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Port Douglas
Willis Island
Cairns Airlie Beach
Brisbane Sydney
Newcastle
DAY 1: UK TO SYDNEY
Auckland Tauranga
Fly over 2 nights to Sydney, Australia.
DAY 3: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Dusky Sound
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a 3 night stay.
Doubtful Sound
DAY 4: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR When the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in 2007, it was hailed as “one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind”.
DAY 5: BLUE MOUNTAINS & WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE Join us for this action-packed tour exploring the WorldHeritage listed Blue Mountains and then a pleasant trip to the Feather Dale Wildlife Park.
DAY 6: EMBARK CELEBRITY SOLSTICE Transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Solstice.
DAY 7: NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA Newcastle is famed for its long stretch of uninhabited beaches and the deep inherent surf culture seen daily across the coastline. Newcastle has something to offer for everyone and is the underdog with a big bark, fast giving Sydney a run for its money as the go to destination in Australia.
SYDNEY
OPERA HOUSE
This is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured by the people of Australia. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognised the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney - Day 3
DAY 8-9: AT SEA DAY 10: AIRLIE BEACH, QUEENSLAND Amid the northeast coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef lies a collective of 74 tropical Islands and islets that make up Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, most of which are completely uninhabited, at the foot of the great barrier reef, weave atop the coral and marine life and travel between islands, each with its own distinctive charm.
DAY 11: CAIRNS, YORKEY’S KNOB
DAY 17: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA A big part of Sydney’s charm comes from her interplay with the natural landscape: the surrounding national parks stretch through the concrete jungle, dashing between skyscrapers and suburbs. On the waterfront, walls of sandstone and golden beaches attract the bronzed locals for both relaxation and partying.
DAY 18-19: AT SEA DAY 20: MILFORD SOUND, DOUBTFUL SOUND, DUSKY SOUND DAY 21: DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND The ‘Edinburgh of the South” proudly pedestals its rich Scottish heritage, bagpipes and haggis being common affairs in New Zealand’s oldest city. Nature enthusiasts will marvel at the yellow-eyed penguins and the world’s only mainland albatross colony.
DAY 12: PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA A popular base for exploring the reefs of Great Barrier, the Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation’s beaches, Port Douglas has come a long way since its beginnings as a backbeat fishing village.
The first French settlement in New Zealand is a fittingly charming town filled with an aura of romance and offers a sleepy pace of life. Spectate from the provincial harbour as the occasional dolphin or seal pop above water level, after which sample the wonderful European styled bakeries and restaurants.
DAY 13: WILLIS ISLAND (CRUISING), AUSTRALIA
DAY 23: AT SEA
The endless parks and beaches make Tauranga a great location for anyone who loves the outdoors.
DAY 15: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
COST SEATS HEIGHT $102 Million 6000 people 67 metres
Akaroa Dunedin
In many ways, Cairns is the living embodiment of excitement. Divers and adrenaline junkies alike will be in their prime here, the lively nightlife only offering extra opportunity to cut loose and go wild. Those looking to take a back-seat to the madness will find rich tropical landscape, charming hospitality and countless bars/restaurants to soak in the local aura.
DAY 14: AT SEA
BUILT in 1973
Milford Sound
DAY 16: AT SEA
Willis Island is one of several tropical islands sitting beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea Islands Territory, and is surrounded by thriving reefs where many creatures make their homes.
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Bay of Islands
Traverse between points of historical heritage and modern cutting-edge hotspots, such as the convict-built Old Commissariat Store and the new Gallery of Modern Art.
DAY 22: AKAROA, NEW ZEALAND
Milford Sound - Day 20
09 Jan 20 • Celebrity Solstice 30 Nights from £4799pp Also Available for 2019
DYSSEY WITH THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
WHAT’S I NCLUDED? 99FREE Sydney Opera House Tour 99FREE Blue Mountains Tour 993 Night 5* Central Hotel Stay In Sydney 9924 Nights 5* Full Board Cruising on Celebrity Solstice 99Includes All Flights & Transfers 99Unwind In The Adult Only Solarium 99Casino, Library, Art Gallery & iLounge 9924 Hour Room Service & Turn-down Service 99ATOL protected 99Secure your Cabin for Only £1pp when you book before 30th April 18
REVIEW
LIVING THE DREAM Boarding Celebrity Solstice in Sydney was the smoothest we have experienced in around 10 different cruises. Arriving at the terminal around 1.30pm we went straight though with our cabins ready. We went for lunch and our luggage had arrived by the time we had finished... Overall Rating: • By: Denyer, Norwich
Bay of Islands - Day 27
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Mountains
The Aboriginal dream-time legend has it that they were three sisters, 'Meehni', 'Wimlah' and Gunnedoo' which lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. Explore the World-Heritage listed Blue Mountains and the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Crisp, clean, fresh mountain top air overlooking deep ravines with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush.
CAPACITY: 2852 PASSENGERS SIZE: 121,878 GROSS TONNAGE STAFF: 1210 CREW LENGTH: 1033 FT
The Blue Mountains are said to be around 470 million years old!
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
DAY 24-25: TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND Tourism blossomed in Tauranga back in the 1990s and it hasn’t really stopped increasing ever since. Home to New Zealand’s busiest port, the endless parks and beaches make Tauranga a great location for anyone who loves the outdoors, although there are also some wonderful waterfront restaurants and bars to delight in. BALCONY
DAY 26: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Defined by its two harbours, volcanic landscape, surf beaches and nearby rainforests, Auckland’s endless photogenic vantage points are reason enough to visit. A result of European, Maori, Asian and Polynesian influence, the city offers a distinct pallet of flavours, both in its visual statements and with its wondrous cuisine.
DAY 27: BAY OF ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND Ahead the Northland region of New Zealand lies the enchanting Bay of Islands, a collective of over 140 islands that make up New Zealand’s overseas territory. Known historically as the Pewhairangi by the Maori, the subtropical islands are famed for crystal clear waters, unprecedented beaches and the deep connection with Maori roots and culture.
DAY 28-29: AT SEA DAY 30: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
DAY 31: ARRIVE IN THE UK
Exclusive to Tailor Made package fares from £pp. Cruise Code T17492
Inside
4799
Outside
5299
Balcony
5799
Concierge
6399
Regional Flights available at a supplement. Call for Business Class Upgrades
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NEW - ULTIMATE SOUTH AFRICA WITH BIG GAME SAFAR
Portuguese Pomene, Mozambique Island, Walvis Bay Mozambique Durban DAY 1: UK TO CAPE TOWN
DAY 7: WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA
Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town, South Africa.
Walvis Bay, literally translating to ‘Whale Bay’ derives its name from the deep waters of the natural harbour, bordered and protected by a break in the sand known as Pelican Point, the marine rich conditions here often attract the Baleen whale. The lagoon front is famous as a hot spot for pelicans and flamingos, and acts as the hibernation area for thousands of migratory birds.
DAY 8: AT SEA
Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
Elephants in Mozambique
DAY 9: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Table Mountain and its surrounding peninsula seamlessly blends down into the granite rocks and boulders that lay across the golden white sands of Clifton beach.
DAY 10: AT SEA Cape Town - Day 2 & 3
DAY 2: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Upon arrival, receive a private transfer to your hotel for a 3 night stay.
DAY 3: CAPE TOWN AT LEISURE South Africa’s heart and soul, the capital city of Cape Town. On approach to the port of Cape town, fall captive to the Mother City and its stunning mountainous backdrop.
DAY 14: PORTUGUESE ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE Take some time between dips in the warm, crystalline ocean waters to stroll around this island. It is six kilometres long, about an hour walk on sand that caresses the soles of your feet, with only the blue of the water and the green of the low vegetation for company.
DAY 4: SAFARI AT AQUILA GAME RESERVE This tour offers you the opportunity to get close to wildlife on a safari at the magnificent Aquila Game Reserve.
DAY 5: EMBARK MSC MUSICA
Port Elizabeth - Day 11
DAY 15: POMENE, MOZAMBIQUE
Transfer to the port and embark MSC Musica.
DAY 6: AT SEA Take today to get acclimatised to your fantastic ship MSC Musica and all that she has to offer.
DAY 11: PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA Port Elizabeth, situated on the Algoa Bay of South Africa’s eastern Cape. The perfect destination as a gateway to South Africa’s great wildlife paradise. South Africa’s third largest port and boasts some of the country’s cleanest city beaches. With more than 40 kilometres of coastline lapped by the clear waters of beautiful Algoa Bay, water sports run the gamut here, from surfing, sailing, swimming, and fishing to windsurfing, kiteboarding, and SCUBA diving.
Smiling and hospitable people, magical beaches, colonial cities and hut villages, baobab and mangrove forests, unspoiled islands and some of the most stunning beaches on the African continent.
DAY 12: AT SEA. DAY 13: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
MSC Musica
Durban, or ‘Durbs’ as the locals call her, offers a plethora of modern excitement with delightful colonial buildings and art deco architecture. Tick of the top sights to see in Durban, tour a game reserve or get up close and personal with a shark safari! Explore the Indian District, Voyage to the Bottom of uShaka Sea World, Stroll or Bike the Golden Mile.
Mozambique – Day 14
16 Jan 19 • MSC Musica 17 Nights from £1899pp
RI, PORT ELIZABETH & MOZAMBIQUE
AUSTRALIA
WHAT’S I NCLUDED? 99FREE Big Game Safari at the Aquila Game Reserve 993 Nights 4* Central Cape Town Hotel Stay 99Spend 2 Days in the Beautiful Mozambique 9912 Nights 4* Full Board Cruising On Board MSC Musica 99Enjoy a Live Show in the Stunning La Scala Theatre 99Dance the Night Away in the Dazzling Crystal Lounge 99Enjoy Freshly Prepared Cuisine Throughout your Cruise 99Includes All Flights & Private Overseas Transfers 99ATOL Protected 99Secure your Cabin for Only £1pp when you book before 30th April 18
REVIEW
BEST WEEK EVER We had the best time of our lives. Everybody was extremely friendly and they exceeded our expectations. The entertainment staff were amazing and managed to get everyone involved in the activities...
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THE BIG
A F R I C A N S A FA R I
Overall Rating: • By: Wilson, Birchington
Durban – Day 17 CAPACITY: 2559 PASSENGERS
Af r i c an L i on
Afri c an El ep hant
SIZE: 92,409 GROSS TONNAGE STAFF: 987 CREW LENGTH: 964 FT
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Tailor Made package fares from £pp. Cruise Code T17369
Durban – Day 17
DAY 16: AT SEA DAY 17: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Disembark your ship and receive a private transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
DAY 18: ARRIVE IN THE UK
Inside
1899
Outside
1999
Balcony
2099
Regional Flights available at a supplement. Call for Business Class Upgrades
FREE DRINKS - WONDERS OF CHINA AND ANCIENT JAP $300pc On board Credit For first 10 bookings
Beijing
Seoul
Shanghai
Shimizu (Japan) Kobe Tokyo
Jeju Island DAY 1: UK TO SHANGHAI Fly overnight from the UK to Shanghai.
Beijing - Temple of Heaven
DAY 2: SHANGHAI, CHINA Upon arrival, receive private transfer to your central hotel for a 1 night stay. Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.
DAY 3: CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM Receive private transfer to the port and embark Celebrity Millennium. Enjoy the various facilities on-board including fine cuisine, award winning entertainment & luxurious spa & fitness facilities
Seoul – Day 11
DAY 8: BEIJING, CHINA Day of Leisure, why not see Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza the site of Mao Zedong’s mausoleum and the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics. This evening depart for Jeju Island.
DAY 11: SEOUL (INCHEON), SOUTH KOREA
DAY 9: AT SEA
Home to headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies, and the beating heart of Kpop music, Seoul perfectly blends its futuristic amenities with a deep sense of local heritage. The four surrounding mountains are proclaimed as the city’s guardians, the Namsan Mountain housing the Seoul tower, which offers breathless views over this glorious city.
DAY 10: JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA
DAY 12-13: KOBE, JAPAN
Popular for its dreamy sunrises and mild climate, Jeju plays home to an array of unique tourist attractions and some wonderful locally sourced seafood. Its adult sculpture park, ‘Loveland’, was made by Hongik University Graduates and is a perfect demonstration of forward-thinking art, if a little bit offbeat.
Located on the north shore of Osaka Bay, Kobe is the sixth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture. Attractions include: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe City Oji Zoo, Meriken Park, Rokko Alpine Garden and Kobe Animal Kingdom.
DAY 14: MT FUJI (SHIMIZU), JAPAN Shimizu is considered one of Japan’s most beautiful ports. You will see why, as you see Mount Fuji (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) rising above the surrounding area. With views over pine tree groves, the port is one of Japan’s prime sightseeing destinations.
Shanghai - Day 2
DAY 4-5: AT SEA (2 DAYS) DAY 6: BEIJING, CHINA Overnight in port for 2 nights.
DAY 7: BEIJING, CHINA Beijing has history stretching back 3000 years. Yet it’s known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the Great Wall, Grand Forbidden City complex and the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Jeju Island - Day 10
Mt Fuji – Day 14
PAN WITH BEIJING, TOKYO & MT FUJI
28 Mar 19 • Celebrity Millennium 19 Nights from £2699pp Similar Itineraries available Oct 18 - 19 & Mar 20 AUSTRALIA
WHAT’S I NCLUDED? 99 FREE Upgrade to Ocean view Cabin 99 FREE Drinks On Your Cruise worth up to $1540 Per Cabin (See Drinks Included in package below) 99 1 Night 4* Central Hotel Stay in Shanghai 99 2 Night 4* Central Hotel Stay in Tokyo 99 14 Nights 5* Premium Cruising on-board Celebrity Millennium 99 Flights and Transfers Included 99 Unwind In The Adult Only Solarium 99 Casino, Library, Art Gallery & iLounge 99 3 Pools And 4 Hot-tubs 99 Gym Classes & Canyon Ranch Spa 99 Secure your Cabin for Only £1pp when you book before 30th April 18
* DAY 15-16: TOKYO JAPAN The word Tokyo instantly imbues thoughts of neon-lit streetscapes and sleek futuristic structures that pay homage to human conceived technology. Topped off with a broad dining scene, fantastic public transport, ingenious architectural uses of space and a reputation as the world’s safest city, it’s no wonder that Tokyo gets pedestalled by so many.
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DAY 17: TOKYO Disembark your ship and transfer to your central hotel for a 2 night stay.
DAY 19: TOKYO TO UK Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
DAY 20: ARRIVE UK
CAPACITY: 2170 PASSENGERS SIZE: 90,940 GROSS TONNAGE STAFF: 999 CREW LENGTH: 964 FT
INSIDE 99
Tokyo - Geisha Girl
REVIEW
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WHAT AN AMAZING CRUISE
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This was our first trip to Asia so it was good to get a taste for the area via cruise ship. I have no doubt that we shall go there again....
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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir & other red blends Celebrity Vintages Brut & Prosecco Amstel, Miller, Corrs, Bud, Corona, Heineken, Inc light versions Newcastle Brown, Boddingtons & Sam Adams Mojito, Black Russian, Flavoured Daiquiri, Long Island Iced Tea, Mai Tai, Flavoured Margaritas, Martinis, Mimosa & Mojito Soda fountain, bottled juices, Lavazza espresso-based coffees
OUTSIDE
BALCONY
Overall Rating: • By: Oswald, Bexhill
Exclusive to Tailor Made package fares from £pp. Cruise Code T17479
Tokyo - Days 15 - 17
Inside
2699
Outside
2699
Balcony
3249
Aqua Class
3799
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NEW - BEACHES OF BALI & MALAYSIA
Queen Mary 2 • 04 Mar 19 21 Nights • from £1999pp
with I n di a, Si ngapore & Dubai on The World’s Most Famous Ship
QUEEN MARY 2 CAPACITY: 2620 PASSENGERS SIZE: 148,520 GROSS TONNAGE STAFF: 1292 CREW LENGTH: 1131.8 FEET
DAY 1 UK TO BALI, INDONESIA
DAY 14: CHENNAI, INDIA
Fly overnight from the UK to Bali.
DAY 2 BALI
While hustle and bustle may jump to the forefront of your mind, it is easy to find a place to relax and unwind in the city, especially along the expansive beachfront.
Upon arrival, transfer to your 4* Central Bali hotel for a 5 night stay.
DAY 15-16: AT SEA
DAY 3-6 BALI AT LEISURE Bali’s rich culture, many amazing sights and truly lovely people are what takes Bali’s sheer delight to another level. Home to perhaps the most generous and genuinely warm locals in the world, it soon becomes clear that Bali isn’t just a place: it’s a way of life.
DAY 7: BALI TO SINGAPORE Transfer to the airport and fly to Singapore. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 17: COCHIN, INDIA Walk along winding streets with 15th-century Portuguese houses. Visit the Mattancheri Palace with its exquisite murals.
DAY 21: ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Transfer to the port and embark Queen Mary 2.
DAY 9: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
DAY 22: DUBAI TO UK
Savour the intriguing jumble of Moorish architecture and stately parks, then train your camera lens on soaring Petronas Towers, the fabulous twin emblems of modern Kuala Lumpur.
Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Langkawi
Kuala Lumpur
Penang Singapore
Bali
WHAT ’S INCLU DED? 99 5 Night 4* Paradise Stay In Bali 99 Overnight Stay At 4* Hotel in Central Singapore 99 14 Nights 5* Cruising Onboard Queen Mary 2 99 Includes All Flights & Transfers 99 Cunard’s Industry Renowned White Star Service
DAY 10: PENANG, MALAYSIA
99 Luxury Canyon Ranch Spa & Gym
Along the north coast, Penang’s most famous beach is lined with luxury Asian hotels while Malay kampongs sprinkle across a countryside scented with cloves and nutmeg.
99 Planetarium at Sea 99 Sumptuous balls, cocktail evenings & special events
DAY 11: LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA This cluster of 99 islands boasts palm-fringed beaches that are the envy of all Malaysia beside an abundance of other natural wonders shrouded in folklore.
Chennai Cochin
DAY 18-20: AT SEA
Discover duty-free shopping in countless grand malls or stroll along the seafront Corniche. Gaze at the white domes of the vast Sheikh Zayed Mosque or escape into the desert for a Bedouin feast or a ride across the dunes.
DAY 8: EMBARK THE 5 QUEEN MARY 2
Dubai Abu Dhabi
99 Guest Speakers (Historians, Academics & more) Bali
DAY 12-13: AT SEA
INCLUDED HI GHL IG H TS :
99 Secure your Cabin for Only £1pp when you book before 30th April 18
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Its history tracing back to approximately 3000 B.C, Abu Dhabi has held closer to its Arabic roots than Dubai. It still has its fair share of modern marvels, from skyscraper observation decks to water parks, but the city’s soul is still elegantly grounded in tradition, as it proudly boasts beautiful mosques and palaces.
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Tailor Made package fares from £pp. Based on 04 Mar 19. Cruise Code T17489
Inside
1999
Outside
2299
Balcony
2499
Princess Grill
4999
Regional Flights available at a supplement. Call for Business Class Upgrades
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