ALASKA:
Save 10% on 2010 Alaska Cruises with Cruise West - The comfortable small ships of Cruise West are simply the best-and sometimes the only way to explore the natural wonders of Alaska up-close. Observe wildlife and glaciers at close range. Experience the unexpected delights that can result when there is the flexibility to change plans at a moment's notice, and to access areas where a big ship couldn't hope to go. Your Cruise West Exploration Leader and guest speakers will provide educational and entertaining insights to your cruise experience. Alaska's Inside Passage - 7 nights, May through August. Cruise aboard the 102-guest Spirit Of Endeavour or the 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown round trip from Juneau. Features a full day in Glacier Bay, and wilderness cruisng with inflatable excursion craft. Glacier Bay Highlights - 4 nights, May through August. The perfect shorter getaway cruise in the beautiful remote wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage. Prince William Sound and Gold Rush between Seattle and Juneau also available.
AMERICA'S WATERWAYS:
Small Ship Cruises with American Canadian Caribbean Line: Go where the big ships cannot as you travel with no more than 100 guests while cruising some of America's most historic rivers, waterways and coastal areas. The 2010 ACCL brochure has full details and rates on each featured itinerary; the page for each route is noted. Spring savings now available... TravLtips Members Save 5%* Plus $500 Off per couple on select departures* 2010 Spring Small Ship Cruises $500 Off per couple plus 5% TravLtips Savings on: Historic Rivers (9 or 11-Nights) · Explore the beauty of America's interior waterways on the U.S. Historic Rivers cruise. Choose one, two or all three legs of an amazing 3-part journey from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Michigan aboard the Niagara Prince. Part 1, April 16 from New Orleans to Knoxville; Part 2, April 29 from Knoxville to Nashville; Part 3, May 10 from Nashville to Chicago. (see p. 8-9) American Heartland Rivercruise (14-Nights) · Cruise the mighty Mississippi region from Chicago to New Orleans. Travel 8 rivers as you navigate this historic part of the U.S. including Lake Michigan, The Mississippi, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and the Tenn-Tom Waterway aboard the Niagara Prince. May 24; June 10 (see p. 10) Southern Antebellum (7-Nights) · Enjoy rich history, natural beauty and southern hospitality when you cruise from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC. Explore Jekyll Island, an island retreat with a Natural Historic Landmark District and countless scenic delights. Stop in Savannah, GA where stately antebellum mansions, magnolia trees and horse-drawn carriages await. Discover "Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea" and its old southern plantation homes. In Charleston, trace the Civil War heritage trails or spectacular 18th century estates. Grande Caribe: April 27 (see p. 7) Atlantic Coastal Waterways (14-Nights) · Sample warm hospitality and historic sites when you travel from Jacksonville, FL to Warren, RI. Cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway and East Coast visiting Savannah, GA, Beaufort, SC, Charleston, SC, Norfolk, VA and Baltimore MD, before Newport, RI. Grande Caribe: May 18 (see p. 6) Save 5% plus receive a $100 per couple On-Board Credit* on any other ACCL departure between April 16 and June 9, 2010 when booked through TravLtips! * $500 off per couple offer is for new ACCL bookings made by March 15, 2010 through the TravLtips Reservation Dept. $100 per couple On-Board Credit ($50 per person) is on ACCL departures from Apr. 16 to June 9 EXCEPT the above select departures with the $500 off per couple. (Offers not combinable.) See the 2010 ACCL brochure with full details on routes and vessels. Fares in brochure do not show the discounts. (Port charges additional.)
Small Ship Cruises with American Canadian Caribbean Line: Go where the big ships cannot as you travel with no more than 100 guests while cruising some of America's most historic rivers, waterways and coastal areas. The 2010 ACCL brochure has full details and rates on each featured itinerary; the page for each route is noted.
Save 10% (select departures) in the Summer 2010 exploring the Columbia and Snake Rivers with Cruise West! Explore in the wake of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Throughout your cruise, the Pacific Northwest's culture, history and epicurean wonders are brought to life with a special series of excursions, guest speakers, and narration and presentations by your on-board Exploration Leader. The 7-night round trip from Portland includes the Columbia River Gorge, Hells Canyon, Pendleton, Mt. St. Helens, and several wineries. Departures April through October.
Cruise Between Two Seas with Cruise West - Save on voyages in Panama and Costa Rica. Cruise on a comfortable small ship with only 100 guests. The Pacific Explorer has newly refurbished cabins, a friendly English-speaking crew and an outstanding group of naturalists to enhance your visits to Costa Rica's famous National Parks and the transit of the Panama Canal. 9-night cruises operate through April 3, 2010 between Colon, Panama and Los Suenos, Costa Rica with rates from $3999 pp (some departures slightly higher). Itinerary includes Portabello (Kuna Indians), Darien Jungle (Embera village visit), Coiba National Park, Golfo Dulce, Corcovado Conservation Area, and Manuel Antonio National Park. Call for savings on 2010 departures and more details: (800) 872-8584.
International Expeditions to the Amazon - 10 Days. It is almost impossible to fathom the vast dimensions of the Amazon Basin. More species of primates have been recorded here than anywhere else in the New World. Thousands of tropical birds, multitudes of both Pink and Gray River Dolphins, and an abundance of other exotic wildlife can be found in this ever-changing vista of lush, tropical wilderness. Enjoy a journey of exploration into this incredible rainforest, long considered virtually inaccessible, via graceful and romantic, classically styled exploratory ships. Departing from the frontier town of Lima, Peru, travel upriver toward the confluence of the Río Ucayali and Río Marañón, the inception of the mighty Amazon. From this point, the voyage takes you up ever-smaller waterways, into increasingly remote locations. As you steadily withdraw from all traces of civilization, you become immersed in the very rainforest that breathes life into this entire planet. Outstanding naturalist guides, born and reared in Amazonia, share with you the subtle intricacies of the rainforest and its inhabitants, opening your eyes to the beauty and mystery of a complex ecosystem unlike any other on Earth. Join this amazing voyage, and experience the Amazon as few people ever will. Call for fares for the ten-day voyage. Call for rates.
Mediterranean Under Sail-2-for-1! May 1 or 15, 2010 aboard the 170-passenger Star Clipper, an authentic sailing ship, with modern amenities, air-conditioned accommodations, exceptional dining and state-of-the-art stabilization technology. There are two 7-night itineraries (Northern & Southern Cyclades)-take them both back-to-back...cruise for 2 weeks & the second week is free! Combined voyage is round trip from Athens and includes Camlimani and Kusadasi, Turkey (optional tour to Ephesus); Patmos, Amorgos, Delos, Mykonos and Tinos, Greece; Bodrum and Dalyan River, Turkey; Santorini, Milos, and Hydra, Greece. Fares from $2,075 (cat. 6, inside cabin) per person, double for 14 nights! Singles pay one supplement, second week is free! Call for details: 800-872-8584.
Transatlantic on a Tall Ship, 28 nights, Apr. 3, 2010. The 170-passenger Star Flyer will reposition from St. Maarten with a 28-day Transatlantic Crossing to Monaco. The itinerary includes Punta Delgada, Azores; Lisbon, Portugal; Portimao, Portugal; Cadiz, Spain; Tangier, Morocco; Motril, Spain; Ibiza and Palma (Mallorca), Balearic Is.; St. Tropez, France; and arrival in Monaco May 1, 2010. Special TravLtips fares are from only $3,350 per person-a 30% savings! And free air is offered from select U.S. gateways! Also available is the 18-night segment from St. Maarten to Lisbon with fares from $1,616 per person-a 25% savings-and air for only $695 pp. Call for details: (800) 872-8584. Please Note: TravLtips offers for Star Clippers are valid for residents of North and Latin America only.
Caribbean 2-for-1 March 6, 2010 aboard the 228-passenger Royal Clipper. a five-masted, full-rigged sailing ship, with modern amenities, air-conditioned accommodations, exceptional dining and state-of-the-art stabilization technology. There are two 7-night itineraries (Windwards & Grenadines)-take them both back-to-back...cruise for 2 weeks & the second week is free! Combined voyage is round trip from Barbados and includes Capt.'s Best of the Grenadines, Grenada, Tobago Cays, St. Vincent, Bequia, St. Lucia, Dominica, Antigua, St. Kitts, Iles des Saintes, and Martinque. Fares from $2,395 Mar. 6, 2010 (cat. 4, outside cabin) per person, double for 14 nights! Singles pay one supplement, second week is free!
Discover the exotic ports of the South Pacific aboard m/s Paul Gauguin - and SAVE with TravLtips special offers!* Plus members get a $100 per person shipboard credit. The m/s Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can't reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas. She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort and luxury for only 332 guests. Cruises from 7 to 15 nights · Tahiti & the Society Islands · Society Islands & Tuamotus · Cook Islands & Society Islands · Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands · New Zealand, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands · Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands *Call for brochure & details on special savings.
Norwegian Coastal Cruises with Hurtigruten: Save up to 40% on select 2010 departures from Bergen! Special savings on "the world's most beautiful voyage" available if booked by March 31. (Restrictions apply.) Call for details and brochure: 800-872-8584.
The Freighter to Paradise! Explore the Marquesas Islands. The Aranui 3 is a newly constructed vessel that offers a selection of accommodations ranging from deluxe suites with private balcony to economical dormitory style shared areas. There are ten suites, 12 Deluxe A cabins and 65 category A cabins; all of which have private facilities, private safes, and air-conditioning. The ship, in addition to an outdoor swimming pool and dining room, has two lounges, two bars, a library, and special marine facilities for fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The dining room menu features French and Polynesian cuisine with complimentary table wine for lunch and dinner. The Aranui departs Papeete, Tahiti for Fakarava, Ua Pou, Nuka Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Ua Huka, Rangiroa, returning to Papeete. 14 days, cruise only. TravLtips unique Air-Sea-Land Package includes round trip air from LA to Papeete, 3-night hotel stay in Papeete, transfers and the cruise in cat. A cabin - 2010 fares from $5,661 per person, double. Discounted departures on Feb. 20, Mar. 13, and Apr. 3 2010 now available. Aranui_2010 Air-Sea-Land_Pkg_LA.pdf Call for: Early Booking Savings Call for brochure and details: (800) 872-8584.
Aranui... Cruise aboard the 200-passenger cargoliner Aranui 3 to the Tuamotu & Marquesas Islands from Papeete, Tahiti.
Aranui 3 - Freighter to Paradise
ENGLAND & SCOTLAND Barkis & Peggotty - The East Anglian countryside, historic Cambridge and the River Great Ouse. 12 passengers. 6 nights. Call for current pricing.
Actief - Cruise the River Thames from Windsor to Oxford. Visit Eton College, Windsor Castle, riverside villages and estates. 11 passengers. Six nights. April through October. Call for rates.
Scottish Highlander - Cruise the Highlands of Scotland along the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William, through lochs, along rivers and the scenic Caledonian Canal. 8 passengers. 6 nights. April through October, call for rates. Golf Charters available.
EUROPEAN RIVERBOATS
Cruise West: Europe's Danube River - Save 10% on Prime Fall Cruises. Cruise the historically romantic Danube River to the Black Sea, sailing gracefully through 6 countries along the way. The site of some of the earliest Old World cultures, you'll discover well-preserved medieval towns and beautiful landscapes along this major trade route used since the Middle Ages. Tour romantic castles, quaint villages, regal cities and inspiring monuments along this 11 or 12 day excursion aboard the brand new deluxe 148-guest Amadeus Diamond, encountering the varied and fascinating cultures along this Central European route between Vienna and Bucharest. Sept. 18, 2010: Danube. Also available: Sept. 28, 2010: Danube, Main, Rhine and Oct. 8, 2010: Mosel & Rhine. Cruise West past passengers save an extra 5%!
Peter Deilmann Cruises - TravLtips Members 10% Discount - aboard the 513-passenger, 5-star Deutschland. Deutschland.pdf Call for 2010 rates.
FRANCE France by Barge with Inland Voyages 2010 - Roundtrip from Auxerre to Clamecy. Visit the beautiful Burgundian countryside, walk along the canal & through neighboring villages. Your Luciole cruise is all inclusive with transfers to & from Paris, 6 nights on board, all meals & drinks on board, open bar on board, excursions via private bus & use of on-board bicycles. Enjoy delicious wine & French cuisine. Private bus takes you on excursions into historic & culture-rich region - to chateaux, market towns, and vineyards. From $3,450 pp (select departures) May through October. TravLtips members save $250 to $375 pp, depending on departure. Luciole_2010.pdf See Luciole colorful brochure: Luciole_Brochure.pdf
HOLLAND & BELGIUM Waterways of Holland and Belgium with Uniworld - Sail along the famed Danube River between Budapest and Passau and visit: Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk and Linz. Call for brochure: 800-872-8584.
IRELAND Shannon Princess - Enjoy the unspoiled landscape of the lower Shannon in a high standard of comfort & Irish hospitality. Killaloe to Athlone. Golf available. 12 passengers. Six nights. April-October.
RUSSIA Call the Flushing office (800) 872-8584.
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