Emerald Waterways DANUBE RIVER CRUISE DESTINY Ontario Sheet Metal Convention April 13-21, 2019
Pre-cruise stay BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL (included in registration cost) APRIL 13 Transfer to Budapest Marriott Hotel and check-in to Deluxe Room (please note that the transfer to the hotel will be at your own expense) 3:00 pm Board Meeting (for Board members only) Day and evening on own for all other participants APRIL 14 Breakfast at leisure (included) 9:00 am Annual General Meeting Noon Meet in hotel lobby to board transfer to cruise ship (transfer included) EMERALD WATERWAYS DESTINY, DANUBE RIVER CRUISE The newest member of the Emerald Waterways Star-Ships fleet cruising on the Danube, Rhine and Main; Emerald Destiny is built to the same exceptional standards as her sisters Star, Sky, Sun and Dawn. Elegantly designed and effortlessly welcoming, Emerald Destiny provides a sophisticated and comfortable passage along these timeless waterways. All cabins on the Vista and Horizon decks are equipped with a revolutionary open-air system, designed to ensure all-weather enjoyment while taking in Europe s beautiful landscapes. Please refer to the following link for Deck Plans and cabin layouts: emeraldwaterways.com/our-ships/overview ACCOMMODATIONS: Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite (Vista and Horizon Decks): Each contemporary, boutique hotel-style room in the wide range of cabin options is designed to really enhance your river cruise experience, with elegant, hand-picked furnishings right down to the smallest, thoughtful detail like carefully placing mirrors in the best positions to help you get ready for the day ahead. Enjoy your own en suite bathroom, hotel-style bed, flat screen TV and infotainment system, individual climate control, complimentary WiFi, bottled water restocked daily, personal mini-bar fridge, and of course, plenty of storage and living space. In addition to these amenities, with the Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite, they ve gone one step further and created a completely new type of cabin that s unique to European river cruising. These spectacular suites boast a revolutionary indoor balcony design, complete with decking area, table and chairs generating an entirely new space for you to enjoy the landscapes you pass. With the touch of a button, the upper part of the cabin s floor-to-ceiling window drops down to unveil uninterrupted views of the stunning scenery, opening up the cabin and bringing the outdoors in. INCLUSIONS AND AMENITIES: Innovative on-board features like a heated pool with retractable roof and cinema Spacious accommodations and refreshing open-air balconies in all suites All on board meals and a collection of highlight dinners at Reflections Restaurant Carefully selected wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner Complimentary coffee, tea and water available 24 hours Enjoy a light breakfast or lunch al-fresco on The Terrace Bottled water restocked daily in your cabin Complimentary use of Wellness Centre including fitness room Enjoy each port with an included excursion Extra special included excursions courtesy of Emerald PLUS Biking and hiking guided tours with Emerald Active Visits to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites Excellent service from an English-speaking crew Knowledgeable local guides at each destination Complimentary bicycles (and helmets) on board for daily use Complimentary WiFi on board All airport transfers to and from your ship on day of embarkation and debarkation Plus we even take care of all gratuities
Cruise itinerary DAY 1 - SUN, APRIL 14 Arrival in Budapest Welcome to Budapest! You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. After boarding, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore Budapest. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a traditional Hungarian dinner. Later, enjoy a Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board. Emerald PLUS: Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show & Budapest Evening Cruise Meals included: Dinner DAY 2 - MON, APRIL 15 Budapest Budapest is Eastern Europe s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest or an exciting hike on the Buda Hill. Emerald ACTIVE: A guided active walk to Buda Hill DAY 3 - TUES, APRIL 16 Vienna Today, you have a choice of either exploring Austria s capital beginning with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where we will see the sights of Vienna s world famous attractions such as the Opera House, Burgtheater, Spanish Riding School, Town Hall, St. Stephen s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Alternatively, join the guided bike tour instead of the drive around and guided walk. Then, you will have free time to sample the wonderful tastes of Vienna. Emerald ACTIVE: Guided bike Tour DAY 4 - WED, APRIL 17 Vienna Today you will have the day at leisure to continue exploring Austria capital city. Discover MORE: Tour to Bratislava (extra expense) AND / OR Discover MORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense) DAY 5 - THURS, APRIL 18 Dürnstein Melk In the morning we arrive in Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. This is the site of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades in the 12th century. Thereafter, you will drive through the picturesque landscape of this district to the 900 year old Benedictine Abbey of Melk, which features Austria s finest Italian baroque architecture. Emerald ACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein OR Emerald ACTIVE: Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle DAY 6 - FRI, APRIL 19 Linz Linz, the European capital of culture in 2009 is a lively, modern city with long and eventful history, reflected in the architecture of the city centre with its unique Baroque Hauptplatz. After your tour, you will have time to stroll through the marvelous old quarter of the city or sit in a typical Austrian Coffee House to taste some local specialties. Discover MORE: Tour to Hallein Salt Mines (extra expense) Please note, you can only choose either included tour of Linz or the Discover MORE option, as both tours run at the same time. DAY 7 - SAT, APRIL 20 Passau Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau. On this morning s walking tour, stroll through the old town s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike near Passau DAY 8 - SUN, APRIL 21 Passau Disembarkation Munich After breakfast, it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer to Munich Airport. Meals included: Breakfast
Onboard dining REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT The ships main restaurant offers an informal setting for you to enjoy a tasteful culinary experience. THE TERRACE With a panoramic view, The Terrace at the ship s bow, is a beautiful setting for fair-weather outdoor dining. Watch the sunrise, with your morning breakfast, or grab a cafe-style lunch from your choice of pastas, soups, salads and sandwiches. On select days, find the chef firing up the barbeque on the Sun Deck for a fantastic grilled feast. Emerald Waterways Beverage Packages (available at an additional cost can be purchased on arrival): Onboard, a daily selection of wines, draft beer and soft drinks are included during your lunch and dinner meal hours. To extend our service even further, they have carefully created a selection of beverage packages, which gives you the chance to further enhance your onboard experience, without having to worry about a thing. For more information or purchases, please contact any service staff member once on board. PLANS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: Emerald Extended 9.90 per person / per day Enjoy the availability of our daily selection of wines, draft beer and soft drinks throughout the entire day(1). Emerald Premium 19.90 per person / per day Why limiting your choice, when you can have it all? The entire beverage menu is yours, all day long(1). Beer Package 18.00 per package 6 bottled beers of any kind, one kind or mixed as you like it, ready for you to be enjoyed whenever you like it. Drink them now or save some for tomorrow. Champagne Package 140.00 per package There is a certain magic to champagne. This is the moment to pamper yourself with our Champagne package, consisting of 3 bottles of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. WINE PACKAGES With the below Gold package, choose from any bottle of our extensive wine menu. With the Silver package, a maximum price per bottle applies. Number Silver Package Gold Package of bottles (under 25 wines) (all wines) 3 69 115 5 105 165 7 135 205
Registration details Member Double Occupancy $6,900 + HST = $7,797.00 Member Single Occupancy $6,480 + HST = $7,322.40 Non-Member Double Occupancy $8,800 + HST = $9,944.00 Non-Member Single Occupancy $8,400 + HST = $9,492.00 Note: Maximum Room Occupancy is 2 Adults Registration deadline October 7, 2018 To register for this incredible experience, click here! PAYMENT DETAILS Payment can be made in full or, if you prefer, a deposit of $3,500 + HST ($3,955), per cabin, can be made at the time of registration; the balance of your registration payment will be due by October 7, 2018 All payments can be made by credit card (please use PayPal link on registration page) or by cheque If paying by cheque, please send payment to the address below. Note: in the case of a deposit, please send two cheques one for the deposit amount ($3955) and one posted for October 7, 2018 for the remaining balance Also, please note that registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received Please make cheques payable to Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association and send to: Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association 30 Wertheim Court, Unit 26 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1 B9 CONTACT INFORMATION For information with respect to registration or any other aspect of this program, please contact your program manager at Lorandus Meetings, Lori Crouse by email at loricrouse@lorandus.com Please note that, as it is not included in your registration, participants will be required to book their own flights as well as secure airport transfers to the Budapest Marriott. If you would like assistance with these arrangements (or any other pre or posttravel plans) the Lorandus travel department would be happy to assist. Contact loricrouse@lorandus.com for assistance.