FLY FREE FROM AUSTRALIA SOUTH, CENTRAL AMERICA AND BEYOND

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1 Extended to 30 June 2012! Voyages of Discovery FLY FREE FROM AUSTRALIA SOUTH, CENTRAL AMERICA AND BEYOND * January - April

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3 Take a voyage like no other FascinaTIng destinations, unique discovery style The Discovery Difference Contents INTRODUCING VOYAGER Your home at sea Pages 2 3 cruise itineraries EL GRANDÉ! Grand Latin America Discovery Pages 4-5 A Tapestry of Natural Wonders Pages 6-7 The key to a Voyages of Discovery cruise is simplicity itself see more, do more. So you ll discover some of the great cities and monuments from the ancient and modern worlds. And along the way, you ll also share the stories and insights not everyone gets to see. Our renowned guest speakers unlock the secrets, while Discovery Cruising is the perfect way to get to any destination. Smaller ship 550 or 650 passengers not 5,000 Not a casino in sight We don t just visit the mainstream ports we also visit smaller off the beaten track destinations We stay in a destination longer. So you see more and have more time to explore No hidden extras. all gratuities and service charges included An Amazon & Caribbean Odyssey Pages 8-9 general information Deck Plans, Cabins & Conditions Pages Small enough to reach out-of-the-way ports, yet large enough to make light work of crossing the great oceans, Voyager and Discovery avoid the excesses of today s mega-liners. Instead they have been expressly conceived for our special brand of discovery cruising to create an atmosphere on board that is friendly and relaxed. During our voyage you will be accompanied by around only 550 or 650 likeminded passengers. Complementing the talks given by our own lecturers, who will preview the destinations ahead, the programme features historians, explorers, naturalists and diplomats, who will share their expertise, anecdotes and interests with you

4 Voyager sails to Latin America INTRODUCING your perfect travel COMPanION Large ship facilities with small ship convenience 3 Restaurants with open dining and the option of al fresco dining 2 Lounges 4 Bars Lecture Theatre Library Pool with 2 Jacuzzis Health and Fitness Centre Beauty Salon Card/Function Room Medical Centre Internet Centre INTRODUCING VOYAGER - THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR DISCOVERY, AND OFFERING THE SAME PERSONAL SERVICE AND FAMILIAR TOUCHES 2012 sees the latest addition to the Voyages of Discovery fleet, the 15,000-ton Voyager, embark on her inaugural itinerary that captures the cultural diversity and natural wonders of South and Central America plus the idyllic Caribbean. After an extensive period of refurbishment in 2012, Voyager will offer 35 suites (30 with balconies), open seating dining and spacious open decks. She is a natural partner for Discovery as she can offer the same small-ship atmosphere and personal service, and take you to ports and places the larger ships have to pass by. She carries just 550 like-minded passengers in home from home comfort, and will be host to many of the same renowned Guest Speakers that have been such an important aspect of our high quality cruise programmes. Join her in the Caribbean or South America for a selection of fascinating Grand Voyages. On board will be some familiar faces from Discovery, plus some new recruits to the Voyages of Discovery family to make you feel as welcome as ever. You can spend your time at sea learning a new skill or craft, visit the well stocked library, or simply relax in any of the quiet and comfortable lounges. After a day of discovery ashore come back to your well-appointed cabin to freshen up and prepare for an evening of good food, exceptional service and pleasant conversation. With no nightclubs or casinos to spoil the atmosphere, you ll be able to fully appreciate all that Voyager has to offer without the crowds and queues that come with larger ships. We look forward to welcoming you on board. 2

5 Travel in comfort and enjoy value for money Cruising has always represented excellent value for money, compared to what you would have to spend visiting so many places and enjoying the same standards of food and accommodation any other way. Cruising with Voyages of Discovery offers great value when you see what we include in the price of your voyage. All This Included In Your Price All meals and entertainment All meals from breakfast to late night snacks Captain s cocktail parties and gala dinners 24 hour complimentary tea and coffee On board evening entertainment Renowned lecture programme Comprehensive programme of informative talks by port lecturers and guest speakers No hidden extras All gratuities included All service charges included All port taxes included What s not included? Drinks and personal expenditure on board Internet access Shore Excursions Beauty treatments Visas Shuttle bus service in some ports AwARD-winning value Favourite Niche Cruise Line at the British Travel Awards , 2008, 2009, 2010 and Best Value for Money by Cruise Critics 2011 Editors Picks

6 EL GRANDÉ! Grand Latin America Discovery JANUARY 3 - APRIL 8, Nights & Free Flights* Outside Cabin from $21,699 per person your guest SPeakeRS include: dr philip lawson & dr janet edwards Philip and Janet are both award-winning photographers and have a wealth of travel and natural history experience. They have exhibited widely and are both respected Fellows of the Royal Photographic Society. El Grandé! This Grand Voyage exploring Central America and circumnavigating South America promises an invigorating cocktail of culture and landscapes. Mexico, Honduras and Belize the heartlands of the ancient Maya and Aztec civilisations, are a tantalising mix of wildlife- rich jungle and millenniumold ruins tangled in forests. In contrast Colombia s gem is colonial Cartagena founded on the wealth from gold and silver mines. San Blas Islands introduce indigenous cultures, whilst Panama s icon is the eponymous canal. Ecuador is your gateway to the extraordinary Galápagos and a close-up wildlife encounter like no other. Colourful Peru holds the key to Machu Picchu, the Nasca Lines and Chan Chan the largest adobe city in the world. Towering volcanic Andean peaks, ancient forests of the Lake District, a baffling maze of fjords and the incredible Atacama Desert are all part of Chile s remarkable diversity of nature. Known for its drum-flat pampas and seductive sounds of the tango, Argentina is where remote and wild Patagonia reaches to the tip of the continent. Here Tierra del Fuego the Land of Fire, embraces ice. Gloriously isolated the Falkland Islands are a natural paradise in the South Atlantic Ocean, whilst with rolling hills and verdant pastures Uruguay is the Land of the Gaucho. The land of the mighty Amazon, Brazil brings vast coils of lush rainforest, endless miles of sandy beaches and pulsating cities epitomised by Rio. Where the Andes meet the Caribbean, Venezuela turns the spotlight on the mighty cascade of Angel Falls. WHY CHOOSE THIS CRUISE? Charismatic cities Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Caracas & Santiago Breathtaking landscapes of the Chilean fjords Opportunity to visit the Galápagos the archipelago that inspired Darwin s theory of Evolution of the Species Remote & unspoilt the Falkland Islands Opportunity to visit Machu Picchu Lost City of the ancient Incas! Cruise on South America s longest river the mighty Amazon 4

7 PRICES AND OPTIONS Grand Voyage starting and ending in Montego Bay JANUARY 3, NIGHTS - Voyager Date Port Arrive Depart 03 Jan Australia to Miami, USA Fly from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Miami, for an overnight stay 04 Jan Miami, USA to Montego Bay, Jamaica This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Fly Miami to Montego Bay. Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to embark Voyager. Overnight on board in Montego Bay. 05 Jan Montego Bay, Jamaica Jan At Sea 07 Jan At Sea 08 Jan Progreso, Mexico Jan At Sea 10 Jan Belize City, Belize Jan Puerto Cortes, Honduras Jan At Sea 13 Jan At Sea 14 Jan Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Jan At Sea 16 Jan Cartagena, Columbia Jan San Blas Islands, Panama Jan Cristobal, Panama and Gatun Lake 19 Jan Balboa, Panama Jan Panama Canal, Panama 20 Jan At Sea 21 Jan Manta, Ecuador 5.00 overnight 22 Jan Manta, Ecuador overnight 23 Jan Manta, Ecuador Jan Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador 25 Jan At Sea 26 Jan Salaverry, Peru Jan Callao, Peru 9.00 overnight 28 Jan Callao, Peru overnight 29 Jan Callao, Peru Jan General San Martin, Peru Jan At Sea 01 Feb Arica, Chile Feb At Sea 03 Feb At Sea 04 Feb Coquimbo, Chile Feb Valparaiso, Chile 8.00 overnight 06 Feb Valparaiso, Chile overnight 07 Feb Valparaiso, Chile Feb At Sea 09 Feb At Sea 10 Feb Puerto Montt, Chile Feb Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Feb At Sea 13 Feb Chilean Fjords cruising 14 Feb Punta Arenas, Chile Feb Chilean Fjords cruising 16 Feb Cape Horn 17 Feb Puerto Williams, Chile Ushuaia, Argentina Feb At Sea 19 Feb Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 20 Feb At Sea 21 Feb Puerto Madryn, Argentina Feb At Sea 23 Feb At Sea 24 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina 8.00 overnight 25 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina overnight 26 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Feb Montevideo, Uruguay Feb At Sea 01 Mar At Sea 02 Mar Santos, Brazil Mar Ilhabela, Brazil Mar Parati, Brazil Mar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8.00 overnight 06 Mar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mar At Sea 08 Mar At Sea 09 Mar Salvador da Bahia, Brazil Mar At Sea 11 Mar Recife, Brazil 8.00 overnight 12 Mar Recife, Brazil overnight 13 Mar Recife, Brazil Mar Natal, Brazil Mar Fortaleza, Brazil Mar At Sea 17 Mar At Sea 18 Mar Devil s Island, French Guiana Mar At Sea 20 Mar Cruising Amazon River, Brazil 21 Mar Santarém, Brazil Mar Boca da Valeria, Brazil Mar Manaus, Brazil 9.00 overnight 24 Mar Manaus, Brazil overnight 25 Mar Manaus, Brazil Mar Parintins, Brazil Mar Alter do Chao, Brazil Mar Cruising Amazon River, Brazil 29 Mar Macapa, Brazil Mar At Sea 31 Mar Devil s Island, French Guiana Apr At Sea 02 Apr Trinidad, British West Indies Apr At Sea 04 Apr La Guaira, Venezuela Apr Aruba, Lesser Antilles Apr At Sea 07 Apr Montego Bay, Jamaica 9.00 overnight 08 Apr Montego Bay, Jamaica Disembark and transfer from Voyager to Montego Bay airport. Fly Montego Bay to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. AU$ prices per person from FB Raleigh Deck FA Raleigh Deck DC Livingstone Deck DB Livingstone Deck $21,699 DA Livingstone Deck $22,019 BC Columbus Deck $23,149 BB Columbus Deck $23,469 BA Columbus Deck $23,949 AA Promenade Deck 2 Bed Inside Superior $24,109 OO Promenade Deck Deluxe * $24,909 OD Promenade Deck Deluxe $25,719 JS Promenade Deck Junior Suite $26,519 SC Promenade Deck Junior Suite with Balcony $27,319 SB Promenade Deck Balcony Suite $33,749 SU Promenade Deck Balcony Suite with Spa Bath $36,969 OS Promenade Deck Owners Suite $43,389 Port services and government fees included in fares $2,702 Price are per person in AU$ and based on double occupancy Included in the price: FREE return economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Montego Bay, via Miami 1-night hotel stay on Miami, including breakfast Return airport to ship transfers in Montego Bay 94-night cruise aboard Voyager including all meals and entertainment Comprehensive guest speaker programme throughout the cruise All on board gratuities All on board service charges for on board bar & spa purchases Port charges and air taxes BONUS ON BOARD CREDIT UP TO 1000 * per cabin THE DISCOVERY DIFFERENCE... We stay in port longer giving you more time to explore 5

8 A Tapestry of Natural Wonders JANUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 26, Nights & Free Flights* Outside Cabin from $11,485 per person your guest speakers include: Where the Caribbean merges with the Pacific, the heartlands of the Maja and Aztec civilisations Central America promises a tantalising mix of colonial legacies, culture rich history, vast tracts of wilderness and jungle-clad ruins still shrouded in mystery. Throughout this incredible 52 night cruise, discover adventures at every turn. The Eighth Wonder of the World, the Panama Canal is hailed as one of the most amazing engineering marvels. Artificial Gatun Lake is an intergral part of the 80 kilometre long Panama Canal. Callao in Peru offers you the gateway to Lima, the City of Kings in Peru. With an extended overnight stay, you have the time to view the best private collection of pre-columbian art at Larco Herrera Museum, or immerse yourself in the world of the Incas with a superb 2 night tour to discover the Lost City of Machu Picchu (additional cost). At the Falkland Islands, cast your mind back to 1982 where names such as Mt William, Fitzroy, Port Pleasant and Goose Green paint a vivid picture of the conflict fought on these shores. Visit the battlefields, or explore the capital, whose red phone boxes and English pubs are reminders of a British heritage. Completing your cruise in Buenos Aires, this vibrant city is yours to explore overnight before returning home, remembering all that you have explored in this magnificent journey. brigadier ian gardiner Ian Gardiner was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1968 and has had a varied and distinguished military career. He left the service in 2001 and is now a freelance keynote speaker on leadership, and an author of military history. WHY CHOOSE THIS CRUISE? Opportunity to visit the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu Marvellous Mayan ruins of Central America Transit of the magnificent Panama Canal Rainforests of Belize & Honduras Stunning scenery of the Chilean Fjords and Patagonia and unspoilt Falkland Islands Santiago & Buenos Aires two of South America s most exciting capitals 6

9 PRICES AND OPTIONS MONTEGO BAY TO BUENOS AIRES JANUARY 3, NIGHTS - Voyager Date Port Arrive Depart 03 Jan Australia to Miami, USA Fly from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Miami, for an overnight stay 04 Jan Miami, USA to Montego Bay, Jamaica This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Fly Miami to Montego Bay. Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to embark Voyager. Overnight on board in Montego Bay. 05 Jan Montego Bay, Jamaica Jan At Sea 07 Jan At Sea 08 Jan Progreso, Mexico Jan At Sea 10 Jan Belize City, Belize Jan Puerto Cortes, Honduras Jan At Sea 13 Jan At Sea 14 Jan Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Jan At Sea 16 Jan Cartagena, Columbia Jan San Blas Islands, Panama Jan Cristobal, Panama and Gatun Lake 19 Jan Balboa, Panama Jan Panama Canal, Panama 20 Jan At Sea 21 Jan Manta, Ecuador 5.00 overnight 22 Jan Manta, Ecuador overnight 23 Jan Manta, Ecuador Jan Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador 25 Jan At Sea 26 Jan Salaverry, Peru Jan Callao, Peru 9.00 overnight 28 Jan Callao, Peru overnight 29 Jan Callao, Peru Jan General San Martin, Peru Jan At Sea 01 Feb Arica, Chile Feb At Sea 03 Feb At Sea 04 Feb Coquimbo, Chile Feb Valparaiso, Chile 8.00 overnight 06 Feb Valparaiso, Chile overnight 07 Feb Valparaiso, Chile Feb At Sea 09 Feb At Sea 10 Feb Puerto Montt, Chile Feb Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Feb At Sea 13 Feb Chilean Fjords cruising 14 Feb Punta Arenas, Chile Feb Chilean Fjords cruising 16 Feb Cape Horn 17 Feb Puerto Williams, Chile Feb Ushuaia, Argentina Feb At Sea 19 Feb Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 20 Feb At Sea 21 Feb Puerto Madryn, Argentina Feb At Sea 23 Feb At Sea 24 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina 8.00 overnight 25 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Disembark Disembark and transfer to your Buenos Aires hotel for an overnight stay. 26 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Make your way to Buenos Aires airport. Fly Buenos Aires to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. AU$ prices per person from FB Raleigh Deck FA Raleigh Deck DC Livingstone Deck DB Livingstone Deck $11,485 DA Livingstone Deck $11,655 BC Columbus Deck $12,255 BB Columbus Deck $12,425 BA Columbus Deck $12,675 AA Promenade Deck 2 Bed Inside Superior $12,765 OO Promenade Deck Deluxe * $13,195 OD Promenade Deck Deluxe $13,615 JS Promenade Deck Junior Suite $14,045 SC Promenade Deck Junior Suite with Balcony $15,745 SB Promenade Deck Balcony Suite $17,015 SU Promenade Deck Balcony Suite with Spa Bath $19,575 OS Promenade Deck Owners Suite $22,975 Port services and government fees included in fares $1,482 Price are per person in AU$ and based on double occupancy Included in the price: FREE economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Montego Bay, via Miami, returning from Buenos Aires 1-night hotel stay in Miami, including breakfast Airport to ship transfer in Montego Bay 52-night cruise aboard Voyager including all meals and entertainment Ship to hotel transfer in Buenos Aires 1-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires Comprehensive guest speaker programme throughout the cruise All on board gratuities All on board service charges for on board bar & spa purchases Port charges and air taxes BONUS ON BOARD CREDIT 250 * per cabin Selected Categories THE DISCOVERY DIFFERENCE... Our expert port lecture and guest speaker programme is world-renowned 7

10 An Amazon & Caribbean Odyssey FEBRUARY 23 - APRIL 30, Nights & Free Flights* Outside Cabin from $13,825 per person your guest speakers include: Beginning in vibrant Buenos Aires, where glass sheathed skyscrapers cast shadows on 19th century Victorian homes, enjoy a few days exploring the city before cruising to Montevideo in Uruguay and onto Santos in Brazil, where you can explore cosmopolitan and sophisticated Sao Paulo. Rio de Janeiro could be considered the centrepiece of this itinerary and with an overnight stay, you have plenty of time to soak in the flavours, sights and sounds of this popular city. On the last day in March 2013, step ashore on tiny Ile Royale where prison ships once landed cargo of hardened criminals, and visit the remains of the barracks, prison and chapel. Look across the strait to where Devils Island juts from the ocean, the place from where there was no return and the most infamous prison in history. Onto Montego Bay in Jamaica, where the country lays claim to the legendary Bob Marley and his music. Two nights gives ample time for as many or as few activities as you would like from spending a day relaxing on one of the private beaches to visiting Dunn s River Falls. Havana in Cuba is an intoxicating mix of opulence and decay, Old World and New, and provides a city of charm and contradictions. After a day at sea, enjoy calls at Nassau, Hamilton, Horta and Ponta Delgada, there are gloriously long days at sea to enjoy on board activities as we cruise towards Great Britain for what is a wonderful finish in exciting London before heading home. greg neale Greg Neale, Founding Editor of BBC History magazine, has been resident historian for two television programmes BBC2 s Newsnight and BBC4 s The World, reporting on the history behind news and current affairs. WHY CHOOSE THIS CRUISE? Cruising the magnificent Amazon River Eco-adventures in the Amazon Rainforest and rainforests of Central America Havana the remarkable capital of Cuba French Guiana s notorious Devil s Island Legacies of the Mayan and Aztec civilisations Idyllic Caribbean islands Lesser-visited archipelagos of the Atlantic 8

11 PRICES AND OPTIONS BUENOS AIRES TO LONDON FEBRUARY 23, NIGHTS - Voyager Date Port Arrive Depart 23 Feb Australia to Buenos Aires, Argentina Fly from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Buenos Aires, make your way to your hotel. Overnight Buenos Aires. 24 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Today is free to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure. Overnight Buenos Aires. 25 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Transfer from your hotel to embark Voyager. Overnight on board in Buenos Aires. 26 Feb Buenos Aires, Argentina Feb Montevideo, Uruguay Feb At Sea 01 Mar At Sea 02 Mar Santos, Brazil Mar Ilhabela, Brazil Mar Parati, Brazil Mar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8.00 overnight 06 Mar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mar At Sea 08 Mar At Sea 09 Mar Salvador da Bahia, Brazil Mar At Sea 11 Mar Recife, Brazil 8.00 overnight 12 Mar Recife, Brazil overnight 13 Mar Recife, Brazil Mar Natal, Brazil Mar Fortaleza, Brazil Mar At Sea 17 Mar At Sea 18 Mar Devil s Island, French Guiana Mar At Sea 20 Mar Cruising Amazon River, Brazil 21 Mar Santarém, Brazil Mar Boca da Valeria, Brazil Mar Manaus, Brazil 9.00 overnight 24 Mar Manaus, Brazil overnight 25 Mar Manaus, Brazil Mar Parintins, Brazil Mar Alter do Chao, Brazil Mar Cruising Amazon River, Brazil 29 Mar Macapa, Brazil Mar At Sea 31 Mar Devil s Island, French Guiana Apr At Sea 02 Apr Trinidad, British West Indies Apr At Sea 04 Apr La Guaira, Venezuela Apr Aruba, Lesser Antiles Apr At Sea 07 Apr Montego Bay, Jamaica 9.00 overnight 08 Apr Montego Bay, Jamaica overnight 09 Apr Montego Bay, Jamaica Apr Georgetown, Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands 11 Apr At Sea 12 Apr Havana, Cuba 7.00 Midnight 13 Apr At Sea 14 Apr Nassau, Bahamas Apr At Sea 16 Apr At Sea 17 Apr Hamilton, Bermuda Apr At Sea 19 Apr At Sea 20 Apr At Sea 21 Apr At Sea 22 Apr At Sea 23 Apr Horta, Azores Apr Ponta Delgada, Azores Apr At Sea 26 Apr At Sea 27 Apr At Sea 28 Apr At Sea 29 Apr Portsmouth/London, UK 8.00 Disembark and transfer to your London hotel for an overnight stay. 30 Apr London, UK Make your way to airport. Fly London to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. AU$ prices per person from FB Raleigh Deck FA Raleigh Deck DC Livingstone Deck DB Livingstone Deck $13,825 DA Livingstone Deck $14,025 BC Columbus Deck $14,745 BB Columbus Deck $14,955 BA Columbus Deck $15,255 AA Promenade Deck 2 Bed Inside Superior $15,355 OO Promenade Deck Deluxe * $15,875 OD Promenade Deck Deluxe $16,385 JS Promenade Deck Junior Suite $16,895 SC Promenade Deck Junior Suite with Balcony $18,945 SB Promenade Deck Balcony Suite $20,475 SU Promenade Deck Balcony Suite with Spa Bath $23,555 OS Promenade Deck Owners Suite $27,645 Port services and government fees included in fares $1,779 Price are per person in AU$ and based on double occupancy Included in the price: FREE economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Buenos Aires, returning from London 2-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires Hotel to ship transfer in Buenos Aires 63-night cruise aboard Voyager including all meals and entertainment Portsmouth to London transfer 1-night hotel stay in London Comprehensive guest speaker programme throughout the cruise All on board gratuities All on board service charges for on board bar & spa purchases Port charges and air taxes BONUS ON BOARD CREDIT 600 * per cabin THE DISCOVERY DIFFERENCE... A smaller ship we can visit more remote ports of call and get you closer 9

12 VOYAGER DECK PLAN SUN DECK BRIDGE DECK PROMENADE DECK DISCOVERY DECK COLUMBUS DECK LIVINGSTONE DECK RALEIGH DECK SHip s profile SUN DECK Gross Tonnage 15,271 FITNESS CENTRE THE BRIDGE CLUB Length Beam Draft m 20.6 m 5.8 m SHUFFLEBOARD Cruising Speed 18 kts Crew 215 Sun Deck Passenger Decks 7 Number of lower births 556 JACUZZI Refurbished 2010/11 VERANDA RESTAURANT POOL LIDO BAR KEY FC JACUZZI FB Bridge Deck FA DC DB PROMENADE THE ATLANTIS SPA DA BC BB BA AA OO 2 Bed Inside Superior Deluxe* Promenade Deck OD JS Deluxe Junior Suite DISCOVERY RESTAURANT EXPLORER GRILL SCOTT S LOUNGE PHOTO SHOP SHOP DARWIN LOUNGE INTERNET CAFE LOOKOUT LOUNGE SC SB SU OS Junior Suite with Balcony Balcony Suite Balcony Suite with Spa Bath Owners Suite LIBRARY Discovery Deck MEDICAL CENTRE Columbus Deck RECEPTION TOURS DESK Livingstone Deck Raleigh Deck Deck plans and cabin details are correct at the time of going to press, but may be subject to change. 10

13 Voyager Suites & Cabins All cabins have private facilities with bath and/ or shower, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer and safe. There are 35 suites on board, 30 of which have balconies. All suites have both a bath and a shower (some with spa baths) and include fridges. All outside cabins on Columbus, Promenade and Bridge Decks have two or more windows. All outside cabins on other decks have two portholes that may need to be covered in rough weather. All cabins have two lower beds or a double bed. Some cabins also have one upper berth or a sofa-bed allowing for third or fourth person sharing (when only one or two passengers are occupying a cabin the upper berth is folded away). Most beds in twin cabins are arranged parallel to each other. Balcony Suite Promenade Deck Owners Suite - Bridge Deck All suites include extra touches such as bathrobes, slippers, a basket of fruit and a bottle of champagne. # Junior Suite Promenade Deck FLY FREE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Sales from 12 April 30 June All fares listed are AU$ per person twin share based on Outside lead in category as at 30 May 2012 and include non commissionable port taxes, government fees and gratuities. Valid for new bookings only. Subject to availability. May not be combinable with any other offers and are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. A cruise deposit of AU$1,000 (or higher dependent on cabin category booked) per person is required within 7 days of booking, with final payment no later than 119 days prior to your sailing. Airfare component of Fly Free packages may necessitate an additional deposit be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met. Please check with your travel agent at time of booking. Fly Free airfare is provided from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on dates shown. Airfare is based on economy class, and includes airfare tax as known at time of going to print. Airfare is based specific airlines and routings. Surcharges may apply if you wish to fly on alternate dates and/or routing. Domestic connections are additional. A surcharge may also apply if an increase in airfare tax occurs or introduction of a fuel surcharge. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. Voyages of Discovery reserve the right to correct errors or omissions. *Onboard credit offer is per cabin, not redeemable for cash or discounted off cruise price. Single cabins receive the same amount. Onboard Credit amounts vary per sailing, may not be applicable on all cabin categories, or vary between cabin categories. Please check at time of booking what your selected cabin grade is entitled to. #Suite amenities vary dependant on category booked. Complete terms and conditions may be found at

14 General Information Passengers who have never cruised before, or who have not cruised with Voyages of Discovery, will no doubt have many questions to ask about the ship, our operation and many other matters. This section has been written to give you some general information about cruising with us, and we feel sure you will find it useful both before and during your voyage. Please note that instructions contained in this section form part of our Fair Trading Conditions. Our aim is your complete enjoyment of the cruise and our staff, together with the ship s crew will do all that they can to ensure this. The information given here is correct at the time of printing (May 2012), but is subject to change without notice. BEFORE YOU GO ReservaTIons and payments A deposit of AU$1000 (or higher dependent on cabin category booked) per person (or full payment for bookings taken within 119 days of departure) and a completed booking form are required to secure your reservation and must be received within 7 days of booking. The balance is due from your travel agent no later than 119 days prior to your sailing. Airfare component of Fly Free packages may necessitate an additional deposit be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met. Please check with your travel agent at time of booking. Passengers who do not make final payments at the appropriate time may be subject to cancellation without notice. In most cases we are able to provide you with travel documents including your passenger contract approximately 21 days prior to sailing. Travel documents are only issued after the final payment has been received by the company. bookings Bookings in Australia may be made through your preferred travel agent. PASSPORTS & VISAS All Australian citizens require a full 10-year passport valid for at least six months after the date of return travel for all countries being visited, with spare pages. We also recommend that you take photocopies of the personal details page of your passport with you (i.e. the page with your photograph) as this is sometimes required by local immigration authorities. In some ports, group visas are available and we will take care of these for you. Group visas will allow passengers on our shore excursions to go ashore. In some ports it may be necessary for passengers to obtain individual visas and you may be required to obtain these prior to travel. To avoid queues, if our local agents are able to obtain visas at the airport on your behalf they will do so and the cost will be added to your on board account. If however the situation changes, it will be the responsibility of the passenger to obtain and purchase their own visa. Advice regarding all aspects of visa requirements and payments will be included in your pre-cruise information. Please note that it is the responsibility of each passenger to check with the various embassies or consulates of those countries to be visited on their particular cruise to ensure that they have the necessary visas/documentation to enter all countries to be visited. Any passengers arriving at the departure port/airport without a passport or correct visas (if required) will be refused permission to board the ship/aircraft. Failure in this respect is not covered by insurance and no refund can be made. The ship s purser deals with all immigration formalities on board. MEDICAL INFORMATION Your pre-cruise information will advise you of all current mandatory vaccination requirements for the countries you will be visiting. As health regulations are subject to change, we recommend that you consult your G.P. If you do not normally enjoy good health, you should consult your doctor regarding the advisability of taking a cruise and being away from the usual medical and hospital facilities. Your insurance company must be advised of any preexisting condition at the time of booking and of any condition arising subsequently prior to departure, otherwise your insurance may be invalid. You must also advise us on the Booking Form of any disability, illness or special needs so that we can advise our on board medical team. MEDICAL attention We hope you find it unnecessary to use the ship s medical facilities during your voyage. If, however, the occasion does arise, it is comforting to know that we so carry a fully qualified doctor and nurses. The doctor or nurse will make a charge for their services as well as for any medicines or drugs needed. Such charges are normally reclaimable under your travel insurance, less any excess. In the unlikely event that you require urgent medical attention shore, we will assist by contacting your insurer who will make the necessary arrangements for your treatment and repatriation. PASSENGERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Voyages of Discovery will always try to accommodate passengers with special needs However, the following conditions apply: Medical Situations: Any physical disabilities or medical conditions that require special treatment or medical apparatus must be reported to the company s Reservations Supervisor in writing along with the first deposit, which is due at time of booking. These include but are not limited to wheelchairs, oxygen therapy, dialysis, etc. Failure to disclose a medical situation at time of booking may result in you being denied boarding at port of embarkation. Health Care Companions: All passengers with special needs must be self-sufficient and must be accompanied by a passenger who will take full responsibility for any assistance needed during the cruise and in the event of an emergency. Pregnancy: Regulations vary from airline to airline, but some will refuse to carry women who will be 28 weeks pregnant on the date of return travel. If you are in doubt, please check with the airline concerned and we would recommend that you consult your doctor. Disabled Passengers: We feel we should point out that we are not specialists in catering 12

15 for the disabled. If you or any person travelling with you suffers from a disability, you must contact our office for advice before you make your booking. Wheelchairs: We regret that we cannot accommodate mobility scooters, although we do welcome passengers who use manual standard sized wheelchairs. Passengers must however provide their own collapsible chair and must be able to walk up or down the gangway when embarking or disembarking the ship. If they are not able to do so we will be unable to accept a booking and/or allow embarkation. Once on board, moving around Voyager is relatively easy, although certain parts of the ship may be inaccessible. Please note that some ports require tenders to go ashore and conditions may preclude passengers with wheelchairs leaving the vessel; under such circumstances a decision would be made by the Captain and would be binding. Please also note that facilities for the handicapped in some destinations may be limited. If you require wheelchair assistance at airports then you need to advise us at the time of your booking enquiry and may be required to complete a medical questionnaire and/ or accept additional Fair Trading Conditions before your booking is accepted. Special Diets: We can usually make provision for special diets provided that sufficient notice is given. A good vegetarian choice is available on board ship and vegetarian meals are also available on flights. Other diets e.g. gluten-free and diabetic, can usually be accommodated, although Kosher and Halal options are not available. Please indicate any requests at time of booking. We will make every effort to satisfy your request, although this cannot be guaranteed. Note: Please read the Medical and other conduct section of our Fair Trading Conditions carefully. The company has the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgement, is in a physical or mental condition unfit for travel, or who may require care beyond that which the vessel can provide. Passengers are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner throughout the cruise, and if it appears that a passenger s conduct, behaviour or health is likely to endanger the passenger s own health or safety, or that of any other passenger, employee or member of the crew, or may make Voyages of Discovery liable for the costs of any medical treatment or repatriation, Voyages of Discovery and/or the Master reserve the right to take appropriate action. This may include disembarkation, confinement to a particular cabin, and through the ship s doctor the administration of any drugs or medicines and/or confinement to a hospital or similar institution at any port. Under those circumstances no refund or compensation will be payable CHILDREN There are no recreational facilities for children aboard the Voyager and reservations for those under the age of eleven are not advised. ENVIRONMenTal POLICY Voyages of Discovery is committed to protecting the environment at all times and especially by the proper disposal of waste matter generated on board. This is achieved by adhering to stringent regulations and procedures on board and complying with various applicable legislation. optional shore excursions Shore excursions are not included in the price of your cruise. At the time of going to print the exact content and costs of the shore excursions programme have not been finalised. All excursions can be pre-booked although it is also possible (subject to availability and higher onboard price) to book your tours on board. Full excursion details and a booking form will be sent approximately 17 weeks before departure. 13

16 VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY December 2012 April 2013 DEPARTS CRUISE NAME NO. NIGHTS FROM / TO CRUISE REFERENCE SHIP DEC 4, 2012 VOYAGE to the CARIBBEAN 18 PORTSMOUTH, UK / BARBADOS VOY Voyager DEC 20, 2012 CARIBBEAN GEMS 15 BARBADOS / MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica VOY Voyager JAN 4, 2013 A TAPESTRY of CENTRAL AMERICA 19 MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica / MANTA, Ecuador VOY Voyager JAN 21, 2013 SOUTH AMERICA S PACIFIC SHORE 16 MANTA, Ecuador / VALPARAISO, Chile VOY Voyager FEB 6, 2013 FEB 25, 2013 MAR 5, 2013 NATURAL WONDERS of LATIN AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA S DISCOVERY COAST EASTERN MED and RED SEA DISCOVERY 19 VALPARAISO, Chile / BUENOS AIRES, Argentina VOY Voyager 15 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina / RECIFE, Brazil VOY Voyager 10 PIRAEUS, Greece / SAFAGA, Egypt DIS Discovery MAR 12, 2013 A PORTRAIT of THE AMAZON 12 RECIFE, Brazil / MANAUS, Brazil VOY Voyager MAR 15, 2013 MAR 24, 2013 TREASURES of the EASTERN MED and RED SEA AMAZONIAN and CARIBBEAN EXPLORER 12 SAFAGA, Egypt / ISTANBUL, Turkey DIS Discovery 15 MANAUS, Brazil / MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica VOY Voyager MAR 27, 2013 THE LEGENDARY BLACK SEA 10 ISTANBUL, Turkey / ISTANBUL, Turkey DIS Discovery APR 6, 2013 A MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY 12 ISTANBUL, Turkey / MALAGA, Spain DIS Discovery APR 8, 2013 ISLANDS of the ATLANTIC 22 MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica / PORTSMOUTH, UK VOY Voyager APR 18, 2013 SPRINGTIME FLORA of the EASTERN ATLANTIC 14 MALAGA, Spain / HARWICH, UK DIS Discovery For further details please contact your local travel agent identified below: Enquiries: Tel (02) info@voyagesofdiscovery.net.au