Atlantic - October 1, 2016

In this issue:

Crazy for Cruising!

YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE OCTOBER 1, 2016

Our October Cruise Sale is on

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BETTER VIEWS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING.

SAVE $ 100

RECEIVE

FREE AIR ON SELECT 2017 AVALON EUROPE RIVER CRUISES.*

Plus

PER COUPLE ON SELECT 2016/2017 RIVER CRUISES.*

ROMANTIC RHINE 8 days from Zürich to Amsterdam

$3,736

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CAD | Port charges: $224 | May 13, 2017 departure

A TASTE OF THE DANUBE 8 days from Budapest to Vienna

$2,475

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CAD | Port charges: $96 | May 15, 2017 departure

Other applicable dates & river cruises available, please inquire. †Prices are per person, land/cruise or cruise only (cabin Cat. E), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, and reflect the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Travel insurance is additional.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! *Book a select 2017 Avalon Europe river cruise to receive free round-trip trans-Atlantic air from YYZ, YUL, YOW, YVR, YYC, YEG, YQR, YHZ, YXE & YYJ. Other Canadian gateway cities are available at an additional price on request. Applicable to new bookings for CANADA originating travellers in economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & deposited by November 8, 2016 for travel on select departures in 2017. Not combinable with any other offers except the Journeys Club (if applicable) and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Offer Early Booking promo. The Maritime Travel Fall Offer Early Booking promo of $50 per person is valid on all Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 or more days, with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited by November 30, 2016 for travel in 2016 or 2017. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to group, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure). Free Air is based on the lowest Economy class fare available during booking and schedules, routings and carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air; or single supplement waiver. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on voluntary changed air bookings. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of $300 per person and up to 100% of ticket value. Air quote & total price includes all government-imposed taxes/fees applicable at the time of booking. Additional restrictions apply; see Travel Terms for details. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. TICO #1893755/50015835

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Book select voyages by November 16, 2016 and receive FREE stateroom location upgrade*, FREE gratuities* & FREE onboard spending money*!

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Score oceans of savings during our very own Cruise Month! hidden coves of Antarctica or meander down Europe’s ancient rivers.

And with our hot-off-thepresses October Cruise Sale, the deals and booking bonuses have never been better. “The cruise lines have gotten really competitive,” says Patricia Kelly, Maritime Travel counsellor, Brunswick Square, Saint John, NB. “There are so many offers out there – from free beverage

packages to hundreds of dollars in onboard credits – and they’re changing all the time.” A Maritime Travel counsellor is essential.

They know what the deals are and where to find them.

They are also experts at matching you with the cruise that suits you best. Here are some of our hottest itineraries to help get you thinking.

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8-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas

$

874

pp + Taxes/Fees $130 pp Cat. M Interior • Nov. 26/16 • 8 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale including St. Kitts, Labadee (Haiti), Philipsburg (St. Maarten) & San Juan (Puerto Rico)

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ASK ME ABOUT CRUISING! Patricia Kelly

Brunswick Square Saint John, NB 506-632-1880 pkelly@maritimetravel.ca

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hese days, there really is something for everyone when it comes to cruising. From massive megaships, to 10-passenger canal boats, your cruise experience can be minutely tailored to suit your interests. Your cruise can be a 4-day diversion or an around-theworld odyssey. You can discover sunny Caribbean ports, or the Mediterranean’s cultural cities.

You can observe wildlife in the

See our Exclusive cruise deals, available for a limited time.

PANAMA CANAL

MEDITERRANEAN

15-night Panama Canal Cruise

12-night Mediterranean Cruise

Celebrity Infinity

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SAVINGS OF: $760 per couple!

Exclusive Price: pp + Taxes/Fees $372 pp

Cat. 11 Interior • Apr. 2/17 • 15 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises From Miami to San Diego including Exclusive Cartagena (Colombia), Colon BONUS: (Panama), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), $50 per couple Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) & Shipboard Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)

Credit!

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233870

SAVINGS OF: $312 per couple!

Cat. L Interior • Apr. 27/17 • 12 nights Cruise Only • Holland America Line From Rome to Venice including Dubrovnik (Croatia), Kefalonia (Greece), Koper (Slovenia), Korcula (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro), Messina (Sicily, Italy), Mgarr (Victoria, Malta) & Valetta (Malta)

pp + Taxes/Fees $169.02 pp

Exclusive BONUS:

$50 per couple Shipboard Credit!

ASK US ABOUT CRUISING! Denise Matheson

Halifax Shopping Centre Halifax, NS 902-455-7856 dmatheson@maritimetravel.ca

Laura Macdonald, Manager County Fair Mall Summerside, PE 902-436-5213 lmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca

SAVE UP TO C$1,500 PER STATEROOM ON SELECT 2017 DEPARTURES LIMITED TIME SAVINGS

Book by November 30, 2016 and receive an additional C$50 off per person on select 2016 & 2017 departures For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor

THE HIGHEST CRUISE Terms & Conditions: Promotional rate is in CAD, based onRATED doubleRIVER occupancy and SHIPS is valid on select 2017 sailings only. Promotions are valid for new bookings and may not be applicable toward Group bookings. Limited Time Savings offer (CODE: MARI50) is valid for bookings made between September 1 - November 30, 2016 and is applicable to cruises sailing between November 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017 and is combinable with current promotions. Offers are limited to availability, are capacity controlled and are subject to change or termination without notice. Other restrictions apply. CST#2065452-40.

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Waterways with WOW! What’s new and what’s next in the wonderful world of cruising With over 30 new ships launching in 2017, river ship designs and amenities are evolving to reflect the diverse group of passengers clamoring to come onboard. “Most ships accommodate no more than 150 passengers, so personal and attentive service, as well as fresh local cuisine and fine wines are integral to the experience,” says June Hunt, Maritime Travel counsellor, Clayton Park, Halifax, NS. “But there is also a trend towards more immersive shore excursions – things like hunting for truffles along the Rhone, blending your own personalized bottle at a cognac house in the French Bordeaux, or taking a hands-on cooking class in-destination.” The newer ships are also offering more al fresco dining venues, larger cabins and new themed itineraries, for example in France.

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Experience it for yourself: Discover AMA Waterways delightful wine-themed cruise, The Enchanting Rhine during 2017. This cruise will showcase a variety of German and French wines, regional cuisine, special excursions, onboard discussions and tastings, and more.

The Enchanting Rhine Wine Tour AMA Sonata

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pp + Taxes/Fees $210 pp Cat. E Piano Deck • March 25/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only AMA Waterways From Amsterdam to Zurich including Lucerne (Switzerland), Basel (Switzerland), Breisach (Germany), Strasbourg (France), Manheim (Germany), Heidelberg (Germany), Rudesheim (Germany), Koblenz (Germany), Cologne (Germany) A savings of $100 per couple!

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STAY CONNECTED ON BOARD! Gone are the days when travelers, regardless of age, used vacation time to disconnect completely from the world.

And now, cruise lines are making big investments in major technology that allows passengers to everything at sea that they would on land, including live streaming and Skype. Best of all, onboard Internet is now fast and affordable – no more painfully slow connections costing $1 a minute.

Carnival, for example, has a plan where you can buy per day, or for the length of the cruise and offers different packages depending on what you’re looking for.

7-night Western Caribbean Cruise Carnival Magic

$

659

pp + Taxes/Fees US$114.41 Cat. 4A Interior • Apr. 15/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Carnival Cruise Lines Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Belize City (Belize), Costa Maya (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico) & Roatan (Honduras)

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ASK US ABOUT THE LATEST IN CRUISING! Jane Hunt

Clayton Park West Halifax, NS 902-457-9222 jhunt@maritimetravel.ca MT Photo courtesy of Uniworld

Tracy McCully

Kings Place Fredericton, NB 506-458-8969 tmccully@maritimetravel.ca

Laura Surette

55 Starrs Road Yarmouth, NS 902-742-9666 lsurette@maritimetravel.ca

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RIVER CRUISE NEWS

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22-Day Inca Discovery

OCEAN-VIEW fares from

3,719

$ Valparaiso (Santiago) to Vancouver ms Zaandam (Fares are per person, based on double occupancy.

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Taxes, fees, and port expenses are addtional at $688.91)

BONUS: Up to $100 onboard credit per stateroom

Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor for details

Restrictions apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to your travel professional. Ships registry: The Netherlands

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER FROM MARITIME TRAVEL Book an Ocean View stateroom and receive a Complimentary Dinner for Two.

SLIDE INTO ADVENTURE

Book a Balcony stateroom and receive a Complimentary Dinner for Two PLUS a Complimentary Spa Treatment for One! BONUS: Get half off your deposit and up to $50 to spend at sea*.

For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor today!

*See Your Travel Professional for Complete Offer Terms. Specialty Dinner/Spa for Two only applies to new bookings made until October 31st, 2016 for 7 nights or longer Caribbean departing on or after November 15th, 2016 – April 30th, 2017. Excludes China Departures. The reduced Deposit Offer and OBC can only be applied to qualifying bookings made outside of the final payment window. Offer includes a 50% reduced deposit and a per stateroom onboard credit [“OBC�] in the amount of $50 for Balcony or Suite accommodations and $25 for Interior or Ocean View accommodations. *See Your Travel Consultant for further details regarding OBC/ Reduced Deposit Offer Restrictions. Must book an ocean view and above for the Specialty Dining offer. Must book Balcony and above to receive the Specialty Dining offer and Spa Treatment for 1. Offer includes one Complimentary dinner for two guests in a Specialty restaurant. Voucher is valid for Dinner Only, one per sailing, at Chops Grille, Portofino, Giovanni’s Table, Samba Grill, Solarium Bistro or Jamie’s Italian. Venus varies by Ship. Voucher cannot be used toward the purchase of a specialty dining or Spa package. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included, and are available at an additional cost. Specialty Dining gratuities are included. Spa offer is limited to one treatment per stateroom and only available on port days. Gratuities are not included. Offer includes one choice of one spa treatment: La Therapie Hyrdolift Facial Swedish Massage; Reflexology including massage. Offer is combinable with all offers and promotions, except other dining/spa offers. Offer does not apply to Group Reservations. Offer subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, cannot be transferred, and may be withdrawn at any time.

Please ask your travel agent for full details. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice. Š 2016 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas.. 16051476 • 8/26/2016

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Asia – So Much to Sea! Let’s cruise up close to the Far East

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hina … Vietnam … Thailand …

Japan … the diverse homelands of Asia together represent a cornucopia of cultures, landscapes and mystery. Cruising this remarkable part of the world is so much more than port-hopping from one destination to another – it’s a voyage of selfdiscovery that will open your eyes to the wonders of ancient and modern civilizations.

“Asia is truly unforgettable,” says Shane Benoit, Maritime Travel counsellor, Barrington Place, Halifax, NS. “There’s so much to discover, from the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo, to the pristine beaches of Phuket, to the fragrant gardens and waterways of Cambodia.”

Cruise itineraries to Asia run the gamut, from 30-day odysseys to threeday immersions – but for most new-

7-night Far East Cruise

7-night Southeast Asia Cruise

Mariner of the Seas

Diamond Princess

pp + Taxes/Fees $126 pp Cat. N Interior • March 3/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Singapore including Langkawi (Malaysia), Penang (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), Port Kelang/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

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to-Asia cruisers, seven-day voyages offer an appealing introduction to the wonders of the Far East.

Check out these two introductory Asia itineraries – and let us help whisk you away to some of the most captivating ports on the planet.

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pp + Taxes/Fees $148.68 pp Cat. IF Interior • March 4/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Princess Cruises Roundtrip Singapore including Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, Vietnam) & Ko Samui (Thailand)

ASK US ABOUT CRUISING THE FAR EAST! Shane Benoit

Barrington Place Halifax, NS 902-421-5000 sbenoit@maritimetravel.ca

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Mel Stewart, Manager

Cambridge Centre, Burnside Dartmouth, NS 902-468-8747 mstewart@maritimetravel.ca

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Maritime Travel counsellors have been taking to the high seas in record numbers, experiencing first-hand the wonderful world of cruise vacations.

Mark Your Calendar!

Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!

QUISPAMSIS, NB

DARTMOUTH, NS

CAPE BRETON, NS

SUSSEX, NB

Discover the Transat Difference!

THURS. OCT. 13 @ 7:00 PM

Discover Europe and the World with Trafalgar!

WED. OCT. 19 @ 6:30 PM

Discover the World Road Show, featuring Transat, Collette & Preference Vacations!

NEW GLASGOW MON. OCT. 17 @ 7:00 PM PORT HAWKESBURY TUES. OCT. 18 @ 7:00 PM SYDNEY WED. OCT. 19 @ 7:00 PM ANTIGONISH THURS. OCT. 20 @ 7:00 PM

Sandals & Beaches Resorts!

WED. OCT. 19 @ 7:00 PM

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

British Landscapes with Maritime Travel & Collette!

SUMMERSIDE WED. OCT. 26 @ 6:30 PM CHARLOTTETOWN THURS. OCT. 27 @ 6:30 PM

DARTMOUTH, NS

BRIDGETOWN, NS

Travel the World with Trafalgar!

THURS. OCT. 20 @ 7:00 PM

Discover the World on an AmaWaterway River Cruise!

WED. NOV. 2 @ 7:00 PM

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TERMS & CONDITIONS All fares were valid at time of printing and are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Fares are per terms and conditions outlined in brochures of relevant tour operators. • Stopover hotel rates, where necessary, are not included. • All fares are per person based on double occupancy, taxes are extra, unless otherwise stated. Conditions apply. Offers can end at any time. Dates and prices were valid at time of printing. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Cruise prices are cruise only (port charges, taxes and airfare are extra) unless otherwise indicated.

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