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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. Ukraine registry. No age limit.
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The ms Kleine Prinz features just 45 outside cabins for a maximum of 90 passengers each. The Kleine Prinz's cabins are 172 square feet (large by river vessel standards) and offer two beds, a desk, a private bathroom with separate shower, TV, telephone, hair dryer, and full air-conditioning. Public areas include a spacious restaurant, a lounge/ bar, reception area, a sun deck, and an elevator. German registry. No age limit.
For those wanting to extend their European vacation, book a 3 day/2 night "Dracula Extension," which receives high accolades from past travelers. Among the things included are two nights in Brasov, sightseeing including a visit to Bran Castle (made popular by Bram Stoker's Dracula novels), and a memorable farewell dinner and concert. The fare is $499 per person twin, or $599 single for this extension. Contact Joycene for a full color brochure and to make reservations for this river cruise.
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Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland, you will cruise the waters of the Arctic, Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and South Pole, before completing your journey in Ushuaia, the port capital of Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina. Along the way, you will call at some of the most fascinating and picturesque ports in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and make a passage through the fabled Panama Canal. You will see Nova Scotia and New England at the peak of their autumn foliage, cruise the sublime Chilean fjords in glorious spring weather, and luxuriate for several weeks in warm sunny weather as you sail through the captivating tropics. As you near Antarctica, you will be joined onboard by expert guides, who will provide lectures about this magnificent, unspoiled continent. By the end of the trip, you will have traveled the world from pole to pole. Contact Joycene for a colorful brochure with deck plans and full day by day itineraries. No age limit. |
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Shore excursions will afford you the chance to get to know the area even more. You will visit small Inuit settlements and towns and have the opportunity to experience their culture while enjoying the nature around you. The ship will carry a maximum of 318 passengers to provide the intimate climate our clients are looking for. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, exercise room and Internet cafe, observer lounge and flexible lecture rooms. There are wide outside observation terraces and decks for viewing the breathtaking scenery.
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| Day 2 | Arrive in Reykjavik. Transfer to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore the city. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 3 | Reykjavik. Breakfast at your hotel. Optional shore excursions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 4 | Reykjavik / Embarkation / At Sea. In the evening, transfer to the MS Fram for embarkation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 5 | Grundarfjordur. Enjoy views of the forbidding Hegrindur Mountain (ridges of hell) and the prominent landmark Kirkjufell Mountain across the harbor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 6 | At Sea. While at sea, enjoy a variety of lectures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 7 | Tasiilaq. Learn more about the city by going on a town walk, go on a hike to the flower valley, or take an adventurous dog sled ride. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 8 | At Sea. A series of lectures will be held onboard on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 9 | Uunartoq. The best and most accessible hot springs in Greenland. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 10 | Qassiarsuk. A reconstruction of Erik Raude's longhouse and Thjodhildes' church. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 11 | Qaqortoq. Some of the most well-preserved buildings from the colonial era | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 12 | Ivittuut. Option to take a walk around the community or join on a PolarCirkel cruise in the Karsakn strait. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 13 | Nuuk. Options include a tour of the capital by bus, whale watching, a helicopter tour over the glaciers and Norse ruins or a hike by the Nuukfjord. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 14 | At Sea. While at sea, a series of lectures will be held onboard on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 15 | Sisimiut, the second largest town in Greenland. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 16 | Eqip Sermia. See the glacier Eqip Sermia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 17 | Ilulissat, Enormous icebergs run aground here at the mouth of the fjord, originating from the Jakobshavn Glacier, the most productive glacier in the world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 18 | Kangerlussuaq / Disembarkation / Arrive in the U.S. Return to Kangerlussuaq, just north of the Arctic Circle. Disembark the ship and transfer to Kangerlussuaq for your return flight to the U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 1 | Depart the U.S. / Arrive in Kangerlussuaq / Embarkation. Depart from the U.S. on your transatlantic flight to Kangerlussuaq, just north of the Arctic Circle.Transfer to the MS Fram by motorcoach and then PolarCirkel boats. |
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| Day 2 | Sisimiut. the second largest town in Greenland with a population of 5,200. The main trade here is fishing, and the town accommodates a large fleet of trawlers, a shipyard and a fish factory. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 3 | Qeqertarsuaq ("largest island"), located on the southern tip of the island with the same name. This is the largest island along the Greenland coast, with the population of 1,100. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 4 | Uummannaq / Ukkusissat. In the morning arrive in Uummannaq, at the foot of the heart-shaped mountain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 5 | Eqip Sermia. The impressive glacier Eqip Sermia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 6 | Ilulissat is the third largest town in Greenland, at Jakobshavn Isfjord. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 8 | Kangerlussuaq / Disembarkation / Arrive in the U.S. Morning arrival at Kangerlussuaq, situated in the end of the Kangerlussuaqfjord. Transfer to airport for your return flight back to the U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 1 | Depart the U.S. / Kangerlussuaq / Embarkation.Depart from the U.S. on your transatlantic flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, just north of the Arctic Circle. |
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| Day 4 | Uummannaq / Ukkusissat. In the morning arrive in Uummannaq, at the foot of the heart-shaped mountain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 5 | Kullorsuaq ("the devil's thumb"), received its name from the view of the mountain formation at arrival. This small town only has a population of 400 inhabitants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 6 | Dundas. Dundas Village, at the base of the Dundas Mountain, closed down in 1985 and nowadays nobody lives in this settlement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 7 | Siorapaluk, is the most northerly natural community in the world and is the northernmost landing on this trip, only 845 miles from the North Pole. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 8 | At Sea. We will sail as far north as possible and hope to reach 80 degrees north. This will depend on ice and weather conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 9 | Qaanaaq (Thule). Qaanaaq district was the first part of Greenland to be colonized by Inuits from the west, and is among the northernmost inhabited places on Earth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 10 | At Sea. A series of lectures will be held onboard on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 11 | Upernavik. Founded in 1722, and situated nearly 497 miles north of the Arctic Circle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 12 | Eqip Sermia. The impressive glacier Eqip Sermia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 15 | Kangerlussuaq / Disembarkation / Arrive in the U.S. Return to Kangerlussuaq, situated in the end of the Kangerlussuaqfjord ("big fjord"). Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Indochine will feature 22 all outside facing twin cabins and 2 junior suites, spread over 2 decks, for a maximum capacity of only 48 passengers. Her public areas will include a one sitting restaurant featuring French influenced cuisine, a Main Lounge, a Cocktail Bar and a full length covered sun deck allowing for up close views of the unspoiled countryside. She will have a crew of 26 Cambodians and Vietnamese, complemented by a European Chef and English speaking Cruise Manager. Her completion date is set for July 2008 and her launch date is scheduled for October, 2008. Please contact Joycene to learn more about this new cruise, receive a color brochure with full details and options, and to make reservations. No age limit. |
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| Oct 26 | Oct 27 | Oct 28 | Nov 06 | Nov 09 | $2,099 | $2,599 | $3,599 | ||||||||||
| Nov 13 | Nov 14 | Nov 15 | Nov 24 | Nov 27 | $2,199 | $2,699 | $3,699 | ||||||||||
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Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, is located only 600 miles from the North Pole. In this land of the Midnight Sun, with two-thirds of the area covered with ice, the sun never sets from April to August. Average temperature is about 41 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 170 species of plants and more than 100 types of migratory birds flourish in this Arctic landscape. About 60% of the archipelago has been designated as national parks, nature reserves or bird or plant sanctuaries to preserve this pristine environment. Among the wildlife you'll find wild reindeer, seals, walruses, and Arctic foxes. Approximately 4,500 polar bears inhabit Spitsbergen. Visits of polar bears to settlements around Spitsbergen are familiar sights! |
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All air/sea packages include roundtrip economy class transatlantic airfare from New York; roundtrip economy class airfare between Oslo and Longyearbyen; transfers in Spitsbergen as indicated in itinerary; transfers in Oslo by Express Train between airport and downtown; services of expedition guides; sightseeing in Longyearbyen; all landings; accommodations as indicated in itinerary, including breakfast; accommodations in select cabin category; three meals daily shipboard; port charges. The programs do not include add-on airfares for gateways other than New York, air-taxes, fuel surcharges, or gratuities. Contact Joycene for a colorful brochure with deck plans and full day by day itineraries. No age limit. |
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 Here's a chance for long summer days of sunlight, pristine landscapes, fresh air, and the informality of a freighter, but the comforts of a cruise! Travel to exotic destinations where few tourists venture, and see wildlife close-up. Hurtigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers five expedition programs to Antarctica on the ms Nordnorge and the newly built ms Fram: The MS Fram was built in 2007 and has 318 berths. She is 12,700 gross tons, and is about 374 feet long (114 m) and 66 feet in width (20.2 m). She was specially designed for cruising arctic waters. Through the extensive use of wool, leather, and oak, its interior has a Nordic feel. As she spends the summer months cruising the Greenland sea, the MS Fram is decorated with works by esteemed Greenlandic artists. The cabins are stylish and comfortable, and feature two lower berths or a twin-sized bed, private bathrooms with hair dryers. Each is fitted with air-conditioning, heating, and a smoke alarm. There are a variety of suites and junior suites with queen-size beds and TV. She offers a comfortable restaurant, two well-stocked bars, panoramic lounges, Internet café, and conference rooms. She also features a library with a selection of books about the polar regions, a fitness room, a sauna, two heated outdoor Jacuzzis, a gift shop purveying souvenirs, postcards, stamps, and other personal effects. The MS Nordnorge was built in 1997 and has 350 berths. She is 11,386 gross tons, and is about 404 feet long (123.3 m) and about 64 feet in width (19.5 m). She was designed for service cruising Norway's narrow fjords and sometimes icy polar waters. Its shallow draft, powerful bow and stern thrusters make it extremely well suited for navigating Antarctic water. Her interior features Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences and art works by well known Norwegian artists. The cabins are stylish and comfortable with two lower berths, private bathrooms and hair dryers. Each is fitted with air conditioning, heating, and a smoke alarm. There are a variety of suites and junior suites with queen-size beds and TV. She features a comfortable restaurant, two well-stocked bars, panoramic lounges, Internet café, and conference rooms. She also features a library with a selection of books about the polar regions, a fitness room, a sauna, two heated outdoor Jacuzzis, a gift shop purveying souvenirs, postcards, stamps, and other personal effects. Contact Joycene for a brochure with the full schedule of daily activities on all of these voyages, and to make reservations. In January, 2003, an employee of Freighter World Cruises took this incredible trip firsthand. She came back with hundreds of photographs and hours of enthusiastic tales about her adventure. Click here to view her 4 page trip write-up about her trip to Antarctica and to see some of her photos. |
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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.
Value World Tours
offers a river cruise that calls six countries on the Eastern
Danube: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.
The
tour offers an English speaking cruise director and professional
local guides leading the city sightseeing. Daily shore excursions,
onboard lectures, a live 3-piece band playing each evening, and
three meals daily in a one sitting restaurant are all included.
Hurtigruten /
Norwegian Coastal Voyage will be repositioning the MS Fram
on a 66-day cruise from Iceland to Argentina, with fascinating
excursions along the western Atlantic seaboard and the eastern
Pacific coast, featuring PolarCirkel landings and expert guides.
Fares start at $13,999 per person double occupancy.
If you have a grand sense of
adventure and a generous amount of leisure time, then this
is the World Cruise for you. If you are adventurous, but only
have a couple of weeks or a month to spare, then this might still
be a voyage for you--one you can take in segments. However you
choose to experience this journey, you will travel on the MS
Fram, the newest, most luxurious expedition cruise ship in the
Hurtigruten fleet.
Hurtigruten /
Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers three itineraries in Greenland
on the MS Fram. These unusual itineraries will call the world's
largest islands while exploring Greenland. Onboard lectures will
keep passengers up to date with the fascinating history of the
region as well as talks about the flora and fauna. See musk ox
and beautiful glaciers and fjords!
Three different air/sea packages
are available, one 18 day program which includes Iceland,
one 8 day program and one 15 day program. Expedition programs
will start with air from the U.S. to Iceland or Greenland, then
on to various ports in Greenland before returning to the U.S.
by air from either Greenland or Iceland. Optional shore excursions
include dog-sledding , trips to the glaciers and visits to the
hot springs. Lectures will be given throughout the trips. Learn
more about the Inuit culture while surveying the beautiful scenery
around you. No age limit. 
Value
World Tours offers a Mekong River cruise on the brand new rv Indochine. Built specifically
for sailing the Mekong Delta, the Indochine will cruise from
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to the Temples of Angkor
Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in a leisurely 10 days/9 nights.
Have
you traveled to all the major tourist destinations, and now
want something new, different, and extraordinary? Are you looking
for a short, adventurous trip? Do you want to escape the heat
of summer? Do you crave learning new things with small groups
of like-minded passengers? Are you inspired by unusual scenery
and rare plants and wildlife? Cruise around Spitsbergen this
summer! Hurtigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage is offering a
series of 9, 12 and 16 day air/land/sea expeditions that explore
the wilds of Spitsbergen.