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Discovery
15 Night Timeless Baltic
London to Harwich
PACKAGE DEAL

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Cruise Date:  2 September 2012
Duration: 15 Nights
Ports: London, Harwich, Copenhagen, Saaremaa, Tallinn, St Petersburg, Gdynia, Szczecin, Sassnitz, Brunsbuettel, London
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

DATE

PORT

ARRIVE

DEPART

2-Sep-12

Make your way to the London Hotel
for 1 night pre cruise stay

 

 

3-Sep-12

Transfer from London Hotel to Harwich, UK
to embark MV Discovery

-

1530

4-Sep-12

At Sea

-

-

5-Sep-12

Copenhagen, Denmark

1330

2130

6-Sep-12

At Sea

-

-

7-Sep-12

Saarema, Estonia

0900

1800

8-Sep-12

Tallinn, Estonia

0700

1630

9-Sep-12

St Petersburg, Russia

0800

-

10-Sep-12

St Petersburg, Russia

-

-

11-Sep-12

St Petersburg, Russia

-

1700

12-Sep-12

At Sea

-

-

13-Sep-12

Gdynia, Poland

0700

1300

14-Sep-12

Szczecin, Poland

0800

2130

15-Sep-12

Sassnitz-Mukran, Germany

0700

1330

16-Sep-12

Holtenau, Germany

0200

0200

16-Sep-12

Brunsbutle, Germany

1100

1100

16-Sep-12

Elbe Pilot Station

1330

1330

17-Sep-12

Harwich, UK

0830

-

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Package Deal Pricing

Number of Passengers

Package Includes:
•Return International economy class airfare from Australia to London
•1 night pre-cruise stay at a London Hotel
•Pre-cruise transfer from your London hotel to Harwich
•14 night cruise from Harwich return aboard MV Discovery
•Port charges, government fees and air taxes
•Gratuities included for your cabin steward, restaurant waiter and his/her assistant

 


* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges.

Air Travel Included
Airline Singapore Airlines
From
To London
Class Of Travel Economy Class - Return - Rules

Includes air taxes (subject to change).

Cruise - Discovery

CabinPackage
Category O - Inside $3892
Category N - Inside $3892
Category M - Inside $4489
Category L - Inside Superior$5385
Category K - Outside$4609
Category J - Outside $4789
Category I - Outside$5034
Category H - Outside$5206
Category G - Outside $5441
Category F - Outside Superior$5732
Category E - Outside Superior $6083
Category D - Outside Deluxe $6529
Category B - Junior Suite $6879
Category A - Suite/Owner's Suite $7406

 

Ports

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Copenhagen

Although smaller than most capital cities, Copenhagen is every bit as busy, modern and cosmopolitan as its counterparts, and is home to the official residence of the Danish Royal family. Explore the beautiful setting of historic Christianborg and Amalienborg Palaces, the colourful pavement cafés, and the 'Little Mermaid' statue, celebrating the tales of the city's own Hans Christian Andersen.For a fairytale end to a day's sightseeing, visit Tivoli Gardens where hot air balloons and Ferris Wheels await you!

Country - Denmark
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Denmark Kroner (DKK)

Places of Interest
Little Mermaid Statue, Danish Royal Palace, Tivoli Gardens

Tallinn

Another medieval masterpiece, Tallinn is enjoying a renaissance now that it is free from Russian rule. The architecture of this fine city juxtaposes Russian with Polish and Teutonic leaving you wide-eyed with wonder. From the spectacular curved domes of the Nevski Russian Orthodox Cathedral to Europe's only remaining Gothic town hall, you'll discover some awe-inspiring sights. You'll find bars and restaurants in abundance, and from the winding cobbled streets and squares, the sounds of open-air markets, brass bands, choirs and even string quartets ring out.

Country - Estonia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Estonian Kroon (EEK)

Places of Interest
Toompea Hill, St Mary's Cathedral, Russalka Monument, Old City

St Petersburg

Situated at the confluence of the Gulf of Finland and the mighty Neva River, this former imperial capital fascinates visitors with its strong European influences, grand residences, world-renown museums and extraordinary monuments to a glittering past gone by. With its elegant palace-lined waterways, gilded and domed skyline, and grand boulevards where Czars once traveled in golden carriages, the majestic city of St. Petersburg well-deserves its nickname as the "Empress of the Baltic."

Country - Russia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Russian Ruble (RUB)

Places of Interest
Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, Smolny Cathedral

Gdynia

Enter Gdansk from its gateway port of Gdynia and discover one of the oldest, most important and beautiful cities in the Baltic. Gdansk was once the nation's chief trading hub as well as its cultural center. 90% of the city was destroyed during World War II, but its architectural gems have been restored in great detail, reserving its place in history.

Country - Poland
Distance from port to City - 22kms
Distance from port to Airport - 40kms
Currency - Zloty(PLN)

Places of Interest
Old Town, Makbork Fortress, St Mary's Church

Szczecin

Szczecin is situated in the north-west of Poland, where the river Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay). For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes, from the west to the east and from the north, through the Baltic, to the south of Europe. Szczecin is also the capital of a new province, the Western Pomeranian Province.

Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history, and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania. Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty, when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League. At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic. 

Country - Poland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - NA
Currency

Places of Interest

Sassnitz



Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

Discovery Cabin Info

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Cruise line info

Voyages of Discovery

Discovery is a home from home with excellent cuisine and exemplary service in the company of 650 like-minded people and highly-acclaimed guest speakers. The ship is made up of British captains, with years of experience, 300 friendly, international crew members as well as cabin and restaurant staff.  

Each itinerary is planned to maximise time spent ashore, exploring many sights beyond the reach of larger ships. Guests will experience overnight stays inland and onshore in cultural epicentres, staying in first class accommodation and can dine in the company of your friends in either of the two restaurants onboard.


 

Ship info

Discovery

For the many passengers that return to mv Discovery year after year, it is a home from home. Every feature on the ship is designed with passengers’ comfort in mind and while retaining her old world grandeur, Discovery has all the modern amenities passengers would expect. £2 million has been spent on updating and improving facilities on Discovery over the last two years and a further £2 million will be spent by the end of 2009.

Dining

  • Seven Continents Re
  • The Yacht Club

Entertainment

  • Carosel Show Lounge
  • Discovery Theatre
  • The Night Club
  • Explorer Bar
Onboard Activities

  • 2 Pools, one with retractable roof 
  • 2 Jacuzzis 
  • 5 Bars
  • Medical Centre
  • Shop
  • Library
  • Bridge Club
  • Gymnasium and health centre
  • Lecture theatre and cinema
  • Internet Centre - 6 stations 
  • Card Room
  • 4 Lounges

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 20,186 Tonnes
Star Rating 3.5 Star
Size/Style of Ship Mid/Expedition
Entered Service May 2003
Registry Bermuda
Former Name Island Princess, Island Venture
Length 168.74 metres
Beam 32.22 metres
Draft 24.64 metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel (13,400kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 18
Passenger Capacity (twin) 710
Crew 350
Nationality of Officers European
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 355
Total Inside cabins 72
Total Outside cabins 283
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 2
Passenger Decks 8
Cabin Electricity 110v/220v
Elevators 4
Laundry A valet service is available for laundry, dry cleaning and pressing. Charges apply
Onboard Currency Pounds Sterling (GBP)

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