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To the Far East of Everyday Life
- Manila - Hong Kong
COX1304 | February 23 - March 5, 2013
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Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until July 27, 2012.
Doing sweet nothing under palm trees - discover some of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines
and immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of the megacity Hong Kong.
Highlights of your cruise
• Relaxing days on the beaches of Boracay and Malapascua Island
• Fascinating natural phenomenon - the Chocolate Hills on the island
of Bohol
• Visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Park
• Paradisiacal islands in Honda Bay
• Impressions of a metropolis - boomtown Hong Kong |
| Day |
Date
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Destination |
| Sat |
23-Feb-13
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Embarkation on the COLUMBUS 2 in
Manila, departure 20.00 hrs |
| Sun |
24-Feb-13
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Boracay, 12.00 - 19.00
hrs |
| Mon |
25-Feb-13
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Malapascua Island, 8.00 - 22.00
hrs |
| Tue |
26-Feb-13
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Cebu, 7.00 - 19.00 hrs |
| Wed |
27-Feb-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Thurs |
28-Feb-13
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Sandakan, 7.00 - 17.00
hrs |
| Fri |
1-Mar-13
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Puerto Princesa, 8.00 - 17.00
hrs |
| Sat |
2-Mar-13
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Coron, 8.00 - 13.00 hrs |
| Sun |
3-Mar-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Mon |
4-Mar-13
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Hong Kong, arrival 13.00
hrs.
Overnight stay on board |
| Tue |
5-Mar-13
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Disembarkation |
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Manila/Philippines
The lively metropolis of the insular state
welcomes you to an eventful cruise aboard the COLUMBUS 2.
Boracay/Philippines
Bright white beaches, turquoise water and palm trees swaying in
the gentle breeze of the Pacific - Boracay is a picture-perfect tropical island and thus virtually made
for all kinds of water sports. Alternatively, you may wish to stroll across the island at a leisurely
pace on your own initiative or enjoy the feeling of the extremely fine sand between your toes, for
instance on White Beach.
Malapascua Island/Philippines
The tiny island makes dreams come true. On the fine
coral sand of Bounty Beach, everyday life becomes a distant memory, while in the pristine villages, you
can encounter the life of the fishermen at close range.
Cebu/Philippines
Cebu City presents you with the urban facets of the archipelago -
between Taoist temples and Spanish colonial architecture, you will sense an air of modernity. On the
excursion the island of Bohol and Chocolate Hills*, you can marvel at an extraordinary natural
phenomenon - the more than 1,000 symmetrically shaped limestone hills reaching as far as the eye can
see.
Sandakan/Malaysia
In the untouched rainforests of the island state, you can look
forward to encounters with exotic species - at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre*, you
have the opportunity to watch the mannerisms of young apes. With a little luck, rare proboscis monkeys
may appear within sight on the boat safari on the Kinabatangan River* - keep your eyes open and
your camera ready.
Puerto Princesa/Palawan
Smiled upon by the sun and blessed by nature, the slim
silhouette of the island lies in the warm waters of the Sulu Sea. Numerous natural beauties await you
on the boat tour in Honda Bay* - the pristine isles invite you to swim, snorkel and relax.
Coron/Busuanga
Little wooden houses idyllically resting on stilts above the sea
fringe the largest island of the Calamian archipelago. The town of Coron and the hot springs*
augur impressions that are as stimulating as they are beneficial. And on the boat tour to the island
of Coron*, a veritable treasury of nature will be revealed to you - ashore and in the water, while
swimming and snorkelling.
Hong Kong/China
The fascinating metropolis that is home to millions offers an
appealing contrast to the paradisiacal island world of the Philippines. Experience the highlights of
Hong Kong*, for instance the Aberdeen district or Victoria Peak. On the excursion evening-time
tram ride and night market*, you can soak up the special atmosphere of the city and enjoy
magnificent views of the port. The following day, it will be time for you to leave the COLUMBUS 2, and
the former British colony in the Middle Kingdom bids you farewell.
*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the
planning stage and are subject to changes. |
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∗United States Dollar prices are subject to change. These
rates do not include Airfare
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The COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive package is offered at a surcharge to complement the
advertised cruise and can only be booked prior to the beginning of the cruise. The package price
includes a credit for the shore excursions of your choice, beverages with the meals and free
selection from 81 beverages on the bar menu of the COLUMBUS 2. The mini bar as well as a selection
of other beverages, for example champagne, are not included in the COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive
package. The credit for your shore excursions worth € 60 will automatically be credited to your
on-board account.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here. Accommodation will be provided in
an inside cabin of Category 1 or an outside cabin of Category 3 to 4, subject to availability. If you
book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed two-berth cabin, we cannot promise that you will
be allocated the same cabin throughout your whole stay. You will receive your cabin number with your
final travel documents (limited allotment).
² If you book your cruise 210 days (approx. 7 months) or earlier prior to departure, you will receive
an early booking discount of 5% on the cruise-only price (catalogue price minus surcharge for travel
arrangements to cruise departure point and from cruise arrival point and share of fuel costs).
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