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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Bucket List
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Port Report: Eastern Caribbean
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RECEIVE $ 299 AIR 2018 river cruises.* SAVE $ 3,100 perAvaloncoupleEuropeon select
Book by October 22, 2017 &
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MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam WAS: $7,816 | NOW: $6,266* | Based on May 8, 2018 departure
JEWELS OF CENTRAL EUROPE 19 days from Budapest to Paris WAS: $9,092 | NOW: $7,542* | Based on Aug 25, 2018 departure Many other applicable Europe river cruises available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, cruise only (Magnificent Europe – cabin Cat. D; Jewels of Central Europe – cabin Cat. E), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes and port charges, and reflect the Avalon $1,500 per person discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Travel insurance is additional. *Book a select 2018 Avalon Europe river cruise to receive $1,500 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price and $299/ per person round-trip economy class trans-Atlantic air from YYZ, YUL, YOW, YVR, YYC, YEG, YQR, YHZ, YXE & YYJ. Other gateway cities available from $75 to $125/person additional (inclusive of taxes/fees). $299 air will be based on the lowest available priced itinerary at the time of air booking. Alternate schedules may be available at an additional cost. Not combinable with any other promotions or benefits except Journeys Club, the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer and $1,500 per person promotion (PRL8AWE8). Offer available on select dates in 2018 and on select cruises ONLY. Limited to new bookings for Canada originating travellers and economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & under land and air deposit between September 1 and October 22, 2017 for travel on select cruise departures in 2018. Pre-assigned seating is limited and may not be available on all desired travel dates. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air, Custom Tours, Royal or Avalon Suites. Individual members of groups can qualify, if booking is made and deposits applied within the promo window. Group air contracts are not available with this promotion. Groups of 10 or more passengers flying from the same Canadian gateway will not be booked on same flights and could lose promotion if requesting to match flights. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket value. Changes to air reservations (including itineraries involving $299 round-trip trans-Atlantic air) subject to airfare differentials between originally booked airline fare and re-booked air itinerary. Airline baggage fees may apply; visit www.iflybags.com for details. Air schedules are available approximately 330 days prior to last travel date. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. Pre-assigned seating may not be available on all air segments. Additional restrictions apply; see Travel Terms for details. The Maritime Travel Fall Early Booking promo discount of $50 per person is valid on all Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 land days or longer, with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited between September 1 and November 30, 2017 for travel in 2017 or 2018. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime Travel agent for details. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Every cruiser has a favourite itinerary. Here are some of ours
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ipping Chardonnay amongst the icy peaks of Glacier Bay…more mouthwatering meal choices than you could ever imagine…island-hopping among a half-dozen or so exotic ports of call in one sun-drenched week… cruising is all this and so much more. There is no other type of travel where you experience so much, but only have to pack and unpack once! Here’s a look at the two hottest itineraries for the upcoming cruise season, each vetted and recommended by our own Maritime Travel cruise experts. Take a look and hurry in to book!
CRUISE ITINERARY: ALASKA “Cruising Alaska is a bucket list experience bar none! The wildlife and scenery is otherworldly, with everything from bright blue glaciers to seals and whales frolicking in full view of your ship’s deck. And the islands and frontier towns and incredible Glacier Bay National Park. Wow!” Recommended for you by
Christine Aske
105-2429-152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 apark@maritimetravel.ca
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 caske@maritimetravel.ca
Itinerary highlights: Ketchiken, Glacier Bay, Skagway's White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad; and Juneau, where you can kayak, canoe or hike to get a closer look at Mendenhall Glacier
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Westerdam
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“I recently had the pleasure of sailing with Scenic on the Dutch Sights and Belgium Delights itinerary. It was a fantastic experience, from the delightful shore excursions through quaint Dutch towns and farmlands to the onboard dining and entertainment.” Recommended for you by
Ann Park
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pp + Taxes/Fees $292.50 pp Cat. L Interior • May 6-13/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Holland America Roundtrip Vancouver including Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan BONUS: $25 US SHIPBOARD CREDIT per person! Receive 2,077 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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CRUISE ITINERARY: RHINE AND DANUBE RIVERS
Itinerary Highlights: Bucketlist cities like Amsterdam, Basel and Budapest; fairytale castles and medieval villages like Strasbourg and Rudesheim; and a wonderful wine scene throughout.
7-Night Dutch Sights & Belgian Delights River Cruise Scenic Jasper
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3760
pp + Taxes/Fees $300 pp Cat. D • Apr. 25-May 2/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Scenic Cruises Roundtrip Amsterdam including Arnhem, Antwerp, Veere & Rotterdam Receive 7,520 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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european river cruises SAVE UP TO C$1,500 PER STATEROOM ON SELECT 2018 DEPARTURES
Book by October 31, 2017 to receive free prepaid gratuities For more information, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor
Terms & Conditions: Rates are in Canadian dollars (C$) for cruise only, based on double occupancy, and inclusive of port fees. C$1,500 Savings is per stateroom based on double occupancy on select 2018 sailings. Offers are not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. Mention promo code CLIA17 at time of booking in order to receive the free prepaid gratuities. Call for full offer terms. Stateroom upgrades, land programs, airfares, and gratuities are additional. Other restrictions apply. CST#2065452-40
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Santorini, Greece
This is not a cruise. This is the ultimate European getaway. It’s pizza pioneering in Naples. Shortcutting to Croatia’s Srd Hill summit by cable car. And isle hopping from Mykonos to Athens. Plus memory making onboard experiences you will never forget. Broadway-style entertainment, the only ice skating shows at sea and much more. Only on Royal Caribbean ®.
THIS IS MEDITERRANEAN MARVELING
Book select 7 nights or longer departure open for sale until October 31, 2017 in an inside stateroom and receive a Bottle of Wine! Book an Ocean view and receive a Complimentary Dinner for Two. Upgrade to a Balcony and receive both offers PLUS a Complimentary Spa Treatment for 1!
For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor!
See Your Travel Professional for Complete Offer Terms. Specialty Dinner/Spa for 1/Wine Offer only applies to new bookings made until October 31, 2017 for 7 nights or longer Caribbean departing on or after November 18th, 2017 – April 30th, 2018. Excludes China Departures. Must book an inside stateroom to receive a bottle of wine, book an ocean view to receive the Specialty Dining offer in addition. Upgrade to a Balcony and receive the Specialty Dining offer, Spa Treatment for 1, and bottle of wine. 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. Limit to 1 bottle of wine per stateroom. Offer is combinable with all offers and promotions, except other dining/spa/wine 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. © 2017 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 17058138 • 8/25/2017
Truly All-Inclusive
2018 EUROPE LUXURY RIVER CRUISING
RHINE HIGHLIGHTS 8 Day Cruise Zurich > Amsterdam Depart October 15, 2018
England
Category E (Standard Suite) Netherlands
Amsterdam
FLY FREE*
Germany
Drachenburg castle
Cologne Rhine
Belgium
STANDARD SUITES ONLY English
Koblenz Rüdesheim
Cochem
Mannheim
FLY FOR $495 BALCONY SUITES ONLY
$3,800*
Volendam & Edam
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Kehl
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France TOUR CODE: AMBC
Heidelberg
Black Forest
Basel
Zurich
Switzerland
On all Scenic Space-Ships, all-inclusive means your transfers and tips, yourAtlantic exclusive Ocean excursions, all meals, beverages, butler service and laundry concierge are included.
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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information *Conditions Apply. Prices reflect $125 per person Early Payment discount. Prices based on per person twin share in CAD, are strictly limited & subject to availability on specific dates, until sold out. Prices are correct/available at the time of printing. Offers for new bookings only and not in conjunction with any other offers and may be withdrawn at any time. Flights for Fly Free and Fly For $495, must be booked by Scenic and an additional non-refundable deposit is required. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of deposit. Once issued, air tickets are subject to amendment and cancellation fees as established by the applicable airline. Fly Free and Fly For $495 including taxes: available on selected departures. Airfares are in economy class on airlines of Scenic’ choice in specific classes and surcharges may apply if specific class is sold out. Offer available until October 31, 2017 unless sold out prior. Deposit must be paid by October 31, 2017 to qualify. Port and sundry charges $300 per person, are NOT included. Very small number of rare, fine & vintage wines, champagnes and spirits not included. Scenic Sundowners is a seasonal highlight and is included Spain for sailings from April 1 to September 30, 2018 – depending on sailing date, the event may not be held during sunset. Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your tour and at times we designate. For full terms and conditions refer to 2018 Europe River Cruising Brochure and Early Booking Incentives flyer or visit scenic.ca. Scenic office: Suite 1025, 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1. BC consumer protection #40178. SCAPR487
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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE WITH WINDSTAR “Prepare to be pampered! Warm and personal service, fantastic food and wonderful ports of call—Windstar has it all. You get all the offerings of a luxury liner with the intimacy of a smaller ship under sail. And the accommodations are called suites for a reason! Even the standard suites are gorgeous—spacious and elegant, with nothing standard about them.” Recommended for you by Sally Heinrick, Manager Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 sheinrick@maritimetravel.ca
7-Night Mediterranean Island Mosaic Cruise Star Pride
$
1799
pp + Taxes/Fees $165US pp Cabin: Suite • Apr.28/18 • 7 days • Cruise Only • Windstar Cruises Barcelona to Rome including Palma de Mallorca, Calvi, Bastia, Corsica & Portoferraio
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RHINE RIVER CRUISE WITH VIKING “I am in love with Europe! I have done a coach tour and a river cruise and I have travelled extensively throughout most of Western Europe. My favourite country by far is Germany. It offers amazing food, charming castles and villages with cobblestone streets—all of it best experienced on a river cruise!”
Photo courtesy of Crystal Cruises
e all have a dream cruise in mind, that once-in-a-lifetime voyage that ignores real-world constraints like vacation time or budgets. With that in mind, we asked our Maritime Travel cruise experts what their top bucket-list cruises are and why they would recommend them to clients.
Recommended for you by
Michelle Brezina
450-500 Notre Dame Drive Columbia Square Kamloops, BC 778-471-5619 mbrezina@maritimetravel.ca
7-Night Rhine Getaway River Cruise Viking Longship Mani
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2839
pp + Taxes/Fees $160 pp Cat. F • Nov. 16-23/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Amsterdam to Basel including Kinderdijk, Cologne, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Heidleberg, Speyer, Strasbourg & Breisach Receive 4,978 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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WHERE TO FIRST? Marvel at Greece’s ancient ruins or kayak the serene waters of Alaska’s Clover Pass. Salsa the night away in Havana’s famed Tropicana Cabaret. Whether hopping islands or jumping over oceans, Feel Free to vacation your way with Norwegian Cruise Line. Book today and receive up to 5 free perks with Norwegian’s Free at Sea promotion. For more information, contact Maritime Travel.
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Bucket List Cruises you just have to experience!
OCTOBER Cruise Sale… Look inside for greal deals!
SA IL THE WOR LD’S GR E AT R I V ER S.
Only with Viking®
The small ship experts. Elegant & state-of-the-art. Serene Scandinavian spaces. Destination-focused dining. Award-winning service. Cultural enrichment from ship to shore. The Thinking Person’s Cruise® . Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest From $6,549 per person*
Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel From $2,649 per person*
Romantic Danube Nuremberg to Budapest From $2,649 per person*
Ask about Viking’s 2018 Early Booking Discount. Special cruise fares plus international air discounts*. Contact Maritime Travel today. *Note: Grand European Tour price based on CAT F, October 26, 2018 Viking Longship sailing. Rhine Getaway price based on CAT F, November 16, 2018 Viking Longship sailing. Romantic Danube price based on CAT F, November 16, 2018 Viking Longship sailing. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in Canadian dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Cruise fares and international air discounts are considered a single offer. Special savings air from select gateways; call for gateways and pricing. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 10/1/17, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Prices are based upon lowest price point and category at time of print and are subject to change without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruisescanada.com. CST#2052644-40
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Port Report
ITINERARY: WESTERN CARIBBEAN
Discover miles of sugar-sand beaches, world-class diving and ancient Mayan ruins on a fabulous cruise to Mexico and the Caribbean islands. Western Caribbean itineraries typically range from four- to seven-night voyages from South Florida and San Juan. Highlights may include Grand Cayman, Grand Turk and Jamaica, as well as destinations along Mexico’s renowned Yucatan Peninsula. Key West, on Florida’s southernmost tip, is another increasingly popular stop. Here are two of our favourite Western Caribbean cruise port picks:
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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands This island is known for its pristine, sugar sand beaches and sparkling blue water harbouring spectacular shipwrecks. The capital of George Town is compact and colourful—a mecca for duty-free shopping. Cozumel, Mexico Home of dazzling white sand beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, exotic jungle wildlife and crystalline waters teeming with tropical fish—Cozumel is a true paradise. A popular spot for snorkelling and diving, Cozumel excels with crystal clear waters and incredible reefs.
FREE
stateroom location upgrade†
FREE
gratuities††
“The off-ship activities are great on a Western Caribbean cruise. There is so much to see and do, from visiting Mayan ruins in Mexico to some of the best snorkelling and diving imaginable in Cozumel and the Caymans. Four- and seven-night cruises are popular and leave from Miami-Fort Lauderdale or San Juan, Puerto Rico.”
Arlene Hart, Manager Unit 107, Uptown 3571 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 ahart@maritimetravel.ca
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Regal Princess
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118120
pp + Taxes/Fees $175.51 pp Cat. BW Balcony • Dec. 3-10/17 • 7 Days • Cruise Only Princess Cruises Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale including Princess Cays (Bahamas), Falmouth (Jamaica), Georgetown, Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cozumel (Mexico) Receive1,907 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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—— Plus, book with a low $100 deposit ——
Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor for details † FREE Stateroom Location Upgrade applies to booking the stateroom location you wish to sail in for the price of the lowest category within that stateroom type (Interior to Interior, Oceanview to Oceanview, Balcony to Balcony). Upgrade offer excludes select categories, including but not limited to premium categories and suites. Offer does not apply to land packages. ††FREE Gratuities do not include gratuities added to bar charges, dining room wine accounts or Lotus Spa services. Gratuities are not transferable, nonrefundable, have no cash value. ‡‡FREE Onboard Spending Money offer is applicable to all guests (up to 4) in a stateroom. Guests with single occupancy will receive double the per guest credit amount. Spending money may be used on a single voyage only, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used in the casino and expires at the end of that voyage.This offer has limited space regardless of cabin availability and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past guest offers, including Air discounts and onboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Offer expires: 11/16/17. Reference promotion code: N9 ©2017 Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.
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Choose from cruises and receive our best offer of the season + bonus offers for suites!*
Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor for details.
*Restrictions apply. See full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.
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Calendar! Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
CALGARY, AB
The World is Within Your Reach with Collette! True adventures go beyond incredible destinations. Collette delivers a sense of possibility across all seven continents. Join us at this informative presentation to learn more. TUES. OCT. 17 @ 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - BEDDINGTON TOWNE CENTRE 218 -8120 BEDDINGTON BLVD NW RSVP by Oct. 12 at 403-265-6143
LANGLEY/SURREY/WHITE ROCK, BC
2nd Annual Travel Extravaganza Exploration of the Pacific! Cruise and tour the ocean, rivers and lands of the South Pacific and Asia. Join Maritime Travel and representatives from Paul Gauguin Cruises, Nexus Holidays, Avalon Waterways, Holland America, Intrepid Travel & Seabourn Cruises. THURS. OCT. 19, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM GUILDFORD GOLF COURSE - SURREY RSVP by Oct. 14 to one of the following locations: White Rock: 604-531-3307 Surrey: 604-575-5044 Langley: 604-533-5305 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
CALGARY, AB
The Art of Touring in Style with Insight Vacations! Join Maritime Travel and Insight Vacations at this informative presentation and learn about Insight’s premium escorted journeys to Scotland & Ireland. MON. OCT. 23 @ 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - BEDDINGTON TOWNE CENTRE 218 -8120 BEDDINGTON BLVD NW RSVP by Oct. 18 at 403-265-6143
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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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