Make your way to the London Hotel
for 1 night pre cruise stay
5-Jun-12
Transfer from London Hotel to Portsmouth, UK
to embark MV Discovery
-
1200
6-Jun-12
At Sea
-
-
6-Jun-12
Cherbourg, France
1200
1800
7-Jun-12
St Peter Port, Guernsey
0700
1630
8-Jun-12
Rouen (Paris), France
0800
-
9-Jun-12
Rouen (Paris), France
-
1330
10-Jun-12
Dunkirk, France
0700
1330
11-Jun-12
Heligoland, Germany
1000
1800
12-Jun-12
Ijmuiden, Netherlands
0900
1800
13-Jun-12
Harwich, UK
0700
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
Package Deal Pricing
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
Portsmouth
Country - United Kingdom Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms Currency - British Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Cherbourg
CHERBOURG Originally a little fishing village. Cherbourg developed into the historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars, there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. “Cap de la Hague” is to the West and the “Pointe de Barfleur” to the East. It belongs to Normandy, a region that has provided inspiration for countless artists and writers, is the land of apple orchards and rolling farmland dotted with villages of half-timbered houses. Boasting a wealth of abbeys and châteaux, as well as a superb coastline, it offers something for everyone.
Country - Normandy Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
St Peter Port
Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey Distance from port to City - Distance to Airport - Currency - British Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Dunkirk
Country - France Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 0kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Ijmuiden
Country - Netherlands 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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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
