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Norway & British Isles
Holland America Line
Prinsendam
Departs Aug 8, 2012
14 days / 14 nights
Amsterdam to London

  

From $3,558.66 + $199.68 taxes

Pricing is per person CAD

Based on Outside Category E

Amenities

  • US$50 per person shipboard credit
  

Overview

A Northern Europe cruise offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and scenery sure to enthrall even the most seasoned of travellers. Embrace the majesty of Norway's fjord-scalloped coast, boasting some of the most spectacular scenic cruising in the world. Marvel at towering snowcapped peaks as you pass quaint villages that dot lush, green lands. Discover the splendour of Ireland and Britain. Holland America Line's Europe is a world where you'll unpack only once and awake each morning to a new exploration of antiquities and stunning landscapes.


Ports of Call

Amsterdam, the Netherlands • at sea • Oslo, Norway (overnight) • Stavenger, Norway • Bergen, Norway • at sea • Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Liverpool, England • Dublin, Ireland • Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland • Torquay (Torbay), England • at sea • Tilbury (London), England

Terms & Conditions

Sample fares are per person, cruise and cruisetours only, based on double occupancy in the minimum categories. Airfare is additional. Fares are in CAD dollars. Taxes are an additional $XXX. Holland America Line reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to US$9 per person per day should the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX increase to over US$70 per barrel. Fares based on Ensemble group rates. Additional sailings and rates available. Amenities based on double occupancy and may vary per ship & sailing date. Offers are subject to availability and may be altered or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.

 
 

Transatlantic Crossing
Cunard® Line
Queen Mary 2®
Departs Jul 27, 2012
7 days / 7 nights
Southampton to New York

  

From $1,895 USD + $37.01 taxes

Pricing is per person CAD

Based on A4 Balcony - Fare basis RDA

Amenities

  • Bon voyages half bottle of sparkling wine upon embarkation
  • 24-hr. room service
  • Satellite TV with multi-language film and music channels
  • Direct-dail telephone, data port outlet and wi-fi access (international access charges apply)
  • refrigerator, digital locking safe, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers
  • nightly turndown service with complimentary chocolate
  • 220V british 3-pin and 110V U.S. 2-pin sockets
  • fine soaps and shampoos
  • daily abridged newspaper
  • Upgrade to additional amenities and extras with Britannia Club, Princess Grill or Queens Grill accommodations

Inclusions

  • Entertainment
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  

Overview

Few voyages are more about the time you spend at sea than the ports you will visit. But then again, no other voyage is the classic, timeless Transatlantic Crossing on the awe-inspiring Queen Mary 2®. Since 1840, eager guests have been queuing up on docks in New York or Southampton, England to board a Cunard ocean liner and make this historic journey. While updated for the modern traveller on the most spectacular Cunard liner at sea, today's crossings retain all the excitement and romance of these early journeys, blending classic British tradition with contemporary services and amenities.


Ports of Call

Southampton, England • New York

Terms & Conditions

Fares apply on a space-available basis at time of reservation, were correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. Fares for other categories not shown may vary. Fares are per person, do not include air travel, are voyage only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public or past guest discount. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Fares quoted in Canadian dollars. Government fees and taxes are up to $35.24, are additional, per person, and may be higher for Canadian residents. Cunard is currently assessing a fuel supplement of $9.00 per person, per day (up to a maximum of $300) on all paying guests for voyages departing on or after 14 April 2011. The fuel supplement amount is subject to change even if the fare has already been paid in full and is included in the cruise fare. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please refer to the applicable Cunard brochure for terms, conditionsand definitions that apply to all reservations. Certain restrictions apply. This Advertisement was distributed by an independent travel agency, not by Cunard Line. Ships' Registry: Bermuda. ©CUNARD 2012.

 
 

Burgundy & Provence
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Scenery
Departs Jun 29, 2012
11 days / 10 nights
Paris to Arles

  

From $2,924

Pricing is per person CAD

Based on Category E, in deluxe outside stateroom

Ensemble Exclusives

  • Save $1500 per couple on select 2012 Europe Avalon Waterways vacation!

Amenities

  • Quality premium experience on ship & shore
  • Unpack only once - enjoy multiple destinations
  • Youngest river cruise fleet with the latest technology, including complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Modern amenities throughout the ship
  • Amazing views, thanks to French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in most staterooms
  • Largest staterooms on European waters - a minimum of 172 sq. ft.
  • Locally inspired cuisine plus complimentary wine, beer, or soda with dinner
  • Engaging, fully-escorted land programs operated by Globus, the leader in the travel industry for over 80 years

Inclusions

  • PARIS: Guided sightseeing
  • BEAUNE: Orientation walk, see the Hôtel-Dieu; Burgundy wine tasting
  • CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE: Welcome reception
  • TOURNUS: Guided sightseeing, visit the Abbey of St. Philibert
  • LYON: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill
  • TOURNON: Orientation walk
  • VIVIERS: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral
  • AVIGNON: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes
  • ARLES: Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
  

Overview

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the "City of Light." Travel south to fascinating Beaune for a Burgundy wine tasting; then board your ship in Chalon-sur-Saône and set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with an overnight on the French Riviera, also known as the Cote d'Azur. This cruise vacation has it all-historic sites, charming towns, spectacular cuisine, and more!


Ports of Call

Paris • Beaune • Chalon-Sur-Saône • Tournus • Lyon • Tournon • Viviers • Avignon • Arles

Terms & Conditions

Book a select 2012 Europe Avalon Waterways vacation to receive $750 off per person on the cruise/land only price. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between March 06 and April 30, 2012 for travel at select times in 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Advertised price quoted includes $105 Port Charges as well as $750 discounted offer.

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Cruise Line Ship Days Embark Disembark Promo Date ID
Azamara Club Cruises Azamara Journey 12 Edinburgh Southampton Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. 2012-07-28 23099
Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony 11 Dover Dover Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. Bonus Opportunity: In lieu of Ensemble Experience you may select a $150 per person shipboard credit (maximum $300 per stateroom) OR work with your travel agent to create a customized event or hotel stay valued at up to $175 per person (maximum $350 per stateroom). SBC Passengers booked in categories E-A will receive $150 per person shipboard credit (based on double occupancy)Passengers booked in categories PH,PS, and CP will receive $200 per person shipboard credit (based on double occupancy). 2012-08-25 22419
Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony 14 Dover New York SBC Passengers booked in categories E-A will receive $150 per person shipboard credit (based on double occupancy)Passengers booked in categories PH,PS, and CP will receive $200 per person shipboard credit (based on double occupancy). 2012-09-05 22420
Holland America Line Prinsendam 14 Amsterdam Amsterdam $50 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-06-26 21613
Holland America Line Prinsendam 14 Amsterdam Amsterdam Holland America Hosted cruises in 2012 feature 1. Ensemble Private Culinary Session Onboard with a Holland America Line Chef 2. Complimentary Holland America Line Cookbook (1 per stateroom on sailings longer than 7 days ) 3. Pinnacle Grill Lunch or Dinner for two. 4. Complimentary Ensemble Traveller Cocktail Party 5. Ensemble Travel Host. 2012-07-10 24080
Holland America Line Prinsendam 14 London (Tilbury) Amsterdam $50 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-08-08 21675
Holland America Line Prinsendam 14 London (Tilbury) Amsterdam $50 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-08-22 21620
Holland America Line Rotterdam 14 Rotterdam Rotterdam Holland America Hosted cruises in 2012 feature 1. Ensemble Private Culinary Session Onboard with a Holland America Line Chef 2. Complimentary Holland America Line Cookbook (1 per stateroom on sailings longer than 7 days ) 3. Pinnacle Grill Lunch or Dinner for two. 4. Complimentary Ensemble Traveller Cocktail Party 5. Ensemble Travel Host. 2012-08-25 24084
Holland America Line Eurodam 12 Amsterdam Copenhagen $75 US Shipboard Credit per stateroom. 2012-06-02 23798
Holland America Line Prinsendam 14 Amsterdam London (Tilbury) $50 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-08-08 21675
Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess 12 Southampton Southampton $25 US Shipboard Credit per stateroom. 2012-07-12 24480
Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess 12 Southampton Southampton $25 US Shipboard Credit per stateroom. 2012-08-13 22091
Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess 14 Southampton New York $75 US Shipboard Credit per stateroom. One photo per stateroom. 2012-08-25 24481
Princess Cruises Emerald Princess 16 Copenhagen New York $75 US Shipboard Credit per stateroom. One photo per stateroom. 2012-09-10 22105
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Voyager 10 Southampton Southampton Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. Bonus Opportunity: In lieu of Ensemble Experience you may select a $150 per person shipboard credit (maximum $300 per stateroom) OR work with your travel agent to create a customized event or hotel stay valued at up to $175 per person (maximum $350 per stateroom). 2012-09-06 22995
Seabourn Seabourn Sojourn 19 Southampton Montreal Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. Bonus Opportunity: In lieu of Ensemble Experience you may select a $150 per person shipboard credit (maximum $300 per stateroom) OR work with your travel agent to create a customized event or hotel stay valued at up to $175 per person (maximum $350 per stateroom). 2012-09-10 23527
Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper 11 Southampton Southampton Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. Bonus Opportunity: In lieu of Ensemble Experience you may select a $150 per person shipboard credit (maximum $300 per stateroom) OR work with your travel agent to create a customized event or hotel stay valued at up to $175 per person (maximum $350 per stateroom). Receive up to $1000 2012-05-13 22674
Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud 12 Copenhagen London (Tower Bridge) Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. 2012-05-30 22481
Silversea Cruises Silver Explorer 14 Greenock Reykjavik $150 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-05-30 22748
Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud 9 Reykjavik London (Tower Bridge) Hosted: Private cocktail party, services of an Ensemble host, complimentary shore event in one port of call. Restrictions may apply. Bonus Opportunity: In lieu of Ensemble Experience you may select a $150 per person shipboard credit (maximum $300 per stateroom) OR work with your travel agent to create a customized event or hotel stay valued at up to $175 per person (maximum $350 per stateroom). 2012-08-04 22485
Silversea Cruises Silver Explorer 14 Tromso Dublin $150 US Shipboard Credit per person (max. two per stateroom). 2012-08-19 22749

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† Offers are subject to change without notice, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn at any time.
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IMPORTANT: When booking, ask us for the appropriate supplier brochure for complete details and terms and conditions for your vacations and as well inquire about any possible past guest savings. Offers are space available and may be withdrawn at anytime without prior notice and are not combinable with other offers (unless stated otherwise). All prices, details and offers are subject to change. We are not responsible for errors or omissions.

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