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South Seas Dreams Come True - Tahiti -
Sydney
COX1302 | January 19 - February 5, 2013
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Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until June 22, 2012.
Snow-white beaches, remote isles, exotic fish and corals - countless atolls and volcanic islands in the
South Pacific invite you for a paradisiacal time.
Highlights of your cruise
• Discovering Moorea's stunningly beautiful bays by sailing
catamaran
• The picturesque lagoons of Bora Bora and Aitutaki with their
iridescent underwater world
• Idyll in the coral fringing reef - Rarotonga
• Polynesian-style dignity and joie de vivre - in the Kingdom of Tonga
• Ile des Pins - paradise on Earth |
| Day |
Date
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Destination |
| Sat |
19-Jan-13
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Embarkation on the COLUMBUS
2 |
| Sun |
20-Jan-13
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Papeete, departure 9.00
hrs.
Moorea, 11.30 - 18.00 hrs |
| Mon |
21-Jan-13
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Bora Bora, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Tue |
22-Jan-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Wed |
23-Jan-13
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Aitutaki, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Thurs |
24-Jan-13
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Rarotonga, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Fri |
25 Jan - 27 Jan -
13
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Relaxation at
sea.
Passing the International Date Line on 26
January - this day is lost |
| Mon |
28-Jan-13
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Nuku'alofa, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Tue |
29-Jan-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Wed |
30-Jan-13
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Lautoka, 7.00 - 14.00 hrs |
| Thurs |
31-Jan-13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Fri |
1-Feb-13
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Ile des Pins, 10.30 - 19.00
hrs |
| Sat |
2-Feb
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Nouméa, 6.00 - 12.00 hrs |
| Sun |
03 Feb - 04 Feb -
13
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Relaxation at sea |
| Tue |
5-Feb-13
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Sydney, arrival 8.00 hrs.
Disembarkation. |
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Papeete/Tahiti
Come aboard in Papeete and enjoy your South Seas
cruise with the COLUMBUS 2.
Moorea/Society Islands
In the morning, the COLUMBUS 2 leaves Tahiti and sets course
for the neighbouring island of Moorea, the beauty of which is already visible from afar. Aboard the
sailing catamaran* "Margouillat", you will approach the island's north coast with two of the
most scenic bays in Polynesia, the Bay of Cook and Opunohu Bay - fabulous territory for sailing and
snorkelling amidst the coral garden of the lagoon. Right through Moorea's tropical vegetation, the
jeep ride* takes you to a mystic place - Paopao Valley accommodates the stone witnesses of an
old Polynesian cult site. The observation point Belvedere rewards you with wonderful views across the
Bay of Cook. On Magic Mountain, you will even see the entire island lying at your feet.
Bora Bora/Society Islands
Mai Te Pora - the old name of Bora Bora translates as
"created by the Gods". Once you set eyes on the marvellous lagoon with the green volcanic island in the
middle of it, you will soon understand why. The crystal-clear water glistens in all conceivable shades
of blue, and if you opt to go snorkelling in the lagoon*, the full glory of the exotic fish and
corals will be revealed to you. With a little luck, you will even be able to watch stingrays up close.
You can also experience the iridescent underwater world without getting wet - join the tour by
glass-bottom boat* to the edge of the reef of the lagoon. Paradisiacal views of the lush landscape
await you on the excursion with Le Truck, an open vehicle that allows you to gather impressions of
Bora Bora*.
Aitutaki/Cook Islands
The tranquil isle has a surface area of merely 20 km2 and can
be explored individually or on the excursion island impressions*. The great treasure of Aitutaki
is the stunningly beautiful Blue Lagoon* with its little motus. These tiny uninhabited isles are
virtually made for swimming, snorkelling, a fish barbecue or simply dreaming without any
disruptions.
Rarotonga/Cook Islands
Due to its lush vegetation, the largest of the Cook Islands
is also called "flower island". On the sightseeing flight over the island*, you can marvel at
this gorgeous South Seas beauty from a breathtaking perspective. If you join the jungle hike with
Pa*, a native of Polynesia, you will encounter endemic plants, medicinal herbs and the animals that
live here. The boat trip through the Muri Lagoon* with a glass-bottom boat takes you to one of
the little motus. Relaxing on the beach or admiring the colourful underwater world through diving
goggles - the decision is yours.
Nuku'alofa/Tonga
The "island of love" is the seat of government of Tonga's royal
family. Therefore, the history and culture of Tonga* not only features dances typical of the
country, but also the royal palace built in 1867 and the royal graves. A relaxed South Seas atmosphere
awaits you on the excursion swimming on Pangai Motu*, a small tropical island that invites you
to sunbathe under palm trees as well as swim and snorkel.
Lautoka/Fiji
An Indian Hare Krishna temple in the South Seas? Nothing unusual on
Fiji. In the 19th century, the English invited Indians to the country to work the sugar cane fields,
and Indians make up almost 40% of the population to the present day. Experience day-to-day life in a
small Fijian village on a jeep ride to the Nausori highland*. En route, magnificent views of the
surrounding islands await you. A jetboat trip* across the Denarau River takes you right to the
heart of the island's mangrove forests.
Ile des Pins/New Caledonia
In actual fact, what Captain James Cook caught sight of
here back in his day were not pines, but Araucaria trees. That aside, however, the "island of pines" is
truly paradisiacal - snow-white beaches and the crystal-clear, iridescent turquoise water of the lagoon
augur a magnificent day on the "jewel of the Pacific".
Nouméa/New Caledonia
Once the COLUMBUS 2 has passed the coral banks off the coast
of the island Grande Terre, the capital Nouméa will be within your reach. Here, you will encounter a
combination of South Seas romanticism and French esprit on the leisurely train ride through
Nouméa*, for instance in the old Faubourg Blanchot district with its colonial-style houses. Is it
possible to surpass moments like these? Yes - on a helicopter flight* that offers spectacular
views of the city, the lagoon, the bays and the beaches as far as Amedee Lighthouse Island.
Sydney/Australia
Have a look at the famous opera house in the harbour and the
highlights of the Australian metropolis before embarking on your return journey.
*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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