winter 2017/18 preview Canary Islands South Africa Namibia Mozambique Indian Ocean Sri Lanka India Middle East Egypt Greece fantastic early booking offers * save up to 20%* the award-winning Small Ship Discovery Cruise specialists
Abu Dhabi, UAE BE among THE FIRST TO discover OUR new winter 2017/18 CRUISES We are delighted to invite you to preview our winter 2017/18 cruise programme a wonderful selection of stunning voyages which take you to a host of exotic destinations. Voyager begins the season on the Canary Island of Tenerife, and makes her way to Cape Town, home to the iconic Table Mountain. More ports in South Africa are yours to explore if you choose to spend Christmas and New Year on board, or perhaps you would love to discover the islands of Madagascar and Reunion, where astounding wildlife can be found. More idyllic locations come in the shape of Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Maldives, before Voyager sets sail for ports in India and Arabia, including Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. She makes her way home via Oman and Egypt and a transit of the incredible Suez Canal, ending the season in Piraeus, gateway to Athens. As well as these exciting ports of call, we are also delighted to offer you the chance to enjoy our fantastic early booking offers where you can save up to 20% * on your cruise fare. YOUR CRUISE includes: lively talks by Guest Speakers onboard gratuities and service charges all port taxes all meals with open-seated dining in a choice of restaurants afternoon tea each day captain s welcome and farewell cocktail parties with gala dinners onboard entertainment, workshops and activities facilities including a library, gym, plunge pool, hot tubs, spa with sauna, duty free shop and a choice of bars book the CABIN of your choice BY 31 st October 2016 Contact us for the full range of fares and the latest special offers Front cover image: Seychelles
Must-SEE sights this season Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, Port Louis, Mauritius Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Richards Bay, South Africa UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, India FANTASTic early booking offers SAVE UP TO 20%* plus free extended chauffeur service on selected outside & balcony cabins^ ^Balcony (plus JS) - up to 100 miles. Outside - up to 75 miles. Applicable on UK round trip voyages only. Terms and conditions apply - see back page. Call 1800 S (623 267) or visit au.voyagesofdiscovery.com
Cape Town, South Africa Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa Mount Teide to Table Mountain YULETIDE IN SOUTH AFRICA CANARY ISLANDS CAPE VERDE ASCENSION ISLAND ST HELENA island NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA Mozambique Departing 29th November 2017 22 Days Departing 20th December 2017 15 Days $2,545 $2,380 T he isolated islands of St Helena and Ascension Discover an abundance of aquatic birdlife in Walvis Bay Admire the star-studded Namibian night sky during an overnight in port M arvel at the iconic Table Mountain which towers over Cape Town Discover the diverse volcanic landscape of the Canary Islands TENERIFE Discover beautiful Cape Town and the famed Cape of Good Hope Celebrate Christmas and New Year on board Voyager Experience authentic African culture in Mozambique s capital Maputo An overnight stay at Richards Bay, your gateway to Zululand From Durban, enjoy the spectacular Sani Pass, the road to the roof of Africa GRAN CANARIA MOZAMBIQUE MINDELO MAPUTO ATLANTIC SOUTH AFRICA GEORGETOWN RICHARDS BAY DURBAN EAST LONDON ELIZABETH JAMESTOWN WALVIS BAY CAPE TOWN INDIAN LUDERITZ CAPE TOWN TENDER VGR171129 VGR171220 $2,780 $2,545 $2,610 $2,380 $4,020 $3,480 $4,310 $3,710 $6,030 $4,905 $7,060 $5,710 Contact us for the full range of fares and the latest special offers
Cruise designed in partnership with the ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Reunion Island La Digue Island, Seychelles DISCOVER THE MAL D AFRIQUE MAGICAL MAURITIUS, MALDIVES & SEYCHELLES SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR REUNION ISLAND MAURITIUS MAURITIUS Seychelles Maldives Sri Lanka Departing 3RD January 2018 15 Days Departing 17th January 2018 16 Days Beautiful Cape Town and the legendary Cape of Good Hope Wildlife encounters and the chance to spot the Big Five on safari Experience the traditional lifestyle of the proud Zulus Dramatic scenery of Reunion Island and the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano Discover the idyllic island of Mauritius, surrounded by inviting turquoise waters T he idyllic island of Mauritius and its culturally diverse capital Port Louis Enjoy an extended stay in Port Victoria, capital of the beautiful Seychelles UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in Praslin is a delight to explore Discover the marvellous and colourful underwater world of the Maldives on a submarine ride Explore Sri Lanka s bustling capital, Colombo $3,130 $3,050 SRI LANKA COLOMBO MALDIVES MALÉ INDIAN MADAGASCAR SOUTH AFRICA D EHOALA RICHARDS BAY LOUIS POINTE DES GALETS PRASLIN LA DIGUE VICTORIA SEYCHELLES INDIAN DURBAN CAPE TOWN ELIZABETH MAURITIUS LOUIS VGR180103 TENDER VGR180117 $3,440 $3,130 $3,350 $3,050 $5,060 $4,350 $4,970 $4,275 $7,730 $6,250 $7,640 $6,175 Call 1800 S (623 267) or visit au.voyagesofdiscovery.com
Kerala s backwaters, Cochin, India Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, UAE EXOTIC INDIA & ARABIA ARABIAN NIGHTS & GRECIAN DAYS Sri Lanka India United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Oman Egypt GREECE Departing 1st February 2018 15 Days Departing 15th February 2018 18 Days F our overnights in port give you the chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of Colombo, Cochin, Mumbai and Dubai Soak up the breathtaking beauty of Kerala s backwaters Visit the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves from Mumbai Discover Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi Admire Abu Dhabi s spectacular skyline, which includes the 82 white marble domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque M arvel at Muscat s magnificent Grand Mosque Visit Arabia s Perfume City, Salalah Safaga is your gateway to Luxor and the exceptional Valley of the Kings Voyager transits the famed Suez Canal An overnight stay in Piraeus allows ample time to explore the iconic sites of ancient Athens $2,615 $1,680 GREECE PIRAEUS DUBAI ABU DHABI UAE HERAKLION INDIA PORBANDAR SUEZ CANAL MUMBAI ARABIAN SEA EGYPT SAFAGA MARMAGAO RED SEA DUBAI UAE KHASAB MUSCAT OMAN COCHIN SALALAH TUTICORIN COLOMBO SRI LANKA VGR180201 ARABIAN SEA VGR180215 $2,870 $2,615 $1,820 $1,675 $4,160 $3,585 $2,670 $2,320 $6,290 $5,095 $4,050 $3,310 Contact us for the full range of fares and the latest special offers
South AfricaN & Indian Ocean GRAND VOYAGE SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR REUNION ISLAND MAURITIUS Seychelles Maldives Sri Lanka Departing 3rd January 2018 30 Days Maldives SRI LANKA COLOMBO $5,880 MALÉ SEYCHELLES PRASLIN VICTORIA LA DIGUE MADAGASCAR ATLANTIC LOUIS D EHOALA POINTE DES GALETS RICHARDS BAY DURBAN INDIAN ELIZABETH CAPE TOWN This Grand Voyage combines the two cruises 'DISCOVER THE MAL D AFRIQUE' and 'MAGICAL MAURITIUS, MALDIVES & SEYCHELLES'. For full details please see previous page. TENDER VGR180103A $6,460 $5,880 $9,530 $8,195 $14,610 $11,815 The Spice Route GRAND VOYAGE Sri Lanka India United Arab Emirates Oman Egypt GREECE Departing 1st February 2018 32 Days $4,085 Gateway to India, Mumbai, India GREECE PIRAEUS HERAKLION SUEZ CANAL EGYPT SAFAGA DUBAI RED SEA ABU DHABI KHASAB UAE VGR180201A $4,460 $4,085 $6,490 $5,625 $9,830 $8,010 MUSCAT OMAN PORBANDAR MUMBAI SALALAH MARMAGAO ARABIAN SEA This Grand Voyage combines the two cruises 'EXOTIC INDIA & ARABIA' and 'ARABIAN NIGHTS & GRECIAN DAYS'. For full details please see page opposite. INDIA COCHIN TUTICORIN SRI COLOMBO L A N K A Call 1800 S (623 267) or visit au.voyagesofdiscovery.com
Your travel agency: REPRESENTED IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BY: Australia: 1800 623 267 (toll free) New Zealand: 0800 623 4293 reservations@discovertheworld.com.au discovertravelshop.com.au Level 7, 89 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia ABN: 79135750882 Discover the World Marketing Travel trading as Discover Travel Shop. *TERMS & CONDITIONS: Twin occupancy fares are calculated per person based on two people sharing a twin occupancy cabin. All offer fares, which are valid until 31st October 2016, are subject to limited availability by cabin grade, may be withdrawn or amended without notice and are correct as of 20 September 2016. Latest fares and availability will be confirmed at the time of booking. For latest fares and to book, or for more information, call 1800 S (623 267), visit au.voyagesofdiscovery.com or contact your local travel agent. Launch offer: Save 10% on Inside cabins, save 15% on Outside cabins and save 20% on Balcony cabins. ^Selected Balcony cabin bookings (BS, BSS & OS plus JS) receive complementary chauffeur service up to 100 miles from the UK departure port. Selected Outside cabin bookings (OSP, OSV & ODX) receive complimentary chauffeur service up to 75 miles from the UK departure port. Complimentary chauffeur service is applicable on UK round trip voyages only. All offers must be booked by 31st October 2016. After 31st October 2016, Selected Balcony cabin bookings (BS, BSS & OS plus JS) receive complimentary chauffeur service up to 75 miles from the UK departure port, applicable on UK round trip voyages only, as per Full Booking Conditions. All offers are available for a limited time only, are subject to limited availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time. Fares featured are based on the lowest twin occupancy Inside cabin category currently available. Fares shown are inclusive of all applicable launch discounts. All new bookings must be made by 31st October 2016 and no retrospective discounts can be applied. A deposit of AUD $750 per passenger or 15% of the total fare due, whichever is highest (or full payment for bookings taken within 119 days of departure) is due on booking. Travel insurance is not included. Full Booking Conditions apply and can be viewed at au.voyagesofdiscovery.com. Visas where applicable are included in your cruise fare, although there may be some exceptions. For full visa information please refer to the latest Voyages of Discovery brochure. Please always check visa requirements before booking.