Sights and sounds of Atlantis
A one-off voyage through myth and legend
Exciting new historical discoveries and recent improvements in sub-oceanic cruise technology mean Seafarer Cruises can offer you the once in a lifetime opportunity to sail back in time to explore the sights and sounds of Atlantis. This is a true exploration of ancient times with the following attractions all included in the price:
Clash of the Titans Experience: OMG there were so many of these guys and OMG how they bicker. We time our arrival at the Clash of the Titans Theme Park at opening time as the ructions they create often mean it has to close before coffee time. Also DO NOT MISS – I’m A Titan Get Me Out of Here, coming soon to Sky Atlantic.
Trojan Horse Racing: what’s not to like about a day at the races and the chance to invest a shilling on champion jockey Hector Piggot? After-race entertainment by local popular music ensemble Helen & her Troy Boys
The Eastern Med Explosion Extravaganza: We’re back in Ancient Santorini at the very moment the mother of all volcanic eruptions is about to happen. Will the earth move for you? Strap yourself in and find out!
A Dip in the Styx: if it’s Wednesday it must be the Underworld – we take you all the way to Hades and back for lunch at Charon’s River Café for an absolutely kebabulous lunch with fantastic waterfront views across Styx. Upon leaving please don’t take the ferry by mistakes.
Meet the Minotaurs: Due to extensive personal contacts we have a special arranged with King Minos Management (motto: ‘Man or Beast – it’s up to you’) for a visit to their Minotaur breeding farm where you can pet and feed the baby Minotettes. Ahhhh, bless!
Ask the Oracle: If you’ve got a burning question then don’t ask Vulcan – he gets a bit hot under the collar – save it up for your day trip to Delphi where you can pop your conundrum to the High Priestess of Apollo. (Don’t expect a straight answer as her GP, Hippocrates, is experimenting with her HRT dosage.
One Colossal Night Out: it’s the last night and all roads lead to Rhodes (so to speak,although technically we’ll still be at sea). Sailing between the legs of Colossus, who straddles the entrance to the harbour, we’ll dine at the Poseidon Grill (try the Trident special – three sticks of surf and turf and surf, or turf and surf and turf your way), have a flutter at the Golden Fleece Casino, and do drinks in Dionysus’ Den before dancing the night away in the Terpsichore Club.
Here’s the ship:
The Mega-Yacht Nozark, has been built to unique designs by her inventor and skipper Captain Agamemnon Keftadopolopolopolous to sail both above and below the surface of the seas and, as the photo shows, to even materialise on dry land. She is powered by RAVIE (a random virtual intuition engine) that second guesses where you want to go next. As such the running order of the itinerary is subject to variation. As is the duration of the cruise which, as Captain Keftadopolopolopolous says is ‘there and back for as long as it takes’.
Here’s the deal
- Departure date: June 31st
- Cruise must be booked when the clock strikes 13 on April 1st
- Cost of 1,000 silver drachma (no cheques or credit cards) includes all excursions
Join the Cuban Culture Club before the Americans arrive!
Nowhere is hotter this winter than Cuba. What’s more there is no better way to see it than on a cruise. The roads there are not great, the cars not reliable and most of the interesting cultural stuff is most accessible from harbours around the coast.
Take our Sights and Sounds of Cuba 7 night cruise and immediately we’re talking colonial Spanish sugar settlements like Trinidad and Sugar Mills Valley – both now UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a brilliant day out. Next day we visit the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre at Cayo Largo and the 140 aboriginal archaeological sites at Guanahacabibes National Park.
Naturally you’ll want to see Havana, founded by the Spanish in 1519 and another UNESCO heritage site. Alternatively you have the option of the old coffee plantation at the UNESCO designated Biosphere at Las Terrazzas. Then we’ll end the holiday with one final excursion to yet another UNESCO site – the Valley of Vinales, full of dramatic rock formations that surround the ancient 18th century city.
All this takes place on the stunning 25 cabin motor-sailor Panorama II – a truly luxurious vessel that has 17 crew for only 50 passengers. Alternatively, if you think small is beautiful, we can show you the culture of Cuba on a 12 berth luxury Dream Yachts catamaran. Then again if you prefer to ‘large it’ you have the option of seeing the island from the decks of the Star Flyer, an old fashioned tall ship.
All in all if you want to cruise Cuba (and you’d be mad not to) and see the culture you’ll need to see our website. This is a good place to start
But remember the Americans are on their way and the culture of the island will quickly change. Anchors aweigh!
The Culture of the Canary Islands – forget the package image and enjoy the quality with FREE excursions.
The Canary Islands, put on the ocean-going traveller’s map by a certain C. Columbus in 1492, have sadly become somewhat besmirched by the image of package tourism. But the fact is that this group of volcanic islands, situated in the warm waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Africa, is every bit as rewarding to cruise as Greece or the Caribbean.
So the first thing is we promise we’ll give a big swerve to any of the ‘bucket and spade’ resorts beloved by the young crowd. Actually most of them don’t have much of a harbour even for the small luxury Mega Yachts like the stunning 25 cabin Harmony V.
There really is a lot to learn and enjoy about this Spanish archipelago 100kms off from Morocco with a wonderful sub-tropical climate that makes it the ideal choice for short-haul winter cruising – winter temperatures average the low 20s centigrade.
Little known facts include the geological anomaly that Mount Teide, the volcano that dominates Tenerife, is the world’s third largest volcano when measured from its base on the ocean floor. And that on the almost unknown and little visited island of La Gomera the locals still communicate using a bizarre whistling language.
There’s a heap of history here since the Portuguese tried to colonise the islands in 1336. The famous Prince ‘Henry the Navigator’ became Lord of Lanzarote in 1448. Later the islands became part of the Kingdom of Castile. It’s a chequered history – the Dutch laid a claim, the Ottomans had a go, Algerian pirates took slaves, and even Nelson was here attacking Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1797.
For many years the islands were huge suppliers of sugar cane. At the beginning of the 20th century bananas were introduced as a cash crop by, amongst others, Fyffes. In 1936 Francisco Franco (later to become Generalissimo Franco) was appointed General Commandant, joining the military revolt of July 17th which began the Spanish Civil War.
So there is no small amount of history in these warm waters. More to the point there is some incredible beauty and most of it, certainly out of the main resorts, is still totally unspoiled.
We’d love to show you Mount Teide and one of the biggest volcanic craters in the world at Ucanca Valley on Tenerife. We’ll also show you Taburiente National Park on La Palma, the Garajonay National Park on La Gomera and Timanfaya National Park amongst the volcanos on Lanzarote where the visit inckudes the salt mines and the lava coast.
La Laguna on Tenerife is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a town hall dating back to 1546. Betacuna on Fuerteventura is the ancient capital of the Aboriginal Kingdom of the Canaries where we’ll share with you the islanders’ passion for goats and the secrets of their Majorero cheeses. We’ll then visit the Aloe Vera farm and talk about its health benefits.
Better still there is so much than this to pack in – and best of all every single excursion is included in the price of your cruise. If it could get any better we can currently also offer you a 20% discount on brochure prices! Don’t hang about – it you’re looking for a winter cruise this is a real delight.
Cruise price deflation at record high this September
This may be a week in which the Bank of England has revealed that UK inflation is at zero percent but one thing Governor Mark Carney failed to mention was the massive deflation in luxury mega-yacht cruising prices for winter 2015-16 and predictions of cruise fans ability to hedge summer 2016 costs with early booking offers.
In places there is still some limited opportunity for Greek Island October 2015 cruising with prices deflated by an incredible 25% off. Rates for cruising in the Canary Islands – that well known tax free holiday zone – have been depressed by 20% throughout the winter season. Equally, further afield, prices have dropped by 25% in the Seychelles over the winter months. It’s a stunning opportunity to cruise these even more stunning waters at an even more stunning price!
Rates for summer 2016 are also subject to some early booking price deflation. In general canny cruisers can expect to save 10% by buying forward against the market.
STOP PRESS – Rates forecast to harden from October
However against this backdrop of deflation cruisers are being advised to book before September 30th. According to a Seafarer spokesman: ‘Rates will mostly go back to brochure prices from October 1st. Anybody looking to take advantage of the current downward price spiral really needs to be decisive and jump in now.’
A Seafarer's Big Day Out
As a rule cruising folk and sailing folk don’t often coincide. But if there’s ever an exception to this rule it’s the Southampton Boat Show, a mega water front event that celebrates seafaring in all its many and various glories. It’s about to take place at Mayflower Park (SO15 1AG) from September 11th to 20th.
It makes for a fabulous day out. You can wander round and look at everything from a rowing boat to a luxury motor yacht and everything in between. At one level it’s a billionaire’s playground, at another it’s a meeting place for ‘Grotty Yachties’ from all over Europe.
You don’t have to buy anything. But if you had the inclination (not to mention the cash) you could buy a boat or just about any bit of a boat and equipment therefore. Naturally you can buy the tee-shirt, the fisherman’s smock, a Breton Cap, and oilskins. The whole world of sailing and cruising is laid out before you both on dry land and on the water.
Most people of course come simply to look, ogle the boats, people watch and enjoy a crab sandwich and a glass of sauvignon. But more than a few drop by the Seafarer stand for a chat about where they sailed or cruised this summer and past summers gone, and where they’re thinking of cruising or sailing next. It’s always good to spend some quality time with our seafaring customers.
The canny cruiser of course also knows that the Southampton Boat Show is the real deal when it comes to getting a bargain. We’re famous for our special Boat Show discounts, not to mention last minute deals for autumn and winter.
This year we’re particularly keen to talk to old friends about our new line in European River Cruises and have some excellent discounts for late 2015 and Christmas departures. River cruising is really exciting us just now in general – we’re working with top cruise line Vantage who have a programme that not only includes some spectacular itineraries but a wonderful cultural programme of events and fabulous food all included in the price.
We’re also excited about the prices we can offer you on winter cruising in the Canaries. And we’d simply love to talk about Clipper ships in the Caribbean and Catamarans in Cuba.
So, if you fancy a day on the waterfront, don’t make the mistake of thinking that a boat show is just for people who sail. We’re all Seafarers at heart and can talk cruising until the cows come home. Please do drop by and see us on Stand Number J083.
Ticket offer for the 2015 Southampton Boat Show
Book your tickets in advance for the Southampton Boat Show from only £13.00* plus 15 years and under go free. Buy now and save visit www.southamptonboatshow.com and quote promotional code EX12.
*A fee of £1.95 applies per transaction. Ticket offer valid any one day between 11 – 20 September and ends midnight 10 September 2015 (includes Preview Day 11 September). Terms and conditions apply for full details see website. E&OE.
“Chasing Churchill” Cruise in Cuba on s/c Panorama
Hosted by Celia Sandys & Hal Klepak – 4th – 14th February 2015
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Navigating the waters of Cuba to retrace Sir Winston’s steps from his visits in 1895 and 1946 We will bring a unique experience to those people lucky enough to join us on this exciting educational trip. Starting in Havana we will travel to Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santa Clara, take the train from Tunas de Zaza to Sancti Spiritus, visit La Reforma and Arroyo Blanco
“Chasing Churchill” in Cuba on s/c Panorama Hosted by Celia Sandys & Hal Klepak
The cruise tour will be hosted by Celia Sandys, who accompanied her grandfather, Sir Winston Churchill, on some of his later travels. Navigating the waters of Cuba to retrace Sir Winston’s steps from his visits in 1895 and 1946 We will bring a unique experience to those people lucky enough to join us on this exciting educational trip. Starting in Havana we will travel to Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santa Clara, take the train from Tunas de Zaza to Sancti Spiritus, visit La Reforma and Arroyo Blanco.
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Arrive in Havana Transfer to Hotel and enjoy welcome drinks followed by Dinner. |
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Breakfast at hotel Full day Tour of Havana to include:
Capitolio, Plaza de la Revolucion, Vedado, Malecon, El Morro, Cathedral Plaza, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas with Lunch at Hotel Nacional where WSC stayed in 1946 and onwards to Revolution Museum followed by the Rum Museum. Drinks at Hotel Inglaterra, where WSC stayed in 1895 Dinner at El Templete Overnight in Hotel |
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Breakfast at hotel Tour of Presidental Palace and Museum Finca La Vigia (Hemingways’ House), where WSC was a guest in 1946 and enjoyed a Cigar Smoking Competition.
Lunch at Las Terrazas de Cojimar Tour of Partagas Cigar Factory where WSC cigars were made Sloppy Joe’s for Cocktails Drinks at the British Ambassador’s Residence Dinner at a Parador |
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Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Cienfuegos to join s/c Panorama Arrive in Cienfuegos for 1pm to Embark |
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Cienfuegos Overnight in Port
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Cienfuegos Day trip to Santa Clara – visited by WSC in 1895 with Spanish Forces Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Santa Clara’s historical centre Return to Cienfuegos |
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Arrive Casilda 9am – On arrival Transfer to Sancti Spiritus, by train if schedule allows. WSC described this as ‘the most dangerous journey ever undertaken’ Stay overnight in Sancti Spiritus at El Rijo |
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Breakfast at Hotel Visit Jatibonico Museum and Battlefield at La Reforma where WSC was first shot at in 1895. Lunch hosted by Local Family On to Arroyo Blanco and the Museum and a drive back to meet Ship in Trinidad. Dinner Onboard |
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Day in Trinidad, Cuba and relax. |
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Cayo Largo |
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Day at Sea en Route to Havana |
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Disembark in Havana 9am travel to Airport for the flight home |
Enrichment Lectures/Talks will be given by
- Mr Timothy Cole H.E. The Britih Ambassador
- Dr Gustavo Placer Academy of History of Cuba
- Antonio Martíez Rodríguez General Manager
- Jorge Jorge WSC butler in 1946
- José Ramón Fernández Álvarez Aide to WSC in 1946
- Colonel Pando Spanish Defence Attché
- Ada Rosa Alfonso Rosales Curator
- José Miguel Barzaga Maceo Cigar Factory Manager
- Dr Hedy Aguila Zamora Historian
- Dr Maria Antonieta Jiménez Historian – Sanct Spiritus
- Lourdes Maria Medez Vargas Author of book on WSC
- Curator Municipal Museum Jationico
- Leoncio Reyes (Grandson of Col Simon Reyes) La Reforma
- Curator Municipal Museum Arroyo Blanco
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10 night Chasing Churchill Cruise Tour on s/c Panorama |
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| Twin | Single | |
| Twin Porthole (C) | 3579 | 6999 |
| Twin Porthole (B) | 3839 | 7519 |
| Double Cabin with Window (A) | 4139 | 8119 |
| Suite (A grade 3 & 5) | 8278 | N/A |
3 night All-Inclusive Beach Extension
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| Hotels (Standard Rooms) Upgrades Available |
£’s Prices are per person | |
| Twin | Single | |
| Melia Las Antillas | 259 | 329 |
| Melia Valadero | 269 | 349 |
| Paradisus Varadero | 369 | 499 |
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Visit Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland in one cruise
Highlights
- Visit Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland in one cruise
- Sail the valley with the most castles in the world
- Explore German history in Cologne, Rüdesheim and Heidelberg
- Enjoy authentic French life in Strasbourg
- Taste Swiss chocolate and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in Basel
Classic Rhine Cruise
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Best Island in Europe – 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards SANTORINI
Best Island in Europe – 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards SANTORINI #7 – TripAdvisor
Even if you’ve never been to this Cyclades island in the Aegean Sea, you’d still recognize it immediately – candy-colored houses carved into cliffs, sapphire waters, gleaming white buildings topped with half-spheres the color of a stormy sky. Here you’ll find peace as you roam the black sand beaches or the streets of a provincial village like Imerovigli. Beautiful Oia is world famous for its sunsets, which seem tinted with every shade of an artist’s palette.
See on www.tripadvisor.com
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Why not visit the cruise links above or call one of our consultants (0208 324 3117) to book an unforgettable vacation.
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