Travltips Summer '15 e-version3

Cover Photo:
The Wilderness Explorer brings
Un-Cruise guests close to an Alaskan glacier.
Special Departments
1 Notes from the Editor
14 Freighter Listing
16-17 TravLtips Cruise Calendar
& Small Ship Listing
PHOTOCOURTESYOFUN-CRUISEADVENTURES.
SUMMER 2015 • VOL. XLVIII NO. 2
Features
1 Viking River Cruises: Grand European Tour—
Amsterdam to Budapest
5 Un-Cruise Adventures: Hawaiian Seascapes Aboard the
Safari Explorer
9 Profile: Un-Cruise Adventures—Enriching Travel
Experiences on Small Ships
10 Oceania Cruises: River Routes and Channel Crossings—
Montreal to Southampton Aboard Marina

F
or two weeks in October we cruised
with Viking River Cruises from
Amsterdam to Budapest—going
through Holland,Germany,Austria,
Slovakia, and Hungary—on the
great rivers of Europe: the Rhine, the Main,
and the Danube. The ship was the Viking Lif,
one of their new “longships,” almost 500 feet
long,38 feet wide,and carrying 192 passengers
(we had 187),plus crew.
Our cabin was one of the less expensive on
the lower deck with only a half window and
no space for a chair, but it was perfectly ade-
quate with lots of storage space, a controllable
heat and air-conditioning thermostat, a fine
bathroom with shower and heated floor, a long
desk/table,a small refrigerator,and aTV.State-
rooms on the two upper decks had balconies,
but we made good use of the public spaces, the
Sun Deck when the weather permitted, the
large Observation Lounge, and the forward
open deck. Our room steward was there every
morning to freshen up our cabin while we were
off to breakfast.
The food on the Lif was exceptionally
good, with many choices offered for break-
fast, lunch, and dinner. Although we some-
times ate ashore for our own enjoyment, we
were never disappointed when we ate on the
ship. And at mealtimes the wine flowed free-
ly from Erhard Mörwald’s vineyard in the
Wachau Valley of Austria.Every evening we
received the Viking Daily with the schedule
for the next day, times for meals, times for
tours, docking hours, notes on the next port
of call, suggestions for sightseeing, and oth-
er interesting tidbits. There was some form of
entertainment every evening and sometimes
a lecture or demonstration in the morning or
afternoon depending on docking schedules.
One of the most interesting was a glassblow-
ing demonstration by a glassblower from
Wertheim,Germany who spends a few months
each year with Chihuly in the United States.
A tour of each stop was included in the cruise
itinerary and there were several optional tours
offered.The tour guides were excellent English
speakers and we invariably learned something
we hadn’t known before, even in ports like Vi-
enna where we had been previously. In towns
like Miltenberg, Germany— a delightful vil-
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Grand European Tour
Amsterdam to Budapest
Story and photos by Mary R. Hiller
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lage of old half-timbered houses and Germa-
ny’s oldest inn, with a castle perched above and
cobbled streets below—the amount of time al-
lowed for the tour and for free wandering was
just right. In the big cities like Amsterdam,
Cologne, Würzburg, Vienna, and Budapest
there was enough time to absorb the atmo-
sphere and the differences between each. The
smaller towns, like Miltenberg, Bamberg, Re-
gensburg, Passau, Melk, and Krems, each had
its own character and history.The effects of the
destruction of World War II were visible only
in that new buildings filled spaces between old,
well-preserved architectures. It was unusual to
find a town like Miltenberg that completely
escaped destruction.
The construction of the Main-Danube Canal,
which allows through river traffic to begin at the
Atlantic Ocean,proceed down the Rhine,across
the Main and through the Canal to the Danube,
up and over the “continental divide” of Europe
(where the rivers on one side flow to the North
Sea and the Atlantic,and those on the other flow
to the Black Sea), was completed in 1992. The
Canal runs from Bamberg via Nuremberg to
Kelheim,a total of 106 miles with 16 locks,three
of which are 80 feet deep and lift a boat to an
altitude of 1,332 feet above sea level,the highest
in the world a water craft can go at this time.
Traveling this route confronts one with a lot
of Baroque architecture, of which the Monas-
tery of Melk is a grand example as is St. Ste-
phen’s Cathedral in Passau where we enjoyed an
organ concert played on Europe’s largest pipe
organ. Actually, there are five organs that can
be played from one consul.The Bach rocked the
church, but the more modern piece composed
by a former organist of the Cathedral really
made the Baroque rafters ring. Another great
example of the Baroque was the Residenz of
the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg with its grand
ceiling fresco painted by Tiepolo in 1750.
Besides Baroque,there was also a lot of Goth-
ic (the Cathedral at Cologne, the Marksburg
Castle), a lot of Roman ruins (excavation partly
encouraged by WWII destruction—the Rö-
misch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne is
magnificent), and Medieval and Romanesque
architecture (the city and cathedral of Bamberg
and the town of Regensburg, which claims to
have been founded in 179 AD, as well as the
village of Miltenberg).
The history and culture
of Europe from the Ro-
mans to the Nazis were a
vivid presence.
The ship docked in
Bratislava, Slovakia
and we were able to see
the effects of the long
reign of Communism
on that small country.
Graffiti is a problem.
Even our guide, who
clearly loved her city,
complained that there was no way to control
the growing plague of graffiti-covered mon-
uments. The symbol of Slovakia, the massive
square castle on the hill above the town, is in
reality only a façade, since the country cannot
afford to restore and reconstruct the interior.
Coming onto Budapest at night was one of
the most astonishing events of the cruise. The
whole city was lit up,the bridges,the churches,
the Hungarian Parliament Building, and the
Above: The lovely Wachau Valley in Austria.
Inset: The Viking Lif moving from port to port to
pick us up after our visit to Marksburg Castle.
Below: Bratislava Castle, with graffiti below.
“Our guide, who clearly loved her city, complained
that there was no way to control the growing plague
of graffiti-covered monuments.”
Bratislava, Slovakia
Wachau Valley, Austria

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castle, all were draped in shimmering lights. It
was a fairyland and the boat sailed down the
Danube through the city, then turned around
and sailed back to the Chain Bridge where we
docked. All who were on deck were offered
a glass of Tokay, a sweet Hungarian wine, to
celebrate our triumphant and spectacular entry
into our final port of call.
Captain Marcin Bulawa was not too com-
fortable with English, but he steered the ship
successfully through a very tricky passage of low
water on the Danube and clearly managed all
the turnings and dockings with great skill and
aplomb.There were two other captains and the
ship handling was always smooth.
The service from all the crewmembers was
outstanding, whether they came from Ukraine,
Serbia,Philippines,Bulgaria,or elsewhere.They
were invariably cheerful, helpful, and happy to
serve. I asked one of the receptionists if Viking
gave them any kind of training and she claimed
that it was strictly on-the-job training, which
certainly speaks well of our hotel manager,
Alexander Kuba. The program director, Colin
Watson, was always on hand, friendly, helpful,
and incredibly well organized.The few glitches
that occurred, such as the boat not arriving ex-
actly on schedule to meet the busses, were han-
dled with the pleasure of the passengers always
uppermost in their consideration. For example,
at the place where the captain was negotiating
the low water in the Danube, most of the pas-
sengers were ashore, visiting Regensburg and
then were bussed to Deggendorf to meet the
ship. But the ship was an hour late, so the pas-
sengers were given carte blanche to go into town
and do whatever they chose.It being dinnertime,
we headed to the first biergarten we found, or-
dered wine and dinner, sharing a veal carpaccio
with arugula appetizer and a wild mushroom
and cream-sauced dumpling that was so deli-
cious it became the most memorable meal of the
trip. Our tab was 42 euros and, with the receipt
turned in, we later received the exact amount in
cash back from the ship.
When we reached Budapest we had traveled
a total of approximately 1,120 miles through 68
locks with 12 ports of call—actually 13 because
of the unscheduled pick-up at Deggendorf.
Viking is clearly doing many things right.
The effect may be a bit formulaic,but if the for-
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have their own busses at many of the stops,and
they handle the changeovers of passengers with
minimal difficulties or confusions.The ports of
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is as pleasant as possible.The fact that they en-
courage one to bring wine or beer aboard for
one’s own dinner,even though it is provided on
the ship, helps the local economies and prob-
ably earns them great rewards from local offi-
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Clockwise from Top Left:
Leberknödel, a traditional German liver dumpling
soup, could be sampled on a tour in Nuremberg.
Viking River Cruises features engaging cultural
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Mary Hiller enjoys a lunch of venison, spaetzle, and
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Breakfast chef and waitress with author’s husband
getting an omelet. “The food on the Lif was excep-
tionally good, with many choices offered for break-
fast, lunch, and dinner.”
Clockwise from Top Right:
Passau is often misty; our arrival
was no different.
“Coming onto Budapest at
night was one of the most
astonishing events of the cruise.
The whole city was lit up, the
bridges, the churches, the
Hungarian Parliament Building
(pictured), and the castle,
all were draped in
ººshimmering lights.”
The Main is a lovely river and
Wörzburg is a beautiful town.
Budapest, Hungary
Wurzburg, Germany
Passau, Germany

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Un-Cruise Adventures
Hawaiian Seascapes
Aboard the Safari Explorer
Story and photos by Robin and Richard McLean
W
e left Los
Alamos on
January 30,
2015 in a
snowstorm.
Our plane was late because of
heavy traffic at the Phoenix air-
port due to the Super Bowl. We
arrived in Phoenix to find that
our flight to Los Angeles had
been cancelled and we were re-
scheduled to fly out the next
morning direct to Kona. Because
of the Super Bowl there was not
an overnight room to be had at
any price. My wonderful broth-
er and sister-in-law came to our
rescue with gourmet meals, a
comfortable bed, and transpor-
tation to and from the airport.
They definitely made lemonade
from lemons.
The next afternoon we land-
ed in Kona on the big island of
Hawaii and transferred to our ship the Safari
Explorer at Kawaihae Harbor. This is a small
ship with a capacity for 36 passengers. We had
25 fellow cruisers ranging in their age from 20s
to 80s for a nice mix of interests. We settled
in and joined our fellow passengers for happy
hour—all alcoholic beverages are included—
and a delicious fish dinner. Every night there
was a choice of fish or meat, half or whole por-
tions, or a mix of half-and-half of the two en-
trees.The galley was very accommodating.And
the chef was first rate.
The morning found us anchored in Keal-
akekua Bay where Captain Cook was slain in
1779. Today there is a monument honoring
him that was built in 1874. It was deeded to
the United Kingdom in 1877, making it the
only foreign territory in the U.S. The area
around the bay is a State Historic Park and a
Marine Life Conservation District resulting
in excellent snorkeling and diving.
The afternoon was spent in Kailua-Kona,
which is the center of the commerce and the
tourist industry in West Hawaii. It was estab-
lished by King Kamehameha when he was the
chief of Kona.It later became the capital of the
Kingdom of Hawaii. This is where
the Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii’s
first Christian church, was built
in 1820. We walked by the Huli-
hee Palace, which was used by the
Hawaiian Royal family until 1914.
We visited the palace in 2005 but it
was closed today. Another interest-
ing site is the Heiau, a sacred place
where only the kahuna (priests) are
allowed to enter, situated on the
beach.
Before dinner on the ship, a
Hawaiian couple told stories of
the Hawaiian people, their cul-
ture, values, and spirituality. They
explained how native ocean-going
canoes were built and navigated
the seas by following currents,wave
patterns, and the stars. They ended
their presentation with songs and a
hula dance.This was followed by an
excellent dinner of swordfish.
It is Monday and we are anchored off the
Kohala Coast. After breakfast we board large
Zodiacs for a very bumpy ride to the seclud-
ed cove in Kiholo Bay. Much of the Bay was
once a Hawaiian fishpond built in 1820 by
King Kamehameha I. This is a protected and
calm lagoon where we snorkeled to enjoy
many beautiful and colorful fish. Upon get-
ting back into the Zodiacs we were greeted
with fresh fruit, rolls, and sodas. On the return
trip to our ship we saw many whales, spinner
dolphins, and spotted dolphins. This is prime
whale-watching time for humpback whales
that come to these warm waters to give birth.
We went back to the ship for a chowder
lunch. The wind has picked up with choppy
seas. The forecast is for winds to increase, de-
laying our passage to Maui.The afternoon was
spent whale watching. We could see whales
almost everywhere we looked—spouting,
breaching, traveling, or just resting. Because of
the increasing winds and rough seas, tonight’s
snorkel with giant Pacific manta rays has been
cancelled—a disappointment but the weather
does not always cooperate.
After a nice lamb dinner,we had a short talk
and slide show on green sea turtles. These are
the most common turtles in Hawaii and are
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protected. Some of the snorkelers saw and
swam with the turtles.
On Tuesday, we awoke to sunshine with in-
creasing winds while anchored in Kealakekua
Bay. Kayaking was canceled due to the wind.
After lunch we had a choice to snorkel or
go to a black sand beach. Rich snorkeled and I
walked along the beach as far as allowed. I had
to swim out to the shuttle boat because it could
not get on shore due to the surf and the size of
the skiff. After dinner we were all early to bed
for the rough crossing to Lanai.
We are anchored off Lanai in Maui Basin in
the morning. We can see the islands of Lanai,
Maui, and Molokai from the ship. This area
was once one large island, which flooded af-
ter the ice age creating a shallow sea. This is
a favorite area for whales to give birth and we
saw many mothers with their babies accompa-
nied by their guardian males. While out in the
skiff we also saw a monk seal,a rare and special
sighting.
In the afternoon we visited Lanai, the sixth
largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also
known as Pineapple Island because of its past
as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The
only settlement of note is the small town of
Lanai City, which is the only part of the is-
land not owned by Larry Ellison, founder of
Oracle who purchased the island in 2012. We
drove up to this village via van,visited the small
museum, and walked around the central park
browsing in the stores.
After the drive back down to the shore,
we went for a hike to a place overlooking
the ocean and a large lava outcropping called
“While out in the skiff we also saw a monk
seal, a rare and special sighting.”
Kiholo Bay is a protected and calm lagoon
where Safari Explorer guests can snorkel to
view many beautiful and colorful fish.
Pu’upehe Islet or Sweetheart Rock is a large
lava outcropping and site of an Hawaiian
legend of two lovers; she died of drowning
and he carried her body to the top of the lava
pillar, and leapt to his death.
A swim step across the stern of the Safari Ex-
plorer makes for easy access to the water
and sea kayaks.

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Pu’upehe Islet or Sweetheart Rock. The story
tells of two lovers; she dies of drowning and he
carries her to the top of the lava pillar, builds
a stone burial, places her body in it, and leaps
to his death.
Thursday, February 5: We are anchored
in the same spot as yesterday. As with most
mornings there are water activities, snorkel-
ing, kayaking, or whale watching. We chose
whale watching and again saw many whales,
some coming close to the skiff. A hydrophone
placed in the water allowed us to hear a series
of repetitious sounds of varying frequencies
known as whale song. It is amazing to hear
these vocalizations.
We head back to the ship for a cruise along
the Maui shore to Lahaina.
A skiff ride took us to Lahaina after lunch.
Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom
of Hawaii until it was permanently moved
to Honolulu. It was the center of the global
whaling industry in the 19th century. Today
it is the main town on Maui and the second
largest city in Hawaii.
We visited a place to repair and build tra-
ditional ocean-going Polynesian canoes. A
40-foot canoe was being worked on. A short
movie was shown about traditional naviga-
tion and a modern voyage to prove it could be
done.Some brave souls went for a short ocean
ride in an outrigger canoe.
We went back to the ship where I had a won-
derful complimentary massage. Tonight is the
Captain’s Dinner when we celebrate our 60th
anniversary. Upon returning to our cabin we
found a platter with chocolate-covered straw-
berries and writing in chocolate congratulating
us on our anniversary, a nice and appreciated
touch.
We arrived at Molokai,the fifth largest island
in the Hawaiian chain, on Friday. It is consid-
ered to be the most Hawaiian of the Islands as
the people keep to traditional ways.There is only
one hotel, no high-rises, and no traffic lights.
We took a drive to Halawa Valley after
breakfast where two men dressed in traditional
clothes met us. We were taught the Hawaiian
greeting of touching noses while breathing
in. As we walked toward a visitors’ center our
presence was announced with the blowing of a
conch shell.
Our party was divided into two groups—
one for a lesson in Hawaiian history, cus-
toms and culture, and the other to hike about
four miles to the 250-foot Moaula Falls. We
choose the latter starting off on a dirt trail that
sometimes was quite muddy and slippery. We
crossed a stream twice and did some occasion-
al bouldering to reach the beautiful falls where
we enjoyed a packed lunch sitting on rocks
overlooking a pool and the falls. It was a mod-
erately strenuous but enjoyable adventure.
This evening we are treated to a pa’ina (feast)
at the Molokai Museum. On the way to the
Museum we drove to the lookout overlooking
Kalaupapa, the former leper colony.Though no
longer quarantined, there are still a few elderly
surviving former Hansen’s (leprosy) disease pa-
tients living there.It was Father Damien,a Bel-
gian missionary priest who arrived in 1873,who
served the leprosy patients until his death. He
brought about much needed changes in medical
care and living conditions. In 1980 the area was
established as a National Historical Park.
At the Molokai Museum we were treated to
a delicious buffet of traditional food including
fiddlehead fern salad,seaweed salad,fish cakes,
raw crab, salmon, purple sweet potatoes, squid,
tropical fruits, and other local foods. I had to
try everything. To keep us entertained while
we ate, two local singers sang lively, lovely
songs. It was a really delightful evening.
We sadly disembark from the Safari Ex-
plorer on Saturday and are transferred to the
Molokai Hotel and a large outdoor tent until
we leave about 5:00 p.m.for the airport and our
flight home. It was situated next to the beach
with access to the hotel pool and a guest room
for restroom and changing. We spent some
time in Kaunakakai, the largest town—really
a village—on the island, which has remained
virtually unchanged since the early 1900s. Our
flights home were on time and without inci-
dent.
This was a wonderful, interesting, and en-
joyable cruise. Our fellow passengers were all a
pleasure to travel with.The crew were all help-
ful, cheerful, knowledgeable, and accommo-
dating even though they work long hours with
multiple jobs. Our captain, Rod Van Emelen,
was a very hands-on captain. He was every-
where,always available to help board skiffs,see
that we were all safe, and answer questions as
well as navigate the ship.The bridge was always
open for visiting. p
—Robin and Richard McLean, Los Alam NM
robinmclm@aol.com
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is designed for “luxury in the pursuit of ad-
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including air, shore
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This is an unforgettable journey through the
fascinating history and outstanding beauty of
the Aegean and Adriatic Mediterranean.After
your flight to Athens and two-night hotel stay
in John Milton’s “the eye of Greece”you’ll start
experiencing the natural beauty of the isles of
Greece as well as some of the most impressive
sites from the region’s fascinating history.You will
get to see a great deal as a shore excursion is included
in every port of call.As you make your way toVenice one of the
great advantages of small-ship cruising becomes apparent as the
size of Aegean Odyssey means that you sail as close as possible
to some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the world.
Cruising in coastal waters allows you to appreciate
the true magnificence of Kotor Bay.You’ll also call at
two fascinating and architecturally pleasing ports,
Dubrovnik and Spilt.Your voyage will end inVenice
where you will be treated to a two-night hotel stay to
allow you to explorer this fabled city.And during your
voyage you’ll hear from celebrated guest speakers
who will bring to life the history and cultures of the re-
gions you’ll visit while you enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on-
board.Your ports of call: Athens/Piraeus, Santorini, Heraklion,
Rhodes, Delos, Mykonos, Izmir, Canakkale, Istanbul, Skiathos,
Athens, Gythion, Kaatakolon, Ithaca, Corfu, Sarande, Kotor Bay,
Dubrovnik (overnight), Split, Zadar, Ravenna, and finallyVenice.
Grand Aegean & Dalmatia
Aboard the 350-passenger Aegean Odyssey from Athens to Venice
27-day air/sea cruise-tour April 26 – May 22, 2016
On the return trip
to our ship we saw many
whales, spinner dolphins,
and spotted dolphins.
This is prime whale-watching
time for humpback whales
that come to these warm
waters to give birth.
On the return trip
to our ship we saw many
whales, spinner dolphins,
and spotted dolphins.
This is prime whale-watching
time for humpback whales
that come to these warm
waters to give birth.

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venture.” Special features include an intimate
Wine Library, spa area, sauna, fitness equip-
ment,yoga classes,and a complimentary mas-
sage such as our author enjoyed. Aboard the
yacht, three public decks provide plenty of
room for mingling, relaxing, and enjoying the
scenery. A swim step across the stern makes
for easy access in the water. Adventure equip-
ment onboard includes kayaks and stand-up
paddleboards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles;
fishing poles and tackle; a hydrophone for
listening to below-surface sounds; and a
bow-mounted underwater camera which
streams video to the lounge TV. Snorkel gear
and wetsuits are also provided in Hawaii.
There are six cabin categories that provide
very comfortable staterooms for singles, dou-
bles, or triples.
The seven-night “Hawaiian Seascapes”
itinerary operates from November through
March between Molokai and the Big Island
of Hawaii and includes Lanai and Maui.
Among the highlights are Molokai’s ancient
Halawa Valley with an evening traditional
feast with locals; Lahaina Town on Maui; a
visit to the Lanai Culture and Heritage Cen-
ter; The Humpback National Marine Sanc-
tuary—located between Lanai, Molokai, and
Maui—to search for whales and dolphins;
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument)
and Kailua-Kona on Hawaii; and, of course,
exceptional snorkeling including a sea turtle
habitat and a night snorkel among giant Pa-
cific manta rays.The cruise fares—inclusive of
all excursions, activities, beverages (wine, beer,
and spirits too), transfers, and port tax—start
at $3,595 to $4,995 per person, double, con-
tingent on month of departure.
The Un-Cruise Adventures fleet of seven
vessels, carrying 22-88 guests, offers active
adventure cruising in Alaska, Hawaii, Mex-
ico’s Sea of Cortés, and Coastal Washington
and British Columbia; heritage cruising em-
phasizing history and culture are offered on
TravLtips
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800-872-8584
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TravLtips has been working with MSC Cruises since they started marketing in the U.S. over 10 years ago and never
have we seen such a rich promotional offer as with their “All In”promotion running through October 31, 2015! “All
In”combines a generous onboard spending credit,free beverage package,and dinner for two at a premium restaurant
onboard. And it is especially attractive when you combine two 7-day alternating Caribbean sailings on MSC
Divina as we have done, which continue to be the best value in the winter Caribbean cruise market.
10-DAY FARES FROM from $829 11-DAY FARES FROM from $949
14-DAY FARES FROM from $998
Jan 11-21, 2016 for 10 days visiting Antigua, Barbados, Martinique,Tortola, and Nassau
Jan 30-Feb 10, 2016 for 11 days visiting Ocho Rios, Aruba, Cristobal, Puerto Limon, and Costa Maya
Four departures: Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 12, Mar 26 for 14 days, visiting St.Thomas, San Juan, Nassau, Miami,
Falmouth, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Nassau
Apr 2-16, 2016 for 14 days visiting Falmouth, Grand Cayman, Nassau, Miami and Bermuda (3 days)
Above fares are quoted in US$ per person,double
occupancy for a minimum inside category.Government
fees are additional and begin at $135 per person.
Rates subject to change and availability.
“All In”promotion set to expire 10/31/15: and may be
extended at MSC Cruises’discretion.
MSC Winter Caribbean
“All In” Promotion
10, 11, & 14-day sailings R/T from Miami Jan. – Apr. 2016
“All In” perks apply to all departures and consist of ship credit up to $1200, 40 drink vouchers, and
2 dinners for two guests and vary depending on sailing and stateroom type purchased.
A guide in Molokai’s ancient Halawa Valley is attired
in traditional dress.
A hike of about four miles through the beautiful
Halawa Valley rewards visitors with stunning scenery
and a close-up view of 250-foot Moaula Falls.
Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii’s first Christian church,
was built in Kailua-Kona in 1820.
This shop in Maui builds and repairs traditional
ocean-going Polynesian canoes.
the Columbia and Snake Rivers. A Galápagos
itinerary will begin in 2016. Each Un-Cruise
Adventure is designed to provide a unique
small-group experience. For details on any of
the Un-Cruise Adventures—including latest
booking incentives—contactTravLtips at 800-
872-8584 or email cruises@travltips.com.

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PROFILE
Un-CruiseAdventures
The Salon, Dining Room, and a Commander Cabin on the 36-guest Safari Explorer.
W
hat began in 1996 has flourished into Un-Cruise Ad-
ventures—unmatched, innovative, small ship cruising.
The Un-Cruise mission is to provide each guest with
an enriching adventure travel experience and inspire an apprecia-
tion of local cultures and the natural world. And the team—from
office staff to captains and vessel crew—takes pride in the com-
pany’s authentic approach to hands-on small group explorations.
Un-Cruise Adventures provides unequaled access—into re-
mote wilderness environments, ashore in small communities for
exclusive interaction with locals,and getting up-close with wildlife.
Committed to delivering the unexpected,these small group explo-
rations are an unbeatable combination of activity and discovery,
impeccable service and expertise,and awe-inspiring encounters.
The company’s fleet—with just 22 to 88 guests aboard each ves-
sel—ensures experiences that embody exclusivity.With their shal-
low drafts,expedition vessels,boutique yachts,and a replica coastal
steamer navigate places larger ships can’t go and wherever sights,
sounds, and opportunities—migrating whales, blooming cacti,
calving glaciers, time with locals—are greatest.The 7- to 21-night
adventure cruises and 7-night river cruises are unmatched; and
wilderness, wildlife, and exploration, or history, heritage, and wine
take center stage.
On expedition vessels and boutique yachts, guests experience
unrivaled adventure cruising in Alaska, coastal Washington, Brit-
ish Columbia, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Hawaiian Islands, Central
America’s Costa Rica and Panamá, and Galápagos. Each vessel is
adventure-ready with—depending on location—kayaks, paddle
Clockwise from above left: With their shallow drafts, the Un-Cruise Adventures’
fleet of expedition vessels, boutique yachts, and a replica coastal steamer navigate
places larger ships can’t go and wherever sights, sounds, and opportunities are
greatest. Un-Cruise passengers enjoy an up-close view of an Alaskan waterfall.
A group of guests enjoy a view of the Safari Endeavour from a mule ride in Mexico’s
Sea of Cortés. Another group of guests enjoy kayaking in the Sea of Cortés.
PHOTOSCOURTESYOFUN-CRUISEADVENTURES.
boards, snorkel gear, inflatable skiffs, and hiking poles onboard. Guests
take in as many or as few of the included activities as they want; it’s always
their choice.
River cruising brings the culture and history of the American West
along the Columbia and Snake Rivers region alive. Through interactive
shore excursions, presentations, and entertainment, guests step back in
time to the days of Lewis and Clark, the Nez Perce, and early pioneers.
Guests explore historic landmarks,transit sets of locks and dams,discover
deep canyons and beautiful landscapes, and sample wines from a premier
viticulture region,with narration and interpretation by on-board historians
and heritage guides,and premium shore excursions all included.
Whether traveling solo, with a companion, as a family or in a group
sharing a common interest,this unconventional platform reveals hidden
worlds and offers learning while having fun. With Un-Cruise Adven-
tures, the things that best define your experience are all included: off-
the-beaten-path explorations; casual onboard atmosphere; top-of-the-
line equipment and amenities; fresh, handcrafted cuisine; exceptional,
personalized service; and unforgettable camaraderie. Many vessels also
include spirits,wine,beer;port taxes and fees;and a complimentary mas-
sage in the fare.Change the way you see the world!
Kayaking or excursions by inflatable skiff can be enjoyed on itineraries
from Alaska and Coastal Washington and British Columbia to
Mexico’s Sea of Cortés.

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Story and photos by Lilli M Greenebaum
O
n May 18, 2015 Jim and I
flew to Montreal to board the
1,250-passenger ship, Marina,
of Oceania Cruises. This was
to be a celebration of my 85th
birthday, which was the following day.
Our first call of port was in Trois-Rivières,
Quebec at the confluence of the Saint Mau-
rice and Saint Lawrence Rivers, approximate-
ly halfway between Montreal and Quebec
City. It was the second permanent settlement
in New France after Quebec City.We decided
to just walk along the dock and also past the
oldest house, which was constructed with two
stories in 1668 and restored in 1971-72.
The most interesting thing,however,was vis-
iting the old jail. I had read that this is their
major attraction and most of the guides had
either once been imprisoned there or were rel-
atives of former inmates. Originally conceived
to house around 40 inmates in 1822,the prison
was sometimes packed with more than a hun-
dred. Before closing in 1986, Trois-Rivières’
Old Prison was the oldest functional correc-
tional facility in Canada and was designated a
historic monument in 1978.Our jails today,ac-
cording to our guide, would be considered five-
star hotels. In the basement were punishment
cells of one sort or another where prisoners
were either chained or placed in solitary con-
finement. We were also shown a straightjacket
used mainly on unruly women and often was
wet down, which made it extremely heavy and
uncomfortable enough to prevent much move-
ment. In the evening, to celebrate my birthday
Trois-Rivières, Quebec is located at the confluence of the Saint
Maurice and Saint Lawrence Rivers, approximately halfway be-
tween Montreal and Quebec City. Pictured is Harbourfront Park.
we were able to get into Jacques, one of the
ship’s four specialty restaurants where we had
a lovely French meal and were served a small
birthday cake with my name and age on it,
which we shared with our four tablemates.
The following day we landed in Quebec, the
heart and center of French Canada.The major-
ity of inhabitants are French speaking and 94%
have French ancestors. Anyone associated with
the tourist industry does speak English but us-
ing a few French phrases never hurts and is al-
ways appreciated.At one time the city assumed
a dominant position as the port of entry and exit
for ocean-bound vessels carrying goods, travel-
ers, and immigrants to North America. Today
the modern city has grown to over a half million
residents but its past is well preserved in its Old
Town. Since part of the city lies atop Cap Dia-
mant and part below,Quebec is divided into the
Upper Town and the Lower Town and the Old
City is the only walled city in North America
north of Mexico;it was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1985.
We had been to Quebec several times before
and always enjoyed this charming, historical
Above: The 1,250-guest Marina debuted in January 2011. Sophis-
ticated, stylish, and distinctly mid-size, the onboard atmosphere is
extremely convivial, and with an unrivaled level of personalized
service.
Insets: The Marina was greeted with music and costumed citizens
on the pier at Saguenay, Quebec. Passengers could savor a piece of
homemade wild blueberry pie or a maple syrup lollypop.

city, but since the weather was chilly and rainy,
we treated ourselves to lunch in the city’s old
landmark hotel,Chateau Frontenac,which sits
on top of the hill, and can be seen for miles
around. There we met a couple from our ship
that we had traveled with on an Oceania cruise
on the Amazon a couple of years ago; it is al-
ways fun to meet old friends from other trips.
The following day we sailed to Saguenay,
Quebec where the ship was greeted with
music and costumed citizens on the pier. It
was a pleasant, sunny day and the activities
on the dock made me want to join in. Since
we were going to be there for almost eight
hours and had booked a ship’s tour for the af-
ternoon, I spent a good part of the morning
speaking with the locals and joining them in
their activities. I was able to saw through a
six-foot aspen log with a bow saw, watch the
children and adults dancing, as well as savor-
ing a piece of homemade wild blueberry pie
while watching others getting maple syrup
lollypops which were made by pouring maple
syrup onto a stick then into a bed of crushed
ice. I was told that this city had been voted
the best welcoming city, and I could see why.
We went back aboard our ship for lunch be-
fore our 1:30 p.m. tour in the afternoon.
We visited the Fjord Museum where we
learned about the geological history of the
Saguenay Fjord and the wildlife that abounds
in the region. After this we visited a glass
artist in his studio. A guide explained to us
what the artist and his assistant were doing as
he made and finished a whale. Those inclined
were then able to purchase a hand-made glass
object from his attached store.Then for some-
thing quite different we drove to a goat farm
where, besides raising different types of goats,
the owners made and sold their own wool
yarn and clothing. We also visited a former
pulp factory which was called “Chicago of
the North” because someone from the town’s
newspaper had gone to Chicago’s “Century of
Progress,”was mesmerized by the electricity in
all of the pavilions, and decided to modernize
his town’s newspaper. A tour of the beautiful
countryside finished our excellent excursion.
After a day cruising the St. Lawrence River,
we landed in Corner Brook, the largest com-
munity in Western Newfoundland. The day
was overcast with temperature in the low 40s
so many people either stayed on board or took
the free shuttle into town and turned right
around to go back. Others took a ship ex-
cursion, which took them to the Capt. James
Cook Monument and the National Historic
Site where the British explorer and cartogra-
pher was the first to map the area in 1767. I
had noticed that a museum next to the city
hall was closed on the weekends and this was
Saturday, but upon closer inspection, saw it
was open and we were among the very few
passengers who were treated to a wonderful,
small museum about the history of the area.
Before returning with the shuttle we were ap-
proached by people from Tim Horton’s who
offered us free chocolate ice cream drinks. It
might have been cool and windy,but everyone
enjoyed this refreshing and delicious drink.
Now it was on to Sydney, Nova Scotia’s
second largest city with a population of about
30,000, which is located on the Atlantic side
of Cape Breton Island. While the Mi’kmaq
people are native to this area, the first settlers
were French Acadians followed by the Brit-
ish, Scottish, Irish, and other European im-
migrants. Some of the people speak French
while others Gaelic. Music is an important
part of the island and its musicians are among
Canada’s finest. We visited their museum
where we saw displays of the lives of the
Mi’kmaqs as well as musical instruments such
as violins used for their jigs and reels.
Then it was on to France.Well,not really,but
to Saint Pierre and Miquelon,a self-governing
overseas collective of France situated in the
northwestern Atlantic Ocean near Canada. It
is the only remnant of the former colonial em-
pire of New France that remains under French
control. Weather was sunny but very cold and
windy with a temperature of 42 degrees. Af-
ter wandering around a bit and looking at the
cannons, which had protected its borders, we
warmed up in a restaurant with a very tasty
Canadian pea soup with beef in it. Here we
could also use our euros and I, a few French
words, which I remembered from high school.
We had just a half-day in our next port, St.
John’s,Newfoundland,so we took a three-and-
a-half-hour ship’s tour, “Galapagos of Geolo-
gy” in order to make the best use of our time.
Our drive took us up winding roads to Signal
Hill where we had great views over the area.
Signal flags were once flown from there to an-
nounce the names of approaching ships. It was
also there in 1901 that Marconi received the
first transatlantic wireless signal. Then it was
on to the Geo Centre,Newfoundland’s newest
museum, 35,000 feet all underground, to see
the world’s oldest rocks. I’m not very knowl-
edgeable about rocks but was impressed with
some of the rare fossils on display.
Following St. John’s, we had three days
cruising the Atlantic Ocean on our way to Bel-
fast, Northern Ireland. Days were filled with
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Aboard the elegant Celebrity Constellation
Fares from
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Experience the “Celebrity Treatment” this autumn aboard the popular Constellation as she repositions back to the U.S. for the
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*Including air, transfer, prepaid tips, and travel insurance!
Ha’penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the
River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. The name refers to
the original toll collected upon the Bridge’s opening
in 1816 when it replaced a ferry service.

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Counterclockwise from top left:
The Geo Centre in St. John’s is a geological interpre-
tation museum built in a natural rock basin that was
excavated and the building constructed to fit over 500
linear feet of exposed rock walls.
The Geo Centre includes 550-million-year-old exposed
rock and many rare fossils.
St. John’s, Newfoundland is the most easterly city
in North America. It reminds many visitors of San
Francisco due to the hilly terrain and steep maze of
residential streets.
Titanic Belfast is a modern museum that covers every-
thing from the building, the sinking of the legendary
ship, its myths and legends.
lectures, putting contests (held in a hallway,
always fun and challenging, and draw a very
dedicated group),a bag toss,a country fair,and
the usual daily team trivia, which is extremely
popular and very competitive among the 11 or
more dedicated teams of eight.
Belfast is where the Titanic was built and
so naturally we decided to take a city bus to
see the modern Titanic Belfast, a museum
where we spent about four hours. The mu-
seum is composed of five floors, which cover
everything from the building to the sinking of
the ship as well as its myths and legends. We
even took a cable car to the top of the Arrol
Gantry to immerse ourselves in the construc-
tion of the Titanic. In a small theater we took
a “journey” to the bottom of the ocean where
Professor Ballard famously discovered the Ti-
tanic in 1985 and saw items such as a bathtub
and chamber pot still in perfect condition, ly-
ing on the bottom of the ocean.Another inter-
esting experience was when we were standing
in a room and a camera moved pictures to not
only show us the different decks but made us
feel as if we were actually moving up from the
engine room, through the decks to the dining
room and other decks above. We felt as if we
had to hold on or we would lose our balance
even though we were standing perfectly still.
Our next stop was Dublin, Ireland, which
was scheduled to be followed by stops in
Holyhead, Wales; St. Peter Port, Guernsey;
and ending in Southampton, UK. That eve-
ning the captain announced that winds of 50
MPH with swells up to 20 feet were predicted
for the Irish Sea and in consideration of our
safety (and the pilot boat also probably couldn’t
meet us) we were going to stay in Dublin for
two days, skip the next two ports, and have our
last day at sea before reaching the UK.We had
looked forward to visiting Holyhead and I had
even booked an all day tour through the In-
ternet (we would receive only a 50% rebate),
but I don’t think we would have been happy
with the forecasted weather. Being on the edge
of the storm, we did have to be careful walk-
ing around the ship but this lasted less than 20
hours, mostly while we were in bed.
Dublin,the capital of Ireland,has a popula-
tion of close to one million and is the Irish Re-
public’s chief port and center of financial and
commercial power. It is also famously known
for the Guinness Brewery, producer of beer
and stout, the largest industrial exporter, and
the nation’s largest private employer. Dublin’s
O’Connell Bridge was originally made of
rope and could carry only one man and a don-
key at a time. It was replaced with a wooden
structure in 1801.The current concrete bridge
was built in 1863 and was first called Carlisle
Bridge. Today O’Connell Bridge is the only
traffic bridge in Europe, which is wider than
it is long.

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From Left: The Marina has several specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room, and no premium is charged. Pictured is Toscana, featuring gourmet
Italian cuisine. • Marina’s public rooms are elegant but without pretense. Shown is the elegant Martinis bar and lounge. • Many Oceania guests choose a deluxe
oceanview stateroom with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows or one of the very spacious veranda staterooms.
PHOTOSCOURTESYOFOCEANIACRUISES.
In Dublin we couldn’t get into the National
Museum nor Art Gallery,which were closed on
Sundays and so we decided to take their Hop-
On-Hop-Off Bus as an introduction to the
city and then take it again the next day, which
had been included in the price. We thought we
would take the bus the second day and stop to
see any particular sites that had interested us.
Unfortunately, the next day, busses were re-
routed due to a marathon and our particular
bus probably because of that, never showed up.
However, Monday the National Art Gallery
was open and we enjoyed having lunch in its
cafeteria before spending the remainder of our
time in the galleries. We arrived in Southamp-
ton at 7:00 a.m.,got our luggage,and took a taxi
to the train station at 9:00 a.m.p
—Lilli M Greenebaum, Northbrook, IL
sunnyside55@juno.com
Current Data: Oceania Cruises has po-
sitioned itself as an upper premium cruise
line since its creation in 2002. The line has
become a leader in destination cruising, sail-
ing to more than 330 ports around the globe.
Oceania Cruises’intimate and luxurious ships
allow you to explore the world in unequalled
style and comfort. Itineraries are unique in
that they call on a mix of must-see and off-
the-beaten-path ports. Multiple overnight
calls afford an in-depth,enriching destination
experience. Oceania Cruises provides guests
with world-class cuisine,comfort,service,and
outstanding value for travelers seeking a truly
refined and casually elegant travel experience.
Excellent passenger feedback confirms they
continue to meet these high standards.
The 1,250-guest Marina debuted in Janu-
ary 2011 and her sister ship, Riviera, began
service in May 2012. Sophisticated, stylish,
and distinctly mid-size, the onboard atmo-
sphere is extremely convivial, and with an un-
rivaled level of personalized service as a result
of having two staff members for every three
guests. They join their acclaimed, slightly
smaller sister ships Regatta, Insignia, Nautica,
and soon-to-debut Sirena in offering a desti-
nation experience that is second to none.
TravLtips continues to offer a variety of
sailings as well as longer exotic voyages on
all Oceania vessels. The Montreal – South-
ampton transoceanic voyage described in Lilli
Greenebaum’s preceding story is not offered
for 2016 although there is a similar “North-
ern Splendors” transatlantic voyage on Insig-
nia July 1 – 29, 2016 from Miami to Stock-
holm via New York, the Canadian Maritimes,
Greenland, Iceland, and the Baltic. TravLtips
rates include air, prepaid gratuities, $150 ship
credit and taxes; verandah staterooms receive
nine free shore excursions, free Internet and
additional $250 ship credit, courtesy of Ocea-
nia Cruises’“Last Call” promotion (subject to
withdrawal at anytime by Oceania).
For the long-cruise enthusiast TravLtips
has prepared an “Extended Voyages” promo-
tion targeting select 2016 voyages and com-
bining TravLtips group amenities, Oceania’s
“Last Call” promotional features, and be-
low-market fares that translate to an unprec-
edented value for these fascinating voyages.
Our flyer is available on request. Probably
the best value is the “Old World Odyssey,”an
intriguing repositioning voyage March 26 –
April 28, 2016 for 35 days from Hong Kong
to Istanbul.Besides free air,prepaid gratuities,
and free Internet usage, TravLtips guests also
receive up to $1,600 onboard spending credit.
In addition to our select long voyage of-
ferings, we have a variety of shorter sailings
blocked with amenities for 2015 and 2016—
cruises that sail to virtually every corner of the
globe. Many of our TravLtips members already
receive monthly mailings from Oceania adver-
tising their cruises,however if you are interested
in our “Extended Voyages” flyer (not available
through Oceania) or any Oceania information,
call us at 800-872-8584. We also encourage
you to look for information on our co-branded
Website: http://travltips.oceania.wvgcruise.com
ExploretheColumbia&SnakeRivers
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Two New Riverboat Departures added in
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American Empress Distinctions:
• 223 guests
• complimentary shore excursions
• included deluxe hotel stay
• dedicated coach fleet for excursions
Fares from
$1999*
New Departures Nov.15-22 & Nov. 22-29, 2015
• complimentary wine & beer at dinner
• daily lectures by the Riverlorian
In a small theater we took
a “journey”to the bottom of
the ocean where Professor
Ballard famously discovered
the Titanic in 1985 and saw
items such as a bathtub and
chamber pot still in perfect
condition,lying on the bot-
tom of the ocean.
* Fare is per person, double,
minimum veranda stateroom.
Availability not guaranteed.
Port tax is $129 pp additional.
Offer is capacity controlled
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Freighter Listing
The listings below represent a sampling of reliable passenger-carrying freighters departing from North American ports and select foreign
departures. All itineraries are contingent on cargo; ports of call and length of voyage are never guaranteed. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars
and are subject to change. Rates for services without fares are based in euros and are subject to currency fluctuations. Vessels are fully
containerized unless otherwise indicated. For more details on any service, contact TravLtips, P.O. Box 580188, Flushing, N.Y. 11358. Toll
Free (800) 872-8584. Fax: (718) 224-3247. E-mail: cruises@travltips.com.
The information in these listings is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but we reserve the right to make corrections.
We are not responsible for errors, omissions, fare or schedule changes. This listing is intended only as a guide.
For additional listings, visit our website at: http://www.travltips.com (click on Freighter Cruises)
NORTHERN EUROPE
CMA CGM (Victory Bridge)—CMA CGM
Jamaica departs Charleston and Miami for
Veracruz & Altamira, Mexico; Houston, TX;
Miami (2nd call); Le Havre, France; Antwerp,
Belgium; Rotterdam, Holland; Bremerhaven,
Germany; returning to Charleston and Miami.
About 42 days. 7 passengers. Age limit: 75.
Fares euro-based.Transatlantic segments offered.
Polish Steamship Co. (PZM)—Bulk carri-
ers from Amsterdam (IJmuiden), Holland to
Cleveland, OH; Burns Harbor, IN; and a Lake
Superior port; returning to Europe via a “tramp”
route.3-6 passengers,April through November.
Age limit: 79. Europe to Great Lakes, about 12-
14 days, IJmuiden to Cleveland, $1,640-$1,835
double;$1,640-$2,750 single;about 16-21 days,
IJmuiden to Burns Harbor,$1,880-$2,085 dou-
ble; $1,880-$3,125 single. Great Lakes to Eu-
rope (tramp route), about 25-30 days, $2,365-
$2,595 double; $2,365-$3,890 single. Port
taxes $132 add’l. on transatlantic routes. Tramp/
Transatlantic Round Trip from Great Lakes or
Europe, about 45-70 days, $6,300-$6,900 dou-
ble; $6,300-$10,350 single. Eastbound tramp
destinations not known in advance (could be
ports in Europe, North Africa, or elsewhere).
Passengers must have the utmost flexibility.
Fares based on 60 days; refund made if shorter,
extra if longer.Port taxes $315 additional.
FAR EAST • PACIFIC • AUSTRALIA
& NEW ZEALAND
CMA CGM—CMA CGM Matisse & Utrillo
departNewYorkforSavannah,GA;Kingston,
Jamaica; Panama Canal transit; Cartagena,
Colombia; Papeete, Tahiti; Noumea, New
Caledonia; Sydney & Melbourne, Australia;
Tauranga, Napier & Lyttleton, New Zealand;
Panama Canal transit; Manzanillo, Panama;
Savannah, GA (2nd call); returning to Phila-
delphia,PA.About 70 days.6 passengers.Age
limit: 75. Route continues to Europe: Rotter-
dam,The Netherlands; Tilbury, UK; Dunkirk
& Le Havre, France; returning to New York.
About 84 days, NY-Australia-Europe-NY.
Segments possible. Fares are euro-based.
CMA CGM—(Pacific Express).CMA CGM
New Jersey, Virginia, Swordfish and others de-
part Houston for Mobile,AL; Miami & Jack-
sonville,FL;Panama Canal transit;Vostochny,
Russia; Qingdao, Hong Kong, Chiwan, &
Shanghai,China;Pusan,So.Korea;Manzanil-
lo,Mexico;Panama Canal transit;Manzanillo,
Panama;returningtoHouston.About77days.
6 passengers. Age limit: 75. One-way segments
may be available. Fares are euro-based.
CMA CGM (Columbus Loop)—CMA CGM
Figaro, La Scala & others depart New York
for Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA; Suez Canal
transit; Port Kelang, Malaysia; Vung Tau,
Vietnam; Hong Kong; Yantian, Shanghai, &
Ningbo, China; Pusan, So. Korea; Seattle, WA,
Vancouver, BC; Nakhodka, Russia; Shanghai
(2nd call), Ningbo (2nd call), Hong Kong (2nd
call);&Yantian(2ndcall),China;VungTau(2nd
call); Port Kelang (2nd call); Suez Canal transit;
Halifax, NS; returning to New York. About
126 days. 7 passengers. Age limit: 75. Fares are
euro-based. Segments: NY-Seattle, about 60 days;
Seattle-NY, about 52 days; Vancouver-Halifax,
about 55 days; Halifax-Vancouver, about 71 days.
CMA CGM (Pearl River Express)—CMA
CGM Centaurus, Leo & Libra depart Long
beach for Oakland, CA; Fuqing, Xiamen,
Chiwan, Hong Kong & Yantian, China;
returning to Long Beach. About 42 days.
Up to 10 passengers. Age limit: 75. Fares are
Euro-based.
Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport
Maritime—200-passenger cargoliner Aranui
3 departs Papeete, Tahiti for the Marquesas
and Tuamotu Islands. About 14 days. No
age limit. $4,413-$6,519 double. Single add
50%. Class C dorm-style accommodations
with shared facilities, $2,624. (Reduction for
past Aranui passengers-excluding Class C-dorm
style.) Packages available, including air from
LAX, hotel and cruise. Add minimum of $226
for taxes.
NSB—Hanjin Geneva, Ottawa & others de-
part Seattle for Vancouver, BC; Tokyo, Japan;
Pusan & Kwangyang, South Korea; Ningpo
& Shanghai, China; Pusan (2nd call); Prince
Rupert, BC; returning to Seattle. About 42
days. 5 passengers. Age limit: 79. Euro-based
fares. Segments may be available.
NSB—Zim San Francisco departs New York
for Halifax, NS; Kingston, Jamaica; Panama
Canal transit; Vostochny, Russia; Qingdao,
Ningpo & Shanghai, China; Pusan, S. Ko-
rea; Balboa, Panama; Panama Canal transit;
Kingston (2nd call); Savannah, GA; Norfolk,
VA; returning to New York. About 77 days.
6 passengers. Age limit 79. Euro-based fares.
Segments available.
NSB—CMA CGM Vela departs Long Beach
for Oakland, CA; Fuqing, Xiamen, Nansha,
Hong Kong & Yantian, China; returning to
Long Beach. About 49 days. 5 passengers.
Age limit: 79. Fares are euro-based.
NSB—Zim Ontario departs Charleston for
Kingston, Jamaica; Colon, Panama; Panama
Canal transit; Xiamen, China; Kaohsiung,
Euro-Based Fares
Please Note: The euro fluctuates daily against the
dollar. Currently,mostfreighterfaresareaveraging
between$125-$145perdayplusanyfeesandtaxes.
Contact us for a quote on any service that shows
fares are euro-based; we will give you a U.S. dollar
farebasedonthelatestcurrencyfluctuations.How-
ever,euro-basedfaresaresubjecttochangeatanytime.
TheactualUS$farewillbebasedontheexchangerate
atthetimethecurrencyispurchased.Anydecreasein
the fare at time of ticketing from that quoted will be
refunded; any increase will be collected.
Contact TravLtips for a
current quote.

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subject to change. The key
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Taiwan; Da Chan Bay, Hong Kong and
Yantian, China; Panama Canal transit; Colon
(2nd call); Kingston (2nd call); Savannah,
GA; returning to Charleston. About 70 days.
6 passengers. Age limit 79. Fares are euro-
based.
NSB—Pacific Link departs New York/Newark
for Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA; Malta; Suez
Canal transit; Port Kelang,Malaysia; Vung Tau,
Vietnam; Hong Kong, Yantian, Shanghai, &
Ningbo, China; Pusan, So. Korea; Seattle, WA,
Vancouver, BC; Nakhodka, Russia; Shanghai
(2nd call), Hong Kong (2nd call); & Yantian
(2nd call), China; Vung Tau (2nd call); Port
Kelang (2nd call); Suez Canal transit; returning
to New York/Newak.About 119 days.8 passen-
gers.Age limit: 79.Fares are euro-based.Segments
available: NY-Seattle, about 60 days; Seattle-NY,
about 52 days.
Reederei F. Laeisz—Hanjin San Diego departs
New York for Baltimore, MD; Wilmington,
NC; Savannah,GA; Panama Canal transit; Pu-
san, S. Korea; Ningbo & Shanghai, China; Pu-
san (2nd call); Panama Canal transit; returning
to New York. About 70 days. 8 Passengers. Age
limit: 79. Fares are Euro-based. Segments avail-
able.
MEDITERRANEAN
Grimaldi—Roll-on/roll-off vessels depart
Southampton, England for Flushing,
Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Bristol/
Portbury, England; Setubal, Portugal; Valencia,
Spain; Livorno, Civitavecchia & Salerno,
Italy; Piraeus, Greece; Gemlik & Yeniköy,
Turkey; Salerno (2nd call); Valencia (2nd call);
returning to Southampton. About 28 days.4-8
passengers. Age limit: 85. Fares are euro-based.
Grimaldi—Roll-on/roll-off vessels depart
Southampton, England for Salerno, Italy;
Piraeus, Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Alexandria,
Egypt;Limassol,Cyprus;Ashdod,Israel;Salerno
(2nd call) & Savona, Italy; Setubal, Portugal;
Bristol/Portbury, England; Cork, Ireland;
Esbjerg,Denmark;Wallhamn,Sweden;Antwerp,
Belgium; returning to Southampton. About 35
days. 9-10 passengers. Age limit: 85. Grande
Class “A” Vessels and Grande Class “C” Vessels
are deployed offering various accommodations,
including lower-fared inside cabins. Fares are
euro-based.
NSB—MSC Flaminia & Alessia depart New
York/Newark for Boston,MA; Baltimore,MD;
Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC
; Algeciras & Valencia, Spain; Gioia Tauro,
Naples, Leghorn, La Spezia and Genoa, Italy;
Valencia (2nd call), Algeciras (2nd call); Sines,
Portugal;returningtoNewYork/Newark.About
49 days. 5 passengers. Age limit: 79. Fares are
euro-based. Segments to or from Europe available.
CARIBBEAN & SOUTH AMERICA
NSB—Conti Elektra departs San Juan for
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Manzanillo and
Colon, Panama; Caucedo and Rio Haina,
Dominican Rep.; returning to San Juan.
About 14 days. 2 passengers. Age limit: 79.
Fares are euro-based. Round trip only.
NSB—MSC Ilona departs New York/
Newark for Baltimore, MD; Savannah, GA;
Freeport, Bahamas; Caucedo, DR; Santos,
Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Montevideo
Uruguay; Rio Grande, Navegantes, Santos
(2nd call), Salvador, & Suape, Brazil; Freeport
(2nd call); Norfolk, VA; returning to New
York/Newark. About 56 days. 5 passengers.
Fares are euro-based.
Call for brochure & details: TravLtips 800-872-8584
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Hurtigruten—
the best way to experience the Norwegian coast!
Experience the clean, fresh Norwegian air
and the magic of the Midnight Sun!
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Hurtigruten’s unique upscale cruises along Norway’s majestic,
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aboard one of their 12-day voyages visiting 34 inviting ports
of call. Revel in once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing, sailing and soft
adventure in amazing destinations across Norway.
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The following sailings represent an updated list of promotional cruises we are currently offering or are planning for the future. Our cruise calendar
is updated with each TravLtips issue, adding and deleting programs accordingly. You’ll note we have identified a few programs as “Best Buy” (BB)
when we feel they deliver exceptional value and content. If you would like to receive information on any of the listed programs please contact our
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you on an advance mailing list for the respective information when available. Please note we attempt to publish as accurate a promotional calendar as
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TravLtips Cruise Calendar
Departure Date Cruise Program Ship Duration
Oct 02 2015 Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast Exclusive Richard With 14 days
Oct 04 Atlantic Coast, New England & Canada Eurodam 14 days
Oct 14 Circle Hawaii from Vancouver Star Princess 15 days (BB)
Oct 19 Australia Circumnavigation Volendam 33 days (BB)
Oct 20 Canada & Atlantic Coast Repositioning Oceania Regatta 15 days
Oct 28 Exotic Africa, Indian Ocean & Red Sea Ocean Princess 35 days
Oct 28 Spain, Portugal & Canary Islands Voyager 14 days
Oct 30 Atlantic Adventurer Maasdam 50 days (BB)
Nov 03 Autumn Transatlantic Celebrity Constellation 16 days (BB)
Nov 03 Passage of the Explorers Exotic Oceania Marina 25 days
Nov 04 Around South America Norwegian Sun 31 days
Nov 05 Spain, Madeira & Morrocco Aegean Odyssey 15 days
Nov 07 Canary Islands & Madeira Queen Elizabeth 11 days
Nov 07 Mediterranean Discoveries Oceania Riviera 11 days
Nov 18 Voyage to South Africa Aegean Odyssey 32 days
Nov 24 South America’s Wild Coast Voyager 13 days (BB)
Nov 26 Hawaiian Islands Veendam 15 days
Dec 20 Caribbean Traditions Voyager 15 days
Dec 22 Holiday Caribbean Queen Mary 2 12 days
Dec 22 Mediterranean Holiday Viking Star 20 days
Jan 03 2016 South America Circumnavigation Ocean Princess 64 days
Jan 04 Grand South America Prinsendam 67 days
Jan 05 Grand World Voyage Amsterdam 115 days
Jan 07 Pacific Serenade Oceania Marina 18 days
Jan 11 Southern Caribbean MSC Divina 11 days
Jan 17 Wonders of Central America Voyager 15 days (BB)
Jan 19 Hawaiian Islands Grand Princess 15 days
Jan 23 Malaysia,Thailand,Vietnam Grand Adventure Sapphire Princess 15 days
Jan 24 Imperial Exploration Oceania Nautica 20 days
Jan 30 Western Caribbean MSC Divina 11 days
Feb 13; Feb 27 Eastern & Western Caribbean MSC Divina 14 days
Feb 14 Mexico’s Pacific Shores Voyager 14 days (BB)
Mar 11 Grand Mediterranean Prinsendam 55 days
Mar 12; Mar 26 Eastern & Western Caribbean MSC Divina 14 days
Mar 12 Spring Panama Canal Westerdam 21 days
Mar 20 Around South America Zaandam 38 days
Mar 24 Hawaiian Islands Ruby Princess 15 days
Mar 24 Old World Odyssey Oceania Nautica 35 days
Mar 28 Canary Islands & Western Mediterranen Norwegian Epic 20 days
Apr 02 Western Caribbean & Bermuda MSC Divina 14 days
Apr 26 Grand Aegean & Dalmatia Aegean Odyssey 27 days
May 10 Tapestry of Africa and Iberia Voyager 13 days
May 16 Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Exclusive Nordlys 12 days
Jun 22 Grand Voyage to the Rivieras Aegean Odyssey 30 days
Jul 01 Northern Splendors Oceania Insignia 28 days
Jul 03 Medieval Meanderings Oceania Riviera 17 days
Jul 04 Mediterranean Odyssey Aegean Odyssey 18 days
Aug 04 Northern Europe Noble Crusade Oceania Marina 30 days
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SMALL SHIP & EXPEDITION LISTING
Cruises aboard small-capacity vessels (capacity follows vessel name).Many emphasize natural history,
wildlife, culture. Details on each program—and many more—including the special TravLtips rates,
are available from our Flushing NY office at 800-872-8584.
ANTARCTICA—
Nov–Feb Journey to Antarctica - LindbladExpeditions - National Geographic Explorer (148)
14 days. Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula. Zodiac landings & lectures.
Buenos Aires hotel pre-cruise. Special offers may be available.
Nov 17 Land of The Penguins - Hurtigruten - Fram (318) - 14 days. Round trip Ushuaia,
Jan 4, 16 Antarctic Peninsula. Polar-Cirkel landings & lectures. Special cabin guarantee-BB
Dec 18, 28 AntarcticPeninsula -PoseidonExpeditions - SeaSpirit(114) - 12 days.R/T Ushuaia,
Jan 7, 17 1 night pre-cruise in Ushuaia, Zodiac landings. expedition team & lectures. (BB)
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA—
Nov 21 thru Br. Virgins & Leewards - Star Clippers - Star Clipper (170) - 14 nights. Round
Mar 19 trip St. Maarten, under sail. (BB)
Nov–Mar Sea of Cortes- Un-Cruise - Safari Endeavour (84) - 7 nights. Round trip San Jose del
Cabo.Whale watching, island hopping & Loreto. Kayak, hike & snorkel.
Nov 21 thru Windwards & Grenadines - Star Clippers - Royal Clipper (227) - 14 nights. Round
Mar 19 trip Barbados, under sail. (BB)
EAST COAST—
Sep 5, 12 Islands of New England - Blount - Grand Caribe (88) 6 nights.R/T Warren RI to
Sep 19, 26 Cuttyhunk, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, New Bedford, Block Is, & Newport. (BB)
Sep 3, 17 Locks, Legends & Canals of NE - Blount - Grand Caribe/Mariner (88) 13 nights.
Oct 1,4,15, 19 Cruise between New York City & Montreal via the Erie Canal and Hudson, St.
Lawrence & Saguenay Rivers. (Oct 19-BB)
EUROPE — (2015 & 2016 riverboat specials are available—call for details.)
Apr–Oct Burgundy by Barge - Inland Voyages - Luciole (14) - 7 days. Nivernais Canal, inclusive.
Oct Transatlantic Crossing - Star Clippers - Star Clipper/Flyer, Royal Clipper (170/227) - 16
Apr 2016 to 28 nights. Between St. Maarten or Barbados and Spain or Italy, under sail. (BB)
Oct 22 Grand Mediterranean - Star Clippers - Star Clipper (170) - 9 or 16 nights. Malta to
Sardinia, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Cartegena, Mortril, Malaga (end 9 nights),Tangier,
Casablanca, Safi, Lanzarote, and Las Palmas—under sail. Air Inclusive Offer!
ISLANDS—
Year-Round Galapagos - Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic Endeavour (96) or Islander (48)
9 nights. Includes 1 night in Guayaquil pre- and post-cruise, and 7-night cruise.
Sep 23 Iceland to Orkney,Shetland Faroe Isles - Poseidon Expeditions - Sea Spirit (114)
13 days. Cruise between Iceland and Edinburgh and visit Kirkwall,North Ronaldsay,
Fair Isle,Torshavn,Mykines and six expedition-style stops in Iceland by Zodiac. Excursions,
landings and presentations by expedition team included.No Single Supp.!
Nov–Apr Hawaiian Seascapes - Un-Cruise - Safari Explorer (36) - 7 nights. Between Maui
The Big Island via Moloka’i, Lana’i. Bike, hike, snorkel motor launch tour.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST—
Mar–Nov Columbia Snake Rivers - American Cruise Lines - Queen of the West (120) - 7 nights.
Between Portland OR and Clarkston WA.Visit Rainier,Astoria,Pendleton more.
Apr - Nov Legacy of Discovery - Un-Cruise - Legacy (88) - 7 nights. Round trip Portland.
Columbia Snake Rivers, Hells Canyon with historical narrations.
Apr–Nov Columbia Snake Rivers - American Queen - American Empress (223) - 7 nights.
Between Portland OR and Clarkston WA.Astoria,The Dalles,Umatilla more.
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Nov. 29, Dec. 13 27† 2014
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Philipsburg, St. Maarten – roundtrip.
Nov. 22, Dec. 6 20† 2014
Jan. 3, 17 31, Feb. 14 28,
Mar. 14 2015
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