CAA Travel Presents President s Cruises 2016 Alaska Cruisetour May 16-29, 2016 Bridge of the Americas Cruise September 28-October 17, 2016
Introducing President s Cruise 2016 Itineraries Alaska Land + Sea Journey 3-day land tour followed by 7-night cruise May 16-29, 2016 The blue of glacial ice glistens in the sunlight. A pod of porpoises surface, then disappear. Snow that fell centuries ago moves from mountains to the sea. This is the 49th state of wonder. Come embark on a northern safari across the untouched wilderness. Bridge of the Americas 18-day cruise September 28-October 17, 2016 Optional post-cruise journey to Machu Picchu! Get inspired by the Latin passion on a journey that bridges North and South America from southern U.S. through the legendary countries of Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and beyond. Soak up the Latin colour in the delicious food, rhythmic music, extraordinary landscapes and vibrant people. Explore ancient cultures. Marvel over stunning architectural and natural wonders. The excitement here is infectious.
President s Message I m thrilled to invite you on our two incredible President s Cruise sailings for 2016. These journeys will take us to some of the most spectacular, iconic and enigmatic places on earth, and I look forward to sharing these adventures with you. The first cruise I want to tell you about is the fall cruise, The Bridge of the Americas aboard Oceania Cruises Insignia. This elite voyage is so special, it s only being offered to the public twice in 2016. The sailing encompasses three continents and includes port visits to Key West, Cozumel, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica and a full Panama Canal transit including Ecuador and Peru. Explore Mayan ruins, snorkel the clear blue waters, take your leisure on pristine white-sand beaches, and walk amidst some of the most intriguing archaeological sites in the world. Each day offers the exciting opportunity to experience the history, culture, art and cuisine of a wondrous new destination. Best of all, we re offering an optional post-cruise tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu, a stunning and mysterious 15 th century site and icon of the Inca civilization. This is something that should be crossed off everyone s bucket lists. We re announcing this cruise early as there s only room on board for 684 passengers, and we want to ensure you get the best stateroom selection. The Insignia promises to deliver unparalleled elegance after her recent multimillion-dollar transformation. The ship s restaurants dish up the handiwork of renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepin, offering the finest dining at sea, while lavish complimentary amenities abound. Now, for another cruise on many travellers wish lists: Alaska. This spring s Alaska Land + Sea President s Cruise marks a return to one of our most popular destinations. Holland America Line s Cruisetour offers the best ways to see the northern landscapes and wildlife, while enjoying first-rate service at every turn. This journey includes travel on board the ms Noordam, as well as jaunts on the Riverboat Discovery, and via rail in the domed cars of the McKinley Explorer, offering superb 360 degree views of this majestic U.S. state. There s plenty of time built in to choose the shore excursions that interest you, or just take in the local culture and beautiful surroundings at your leisure. These two sailings promise to deliver incredible journeys, with the unmatched service, luxury accommodations and special touches our President s Cruises are known for. Each day is a new adventure teeming with surprises. My wife, Gail and I look forward to creating new memories with you. Warm wishes, Michael Mager
Alaska Cruisetour Triple Denali followed by a 7-day southbound cruise Fairbanks to Vancouver Onboard the ms Noordam May 16-29, 2016 Port Highlights: Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Haines, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver Your package includes: hosted by CAA Manitoba President & CEO, Mike Mager and his wife, Gail airfare from Winnipeg to Seattle, Seattle to Fairbanks and Vancouver to Winnipeg 1 night stay in Seattle including half-day city tour all transfers between airport, hotel and pier all taxes, port charges and government fees baggage fees with Alaska Airlines and WestJet hotel accommodations sightseeing as indicated in itinerary all meals onboard ms Noordam invitation to CAA-hosted onboard cocktail parties pre-cruise bon voyage gathering exclusive CAA departing gifts escorted by CAA Travel consultants CATEGORIES PRICE VB Verandah $5,669 VC Verandah $5,633 VD, VE, VF Verandah $5,597 D Oceanview $5,309 E Oceanview $5,237 F Oceanview $5,149 K Inside $4,781 L Inside $4,699 Deposit: Final payment due: $910 per person* February 17, 2016 *$195 non-refundable at time of booking. Single, triple and quad pricing available on request.
DAY May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 PORT Travel from Winnipeg to Seattle Enjoy a city tour and a one-night stay. Fairbanks Travel to Fairbanks, Alaska. Arrive at your downtown hotel. Denali National Park After a step back in time aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery, it s off to Denali for a three-night stay at this magnificent national treasure. Denali National Park Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour. This 6-8 hour fully narrated sightseeing excursion is a deep dive into Denali National Park the very best chance of seeing both Mt. McKinley and Denali s iconic wildlife. Denali National Park Explore on your own or take optional excursions with a full free day in Denali. Anchorage This morning, board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer bound for Anchorage. Seward Enjoy a scenic rail journey along Turnagain Arm aboard the cruisetrain en route to Seward before embarking your ship. At Sea (Gulf of Alaska) Enjoy a leisurely day of cruising, and sight seeing from on board. Glacier Bay Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates. Haines/Skagway The best of two ports stay in Haines for an uncrowded experience, or go to Skagway for excursions and shopping. Juneau Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska s capital choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop. Ketchikan Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing and scenic Misty Fjords. At Sea Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising, and immerse yourself in Holland America Line elegance. Vancouver Your Land + Sea Journey concludes this morning in Vancouver. Return flight home. Holland America Exclusive Offer Book by October 30, 2015 to qualify for Holland America s Explore4 promotion! Receive:** FREE Signature Beverage Package (up to $1,400 USD value) FREE Pinnacle Grill Dinner ($58 USD value) Reduced cruise fares for 3rd and 4th guests **Explore4 offers are per stateroom based on double occupancy, for 1st and 2nd guests sharing a stateroom and excludes 3rd/4th guests, except as provided herein. Explore4 offers are available for new bookings only, apply only to the cruise portion of Alaska Land+Sea Journeys, are not combinable with any other discounts, are not transferable, are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Signature Beverage Package excludes purchases made in Signature Shops, Mini Bar and In Room Dining, or beverages on Half Moon Cay. Signature Beverage Packages are not transferable or refundable and may be used only on the cruise portion of Land+Sea Journeys. Participants may order only one drink at a time and must be 21 years or older. No sharing is permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the Signature Beverage Package if misused and reserves the right to refuse service for any reason, including refusing service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Signature Beverage Package has a retail value of US$50 per person per day, including service charges. Guests receive one complimentary Pinnacle Grill dinner per person. Offer is not transferable or refundable. Reservations and dining times will be assigned and a confirmation card will be placed in your stateroom upon embarkation day. Offer excludes Specialty Dining Events in the Pinnacle Grill such as Le Cirque, De Librije, Master Chef s Table and Sommelier Dinner. Third/fourth offer is based on sharing a stateroom with 1st and 2nd guests, valid on select sailings, and are based on Promo Z3. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses apply to all 3rd/4th offers. Reduced deposit offer is valid for new bookings only. Bookings made on voyages requiring immediate final payment are not eligible for a reduced deposit. Suite offer: Guests who book a suite category stateroom receive one complimentary Canaletto dinner per person and $150 USD per person ($300 USD per stateroom) onboard spending credit. Suite offers apply only to guests 1 and 2 in the stateroom and are not transferable or refundable. Other restrictions may apply. Explore4 offers end October 30, 2015.
Bridge of the Americas Miami to Lima, Peru 18-day voyage onboard Insignia September 28-October 17, 2016 Plus, an optional post-cruise extension to Machu Picchu! Port Highlights: Miami, Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, full Panama Canal transit including Fuerte Amador, Ecuador (Manta, Guayaquil), Peru (Salaverry, Callao, Lima) Oceania boasts: mid-size, elegant ship catering to just 684 guests finest cuisine at sea, served in a variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants gourmet culinary program crafted by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepin country club casual ambiance; tuxedos and gowns are never required extraordinarily high staff-to-guest ratio ensures exemplary personalized service Enjoy the extraordinary experience of a voyage on board Oceania Cruises. CATEGORIES PRICE FROM A1-A3 Concierge-level Verandah $12,183 B1-B2 Verandah $11,795 C1-C2 Deluxe Oceanview $10,290 D-E Oceanview $9,396 F-G Inside $8,725 Deposit: Final payment due: $1,500 per person* April 18, 2016 *$750 non-refundable at time of booking. Single, triple and quad pricing available on request. Cruise package inclusions: hosted by CAA Manitoba President & CEO, Mike Mager and his wife, Gail round-trip airfare from Winnipeg to Miami, returning from Lima, Peru all transfers between airports, hotels and piers 1-night pre-cruise stay in Miami with welcome breakfast on day of embarkation all taxes, port charges and government fees (approximately $1,250 USD value) all gratuities both onboard the Oceania Insignia and for tours/drivers (approximately $300 USD value) 18-day Bridge of the Americas cruise in chosen stateroom category private group farewell event in Lima $200 USD shipboard credit per stateroom unlimited non-alcoholic beverage onboard the ship which includes soda, bottled waters and specialty coffees/teas (approximately $500 USD value) invitation to CAA-hosted onboard cocktail parties pre-cruise bon voyage gathering and document review exclusive CAA departing gifts escorted by CAA Travel consultants
DAY Sep. 28 Sep. 29 Sep. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 PORT Travel from Winnipeg to Miami. Miami, Florida Key West, Florida Cruising the Straits of Florida Cozumel, Mexico Costa Maya, Mexico Belize City, Belize Santo Tomas, Guatemala Roatan, Honduras Cruising the Caribbean Sea Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Panama Canal Daylight Transit Fuerte Amador (Balboa), Panama Fuerte Amador (Balboa), Panama Cruising the Pacific Ocean Manta, Ecuador Guayaquil, Ecuador Cruising the Pacific Ocean Salaverry, Peru Lima (Callao), Peru Lima (Callao), Peru Please note that air rates and schedules are not yet available for this voyage. We have factored in an estimated airfare cost. Once available, should airfares increase significantly, over our estimate, an additional air surcharge may be unavoidable. Optional Machu Picchu Extension: Day 1: Monday, October 17, Lima Cusco Upon disembarkation in Callao, our local representative will meet you for the transfer from Callao pier to the airport for your flight to Cusco where you ll enjoy a halfday city tour. You ll see the centre of the Inca Empire, the Plaza de Armas, a cathedral built on the ruins of the Inca Palace. Next, see the old town with its magnificent restored colonial buildings. From there, travel to Sacsayhuaman. Found three kilometres above Cusco, Sacsayhuaman offers a fabulous view of the city. You will then stop in Tambo Machay, Kenko, and Puca Pucara. Day 2: Tuesday, October 18, Machu Picchu Tour Machu Picchu is one of the most popular archaeological sites in the world and the most visited attraction in Peru. The Citadel of Machu Picchu is renowned for its amazing ruins and its location on a mountain overlooking the mighty currents of the Urubamba River. The method used for the engineering and placement of the huge blocks of limestone remains a mystery today. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Inclusions: Train ticket, shuttle bus and entrance fee to the ruins are included. Lunch at local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa 4H Standard Room B/L Day 3: Wednesday, October 19, Cusco Lima Buffet breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. From there, connect to Lima for your international flight home. Limited Space Available! Double Occupancy $1,881* Single Occupancy $2,304* * Price is per person Deposit: $500 per person** **Deposit for optional excursion is in addition to the deposit for the cruise package. 100% of the Machu Picchu deposit is non-refundable once paid. Machu Picchu is situated well above sea-level, and altitude sickness can be experienced for some. It is important that you determine your suitability to partake in this tour as you must be physically fit and able to make the trek through the trails. We highly recommend you consult with your family doctor or Travel Health Clinic prior to booking this excursion.
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