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Discovery
14 Night Springtime Flora
of the Eastern Atlantic
Malaga to London

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Departures:  18 April 2013
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Malaga, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Funchal, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Horta, Praia da Vitoria, St Peter Port, Harwich, London
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Malaga
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

 

Day Port Arrive Depart
18Apr13  Malaga, Spain
Embark on Discovery 
 
 - 10.30pm
19Apr13  Gibraltar    7.00am 6.00pm
20Apr13  Casablanca, Morocco    7.00am  9.00pm 
21Apr13  At Sea     
22Apr13  Funchal, Madeira Island    7.00am  5.00pm 
23Apr13 At Sea    
24Apr13 Ponta Delgada, Azores   8.00am  6.00pm
25Apr13 Horta, Azores   8.00am  6.00pm
26Apr13 Praia di Vitoria, Azores   7.00am 12.00pm 
27Apr13 At Sea    
28Apr13 At Sea    
29Apr13 At Sea    
30Apr13 St Peter Port, Guernsey  8.00am  1.00pm
01May13 Harwich, United Kingdom
Disembark Discovery
 8.00am  
01May13 London, United Kingdom
Transfer to London hotel
   
02May13 London, United Kingdom    

 

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

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on . Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Your Discovery Cruise Fare Also Includes:
-Transfer from Harwich to London
-1 night post-cruise stay at a London hotel

Gratuities included

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category O - Inside ---$2200------------Book or Enquire
Category N - Inside ---$2505------------Book or Enquire
Category M - Inside ---$2630------------Book or Enquire
Category L - Inside Superior---$3865------------Book or Enquire
Category K - Outside---$2760------------Book or Enquire
Category J - Outside ---$2985------------Book or Enquire
Category II - Sole Occupancy$5495---------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Outside---$3205------------Book or Enquire
Category H - Outside---$3320------------Book or Enquire
Category GG - Sole Occupancy $5990---------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Outside ---$3865------------Book or Enquire
Category F - Outside Superior---$3990------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Outside Superior ---$4585------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Outside Deluxe ---$5045------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Outside Single$6325---------------Book or Enquire
Category B - Junior Suite ---$5429------------Book or Enquire
Category A - Suite/Owner's Suite ---$6004------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British colony less than three-square miles in area, and one of the most renowned strategic military strong points in the world. Here you will find a mixture of ethnicity, with Spaniards, Moors, Arabs and British settlers making up the population. The famous Rock of Gibraltar is the reason why so many tourists flock to this part of the world

Country - Gibraltar
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 1kms
Currency - Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

Places of Interest
Rock of Gibraltar, Great Siege Tunnels, Ape's Den

Casablanca

Casablanca is a modern city with beaches bordering the Atlantic and broad, tree-lined avenues. The city is also your gateway to Morocco's interior and the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Country - Morroco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat

Funchal

The town and port of Funchal is the main town of the island of Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually smitten by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparision to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port  to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Adegas de Sao Francisco wine makers, Convent de Santa Clara, Botanic Gardens

Ponta Delgada

You'll be astonished to see, in the depths of the huge crater at the center of the island, two lakes--one emerald green, the other sky-blue. More astonishments: a cluster of hot springs bubbling in the mist.

Country - The Azores (Portugal)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Sete Cidades Crater Lake

Horta

A welcome sight for sailors through the centuries drawn to the shelter of its harbour, Horta and the volcanic islands surrounding it remain one of the most isolated spots in the Atlantic. Yet, the volcanic nature of the landscape belies its colourful landscape. Pretty windmills sit among lavender shrubs and a blue haze rises above fields of hydrangeas – the colour from which ‘The Blue Island’ of Faial earns its name.

Country - The Azoresm (Portugal)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (Euro)

Places of Interest

Praia da Vitoria

Nestling on the eastern shores of Terceira Island, the picturesque port of Praia da Vitória has a large bay with a sandy beach. Praia da Vitória's pretty parish church is remarkable for its Manueline architecture, gold Baroque side chapel and an interesting 18th-century Christmas crib.

Country - Portugal
Distance to Airport - kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

St Peter Port

Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - British Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest

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

 

Map

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)

Discovery Deck plans

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