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Natural Treasures Down Under
- Sydney - Manila
COX1303 | February 5 - 23, 2013
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Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until July 8, 2012.
Discover tropical rainforests from above and the Great Barrier Reef under water. Forgotten cultures and
exotic beaches await you.
Highlights of your cruise
• Aborigines - visiting Australia's native inhabitants
• Rendezvous with the Australian animal world - from koalas to
Tasmanian devils
• UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site under water - the Great Barrier Reef
• Fascinatingly exotic Papua New Guinea
• Snorkelling and sunbathing all around the islands of floating gardens
• Yap - island of stone money |
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Date
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Destination
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Tue
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5-Feb-13
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Embarkation on the COLUMBUS 2 in
Sydney, departure 18.00 hrs
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Wed
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6-Feb-13
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Relaxation at sea
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Thurs
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7-Feb-13
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Brisbane, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs
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Fri
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8-Feb-13
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Relaxation at sea
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Sat
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9-Feb-13
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Fitzalan Anchorage, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs
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Sun
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10-Feb-13
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Cairns, 13.00 - 19.00
hrs
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Mon
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11-Feb-13
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Relaxation at sea
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Tue
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12-Feb-13
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Alotau, 8.00 - 17.00
hrs
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Wed
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13-Feb-13
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Relaxation at sea
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Thurs
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14-Feb-13
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Madang, 7.00 - 19.00
hrs
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Fri
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15-Feb-13
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Lorengau, 12.00 - 18.00
hrs
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Sat
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16 Feb - 17 Feb
2013
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Relaxation at sea
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Mon
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18-Feb-13
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Yap, 7.00 - 14.00 hrs
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Tue
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19-Feb-13
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Koror, arrival 8.00
hrs
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Wed
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20-Feb-13
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Koror, departure 15.00
hrs
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Thurs
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21 Feb - 22 Feb
2013
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Relaxation at sea
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Sat
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23-Feb-13
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Manila, arrival 7.00 hrs.
Disembarkation.
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Sydney/Australia
While the evening sun bathes the opera house in
its golden light, the COLUMBUS 2 sets sail.
Brisbane/Australia
Today, you can gain deep insights into the traditions of
Australia's indigenous people on the excursion Brisbane and the Aborigines*. With a little luck,
you will encounter the perhaps most famous inhabitants of the "red continent" on the excursion
Brisbane and the Lone Pine Sanctuary* - the latter is home to koalas, kangaroos and
wallabies.
Fitzalan Anchorage/Hamilton Island
Fascinating experiences - on the boat trip to
the Great Barrier Reef*, you can admire the colourful iridescent natural scenario of the largest
coral reef on Earth and even gather additional impressions underwater. Discovering Hamilton Island on
your own initiative - are you in the mood for a tour with the golf carts frequently used around here?
Or some water sports? Perhaps you simply wish to enjoy the sunny hours on the divine beaches.
Cairns/Australia
Skyrail - on the journey with the longest aerial cableway in the
world to Kuranda*, you will be gliding no more than a few metres above the treetops of the
tropical rainforest. The adventure tour in the crocodile park* also holds exciting moments in
store for you - watch the reptiles in their natural habitat.
Alotau/Papua New Guinea
The inhabitants of Alotau give you a warm welcome. The town
situated in a picturesque bay can only be reached from the sea and is almost untouched - ideal for
going ashore on your own.
Madang/Papua New Guinea
The "pearl of the South Pacific", which you can explore on
the city tour*, is characterised by all kinds of different colours and fragrances. The flight
to the highlands* takes you to the Asaro Valley, where men with mud masks invoke the numerous
spirits with mystic dances.
Lorengau/Papua New Guinea
The largest of the Admiralty Islands almost appears
impenetrable - mighty peaks, jagged landscapes and a lush vegetation invite you to discover the
pristine countryside on your own initiative.
Yap/Yap Islands
Far away from everyday life, green hilly landscapes, dense mangrove
forests and the sparkling turquoise sea give you a foretaste of paradise. Adopt the unhurried lifestyle
of the locals and experience one of the most beautiful islands in Micronesia.
Koror/Palau
Not far from the Equator, you will experience the permanently warm
climate of the tiny island state. On the excursion Rock Islands and visit to the beach*, you can
discover colourful iridescent coral islands. Encounters of a very special kind await you on the
excursion Rock Islands and snorkelling in the JellyFish Lake* - swim amidst large, but
absolutely non-poisonous jellyfish that exclusively live in this isolated crater lake.
Manila/Philippines
Against the backdrop of the Philippine metropolis, it will be
time for you to bid the COLUMBUS 2 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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