Cruise the Middle East in Luxury

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1 JANUARY - APRIL 2010 Cruise the Middle East in Luxury aboard Brilliance of the Seas 1

2 A MIDDLE EASTERN ADVENTURE Marvel at the stunning beauty and rich history whilst exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of the Middle East like never before; cruising to some of the most exciting and vibrant destinations in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan and Oman. Join Brilliance of the Seas and be inspired by one of the World s fastest growing cities, Dubai. This luxury destination, mild climate, incredible shopping experiences and unique tourist attractions has developed into a bona fide hot spot, where ancient and modern cultures have come together. The 7 night awe-inspiring Dubai Return itinerary will also include a call at Oman s capital, Muscat - one of the Middle East s oldest cities, dating back to the 2nd Century AD and maiden ports of call at Mina Sulman, Bahrain and Fujairah - a striking mountainous landscape. Explore Abu Dhabi - the largest of the seven Arab Emirates by area, boasting tranquil beaches, desert oases and a vibrant city life. For an extended holiday, choose from two 14 night repositioning itineraries cruising between Barcelona and Dubai via the Suez Canal including hotel stays in Barcelona and Dubai. Brilliance of the Seas will depart from Barcelona and visit Aqaba a combination of ultra modern development with a touch of Middle Eastern antiquity and Egyptian ports; Alexandria and Safaga. The return voyage will depart from Dubai and call at Muscat, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh a stunning coastal resort with spectacular reefs, time forgotten shipwrecks and infamous shark Bay. The Pearl of the Mediterranean Alexandria is the next port of call before arriving in the magnificent city of Barcelona. Step aboard on a unique holiday adventure of amazing contrasts, bewitching fjords and bays, desert wilderness and beautiful sunsets. Barcelona, Spain Luxor, Egypt 2 2

3 A LUXURIOUS LIFE AT SEA ABOARD BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS Brilliance of the Seas has a sleek profile and features vast expanses of open space, mirrored surfaces and glass panelling. The modern design features include hand crafted balustrades, wood paneling on every deck, nautical themes, beautiful art work and cascading waterfalls. The light filled glass constructed Centrum is the soul of the ship. It is visually exciting and extends over eleven decks, served by four ocean-facing glass elevators offering guests sweeping ocean vistas and passing landscapes. For Royal Caribbean s typically active guests, recreational amenities include a rock-climbing wall, jogging track, basketball/volleyball court, self-levelling pool tables, golf simulator, gymnasium and a nine-hole miniature golf course. Enjoy the resort-style pool and Jacuzzis with an expansive deck and nautical style pool bars. The range of entertainment aboard Brilliance of the Seas is simply dazzling; with contemporary musical stage productions, Las Vegas-inspired floor shows, headline entertainment and comedy acts. For the less formal, enjoy hits from the Top 40 to classical and everything in between, you ll find music featured by the pool, main dining room, lounges and bars. Sit back and enjoy or hit the floor and dance to the beat - there s something for everyone. The world-class food and décor on board offers a dining experience that everyone can enjoy. From the spectacular two-level stately and refined main dining room, the informality of the spacious Windjammer Café and Seaview Café to the upmarket dining experience of Chops Grille Steakhouse and Italian themed Portofino Restaurant, offering fine service and a true gourmet experience. SHIP FACTS Gross tonnage 90,090 Length metres Passengers 2,501 Crew 859 DINING Minstrel Dining Room Portofino Italian Restaurant Chops Grille Steakhouse Windjammer Café Seaview Café Latte-tudes coffee house BARS/LOUNGES Champagne Bar Schooner Bar Scoreboard Sports Bar ENTERTAINMENT Casino Royale The Colony Club Pacifica Theatre FITNESS & RELAXATION Rock-climbing wall Putting Green and golf simulator Ship Shape Fitness Centre and Spa Jogging/Walking Track Basketball/Volleyball Court Adventure Ocean Kids Club Indian Raj-themed Solarium OTHER AMENITIES Internet Café Conference facilities Putting Green aboard Brilliance of the Seas 3 Solarium aboard Brilliance of the Seas

4 BARCELONA TO DUBAI Departs Australia 1 January 2010 DATE DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART 01 Jan 10 Fri Fly Economy Class from Australia to Barcelona. 02 Jan 10 Sat Arrive Barcelona. Transfer to the H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona for your two night stay. 04 Jan 10 Mon Transfer from your hotel to embark Brilliance of the Seas in Barcelona, Spain pm Jan 10 Tue-Thu Cruising 08 Jan 10 Fri Alexandria, Egypt am pm 09 Jan 10 Sat Cruising 10 Jan 10 Sun Suez Canal (passage) am pm 11 Jan 10 Mon Aqaba, Jordan am pm 12 Jan 10 Tue Safaga, Egypt am pm Jan 10 Wed-Sun Cruising 18 Jan 10 Mon Arrive Dubai, United Arab Emirates am Disembark Brilliance of the Seas and transfer to the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai for your two night stay. 20 Jan 10 Wed Transfer to Dubai airport for your flight home to Australia. INCLUDES One way Economy Class international airfare from Australia to Barcelona including air taxes 2 night pre-cruise hotel accommodation at the H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona including breakfast daily 14 night luxury cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas from Barcelona to Dubai 2 night post-cruise hotel accommodation at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai including breakfast daily One way Economy Class international airfare from Dubai to Australia including air taxes Port charges, government fees and gratuities on board Brilliance of the Seas Transfers between airport, hotel and ship BARCELONA TO DUBAI 18 NIGHT FLY, CRUISE AND STAY TWIN SHARE PRICING PER PERSON EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE $6,375 TWIN $6,875 TWIN $7,675 TWIN $9,165 SINGLE $10,195 SINGLE $11,795 SINGLE Port and government taxes of $455 per person and air taxes of $630 per person are included. Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on 2 persons sharing. (Fares are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency) Based on Economy Class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide Ex Perth Deduct $200 per person Does not include additional accommodation made necessary due to flight schedules. Petra, Jordan OPTIONAL EXTENDED STAYS IN BARCELONA AND DUBAI ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona, Spain is located in the Barcelona Gothic district, next to the cosmopolitan Born district and near the seafront. The inviting modern decor in the guest rooms and reception areas are welcoming. Its upper terrace has a jacuzzi and excellent views over the city and the sea. H10 Montcada is an example of the neoclassical style that typifies the Via Laietana Avenue. Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai, U.A.E. is centrally located in Bur Dubai, next to the Dubai Museum and walking distance to many city highlights including Meena Bazaar, The Spice Market, Gold Souk, Heritage Village and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Elegant, beautifully crafted furniture and traditional Arabic decor reflects the heritage of the region, with subtle colours born of sand, sky and ocean, the three elements that create a timeless backdrop to life on this tip of the Arabian Peninsula. 4 H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

5 DUBAI RETURN Departs Australia 24 January 7 & 21 February 7 & 21 March & 31 January 28 February 14 March February 28 March & 11 April 2010 DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART Day 1 Fly Economy Class from Australia to Dubai with Singapore Airlines. Day 2 Arrive Dubai. Transfer to the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai (day use). Transfer from your hotel to embark Brilliance of the Seas in Dubai. overnight Day 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates pm Day 4 Muscat, Oman am pm Day 5 Fujairah, United Arab Emirates am pm Day 6 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates am pm Day 7 Mina Sulman, Bahrain am pm Day 8 Dubai, United Arab Emirates pm Day 9 Disembark Brilliance of the Seas and transfer to Dubai airport for your flight home to Australia. INCLUDES Return Economy Class international airfare from Australia to Dubai including air taxes Day use pre-cruise hotel accommodation at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai including breakfast 7 night luxury cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas, Dubai return Port charges, government fees and gratuities on board Brilliance of the Seas Transfers between airport, hotel and ship DUBAI RETURN 7 NIGHT FLY, CRUISE AND STAY TWIN SHARE PRICING PER PERSON 24 JAN, 7 & 21 FEB, 7 & 21 MAR EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE $3,995 TWIN $4,455 TWIN $4,855 TWIN $5,395 SINGLE $6,195 SINGLE $6,995 SINGLE 17 & 31 JAN, 28 FEB, 14 MAR EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE $3,995 TWIN $4,455 TWIN $4,925 TWIN $5,395 SINGLE $6,195 SINGLE $7,145 SINGLE 14 FEB, 28 MAR EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE $4,095 TWIN $4,555 TWIN $4,995 TWIN $5,555 SINGLE $6,375 SINGLE $7,295 SINGLE 4 & 11 APR EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE, ^PERTH $4,375 TWIN $4,795 TWIN $5,245 TWIN $5,795 SINGLE $6,595 SINGLE $7,525 SINGLE Port and government taxes of $410 per person and air taxes of $600 per person are included. Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on 2 persons sharing. (Fares are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency) Muscat, Oman Based on Economy Class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide Ex Perth Deduct $100 per person (^excl. 4 and 11 April 2010 departures) Does not include additional accommodation made necessary due to flight schedules. OPTIONAL EXTENDED STAY IN DUBAI IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai, U.A.E. is centrally located in Bur Dubai, next to the Dubai Museum and walking distance to many city highlights including Meena Bazaar, The Spice Market, Gold Souk, Heritage Village and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Elegant, beautifully crafted furniture and traditional Arabic decor reflects the heritage of the region, with subtle colours born of sand, sky and ocean, the three elements that create a timeless backdrop to life on this tip of the Arabian Peninsula. 5 Arabian Courtyard Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.

6 DUBAI TO BARCELONA Departs Australia 17 April 2010 DATE DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART 17 Apr 10 Sat Fly Economy Class from Australia to Dubai 18 Apr 10 Sun Arrive Dubai. Transfer to the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai for your one night stay with early check-in upon arrival. 19 Apr 10 Mon Transfer from your hotel to embark Brilliance of the Seas in Dubai. Dubai, United Arab Emirates pm 20 Apr 10 Tue Muscat, Oman pm pm Apr 10 Wed-Sun Cruising 26 Apr 10 Mon Safaga, Egypt am pm 27 Apr 10 Tue Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt am pm 28 Apr 10 Wed Suez Canal (passage) am pm 29 Apr 10 Thu Alexandria, Egypt am pm 30 Apr 2 May 10 Fri-Sun Cruising 03 May 10 Mon Arrive Barcelona, Spain am Disembark Brilliance of the Seas and transfer to the H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona for your two night stay. 05 May 10 Wed Transfer to Barcelona airport for your flight home to Australia. INCLUDES One way Economy Class international airfare from Australia to Dubai including air taxes 1 night pre-cruise hotel accommodation at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai including breakfast and early check-in upon arrival. 14 night luxury cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas from Dubai to Barcelona 2 night post-cruise hotel accommodation at the H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona including breakfast daily One way Economy Class international airfare from Barcelona to Australia including air taxes Port charges, government fees and gratuities on board Brilliance of the Seas Transfers between airport, hotel and ship DUBAI TO BARCELONA 17 NIGHT FLY, CRUISE AND STAY TWIN SHARE PRICING PER PERSON EX SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE $6,645 TWIN $7,145 TWIN $7,925 TWIN $9,625 SINGLE $10,645 SINGLE $12,195 SINGLE Port and government taxes of $455 per person and air taxes of $630 per person are included. Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on 2 persons sharing. (Fares are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency) Based on Economy Class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide Ex Perth Deduct $200 per person Does not include additional accommodation made necessary due to flight schedules. OPTIONAL EXTENDED STAYS IN DUBAI & BARCELONA ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Alexandria, Egypt Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Dubai, U.A.E. is centrally located in Bur Dubai, next to the Dubai Museum and walking distance to many city highlights including Meena Bazaar, The Spice Market, Gold Souk, Heritage Village and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Elegant, beautifully crafted furniture and traditional Arabic decor reflects the heritage of the region, with subtle colours born of sand, sky and ocean, the three elements that create a timeless backdrop to life on this tip of the Arabian Peninsula. H10 Montcada Hotel, Barcelona, Spain is located in the Barcelona Gothic district, next to the cosmopolitan Born district and near the seafront. The inviting modern decor in the guest rooms and reception areas are welcoming. Its upper terrace has a jacuzzi and excellent views over the city and the sea. H10 Montcada is an example of the neoclassical style that typifies the Via Laietana Avenue. 6 Dubai, U.A.E.

7 LUXURY ACCOMMODATION ABOARD BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS INTERIOR STATEROOM All staterooms come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini-bar, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Stateroom dimensions 15 m2. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Sitting area. INTERIOR LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM All staterooms come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini-bar, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Stateroom dimensions 16 m2. Twin beds or queen-sized bed. Sitting area. OCEAN VIEW OCEAN VIEW with BALCONY DELUXE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM WITH BALCONY All staterooms come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini-bar, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Stateroom dimensions 15 m2. (Balcony 4 m2). Twin beds or queen-sized bed Private Balcony. Sitting area. 7

8 BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS WHAT S INCLUDED IN YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE (PER PERSON) Cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas Port charges, government fees and gratuities on board ship Accommodation as detailed in your itinerary Economy Class airfare Air and hotel taxes Transfers by seat in coach where shown Costs are per adult in AUD and are based on a twin-sharing basis. Single travellers must pay a single supplement. Costs are subject to change with or without notice, whether or not the final balance of your holiday has been paid. Air, cruise and accommodation are subject to availability at time of booking. Hotels are subject to change at any time with or without notice. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS Once you have decided on your holiday, simply ask your Cruiseco Travel Agent to book it with us. On confirmation of your booking, a written confirmation will be sent to your Cruiseco Travel Agent. An option will be given for 7 days. Before the option expires it will be necessary for you to pay a deposit of $1,000 per person or 10% of your cruise costs, whichever is greater. This deposit secures your cruise berth. Final payment is due 90 days prior to sailing. If your booking is made within 90 days prior to sailing, full payment will be due immediately. Failure to pay the deposit by the option due date may result in the cancellation of your booking. Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only and cannot be guaranteed. Please advise your Cruiseco Travel Agent of your requirements at time of booking. WHAT S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE Passport and visa fees, insurances of all kinds, laundry, phone calls, beverages, items of a personal nature, optional excursions etc. The price does not cover costs and expenses, including the return to your home, if you leave the cruise at your own volition, or due to illness, or as a consequence of official action by the government. ITINERARY CHANGES Royal Caribbean International reserve the right to amend the cruise itinerary at any time up to and during the voyage. TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to departure from Australia (providing full payment has been received). If you are departing Australia earlier, please ask your Cruiseco Travel Agent to request your travel documents in good time. BOOKING CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS In the unfortunate event that you should have to cancel your holiday, we must be notified in writing. The day that we receive this notice in writing, will be considered the date that your cancellation has been made. Certain cancellation fees apply to your holiday if cancelled after a deposit or final payment has been made. These cancellation fees will be levied by the shipping company and possibly the airline and other suppliers, and will be greater the closer to your travel date that you cancel. You should check very carefully with your Cruiseco Travel Agent what these fees are, before you make your booking. A fee of $25.00 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of sailing date within 90 days prior to cruise departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier cruise departure of equivalent or greater value in which case a $25.00 per person amendment fee will be charged. CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to your Cruiseco Travel Agent. The following scale of charges (includes G.S.T.) will apply when notice of cancellation is given prior sailing. Number of days prior to departure as % of total price (per person) 91 days or more...$ per person days...loss of deposit days...50% of total holiday cost days...75% of total holiday cost 14-0 days...100% of total holiday cost These cancellation penalties are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Cruiseco Travel Agent. QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER POINTS Qantas Frequent Flyer points are awarded on Cruiseco holidays. Qantas Frequent Flyer members will receive one Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $1.50 spent. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. A joining fee applies. Points are not awarded on port charges, government fees, on board gratuities and air taxes. OTHER CONDITIONS It is your responsibility to ensure you have read all of the Booking Terms and Conditions and to provide valid travel documents. Full terms and conditions can be found in the Royal Caribbean 2009/2010 Worldwide brochure. Be sure to ask your Cruiseco Travel Agent for advice concerning passport and visa requirements. BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS Your booking arrangements are to be made by your Cruiseco Travel Agent, and the person effecting the booking, shall be deemed to have accepted the booking conditions. This brochure and contents are valid from 15 May For further details contact your local Cruiseco Travel Agent If this box is empty call or visit for details of your nearest Cruiseco Travel Agent These holidays are promoted by Cruiseco / Discovery Travel Centre License No. 2TA ABN Bookings for these cruises must be made with a Cruiseco Travel Agent. 8