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Charting your cruising course

If you thought cruises were the preserve of the wealthy, famous or blue-rinse brigade, think again! Today’s modern cruise liners cater for absolutely every age group and every interest at prices that will suit your pocket. We’re pleased to share some incredible cruise options we just know will float your boat…

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ime to trade in that tux and don a pair of flip-flops!

The past decade has seen a revolution in the type of cruise holidays available.

The image of cruising being too expensive, too formal and generally only for old people has changed.

Today cruising is one of the fastest-growing forms of tourism in the world. Why? It’s easy, exciting, flexible and what’s more, exceptional value for money!

See a multitude of destinations with only ever having to unpack your bag once. Your resort moves with you to your next

destination, wining, dining and entertaining you the whole way.

And if you’re worried you’ll have nothing to do at sea, your floating holiday resort will banish the boredom with everything from on-board casinos and rollerblading rinks to flower-arranging lessons and wine tasting. There are even climbing walls and zip-lines!

Of course, if you’d prefer to pile on a few holiday pounds, there’s all-day dining and drinking in a variety of restaurants and bars. In fact, on some ships you can dine in a different restaurant and sip cocktails in a different bar every night over a seven-day cruise.

For families, a cruise represents time together, or apart, in a secure, safe environment. The young to young-at-heart are catered for with such facilities as computer arcades, surf simulators, ice-skating rinks and even nightclubs. Professional minders in fully equipped childcare centres ensure peace of mind throughout your cruise holiday.

Pentravel brings you a superb range of worldwide sea, river and lake cruises with our partners. We recommend them unreservedly and will help you select the cruise that’s right for you, at the best price. We can also advise you on and book other aspects of your itinerary, including flights, hotel accommodation, transfers, tours and car hire if required.

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River cruising Mediterranean Caribbean & Mexico Far east Local cruising with MsC starlight scandinavia south america & the antarctic trafalgar tours From Cape town to the world Lufthansa Cruise seasons, terms and conditions

A river runs through it…

It’s a new way to see an old world. You haven’t really experienced the best of Europe until you’ve literally sailed through it...

Venice and the Po River 8 days River Countess

The greatest treasures of Venice, Florence, and Rome await you on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Italy. The food alone would be worth the trip, but of course Italy offers so much more. Discover the newest addition to Uniworld’s collection of extraordinary river cruise destinations.

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npack and unwind with Uniworld’s Boutique River Cruises’ range of river cruising experiences.

River cruising combines the pleasure of discovering the multitude of charms and landmarks of different destinations with the same exquisite accommodation, awardwinning hospitality and world-class cuisine of a five-star boutique hotel.

It’s also exceptionally convenient as you dock in the heart of town, merely a few steps away from charming squares, magnificent cathedrals, and bustling market places.

Luxury River Cruising Imperial Waterways of Russia 13 days River Victoria

Discover the soul of Russia along the shores of the Volga with its rich culture, traditions and royal history. And as you travel along the river, delight in another side of Russia, from its remote forested islands and vast lakes to its pastoral landscapes.

Padua

Bologna

Ravenna ITALY

Visiting: Venice and Padua Departs Venice Apr – Nov ’13 Bonus: Book and pay in full, and save up to R2 500 per person!*

Price guide from R23 775

*offer expires 30 June 2012

Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong

7 nights River Saigon, 7 nights hotel There can be no more striking cultural contrast between bustling Vietnam and the tranquility of Cambodia. From Ho Chi Minh City, through the Mekong Delta so rich in human life and endeavour, to the diverse countryside of Cambodia, you’ll discover two countries, two cultures and two ways of life linked by one river, the Mekong, that has shaped these nations.

Kizhi Island

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Goritsy Mandrogi St Petersburg Uglich Russia

Price guide from R35 250

*offer expires 30 June 2012

Hanoi

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Angkor Ban

Yaroslavl

CAMBODIA Phnom Penh

Moscow

Visiting: Uglich, Lake Rybinsk, Goritsy, Lake Onega, Mandrogi, St Peterburg Departs Moscow/St Petersburg May – Sep ‘13 Bonus Book and pay in full and save R4 000 per person*

Venice Chioggia Serravalle

Vietnam Ho Chii Minh City

Visiting: Several cities in Vietnam and Cambodia Departs Hoh Chi Minh City/Hanoi Jan – Dec ’13 Bonus: Book and pay a deposit, and save up to R1 600 per person!*

Price guide from R36 899

*offer expires 30 June 2012

Please note: Port taxes are not included on the above cruises.

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Plain sailing in the Med

Connect with the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean, a region with fascinating history and profound culture…

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rguably Europe’s most popular cruising destination, a cruise through the Mediterranean offers the opportunity to experience some of the Western World’s most treasured historic and cultural hotspots.

Images of golden Greek island sands and peaceful Turkish fishing villages give way to Arab souks in Tunis and flamenco dancing in Barcelona. Your Med cruise will bring history and culture to life.

Most of our cruises are one-week long, covering either the western or eastern Med with the main seasons for cruising being from March to October, although cruises are available year-round.

The western Mediterranean itineraries extend from Italy, France and Spain to North Africa and even the Canary Islands, with such destinations as Barcelona, Tangiers, Monte Carlo, Nice and Florence popular ports of call.

Greece, Turkey, Italy and the Adriatic are destinations passengers selecting the eastern Mediterranean itineraries can look forward to, with Venice, Athens, Istanbul and the Greek and Turkish islands included in various itineraries.

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Extended Mediterranean cruises span over 14 days and generally cover most of the destinations in the east and west itineraries. Popular departure ports include Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice, Athens and Istanbul.

Many cruises also finish in the UK with Southampton being the major port.

Rain or shine?

Although the northern hemisphere summer is the traditional season for Mediterranean cruises, winter itineraries are becoming increasingly popular because tourist attractions are less busy. If you travel during summer, bring a large hat and lather up. It gets very warm!

Save some for next time Because the variety of experiences offered by Mediterranean cruise destinations is so immense, focus on a few areas you absolutely want to see and book a cruise that covers that area.

Don’t try to see everything on one trip!

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PentRaVel tiP Most Med cruises start and end from ports in Spain or italy and you’ll probably select a europe airfare to connect to the cruise. Pentravel has special reducedcost “Holiday airfares” that can be used in conjunction with cruises. these airfares may permit you to stop over en-route to your cruise destination. ask us for expert advice and pricing.

Eastern Mediterranean

Istanbul to Venice

7 nights navigator of the Seas

10 nights Oceania Riviera venice istanbul split Dubrovnik

Rome athens ephesus

t Grea family! value

Mitilini athens

Corfu

sicily souda

argostoli

Mykonos ephesus

Visiting: Sicily, Ephesus, Athens, Souda, Rome Departs Civitavecchia (Rome) May – Oct ‘12 Bonus: Children u12 cruise for free when sharing with 2 adults!

Visiting: Mitilini, Ephesus, Mykonos, Athens, Argostoli, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Split, Venice Departs Istanbul 3 Aug ‘12

Eastern Mediterranean

Lisbon to Rome

Price guide from

R20 725

Price guide from R7 965

7 nights Costa Favolosa

venice

12 nights Crystal Serenity

Fully e iv s lu c in

istanbul Dubrovnik izmir

Bari

Rome

Lisbon

olympia

Visiting: Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia Departs Venice May – Nov ‘12 Bonus: Kids u18 free!

Visiting: Gibraltar, Barcelona, Palamos, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Florence/Livorno, Porto Venere, Rome Departs Lisbon 25 Jul ‘12 Bonus: 30% saving included!

Price guide from R7 085

Price guide from R32 630

Dalmation Coast & Greek Isles

Greece, Malta & Italy

7 nights Seabourn Odyssey

7 nights Silver Spirit

venice Zadar Dubrovnik Kotor Corfu Katakolon

Price guide from R29 920

Rome sorrento athens Monemvasia Palermo Catania valetta

Piraeus santorini

Visiting: Sibenik, Kotor, Scenic Crusing Bay, Kerkira, Corfu, Argostoli, Pylos, Nafplion, Athens Departs Venice 21 Jul ‘12 Bonus: Free wines and spirits, plus free upgrade to balcony cabin!

Fully e siv inclu ry!

Luxu

Visiting: Momevasia, Valletta, Catania, Palermo, Sorrento, returning to Rome Departs Athens 15 Oct ‘12 Bonus: $250 onboard credit per person!

Price guide from

R17 199

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Take to the Caribbean waves!

There can be few images quite as glam as the turquoise waters and powdery white sands of the Caribbean. And it’s certainly a popular image, as it remains the world’s most popular cruising destination…

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Western Caribbean

7 nights Freedom of the Seas Port Canaveral Labadee

Cozumel George Town Falmouth

Visiting: Labadee, Falmouth, George Town, Cozumel, Port Canaveral Departs Port Canaveral Jun – Sep ‘12

Price guide from

R8 125

Eastern Caribbean

7 nights Disney Fantasy Port Canaveral

St Maarten

Castaway Cay St Thomas/St John

Visiting: St Maarten, St Thomas/St Johns, Castaway Cay Departs Port Canaveral 7 Sep’12

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rom Aruba to Cuba, the Caribbean and its 7 000 islands have long been the fly-and-flop holiday destination for sun-starved North Americans seeking a quick break.

You may think that once you’ve seen one gorgeous island, you’ve seen them all, but in reality each of the Caribbean islands have their own unique soul and flavour; a good thing as most six-day itinerary cruises allow you to spend three days at sea and the other three days on-shore exploring these breathtaking islands.

But don’t for a minute think you’re in for a quiet, reflective time on board. Caribbean cruises are perhaps best known for being fun-filled, magical expeditions, crammed with crazy activities and plenty of opportunities to party. It’s all about offering a floating playground that keeps your sea legs pumping and your endorphins flowing.

Popular Caribbean destinations include the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Trinidad, with popular departure ports including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, New Orleans, Galveston, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Los Angeles and San Diego. Cruises operate year-round.

Extending to Mexico is easy as several cruise lines combine their Caribbean cruises with calls to one or more of the Mexican ports in the Gulf.

Price guide from

Pentravel tip

Eastern Caribbean

For South Africans Miami is a popular departure port, easily allowing travellers to combine a holiday in Florida, including a trip to Walt Disney World, with a Caribbean cruise. Special “Holiday Airfares” are available to Florida. These airfares may permit you to stop over en-route to your destination.

Ask us for expert advise and pricing

R11 430

7 nights Norwegian Epic Miami

St Maarten

Nassau St Thomas/St John

Visiting: St Maarten, St Thomas, Nassau, Miami Departs Miami selected dates Nov ‘12 – Apr ‘13 Bonus: Latitude Members will receive an onboard credit if they book in May ‘12!

Price guide from R6 199

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Head east, west or south?

Most of our Caribbean cruises offer itineraries covering the eastern, western and southern regions. For at-sea days, select the eastern Caribbean itineraries that often have as their ports of call St. Thomas, St. Maarten and San Juan. Western Caribbean itineraries are a great option for snorkellers and scuba divers, stopping at such ports as Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, while Southern Caribbean cruises generally offer a wider variety of island stops and are therefore slightly longer, stopping in Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Curaçao, Martinique and St. Lucia, among others.

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Bearing east...

Far East G

Exotic and extraordinary, the Far East’s treasures are not unknown to South Africans who flock there on package holidays. But cruising its waters promises a far more romantic take on the destination...

et onboard one of our incredible cruises to the Orient for a taste of the extraordinary breadth of experiences on offer in this diverse region. From the fragrant, tropical shores of Southeast Asia to the ancient tradition and culture of the Far East, we believe cruising is an incredibly exciting and value-for-money way to discover this complex destination.

It’s a region that will tickle every sensibility. From gold temples to golden beaches, the colourful sights, sounds and smells in bustling Asian cities like Singapore and Hong Kong effortlessly give way to a more tranquil, earthy existence.

Cruise lines are fast realising the potential the Far East holds for cruising and are basing themselves in destinations like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Japan, offering itineraries that span from a short three-day expedition to grand voyages of up to two weeks.

Most of our cruises focus on specific areas within the Far East, such as Southeast Asia, Japan and eastern China or the South China Sea. Typical departure ports include Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Osaka.

Each sailing visits several countries, each with its own distinctive culture. Special “Holiday Airfares” are available to these destinations to join these cruises.

Isles of Southeast Asia

4 nights Legend of the Seas THAILAND Phuket Port Kelang Singapore

Malaysia

Visiting: Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Singapore Departs Singapore Nov – Dec ‘12 Bonus: Includes port taxes and gratuities

Price guide from

R5 160

Phuket, Langkawi & Redang 5 nights Superstar Virgo

Phuket THAILAND Langkawi Redang Malaysia

Phuket, Penang & Kuala Lumpur 5 nights Superstar Virgo

Phuket

Malaysia

Price guide from R6 760

Penang Kuala Lumpur Malacca

Singapore

Singapore

Visiting: Phuket, Langkawi and Pulau Redang before returning to Singapore Departs Singapore selected dates 1 Jul – 24 Sep ‘12 Bonus: Book a Balcony Cabin and receive an onboard credit of SGD400 per cabin.

THAILAND

Visiting: Penang, Phuket, Malacca and Port Klang for opt. overland to Kuala Lumpur before returning to Singapore Departs Singapore selected dates 1 Jul ‘12 – 24 Mar ‘13 Bonus: Book a Balcony Cabin and receive an onboard credit of SGD400 per cabin.

Price guide from R6 760

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Local cruising with MSC Starlight Cruises Get onboard now as experienced cruise operator MSC Starlight Cruises announces the introduction of two of its cruise ships in South African waters this season…

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he 2012/2013 season will be a memorable one for both MSC Starlight Cruises and its passengers, as the cruise line will be operating two cruise ships in South African waters during this period. Both ships will bring elegance and glamour to South African guests, offering select new cruise destinations as part of their 2012/2013 itineraries.

The MSC Opera will arrive in Cape Town on November 20 and will proceed to Durban to be based there for the summer

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season, operating three- and four-night cruises to Maputo, Portuguese Island and Barra Lodge in Mozambique.

For its Christmas Cruise, the MSC Opera is heading from Portuguese Island to the beach village of Anakoa in Madagascar, a port known for its diving, fishing and surfing, while an 11-night festive New Year cruise sees passengers celebrate New Year’s Eve under Réunion skies. The ship arrives in Mauritius on New Year’s Day and will remain in port for three nights.

It’s sister ship, the MSC Sinfonia will arrive back in South Africa on November 28 to operate cruises to Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, and, for the first time, an 11-night round-trip cruise to Walvis Bay and St Helena.

St Helena is one of the most isolated islands in the world and used to serve as an important rendezvous point and source of food for ships that were travelling from Asia en route to Europe. French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to, and is buried on, the island.

The ship will take over the Portuguese Island, Maputo and Barra Lodge cruises from the MSC Opera from February to April, as well as add Anakoa (Madagascar) in its seven-night cruise scheduled to depart on March 25, 2013.

A long cruise is scheduled to Mauritius, Réunion and Ile St Marie in Madagascar on February 6 as well as 18- and 19-night itineraries from Venice or Genoa to the Cape with calls at Valencia, Toulon, Lisbon, the Canary Islands and Walvis Bay.

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MSC STARLIGHT OFFER THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS on local cruises: Prima Special

The earlier you book, the bigger the savings so plan ahead and you can enjoy discounts of up to 30% on selected sailings. Terms: Applicable to the first two adults sharing the cabin only; children under 18 sharing with two adults pay only port charges and service fee.

Partner Special

Senior Citizens

Passengers over the age of 60 qualify for a 10% discount on cruises two to four nights and 5% on cruises five nights and longer. Terms: Not applicable to northbound, southbound and peak season cruises; cannot be combined with any other discounted offer.

Kids Cruise Free

Partner pays half price on selected cruises.

Buy Two, Get Two Free

Book and pay for two and invite two friends to join you in your four-berth cabin. Terms: Valid on selected cruises; All four passengers pay the applicable port, baggage, insurance and service charges.

A maximum of two children under the age of 18 travel free with two full-paying adults sharing a four-berth cabin. Terms: Excludes the applicable port charges and service charges, as well as any fuel or currency supplements that may apply. Children under 12 only in Balcony Suites on MSC Sinfonia.

MSC STARLIGHT LOCAL CRUISES

Below are but a few of the itineraries available this season. Enquire for more!

MSC Sinfonia The MSC Sinfonia has 777 cabins of which 132 are balcony suites. Passengers will have access to the ship’s four restaurants, 10 bars, two swimming pools and the luxurious MSC Aurea spa. Other facilities include a stateof-the-art fitness centre, a golf simulator, casino, disco, luxury shopping and a business and conference centre.

MSC Sinfonia

CRUISING FROM...

Note: some of the above offers may be applicable on these cruises, and prices change weekly.

Please call us to find out more!

Duration

Price guide*

Valid

Cape Town to Walvis Bay

4 nights

from R6 000

Dec ’12 – Jan ’13

Cape Town to Mossel Bay

3 nights

from R5 180

Dec ’12 – Jan ’13

Durban to Portuguese Island

3 nights

from R4 500

Feb – Apr ’13

Durban to Portuguese Island and Barra Lodge

4 nights

from R5 000

Feb – Mar ’13

Durban to Mauritius

10 nights

from R15 700

18 Dec ‘12

Genoa to Cape Town

19 nights

from R9 575

9 Nov ’12

AND INTRODUCING... MSC Opera (opposite)

MSC Opera

The MSC Opera has 856 cabins of which 172 are balcony cabins and 28 are balcony suites. In addition to its four restaurants, 11 bars, two pools and disco, guests will have access to the MSC Aurea spa, a casino and a video games room, among other facilities. The ship has a wonderful array of duty-free shopping and caters for kids with the Buffalo Bill children’s play area.

CRUISING FROM...

Duration

Durban to Portuguese Island

3 nights

Price guide* from R4 890

Valid

Durban to Portuguese Island and Barra Lodge

4 nights

from R5 320

Jan – Feb ’13

Jan – Feb ’13

Durban to Maputo and Imhambane

4 nights

from R5 320

Nov ’12 – Feb ’13

Venice to Cape Town

19 nights

from R10 045

1 – 20 Nov ‘12

Durban to Réunion and Mauritius

11 nights

from R18 370

27 Dec ’12

Please note: Port taxes are not included on the above cruises.

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SHIPSHAPE Scandinavia You may think it’s all saunas and ski-boots in scintillating Scandinavia, but exploring this traditional winter wonderland’s steamy summers on a cruise can be just as rewarding…

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or most South Africans, Scandinavia seems a fairly remote destination. But for those drawn to the allure of magnificent fjords, Viking legends and cosmopolitan cities, a cruise really is the most value-for-money, easily accessible way to experience this destination.

From picture-perfect coastlines, islands and archipelagos to towering, snow-capped mountains, quaint villages and dramatic narrow straits, cruising in Scandinavia takes on an element of the spectacular. Journey to the top of the world as you glide through two millennia of history that spans the Vikings, Teutonic knights and Russian czars.

Norwegian fjords, city stops in Denmark’s charismatic Copenhagen and neoclassical Helsinki, visits to Iceland’s volcanoes and hot mineral-rich springs are just some of the highlights to which Scandinavia-bound cruise passengers can look forward.

Cruises to Scandinavian destinations and the Baltics generally start from Copenhagen and Stockholm and are about seven days long, although there are also departures from Southampton (UK) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands) with longer sailings of 14 days or more.

Baltic Cities

7 nights Costa Fortuna st Petersburg stockholm tallinn

Copenhagen

DiD YOU KnOW?

Warnemünde

Visiting: Stockholm, Tallinn, St Petersburg, Warnemünde, returning to Copenhagen Departs Copenhagen Jul, Aug ‘12 Bonus: Kids u18 cruise for free!*

Price guide from R7 085 *conditions apply

Baltic States

7 nights Silver Whisper

expect longer than average time spent in ports as Scandinavian cities are generally located close to one another. that means plenty of time to go exploring. excursions can range from visits to tallinn’s Old town and the tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen to the incredible imperial palaces and parks of Saint Petersburg. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing!

Bergen & Norwegian Fjords

Fully e siv inclu ry!

Luxu

8 nights MS Balmoral

Bergen

st Petersburg Helsinki

stavanger

stockholm Copenhagen

tallinn southampton

Visiting: Helsinki, St Petersburg (3 days), Tallinn, returning to Stockholm Departs Copenhagen 5 Jul ‘13 Bonus: $250 onboard credit per person!

Visiting: Bergen, Flam, Sognefjord, Olden, Nordfjord, Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Stavanger, and Southampton Departs Southampton 3 Aug ’12 Bonus: Onboard credit of GBP80 per cabin!

Price guide from

R38 400

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Price guide from R12 400

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Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires 12 nights Crystal Symphony

Rio de Janeiro

Due South The adventurer in you will delight in the rugged, uninhibited spirit of South America and the Antarctic. But there’s no need to rough it, you can see it in cruising style…

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Rio Grande Monte Video Buenos Aires

Visiting: Buzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, São Paulo, Itajai, Punta Del Este, Montevideo, Buenos Aires Departs Rio De Janeiro 9 Dec ‘12 Bonus: Includes gratuities, drinks and specialty dining!

Price guide from R37 930

Holiday Antarctica

12 nights Silver Explorer

Fully e siv Inclu ry!

Luxu

Ushuaia Antarctic Peninsula

Visiting: The Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands, Shetland Islands, and cruising the Drake Passage.

Departs Ushuaia 23 Dec ‘12 Bonus: Free parka, backpack and shore excursions!

Price guide from

R102 500 ild and untamed, South America and the Antarctic are certainly an attractive option for the explorer at heart.

Colourful, chaotic cities, ancient historical sites and astonishing natural beauty and unique bird, plant and animal 11 nights MS Expedition, 1 night Ushuaia life characterise the South American continent.

Combine this with one of the world’s last wilderness areas, the Antarctic, and you have a veritable once-in-a-lifetime Ushuaia journey of discovery. What’s more is that you don’t need to be Bear Grylls to enjoy it. Cruise lines often combine the two destinations in their cruise programmes, ensuring your Antarctic expedition to the end of the earth is not only a memorable one, Peninsula but a comfortable one too.

Now is the time to don that parka however. Cruise lines are increasingly required to adhere to strict environmental Visiting: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula regulations as global warming affects the region’s ice content Departs Ushuaia Nov ‘12 – Mar ‘13 that makes this area so dramatic.

Bonus: 10% off if you book by 15 Jun ‘12... Ask us!

Glaciers and icebergs provide a spectacular backdrop to colonies of penguins and lone polar bears, giving you a firstPrice guide from hand look at one of the world’s remotest areas most of us are R64 560 never likely to see, except in photographs.

Cruises to South America and the Antarctic sail in the same season, the polar summer, between October and March when the weather is at its mildest. Larger ships tend to depart from Buenos Aires or Valparaiso and include an Antarctic experience within their “round the horn” cruise. South America-only cruises are also available and generally call at such destinations as Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo.

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Antarctic Experience

Pentravel tip Choose your cruise carefully. The larger cruise ships, while perhaps offering more comfort and entertainment, may not be able to access some of the areas smaller ships can, permitting disembarkation on to the Antarctic islands and the continent itself. These ships are specially equipped to deal with the conditions.

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Trafalgar’s top travel top-ups!

We‘ve combined the best of both worlds - an amazing guided holiday combined with a Greek island cruise ase B Best of Greece tour 8 days from R12 025 See the sights of ancient Greece. A trip of a lifetime!

Highlights: Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian’s Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon’s Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus.

See where the first Olympics were held and consult the Oracle of Delphi.

Best of Greece & 3-Day Aegean Cruise 11 days from R16 800 (Includes port taxes)

Visits: Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae, Meteora, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos and Santorini.

Best of Greece & 4-Day Aegean Cruise 12 days from R17 970 (Includes port taxes)

Visits: Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae, Meteora, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini.

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Best of Greece & 7-Day Aegean Cruise 15 days from R21 955 (Includes port taxes) Visits: Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae, Meteora, Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini.

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CRUiSe COnneCtiOnS Why not add one of these holidays at the start or end of your cruise to make your unforgettable European holiday complete?

Italian Concerto

Price includes: ● First Class hotel accommodation ● breakfast daily, selected dinners ● touring by luxury coach ● services of a Travel Director and Local Guides ● return airport transfers at selected times ● all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.

Visits: Rome, Monte Cassino, Amalfi, Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Florence, Ferrara and Venice.

Highlight: Be My Guest Dinner.

11 days from R19 750

Rome and Tuscan Highlights 9 days from R15 225 Visits: Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Vinci, Florence, Tuscan countryside and Assisi.

Highlight: Be My Guest Dinner.

Highlights of France and Barcelona 9 days from R16 575 Visits: Paris, Chartes, Loire Valley, Bourges, Lyon, Avignon, Nice, Monaco, Cannes and Barcelona. Optional Madrid extension.

Highlight: Be My Guest Dinner.

European Splendour 11 days from R21 850 INCREDIBLE DEAL! Book now and save R1 000 per

Visits: Rome, Siena, Florence, Classe, Venice, Verona, Lucerne and Paris.

Highlight: Local restaurant dinner.

person on Easy Payment Terms! Our Easy Payment Terms allow you to pay a R5 000 deposit and pay the balance 60 days prior to departure.

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Cape Town to the Caribbean 26 nights Silver Whisper Fully e iv s lu c in ry! u x u L

Cape Town to the world

Fort Lauderdale

Cape town

Visiting: Namibia, São Tome & Principe, Cameroon, Ghana, Gambia, Cape Verde, Barbados, Fort Lauderdale Departs Cape Town 5 Apr ‘13 Bonus: $750 onboard credit per person!

Price guide from

R77 480

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Southampton to Cape Town 23 nights MS Black Watch

southampton

Cape town

Visiting: Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Mindelo, Cape Verde, Banjul, Lüderitz, before ending at Cape Town Departs Southampton 10 Jan ‘13 Bonus: GBP200 onboard credit per cabin!

Price guide from R31 980

Venice to Cape Town 19 nights MSC Opera

venice

Cape town

Visiting: Venice, Valetta, Palma de Mallorca, Casablanca, Agadir, Dakar, Walvis Bay, Cape Town Departs Venice 1 Nov ‘12

Price guide from

R10 045

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Recapture the romance of travel and board one of these ultra-luxurious liners bound for distant destinations…

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ape Town is the centre of South Africa’s cruise universe this season with three international cruise lines in particular selecting it as a start or end port of call.

Silversea Cruise’s newest ship, the Silver Whisper, leaves Cape Town bound for the Caribbean on a 26-night itinerary that takes passengers along the west coast of Africa, across the Atlantic and to Ft Lauderdale via the Caribbean ports of Bridgetown, Roseau and St Thomas.

Launched in 2001, the Silver Whisper promises the ultimate in intimate Italian cruising, six-star service and world-class cuisine. Onboard facilities range from four restaurants, a pool and beauty salon to a casino, duty-free boutiques, a fitness centre and onboard library.

The sleek and sophisticated MS Blackwatch heads from Southampton (UK) to Cape Town in January 2013. Home to some 804 passengers on each cruise, the Black Watch has 423 cabins, four restaurant/bar areas, a fitness centre, library, spa and golf facilities, among others.

Promising old-fashioned elegance combined with the best of modern home comforts, the four-star MSC Opera is the perfect way to sample Mediterranean hospitality en route to Cape Town. Departing November 1 from Venice, the MSC Opera will spend 19 days leisurely making her way, and yours, to the southern tip of Africa calling at such ports as Valletta (Malta), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Casablanca (Morocco), Dakar (Senegal) and Walvis Bay (Namibia).

Passengers have a truly authentic Italian experience to look forward to: enjoy an espresso at the coffee bar, indulge in a typical handmade Italian treat at the ice cream bar or even learn to parle Italiano. Onshore excursions take on a different dimension with visits to Marrakech to see the Saadian Kings, or Fez, arguably the most authentic imperial city in Morocco. If it’s more history you’re after, don’t miss the shore excursion to Gorée Island to visit the House of the Slaves. And for the adventurer a quad-biking experience in the dunes between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund is simply a must on the itinerary before reaching Cape Town.

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Pentravel brings you a quick guide on where to sail, when… ● The Mediterranean: Year-round, but warmer from March to October ● Scandinavia: May to September ● Indian Ocean and West Coast: November to April ● Caribbean and Mexico: Year-round but particularly from November to April ● Far East: Year-round, although better during the non-Monsoon period. Cruises to China and Japan particularly are from March to May. ● South America and the Antarctic: October to March ● River cruising: Year-round

We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions carefully as they apply to all the packages mentioned in this brochure.

Our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the cruising season and will not apply to the entire season. They are based on twin share lowest category inside cabins/staterooms with private facilities and steward service and include all meals onboard, entertainment and activities. Port charges and taxes have been included, unless otherwise stipulated.

Tipping is expected and our cruise guide price may or may not include gratuities. Prices and availability correct as at 19 April 2012, please check with your consultant if any changes have occurred. All services, specials, discounts and upgrades are subject to availability and ROE changes. Discounts may or may not be included in the price. Kids cruise free specials: children still pay port taxes which have not been included. Pre and post hotel stays, flights and other land arrangements are NOT included in the price. Terms and conditions of each supplier apply and may vary. Visas may be necessary and Insurance is essential. E&OE

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