SmallShips.travel - MS Bremen | Auckland-Fiji Mar 19 2013

Where the Course is Determined by Longing- Auckland - Fiji
MS Bremen March 19 - April 5, 2013 - Voyage 1305

5% early booking discount if booked before August 19, 2012!

The genuine South Seas still exist - if you travel off the beaten track. With the small, manoeuvrable BREMEN, you will discover remote island worlds that have preserved their original charm. Untouched beaches, lush green rainforest as well as exotic fragrances and colours still exude the magic that initially made the islands of the South Pacific a dream destination. Experience the fascination anew!

Date	Destination
19-Mar-2013	Auckland/New Zealand, departure 19.00 hrs
20-Mar-2013	Bay of Islands/New Zealand
21-Mar-2013	Relaxation at sea
22-Mar-2013	Norfolk Island/Australia
23-Mar-2013	Relaxation at sea
24 Mar - 25 Mar-2013	New Caledonia (Noumea, Ile des Pins )
26-Mar-2013	Relaxation at sea
27 Mar - 30 Mar-2013	Vanuatu (Tanna , Malakula , Ambrym Island , Espiritu Santo )
31-Mar-2013	Relaxation at sea
01 Apr - 03 Apr-2013	Fiji (Levuka , Leleuvia , Yasawa Islands )
4-Apr-2013	Mamanuca Islands/Fiji. Lautoka/Fiji, arrival 22.00 hrs. Overnight stay on board
5-Apr-2013	Disembarkation in Fiji.

Divine Islands - From New Zealand to New Caledonia
Your cruise to the idyllic South Seas begins in the very north of New Zealand, where you will be welcomed by the cliffs of the Bay of Islands. For the best view of the more than 150 islands and the world-famous Hole in the Rock off the coast of Cape Brett, you may wish to embark on a helicopter flight over the Bay of Islands*. Alternatively, you could set out on a hike through the mangrove region to the Haruru Falls*. You will also experience the fascination of pristine nature when you land with the Zodiacs on Australia's Norfolk Island and explore the rarely visited isle with the experts. The French have been very fond of the overseas territory New Caledonia for more than 150 years. Understandably so, as these paradisiacal little islands are so beautiful you will probably never want to leave again. The capital Noumea greets you with plenty of colonial charm and marvellous beaches. On the excursion to the Amedee Lighthouse Island*, the colourful underwater world will be revealed to you from a glass-bottom boat. A helicopter flight over the coast* also augurs fantastic views of the picturesque landscape before you snorkel in the turquoise blue water, unwind on pine-fringed beaches and almost forget time on Ile des Pins …

Vanuatu - Out of this World
Untouched landscapes and tribes that have been living in accordance with old traditions for hundreds of years - the Vanuatu archipelago is a dream destination for discoverers and thus perfect expedition territory for the BREMEN. On the island of Tanna, for instance, you could join a hike to the crater* of Mount Yasur, where, from a safe distance, you might experience its "natural fireworks" of ashes and sulphur. Just like Tanna, Malakula is also a premiere for the BREMEN. Explore the island on which more than 30 languages are spoken. The following day, a special honour awaits you in the village of Ranon on Ambrym Island - in the context of a ceremony, the inhabitants will perform their Rom dance, which is a rare sight. If you visit the market on the neighbouring island of Espiritu Santo, you will come across beautiful handmade items. Early in the morning, you have the opportunity to embark on a hike for nature enthusiasts* across a forest area where, with a little luck, you will catch sight of the rare kingfisher, the African yellow white-eye or the Santa Cruz ground dove. The perfect idyll is what you will experience on the fine-sandy Champagne Beach with its Blue Holes - holes in the landmass through which you can see corals shimmering in the turquoise water.

Secret Gems on the Fiji Islands
The name Fiji alone gives rise to the desire to relax in the shade of palm trees and let the white sand run through your fingers. With the BREMEN and the Zodiacs, you will reach the most beautiful spots of the idyllic islands off the beaten track. For instance the dreamy little colonial town of Levuka and the coral island Leleuvia, on which you will be invited to a traditional kava ceremony. More unforgettable days brimming with expedition experiences await you when the BREMEN sets course for the remote Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands for the very first time. Look forward to an unadulterated South Seas dream you are nowadays unlikely to experience anywhere else in this region. Land with the manoeuvrable Zodiacs on fine sandy beaches only few people have ever set foot on. Enjoy secluded bays with crystal-clear water, the lush vegetation of tropical forests and magnificently colourful coral reefs that invite you go snorkelling. The perfect last act of a tropical voyage of discovery you will be raving about for a long time.

* These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities
listed here are in the planning stage and are subject to changes.

5% early booking discount if booked before August 19, 2012!¹

Category	Cabin type	Price per person in USD ($)
1	Two-berth, outside, Deck 3	$ 8,580
2	Two-berth, outside, Deck 4	$ 9,850
3	Two-berth, outside, Deck 4	$ 10,720
4	Two-berth, outside, Deck 5	$ 11,580
5	Two-berth, outside, Deck 5	$ 12,420
5	Two-berth, outside, single occupancy. Decks 3-5	$ 14,430
6	Two-berth, outside, with balcony, Deck 6	$ 14,440
7	Two-berth suite, outside, with balcony, Deck 7	$ 16,870
0	Two-berth, outside, guaranteed cabin	$ 8,100
¹ 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)