Grimaldi Lines Freighter Travel is offering a 20% discount for roundtrip sailings from Oct. 01, 2008 to March 31, 2009 on their 35 day Euro Med and 28 day Euro Aegean services, which call Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. These employ car carriers, and the passenger cabins, lounge and dining room, and a small gymnasium are all located on one deck (10 or 11). All passenger areas are air conditioned and reached by elevator. Italian ownership/registry. Age limit 85. For more information on these services, please click here.

This 90 passenger river cruise samples the six countries of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania on an 11 day voyage this October. Freighter World Cruises has been offered a $1,000 per couple discount on this Fall sailing. This cruise offers excellent value during a time of rising Euro prices in Europe, and no visas are needed. Please click here for more details. German Registry.

Special Fares* for the Oct. 13, '08 Sailing Only Category A (upper deck outside twin cabin) $2,198 Category B (main deck outside twin cabin) $1,998 * Fares are per person double occupancy. Port taxes are $178 p/p, and fuel surcharges are $110 p/p. The Line can also assist with airline reservations. When their air is purchased, airport transfers are FREE. An additional hotel night in Bucharest, if needed, is $125 per person twin including a buffet breakfast.

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Reederei F. Laeisz, GmbH Duration about 68 days Fares - see table below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Registry

Anticipated Itinerary Itinerary Map New York  ---  New York Savannah  ---  Georgia Panama Canal transit Tokyo*  ---  Japan Yokohama*  ---  Japan Kaohsiung  ---  Taiwan Hong Kong Chiwan  ---  China Yantian**  ---  China Shanghai  ---  China Ningpo  ---  China Pusan  ---  South Korea Panama Canal transit Manzanillo  ---  Panama Freeport  ---  Bahamas Port Everglades  ---  Florida New York  ---  New York * No shore leave. ** No embarkation/disembarkation.

Reederei F. Laeisz, G.m.b.H. has moved two sisterships to an itinerary from the U.S. East Coast at New York and Savannah to Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea. The MSC Kenya (ex Pusan Senator) and MSC Tanzania (ex Pudong Senator) offer four very nice cabins that can accommodate a maximum of 8 passengers. All cabins are carpeted, air-conditioned 2-room suites that are outside-facing and have private facilities. The large living room in each cabin has a sofa, love seat, chair, large writing desk and chair, mini-refrigerator and bar, and electronics that include a multisystem VCR (which accepts U.S. video tapes), tape deck, radio, and CD player. Each bedroom is also equipped with a wardrobe, small chest of drawers, and a large wall mirror. The bedrooms have two twin beds in cabins 1, 2 and 3, and the bedroom in cabin 4 has one double bed against the wall. The dining room is shared with the officers, as is the lounge, indoor pool, sauna, and recreation room, which is equipped with a ping pong table, stationary bicycle, and multi-training machine. The lead officers are German with an international crew. The ships do not have elevators. Built in 1997, the vessels are 965 feet in length and 63,645 DWT, and are designed to cruise at 24 knots. Cabin #3 Cabin #'s 1 and 2 Dayrooms The MSC Kenya

Reederei F. Laeisz Fares*	Approximate No. of Days	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
Roundtrip from New York	68	about $8,976 p/p (Euro 5,440 p/p)	about $9,537 (Euro 5,780)
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* Plus an additional about $317 p/p (Euro 192 p/p) for port taxes and deviation insurance, plus $12.50 p/p for U.S. Customs and Immigration fees for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

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In March, 2009, the 4 masted Star Clipper will reposition from Phuket, Thailand to Athens, Greece. Star Clippers' fleet of three tall ships offers authentic sailing adventures with all the amenities found on a luxury mega-yacht. The ship's accommodations are thoughtfully designed featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning, hair dryer, private safe, television and telephone. Most are outside cabins. The dress code is casual, and there is single, open seating in the dining room. Free water sports and nautical activities are offered from the ship. The ships feature an international staff and gourmet international food. Interesting shore excursions are offered at the ports for an additional fee.
A trans-ocean crossing on a Tall Ship is the fondest dream of anyone who loves sailing. Imagine long lazy days at sea, gazing at a horizon that is 360 degrees wide, feeling the steadying power of sails as they capture the energy of the wind and thrust your ship through the vast expanse of ocean. In all the world, there is no experience as wonderfully renewing and invigorating. At times you can stretch out in the bow net and watch the water slip by just a few meters below you. For those who love the sea, this is the ultimate way to experience it! The Star Clipper has 4 masts, 16 sails, and 36,000 square feet of sail. She is 360 feet in length, with a mast height of 226 feet, and can accommodate 170 passengers. Ships' registry is Luxembourg. Contact Joycene for an informative brochure. This offering is for residents of North and South America only. No age limit.	March 21 - April 27, 2009 37 Nights on the Star Clipper Phuket  ---  Thailand Similan Islands  ---  Thailand Colombo  ---  Sri Lanka Cochin  ---  India Goa  ---  India Safaga  ---  Egypt Sharm El Sheik  ---  Egypt Suez Canal  ---  transit Port Said  ---  Egypt Alexandria  ---  Egypt Rhodes  ---  Greece Mykonos  ---  Greece Athens  ---  Greece
Freighter World's 2009 Fares* Phuket to Athens 37 Nights Mar. 21-Apr. 27 Phuket to Safaga 28 Nights Mar. 21-Apr. 18 Goa to Athens 24 Nights Apr. 03-Apr. 27 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $5,324 $4,281 $4,556 Category 3 $4,897 $3,924 $4,220 Category 4 $4,463 $3,553 $3,876 Category 5 $3,847 $3,028 $3,388 Guaranteed Single $5,596 $5,605 $5,275 Port Charges $545 $325 $425 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $995 p/p for full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $100 p/p, and an Air Tax of $235 p/p.

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Cruise from Kiev to Odessa on an 11 night voyage, Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, 2008. Freighter World Cruises has been offered a $500 per person discount on this choice mid-season Ukraine sailing. This cruise offers excellent value during a time of rising Euro prices in Europe. It's also an easy travel destination as no visa is needed. Cruise on the MS Dnieper Princess, a German built, 260-passenger river vessel, which is about 410 feet in length (125 meters), and refurbished as recently as 2006. The ship features two dining rooms, two lounges, a reading room, a small gift shop, a sundeck, and an on-board doctor for first aid. The remaining available twin cabins are all outside locations with a big picture window and private bathroom. Ukraine registry. With a thousand years of history and gorgeous cities such as the capital Kiev, the vibrant Odessa, and the historically significant and popular Black Sea resort of Yalta - Ukraine has something for everyone. The cruise also features the wide Dnieper Delta and lesser known cities such as Kanev, home of Ukraine's favorite son, poet and artist Taras Shevchenko, and Zaporozhye, home to the acclaimed Cossack warriors. Ukraine is a delightful blend of the old Soviet Union and of a newly independent nation which is growing in popularity. Each morning an English speaking guide will lead a tour highlighting each port: Kiev, Kanev, Kremenchug, Zaporozhye, Kherson, Sevastopol, Yalta, and Odessa. There is also free time in most ports for personal exploration or optional activities. Onboard there are lectures about Ukrainian life, nightly music or concerts, a wine tasting party, and a Gala Captain's Dinner. Your cruise director is sure to take good care of you! International air (with free transfers) from U.S. gateways can also be arranged. Contact Joycene soon for a full color brochure with a day by day itinerary, deck plans, and photos of the ship. No age limit. Freighter World Cruises' Fares (after discount) Category B middle deck #3 outside twin $1,598 p/p Category C main deck #2 outside twin $1,498 p/p Port charges are an additional $168 p/p and the fuel surcharge is an additional $84 p/p.

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Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Duration about 42 days Fares - see table below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Liberian Registry

Anticipated Itinerary Itinerary Map Buenos Aires  ---  Argentina Puerto Madryn  ---  Argentina Strait of Magellan San Antonio  ---  Chile Callao  ---  Peru Guayaquil  ---  Ecuador Ilo  ---  Peru Antofagasta  ---  Chile San Antonio (2nd call)  ---  Chile Strait of Magellan Imbituba  ---  Brazil Itaguai (Sepetiba)  ---  Brazil Santos  ---  Brazil Buenos Aires  ---  Argentina Ports are subject to change.

NSB is now offering the Maruba Africa and Maruba Asia from Buenos Aires to Ecuador and back via the Strait of Magellan. These two sisterships can each accommodate two passengers in one Owner's Suite. The dining room and lounge with TV/VCR are shared with the ship's officers (TV reception is only possible near port areas). There is a sauna and a fitness room with table tennis and either a stationary bicycle or rowing machine. The indoor (seawater) pool, deck chairs and laundry facilities are all available to passengers. There is a steward on board, and the ship offers weekly cabin service. There is no elevator, so passengers must be able to negotiate many stairs. The Owner's Suite is on Deck 6 (in the middle of the superstructure), is carpeted, and is about 269 square feet (approximately 25 square meters), including the bathroom. The living room has 2 windows, and a wardrobe, small refrigerator, sitting arrangement, desk, chair, TV/DVD, short wave radio, and a view to the front with a possibly obstructed view. The bedroom has 1 window and a double bed about 78" x 70" (2 x 1.8 meters). Built in 2007 and 2008, the vessels are 31,200 DWT and about 669 feet long (204 meters). The lead officers are German, and the remainder of the crew is typically German or Filipino. 42 Day Roundtrip Fares* Owner's Suite double occupancy about $6,930 p/p (Euro 4,200 p/p) Owner's Suite single occupancy about $9,009 (Euro 5,460) * Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p). The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

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Join Nancy Toussaint, former Freighter World Cruises employee, on a fabulous 15 day cruise/land program to Vietnam and Cambodia. Nancy escorted a Freighter World Cruises group to this destination in Oct. 2005, and it was met with great enthusiasm. She now returns to this amazing, picturesque place and has invited our readers to join her on the sparkling new RV Indochine. Southeast Asia welcomes American tourists, and the dollar is still strong against local currencies. The RV Indochine, which is due for completion July 2008, will carry just 48 passengers in all outside air-conditioned, Burmese wood paneled twin cabins located on the Main Deck and Upper Deck. The ship's style is reminiscent of the grandeur of colonial British vessels which traveled the Mekong River in the early 20th century. An elegant one sitting restaurant, located on the Upper Deck, will serve French influenced meals. On the Sun Deck there is an enclosed bar and lounge as well as apply seating areas for great river viewing. English speaking local guides conduct daily sightseeing trips to all the highlights of the area. During the land portion of the tour, while eating in carefully selected local restaurants, travelers will get to sample a variety of Vietnamese and Cambodian foods. And the ship's staff will make sure passengers have a comfortable and most enjoyable time while cruising up the Mekong River! The Indochine carries a crew of 26 total: Cambodian and Vietnamese with a European Chef and an English speaking Cruise Manager. She is about 164 feet long (50 m), 32 feet wide (10 m), with a draft of about 5.5 feet (1.7 m). Cambodian registry. Visas are required for both Vietnam and Cambodia. Contact Joycene to join the small group today. A $500 discount per person/$1000 discount per couple is offered on this sailing only! Fares after discount including air from Los Angeles: Fares include: economy round trip air from Los Angeles on Singapore Airlines, all transfers, 1 night 5 star hotel in Ho Chi Minh, 9 night deluxe cruise in outside cabin with all shore excursions included, 3 nights in first class hotel in Siem Reap, sightseeing in and around Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap including Angkor Wat Temples, 35 meals, special entertainment, and English speaking guides throughout. Category B, Main Deck cabin $3,298 per person twin Category B, Main Deck cabin $4,447 sole occupancy Category A, Upper Deck cabin $3,498 per person twin Port charges are $120 p/p. Air taxes are $448 p/p.

Oct. 26	Overnight flight from LAX.
Oct. 27	Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam -- transfer to a 5 star hotel for a good night's rest.
Oct. 28	Ho Chi Minh -- sightseeing around town with a local restaurant lunch before boarding the RV Indochine for a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Oct. 29	Ho Chi Minh -- all day excursion featuring Cu Chi Tunnels, lunch, rickshaw ride to Chinese Market, and dinner on shore before returning to your "floating hotel."
Oct. 30	Cruising -- includes Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, a snake farm, floating markets of Cai Be, and a tour of Vinh Long before dinner on board.
Oct. 31	Cruising -- minority Cham tribe is visited by small boats at Chau Doc, Bonsai seedbed and temples are visited.
Nov. 01	Cruising into Cambodia -- visit the locals on the tiny island of Koh Dek Chau.
Nov. 02	Cruising -- tour Kampong Cham and Prek Ta Kung.
Nov. 03	Cruising -- guided tour of Phnom Penh, the French influenced capital of Cambodia, including Royal Palace, National Museum and infamous "Killing Fields." Onboard Cambodian dance performance tonight!
Nov. 04	Cruising -- free morning in Phnom Penh before sailing to Kampong Tralach for a tour of Pagoda Wat Kampong.
Nov. 05	Cruising -- walk through rural Kampong Chhnang and later visit Kampong Luong by local boats. Captain's Gala Farewell Dinner in the evening.
Nov. 06	Disembarkation / Siem Reap -- cross Tonle Sap Lake or drive along side it to reach Siem Reap. Enjoy a welcome dinner and traditional "Aspara" show with overnight in a first class hotel.
Nov. 07	Siem Reap -- visit several of the Temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Dinner is at the "Red Piano" Restaurant.
Nov. 08	Siem Reap -- a full free day to explore the area, shop, or take an optional tour.
Nov. 09	Siem Reap / Home -- after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flights back to LAX.

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Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Duration about 35 days Fares - see tables below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Marshall Islands Registry

Anticipated Itinerary Itinerary Map Seattle  ---  Washington Pusan  ---  South Korea Yantian*  ---  China Kaohsiung  ---  Taiwan Shanghai  ---  China Kwangyang  ---  South Korea Pusan (2nd call)  ---  South Korea Long Beach  ---  California Oakland  ---  California Seattle  ---  Washington * No embarkation/disembarkation. Ports are subject to change.

NSB is now offering five sisterships on a route between the U.S. West Coast and Asia. The Hanjin Boston, Hanjin Yantian, Hanjin Baltimore, Hanjin Dallas and Hanjin Miami can each accommodate a maximum of eight passengers in one Owner's Suite, two Double Cabins, and two Single Suites, all with private facilities. The dining room and lounge with TV/Video are shared with ship's officers. A sauna, fitness room (usually with either a stationary bicycle or rowing machine), indoor (seawater) pool, deck chairs, and laundry facilities are all available to passengers. There is a steward on board, and the ship offers weekly cabin service. There is an elevator, but passengers should still be able to negotiate many stairs, since the cabins, dining room, lounge, laundry facilities, swimming pool and fitness room are located on various decks, and the elevator cannot always be relied on. The lead officers are German, and the remainder of crew is typically German or Filipino. The vessels were built in 2005, and are 92,984 DWT and about 984 feet long (300 meters). The Owner's Suite is on F deck, is carpeted, and about 376 square feet (approx. 35 square meters). The living room has a wardrobe, refrigerator, TV/DVD, sitting arrangement with sofa, a desk, chairs, sideboard, and views to the front and side. The bedroom has 1 double bed about 78" x 70" (2 x 1.8 meters). Double Cabin #1 (Owner's Rep. B) is also F deck, is carpeted, and is about 247 square feet (approx. 23 square meters). There is a partition wall between the living room and bedroom. The cabin offers a wardrobe, refrigerator, TV/DVD, sitting arrangement with sofa, a desk, chairs, a sideboard, with a view to the front. The double bed is about 78" x 70" (2 x 1.8 meters). Double Cabin #2 (Purser Cabin) is on F deck, is carpeted, and is about 194 square feet (approx. 18 square meters). There is a partition wall between the living room and bedroom. The cabin offers a wardrobe, refrigerator, TV, sitting arrangement with sofa, a desk, chairs, with a view to the front. The double bed is about 78" x 70" (2 x 1.8 meters). Single Suite (Owner's Rep. C) is about 238 square feet (approx. 22.1 square meters), and Single Suite (Supercargo Cabin) is about 269 square feet (approx. 25 square meters). Both are on F deck, and are carpeted. The living room has a wardrobe, refrigerator, TV, sitting arrangement with sofa, chairs, a desk, and views to the side and back. The bedroom has one double bed about 78" x 63" (2 x 1.6 meters).

NSB Fares*	Approx. # of Days	Owner's Suite Double Occup.	Owner's Suite Sole Occup.	Double Cabin #1 Double Occup.	Double Cabin #1 Sole Occup.	Double Cabin #2 Double Occup.	Double Cabin #2 Sole Occup.	Single Suite
Roundtrip	35	about $5,486 p/p (Euro 3,325 p/p)	about $6,353 (Euro 3,850)	about $5,198 p/p (Euro 3,150 p/p)	about $6,064 (Euro 3,675)	about $4,909 p/p (Euro 2,975 p/p)	about $5,775 (Euro 3,500)	about $4,909 (Euro 2,975)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.
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Dec. 16, 2008 17 Nights Genoa  ---  Italy Marsiglia (Marseilles)  ---  France Barcelona  ---  Spain Casablanca  ---  Morocco Funchal  ---  Madeira Islands Pointe a Pitre  ---  Guadalupe St. Thomas  ---  US Virgin Islands San Juan  ---  Puerto Rico Fort Lauderdale  ---  Florida

MSC Cruises is offering a 17 night transatlantic repositioning cruise on mv Orchestra from Genoa, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Enjoy the immensity of the ocean and enjoy leisure water days by crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a 17 night voyage. MSC Cruises' parent company is the second largest freight shipping company in the world with over 200 ships and 19,000 employees worldwide. The cruise line division began in 1988 and has been marketed in the US for about 10 years. The cruises are popular because of their true Italian ambiance, staff and service and their value pricing. The mv Orchestra was built in 2007, and with 1,275 staterooms on 13 passenger decks, she can accommodate 2,550 passengers on a double basis, and a maximum of 3,013. The Orchestra is 964 feet long and 89,600 tons, and is fully stabilized. All staterooms offer an interactive TV, minibar, safe and radio. Passenger amenities include mini-golf, a tennis court, a discothéque, a jogging track and two saunas and steam rooms, as well as four Jacuzzis, two swimming pools, a theatre, cinema, casino, library, card room, art gallery, and an internet café. There are duty free shops, a shopping area, medical center, a Chinese restaurant and a wine tasting bar. There is a beauty salon, and a gymnasium where aerobics and yoga are offered. Numerous interesting shore excursions are available on board for an additional charge. There are nightly shows and various activities during the day. Of course you are always free to just curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee and relax the day away. MSC Cruises can also arrange roundtrip air from major U.S. gateways or you may choose to arrange your own air and spend more time in Europe. MSC Cruises attracts many repeat passengers because of their good service, fun itineraries, and good value for the money. Italian Ownership / Panama Registry. Please contact Joycene for more information and to book. No age limit. Category Description Freighter World Cruises' Rates*   9-11 Balcony Superior $1,799 6-8 Balcony Standard $1,599 4-5 Ocean View $1,399 1-3 Interior $1,199 * Rates are per person double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are an additional $58.50 p/p. There is an additional fuel surcharge of $102 p/p. The 3rd and 4th adult are an additional $849 each.

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