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Roundtrip from St.
Malo
St. Malo (France) - St. Malo
(France)
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August 25 - September 1, 2012
8 days / 7 nights on board
- Celtic culture: its origins, history and fascinating
myths.
- Cornwall: Celtic lands of rugged unspoiled beauty and ancestral legends
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Itinerary
Subject to Modifications
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Arrival
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Departure
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Day 1 - Saint Malo (France)
Embarquing on board Le Diamant
in St Malo (France).
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17:00
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Day 2 - Dartmouth (United Kingdom)
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07:00
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23:00
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Day 3 - Penzance (United Kingdom)
Enjoy fabulous views of the rugged
Cornish coast which stretches for nearly 1,000 km - a magnificent shoreline blending medieval castles,
towering wind ravaged granite cliffs, picturesque villages and deep wooded valleys. You will fall in
love with this wild region dotted with tiny fishing ports, countless bays and sweeping estuaries |
09:00 |
14:30 |
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Day 4 - Fishguard (United Kingdom)
From Fishguard you will leave
to explore the fabulous Pembrokeshire National Park, a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty
and wildlife haven. Rugged cliffs and sweeping estuaries are interspersed with golden sandy beaches
that are among the most beautiful in Europe. The valleys and hills inland are criss-crossed with
magnificent paths and wild flowers are everywhere. You will have an opportunity to visit St David,
the United Kingdom’s smallest and most charming “city” and its cathedral, described by many as the
most imposing one in Wales.
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08:00
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18:00
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Day 5 - Dublin (Ireland)
This city’s
origins date back to the early Vikings, and yet Dublin has raised itself to rank among the most
beautiful of European metropolises. Youthful and cosmopolitan, Ireland’s capital with its insolent
charm is renowned for the richness of its cultural life and lively, friendly atmosphere. The sea
breeze, bridges and network of docks will remind you that Dublin is aalso a major commercial
port.
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11:30
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23:30
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Day 6 - Cobh/Cork (Ireland)
Cobh is undeniably the
prettiest port in Ireland and it is from this charming little town that you will leave to explore
the rich history of Cork going as far back as the Vikings. Today
Cork is a dynamic, modern town that in 2005 was chosen to be the European Capital of Culture. Here
you will discover the famous, truly awe-inspiring Blarney Castle, a historic site dating back to
1446 and steeped in legends and mythical old stones, including of course the famous Blarney
Stone.
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08:00
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23:00
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Day 7 - Isles of Scilly (United Kingdom)
Discover the
Celtic lands of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in all their rugged unspoiled beauty, impregnated by
myths and medieval legends. With its sheltered coves, traditional fishing ports, lush green meadows and
immense sandy beaches, Cornwall has much to offer. High on the list of attractions are the colourful
Tresco Gardens, home to over 20,000 species of exotic plants in a superb natural setting. |
11:00 |
16:30 |
Day 8 - Saint Malo (France)
Disembarquing at St Malo (France) in the
morning. |
08:30 |
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Cruise Fares
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Category
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Cruise Fare
(per person)
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Bonus Fares* Starting From:
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Category E
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$1,960
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from $ 1,470
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Category D
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$2,333
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from $ 1,750
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Category C
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$2,729
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from $ 2,047
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Category B
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$3,220
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from $ 2,415
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Category A
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$3,639
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from $ 2,729
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Large Suite
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$4,112
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from $ 3,084
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Balcony Suite
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$4,605
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from $ 3,454
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Owner Suite
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$4,744
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from $ 3,558
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3rd adult Passenger in a Large suite
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$1,440
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from $ 1,080
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Safety and port taxes
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$392
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$392
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Single supplement in cabin*
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Starting at + 30%
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Starting at + 30%
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*Limited availability. Rates and discounts are
per person based on a double occupancy and may be subject to fuel adjustement according to
our terms and
conditions.
Our fares include:
- The cruise on full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on
the last day
- Captain's welcome cocktail
- Mineral water, coffee, wine served with meals, afternoon tea
- 24 hour room service (selected menu)
- Evening gatherings and organised entertainments
- English speaking guest speakers (when applicable)
- Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
Our fares do not include:
- Air transportation and airport taxes
- Port and Safety charges
- Gratuities
- Optional shore excursions
- Personal expenses on board
- Personal insurance
- Other drinks than aformentioned ones
**Ponant Bonus Fares:
Special Savings program off published cruise-only
fares for select voyages, in all stateroom and suite categories. Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to
availability and may change at any time without notice. Ponant Bonus could decrease or be closed for specific stateroom
and suite categories or entire cruise.
Ponant bonus fares represent savings from the published fare and may not be combined with certain
other promotional offers. Some cruise credits may not
be combinable. The bonus fares
represent our best available rate at time of booking.
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