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Discovery%lt;br%gt;11 Night Heritage of the British Isles%lt;br%gt;London to Portsmouth

Discovery
11 Night Heritage of the British Isles
London to Portsmouth

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Departures:  25 May 2012
Duration: 11 Nights
Ports: London, Portsmouth, Isles of Scilly, Douglas, Belfast, Oban, Dover, London
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

DATE

PORT

ARRIVE

DEPART

25-May-12

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

 

 

26-May-12

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

-

1500

27-May-12

Scilly Isles

0900

1600

28-May-12

Douglas, Isle of Man

1200

1900

29-May-12

Belfast, Northern Ireland

0700

1800

30-May-12

Oban, Scotland

0700

1800

31-May-12

At Sea

 

 

1-Jun-12

Tyne, UK

0800

2100

2-Jun-12

Greenwich, UK

2345

 

3-Jun-12

Greenwich, UK

 

 

4-Jun-12

Greenwich, UK

 

0045

4-Jun-11

London (Dover), UK

0900

1900

5-Jun-11

Portsmouth, UK

0700

1800

 

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

 

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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

Isles of Scilly

Just 45 kilometres off the southwest tip of Cornwall, lies the small, beautiful archipelago of the Isles of Scilly. Boasting mile after mile of white sandy beaches, acres of natural landscape to explore, and a rich and fascinating history.

Each island has its own unique character, charms, and adventures. Explore a variety of beaches, discover different eateries, engage in unique activities, uncover unusual flora ... each island offers its own treasure trove of adventures and experiences.
 

Country -England
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Pounds Stirling (GBP)
 

Belfast

The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze ages, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen. Explore the surrounding communities with their relgious and politcal beliefs displyed through numerous murals and pictures found on the cities walls. Enjoy a night out on the town in one of belfast's many irish pubs.

Country - United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Irish Linen Centre, Grand Opera House, Botanic Gardens Park

Dover

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

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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