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Roundtrip from St.
Malo
St. Malo (France) - St. Malo
(France)
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September 1 - 13, 2012
13 days / 12 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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18:00
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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 - 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. |
09:30 |
15:00 |
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Day 4 - Foynes (Ireland)
From Foynes you will leave to
explore Limerick. Here you can visit the Anglo-Norman King John’s Castle, one of the most
impressive in Ireland, and St Mary’s Cathedral with its sculpted choir stalls from the 15th
century.
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14:00
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23:00
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Day 5 - Galway (Ireland)
Departing from the dynamic
cosmopolitan town of Galway, you have an opportunity to visit Connemara, a legendary area
which has inspired many film makers, writers and singers. This wild region of mountains, lakes,
rushing rivers and peat bogs never fails to impress visitors.
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07:00
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18:00
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Day 6 - Killybegs (Ireland)
The sheer cliffs, deserted
sandy beaches, breathtaking scenery and welcoming pubs of Donegal await you at this port of call.
You will have a chance to visit Donegal Castle, built on the banks of the River Eske in the 15th
century by the O’Donnell clan.
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08:00
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21:00
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Day 7 - Iona (Scotland)
The lovely Isle of Mull is a
jewel in the crown of Scotland’s natural wonders. The island reflects all the glory of a country
blessed with a diversity of landscapes and deserted moors, where the European otter has found
refuge. |
09:00 |
13:30 |
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Tobermory (Scotland)
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17:00
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23:00
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Day 8 - Portree (Isle of Skye-Scotland-United Kingdom)
According to Nordic and
Gaelic legends, the Isle of Skye was originally named the « Isle of Clouds » for the
bewitching, ever-changing weather systems which sweep over the landscape. Prepare for all the charm and
mystery one would expect from an island in the Hebrides. |
07:00 |
15:00 |
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Day 9- Kirkwall (Orkney Islands-Scotland- United Kingdom)
Going back
more than 4,500 years the history of the Orkneys dates to the earliest Neolithic dwellings. Today
its towering cliffs have become a refuge for thousands of seabirds including gannets, crested
cormorants and grey petrels.
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07:00
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15:00
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Day 10 - Leith/Edinburg (Scotland-United Kingdom)
In the heart of lush
green countryside lies the medieval 15th century city of Edinburgh with its vast array of
Georgian architecture and new town. One of Europe’s most fashionable destinations, the Scottish
capital has preserved its Victorian soul while building on a cultural vocation.
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08:00
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19:30
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Day 11 -Whitby (United Kingdom)
A mosaic of muted colours, the isolated
wilderness of the Yorkshire Moors National Park has a very special atmosphere. Pounded by the wind
and waves, sheer cliffs contrast with wide sandy bays and picturesque villages of red-roofed
cottages, where fishermen still ply the trade of their ancestors. A highlight is undoubtedly the
visit to Scarborough to savour the Victorian ambiance of one Britain’s best preserved towns from
that period.
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07:00
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17:00
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Day 12 - At Sea
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Day 13 - Saint Malo (France)
Disembarquing in St Malo in the
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Cruise Fares
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Category
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Cruise Fare (per person)
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Bonus Fare* Starting From:
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Category E
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$3,525
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from $ 2,646
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Category D
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$4,199
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from $ 3,149
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Category C
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$4,913
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from $ 3,685
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Category B
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$5,796
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from $ 4,347
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Category A
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$6,550
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from $ 4,912
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Large Suite
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$7,402
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from $ 5,552
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Balcony Suite
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$8,290
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from $ 6,218
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Owner Suite
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$8,539
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from $ 6,404
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3rd adult Passenger in a Large suite
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$2,590
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from $ 1,943
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Safety and port taxes
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$672
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$672
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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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