival, routes, ports of call, stoppages, transhipment, discharge or destination, or otherwise, howsoever given by any government or any department thereof, or by any person acting or purporting to act with the authority of any government or any department thereof, or by any war risk insurance association working under any government scheme in which the Vessel may be entered, and nothing done or not done under such orders or directions shall be deemed a deviation. 40. Alteration of sailing and arrival dates s 40.1. Any dates and/or times specified in any time-tables or otherwise, which may be issued by the Carrier are only approximate and may be altered by the Carrier at any time and to such extent as is considered necessary in the interest of the voyage as a whole. . 41. Transfer to other transport 41.1. If the Vessel shall be prevented or hindered by any cause whatsoever from sailing or proceeding in the ordinary course, the Carrier shall be entitled to transfer the Passenger either to any other vessel or, with the consent of the Passenger, to any other means of transportation bound for the Passenger’s place of destination 42. Luggage 42.1 The Passenger must pack all Luggage in substantial suitcases or trunks, fastened securely with case locks and strapped or roped to give added protection against damage or pilferage and clearly labelled with the Passenger’s name and address 42.2 Luggage of Passengers must only contain their clothing and similar personal effects. 42.3 The packages for storage in each cabin must not exceed 75cm in length, 58cm in width, and 23cm in depth. Only one such package per Passenger may be kept in each cabin. 42.4 The Carrier shall have a lien upon and a right to sell, by auction or otherwise, without notice to the Passenger, any Luggage or other property belonging to any Passenger in satisfaction of unpaid monies or of any other monies which may in any way have become due by the Passenger to the Carrier or to its servants, agents or representatives.
furnishings, machinery, equipment or any part thereof or prohibited by the terms of this Contract or by any relevant law. 43.3 The Passenger agrees to submit to such search upon being so requested by the Master. 43.4 Any member of the Carrier and/or Master’s staff or crew shall be entitled to enter a Passenger’s cabin to carry out necessary inspection, maintenance or repair work or for any other purpose associated therewith. 44. Deposit of valuables 44.1 P assengers may hand to the purser for safe custody, money, watches, jewellery or other valuables, declaring the value thereof. For articles so deposited the purser will give a written receipt. In the event of loss of or damage to such valuables the Carrier shall only be liable up to the limit provided in paragraph 3 of Article 8 of the Athens Convention. 44.2 The purser will also accept such articles in sealed packages, without charge, and will give a written receipt; but in this case neither he nor the Carrier will accept responsibility for loss of or damage to the deposited articles howsoever occurring. 45. Passenger’s liability for damage 45.1. The Passenger shall be liable for and shall reimburse the Carrier for any damage to the Vessel and/or its furnishings or equipment or any other property of the Carrier caused by any wilful or negligent act or omission by the Passenger or any person for whom the Passenger is responsible, including, but not limited to, children under the age of 18 travelling with the Passenger. 46. General Average 46.1. T he Passenger is not liable in respect of his or her Luggage or personal effects to pay, nor entitled to receive any General Average contribution. However, other merchandise on board, whether accompanied or unaccompanied, will contribute to General Average. 47. No authority to vary conditions 47.1. No person other than a Director of the Carrier has authority to vary these conditions and regulations and no such variation shall be of any effect unless it is in writing signed by such Director 50. Place of proceedings 50.1.Any action, suit or proceedings against the Carrier and/or its employees and/or the Vessel shall, unless the Carrier expressly agrees otherwise in writing, be brought in the Courts of Greece. 51. Law applicable: 51.1. All disputes and matters howsoever arising between the Passenger and the Carrier in connection with the Carriage including, but without limitation, the execution of this Carriage, these Conditions and/or anything done by the Carrier pursuant to or in connection with the provisions thereof, shall be subject to the Laws of Greece to the exclusion of any other law. 52. Conditions Severable 52.1. Each of the provisions contained in these conditions and regulations shall be severable and if any of such provisions should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable the remaining provisions shall nevertheless have full force and effect. 53. Applicability of Athens Convention 53.1. If the carriage provided hereunder is not an “international carriage” as defined in Article 2 of the Athens Convention or the Vessel is being used as a floating hotel, the remaining provisions of the Athens Convention shall apply to this Contract and be deemed to be incorporated herein, mutatis mutandis. Cruise & Maritime Voyages is distributed in Australia by Discovery Travel Centre Pty Ltd (trading as Cruiseco), 506 Miller Street, Cammeray NSW 2062 License No. 2TA001284 ABN12001934461
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43. Search of Luggage etc 43.1 The Passenger, in the interest of international security and safety at sea and in the interest of the convenience of the other Passengers, agrees and hereby consents to a search being made of the Passenger’s person, cabin, Luggage, other property and/or valuables whether physically, by way of screening, scanning or otherwise, by any servant, agent or independent contractor of the Carrier, prior to embarkation and/or at any other time during the cruise. 43.2 The Passenger agrees to the sequestration of any property following a search or otherwise, which may, in the opinion of the Carrier, Master and/or any officers on board the Vessel, be likely in any way, to inconvenience, endanger or impair health, safety or reasonable comfort of any person or persons whether on board or not, or endanger or impair the safety of the Vessel and/or her fittings,
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TESTIMONIALS “We would like to congratulate you on the excellence of every aspect of the cruise. The crew were most pleasant and respectful at all times. The food was incredibly delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family. The cleanliness of the ship was impeccable. The evening shows were very professional and extremely enjoyable. We cannot believe we had such a quality holiday at such an affordable price.”
“Just back from the Australia Day long weekend with friends. What a fantastic weekend had by all. Great food, no complaints at all...can’t wait to do it again. All the staff were magnificent.”
Linda, Maddington WA “Had the best holiday aboard the Astor Cruise Ship, can’t wait for the next one!”
Trevor, Kelmscott WA
Tracy, Yangebup WA
“Fantastic food, fantastic crew, fantastic entertainment, fantastic time, can’t wait to go again!”
“Had a great time on the New Year’s cruise, best ever!”
Karen, Fremantle WA
“The entertainment crew were so much fun!”
Helen, Waikiki WA
Deirdre, Lynwood WA “Thank you Astor and staff. My husband and I had a wonderful time on board with you all on the short break cruise. The Staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful. The Entertainment by the staff was fantastic. The food and everything was just great.”
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ASTOR 2014 - 2015 Australian Cruise Calendar Sail Date
Cr No. Itinerary
Nights Departs
5-Nov-14
A501
Southbound Voyage to Australia: London (UK), Le Havre (France), Lisbon (Portugal), Tenerife, (Canary Island), Porto Grande (Cape Verde), Georgetown, (Ascension Island), Jamestown (South Africa), Cape Town, (South Africa), Mossel Bay (South Africa), Durban (South Africa), Pointe des Galets (Reunion), Port Louis (Mauritius), Fremantle
13-Dec-14
A502
In Port Welcome Party: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
14-Dec-14
A503
In Port Party Event: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
15-Dec-14
A504
Southern Explorer: Fremantle, Esperance, Albany, Fremantle
20-Dec-14
A505
Merry Christmas Bali: Fremantle, Bali (Indonesia), Fremantle
10
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Tilbury
18
In Port - Fremantle
20
1
In Port - Fremantle
20
5
Fremantle
21
Fremantle
21
1
30-Dec-14
A506
Happy New Year: Fremantle, at sea, Fremantle
3
Fremantle
22
2-Jan-15
A507
Summer Short Break: Fremantle, at sea, Fremantle
3
Fremantle
22
5-Jan-15
A508
Summer in Bali: Fremantle, Bali (Indonesia), Fremantle
10
Fremantle
23
15-Jan-15
A509
In Port Party Event: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
1
In Port - Fremantle
23
16-Jan-15
A510
Summer Sailaway: Fremantle, at sea, Fremantle
3
Fremantle
24
19-Jan-15
A511
Costal Explorer: Fremantle, Esperence, Albany, Fremantle
5
Fremantle
24
24-Jan-15
A512
Australia Day Celebration: Fremantle, at sea, Fremantle
3
Fremantle
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27-Jan-15
A513
Grand Round Australia Voyage: Fremantle, Esperance, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Devonport, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Bali (Indonesia), Port Hedland, Exmouth, Fremantle
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Fremantle
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1-Mar-15
A514
Cruise the Coast: Fremantle, Esperence, Albany, Fremantle
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Fremantle
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6-Mar-15
A515
In Port Party Event: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
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In Port - Fremantle
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7-Mar-15
A516
Summer Escape: Fremantle, Esperence, Albany, Fremantle
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Fremantle
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12-Mar-15
A517
In Port Party Event: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
1
In Port - Fremantle
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13-Mar-15
A518
Weekend Celebration: Fremantle, at sea, Fremantle
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Fremantle
30
16-Mar-15
A519
Northbound Voyage via Africa: Fremantle, Port Louis (Mauritius), Pointe des Galets (Reunion), Durban (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Walvis Bay, (Namibia), Luanda (Angola), Sao Tome & Principe, Cotonou (Benin), Lome (Togo), Takoradi (Ghana), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Banjul (Gambia), Dakar (Senegal), Casablanca (Morocco), Lisbon (Portugal), Le Havre (France), London (UK)
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Fremantle
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A selection of Marco Polo sailings from the United Kingdom and Vienna I River Cruises from Amsterdam, Nuremberg and Budapest in 2014 can be found on pages 40 - 47 Please contact your travel agent, or visit www.cmvaustralia.com for more informations and to make a booking.
