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* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected Cabin PricingPortsSouthamptonLondon 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  LondonLondon 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. Porto GrandeOff the northwest coast of Africa lay the Cape Verde Islands, originally discovered by the Portuguese in 1460. In its early days, the islands’ populations were scattered and barely subsistent, surviving off of the natural salt beds of the islands and the sea turtle population. Today, the Cape Verde Islands are becoming a popular travel destination as it has superb beaches, excellent scenery and exuberant local color. RecifeFormerly known as Pernambuco, Recife was renamed for the great coral reef that lies off its shores. Due to its numerous waterways and countless bridges, it has also been dubbed the "Venice of Brazil" by visitors and locals alike. SalvadorCountry - Italy Rio De JaneiroThere can be few more stunning sights than arriving in Brazil’s unofficial capital by sea. Take a people-watching stroll along the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Ride a cable car high above the city and take in the twin landmarks of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado with its giant statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then seek out unique gifts with a difference as you shop the city streets that seem to ring with the rhythm of a samba.
Country - Brazil Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 20kms Currency - Real (BRL) Places of Interest Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema MontevideoFounded by the Spanish in 1720, the heart of Uruguay’s capital is home to some fine colonial architecture with beautiful 19th century houses and squares. Along the Rambla, the waterfront drive that stretches for 12 miles, you’ll discover sun-kissed beaches and sculpture-filled parks. Let yourself be tempted by several casinos, or stylish boutiques where suedes and amethysts are hard to resist.
Country - Uruguay Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 10kms Currency - Uyuguyan Peso (UYU) Places of Interest Estancia La Rabida, Establecimiento Juanico, Plaza Independencia Buenos AiresThis sophisticated Argentine jewel is the most European of South American capitals. Boulevards here are broader even than those in Paris. Nightlife beats to the pulse of the tango and bossa nova. Glamorous boutiques invite those looking for that special gift (leather is especially good value), while restaurants sizzle to the sound of succulent steaks.
Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 25kms Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS) Places of Interest Palermo Viejo District, Teatro Colon, La Boca Falkland Islands
Country - Falkland Islands UshuaiaKnown as the world’s southernmost city and once home to a penal colony, Ushuaia is also our gateway to the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park. Named after the Yahgan Indians who lit fires in the region, this unspoilt wilderness of forests, lakes, rivers and glaciers is bristling with wildlife.
Country - Argentina Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 9kms Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS) Places of Interest Museo Maritimo, Estancia Haberton, Presidio Puerto MonttChalet-style houses with ornate balconies will make you double-take this morning. Founded by German settlers in the mid 19th Century, Chile’s gateway to its spectacular lake district has a distinctly Alpine feel about it. From here, you’ve the chance to take in the best views of the region’s waterfalls, rivers and lakes, as well as Mt. Osorno with its snowcapped peak. Other highlights include the emerald green waters of Lake Todos Los Santos, more commonly known as Lake Esmeralda and described by Theodore Roosevelt as the most beautiful lake he had ever seen.
Country - Chile Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 12kms Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP) Places of Interest Lake Todos Los Santos, Puerto Varas, Petrohue River ValparaisoSet around a magnificent harbor and against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, Valparaiso is the capital of the Valparaiso Region, Chile’s principal port, and a delightful city to explore. Stroll its cobbled streets and quiet plazas, or head to Muelle Prat, a lively market. Just an hour inland is Santiago de Chile, founded in 1541 by the Conquistadors, and an impressive city of Spanish Colonial styles and old world, European architecture.
Santiago is the economic and cultural hub of the country, occupying a spectacular basin at the foot of the highest peaks of the Andes. Linger on leafy squares, visit the Palacio de la Moneda, see the pre-Colombian art museum and soak up the colorful street life of lively markets or the more sophisticated districts of Providencia and Las Condes. Country - Chile Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 95kms Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP) Places of Interest Cerro Polanco Funicular, Vina Del Mar, Concha y Toro Winery Easter IslandBilled as the most remote inhabited island in the world, Easter Island is known locally as Rapa Nui. It adopted its more familiar name after one Johannes Roggeeveen discovered the island on Easter Sunday, 1722. Like him, you’ll come face to face with the ancient Moais. About 800 of these giant statues, representing high chiefs of competing tribes, are dotted around the island. Some weigh up to 80 tons and it remains a mystery to this day how they were quarried and moved before the wheel was even invented.
Country - Chile Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 1kms Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP) Places of Interest Hanga Roa, Ahu Tahai, Rano Raraku Pitcairn IslandLying below the tropic of Capricorn, halfway between New Zealand and the Americas, the Pitcairn Island group is surely one of the most remotely inhabited in the world. A well deserved title, indeed, Pitcairn Island is the final resting place of the H.M.S. Bounty and its mutineers. Later, Pitcairn became the first Pacific island to become a British colony. Today it remains a breathtakingly beautiful retreat from the world.
PapeeteA look beyond its bustling waterfront will reveal the island paradise French artist Paul Gauguin came to explore and embrace. The island’s lush interior is a canvas of deep green valleys, 7,000 feet-high peaks and cascading waterfalls. On the south shore lies the Gauguin Museum at Mataiea while at Tautira on the north coast, other famous names like Captain Cook and Robert Louis Stevenson came to call. Back in Papeete, visit the restored ancient temple of Arahurahu Marae or shop for cultured black pearls.
Point Venus, Gauguin Museum, Tahara Hill and Matavai Bay Bora BoraNo name captures the imagination of paradise as well as the French Polynesian island nation of Bora Bora. Majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes, a shimmering lagoon and a barrier reef dotted with tiny motu or islets welcome visitors to perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific, and generations of travelers — including novelist James Michener — regarded Bora Bora as an earthly paradise. Approximately, a mere 4,600 people live a seemingly idyllic lifestyle in the main villages of Vaitape, Anau and Faanui.
Country - French Polynesia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF) Places of Interest Vaitape, Mareas, Beaches and Lagoons AucklandVirtually surrounded by water, Auckland is known as ‘The City of Sails’ with good reason. Opt to see the city from above with a visit to its Sky Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant! Sail on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for a taste of its yachting culture. Or head for the natural beauty of Rotorua. A different world completely, here you will find boiling mud pools, spouting geysers and hot springs. A highlight of New Zealand not to be missed!
Country - New Zealand Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 21kms Currency - New Zealand Dollars (NZD) Places of Interest Auckland War Memorial, Sky Tower, Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens NapierThe Miami Beach of the southern hemisphere, Napier has a host of art deco-style buildings that sprang up after the 1924 earthquake. A wide swath of ocean beach fronts Hawke's Bay and holds the world's largest mainland gannet colony. WellingtonNew Zealand's capital city features brightly painted wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum and Art Gallery, and keep your eyes peeled for the Beehive government offices—the name, of course, is a reference to the architecture. DunedinThe Gaelic word for Edinburgh is Dunedin and, not surprisingly, this one retains a number of close links with the Scottish capital. Not only are many of the street names the same, other reminders include the railroad station, University Clock Tower and Gothic Revival Dominican Priory – all built in similar styles. Sightseeing options include Lanarch Castle, a stroll through the Botanic Gardens, a walk up Baldwin Street – the steepest in the world – and a ride on the vintage train through Taieri Gorge.
Country - New Zealand Distance from port to City - 15kms Distance from port to Airport - 42kms Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD) Places of Interest Cadbury World, The Octagon, Speights Brewery Sydney, AustraliaSydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.
Country - Australia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 10kms Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD) Places of Interest Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach BurnieBurnie, Tasmania is situated on the North West coast of 'The Apple Isle'. This deep-water anchorage was once called Emu Bay. Today the town owes its growth to the development of its forest-based industries, the largest of which is the paper maker, Australian Paper (Amcor). Attractions include the Pioneer Village Museum, Civic Centre Precinct, Regional Art Gallery, Rhododendron Gardens, Annsleigh Gardens, Guide Falls, Burnie Park, Lactos Cheese Factory, Trout fishing at Lake Kara and the Amcor Paper Mills. MelbourneDubbed one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne has much to offer the day visitor. The locals’ passion for culture, fashion, food and music has created a swanky, cosmopolitan air. The city’s suburbs present a rich blend of architecture, cuisine and atmospheres. Take a trip to Albert Park Lake, Melbourne’s arts and cultural centre or sample one of myriad restaurants. With one of the world’s largest Greek communities outside of Greece, the Moussaka is much recommended! Country- Australia Places of Interest AdelaideSouthern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Adelaide is also your gateway to the beautiful Limestone Coast. FremantleHistoric Fremantle is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Situated some 20 kilometres upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is a growing, bustling city where soaring high rises coexist with sandstone buildings from the colonial era. The population in and around Perth makes up some 8% of Western Australia's population. And it's here that life moves at a slower pace, from the wonders of the bush to the wineries of the Swan Valley. Geraldton
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Capital and main port of Mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the French in 1735. The harbour lies sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains. The town has plenty of character, its past elegance shows in certain quarters. Off the main square, palm-lined Place d'Armes, there are some particularly fine French colonial buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theatre. There are two Cathedrals, a Mosque, Casino, a fine Supreme Court, some 18th century Barracks and a Natural History Museum. Place D'Armes, Old Government House, Fort Adelaide Mauritius
ReunionFew people outside mainland France know of Réunion and even fewer know of its spectacular natural wonders. The island's dearth of world-class beaches has a lot to do with its lack of mass tourism, but what Réunion lacks at sea level it more than makes up for in its wildly dramatic mountain country.
Country - Reunion Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 5kms Currency - Euro (EUR) Places of Interest Stella Mutatina, Vanilla House, Volcano House Richards BayA bustling port town with year-round warm weather, Richards Bay is home to South Africa's largest harbor. The golden sands of the coastline stretch from the Tugela River to the border of Mozambique. These serene beaches are also home to the Richards Bay Game Reserve, a protected lagoon that is home to aquatic birds, hippos, sharks and crocodiles. Country - South AfricaDistance from port to City - 2km Distance from port to Airport - 490km Currency - South African Rand (ZAR) Places of Interest Richards Bay game reserve, Richards Bay Lagoon Walvis BayWalvis Bay is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and other in- and outdoor sport codes. During the December holidays Walvis Bay and its surrounding resorts come to life as beach sports, events and entertainment draw thousands of visitors, who want to wind down and soak up the sun. During this time anglers flock to the coast to catch some of the best quality and largest edible fish in Africa. These include steenbras, kabeljou, snoek and other delicious varieties. The Dolphin Park and Long Beach resorts attract many visitors who choose to stay close to the ocean with the luxury of well-equipped accommodation and facilities. Tour operators offer various tour packages whether by quad-bike, off-road vehicles, sea excursions or scenic flights by plane. Undoubtedly amongst the most famous desert landmarks in Namibia is Dune 7, one of the highest crests in the dune belt along the coast. With picnic sites and shaded with palm trees the dune is a popular sand-boarding haunt, while simply climbing to the top to see the view is an adventure on its own. The coastal dunes are popular with para-gliding, sand-boarding and quad biking enthusiasts. FunchalThe 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 MadeiraKnown for its sunny year-round climate, luxury resorts, and Madeira wine, this lush, mountainous archipelago includes the two inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which lie approximately 540 miles southwest of Lisbon. Saga Ruby Cabin InfoView Another Cabin: Cruise line info Saga CruisesWe are proud to offer an exciting range of cruises from Saga, one of the UK’s leading cruise operators. Saga is unique in providing travel exclusively for today’s over 50s. Over the years they have built a strong reputation for the quality of service they offer and their competitive pricing. Saga offers two very different cruising styles in Classic Cruises aboard Saga Ruby & Saga Sapphire, and Adventure Cruises aboard Quest for Adventure. Ship info     Saga RubySaga Ruby shares many features of her sister ship Saga Rose's much admired qualities, such as wide open decks, a spacious interior and deep hull ideal for long distance cruising. Following a $17 million refurbishment in March 2005, Saga Ruby has a classic feel, complemented by subtle, modern furnishings
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