Nicko Cruises - Ocean Cruises 2021/2022

OCEAN CRUISES 2021/22 Small ships. Great experiences.

Cuba • Caribbean • Canary Islands • Azores • Madeira • Mediterranean Western Europe • Northern Europe • Baltic States • North Sea • Baltic Sea

Dear guests and friends of nicko cruises, In 2022, we’ll be setting sail into our fourth season – on the new WORLD VOYAGER built in 2020 and ona host of exciting routes all over the world. This small, brand-new expedition ship is a relaxing oasis of tranquillity in the era of the megaship holding thousands of passengers. With just 200 passengers, you can experience breath-taking natural spectacles, fantastic scenic countryside and enriching cultural encounters – far away from mass tourism and crowds of fellow travellers. In keeping with our philosophy “Small ships. Great experiences.” we take routes that are off-limits to larger ships. We stop off and berth at places not just to visit them but to explore and experience them with all our senses.

A good example of this are – and they are new to our programme – the Azores. The small Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic, formed from volcanos, is a real natural paradise. Deep-blue crater lakes in the middle of rugged, black lava countryside, wild fragrant hydrangeas in abundance and the sound of birds singing, many of which you won’t hear anywhere else. Fancy something even more exotic? In the Caribbean, you’ll feel the white sand from its heavenly beaches under your feet, listen to rhythmical drum music and enter old Mayan temples. But the “classic” destinations continue to impress with some little extra touches added in by nicko cruises: in London, you’ll experience the Tower Bridge opening up just for WORLD VOYAGER; in France, you’ll travel on the Gironde and Garonne to Bordeaux; and in the Baltic Sea it’s not just the Swedish archipelagos that will captivate you, the Finnish ones will do too! In six cruise regions, we’ll travel across 31 countries and to 136 cities and towns, of which 45 are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

To ensure future generations can also explore these wonders, WORLD VOYAGER is equipped with the latest engines and exhaust technology. Its environmentally friendly hybrid drive enables the small ship to cruise through quiet bodies of water powered only by its electric motor, almost silently and with extremely low emissions. Its innovative technology saves around 20 percent of fuel and the catalytic converter it uses also reduces its nitrogen oxide emissions.

That special touch is not just limited to our shore excursions, you’ll also find it on board our ship. In a refined atmosphere, you can expect a modern, informal 5-star standard* with all the amenities. You will be looked after by our friendly, over 100-strong crew. Feel the soft, fine fabrics; be pampered in the spa area and have a taste of our chefs’ delicious menus. Browse through this catalogue and compare our new ship with other ships of the same size: you will find that nicko cruises offers e ­ xcellent service at a very attractive price.

We look forward to welcoming you soon on your dream cruise.

Yours

Yours

Guido Laukamp Chief Commercial Officer – CCO

Carsten Keil Chief Financial Officer – CFO

PS: Our RIVER CRUISES 2021 catalogue is also full of small ships and great experiences!

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Your sea voyage?

Find it here.

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Western Europe

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May, August-September 2021 • May & August 2022 Your cruise highlights 13 days Hamburg-Amsterdam-Bordeaux-Porto 14 days Lisbon-Port Médoc-London-Hamburg 15 days Kiel-Edinburgh-Kirkwall-Liverpool-Hamburg 15 days Lisbon-Saint Malo-London-Hamburg Prices and services

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October-November 2021 • March-April 2022

Saint Malo

Your cruise highlights 8 days Madeira-Azores-Madeira 8 days Madeira-Casablanca-Gran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife 8 days Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-La Gomera-Tenerife 11 days Tenerife-Safi-Madeira-La Gomera-Tenerife 11 days Tenerife-Las Palmas-Casablanca-Cádiz-Lisbon 12 days Lisbon-Azores-Madeira Prices and services

44 48 50 52 54 56 58 60

CENTRAL AMERICA

Cuba & Caribbean

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November 2021-March 2022 Your cruise highlights 14 days Curaçao-ABC Islands-St.Lucia-St. Martin 15 days St. Martin-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel 16 days Tenerife-El Hierro-Barbados-Bonaire-Curaçao 16 days Curaçao-Aruba-Barbados-El Hierro-Tenerife 16 days Cozumel-Belize-Colón-Bonaire-Curaçao Prices and services

Madeira

Grenada

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Northern Europe

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June-August 2021 • May-July 2022 Your cruise highlights 98 7 days Hamburg-Flåm-Gudvangen-Bergen-Hamburg 100 15 days Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel 102 15 days Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel 104 Prices and services 106

EUROPE Geirangerfjord

B altic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

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June-September 2021 • May-September 2022

AFRICA

Mediterranean

Your cruise highlights 4 days Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel 4 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg 5 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Sylt-Hamburg 8 days Kiel-Gotland-Stockholm-Åland Islands-Kiel 12 days Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel 12 days Kiel-Stockholm-St. Petersburg-Klaipėda-Kiel Prices and services

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September-October 2021 Your cruise highlights 64 8 days Porto-Lisbon-Málaga-Ibiza-Palma de Mallorca 70 8 days Palma de Mallorca-Corsica-Sicily-Valletta 72 8 days Valletta-Amalfi-Rome-Florence-Monte Carlo-Nice 74 8 days Nice-Sète-Barcelona-Gibraltar-Cádiz-Lisbon 76 Prices and services 78

Swedish archipelago

Small ship. Great experiences.

Welcome on board!

Your favourite spot? Everywhere on board!

Enjoyment to your heart’s content.

Our beverage packages Discover, experience, explore.

Vatican City

Ship & cabin information Important travel information Travel conditions Travel insurance Annual timetable

Valid as of 02/21 - KA1014-20

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Discovering the world – comfortably With us you get to visit the most beautiful parts of the world in the most comfortable way possible. Your voyage of discovery will lead you to the most beautiful destinations on the coasts of the world’s oceans at the very best times to visit them – without the need to pack your suitcase all the time.

Our modern ocean-going ship The height of comfort with a view awaits you on board the WORLD VOYAGER. Designed for a maximum of 200 guests, our WORLD VOYAGER can even take you to small ports and cities. On board you will always stay in tastefully decorated outside cabins, ­guaranteeing you the best sea views. You can admire the fantastic passing countryside from two cosy lounges.

The languages used on board WORLD VOYAGER are English and German.

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Small ship.

Great experiences.

Our promise – even on the high seas.

Travelling on the water has fascinated us at nicko cruises for almost 30 years.

You can fully rely on our commitment to quality and service on our sea voyages.

We offer you the best experiences at the best value for money. All our cruises with WORLD VOYAGER offer you the nicko cruises benefits that we have always valued: Small but fine ships, English as one of the languages on board, perfectly organised shore excursions. Welcome to the sea!

Unforgettable experiences Among the diverse cruise experiences, our excursion programmes are one of the centerpieces. Our shore excursions and of course the Zodiac tours, guarantee fascinating and lasting impressions. These can be booked optionally on the spot.

In good hands. Expert advice.

Our skilled and experienced cruise director is always at your service during your sea voyage. The crew and guest speakers make sure that you do not miss anything that is worth seeing and have tips at hand for your time on shore.

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/ocean

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Our expedition ship.

Welcome on board!

The WORLD VOYAGER combines the needs of discerning guests in a very unique way: a manageable number of passengers and a bright, tasteful interior leaves nothing to be desired. You will not find any other comparable ship of this size on the market offering such good value for money. The WORLD VOYAGER is designed to meet high expectations and has been lovingly designed down to the finest detail.

The personal atmosphere on board is key to the sense of well-being, while our excursions guarantee you unforgettable experiences.

A ship that can do everything The unique feature of the WORLD VOYAGER is its small size. State-of-the-art technology ensures that our ship has been built according to the latest technological standards. It benefits from ice class 1B and polar class C, so it can safely navigate all the oceans.

With a length of only 126 metres, though, it can navigate ports that are inaccessible for the “big ones”. The space miracle unfolds on board in the comfortable cabins and suites between 17 and 44 m², the observation lounge with a spectacular panoramic view or the spacious on-board restaurant.

Ultimate feel-good factor, personal atmosphere Our total of 109 crew members have only one goal: to make you feel comfortable! The exceptionally small number of guests exudes a personal atmosphere and a relaxed feeling from the moment you step on board. No hustle and bustle during shore excursions, no queues at the buffet, no scramble on the sun deck for the best view. After a day full of experiences you can relax in the spa if you fancy it. Or you can enjoy the sunset on the horizon from your personal veranda.

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Preserving the wondrous world – with state-of-the-art technology We want to protect what we value: sustainable travel is important so future generations can enjoy the wonders of the earth in all their beauty. Extra passion was put into planning the WORLD VOYAGER as well as investing several years of research and development.

As well as focussing on its guests, the company also invested in state-of-the-art engine technology featuring the environmentally friendly diesel-electric hybrid drive from Rolls-Royce. Low-sulphur MGO (marine gas oil) is used as fuel, generating 70-85% less sulphur oxide than heavy oil. In calm bodies of water, your small ship glides along powered only by its electric motor, almost silently and with extremely low emissions. The exhaust gas treatment by an SCR catalytic converter also contributes to this (selective catalytic reduction), reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 95%.

The ship also has a dynamic positioning system, which allows it to stay in one place without needing to drop anchor – to protect fragile ocean-floor ecosystems on the seabed. In addition to the various measures to prevent waste, the modern waste treatment on board – the so-called Micro Auto Gasification System – is also worth a mention. This patented waste incineration technology saves energy, is low-emission and leaves behind biochar as a by-product.

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Your favourite spot?

Everywhere on board!

On the following four pages, we will show you the most important details of our new cruise ship, the WORLD VOYAGER.

Sporty & active on board!

For all guests who also want to stay active on the high seas, there is a modern running track in the outdoor area on Deck 8. The running track is 135 metres long in total – and you get a fantastic view!

Environmentally friendly propulsion, innovative stabilisers Our WORLD VOYAGER has the latest ship propulsion technology. The diesel-electric hybrid drive developed by Rolls-Royce makes manoeuvring particularly environmentally friendly. For example, the captain can hold the ship in position using electricity only, with no need for an anchor and with extremely low emissions. Modern marine technology also caters for the comfort of guests when they are at sea: in addition to the conventional fin stabilisers, the WORLD V ­ OYAGER also has innovative tank stabilisers.

Floating hotel rooms. Expedition and Infinity cabins.

The modern and brightly decorated cabins are spread over three passenger decks. They offer all the comfort that you would expect from first-rate hotels on land. The panoramic fronts in the Infinity cabins swiftly turn the window into a balcony at the touch of a button, and you do not even have to give up any space in your cabin.

Infinity Cabin with lowerable panoramic front

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Welcome on board – your wellbeing is our mission.

The spacious lobby flooded in light is one of the most important meeting places on your ship. Our dedicated colleagues at the reception are at your disposal to answer any questions and concerns. This is where your nicko cruise director will welcome you and all your excursions will start from here. There is an exquisite selection of souvenirs in the shop as well as high-quality memorabilia for you and your loved ones at home.

Edutainment and relaxation “An intelligent person obtains the best education while travelling,” as Goethe once said. We will entertain you in the on-board auditorium with special speakers on selected voyages, renowned experts and fascinating movie screenings that will round off your destination experiences. The on-board TV system also offers a selection of films in your cabin “on demand”.

WORLD VOYAGER

Veranda cabins and suites. Your private oasis with a balcony.

If you would like to enjoy great views in private, then the Veranda cabins are the best choice to fully enjoy your trip. You become the “audience” in your own breath-taking holiday film with a magnificent view whilst sitting on your private balcony. Could it get any more luxurious? Our Navigator, VIP and Explorer suites offer a veranda about twice as large.

Veranda cabin with private balcony

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Best views with cool drinks For a sundowner with breath-taking views, we heartily recommend the Observation Lounge on Deck 7: panoramic all-round glazing makes you feel as though you’re enjoying the countryside from the outside.

The large glass dome offers a fantastic view of the sky. Under the glass dome is the dance floor – for lively nights under the starry canopy.

Breath-taking tour A special highlight awaits you on the Observation Deck – a favourite spot for anyone who wants to get close to nature and wildlife. Start the day with an amazing sunrise or enjoy a romantic evening sunset looking out to sea.

WORLD VOYAGER

Meeting place for explorers. The Main Lounge.

After dinner, try Deck 4 for a drink in the Main Lounge. Here, you can relax in the evening to the gentle sound of a piano. A great place to swap notes with fellow travellers about the day’s many experiences or just read a good book.

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Spa and fitness – just how you like it After a long day on land taking in all the sights and sounds, isn’t a relaxing sauna just the right thing for you? Welcome to our spa area on Deck 4! You might want a pampering massage. Sheltered from the wind on Deck 7, you will find a pool and be able to relax in the whirlpool. Our fitness room on Deck 4 awaits you with a small but fine selection of state-of-the-art cardio equipment.

The Lido Café: light fare For even more variety at lunchtime, you can enjoy light meals, such as freshly made burgers and crispy salads in the informal Lido Café out in the fresh air on the sheltered pool deck on Deck 7.

A culinary delight In the cosy Mystic on-board restaurant, our kitchen crew will spoil you in the morning and at lunch time with a variety of buffets, and in the evening we serve you in style at your table generally with five-course menus that vary in theme depending on the destination. The international cuisine on board will surprise you with a feast of culinary highlights. Guests will have no trouble finding a comfortable table to suit them.

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Morning and lunchtime as the mood takes you Our promise to provide on board all the amenities of an excellent hotel on land naturally extends to the breakfast buffet, too. This will give you a varied start to the day as well as plenty of energy.

At lunchtime, you can enjoy the varied buffet, just as you like it. Or you can choose one of our lighter dishes, in the Lido Café for example.

Our kitchen crew use all their passion and skill to cook for you every day.

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Morning. Midday.

Evenings.

Enjoyment to your heart’s content.

What would the most beautiful cruise be without proverbial culinary delights?

Our experienced and creative kitchen crew prepares a variety of top-quality dishes for you every day. Selected ingredients and healthy preparation will give you indulgence with (almost) no pangs of guilt. Our balanced lunch buffet offers maximum flexibility. In the evening we serve delicious menus – and our kitchen team surpasses itself at the gala evening – time and time again!

Time to celebrate? Preferably every day!

A cruise on our WORLD VOYAGER is definitely a celebration. In the evening, we serve you consistent menus with a touch of creativity in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Feast, enjoy and let us spoil you. The festive gala dinner with the captain needs no further description – you can count on this being a highlight of your journey on board.

Refined drinks with the best view Enjoy classic cocktails and signature creations overlooking the passing scenery. The name says it all in the Observation Lounge: this fully glazed space is the perfect place for your sundowner.

The Main Lounge also offers fine wines and a well-stocked bar.

Of course, the friendly service team will also be delighted to prepare any beverages to your personal taste.

Our room service will be happy to serve you in your cabin during service hours.

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Sample dinner menu A choice of appetisers Scallops with carrot and ginger purée served with scampi sauce

or Smoked duck breast salad with an orange and walnut dressing •••

A choice of soups Lobster bisque finished with Cognac and cream

or vegetarian option Cream of fire-roasted tomato soup with mozzarella and basil cream •••

WORLD VOYAGER salad Watermelon and tomato salad with basil, feta, sourdough croutons and a sherry dressing •••

Lemon sorbet •••

A choice of main courses Beef Wellington served with Dauphinoise potatoes and asparagus

or Sea bass with cauliflower and mussel sauce

or vegetarian option Vegetable Wellington filled with spinach, peppers and mushrooms in a creamy roasted garlic sauce •••

A choice of desserts Chocolate fondant with caramelised bananas and coffee ice cream

or Lemon mousse made with fresh citrus fruits with mandarin angels, buttery crumble and lime meringue

or Poached pears in a honey and cinnamon syrup with roasted almonds

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High indulgence at a glance – our beverage packages At nicko cruises, you can choose between two attractive types of beverage packages. Our classic beverage package rounds off your holiday perfectly. Our premium beverage package offers you a broader selection of other drinks. Decide for yourself which type is the right one for you. You can book them in advance or on board. Keep full control of your expenses and enjoy any of the listed beverages.

The classic beverage package includes: • House wine by the glass (white, rosé and red) • Sparkling house wine by the glass • Port, Madeira and sherry • Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer

• All non-alcoholic house beverages (juices and soft drinks) • Mineral water and still water • All coffee specialities (alcohol-free) • Hot chocolate and tea

(­excluding ­Guinness and Somersby Cider)

• All non-alcoholic cocktails • Aperitifs (Aperol spritz/orange, Campari soda/orange)

Price: 29 € per person per night

The premium beverage package includes: • All classic package beverages as well as the following • Crémant by the glass • Guinness (bottle) and Somersby Cider (bottle) • All cocktails (alcoholic) • San Pellegrino mineral water • Premium mixers (e.g. Elderflower Fever Tree tonic water and Tonic 1724) • Various scotches and whiskies (e.g. Chivas Regal 12 years, Jack Daniel´s Old No. 7) • Various gins (e.g. Bombay Star, Tanqueray 10 and Hendrick’s) • Various vodkas (e.g. Stolichnaya, Absolut Citron, Belvedere, Ketel One and Grey Goose) • Various rums (e.g. Havana Club Anejo, Mount Gay, Pyrat XO Reserve and Sagatiba Pura Cachaca)

• Various tequilas (e.g. Jose Cuervo Silver and Gold, Patron Silver and Anejo and Don Julio Anejo)

• Various brandies and cognacs (e.g. Armagnac Clés des Ducs, Calvados, Grappa Alexander Cru and Hennessy VSOP)

• Various fruit brandies (raspberry, kirsch, mirabelle, fruit and Williams pear)

• Various liqueurs (e.g. Amaretto, Bailey’s, Frangelico, Galliano, Kahlua and Limoncello)

• Various bitters (Fernet Branca, Jägermeister) • Various vermouths (e.g. Dubonnet Aperitif and Martini Bianco/Rosso)

• Aquavit (Bommerlunder and Loiten’s Linie) Price: 49 € per person per night

Please note: Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They are not transferrable to other people. Our beverage packages are valid only during the cruise. You cannot book parts of a package and they are non-refundable. Our beverage packages may not be booked for persons under 18 years of age.

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Intensive and extraordinary: Discover, experience, explore.

The exciting shore excursions are the highlights of any cruise. This is a truly intensive way to discover the flora, fauna and culture of your destination between the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Explore the important sites of the Mayan culture, stroll through lively big cities such as Lisbon or discover the breath-taking Norwegian Fjords. Our small ship gives a relaxed start to your trip – a maximum of 200 guests means there is no hustle and bustle when leaving the ship and no queues at the excursion desk.

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

The wonders of nature Impressive fjords, secluded beaches with crystal-clear water, Mediterranean climate or spectacular evening sunsets – our WORLD VOYAGER means you can discover magnificent landscapes along the most beautiful coasts and islands of Europe, Central America and the Atlantic. Follow in the tracks of dolphins, whales, sea turtles, geckos, parrots and many others. Our goal is to discover the wonders of nature with you and to protect them for future generations. Our excursions are conducted as carefully as possible in small groups out of respect for the country and its people.

Experienced experts All our excursions are led by local tour guides. This gives you a first-hand insight into the culture and nature of your destination.

Our experienced tour team has put together a fascinating mix of popular highlights and behind-the-scenes insights – including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world.

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Individuality away from the masses New impressions and unique experiences are the distinguishing features of a cruise with our expedition ship. Plunge into the real life of your destinations and enjoy boundless natural experiences. Away from the “beaten track” of mass tourism, you’ll get to explore some unique places. Whether on the Norwegian indoor passage or on the Finnish Åland Islands, to the Azores and Cape Verde in the rough Atlantic or the Caribbean Islands of San Andrés and St. Lucia - you will visit places that are simply not accessible to larger ships.

In London you can experience the Tower Bridge being opened especially for WORLD VOYAGER and the ship arriving in the heart of the centre of the British metropolis.

Get even closer in small boats Our Zodiacs get you even closer to spectacular riverside landscapes. These sturdy, motorised dinghies get you up close to flora and fauna. With a little luck, you’ll even see Cozumel Island coatis, flamingos, turtles and pink river dolphins, short-finned pilot whales, for example, up close in their natural habitat.

For selected cruises, itineraries and excursion programmes may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

Pilot whales off the coast of Tenerife

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Geirangerfjord: the Seven Sisters waterfalls

Various destinations – various opportunities Whether it be the Azores or Northern Europe, the Caribbean Islands or the metropolises of the Baltic - all cruise lovers will find the suitable trip for them in our cruise programme. Our excursions are as diverse as our travel destinations! Enjoy local specialities, hike in unique countryside or marvel at cities and museums. How would you like a helicopter ride over Monte Carlo, a canal trip through Copenhagen or a snorkelling trip in the Caribbean?

Do you prefer to explore travel destinations on your own?

Our central berthing locations put you right at the centre of the action in most ports and give you the ideal starting point to discover the surroundings yourself.

Bustling market life on Grenada

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For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/ocean-excursions

Enjoy nature around the world Marvel at deeply etched fjords or discover secluded beaches with their crystal clear waters. Wander through Mediterranean countryside in the Balearic Islands or discover the beauty of Cuba. Impressive volcanos on the Canary Islands, in the Mediterranean or in the Caribbean give an impression of the elemental forces of the earth. You can look forward to unique encounters with the world of animals at your travel destination too, of course, with iguanas in the Caribbean, for example.

Iguanas on Aruba

Culture and history at first-hand Discover the testimony of bygone civilisations, such as those of the ancient Romans and Greeks, or follow in the footsteps of the legendary Vikings. Untainted villages will immerse you in the culture of your travel destination. Many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and famous museums beckon you to marvel at their splendour.

Our experienced tour guides offer firsthand experience of culture and history, as well as glimpses behind the scenes.

The Amalfi Coast

Cities of the world up close London, Lisbon, Havana, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg – the names of these cities alone symbolise vibrant life and cultural highlights. Discover the world-famous landmarks and the architectural variety that characterise each one of these world cities. Our excursions offer you a perfect overview of these big cities with their splendid boulevards and squares.

Havana

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Cuba & Caribbean The charm of the Caribbean Be inspired by the Caribbean attitude towards life! Around 40 million people live there on the archipelagos in the Caribbean Sea north of the Equator. You will soon notice that the clocks run at a different pace there. Life is slower, it’s relaxed and the islanders openly display their zest for life. You will feel that you spend your days there in the rhythm of music.

On the large island states of Cuba and the Dominican Republic, you will find historical cities and fortresses. The Lesser Antilles will inspire you with their picturesque beaches. And the Mayan culture of the central American mainland comes back to life at cultural sites like Chichén Itzá.

This exotic destination provides the perfect environment for a dream holiday.

The islands are impressive with their rich fauna and flora: black olive trees and palm trees, parrots, hummingbirds and countless seabirds, dolphins, porpoises and turtles. At local markets, you can discover the finest spices and the rhythmic music of the Caribbean resounds everywhere. And the average temperature is a wonderful 27 degrees.

Grenada

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2 5 Routes 18 14-16 Days Days from 3,199 € 3,499 €

Cuba & Caribbean Your cruise highlights 14 days Curaçao-ABC Islands-St.Lucia-St. Martin 15 days St. Martin-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel 16 days Tenerife-El Hierro-Barbados-Bonaire-Curaçao 16 days Curaçao-Bonaire-Barbados-El Hierro-Tenerife 16 days Cozumel-Belize-Colón-Cartagena-Curaçao Prices and services

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Your cruise highlights María la Gorda

GULF OF MEXICO Havana Cienfuegos Siguanea CUBA

Progreso MEXICO Cozumel Mahahual Roatán BELIZE Belize City (Islas de la Bahía) GUATEMALA Puerto Barrios Puerto Cortés HONDURAS COSTA RICA Puerto Limón

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

CARIBBEAN SEA San Andrés Cartagena

Colón PANAMA COLOMBIA

CUBA Cuban culture and revolution Santiago de Cuba is nestled in a bay in the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by the mountains of Sierra Maestra.

The city was built in 1515 by the Spanish and is wellknown for its colonial buildings and history of revolution. The Plaza de Marte with its proud old buildings and the Plaza de Dolores with its churches and monuments are both worth a visit. The fortress Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca is also impressive. It was built into the steep cliff of a bay and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former capital city is also considered the cradle of Cuban culture. Musical traditions and the carnival originated in the second largest city in the country Route K2 and spread from there.

“La Perla del Sur” Cienfuegos is situated in a bay on Cuba’s southern coast.

You will be amazed by the many buildings from the colonial period that stand in the historical centre under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Their nickname is “La Perla del Sur” – The Pearl of the South – which doesn’t just refer to its beauty but also to the fact that it is one of the cleanest and best-kept cities in Cuba. At the Parque José Martí you will see the Teatro Tomás Terry with mosaics made from gold leaf and ceiling frescoes. On the other side of the bay, you can marvel at the mighty fortress Castillo de Jagua from the 18th century.

The city is also well-known for its tobacco industry. The workers roll the cigars by hand on their thighs. The Bay of Pigs is also famous for its dream beaches, where in 1961 the attempt by Route K2 the US to crush the Castro rebellion failed.

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/cuba

Cienfuegos

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CANARY ISLANDS Santa Cruz de Tenerife DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

La Estaca

Tropic of Cancer

Santiago de Cuba Philipsburg (St. Martin) Santo Domingo Sandy Ground LESSER ANTILLES (Anguilla) Gustavia (St. Barthélemy) Port Elizabeth Charlestown (Nevis) (Bequia) Terre-de-Haut (Guadeloupe) ABC ISLANDS Rodney Bay (St. Lucia) Kralendijk (Bonaire) Willemstad (Curaçao) Oranjestad (Aruba)

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Tarrafal São Filipe

Bridgetown (Barbados)

CAPE VERDE

Charlotteville (Tobago) St. George’s (Grenada)

Cuba & Caribbean

Route K1 Curaçao-ABC Islands-St.Lucia-St. Martin Route K2 St. Martin-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel Route K3 Tenerife-El Hierro-Barbados-Bonaire-Curaçao Route K4 Curaçao-Bonaire-Barbados-El Hierro-Tenerife Route K5 Cozumel-Belize-Colón-Cartagena-Curaçao

Lively capital city Nowhere is the journey in a vintage car through the time-honoured streets and along the coast so impressive as it is in Cuba’s capital city Havana. From old leather seats, you will see the city from another perspective. In Havana, experience the largest preserved colonial old town in Latin America, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The visit to a dance class, where you will get to know the Cuban spirit, is also a thrilling experience. In the tracks of Ernest ­Hemingway, you will be able to visit his Finca, located on a hill and flanked by trees and plants. The view of Havana and the sea is stunning. The Nobel Prize winner for Literature lived in Cuba from 1939 to 1961. His novel “The Old Man and the Sea” was one Route K2 of those he wrote there.

Havana

María la Gorda – a natural paradise María la Gorda is on the elongated peninsula Guanahacabibes in the Pinar del Río province. Already by 1987, a large stretch of the coast had been named a biosphere reserve

by UNESCO. The flooded coastline provides mangrove swamps with lush vegetation as well as white sandy beaches and colourful coral reefs. Among the unique flora and fauna, you will also find 200 bird species, 700 types of plants and a variety of different types of orchid. The loggerhead sea turtle lays her eggs here in the summer. The underwater world has something to offer here too, with flooded caves, shipwrecks and hundred-metrelong coral reefs in which thousands of vibrantly coloured fish of all kinds dart around. A paradise for divers, nature fans, lovers of Route K2 birds and beach goers.

María la Gorda

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Cuba & Caribbean

CARIBBEAN The isle of spice with dream beaches On the spice island of Grenada there is an abundance of blossom: it’s mostly nutmeg, but cinnamon, ginger and cloves also thrive on its fertile ground. Rivers, lakes and waterfalls emerge in the middle of the thick rainforest. Gentle, lush green hills extend right down to the beautiful white beaches on the coast. This volcano island belonging to the Lesser Antilles is a real natural paradise!

Route K1 • K3 • K4

British colonial history Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands not formed from a volcano; instead, it has flourished on corals and limestone.

For the British colonies, this chalky soil made it the ideal place to cultivate sugar cane and produce rum. To this day, these fields are what characterises the landscape of this eastern Caribbean island. The British also brought numerous slaves to the island, whose ancestors make up 90% of the population today, giving island life a colourful, African-like zest for life.

Route K3 • K4

Barbados

Holiday dreams in the Caribbean Sea The ABC Islands are typical Caribbean islands – in the best sense.

White, fine sandy beaches, turquoise-blue sea and green palm trees that sway in the gentle breeze. Despite this, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao all belong politically to the Netherlands and have taken on European architecture and traditions. Curaçao’s capital city Willemstad looks like Amsterdam dipped in paint pots. Aruba captivates with its rich underwater world full of different species. On Bonaire, flamingos, parrots and iguanas cavort and dart around. And with warm temperatures the whole year round – Route K1 • K3• K4 • K5 what could be better?

Snorkelling paradise Sandy Ground is the port on Anguilla and is situated on a long, curved beach. Between a closed salt-water lagoon and the bay is the small village of Sandy Ground, with around 200 inhabitants, on a strip of land. The locals live off fishing, beach bars and tourism services. The most beautiful beach is the Shoal Bay with picture-book fine white sand and turquoise-coloured water. The area around Sandy Ground is a well-known paradise for snorkelling with its colourful underwater world.

Route K1

Sandy Ground

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Wild flamingos on the ABC Islands

Cape Verde

Napoleon’s fortress

Cuba & Caribbean

Terre-de-Haut is a small island in the Caribbean Sea, south of the two main islands of Guadeloupe. Terre-de-Haut has around 2,000 locals and is just five kilometres long. It has beautiful beaches, a low mountain range – and a monument: Fort Napoléon des Saintes was a fortress and is nestled in an exotic garden. The view of the bay and the twisty island with an altitude of 120 metres is spectacular. The botanical gardens are a collection of wonderful Route K1 native plants.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Breath-taking waterfalls Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic and is one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean.

On a tour through the cobbled lanes in the colonial area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will see buildings from the 16th century. You will find churches and monasteries everywhere, you will see the royal residence, the old fortress and many monuments. Further inland on the island, there are wonderful waterfalls. Salto El Limón is considered to be the most beautiful example of its kind. Its water plunges through beautiful tropical nature 50 metres down into a natural basin.

Route K2

View of Terre-de-Haut

CAPE VERDE An island state in Portuguese style The island of Fogo rises murkily from the Atlantic. The volcano Pico do Fogo formed the island, giving it its near black colour.

Covered by barren lava fields, there are only sporadic bits of green poking through the stone-covered ground. Despite this – or perhaps even because of this – the island will captivate you from the very first moment you see it. In the capital city São Filipe, you will still find some well-preserved Sobrados, Portuguese manor houses from the colonial period. Ribeira Brava, the capital city of the São Nicolau Island, is a lovely little town with just 2,000 locals, small parks and Portuguese architecture. The island’s gentle hill is perfect for hiking.

Route K3 • K4

Santo Domingo, Columbus Monument

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COLOMBIA The pearl of the Caribbean The most beautiful colonial city in Columbia, many might even say in the whole of South America, is situated on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Cartagena has a wealth of little, colourful houses, with wonderful balconies filled with fragrant bougainvillea and beautiful blossoming hibiscus. And rising up in between them all is the imposing Roman Catholic cathedral. The whole of its old town and the adjacent fortress San Felipe were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

The Tierra de Bomba Island is situated in the Bay of Cartagena and is best admired on a boat trip.

Route K5

CENTRAL AMERICA Advanced civilisation in Central America In its heyday in the first millennium after Christ, the Mayan culture spread throughout parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Much was lost after the conquest by the Spanish, but you can still see a couple of cultural highlights today and get an idea of the great might of the Mayan civilisation. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Chichén-Itzá in Mexico, Quiriguá in Guatemala and Copán in Honduras are outstanding. They originate from three different eras and so each site shows in their own way something of the life and beliefs of their former inhabitants.

Route K5

Cartagena

Intense jungle experience The densely overgrown jungle of Costa Rica is an experience! Get up close with the local flora and fauna. The tour starts with a boat tour on the Tortuguero Canal, the “Amazon of Costa Rica”, where you will find crocodiles, jaguars and over 300 different types of bird species to admire. Afterwards, you will float in comfortable gondolas through the treetops, a veritable playground for monkeys, snakes and iguanas. You will finish with a short hike to the Puma Waterfall and a visit to the research station based at the University of Costa Rica. A day you will never forget!

Route K5

A construction project of the century

Jaguars in Costa Rica

This unique masterpiece of engineering took 33 years to build.

Due to the rocky subsoil, the original plans for the Panama Canal had to be abandoned and instead, it was built on a small elevation.

There are 26 metres between sea level and the highest point of the site, a difference in altitude that ships overcome using a series of sluices. On the Pacific side at Panama City you will find the impressive Miraflores Locks. From the viewing platform, you can see from close up how the huge freight ships feel their way through the narrow lock gates.

Route K5

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/caribbean

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Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal

Maya stelae in Quiriguá

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Island hopping in turquoise-blue sea.

from

4,149 €

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Private island of Mustique

14 days Curaçao-ABC Islands-Grenada-St.LuciaLesser Antilles-Windward Islands-St. Martin 08.12.-21.12.2021 • 19.01.-01.02.2022 Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, Curaçao… On this route, you will cruise around the most beautiful paradise islands in the Caribbean. The cruise starts on the Dutch ABC Islands. Not only do the houses look like colourful Caribbean versions of Amsterdam, you can also see typical Dutch windmills among the palm trees. Besides its natural, dense rainforest, the spice island of Grenada also has the world’s largest nutmeg production. Enjoy snow-white Caribbean beaches and the diverse underwater world of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Lesser Antilles and the Windward Islands. The cuisine will also not disappoint: have a taste of the rum that they distill from the local sugar cane or chocolate from the cocoa plantation. A truly wonderful cruise!

Why this cruise?

• The great variety of the ABC Islands – whether it’s the colourful underwater world, colonial gabled houses or a rainforest hike to the Divi Divi trees

• Sail off the Lesser Antilles • Enjoy the Caribbean with all your senses, whether it’s on the spice island of Grenada or at a chocolate and rum tasting

• Enjoy Caribbean flair on white sandy beaches lined with palm trees 30

Aruba, Oranjestad

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Sandy Ground (Anguilla) Philipsburg (St. Martin)

Gustavia (St. Barthélemy) Charlestown (Nevis)

CARIBBEAN SEA

ABC ISLANDS Oranjestad (Aruba) Willemstad (Curaçao)

Kralendijk (Bonaire)

Port Elizabeth (Bequia)

St. George’s (Grenada)

Terre-de-Haut (Guadeloupe) LESSER ANTILLES Rodney Bay (St. Lucia)

Charlotteville (Tobago)

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Route K1

Itinerary Day Port 1 Willemstad

Country/Island ABC Islands/Curaçao

Arrive -

Depart Excursion options 11:30 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Relaxation at sea.

3

Oranjestad

ABC Islands/Aruba

7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Morning island tour to see the most beautiful parts of Aruba.

In the afternoon, you will explore the colourful underwater world on a snorkelling trip.

4

Kralendijk

ABC Islands/Bonaire 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Morning island tour of Bonaire with a stop at the Washington Slagbaai National Park. Afternoon Jeep ride through the mangrove forests in Lac Bay National Park and swim stop at the beach.

6

St. George’s

Grenada

7

Charlotteville Trinidad and Tobago/ 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning snorkelling trip to the beautiful Angel Reef.

Tobago In the afternoon you will experience Tobago’s “chocolate side” on a visit to a cocoa plantation with tasting.

8

Port Elizabeth St. Vincent and the Grenadines/Bequia

8:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Exclusive day trip to the impressive and picturesquely located private island of Mustique or experience the Caribbean flair on a catamaran tour to the beach of Isle à Quatre.

9

Rodney Bay

Saint Lucia

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Island tour in an open-top bus with a stop at the colourful market of Castries.

10

Terre-deHaut

Lesser Antilles/ Îles des Saintes/ Guadeloupe

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning discovery tour of Terre-de-Haut with a visit to Fort Napoléon. In the afternoon you will experience Caribbean pleasure at a rum and chocolate tasting or a kayak tour.

11

Charlestown

Lesser Antilles/ Nevis

Gustavia

Windward Islands/ Saint-­Barthélemy

7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Panoramic trip with a visit to Alexander Hamilton Museum or exclusive boat trip to do some deep-sea fishing or see fauna and flora on a hike through the Nevis rainforest.

8:00 p.m.

Time to explore by yourself.

12

Gustavia

Windward Islands/ Saint-­Barthélemy

13

Sandy Ground Windward Islands/ Anguilla

7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Exclusive morning snorkelling trip by speedboat or transfer to the beautiful beach of Shoal Bay.

14

Philipsburg

7:00 a.m.

5

Relaxation at sea.

Lesser Antilles/ St. Martin

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip across the island through the rainforest with a stop at the volcanic crater Grand-Etang with visitor centre, nutmeg station and “Annandale Falls” waterfalls.

Afternoon ­Jambalaya sailing along the wonderful coast of Grenada on a schooner.

-

11:00 p.m. Morning short round trip across the Caribbean island.

Afternoon sailing trip or snorkelling trip on a catamaran.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The itinerary and excursion programme may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 40-41.

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Cuba & Caribbean

2

Caribbean highlights.

Islands. Beaches. Monuments.

from

4,499 €

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Cuba

15 days St. Martin-Santo Domingo-Santiago de Cuba​-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel 21.12.2021-04.01.2022 • 01.02.-15.02.2022 Experience the largest Caribbean island on this cruise: the Dominican Republic and Cuba. The American explorer Columbus discovered it at the end of 1492 and declared it a Spanish colony. This becomes evident on a panoramic trip around the capital city of Santo Domingo with its UNESCO-protected old town. On Cuba, historical cities await your visit. The fortress Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca in Santiago de Cuba, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a place of refuge for the rebels of the Cuban Revolution. The day trip to the tropical cities Cienfuegos and Trinidad, with their colourful city centres and splendid buildings, will be unforgettable.

Experience Havana on foot or in a vintage car, with music, dancing and a mojito in Hemingway’s favourite bar. At the end of the cruise Cozumel will welcome you into Mexico.

Why this cruise?

• Enjoy the full experience of Cuba at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve (cruise 21.12.202104.01.2022)

• The pure Cuban attitude towards life: how would you like a salsa class?

• Follow in Hemingway’s footsteps in Havana 32

Cuba, Cienfuegos

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GULF OF MEXICO Havana María la Gorda Cienfuegos Siguanea CUBA Santiago de Cuba Cozumel DOMINICAN MEXICO REPUBLIC Santo Domingo

CARIBBEAN SEA

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Philipsburg (St. Martin)

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Route K2

Itinerary Country/Island Arrive

1

Philipsburg

Lesser Antilles/ St. Martin

Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic

-

Depart

2 3

Relaxation at sea.

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip through Santo Domingo, whose old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to the botanical gardens.

Afternoon excursion to the Socoa Waterfall or prepare typical ­Dominican dishes yourself at a cooking class.

4 5

Excursion options

11:30 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cuba & Caribbean

Day Port

Relaxation at sea.

Santiago de Cuba

Cuba

7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Day trip to Santiago with a visit to the fortress Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site or day trip “In the Footsteps of the Cuban Revolution”.

7

Cienfuegos

Cuba

7:00 a.m.

8

Cienfuegos

Cuba

9

Siguanea

Cuba/Isla de la Juventud

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning excursion to Siguanea with a visit to the former prison camp.

10

María La Gorda

Cuba

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Excursion to the biosphere reserve on the Guanahacabibes peninsula.

11

Havana

Cuba

9:00 a.m.

12

Havana

Cuba

-

14

Cozumel

Mexico

7:00 a.m.

-

Day trip to the fortified city of Tulum – built on cliffs 12 metres above the sea – a testimony to the great Mayan culture or explore the colour­ful underwater world on a snorkelling trip in the Puerto Morelos Marine National Park.

15

Cozumel

Mexico

-

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

6

Relaxation at sea.

-

-

Day trip to Cienfuegos with a visit to the botanical gardens or panoramic trip with a visit to a tobacco factory.

5:00 p.m. Day trip to Trinidad or day trip to the Bay of Pigs.

-

Morning panoramic trip through fascinating Havana.

Spend your afternoon following in “Hemingway’s footsteps” and find out more about the life of the author.

11:30 p.m. In the morning discover Havana on foot.

Afternoon classic vintage car tour through Havana or Cuban dance class.

In the evening, enjoy Cuban rhythms from the 50s to modern times during a visit to the Taberna café.

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Relaxation at sea.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 40-41.

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Old World meets New World.

The great Transatlantic Route.

from

3,499 €

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Barbados

16 days Tenerife-El Hierro-Cape Verde-BarbadosGrenada-Bonaire-Curaçao 23.11.-08.12.2021 Follow the European explorers on their route to the New World. From the Canary Islands, you will first head to the Cape Verde islands situated off Africa. The barren volcano islands were the last opportunity for seafarers in the 15th and 16th century to secure supplies for what would have been for them at the time a month-long crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast, you can enjoy all amenities on board the WORLD VOYAGER and the great expanse and vastness of the ocean. Once you’ve arrived in the Caribbean, you will explore Barbados by land and by sea. Independent since 1966, the island has been heavily influenced by the British colonial period. The volcano island of Grenada is impressive with glorious waterfalls right in the heart of the rainforest. The cruise ends at the ABC Islands. Explore Bonaire on an island tour. Don’t miss the enchanting mangrove forests along the crystal-clear southern coast!

Why this cruise?

• Panoramic trip across the smallest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro

• Insider tip: Cape Verde – volcanic archipelago off the coast of Africa

• In the Caribbean sun – escape the cold winter weather in Europe

• Experience the colonial architecture on Barbados

• Follow in the tracks of the nutmeg on the “spice island” of Grenada 34

Sea turtles on the Lesser Antilles

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CANARY ISLANDS Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Estaca

Tropic of Cancer

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LESSER ANTILLES CAPE VERDE CARIBBEAN SEA Bridgetown Tarrafal ABC ISLANDS (Barbados) Willemstad São Filipe (Curaçao) St. George’s ATLANTIC Kralendijk (Grenada) OCEAN (Bonaire)

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Route K3

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island Arrive

23.11.21

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

24.11.21

La Estaca

Canary Islands/ 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Panoramic drive over the smallest island of the Canaries.

El Hierro

Depart

Excursion options

8:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

25.11.-26.11.2021

Cuba & Caribbean

-

Relaxation at sea.

27.11.21

Tarrafal

Cape Verde/ São Nicolau

7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning island tour through the mountains and tour through the island’s capital city of Ribeira Brava.

Afternoon hike on nature trails in the Monte Gordo National Park with a view across the island.

28.11.21

São Filipe

Cape Verde/ Fogo

7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Day trip to Chã das Caldeiras – the top of the volcano Pico do Fogo and the highest point on the Cape Verde Islands or guided tour of São Filipe with a visit to the market.

29.11.-03.12.2021

Relaxation at sea.

04.12.21 Bridgetown Barbados

1:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Panoramic tour Barbados with St. John‘s Parish Church, fishing village Batsheba and viewpoint of Mount Hillaby or boat trip along the dream beaches with snorkelling stop and possibility of turtle watching.

05.12.21

9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip across the island through the rainforest with a stop at the volcano’s crater Grand-Etang with visitor centre, nutmeg station and “Annandale Falls” waterfalls.

Afternoon Jambalaya sailing along the wonderful coast of Grenada on a schooner.

St. George’s Grenada

06.12.21 07.12.21

Relaxation at sea.

Kralendijk

ABC Islands/ Bonaire

08.12.21 Willemstad ABC Islands/ Curaçao

7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Morning island tour of Bonaire with a stop at Washington Slagbaai National Park. Afternoon jeep ride through the mangrove forests in Lac Bay National Park and swim stop at the beach.

7:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The itinerary and excursion programme may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 40-41.

Grenada, Annandale Falls

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Between America & Europe.

The great Transatlantic Route.

from

3,499 €

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Curaçao, Willemstad

16 days Curaçao-Bonaire-Grenada-BarbadosCape Verde-El Hierro-Tenerife 02.03.-17.03.2022 Pure nature on the great Transatlantic cruise from Curaçao to Tenerife. Bonaire has not only one but two attractive National Parks: Washington Slagbaai in the north, home to hundreds of iguanas, parrots and – donkeys. They were brought to the island by the Spanish and today live wild among the cacti, mangrove forests and Divi Divi trees. The Lac Bay National Park, famous for its flamingos, extends across the south of the island. The volcano island of Grenada, on the other hand, is mountainous and green throughout.

Part of the island is covered in dense rainforest. Barbados is a paradise for beach lovers and hobby divers. On the other side of the Atlantic are the Cape Verde Islands. Near black in colour, they rise up out of the waves. The surreal-looking lunar landscape of the island is fantastic for hiking and exploring. Your cruise will end at El Hierro where you can explore the smallest of the Canary Islands.

Why this cruise?

• Follow in the tracks of the nutmeg on the “spice island” of Grenada

• Experience the colonial architecture on Barbados

• In the Caribbean sun – escape the cold winter weather in Europe

• Insider tip: Cape Verde – volcanic archipelago off the coast of Africa

• Hike in the National Park on the smallest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro 36

Fogo

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CANARY ISLANDS Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Estaca

Tropic of Cancer

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LESSER ANTILLES CAPE VERDE CARIBBEAN SEA Bridgetown Tarrafal ABC ISLANDS (Barbados) Willemstad São Filipe (Curaçao) St. George’s ATLANTIC Kralendijk (Grenada) OCEAN (Bonaire)

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Route K4

Itinerary Port

Country/Island Arrive

02.03.22 Willemstad ABC Islands/ Curaçao 03.03.22 Kralendijk

ABC Islands/ Bonaire

-

Depart

Excursion options

11:30 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Morning island tour of Bonaire with a stop at Washington Slagbaai National Park.

Afternoon jeep ride through the mangrove forests in Lac Bay National Park and swim stop at the beach.

04.03.22

Relaxation at sea.

05.03.22 St. George’s Grenada

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip across the island through the rainforest with a stop off at the volcano’s crater Grand-Etang with visitor centre, nutmeg station and “Annandale Falls” waterfalls.

Afternoon ­Jambalaya sailing along the wonderful coast of Grenada on a schooner.

06.03.22 Bridgetown Barbados

7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Panoramic tour of Barbados with St. John‘s Parish Church, fishing village Batsheba and viewpoint of Mount Hillaby or boat trip along the dream beaches with snorkelling stop and possibility of turtle watching.

07.03.-11.03.2022

Relaxation at sea.

12.03.22

São Filipe

Cape Verde/ Fogo

3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Guided tour of São Filipe with a visit to the market.

13.03.22

Tarrafal

Cape Verde/ São Nicolau

7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Morning island tour through the mountains and tour through the island’s capital city of Ribeira Brava.

Afternoon hike on nature trails in the Monte Gordo National Park with views across the island.

14.03.-15.03.2022

Relaxation at sea.

16.03.22

La Estaca

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Panoramic drive across the smallest island of the Canaries El Hierro or hike through the wet forest on the Llanía route.

17.03.22

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m.

Tenerife

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The itinerary and excursion programme may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

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Bonaire coast

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Cuba & Caribbean

Day

The magic of Central America: Mayan temples and rainforests.

from

4,799 €

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Chichén Itzá

16 days Cozumel-Belize-Puerto Barrios-Islas de la Bahía-Colón-Cartagena-Curaçao 04.01.-19.01.2022 • 15.02.-02.03.2022 Discover Central America like never before! Stop off at eight countries on this special cruise. Before the conquest by the Spanish, the Mayans had built an impressive kingdom. Deserted cities such as Chichén Itzá in Mexico and Quiriguá in Guatemala with their huge temples and artistic stone steles, give an idea of the power the rulers enjoyed at the time. Honduras captivates with its unique nature, while the Caribbean island of San Andrés is where privateer history really comes alive. In Costa Rica, a day trip to the dense jungle awaits. See leopards, sloths and crocodiles in their natural habitat. At the Miraflores Locks in Panama, you can admire the Panama Canal up close, a real masterpiece of engineering. The Colombian city of Cartagena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America.

Why this cruise?

• The secrets of the Mayans across Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras

• The legacy of a highly developed culture: Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, Quiriguá, Tikal and Copán

• Lots of variety with bathing, snorkelling, sailing and hiking along the Caribbean cost of Central America

• Belize – a jewel of the Caribbean • The Panama Canal, the construction project of the century

• Cartagena – one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America 38

Colourful old town of Cartagena

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GULF OF MEXICO Progreso Cozumel MEXICO Mahahual Roatán Belize City (Islas de la Bahía) BELIZE GUATEMALA Puerto Puerto Barrios CARIBBEAN SEA Cortés

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ABC ISLANDS

HONDURAS San Andrés

Willemstad (Curaçao)

Puerto Limón

COSTA RICA

Cartagena

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Colón PANAMA

COLOMBIA

Route K5

Itinerary Day 1

Port Cozumel

Country/Island Arrive Mexico -

2

Cozumel

Mexico

3

Progreso

Mexico

8:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Day trip to one of the most famous archaeological sites: Chichén Itzá – a landmark of the artistic Mayan architecture or day trip to Uxmal – the city of magicians followed by a visit to the chocolate museum and a Mayan ceremony.

5

Mahahual

Mexico

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the Mayans – insight into the present-day life of the Mayans, a mix of tradition and modernity. Mexican afternoon with a Salsa cooking and dance lesson in a restaurant on the beach.

6

Belize City

Belize

7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning propeller boat trip through the mangrove forest followed by traditional dance and drum music by Garifuna Caribbean Indians.

Afternoon boat trip on the Belize River with wildlife observation.

7

Puerto Barrios Guatemala

7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the Mayan site Quiriguá with the largest carved stelae in the Mayan world and museum visit. In the afternoon, enjoy the mangrove forest during an excursion to the hidden Ensenada Verde Bay.

8

Puerto Cortés Honduras

7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Day trip to the great Mayan ruins of Copán or get to know the country and its people on a day trip to Yojoa Lake and Pulhapanzak Waterfall with a visit to the famous Guamilito market in San Pedro Sula.

9

Roatán

Honduras/Islas 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning island tour with a visit to the botanical gardens and butterfly de la Bahía garden, as well as West End Village, a Caribbean village that has been preserved in its original state. Afternoon with the glass-bottom boat to explore the colourful underwater world of Roatán.

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San Andrés

Columbia/ San Andrés

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Puerto Limón Costa Rica

7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Explore Costa Rica‘s animal and plant-rich Veragua rainforest from the water, land and air on a day trip.

13

Colón

Panama

8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Excursion to the unique Miraflores Locks with a visit to the interactive Panama Canal visitor centre or sightseeing tour through modern Panama City and tour around the colonial quarter.

14

Cartagena

Colombia

3:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. City tour/walk through the most beautiful colonial city in South America with a visit to San-Felipe Fort or enjoy the sunset in Cartagena Bay with traditional music and folklore on a boat trip.

12:30 p.m. Snorkelling in the Puerto Morelos Marine National Park.

4

Relaxation at sea.

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Relaxation at sea.

8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Island tour with a visit to “Cave of Morgan” cave, named after the privateer Sir Henry Morgan, as well as wonderful beaches and bays.

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Excursion options Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Relaxation at sea.

Willemstad

ABC Islands/ Curaçao

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor. The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director.

Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 40-41.

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Cuba & Caribbean

-

Depart -

Combination tip: Route K1 with Route K2

Mexico, fortified city of Tulum

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

14 days

15 days

Cruise route

Curaçao-St. Martin (K1)

St. Martin-Cozumel (K2)

08.12.-21.12.2021 1 • 19.01.-01.02.2022 1

21.12.2021-04.01.2022 1 • 01.02.-15.02.2022 1

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code

30

32

CGS-WVO

SMC-WVO

Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Cruise price 21.12.2021-04.01.2022

Cruise price 01.02.-15.02.2022

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

4,749

5,599

5,099

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

6,099

7,099

6,579

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

6,549

7,599

7,049

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

8,199

9,499

8,849

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

9,299

10,799

10,049

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

9,999

11,599

10,799

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

6,549

7,599

7,049

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable Panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

6,799

7,899

7,329

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

7,249

8,399

7,799

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

7,499

8,699

8,079

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

8,729

10,099

9,399

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

10,699

12,399

11,549

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

1,949 / 3,249

2,099 / 3,499

2,099 / 3,499

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expeditions, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+60%

+60%

+60%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-600

-600

-600

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-400

-400

-400

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-200

-200

-200

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

-600

-600

-600

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Route K1

Route K2

Classic beverage package during the cruise

Additional services

377

406

Premium beverage package during the cruise

637

686

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

40

Example calculation Route K3 in category HD

Prices include the following services

4,299 €

less discounts Ultra Early Booking

- 800 €

plus additional services Classic beverage package

+ 435 €

Travel price per person =

3.934 €

Your savings per person

800 €

• Ocean cruise in an outside cabin –

• nicko cruise director and local tour

sea view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, option for a light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus served at the table or selected themed buffets - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and individual on-board lectures • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

Travel price per person in Euro 16 days

16 days

16 days

Cruise route

Tenerife-Curaçao (K3)

Curaçao-Tenerife (K4)

Cozumel- Curaçao (K5)

23.11.-08.12.2021 1

02.03.-17.03.2022 1

04.01.-19.01.2022 • 15.02.-02.03.2022

34

36

38

SBC-WVO

CBS-WVO

CGC-WVO

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Cruise price

Cruise price

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

4,299

4,299

5,599

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

5,299

5,299

7,099

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

6,099

6,099

7,599

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

7,599

7,599

9,499

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

8,829

8,829

10,799

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

9,259

9,259

11,599

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

6,099

6,099

7,599

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

6,519

6,519

7,899

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

7,069

7,069

8,399

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

7,479

7,479

8,699

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

8,599

8,599

10,099

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

10,199

10,199

12,399

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

2,249 / 3,749

2,249 / 3,749

2,249 / 3,749

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expeditions, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+30%

+30%

+60%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-800

-800

-800

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-400

-400

-400

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-200

-200

-200

-600 (also with Route T2)

-600 (also with Route T3)

-600

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

Cuba & Caribbean

Trip duration

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route K3

Route K4

Route K5

The classic beverage package during the cruise

435

435

435

The premium beverage package during the cruise

735

735

735

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German language for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers. Note for Dominican Republic (Route K2): For entry, you will need two free pages in your passport, which face each other.

Note for Cuba (Route K2): You will need tourist cards to enter Cuba provided that the stay is for no longer than 30 days. This must be applied for at the embassy before the cruise. Note for Mexico (Route K2+K5): Tourists who travel to Mexico are given a tourist card upon entry (called the “FMM”). When crossing the border, the card is stamped and the validity period is entered. The tourist card should be kept safe and must be presented when leaving Mexico. Note for Costa Rica (Route K5): For entry, you will need one free page in your passport. Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

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Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira Europe’s islands in the Atlantic It was the early seafarers who discovered the charm of the Flower Island of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Enjoying persistently good weather, the Islands of Eternal Spring became the turnstile between the old and the new world, captivating people with the contrast between colourful plant varieties, imposing volcanic landscapes and sprawling dunes. Immerse yourself in Morocco’s urban life.

The markets of Casablanca, the fairy-tale world of Marrakesh and the old town of Safi await with warm-hearted people, exotic dishes and the unique Moroccan architecture.

Come with us in 2021 to the Azores for the first time. The rugged islands in the Atlantic are incredibly varied: steep cliffs, thermal springs, volcano lakes, densely forested green hills and small, whitewashed little towns await. The secluded location has allowed a real natural paradise to emerge with many unique animal species, such as the Azores bullfinch and numerous endemic plant types.

Madeira

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6 Routes

8-12 Days from 1,899 €

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira Your cruise highlights 8 days Madeira-Azores-Madeira 8 days Madeira-Casablanca-Gran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife 8 days Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-La Gomera-Tenerife 11 days Tenerife-Safi-Madeira-La Gomera-Tenerife 11 days Tenerife-Las Palmas-Casablanca-Cádiz-Lisbon 12 days Lisbon-Azores-Madeira Prices and services

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Your cruise highlights

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

CANARY ISLANDS Island of contrasts The second smallest Canary Island, La Gomera, is green and fertile due to the trade winds in the north and is perfect for hiking. The Garajonay National Park in particular is a popular excursion destination and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A circular walk takes you though the mystical cloud forest to beautiful vantage points and the tiny mountain village of Las Hayas. From Vallehermoso, you will get a fantastic panoramic view of the hilly green countryside and the sea behind it. In the south, sun worshippers really get their money‘s worth; with a mostly cloudless sky and sandy beaches, it is the perfect spot for a bit of relaxation. San Sebastián is the capital city of the small island with large plazas, where locals meet to exchange news and where children play. Christopher Columbus was said to have once replenished his water supplies at the fountain of the former customs house.

Route T2 • T3 • T4 • T5

La Gomera, San Sebastián

Mountain world meets sandy beaches Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria will surprise you with its sweeping sand dunes which are six kilometres long and up to two kilometres wide: an intact nature reserve, surrounded by a diverse mountain world. Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling capital city of Las Palmas is Bandama Natural Park. Stroll through the vineyards of Tafira up to the crater of the Caldera de Bandama. The cone can be seen from quite a distance and offers a wonderful panoramic view from its peak. The island’s capital city is not just perfect for a stroll through the old town, it also has a sandy beach “Las Canteras” stretching for several miles across Route T2 • T4 • T5 the whole bay.

Las Palmas, Cathedral Santa Ana

SPAIN Andalusian flair Cádiz in Andalusia is an old Spanish harbour city. Built on a headland, it is surrounded almost on all sides by the sea. More than 100 watch towers were traditionally used to look out for merchant and expedition ships. From Cádiz, you can visit Seville, Andalusia’s capital city. The gothic cathedral there is where you will find Christopher Columbus’ tomb. A stone’s throw away from Cádiz is Jerez de la Frontera, well known for its royal Andalusian riding school and sherry production.

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Cádiz

Corvo Praia/ Baía da Folga Lajes das Flores Praia da Vitória Horta Lajes Do Pico Ponta Delgada THE AZORES Vila Do Porto

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Route T1 Madeira-Azores-Madeira Route T2 Madeira-Casablanca-Gran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife Route T3 Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-La Gomera-Tenerife Route T4 Tenerife-Safi-Madeira-La Gomera-Tenerife Route T5 Tenerife-Las Palmas-Casablanca-Cádiz-Lisbon Route T6 Lisbon-Azores-Madeira

PORTUGAL Lisbon Portimão

SPAIN Cádiz Tangier

MADEIRA Funchal

Porto Santo Casablanca Safi MOROCCO

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Arrecife Puerto del Rosario Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Black volcanic rock & cacti

“La Isla Bonita”

Timanfaya National Park on the island of Lanzarote offers a unique experience of nature. You will see huge lava fields and look into deep lava valleys, from which volcanic cones protrude. This lava landscape is unique in Europe. You will feel the rising heat from the earth as you journey through the fields and valleys up to the edge of open volcanic craters. The wonderful cacti garden of the artist César Manrique is laid out like an amphitheatre. On around 5,000 square metres, you will find 1,400 different types of cacti. The green plants, the blue sky and the black volcano stone provide a unique colour contrast. A place where art, architecture and nature come together in perfect harmony.

Route T2 • T3 • T4 • T5

La Palma, the fifth largest of the Canary Islands, will impress you with its rustic rocks, laurel forests, roaring waterfalls and fantastic volcanoes, such as the Teneguía and the volcano ridge Cumbre Vieja. Go on a hike through the Caldera de Taburiente National Park along the edge of the crater and enjoy the view of the neighbouring islands. The green island is just 417 kilometres away from the Moroccan coast and the climate is mild all year round. The island capital city of Santa Cruz de la Palma on the east coast invites you to take a stroll through its narrow lanes past the historic colonial houses. Cafés and restaurants offer homemade tapas and wine. The locals also call the island “La Isla Bonita” – the beautiful island.

Route T5

PORTUGAL The Flower Island in the Atlantic Madeira will surprise you with its diverse and breath-taking countryside. Picturesque fishing villages, fantastic views of the steep coasts over bizarre rock formations and roaring waterfalls set the scene. The island’s capital city of Funchal offers sights including the Sé Cathedral and the market hall, where you can buy everything from exotic fruits to colourful flowers and fresh fish. In the Jardim Botânico, the botanical gardens, you will not only find a multiplicity of exotic plants, you will also be able to enjoy a beautiful view across the island.

Route T1 • T2 • T3 • T4 • T6

Typical little houses on Madeira

The small neighbouring island of Porto Santo is quieter. Eiland, called the “Ilha Dourada” (golden island) by the locals due to its bright yellow stone, was once home to Christopher Columbus.

Today, it’s a real insider’s tip, particularly for swimmers and nature lovers.

Route T3 • T6

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Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Santa Cruz de La Palma CANARY ISLANDS San Sebastián de La Gomera

Marrakesh, Menara Garden

MOROCCO Moorish style meets art deco The word Casablanca means “The White House”, but it has become a white city. This harbour city is the largest in Morocco with more than three million inhabitants.

Founded in the 8th century, this settlement has always been disputed. Portuguese, Spaniards and French joined its inhabitants. The cityscape is dominated by the great Hassan II mosque with space for 25,000 faithful worshippers and a minaret of 210 metres in height, the tallest of its kind in the Islamic world. The city is also home to Moroccan Jews, who run over 300 synagogues. The bustling Boulevard de la Corniche snakes along the coast. Rabat, its neighbour on the Atlantic coast, is the seat of the government and the King’s residence. Rabat has been a Route T2 • T4 • T5 UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012.

Oriental magic From the harbour city of Safi, the route leads you to Marrakesh. Here, you will find mosques, labyrinthine streets through the medina, magical palaces, secret gardens and bustling souks. The medina sells traditional clothing, pottery, woodcarvings and jewellery. On the central square Djema el Fna, donkey carts and mopeds make their way between food stalls. Artists, fortune tellers and snake charmers hope to arouse your curiosity. It evokes oriental magic like something out of a fairy tale. In addition, the UNESCO city also has its elegant side with mosaics, decorated wooden portals and spring founRoute T2 • T4 • T5 tains in quiet inner courtyards.

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Colourful offerings at a souk

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/canaries

The nearby city of Tétouan is the summer residence of the Moroccan king Mohammed VI. Its completely white Medina with winding lanes and traditional architecture has been named a Route T5 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

THE AZORES The Islands of the Hawks Situated almost halfway to the American mainland are the Azores.

First discovered in the early 15th century by Portuguese seafarers, these islands belong to Portugal. They named the archipelago “Ilhas dos Açores”, Islands of the Hawks. It later transpired that they are actually buzzards living on the Azores. Never­theless, the name stuck. The Azores are a paradise for nature lovers. As well as the numerous hydrangeas that have found the ideal habitat on the volcanic soil, you will find numerous endemic plants and animals here. With a little luck, you will see the Azores noctule or Monteiro’s storm petrels.

Route T1 • T6

On Terceira you will experience an exciting blend of volcanic landscapes, fantastic bathing bays and little Portuguese towns. The colourful capital of the island, Angra do Heroísmo, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its extraordinary role in maritime trade between the Old and the New World.

Route T6

Culinary highlights São Miguel is the largest of the nine Azores and its special climate even allows for the cultivation of tea in Europe’s only plantation.

On the island, formed from volcanos, you can admire waterfalls und crater lakes. A special feature of the local cuisine is the preparation of dishes on the hot volcanic steam, like the exquisite Cozido, a traditional stew.

Route T1 • T6

A paradise for whales The island of Pico is dominated by the over 2,300-metrehigh volcano Ponta do Pico. The volcano, which is still active, is also Portugal’s highest mountain. It formed the island over 250,000 years ago, blessing it with fertile volcanic soil, on which excellent wine is grown. The island’s viticulture was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The coasts of Pico are world-famous for whale watching. Here, dolphins, pilot whales and even sperm whales cavort around, welcoming visitors.

Route T1 • T6

European seafaring history

Azores, lighthouse on Terceira

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Tangier is situated in the far northwest of Morocco on the Straits of Gibraltar. The city has always been a crucible of different cultures. The Anglican church of St. Andrew was built in Moorish style and the city itself boasts a surprising number of European and Mediterranean building styles. The Cave of Hercules is worth seeing: according to legend, Hercules sought refuge in this cave; in fact it was inhabited in the sixth millennium before Christ.

Wild Atlantic islands volcanic origins.

from

2,199 €

*

Azores, São Miguel

8 days Madeira-Azores-Madeira 09.11.-16.11.2021 From Ponta Delgada, the capital of the island São Miguel, you will go to the imposing crater lake Lagoa do Fogo and the enchanting waterfall Caldeira Velha. At the Furnas Lake, the traditional stew Cozido is cooked over volcano steam. A panoramic trip with a visit to a former volcano vent is ideal for getting to know the Azores island Graciosa. It is a UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve and captivates with wild nature and a distinctive cave system. The little island of Pico is the perfect departure point for a boat trip, on which you can observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy unique impressions of the Azores and the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic. Round off your Azores journey with a Jeep safari across the sunny island of Santa Maria.

Why this cruise?

• “Island hopping” on the Azores • See the flora and fauna of the archipelago up close on a Jeep safari on Santa Maria

• High chance of observing whales and dolphins • Explore one of the largest lava caves in the world 48

Whales off the island of Pico

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

Praia Horta Lajes Do Pico THE AZORES

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

Ponta Delgada

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

Vila Do Porto

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

ATLANTIC OCEAN

100 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

MADEIRA Funchal

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island

09.11.

Funchal

Portugal/ Madeira

Arrive -

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10.11.

Relaxation at sea.

11.11.

Ponta Delgada

Azores/ São Miguel

9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Island tour with crater lake Lagoa do Fogo and one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island – Caldeira Velha or day trip to the Furnas Lake where the traditional “Cozido” stew is prepared with natural volcanic steam and a visit to the city in the volcanic crater: Furnas.

12.11.

Praia

Azores/Graciosa

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Panoramic trip with a visit to the volcanic vent Furna do Enxofre, one of the largest lava caves in the world, and a museum visit.

13.11.

Horta Azores/Faial Lajes do Pico Azores/Pico

7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. In the morning, time to explore by yourself.

2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Afternoon boat trip along the coast with whale watching.

14.11.

Vila Do Porto Azores/ Santa Maria

11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Explore the “sunny island” on a Jeep safari along hidden trails.

15.11.

16.11.

Relaxation at sea.

Funchal

Portugal/Madeira 8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The itinerary and excursion programme may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Madeira, Funchal

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

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Route T1

Fascinating contrasts. Madeira.

Morocco. Canary Islands.

from

1,899 €

*

Casablanca, Hassan II mosque

8 days Madeira-Casablanca-Safi-LanzaroteGran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife 16.11.-23.11.2021 A cruise full of contrasts: immerse yourself in Morocco’s urban, Arabic life. Casablanca and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rabat come up trumps with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. In Safi, you will enter one of the country’s oldest medinas. The cruise then continues onto the Canary Islands, the islands of eternal spring. Experience magnificent nature away from the tourist centres, for example in the Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote or on a hike up to the Bandama volcano’s crater on Gran Canaria with an excellent wine tasting session. Take a walk on La Gomera, the second smallest of the Canary Islands, through the Garanojay National Park, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Why this cruise?

• Escape from autumn back at home: Madeira, Morocco and the Canary Islands

• UNESCO World Heritage Site – the old sultan city of Rabat

• Experience the tales from the 1,001 nights in Morocco

• Explore the lava and moonscapes of Lanzarote 50

Gran Canaria, Bandama Crater

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! ** With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

MADEIRA Funchal

Casablanca Safi MOROCCO

ATLANTIC OCEAN

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

Santa Cruz de Tenerife CANARY ISLANDS San Sebastián de La Gomera

100 €

Arrecife

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island

16.11.

Funchal

Portugal/ Madeira

Arrive -

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

17.11.

Relaxation at sea.

18.11.

Casablanca

Morocco

7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning sightseeing tour through the Moroccan metropolis of Casablanca with its impressive Hassan II mosque.

In the afternoon, see Morocco up close on a visit to the Dar Al Ala Museum (House of Music) and a stroll through the market or take a day trip to Rabat.

19.11.

Safi

Morocco

7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Tour through the old town of Safi with a visit to the souk.

20.11.

Arrecife

Canary Islands/ Lanzarote

2:00 p.m.

21.11.

Las Palmas

Canary Islands/ Gran Canaria

9:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Morning hike to the Bandama crater and a visit to a vineyard with a wine tasting session.

Afternoon excursion to the south of Gran Canaria with the impressive dunes of Maspalomas.

22.11.

San Sebastián

Canary Islands/ La Gomera

9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip across the second smallest Canary Island.

Afternoon forest hike in the Garajonay National Park.

23.11.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

8:00 a.m.

10:00 p.m.

-

Lanzarote island tour with a visit to Timanfaya National Park and its impressive volcanic landscape.

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Lanzarote, Arrecife

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

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Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Route T2

On the sunny islands of the Atlantic.

Madeira & Canary Islands in depth.

from

1,899 €

*

Madeira

8 days Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-FuerteventuraLa Gomera-Tenerife 17.03.-24.03.2022 • 03.04.-10.04.2022 On this cruise you will get to know the varietythat this southwestern European island has to offer. First, you will make a detour from Tenerife to the Portuguese island of Porto Santo, where you can enjoy a round trip, go hiking and taste fine wine. On the panoramic trip across the Flower Island of Madeira you will be delighted by the colourfulness and diverse range of plants. Back on the Canary Islands, you will get to know the imposing volcanic landscape of Lanzarote. Fuerteventura and La Gomera will also impress you with their bizarre countryside landscape. Visit an Aloe Vera plantation and enjoy tasting the products of a goat farm. A wonderful voyage of discovery for all the senses.

Why this cruise?

• Porto Santo: Madeira’s little neighbour • The variety offered by the Canary Islands with their numerous national parks and different ecosystems

• A mix of wide beaches and volcanic rock: Fuerteventura and Lanzarote

• Enjoy unspoilt nature on La Gomera 52

Fuerteventura, Aloe Vera Plantation

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

PORTUGAL Porto Santo

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

MADEIRA

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

Funchal

200 €

ATLANTIC OCEAN

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

100 €

Arrecife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Puerto del Rosario

San Sebastián de La Gomera

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

CANARY ISLANDS

Itinerary Day Port

Country/Island

1

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Arrive -

Depart

Excursion options

8:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2

Relaxation at sea.

3

Porto Santo Portugal/ 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Porto Santo island tour with a small wine tasting session Porto Santo or hike to the “Pico do Castelo”.

Funchal Portugal/Madeira 6:00 p.m.

Time to explore by yourself.

4

Funchal

Portugal/Madeira

5

Arrecife

Canary Islands/ Lanzarote

2:00 p.m.

6

Arrecife

Canary Islands/ Lanzarote

-

Puerto del Rosario

Canary Islands/ Fuerteventura

7

San Sebastián

Canary Islands/ La Gomera,

2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Panoramic trip across the second smallest of the Canary Islands.

8

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

8:00 a.m.

-

2:00 p.m. Panoramic trip across the Flower Island of Madeira.

-

Lanzarote island tour with a visit to Timanfaya National Park and its impressive volcanic landscape.

12:00 p.m. In the morning, hike far from the tourist trails through bizarre volcanic landscapes or excursion to the Mirador del Rio viewpoint and the open-air cave Jameos del Agua.

4:00 p.m. 10:00 Afternoon Fuerteventura island tour with a visit to an aloe vera p.m. plantation and a goat farm with a tasting session or explore the north in a 4x4 van with a stop at the El Caldera volcano and Playa Aguila.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

La Gomera, Roque de Agando

53

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Route T3

Impressive cities.

Unique nature.

from

2,899 €

*

Marrakech, Jamaa el Fna square

11 days Tenerife-Casablanca-Safi-MadeiraLanzarote-Gran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife 24.03.-03.04.2022 • 10.04.-20.04.2022 From Tenerife you will go straight to the lively metropolis of Casablanca. The impressive Hassan II mosque is the second largest religious building in the world with a minaret that shoots up. Then it is on to Safi with its time-honoured souk. An excursion to the magical Marrakesh is also possible. You can visit the botanical gardens on the Portuguese Flower Island of Madeira with their huge variety of different plants. On the Canary Islands of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and La Gomera, you can marvel at the impressive volcanic landscape and go on excursions into the national parks as well as short hikes.

Why this cruise?

• Ideal in spring: 11 days of sun, culture and nature

• Immerse yourself in the life of magical ­ arrakesh, the new trendy destination in M North Africa: historic spice market, former royal city and modern café bars

• Enjoy nature on the Flower Island of Madeira • Volcanic origin and UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Canary Islands 54

Madeira, botanical gardens

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

MADEIRA Funchal

Casablanca Safi MOROCCO

ATLANTIC OCEAN

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

100 €

CANARY ISLANDS Arrecife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria San Sebastián de La Gomera

Route T4

Day Port

Country/Island

1

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Arrive -

Depart

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Itinerary Excursion options

8:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2

Relaxation at sea.

3

Casablanca

Morocco

4:00 p.m.

4

Casablanca

Morocco

-

5

Safi

Morocco

-

Time to explore by yourself.

8:00 p.m. Morning sightseeing tour through the Moroccan metropolis of Casablanca with its impressive Hassan II mosque.

In the afternoon, see Morocco up close on a visit to the Dar Al Ala Museum (House of Music) and a stroll through the market.

Or a day trip to Rabat.

7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Tour through Safi’s old town with a visit to the souk or day trip to Marrakesh, the “Pearl of the South”.

6

Relaxation at sea.

7

Funchal

Portugal/Madeira 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Panoramic trip across the Flower Island of Madeira or visit to the botanical gardens.

8

Arrecife

Canary Islands/ Lanzarote

2:00 p.m.

9

Las Palmas

Canary Islands/ Gran Canaria

9:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Morning hike to the Bandama crater and a visit to a vineyard with a wine tasting session.

Afternoon excursion to the south of Gran Canaria with the impressive dunes of Maspalomas.

10

San ­Sebastián

Canary Islands/ La Gomera,

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Panoramic trip across the second smallest of the Canary Islands.

11

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

8:00 a.m.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

10:00 p.m.

-

Lanzarote island tour with a visit to Timanfaya National Park and its impressive volcanic landscape.

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

Gran Canaria, Dunes of Maspalomas

55

Volcanic world of islands and Arabic architecture.

from

2,749€

*

Tenerife, Mount Teide

11 days Tenerife-La Gomera-Las PalmasLanzarote-Casablanca-Cádiz-Portimão-Lisbon 20.04.-30.04.2022 Your trip starts in Santa Cruz on Tenerife, its capital city and one of the two capital cities on the Canary Islands, the other being Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. On La Gomera, you can enjoy a panoramic trip around the island. A forest walk leads you to the magical Garajonay National Park. On Gran Canaria, you will visit the imposing dune landscape of Maspalomas. The last stop on the Canary Islands is Lanzarote. There, the agenda includes an island tour with a visit to Timanfaya National Park. In Morocco, you will get to know the bustling metropolis on a guided tour in Casablanca. The Moroccan north with Tangier and Tétouan was already inhabited by heroes in Greek mythology. In Spain, the highlights of Seville or Jerez de la Frontera await, with sherry tasting and tapas.

The Portuguese little fishing town Portimão completes the cruise.

Why this cruise?

• A cruise following the tracks of Moorish influences

• Hike on La Gomera • Discover fairy-tale royal cities in Morocco 56

Casablanca, Hassan II mosque

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

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PORTUGAL Lisbon Portimão

SPAIN Cádiz

Tangier ATLANTIC OCEAN

Santa Cruz de La Palma

Casablanca Safi MOROCCO

400 €

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! ** With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

100 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

CANARY ISLANDS Arrecife Santa Cruz de Tenerife Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

San Sebastián de La Gomera

Itinerary Day

Country/Island Arrive

Depart

20.04. Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port

Canary Islands/ Tenerife

8:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

21.04. Santa Cruz

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 11.00 p.m. Morning tour of Santa Cruz with a drive to the La Cumbrecita La Palma viewpoint.

Afternoon excursion to the volcano’s crater in the national park and wine tasting session or day trip to the Roque del Los Muchachos and El Time with a visit to the La Zarza cultural park.

22.04. San Sebastián

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Panoramic trip across the second smallest of the Canary Islands.

La Gomera,

23.04. Las Palmas

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m.

Gran Canaria

24.04. Arrecife

Canary Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lanzarote island tour with a visit to Timanfaya National Park and its Lanzarote impressive volcanic landscape.

25.04. Safi

Morocco

-

10:00 p.m.

Excursion options

Morning excursion to the south of Gran Canaria with the impressive dunes of Maspalomas.

Afternoon hike to the Bandama crater and a visit to a vineyard with a wine tasting session.

12:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Tour through the old town of Safi with a visit to the souk.

26.04. Casablanca Morocco

9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning sightseeing tour through the Moroccan metropolis of Casablanca with its impressive Hassan II mosque or day trip to Rabat.

27.04. Tangier

Morocco

9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Excursion to see the highlights of Tangier and a visit to the Caves of Hercules or day trip to Cape Spartel and the well-known old town of Tétouan, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

28.04. Cádiz

Spain

7:00 a.m.

29.04. Portimão

Portugal

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the coastal towns of Lagos and Sagres on the Algarve.

Afternoon Jeep tour through mountains and villages of the Algarve.

30.04. Lisbon

Portugal

8:00 a.m.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

10:00 p.m.

-

Day trip to Seville or excursion to Jerez de la Frontera with sherry tasting.

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

Seville, Plaza de España

57

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Route T5

Unique nature and world of animals.

Experience the Azores in depth.

from

3,399 €

*

View from Faial to the Azores island of Pico

12 days Lisbon-Azores-Porto Santo-Madeira 29.10.-09.11.2021 Active and long-extinct volcanos, which formed the Azores thousands of years ago, have shaped and continue to shape the islands and the lives of its inhabitants. There are numerous animal and plant species that only exist here in the middle of the Atlantic. Whales and dolphins play all year round off the coasts of these islands. Still not convinced? One of the best wines in Portugal grows on the island of Pico and Angra do Heroísmo, and the capital city of Terceira is listed as a World Heritage Site. The island of Porto Santo has a kilometre-long, bright yellow sandy beach, which is said to have a healing effect. Experience a cruise from lively Lisbon to the green Azores, culminating at the Flower Island of Madeira.

Why this cruise?

• Experience the whole variety of the Azores • Hike with spectacular views • Explore the smallest islands of the Azores: Corvo and Flores

• Visit one of the largest lava caves in the world • High chance of observing whales and dolphins • Porto Santo – a beach like paradise • Madeira – flower island in the middle of the Atlantic 58

Terceria, Angra do Heroísmo

* With 600 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

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600 €

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Corvo Praia/ Baía da Folga Lajes das Flores Praia da Vitória Horta Lajes Do Pico Ponta Delgada THE AZORES Vila Do Porto

ATLANTIC OCEAN

PORTUGAL Lisbon

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! **

MADEIRA Funchal

With our Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

Porto Santo

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island Arrive

Depart

29.10.

Lisbon

Portugal

7:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

-

30.10.-31.10.

01.11.

Ponta Delgada

02.11.

Praia

03.11.

Corvo

Excursion options Relaxation at sea.

Azores/ São Miguel

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Island tour with the crater lake Lagoa do Fogo and one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island – Caldeira Velha or day trip to the Furnas Lake where the traditional “Cozido” stew is prepared with natural volcanic steam and a visit to the city in the volcanic crater: Furnas.

Azores/Graciosa 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip with a visit to the volcanic vent Furna do Azores/Graciosa Enxofre, one of the largest lava caves in the world, and museum Baía Da Folga 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. visit.

Time to make your own discoveries in the afternoon.

Azores/Corvo Azores/Flores

Lajes das Flores 04.11.

Horta Azores/Faial Lajes do Pico Azores/Pico

05.11.

Praia da Vitória

06.11.

Vila Do Porto Azores/ Santa Maria

7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Afternoon island tour across one of the smallest Azores islands with a stop off at the volcano’s crater Caldeirão and tour of Vila do Porto.

3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Time to make your own discoveries in the afternoon.

7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. In the morning, time to explore by yourself.

2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Afternoon boat trip along the coast with whale watching.

Azores/Terceira 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning round trip across the most westerly island of the Azores Terceira.

Afternoon historical tour in the capital city of Angra do Heroísmo or hike along the vineyards and coastal forests of Agualva.

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Explore the “sunny island” on a Jeep safari across hidden trails or on a day trip with panoramic trip and visit to the Fort of São Brás and the “red desert” Barreiro da Faneca.

07.11.

Relaxation at sea.

08.11.

Porto Santo Portugal/ Porto Santo Funchal Portugal/ Madeira

09.11.

Funchal

9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Island tour across the small island of Porto Santo with wine tasting session.

6:00 p.m.

Time to explore by yourself.

Portugal/ Madeira

-

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The itinerary and excursion programme may be adapted and supplemented with Zodiac trips, depending on official approvals and weather conditions.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 60-61.

59

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

Route T6

Combination tip: Route T2 with Route K3

La Gomera, view over Tenerife

(see p. 34)

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

8 days

8 days

8 days

Cruise route

Madeira-Madeira (T1)

Madeira-Tenerife (T2)

Tenerife-Tenerife (T3)

09.11.-16.11.2021

16.11.-23.11.2021 1

17.03.-24.03.2022 1 • 03.04.-10.04.2022

48

50

52

MAM-WVO

MLS-WVO

SCS-WVO

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Cruise price

Cruise price

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

2,599

2,299

2,299

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

3,399

3,099

3,099

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

3,699

3,399

3,399

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

4,599

4,299

4,299

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

5,229

4,929

4,929

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

5,599

5,299

5,299

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

3,699

3,399

3,399

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

3,799

3,499

3,499

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

4,029

3,729

3,729

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

4,099

3,799

3,799

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

4,899

4,599

4,599

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

5,999

5,699

5,699

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

1,049 / 1,749

1,049 / 1,749

1,049 / 1,749

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+60%

+30%

+30%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-400

-400

-400

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-200

-200

-200

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-100

-100

-100

-200

-600 with Route K3, -200 for other cruises

-600 with Route K4, -200 for other cruises

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route T1

Route T2

The classic beverage package during the cruise

203

203

Route T3 203

The premium beverage package during the cruise

343

343

343

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

60

Example calculation

Prices include the following services

Route T4 in category HD

• Ocean cruise in an outside cabin –

less discounts Ultra Early Booking

- 400 €

plus additional services Classic beverage package

+ 290 €

Travel price per person

= 3,189 €

Your savings per person

400 €

• nicko cruise director and local tour

sea view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, optional light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus or selected themed buffets are served at the table - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

Trip duration

11 days

11 days

12 days

Cruise route

Tenerife-Tenerife (T4)

Tenerife-Lisbon (T5)

Lisbon-Madeira (T6)

24.03.-03.04.2022 • 10.-20.04.2022 1

20.04.-30.04.2022 1

29.10.-09.11.2021

54

56

58

SLC-WVO

SCL-WVO

LAM-WVO

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Cruise price

Cruise price

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

3,299

3,149

3,999

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

4,479

4,279

5,229

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

4,899

4,699

5,699

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

6,199

5,999

7,099

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

7,099

6,899

8,049

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

7,629

7,429

8,599

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

4,899

4,699

5,699

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

4,999

4,799

5,849

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

5,399

5,199

6,199

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

5,499

5,299

6,299

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

6,629

6,429

7,549

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

8,199

7,999

9,229

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

1,499 / 2,499

1,499 / 2,499

1,649 / 2,749

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+30%

+30%

+60%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-400

-400

-600

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-200

-200

-400

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-100

-100

-200

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

-200

-200

-200

Cabin category

Canary Islands, Azores & Madeira

3,299 €

Children up to age 4 **

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route T4

Route T5

The classic beverage package during the cruise

290

290

Route T6 319

The premium beverage package during the cruise

490

490

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Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

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Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German language for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers. Entry requirements: a valid passport for Routes T2, T4 and T5, passports must be valid for at least another 6 months after the end of the trip. Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

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Mediterranean Picturesque islands, magnificent cities and diverse cultures A journey through the Mediterranean takes you to the roots of European history.

The Phoenicians began maritime trade long before our calendar system was born and with the Greeks and Romans came culture. In Andalucia, you’ll find the tracks of the Moors, who left their mark in masterpieces made out of stone, marble and colour. You’ll come across history and tradition throughout the Mediterranean region.

The western Mediterranean is at its best with its varied range of flora and fauna.

Picturesque islands abound with beautiful harbours and historic cities. See the whitewashed houses of the Balearic Islands, the stony shores of the northern and western regions and the scattered islands in the sea with their turquoise blue bays.

You’ll meet all manner of people along the different Mediterranean coasts: Spaniards, Frenchmen, Italians and the inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea islands!

You’ll come across completely different mentalities, which is why this famous stretch of water is so interesting and so surprising.

Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square

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4 Routes

8 Days from 1,799 €

Mediterranean Your cruise highlights 8 days Porto-Lisbon-Málaga-Ibiza-Palma de Mallorca 8 days Palma de Mallorca-Corsica-Sicily-Valletta 8 days Valletta-Amalfi-Rome-Florence-Monte Carlo-Nice 8 days Nice-Sète-Barcelona-Gibraltar-Cádiz-Lisbon Prices and services

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Your cruise highlights

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

Barcelona, Park Güell

SPAIN Following in Gaudí’s footsteps The Catalonian city is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Nine buildings in Barcelona are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They include the architectural wonder by Antoni Gaudí – the Basílica de la Sagrada Família. He only lived in the house of God from 1883 up until his death in 1926. It was only in 2010 that the German pope Benedikt was able to consecrate it. The façade of this five-aisled basilica is remarkable. He also, however, created a stately town house, Palau Güell, and Park Güell in a mountain ridge to the north of Barcelona. A walk along the entertainment mile Las Ramblas is a must, where you will find hundreds of tapas bars with typical Spanish specialities.

Route M8

A splash of colour and more

Valencia

Paella, the world’s most famous rice dish, was invented in Valencia. The impressive Cathedral, home of the Holy Grail, rises up between the narrow lanes of the old town.

The Museo Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts) stands out among the countless museums in the city. In contrast to this is the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències – the futuristic buildings of the science park make it look as if spaceships have landed in the former river Route M8 bed of the Turia.

Three millennia of history Cartagena lies in a deep bay and the entrance by ship is spectacular. The city wall is still there, forts with old cannons stand on two rocky slopes. Near the harbour, the leafy Heroes’ Square commemorates those who fell in the Spanish-American War. You can see the ruins of the cathedral, which was destroyed during the Civil War, as well as those of a Roman amphitheatre.

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Route M5 Porto-Lisbon-Málaga-Ibiza-Palma de Mallorca Route M6 Palma de Mallorca-Corsica-Sicily-Valletta Route M7 Valletta-Amalfi-Rome-Florence-Monte Carlo-Nice Route M8 Nice-Sète-Barcelona-Gibraltar-Cádiz-Lisbon

FRANCE ATLANTIC OCEAN

MONACO Monte Carlo Nice

Sète

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Valencia

SARDINIA Ibiza

Lisbon Cartagena Cádiz

CORSICA Ajaccio

Barcelona

Porto

Portofino Pisa Florence Livorno

Mahón BALEARIC ISLANDS Palma de Cagliari Mallorca MEDITERRANEAN

Málaga

Amalfi

Taormina (Naxos) Palermo SICILY Syracuse Gozo Valletta MALTA Mediterranean

Gibraltar

Civitavecchia Rome ITALY

In Pablo Picasso’s footsteps Málaga on the Costa del Sol was first a harbour city and then developed into a seaside resort. The Alcazaba, the city wall, and the ruins of the Castillo de Gibralfaro come towering out of the cityscape. These have their origins in the era of the Moorish occupation. The largest church is the renaissance cathedral.

Its nickname is “La Manquita”, the one-armed. Its second tower was never completed. The famous painter and graphic artist Pablo Picasso is the city’s most prominent son. His heirs donated more than 200 of his works to the city. The small streets with their cafes and boutiques in the old town area are a wonderful Route M5 setting for a stroll.

Málaga

Islamic architecture The Alhambra, the massive and magnificent city castle, sprawls over Sabikah Hill above Granada. In front of it lies the remarkable Generalife Summer Palace. Alhambra means “red castle”, referring to the reddish outer walls. This “city in a city” was already being modified as early as the 9th century. It has been changed extensively over the centuries. The Castle Hill was already inhabited as an upper town in pre-Roman times. It rose to splendour during the reign of the caliphate, when Moorish rulers dominated southern Spain. In 1492, the Catholic Monarchs recaptured the region and protected the Alhambra with a towered city wall. The Alhambra, with its magnificent palaces, gardens and countless beautiful fountains, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Route M5

Alhambra

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Cádiz, Plaza de San Juan de Dios

Andalusian flair Cádiz, the old harbour city in Andalusia, is almost completely enclosed by the sea. It was an important trading town in the 16th century and later it became the seat of the Spanish navy.

Cádiz has more than a hundred watchtowers, which define the cityscape. The famous Torre Tavira is a popular photo motif. Ship movements could be monitored from the towers. The cathedral, which dates from the 18th century, is right on the shore.

Route M5 • M8

BALEARIC ISLANDS The beauty & variety of the Balearic Islands Dalt Vila, the name for the historical old town of Ibiza Town, features the gothic Santa María Cathedral and a fortress from the renaissance period. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The imposing entrance to the old town leads from the port out over a drawbridge, past massive walls and to statues from the Roman times. Winding alleyways alternate with the city wall, which can be reached via steps, with the best vantage points.

Mahón (Maó in Catalan) is the capital of the Balearic Island of Menorca. The harbour with four islands looks like a fjord and is the second largest natural harbour in the world. The city’s architecture is heavily influenced by the English. Idyllic villages and fishing villages feature in the contemplative landscape of Route M5 this green island.

Ibiza Town

GREAT BRITAIN English pubs and Spanish sun The peninsula of Gibraltar almost feels like you are in a small English town. There are cosy pubs, red telephone boxes and the typical British letterboxes. Only the weather is better – with almost 2,800 hours of sunshine each year, it’s a great place to explore. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar with its cheeky animal residents or Gorham’s Cave, which was once inhabited by Neanderthals and is now an important archaeological site. In 2016 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route M8

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Gibraltar

FRANCE

ITALY

City of water

La Dolce Vita

Sète, situated on a headland in the Mediterranean off the French mainland, is similar to Venice with canals running through it.

Even the city centre is a canal, the Canal Royal. The city has twelve bridges, five of which are drawbridges. The “Haut” quarter stretches out over the 183 metre-high city hill made of wonderful limestone. From here, you can get some great panoramic views of the region. From Sète, the Canal du Midi connects the Mediterranean with the big city of Toulouse. The canal is 241 kilometres long and runs with numerous sluices between the Pyrenees and the French Massif Central, past cypresses, vineyards and small picturesque villages. The construction of the canal in the 17th century has been described as a magnificent man-made piece of work.

Route M8

Houses painted in different colours line the coast of Portofino.

A cosy jetty, a charming square, steep slopes above stacked into dozens of terraces, small churches, narrow lanes, souvenir shops – this is Portofino. And in the evening, the harbour square scrubs up very nicely. Portofino is dedicated to the sweet life.

This fishing village has become a luxury enclave. Perfectly styled, but still authentic.

Route M7

Monaco is an independent city state and a popular place for the rich and famous. The city district of Monte Carlo draws people in with its elegance and world-famous casino. Here in the principality, the stage is gallantly set to show both past and present.

Route M7

Mighty mountains and wild nature The island of Corsica is a mountain range in the Mediterranean with mountains rising over 2,000 metres high. Corsica belongs to France. It was occupied by foreign powers for centuries but has nevertheless retained its characteristic Italian culture. The capital of Ajaccio is also Napoleon’s hometown. The family’s former ancestral seat, the Maison Bonaparte, is a museum displaying family heirlooms. The cityscape is characterised by narrow lanes and old houses with red, orange and yellow façades. The citadel on the southwestern tip is a well-known landmark. From here, you get the best view of the port, city and the Bay of Ajaccio.

Route M6

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of Tuscany, Florence, has a wealth of masterpieces of art and architecture. It is considered the most beautiful Renaissance city. Its buildings, museums and art galleries are world-class.

The square in front of the cathedral is one of the most popular places for people to marvel at and take a stroll. The Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to 1345 is also a popular landmark. In Pisa, of course, a visit to the 56-metre-high leaning tower is a must.

Route M7

The “eternal city” More than 3,000 years of art history are concentrated in Italy’s capital. These include ancient legacies ranging from the Roman Forum, the Pantheon to the ­Colosseum, where gladiatorial fights once took place: Rome has a wealth of attractions to offer. The Vatican City, the centre of the Roman Catholic Church, is monumental in itself. You can admire many masterpieces in St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, such as Michelangelo’s frescos in the Sistine Chapel. You mustn’t miss seeing the triumphal arches as well as the numerous churches and palaces in the City of the Seven Hills.

Route M7

Rome, Colosseum

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Mediterranean

Enchanting Côte d‘Azur

The city of arts

Spectacular Amalfi Coast The Amalfi coast is called the Costa Divina (divine coast) in Italy – and with good reason! Its deep blue sea, green slopes and picturesque coastal town have been captivating visitors for generations. The little town of Amalfi clings tightly to the steep rocky coast on the Gulf of Salerno. The cathedral with its Heaven’s Cloisters (Chiostro del Paradiso) dates back to the 10th century and towers imposingly over the Mediterranean.

Route M7

In the heart of Sardinia For centuries, the Nuraghe Fortress of Barumini was considered impenetrable. The Nuraghe were the most important megalithic buildings of the Sardinian ancestors. Su Nuraxi in particular has been preserved as an archaeological settlement, although no-one knows if it was a former temple, a fortress or a dwelling with a cemetery. UNESCO has placed it under its protection. Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia, is also situated on a hill. What is striking is the castle district surrounded by a medieval wall, which occupies one part of the city. Although the city and land were occupied many times, they have remained true to themselves and their traditions.

Route M6

The Amalfi Coast

The city of kings The capital of the Italian island of Sicily and UNESCO World Heritage Site is a typical harbour city with lots of hustle and bustle particularly in busy markets such as the central street market Ballarò and the Vucciria market near the port. The imposing Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta from the 12th century and the catacombs with their spooky mummies are also worth a visit. The Norman palace in the ­centre of Palermo was the former seat of kings. The Capella Palatina with its bright and golden mosaics is part of this group of buildings. In the middle of the narrow old town is a 35-metre wide Route M6 fountain, the Fontana Pretoria.

Palermo, Cappella Palatina

Sicily’s rebuilt city The Val di Noto is an ancient administrative entity in the south-east of Sicily. Because of its late-baroque cities, the region is under the protection of UNESCO. The provincial capital is Ragusa, one of the most fascinating cities in Sicily. One of its city districts from the 17th century is preserved in its complete baroque style. It was built following a violent earthquake, which destroyed the city. The citizens decided to rebuild it in what was back then a modern but also extravagant style. Visitors stroll past proud buildings and the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, which was fully rebuilt after the destruction.

Route M6

Ragusa

Sicilian history Taormina on Sicily is a melting pot of cultures. Greeks, Romans, Saracens and Christian rulers whiled away their time in the city, each of them leaving behind great legacies. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in fact, enthusiastically reported about Taormina in his diary, the Italian Journey. He visited the Ancient Theatre and raved about the sensational view of Etna. In Taormina, numerous churches, palaces and the old city wall tell of an eventful history.

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Taormina

In the tracks of the ancient world The historic Sicilian city of Syracuse is located on the coast of the Ionian Sea. It has more ancient ruins than most other cities. The Archaeological Park of Neapolis with its Roman Amphitheatre, the Teatro Greco and the Orecchio di Dionisio, a limestone cave, are at the heart of the city. The old town centre is on its own island, which is called Ortygia. Syracuse became an important city when the Greeks dominated Sicily.

The islands’ history dates back to the first millennium BC.

Route M6

MALTA Maltese Hollywood

Gozo, Basilica of Ta‘ Pinu

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/mediterranean

Maltese coast

Old town of Syracuse

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Mediterranean

Like Malta, the small sister island of Gozo also offers a unique testimony spanning many thousands of years.

The ruins of the Ggantija temples are among the world’s most important archaeological sites from around 3600 before Christ and are, of course, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The skyline of its capital Victoria is dominated by the highly visible citadel. Admire the spectacular Basilica of Ta‘ Pinu, a stand-alone church of pilgrimage not built until the 20th century with far-reaching views over the island and out to the coast.

Gozo, just like the rugged, unspoiled nature of its small neighbouring island Comino, has also been used as a film location for numerous productions, including “Troy”, “Game of Thrones” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”.

Route M6

Nature and pleasure around the Iberian peninsula.

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2,099 €

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Alhambra

Special price for this 2021 departure

8 days Porto-Lisbon-Cádiz-Málaga-CartagenaIbiza-Menorca-Palma de Mallorca 29.09.-06.10.2021 A cruise full of highlights awaits you. Porto and Lisbon are Portugal’s flagship metropolises: bustling, aware of their traditions, self-assured and lively. The Spanish cities are visibly different: Málaga with its sophistication and modern architecture, Cartagena with art nouveau and seafarers, Mahón with Europe’s only natural harbour, Palma with a lovely old town and a gigantic cathedral.

On the Island of Ibiza, you will find an abundance of nature and, in the old town of Dalt Vila, an impressive city wall. This trip offers a variety of different impressions of the Iberian peninsula.

Why this cruise?

• Small ports and islands in the sunny southwest of Europe

• Seafaring history in Portugal • Moorish architecture in Granada’s famous Alhambra of Granada

• Ibiza und its impressive old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Tranquillity and serenity on Menorca • Culinary highlights around the Iberian peninsula 70

Jerez de la Frontera

*With 400 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

Porto

MEDITERRANEAN

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

Mahón BALEARIC ISLANDS Palma de Mallorca

Ibiza

Lisbon Cartagena Cádiz

Málaga Ibiza, Dalt Vila

Route M5

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island

29.09.

Porto

Portugal

30.09.

Lisbon

Portugal

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk through the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

Afternoon excursion to Estoril, Cascais and Sintra with royal palace or panoramic trip and visit to a wine cellar in Azeitão with tasting.

01.10.

Cádiz

Spain

2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Day trip to Jerez de la Frontera with tasting session.

02.10.

Málaga

Spain

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning day trip to the famous Alhambra *** or city tour/walk around Málaga with tasting.

03.10.

Cartagena Spain

04.10.

Ibiza

Balearic Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning tour through Dalt Vila, of the old town of Ibiza Town.

Ibiza Afternoon Jeep Tour off the beaten track or discover “Ibiza’s hidden beauties”.

05.10.

Mahón

Balearic Islands/ 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. In the morning “see and enjoy Menorca” with wine and cheese tasting.

Menorca Afternoon walking tour to s‘Albufera des Grau and La Mola.

06.10.

Palma de Mallorca

Balearic Islands/ 8:00 a.m.

Mallorca

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Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mediterranean

Arrive

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. In the morning discover the harbour city of Cartagena on foot.

In the afternoon a gourmet tour with tapas and wine tasting.

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Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices. *** The Alhambra day trip must be booked by 24.05.2021. Reservations are subject to availability and confirmation by the local administrators.

The excursion costs 149 € per person.

Menorca

For prices and services see pages 78-79.

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History and culture of the Mediterranean world of islands.

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2,099 €

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Valletta

Special price for this 2021 departure

8 days Palma de Mallorca-Corsica-SardiniaSicily-Valletta 06.10.-13.10.2021 Look forward to colourful island experiences in the Mediterranean. Whether ashore or from the water, enjoy spectacular coastal landscapes and wonderful Mediterranean ports. In Palma de Mallorca, you will be bid farewell by the La Seu cathedral sat enthroned above the old town. In Ajaccio, experience the Corsican way of life. You can look forward to the old town of Palermo with the Palazzo Reale and try the island’s simple but incredibly delicious cuisine. Syracuse on Sicily is an ancient Italian city with archaeological sensations. Maltese Valletta with the neighbouring Gozo appears ancient and mysterious. And everywhere you look, you see the infinite blue of the sea.

Why this cruise?

• The most beautiful islands of the western Mediterranean

• Two days on the sunny coasts of Sicily • Explore the hometown of Napoleon Bonaparte

• A cruise between the French, Italian and Maltese ways of life 72

Ajaccio, Napoleon Fountain

*With 400 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

CORSICA Ajaccio SARDINIA BALEARIC ISLANDS Palma de Mallorca Cagliari

MEDITERRANEAN Palermo SICILY Gozo Valletta

Syracuse MALTA

Cagliari

Route M6

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island

Arrive

06.10.

Palma de Mallorca

Balearic Islands/ Mallorca

-

07.10.

Ajaccio

France/ Corsica

6:00 p.m.

08.10.

Ajaccio

France/ Corsica

-

09.10.

Cagliari

Italy/Sardinia

8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Site “Su Nuraxi” at Baromini or gourmet tour with tasting of local specialities.

Afternoon city tour/walk through the picturesque city of Cagliari.

10.10.

Palermo

Italy/Sicily

2:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. City tour/walk through the historic centre of Palermo with a visit to the ancient fishing village of Cefalù or visit to the magnificent Doric Temples in Segesta.

11.10.

Syracuse

Italy/Sicily

12:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Visit to the impressive archaeological site Neapolis and tour of the historic city centre of Ortygia or excursion into the Val di Noto, the baroque jewel of Sicily or visit to the historic city centre of Ragusa.

12.10.

Gozo Valletta

Malta

2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Experience Gozo’s highlights.

11:30 p.m.

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13.10.

Valletta

Malta

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

For prices and services see pages 78-79.

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Depart

Excursion options

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Mediterranean

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Time to explore by yourself.

1:00 p.m. Guided tour through the capital city of Corsica.

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Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

Doric Temple in Segesta

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Bella Italia!

Discoveries along the Italian coast.

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1,899 €

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The Amalfi Coast

Special price for this 2021 departure

8 days Valletta-Amalfi-Rome-Florence-PortofinoMonte Carlo-Nice 13.10.-20.10.2021 Your cruise starts when it leaves the picturesque natural harbour of Valletta. On Sicily, you can feel the irrepressible power of nature that has formed the imposing volcanic landscapes of Etna and Stromboli. You will travel on further to the last sites of authentic Mediterranean life: Taormina, Portofino und the wonderful Amalfi Coast. Rome and Florence welcome you with their magnificent and historical monuments. Walk through the well-known principality of Monaco and take in the luxurious lifestyle of its residents.

An exciting cruise along the Italian boot to France.

Why this cruise?

• Sicilian culture in Taormina with its ­amphitheatre and impressive views

• A journey into the past in Pompeii • Visit to the Vatican City, seat of the pope`s Dolce Vita on the beautiful Amalfi coast

• UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rome • Florence city of art with the famous David statue in the Accademia 74

Florence

*With 400 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

MONACO MonteCarlo FRANCE Nice

ITALY Portofino Pisa Florence Livorno Civitavecchia Rome Amalfi

MEDITERRANEAN Taormina (Naxos) SICILY MALTA Valletta

Route M7

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island Arrive

13.10.

Valletta

Malta

14.10.

Taormina (Naxos)

Italy/ Sicily

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tour of Taormina.

Enjoy breath-taking views of the Aeolian Islands and Stromboli Volcano in the late evening from the comfort of the boat.

15.10.

Amalfi

Italy

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning exploring Amalfi on foot.

Afternoon boat trip to Positano or excursion to Pompeii or excursion to Ravello.

16.10.

Civitavec- Italy chia (Rome)

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Day trip to the fascinating Italian metropolis of Rome with a visit to the Colosseum or day trip to the famous Vatican City.

17.10.

Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

Italy

8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Morning excursion to Pisa with its famous leaning tower or day trip to magnificent Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, with a visit to the Accademia and the famous David statue.

18.10.

Portofino

Italy

7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Morning city tour through the picturesque town of Portofino.

Afternoon hiking excursion to Santa Margherita Ligure.

19.10.

Monte Carlo

Monaco

8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Morning on foot through the principality.

Afternoon excursion to Èze and tour of Monaco or enjoy the best views on a helicopter ride over Monte Carlo.

20.10.

Nice

France

8:00 a.m.

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Rome, Spanish Steps

For prices and services see pages 78-79.

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City highlights along the Western Mediterranean Sea.

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1,799 €

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Barcelona

Special price for this 2021 departure

8 days Nice-Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-GibraltarCádiz-Lisbon 20.10.-27.10.2021 This cruise starts by taking you along the French Côte d’Azur. From Nice, we continue on to Sète, the city of canals. The Catalan port metropolis Barcelona welcomes you in with Gaudí’s architectural artwork. Marvel at the cuisine, souvenirs and the Spanish temperament along the Las Ramblas boulevard. The cruise continues on to Valencia, one of the most popular cities in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. British Gibraltar, at the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula, will captivate you with its extraordinary location. Cádiz in Andalusia, considered the oldest city in Western Europe, rounds off this cruise.

Why this cruise?

• Enjoy the specialities of France and Spain • Experience Spanish culture and seafaring history up close

• Experience the metropolis of Barcelona for two whole days

• Visit to the British Mediterranean bastion of Gibraltar with its famous rock 76

Valencia, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències

*With 400 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

FRANCE Sète

Nice

Barcelona

PORTUGAL Lisbon

Valencia SPAIN

MEDITERRANEAN

Cádiz

Cádiz Gibraltar Route M8

Itinerary Day

Port

Country

20.10.

Nice

France

21.10.

Sète

France

22.10.

Barcelona Spain

9:00 a.m.

23.10.

Barcelona Spain

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24.10.

Valencia

Spain

7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Morning discovery tour of Valencia.

25.10.

Gibraltar

Great Britain

5:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Time to explore by yourself.

26.10.

Cádiz

Spain

7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Explore Cádiz – one of the oldest cities in Europe – on a guided tour.

27.10.

Lisbon

Portugal

8:00 a.m.

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Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning gourmet tour with tasting.

Afternoon excursion to Canal du Midi.

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Afternoon city tour of the impressive Spanish metropolis of Barcelona.

Evening light tour of Barcelona with spring fountain show of the water organ “Font Màgica”.

5:00 p.m. In the morning, follow in Gaudí‘s footsteps: discover some of his famous architectural masterpieces, such as the famous Sagrada Família.

Afternoon guided tour through the Gràcia quarter with a short vermouth tasting.

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Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Canal du Midi

For prices and services see pages 78-79.

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Arrive

Sicily, Noto

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

8 days

8 days

8 days

8 days

Cruise route

Porto-Palma de Mallorca (M5)

Palma de Mallorca-Valletta (M6)

Valletta-Nice (M7)

Nice-Lisbon (M8)

29.09.-06.10.2021 1

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Travel date Catalogue page Booking code Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Special price** 2021 departure

Special price** 2021 departure

Special price** 2021 departure

Special price** 2021 departure

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

2,099

2,099

1,899

1,799

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

2,899

2,899

2,699

2,599

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

3,199

3,199

2,999

2,899

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

4,099

4,099

3,899

3,799

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

4,729

4,729

4,529

4,429

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

5,099

5,099

4,899

4,799

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

3,199

3,199

2,999

2,899

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

3,299

3,299

3,099

2,999

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

3,529

3,529

3,329

3,229

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

3,599

3,599

3,399

3,299

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

4,399

4,399

4,199

4,099

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

5,499

5,499

5,299

5,199

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

649 / 1,349

649 / 1,349

649 / 1,349

649 / 1,349

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+60%

+60%

+60%

+60%

Combined Discount for two or more cruises ***

-200

-200

-200

-200

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route M5

Route M6

Route M7

The classic beverage package during the cruise

203

203

203

Route M8 203

The premium beverage package during the cruise

343

343

343

343

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

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Example calculation

Prices include the following services

Special price 2021 departures Route M8 in category HD 1.799 € (all discounts already deducted)

• Ocean cruise in an outside cabin –

plus additional services Classic beverage package Travel price per person

+203 € = 2,002 €

sea view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, optional light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus are served at the table or selected themed buffets - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

• nicko cruise director and local tour guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

Mediterranean

Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German language for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers. Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

Lisbon

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Western Europe Rugged nature and historic metropolises From the cool Orkney Islands to sunny Lisbon – cruises along the Western European coasts are characterised by culture and contrasts, nature and nuances, fantastic hues and facets.

Amsterdam, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Bordeaux are metropolises with very different, unique characters. In small harbour cities such as Bruges, Kirkwall or Santander, life is laid-back and revolves around conditions out on the Atlantic.

Saint Malo and Le Palais are ancient fortified towns that are still dominated by the enormous buildings of the past. The picturesque Porto lies at the mouth of the Atlantic estuary of the river Douro, and is also the origin of Portugal’s name. East of the city extends the world-famous wine-growing region of port wine.

On all our cruises, the rough Atlantic is our constant companion. It defines the coasts and has shaped the lives of those living along them for thousands of years. Discover cultural treasures, including Stonehenge, Le Mont-Saint-Michel and ­Santiago de Compostela and get to know Western Europe in depth.

Saint Malo

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4 Routes

13-15 Days from 3,949 €

Western Europe Your cruise highlights 13 days Hamburg-Amsterdam-Bordeaux-Porto 14 days Lisbon-Port Médoc-London-Hamburg 15 days Kiel-Edinburgh-Kirkwall-Liverpool-Hamburg 15 days Lisbon-Saint Malo-London-Hamburg Prices and services

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Your cruise highlights

SCOTLAND

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

Edinburgh

Music and tradition: Edinburgh Hundreds of bagpipe players and drummers all gathered in one place is a rare sight. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the largest music festival in Scotland. It has taken place in front of Edinburgh Castle since 1950 and lasts three weeks. Traditionally, Scottish songs are performed but it does include other songs and dancing too. The old town in the shape of a square with its centuries’ old buildings is deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle down to the Scottish Parliament building and is lined with pubs, rustic restaurants, small museums and souvenir shops.

Route E2

Scottish sea monster The Scots casually call the monster “Nessie”. It has allegedly been appearing unexpectedly for centuries in the freshwater lake Loch Ness in the Scottish highlands. It is the second largest but deepest of all the Scottish lakes. Loch Ness is 37 kilometres long, only 1.5 kilometres wide but up to 230 metres deep. Route E2

Mystical atmosphere at lake Loch Ness

IRELAND A double dose of Ireland: Dublin & Belfast Both of these cities represent Irish heritage and the country’s culture in equal measure. Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and delights its visitors with famous pubs so central to its social life, venerable buildings, picturesque coasts and the nature of Dublin Bay. Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is situated in the beautiful green countryside of a bay. Its numerous sights and attractions include the central Donegall Square with its town hall and the Titanic-themed park. The legendary ship was Route E2 originally built in Belfast.

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ISLE OF LEWIS Stornoway

ORKNEY ISLANDS Kirkwall

Invergordon Aberdeen SCOTLAND Edinburgh NORTHERN IRELAND Warrenpoint

Kiel Canal

ISLE OF MAN Douglas

Kiel Hamburg

Liverpool IRELAND ENGLAND

Waterford

Thames

London Portsmouth Fowey Southampton St. Peter Port

GERMANY Amsterdam Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS Bruges BELGIUM

Honfleur

Saint Malo Le Palais

Western Europe

FRANCE

Port Médoc

Gironde and Garonne

Bordeaux Gijón A Coruña

Porto

Santander

SPAIN

PORTUGAL Lisbon

Route E1 Lisbon-Port Médoc-London-Hamburg Route E2 Kiel-Edinburgh-Kirkwall-Liverpool-Hamburg Route E3 Hamburg-Amsterdam-Bordeaux-Porto Route E4 Lisbon-Saint Malo-London-Hamburg

ENGLAND Where the Beatles grew up In Liverpool, it’s called “Ladies and Gentlemen: The ­ eatles”. As well as taking you to the “Fab Four” locations, B a Magical Mystery Tour also includes the “The Beatles Story” museum with furniture, instruments, photos, movies and passages of text about the four. It has cult status. The legendary Cavern Club, where the Beatles celebrated their early successes with their frenetic fans, is still going. For football fans, a visit to FC Liverpool’s stadium with the famous Liverpool stand “The Kop” is a must. Over the past decades, the romantic old town and docks have been brilliantly restored and are a great place for Route E2 taking a stroll.

Liverpool, Beatles statue

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THE NETHERLANDS In the City of Canals, Amsterdam Those who do not like museums might change their minds in this museum city. The Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum with European masterpieces, the Stedelijk Museum of modern art and the Anne Frank House are among Europe‘s finest museums. Amsterdam is best known around the world for its canals. The so-called “Grachtengordel” neighbourhood, a district full of typical canal houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route E1 • E3 • E4

Old and new in Rotterdam Your first glance at this harbour city in the south of the Netherlands will take in its breath-taking modern and futuristic highrise architecture. On second glance, however, you will also see its venerable old town and Delfshaven nestled within it on the canal, popular for walking and shopping. Here, you will also find the pilgrims’ church, where the emigrants worshipped together before embarking on their journey by ship to America, to then travel from the old Holland America Line terminal to the new world. The Maritime Museum presents Rotterdam’s seafaring history using lots of exhibits, including model ships.

Route E1 • E4

Amsterdam

FRANCE A blossom on the “flower coast” The maritime city of Honfleur will delight you! Located at the estuary of the Seine, it is characterised by its picturesque houses and is one of the most charming places along the 32 kilometrelong Côte Fleurie, the “flower coast”, which runs between Honfleur and Cabourg. Renoir, Cézanne and other painters set up their easels here, and the composer Erik Satie was born here in 1866. The late gothic Saint Catherine’s church, which has a free-standing wooden bell tower dating back to 1468, is also Route E1 • E3 • E4 worth a visit.

The fortified city in the sea

Rotterdam

On the way to Saint Malo you will see the massive fortress that dominated the history of the city in Brittany.

The old town extends like a peninsula into the Atlantic and the city centre is surrounded by the massive defensive walls of the citadel. Near Saint Malo, the impressive World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel rises up. This “pointed finger of an angel” with its monastery is an absolute must-see attraction.

Route E3 • E4

Best views The Breton Le Palais is a mini town that is located close to the harbour. It is also the capital of the French Atlantic island of ­Belle-Île. Karl IX had a citadel built here in 1572, which later served as a prison and barracks. Since 1961, the building has housed the regional museum. With its pretty interiors and colourful stained glass windows, the Saint-Gérand church is an impressive sight. The island town is delightful to photograph Route E3 • E4 from the ship.

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Le Palais

The home of great wines Bordeaux is the economic, cultural and spiritual centre of the French southwest. The Garonne river flows through this wonderful city and makes for wonderful walks along its winding banks. The city is surrounded by an enchanting wine-growing region. It is located on the southern edge of the temperate climate zone with mild winters and long summers. The old town of Bordeaux is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monumental buildings are particularly striking, above all the impressive Bordeaux Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-André) with its façade and sculptural decoration. Also worth visiting is the imposing Place de la Bourse with its Fountain of Three Graces in the middle and the “Miroir d’eau”, which sits opposite with its fascinating mirror and water effects.

Route E1 • E3 • E4

Bordeaux

SPAIN Welcome to A Coruña, Galicia. The network of Roman roads and the medieval squares and churches are testament to the city’s long history. The Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hércules), the oldest working lighthouse in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flashes by the port. Gallery houses on the harbour are striking sights with their glazed, wooden balconies typical of Galicia. When the sun shines on the Galerias and the glass sparkles, you know where A Coruña’s nickname “City of Glass” comes from. On the pier stands the handsome Castillo de San Antón, which dates back to the 16th century.

You can view the astonishing works of Goya in the Museo de Belas Artes. The 13 kilometre-long seafront promenade, which is great for walks, is also impressive.

Route E1 • E3 • E4

Pilgrimage site at the end of the Way of St. James

A Coruña

Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, is inextricably linked with the Way of St. James. The splendid cathedral has a special feature: on high holidays strong men swing a large censer, the ‘Botafumeiro’, along the transept.

Listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the city offers far more than clerical insignia such as cathedrals, palaces or arcades. Otherwise built in a straightforward style, Santiago is also a bustling student city with a variety of superb restaurants and tapas bars.

Route E1 • E3 • E4

BELGIUM Attractive medieval heritage The city in West Flanders shows off Belgium’s proud merchant tradition. The textile trade started here in the Late Middle Ages, eventually leading to long-­ distance trade. Bruges became one of the most culturally rich cities in Europe. The city can be explored on foot, passing windmills and canals. The medieval cityscape has been preserved and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An “ampoule containing the blood of Christ” is kept in the Basilica of the Holy Blood. The “Grote Markt” is one of Belgium’s prettiest squares, and no new building is allowed to tower above the 83 metre-high belfry Route E1 • E4 tower.

Bruges

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The oldest lighthouse in the world

Cities, countryside, rivers done differently: Experience Western Europe in depth.

from

3,949 €

*

Honfleur

Special price for this 2021 departure

13 days Hamburg-Amsterdam-HonfleurSouthampton-Le Palais-Bordeaux-A Coruña-Porto 17.09.-29.09.2021 Starting from the self-confident Hanseatic City of Hamburg, your first port of call will be Amsterdam with its idyllic canals, magnificent buildings and a bustling street atmosphere. Explore the picturesque coastal town of Honfleur and the world-famous stone circle of Stonehenge. The visit to Mont-Saint-Michel and the trip on the Gironde and Garonne in the heart of Bordeaux are a real experience. Spain holds the appeal of the harbour city of Gijón, where Romans once lived, and A Coruña, with its lighthouse dating back over almost 2,000 years, the “Tower of Hercules”. This long voyage of exploration will leave you with a different understanding of Western Europe.

Why this cruise?

• Enjoy Amsterdam’s enchanting canals • Picturesque journey on the Garonne to the wine town of Bordeaux

• Scenic harbour town of Honfleur • UNESCO World Heritage Site: “The Angel’s Finger” - Mont-Saint-Michel

• Culinary highlights in France and Spain 86

Gijón

*With 600 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

Hamburg GERMANY Amsterdam

ENGLAND

THE NETHERLANDS

Southampton St. Peter Port

Honfleur Saint Malo Le Palais FRANCE Gironde and Garonne

Bordeaux

A Coruña Gijón SPAIN Porto PORTUGAL

Route E3

Old town of Dinan

Itinerary Day

Port

Country/Island Arrive

17.09.

Hamburg

Germany

18.09.

Amsterdam

The Netherlands 8:00 p.m.

19.09.

Amsterdam

The Netherlands

20.09.

Honfleur

France

21.09.

Southampton Great Britain

8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Day trip to the fascinating metropolis of London or day trip to the mysterious Stonehenge circle and Salisbury.

22.09.

St. Peter Port Great Britain/ Guernsey

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning tour through St. Peter Port with a visit to the idyllic Candie Gardens.

Afternoon walk along the breath-taking coast.

23.09.

St. Malo

France

7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Morning day trip to the Monastery Island of Le Mont-Saint-Michel or excursion to the small Breton harbour city of Dinan with its medieval centre.

24.09.

Le Palais

France/BelleÎle-en-Mer

12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Explore Belle-Île on a panoramic trip.

25.09.

Bordeaux 1

France

10:30 a.m.

26.09.

Bordeaux 1

France

-

27.09.

Gijón

Spain

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Excursion to Gijón with a cider tasting session or excursion to see the lakes of Covadonga.

28.09.

A Coruña

Spain

8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Guided tour of A Coruña with a visit to the market or day trip to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela.

29.09.

Porto

Portugal

8:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor. / 1 Subject to tides.

Arrival and departure times may change.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

For prices and services see pages 94-95.

-

Depart

Excursion options

5:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

-

Time to explore by yourself.

2:00 p.m. Guided tour of Amsterdam with a canal cruise past the typical merchant houses.

1:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Guided tour through picturesque Honfleur.

-

Morning city tour/walk through Bordeaux with its imposing architecture.

Afternoon excursion to the famous wine-growing region of Médoc with a cellar tour and wine tasting session.

10:30 a.m. Time to explore by yourself.

Enjoy the picturesque journey on the Gironde and Garonne back to the Atlantic.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

Stonehenge

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-

European metropolises.

From Lisbon to Hamburg.

from

4,539 €

*

London

Special price for this 2021 departure

14 days Lisbon-Porto-Port Médoc-HonfleurLondon-Bruges-Amsterdam-Hamburg 28.05.-10.06.2021 From the Portuguese metropolises of Lisbon and Porto, the cruise continues on to the Spanish city of A Coruña. The people here have lived by and with the ocean for millennia. In contrast to this, Port Médoc is a quiet port in the middle of a natural landscape.

Honfleur in Normandy is situated in a particularly charming region. Enjoy an exclusive experience in London: experience an exciting trip on the Thames as Tower Bridge opens for the WORLD VOYAGER! This means you can easily explore the city from the berth in the centre of this British metropolis. The City of Canals, Amsterdam, offers attractions including interesting museums, elegant parks, markets and shops. At the end of this diverse cruise, you will arrive at the Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

Why this cruise?

• Discover the magic of the City of Glass: A Coruña

• Travel along the Thames into the heart of London: with passage through Tower Bridge

• Scenic harbour town of Honfleur • The lively metropolis of Amsterdam 88

Porto

*With 600 € special discount on the catalogue price OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

ENGLAND Thames

London

Hamburg GERMANY Amsterdam Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS Bruges BELGIUM

Honfleur

FRANCE Port Médoc (Bordeaux)

A Coruña Santander SPAIN Porto PORTUGAL Lisbon

Route E1

Connoisseur tour of Normandy

Itinerary Day

Port

Country

28.05.

Lisbon

Portugal

29.05.

Porto

Portugal

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Morning excursion to Porto with a cruise along the Douro and port wine tasting. Afternoon 6 bridges tour by helicopter.

30.05.

A Coruña

Spain

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning city tour of A Coruña with a visit to the market or day trip to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela.

31.05.

Santander

Spain

1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sightseeing tour through the historic city of Santander, the capital city of the Cantabria region.

01.06.

Port Médoc France (Bordeaux)

-

Depart

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Day trip to Bordeaux and the famous wine region of Médoc with wine tasting.

02.06.

03.06.

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Relaxation at sea.

Honfleur

France

7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning guided tour through picturesque Honfleur. Afternoon gourmet tour of Normandy with tastings of local specialities.

London 1

Great Britain

11:30 a.m.

05.06.

London 1

Great Britain

-

06.06.

Bruges

Belgium

07.06.

Rotterdam The Netherlands 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Excursion to modern Rotterdam with its futuristic buildings.

08.06.

Amsterdam The Netherlands 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning city tour of Amsterdam with a canal cruise past the typical merchant houses. Afternoon Typically Holland! excursion – ­panoramic trip with a visit to a windmill and the village of Edam, well known for its cheese culture.

09.06.

Relaxation at sea.

04.06.

10.06.

Hamburg

Germany

-

WORLD VOYAGER passes Tower Bridge in London.

Panoramic tour with a ride in Europe’s largest Ferris wheel, the famous “London Eye”. Evening pub tour with dinner (in English).

9:45 p.m. Morning excursion to Royal Greenwich to “zero meridian”.

Afternoon visit to Tower Bridge, London’s landmark.

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the Belgium port of Antwerp.

In the afternoon, experience living history on a Bruges city tour.

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor. / 1 Subject to tides. Arrival and departure times may change.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

For prices and services see pages 94-95.

Rotterdam

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Arrive

Picture-book countryside landscapes. Scotland. Ireland.

England.

from

4,999 €

*

Cornwall

Incl. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

15 days Kiel-Edinburgh-Aberdeen-Orkney IslandsLiverpool-Portsmouth-Hamburg 10.08.-24.08.2021 • 11.08.-25.08.2022 On this cruise through the Kiel Canal and via the North Sea, you will reach Edinburgh. There, a unique experience awaits: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the largest music festival in Scotland. You will follow the bagpipe players live from the castle walls.

Of course, before you leave Scotland, you must taste some whisky too. In Douglas on the Isle of Man, you can look forward to a picturesque panoramic tour, a coastal walk and ancient sites. Take a walk in Liverpool in the footsteps of the Beatles. Ireland awaits with the glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal, England will captivate you with the mystical Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.

Or you can visit the legendary Windsor Castle in London.

Why this cruise?

• Explore the island of myths, kings and sea monsters

• Great Britain’s austere beauty • In the footsteps of Scottish clans in the Highlands

• Immerse yourself in the diverse world of whisky in Scotland and Ireland

• Military Tattoo in front of Edinburgh’s unique backdrop

• Its significance remains unclear to this day: the mysterious stone circle of Stonehenge 90

Scottish bagpipe players

* With 600 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

600 €

ORKNEY ISLANDS Kirkwall

ISLE OF LEWIS Stornoway

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

Invergordon Aberdeen

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

SCOTLAND Edinburgh NORTHERN IRELAND

Warrenpoint

Kiel Canal

ISLE OF MAN Douglas

Kiel Hamburg GERMANY

Liverpool

IRELAND Waterford

ENGLAND Portsmouth Fowey

Route E2

400 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

Special prices for 2021 departures

Itinerary Day Port

Country/Island Arrive

Depart

Excursion options

1

Germany

6:00 p.m.

Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Passage along the Kiel Canal.

Kiel

-

Relaxation at sea.

3

Edinburgh (Leith) Scotland

4:30 p.m. -

4

Edinburgh (Leith) Scotland Aberdeen Scotland

2:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

1

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – the largest music festival in Scotland. Visit the show made up of a military march, music and dancing in traditional kilt. A highlight of your cruise.

Morning city tour/walk of Aberdeen with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Machar. Afternoon excursion to the impressive Dunnottar Castle or excursion to one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland with a tasting session.

5

Invergordon

Scotland

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

Dolphin safari in the Moray Firth and sightseeing tour of Inverness or day trip “in the in the tracks of Nessie” with Urquhart Castle, boat tour on Loch Ness and guided tour of the Glen Ord Distillery with tasting.

6

Kirkwall

Scotland/­ Orkney Islands

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Morning guided tour through Orkney’s capital city Kirkwall with a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace.

Afternoon visit to the Italian Chapel and short walk along the cliffs followed by a whisky tasting at the Highland Park Distillery.

7

Stornoway

Scotland/ Isle of Lewis

7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Time to explore by yourself.

8

Warrenpoint Northern (Dublin & Belfast) Ireland

9:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the Lecale oyster farm and Whitewater Brewing Company brewery with an oyster and ale tasting session or day trip to Belfast or day trip to Dublin.

9

Douglas

Great Britain/ Isle of Man

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

Morning panoramic trip along the southern coast with a coastal walk and visit to Castle Rushen on the hill or trip with the Isle of Man steam train to Erin or day trip to Peel “in the footsteps of the Vikings” with a visit to the Ayre Lighthouse, Laxey Wheel and a pub lunch.

10

Liverpool

Great Britain

7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.

Morning tour of Liverpool “in the footsteps of the Beatles” with a visit to “The Beatles Story”. Afternoon drive to Chester with city tour or guided tour of the famous Anfield Road Stadium with a look behind the scenes of Liverpool FC.

11

Waterford 2

Ireland

1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Guided tour through the Viking city of Waterford with a visit to the glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal.

12

Fowey

Great Britain

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Morning trip to Plymouth “in the footsteps of the pilgrim fathers” or “romantic Cornwall” excursion with a visit to the Heligan Gardens and a tour of Truro or visit the Eden Project, the largest greenhouse in the world.

13

Portsmouth (London)

Great Britain

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Morning visit to the mystical stone circle at Stonehenge and a visit to Salisbury Cathedral or day trip to London with a sightseeing tour and visit to Windsor Castle.

Hamburg

Germany

8:00 a.m. -

14 15

Relaxation at sea.

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor. / 1 The ship will arrive on 13.08.2022 at 2:30 p.m. / 2 Subject to tides. Arrival and departure times may change.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices. ** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 94-95.

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Past and present.

Highlights of Western Europe.

from

4,999 €

*

World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel near Saint Malo

15 days Lisbon-Porto-Port Médoc-Saint MaloHonfleur-London-Bruges-Amsterdam-Hamburg 03.05.-17.05.2022 7 countries in 15 days – this cruise along the Western European coast promises a multitude of different impressions. Between Lisbon and Hamburg, you will travel to vibrant metropolises and cosy fishing villages, see Roman docks and futuristic skyscrapers.

The Douro flows through what is probably the most spectacular wine-growing region in the world before it meets the Atlantic at Porto. From A Coruña, you can request to visit the famous Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. After an excursion to the Monastery Island of Mont-Saint-Michel and a connoisseur tour through Normandy, the cruise continues on to England across the English Channel. Experience an exciting trip on the Thames as Tower Bridge opens for the WORLD VOYAGER! Charming Bruges and the major cosmopolitan cities of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam complete this cruise.

Why this cruise?

• Discover the magic of the City of Glass: A Coruña

• “The Angel’s Finger”, the Monastery Island of Mont-Saint-Michel

• Travel along the Thames into the heart of London: With passage through Tower Bridge

• Scenic harbour town of Honfleur • The lively metropolis of Amsterdam 92

Amsterdam

* With 600 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

600 €

Hamburg Amsterdam GERMANY Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS Bruges BELGIUM

ENGLAND Thames

London

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! ** With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

400 €

Honfleur Saint Malo Le Palais

p.p. on bookings before 30.04.2021! **

FRANCE

With our Early Booking Discount, save

Port Médoc (Bordeaux)

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.06.2021! **

A Coruña Santander SPAIN Porto PORTUGAL Lisbon

Route E4

Itinerary Day

Port

Country

03.05.

Lisbon

Portugal

04.05.

Porto

Portugal

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Morning excursion to Porto with a cruise along the Douro and port wine tasting. Afternoon 6 bridges tour by helicopter.

05.05.

A Coruña

Spain

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning guided tour of A Coruña with a visit to the market or day trip to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela.

06.05.

Santander

Spain

1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sightseeing tour through the historic city of Santander, the capital city of the Cantabria region.

07.05.

Port Médoc France (Bordeaux)

08.05.

Le Palais

France/ 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Discover Belle-Île on a panoramic trip.

Belle-Île-en‑Mer

09.05.

Saint Malo

France

11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Excursion to the Monastery Island of Mont-Saint-Michel.

10.05.

Honfleur

France

8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Guided tour through picturesque Honfleur.

London 1

Great Britain

8:00 a.m.

12.05.

London 1

Great Britain

-

13.05.

Bruges

Belgium

14.05.

Rotterdam The Netherlands 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Excursion to modern Rotterdam with its futuristic buildings.

15.05.

Amsterdam The Netherlands 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning city tour of Amsterdam with a canal cruise past the typical merchant houses.

Afternoon Typically Holland! excursion – panoramic trip with a visit to a windmill and the village of Edam, well known for its cheese culture.

16.05.

Relaxation at sea.

-

Depart

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Day trip to Bordeaux and the famous wine region of Médoc with wine tasting.

11.05.

17.05.

Hamburg

Germany

Excursion options

-

WORLD VOYAGER passes Tower Bridge in London.

Panoramic tour with a ride in Europe’s largest Ferris wheel, the famous “London Eye”. Evening pub tour with dinner (in English).

11:00 p.m. Morning excursion to Royal Greenwich to “zero meridian”.

Afternoon visit to Tower Bridge, London’s landmark.

11:30 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Excursion to the Belgian port of Antwerp or experience living history on a Bruges city tour.

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor. / 1 Subject to tides. Arrival and departure times may change.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices. ** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 94-95.

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Western Europe

Arrive

Stornoway

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

13 days

14 days

15 days

Cruise route

Hamburg-Porto (E3)

Lisbon-Hamburg (E1)

Kiel-Hamburg (E2)

17.09.-29.09.2021 1

28.05.-10.06.2021 1

10.08.-24.08.2021 • 11.08.-25.08.2022

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88

90

HPO-WVO

LIH-WVO

KGH-WVO

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Special price** 2021 departure

Special price** 2021 departure

Cruise price

Special price** 2021 departure

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

3,949

4,539

5,599

4,999

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

5,349

6,149

7,049

6,449

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

5,899

6,699

7,599

6,999

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

7,569

8,529

9,449

8,849

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

8,599

9,649

10,799

10,199

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

9,399

10,499

11,599

10,999

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

5,899

6,699

7,599

6,999

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

6,029

6,849

7,829

7,229

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

6,529

7,399

8,379

7,779

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

6,669

7,549

8,649

8,049

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

8,099

9,099

10,099

9,499

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

10,199

11,349

12,399

11,799

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

1,199 / 2,399

1,349 / 2,649

2,099 / 3,499

1,499 / 2,899

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+75%

+75%

+75%

+75%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-

-

-600

-

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-

-

-400

-

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-

-

-200

-

-200

-200

-200

-200

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route E3

Route E1

The classic beverage package during the cruise

348

377

406

Route E2 406

The premium beverage package during the cruise

588

637

686

686

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

94

Example calculation

Prices include the following services

Route E4 in category HD

less discounts Ultra Early Booking

• Ocean cruise in an outside cabin – sea

5,599 €

view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, optional light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus are served at the table or selected themed buffets - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

- 600 €

+ 406 €

Travel price per person

= 5,405 €

Your savings per person

600 €

Trip duration

15 days

Cruise route

Lisbon-Hamburg (E4)

Travel date

on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

03.05.-17.05.2022 1

Catalogue page

92

Booking code

LLH-WVO

Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

5,599

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

7,049

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

7,599

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

9,449

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

10,799

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

11,599

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

7,599

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

7,829

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

8,379

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

8,649

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

10,099

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

12,399

Cabin category

guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system

Children up to age 4 **

Western Europe

plus additional services Classic beverage package

• nicko cruise director and local tour

free

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

2,099 / 3,499

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+75%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-600

Super Early Booking Discount before 30.04.2021**

-400

Early Booking Discount before 30.06.2021**

-200

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

-200

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the early booking and/or combined discounts, the single supplement will be calculated first, after which point discounts will then be deducted.

Additional services

Route E4

The classic beverage package during the cruise

406

The premium beverage package during the cruise

686

A Coruña, Tower of Hercules

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers.

Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

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Northern Europe Fjords, glaciers and colourful cities in Northern Europe Experience Norway as never before. What’s fascinating is the interplay between water and land in Norway’s spectacular fjords, carved into the landscape, deep blue in colour with waterfalls cascading off the cliffs. The narrow size of the WORLD VOYAGER means it can easily navigate the narrow canyons.

These cruises are all about nature. Whether from out on the water or inland, for example, on a trip on the Flåm Railway to one of the most beautiful stretches of railway in the world or on an excursion to the sled dogs: Norway will captivate you!

Along the shores, groups of charming Scandinavian villages with brightly coloured wooden houses line the barren ground. The Lofoten Islands, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, are surrounded by azure blue waters in front of an imposing mountain backdrop. At the North Cape, Europe’s most northerly point, you can expect to see impressive countryside under the midnight sun.

The natural attractions of the North Atlantic are unique. Experience how the vastness of the sea merges together with the vastness of the sky.

Geirangerfjord

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3 Routes

7-15 Days from 1,899 €

Northern Europe Your cruise highlights 7 days Hamburg-Flåm-Gudvangen-Bergen-Hamburg 15 days Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel 15 days Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel Prices and services

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Your cruise highlights

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

Pearl of the Norwegian fjords The route to Geiranger takes you through the 15 kilometre-long legendary Geirangerfjord. As water cascades off vertical walls, misty veils form over the craggy cliffs. Take a closer look – legend has it they are spirits wishing to marry. Huge mountains, up to 1,500 metres high, rise up on both banks. The summits are covered in snow, but the green of valleys light up the lower parts of the mountain. Some of the mountain farms can only be reached by ladder.

Route N1 • N2

SWEDEN Western Sweden’s archipelago garden Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city, is a coastal city with charm and a delightful world of islands off its shores, the southern archipelago. Gothenburg has much to offer with its cathedral, the historic and picturesque quarter of Haga, the Kronhuset (the city‘s oldest building), but also the fish market, the parks, a Ferris wheel, the botanical gardens and museums.

The upper class atmosphere of the Vasa area is reminiscent of the buildings along the Ring Boulevard in Vienna.

Route N1 • N2

NORWAY A city with a living history Bergen combines over 900 years of history with the youthful ambiance of a student city. With its seven mountains, the bays and peninsulas, Bergen was once a centre of the Hanseatic League. Traces of its past can still be found today – the most significant in the old Bryggen merchant quarter, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you walk on boards through the labyrinth of closely built offices and warehouses with their beams and cornices. At the Torget fish market, vendors sell fresh produce and in the Hanseatic Museum you can admire historical exhibits in the glow of gas lanterns.

Route N1 • N2 • N3

City on four islands Kristiansund is a historically important city that sits across four islands. After a devastating bomb raid in 1941, the city has been rebuilt over the last 50 years. Colourful houses with eaves facing the streets are typical for Kristiansund. In Innlandet, the old town, you can try a speciality: “fishan” – Norwegian fish and chips. The citizens are proud of their cultural activities. Its nickname is the “opera city”, as they hold an opera festival every year.

Route N1 • N2

Islands in the North Sea According to legend, the god Thor piled stone on top of stone to have a better view. This is how the Lofoten Islands were created off the Norwegian coast. You will smell the fish before you see them in the picturesque Reine. Cod is hung up to dry in front of the ‘Rorbuer’, the red wooden huts. There are also thousand-metre-high mountains, gently rolling hills and deep forests, raging rivers and tranquil mountain lakes. You might see whales emerging from the sea or catch a glimpse of elk, which outnumber humans on the five Lofoten Islands.

Route N1 • N2

Steep train ride in Norway In Norway, the journey on the Flåm Railway is considered to be one of the most beautiful stretches of railway in the world.

It starts at the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the popular Sogne­ fjord, and leads on up into the high mountain region. The last railway station Myrdal is situated 867 metres above sea level.

The one-hour journey, taking you across wild and swirling ­rivers, through unspoilt forests and past magnificent mountainsides, is an experience. The Flåm railway is one of the steepest stretches of standard gauge railway in the world with a gradient of 5.5 percent. The train passes through 20 tunnels and every time it comes out of one, you find yourself looking out over a new panorama. A unique experience!

Route N3 98

Lofoten

Route N1 Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel Route N2 Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel Route N3 Hamburg-Flåm-Bergen-Hamburg

ARCTIC OCEAN

Tromsø

Honningsvåg

LOFOTEN Reine Arctic Circle

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Øygarden

Trondheim Kristiansund Geiranger Florø Flåm Gudvangen Bergen NORWAY Haugesund SWEDEN Gothenburg

NORTH SEA Northern Europe

Kiel Hamburg GERMANY

Norway’s northernmost city

Impressive midnight sun

In the north of Norway, beyond the Arctic Circle, lies the city of Tromsø. From a geographical point of view, the city is on the same latitude as Alaska. The historical city centre is an island, whose bright, wooden houses are centuries old. The most northerly church in the world is the city’s landmark: the Arctic Cathedral, with its striking pitched roof that extends almost right down to the ground and its tall, bright glass windows, can be seen from far and wide. The Polar Museum displays interesting items from the polar world and showcases the culture of the Sami people, who have lived in this region for around 9,000 years. The fjords and surrounding island and mountain scenery are wonderful.

Route N1 • N2

It is a phenomenon that can only be found here in the Arctic Circle: the sun shines 24 hours a day. That’s provided the weather conditions are right – the sky must be clear and not obscured by clouds or rain. Only then does this unique natural spectacle play out, where day and night merge together and the sun never sinks behind the horizon. Experience how the unique landscapes of the far north look different, creating a kaleidoscope of rugged shapes and colours – it is truly unforgettable!

Route N1 • N2

At Europe’s northernmost point Honningsvåg is the gateway to the North Cape, which is located just 34 kilometres away. The bus ride to the North Cape leads through a barren, incomparably impressive tundra landscape.

With a bit of luck you might spot some wild reindeer. The post office with a special stamp is a unique souvenir. The entire island of Magerøya has been a nature conserve since 1929 and can be Route N1 • N2 explored on foot.

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/north

Reindeer

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Northern Europe

Colourful and spectacular.

Norwegian’s world of fjords.

from

1,899 €

*

Gudvangen

Special price for this 2021 departure

7 days Hamburg-Haugesund-Flåm-GudvangenBergen-Hamburg 11.09.-17.09.2021 To kick off your cruise, you will experience a very special event highlight: the Hamburg Cruise Days. Every two years, the port of the Hanseatic city is bathed in a wonderful light and ships from all over the world attract numerous visitors to the Elbe. Afterwards, your journey will take you to the picturesque world of the fjords in Southern Norway. In Flåm, you will board the famous Flåm train, which will take you through some amazing mountain scenery to Myrdal. It’s not for nothing that this stretch is considered to be one of the most spectacular stretches of railway in the world. Experience multifaceted Bergen, with its Bryggen merchant quarter, the oldest in the whole of Norway. A breath-taking view of the Sognefjord and the city awaits you from the 300 metre-high scenic mountain Fløyen.

Why this cruise?

• Maritime flair in the port of Hamburg on the Cruise Days

• The spectacular world of fjords in Southern Norway

• Flåm with its wonderful stretch of railway • The “Magical Grotto” in Gudvangen • UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bergen with its historical Bryggen merchant quarter 100

Train ride on the Flåm railway

*With 300 € special discount on the OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21 catalogue price, limited offer.

ATLANTIC OCEAN

NORWAY

Øygarden

Flåm Gudvangen Bergen Haugesund

Hamburg Cruise Days © Thomas Panzau

NORTH SEA

Hamburg GERMANY

Route N3

Itinerary Day

Port

Country

Arrive

11.09.

Hamburg

Germany

-

Depart

13.09.

Haugesund

Norway

12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Round trip/tour through the charming fishing town of S ­ kudenes­havn with its 130 historic, white wooden houses.

14.09.

Flåm

Norway

8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Train ride on the Flåm Railway through the scenic and unbelievably beautiful mountain region.

4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Visit to the “Magical Grotto” with its light and colour displays or excursion to the Tvindefossen waterfall, known as the fountain of youth, and to the traditional Stalheim Hotel for the best views.

Relaxation at sea.

Gudvangen Norway (Nærøyfjord) Øygarden

Norway

Bergen

Norway

7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Visit to the Coastal Museum in Øygarden with a fascinating insight into the life of its coastal inhabitants and fishing.

2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Tour through the Hanseatic quarter of Bergen and views over the city from Mount Fløyen.

16.09.

17.09.

Relaxation at sea.

Hamburg

Germany

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

Excursions marked in blue should be booked as a package in advance. On board they are subject to availability and space can not be guaranteed.

Excursions marked in red can only be booked on-board.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Fishing town of Skudeneshavn

Prices and services see pages 106-108.

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Northern Europe

12.09.

15.09.

Excursion options

10:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On the Hamburg Cruise Days, cruise lovers from all over the world and the cruise industry gather in the Hanseatic metropolis. Enjoy a diverse programme of events around the port of Hamburg.

From Hamburg to the North Cape.

In the land of the midnight sun.

from

5,499 €

*

North Cape

15 days Hamburg-Bergen-Geiranger-LofotenTromsø-North Cape-Trondheim-Gothenburg-Kiel 10.06.-24.06.2021 • 24.08.-07.09.2021 • 17.05.-31.05.2022 On this cruise, you experience the most beautiful cities in the rugged north. From Hamburg, you will go to Bergen, home of the world-famous composer Edvard Grieg and well known as the “gateway to the fjords”. The Geirangerfjord is one of Norway’s most enchanting fjords. Further north, the dried cod city of Kristiansund stands out with its colourful houses. The journey past the Arctic Circle is an unforgettable experience. The Lofoten Islands, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, are surrounded by azure blue waters in front of an imposing mountain backdrop. In Tromsø, you will experience the special atmosphere created by the midnight sun, which turns night into day.

Why this cruise?

• Voyage of discovery to the North Cape, Europe’s northernmost point

• Optimal travel time: for the fascinating light of the midnight sun (cruises on 10.06.-24.06.2021 and 17.05.-31.05.2022)

• Sail through the inner passage off the Norwegian coast

• The spectacular world of islands and fjords in Southern Norway 102

Geirangerfjord: the Seven Sisters waterfall

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

Honningsvåg

ARCTIC OCEAN

400 €

Tromsø LOFOTEN

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

Reine Arctic Circle

ATLANTIC OCEAN

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

300 €

Trondheim Kristiansund Geiranger Florø

p.p. on bookings before 31.08.2021! **

Bergen NORWAY

With our Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

SWEDEN Gothenburg

p.p. on bookings before 30.11.2021! **

NORTH SEA Kiel Hamburg GERMANY

Route N1

Special prices for 2021 departures

Itinerary Day Port

Country/Island Arrive

Depart

1

Germany

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hamburg

-

Relaxation at sea.

3

Bergen

Norway

11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Morning tour through the Hanseatic quarter of Bergen and views over the city from Mount Fløyen.

4

Geiranger (Geiranger­ fjord)

Norway

10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Panoramic trip to the mountain peak of Dalsnibba with breath-taking views and to an interesting fjord centre.

Afternoon RIB boat safari through the Geirangerfjord.

5

Kristiansund Norway

6

8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. “Historic Kristiansund” with its Dried Cod Museum or Bergtatt marble mines with a boat trip across a crystal clear lake.

Reine

Norway/Lofoten

Early morning crossing of the Arctic Circle.

Cruising off Lofoten and Værøy.

2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Afternoon visit to a fishing village or experience “The History of the Vikings” on an excursion to the Lofotr Museum.

7

Tromsø

Norway

3:00 p.m.

8

Tromsø

Norway

-

9

Honningsvåg Norway

-

City tour/walk of Tromsø with a visit to the botanical gardens.

2:30 p.m. Morning excursion to the sled dogs and a visit to the Polar Museum.

Afternoon visit to the most northerly brewery in the world.

7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Trip to the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European mainland.

Cruise at the North Cape.

10

Experience the unique cruise through the Norwegian inner passage.

11

Trondheim

Norway

5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening panoramic trip through the former capital city of Trondheim.

12

Florø

Norway

4:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Time to explore by yourself.

13

Relaxation at sea.

14

Gothenburg Sweden

7:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. City tour/walk around Gothenburg and Haga.

15

Kiel

8:30 a.m.

Germany

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 106-108.

-

Disembarkation until 9:30 a.m.

Bright wooden houses in Trondheim

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Northern Europe

2

Excursion options

Spectacular fjords: voyage of discovery in the North.

from

5,499 €

*

Lofoten, Reine

15 days Kiel-Bergen-Geiranger-Lofoten-TromsøNorth Cape-Trondheim-Gothenburg-Kiel 16.07.-30.07.2021 • 11.06.-25.06.2022 • 28.07.-11.08.2022 This journey takes you to the northernmost tip of the European continent. From Kiel you will travel to Bergen with its famous Mount Fløyen, as well as its traditional merchant quarter and fish market. From there the route takes you to the famous Geirangerfjord, past picture-perfect waterfalls. It is, of course, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is right at the top of the list of the most impressive fjords. Past the Lofoten Islands you continue northwards. You cross the Arctic Circle and then reach your destination. At the North Cape there is a special natural spectacle from May to July: The sun shines 24 hours a day. Cruising the Norwegian inner passage is another high point of this journey.

Why this cruise?

• Voyage of discovery to the North Cape, Europe’s northernmost point

• Optimal travel time: for the fascinating light of the midnight sun (Cruises on 16.07.-30.07.2021 and 11.06.-25.06.2022)

• Sail through the inner passage off the Norwegian coast

• The spectacular world of islands and fjords in Southern Norway 104

Gothenburg

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

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Honningsvåg

ARCTIC OCEAN

400 €

Tromsø LOFOTEN

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

Reine Arctic Circle

ATLANTIC OCEAN

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

300 €

Trondheim Kristiansund Geiranger Florø

p.p. on bookings before 31.08.2021! **

Bergen NORWAY

With our Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

SWEDEN Gothenburg

p.p. on bookings before 30.11.2021! **

NORTH SEA Kiel GERMANY

Route N2

Special prices for the 2021 departure

Itinerary Day Port

Country/Island Arrive

1

Germany

Kiel

-

Depart

Excursion options

5:30 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2

Relaxation at sea.

Bergen

Norway

11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tour through the Hanseatic quarter of Bergen and views over the city from Mount Fløyen.

4

Geiranger (Geiranger­ fjord)

Norway

10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Morning panoramic trip to the mountain peak of Dalsnibba with breath-taking views and to an interesting fjord centre.

Afternoon RIB boat safari through the Geirangerfjord.

5

Kristiansund Norway

6 Reine

Norway/Lofoten Norway

3:00 p.m.

Norway

-

Tromsø

8

Tromsø

9

Honningsvåg Norway

1

8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. “Historic Kristiansund” with its Dried Cod Museum or Bergtatt marble mines with a boat trip across a crystal clear lake.

Early morning crossing of the Arctic Circle.

Cruising off Lofoten and Værøy.

2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Afternoon visit to a fishing village or experience “The History of the Vikings” on an excursion to the Lofotr Museum.

7

Northern Europe

3

-

City tour/walk of Tromsø with a visit to the botanical gardens.

2:30 p.m. Morning excursion to the sled dogs and a visit to the Polar Museum.

Afternoon visit to the most northerly brewery in the world.

7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Trip to the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European mainland.

Cruise at the North Cape.

10

Experience the unique cruise through the Norwegian inner passage.

11

Trondheim

Norway

5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening panoramic trip through the former capital city of Trondheim.

12

Florø

Norway

4:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Time to explore by yourself.

13

Relaxation at sea.

14

Gothenburg Sweden

7:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. City tour/walk around Gothenburg and Haga.

15

Kiel

8:30 a.m.

Germany

World VOYAGER lies at anchor. / 1 In the schedule for 11.06.-25.06.22, the World Voyager will travel on day 8 to Hammerfest rather than Tromsø.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions.

We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 106-108.

-

Disembarkation until 9:30 a.m.

Bergen

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Tromsø

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

7 days

15 days

15 days

Cruise route

Hamburg-Hamburg (N3)

Hamburg-Kiel (N1)

Kiel-Kiel (N2)

11.09.-17.09.2021 1

10.06.-24.06.2021 • 24.08.-07.09.2021 1 17.05.-31.05.2022

16.07.-30.07.2021 11.06.-25.06.2022 • 28.07.-11.08.2022 1

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code

100

102

104

HMH-WVO

HAK-WVO

KHK-WVO

Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Special price** 2021 departure

Cruise price

Special price** 2021 departures

Cruise price

Special price** 2021 departure

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

1,899

5,899

5,499

5,899

5,499

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

2,379

7,599

7,199

7,599

7,199

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

2,699

8,249

7,849

8,249

7,849

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

3,649

10,349

9,949

10,349

9,949

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

4,269

11,549

11,149

11,549

11,149

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

4,599

12,549

12,149

12,549

12,149

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

2,699

8,249

7,849

8,249

7,849

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

2,859

8,499

8,099

8,499

8,099

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

3,069

8,999

8,599

8,999

8,599

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

3,229

9,249

8,849

9,249

8,849

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

4,069

10,999

10,599

10,999

10,599

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

4,949

13,399

12,999

13,399

12,999

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

599 / 1,199

2,099 / 3,499

1,699 / 3,099

2,099 / 3,499

1,699 / 3,099

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expedition, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+75%

+75%

+75%

+75%

+75%

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

free

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-

-400

-

-400

-

Super Early Booking Discount before 31.08.2021**

-

-300

-

-300

-

Early Booking Discount before 30.11.2021**

-

-200

-

-200

-

-200

-200

-200

-200

-200

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our early booking discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route N3

Route N1

Route N2

The classic beverage package during the cruise

174

406

406

406

406

The premium beverage package during the cruise

294

686

686

686

686

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

106

Example calculation

Prices include the following services

Route N1 in category HD (Date: 17.05.-31.05.2022)

• Cruise in an outside cabin – with

5,899 €

less discounts Ultra Early Booking

- 400 €

plus additional services Classic beverage package

+ 406 €

Your travel price per person = 5,905 € Your savings per person

400 €

sea view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, optional light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus are served at the table or selected themed buffets - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

• nicko cruise director and local tour guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

Northern Europe

Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German language for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers. Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

Gudvangen, view of Nærøyfjord

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Baltic States, Kiel Canal Hanseatic cities, cultural metropolises and unique archipelago landscapes A journey along the shores of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea is characterised by constant change. You can expect knightly castles, winding old towns and churches that stretch up towards the sky, as well as white beaches and national parks with beautiful nature. And you also get to experience the culture and history of the ­Baltic countries. Although they are connected by rugged but beautiful coastlines on the Baltic Sea, their languages and traditions offer many exciting contrasts.

The Russian City of the Tsars, St. Petersburg, has golden domes, onion-shaped turrets, magnificent boulevards and squares. Helsinki and Stockholm are among the most vibrant cities in the north and lie in the middle of unique archipelago landscapes. Marvel at the “Little Mermaid” on the riverside promenade in Copenhagen, one of Denmark’s landmarks.

Conveniently experience the most beautiful pearls of the Baltic Sea directly from Germany.

Swedish archipelago landscape

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5 Routes

4-12 Days from 949 €

Baltic States, Kiel Canal

page

Your cruise highlights 110 4 days Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel 112 4 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg 112 5 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Sylt-Hamburg 114 8 days Kiel-Gotland-Stockholm-Åland Islands-Kiel 116 12 days Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel 118 12 days Kiel-Stockholm-St. Petersburg-Klaipėda-Kiel 120 Prices and services 122

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Your cruise highlights

This symbol indicates excursions that include a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Do not miss!

FINLAND Southern Finland With just 650,000 locals, Helsinki is a rather modest capital city. The Protestant cathedral, finished all in white both inside and out, and Suomenlinna (the “Finnish ­Castle”) from the 18th century, which is listed as a UNESCO World Route B1 • B2 Heritage Site, are both worth a visit.

Helsinki

The Åland Islands are made up of more than 6,000 small islands.

They are sustained by agriculture and fishing; the first potato crisp factory in Finland was here. Today, it’s mainly tourists who visit the islands and admire this quite special Scandinavian country­ side.

Route B4

LITHUANIA Curonian Spit and Klaipėda It is a unique natural beauty spot made from the finest sand: the Curonian Spit. It has Dunes 98 kilometres long, up to 350 metres wide and up to 40 metres high. The Curonian Spit is a spectacle of surf, dunes and beach grass and is under the protection of UNESCO. The peninsula belongs to Lithuania (52 km away) and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad (46 km away). It was in his summer house in Klaipėda that Thomas Mann sought his inspiration.

Route B2

Klaipėda, Curonian Spit

LATVIA The capital of Art Nouveau Riga, Latvia’s capital city, has German Crusader roots and it was on these roots that the Latvians built their city. The old town is a tribute to the past: luxuriant moulding with gold decoration on building façades, nostalgic cafes with a plush ambiance, marble in over 600 buildings in the Art Nouveau style. You can spend hours strolling around the “capital of Art Nouveau” and will always find more historic splendour to wonder at.

Route B1 110

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Route B1 Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel Route B2 Kiel-Stockholm-St. Petersburg-Klaipėda-Kiel Route B3 Kiel-Copenhagen-Sylt-Hamburg Route B4 Kiel-Gotland-Stockholm-Åland Islands-Kiel Route B5 Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg

FINLAND ÅLAND Helsinki ISLANDS Mariehamn

Stockholm Sandhamn SWEDEN ÖLAND Borgholm

NORTH SEA

BALTIC SEA

Tallinn

RUSSIA

ESTONIA

LATVIA Riga LITHUANIA Klaipėda

Gudhjem

Kiel Canal

Kiel Hamburg GERMANY

Gdansk (Sopot) POLAND

ESTONIA

GERMANY

A trading city with charm

Seaside resorts in the far north

You will arrive at a small metropolis with plenty of style and flair. The city’s location right next to the sea and rich history give Tallinn an international character. The city gleams with its historic old town, the mighty fortifications on the ‘Toompea’. You can also see one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies in the town hall square. Enjoy the exciting blend of old and new.

Route B1 • B2

List on Sylt is definitely worth a visit. Blossoming heather surrounds the port, where fishing boats sway on the waves. High, white sand dunes in the conservation area, the cry of the gulls, the wind and the fresh sea air give this place a great maritime feel. The setting includes two lighthouses, the flat, quiet eastern beach and the western beach formed from the breaking waves. The mud flats at Sylt are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route B3

RUSSIA Tsar gold and cathedrals St. Petersburg is without a doubt Russia’s prettiest city.

The westernmost Russian metropolis has around 500 palaces from the tsarist era. The city’s history is full of myths and legends. It was built from 1703 onwards on the orders of Peter the Great across 42 islands with 500 bridges. The streets and 86 canals were created on the drawing board and bring together elements of baroque, classicism and Art Nouveau.

Route B1 • B2

DENMARK The Little Mermaid In Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, you should try a Smørre­ brød, the Nordic sandwich. You will love the coolness of this city of bicycles and design. Not far from the “Little Mermaid”, Copenhagen’s landmark, you will find the city district of Østerbro, where it’s not just shops and little boutiques that line the streets. The numerous cafés and bakeries are the reason the district is also known as the “Latte Macchiato district”. Frederiksberg is one of the finer areas, whereas Christianshavn will wow you with its canals and little houses and Christiana with its hippy anarchy.

Route B2 • B3• B5

POLAND Rows of colourful houses The former Hanseatic city of Gdansk impresses with its huge churches in the city centre, the old town hall, the powerful crane by the waterside and the car-free ‘Long Lane’ street – the boulevard of the harbour city. The Long Lane has been an important trade route since the 13th century, and leads into an oval marketplace. With their “additions”, a terraced porch at the front, the patrician houses tell of the city’s riches.

Near to Gdansk is the imposing Malbork Castle, the largest medieval castle in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route B1

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Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

SYLT List

DENMARK Copenhagen

GOTLAND Visby

St. Petersburg

On the Kiel Canal: Denmark and Germany.

from

949 €

*

Copenhagen

4 days Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel 25.08.-28.08.2022

4 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg 04.09.-07.09.2022 You won’t believe what you can experience in just four days! Come on board for this discovery cruise on our new WORLD VOYAGER built in 2020. Depending on the cruise route, you will either start with the passage through the Kiel Canal or a day in Copenhagen.

The Kiel Canal, which was opened 125 years ago, is one of the most heavily frequented canals in the world. The Danish capital city of Copenhagen is home to many different sights, including the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the statue of the Little Mermaid and the Amalienborg Palace. In the afternoon, a canal trip will take you past the Scandinavian gabled houses of the old town and modern office buildings that characterise the new quarters in the city.

Why this cruise?

• Enjoy the cruise air on one of the most cutting edge ocean-going vessels – at an entry-level price

• A whole day in the bicycle and designer city of Copenhagen

• Passage of the famous Kiel Canal 112

Hamburg

* With 150 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

150 €

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! ** With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

Copenhagen DENMARK NORTH SEA

Kiel Canal

100 €

BALTIC SEA

p.p. on bookings before 31.08.2021! **

Kiel Hamburg

With our Early Booking Discount, save

50 €

GERMANY

p.p. on bookings before 30.11.2021! ** Route B5

Itinerary 4 days Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel Day

Port

Country

Arrive

Depart

25.08.

Hamburg

Germany

-

-

Excursion options

26.08.

Hamburg

Germany

-

4:00 a.m.

27.08.

Copenhagen

Denmark

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk around Copenhagen.

Afternoon canal trip past the sights in the Danish capital.

28.08.

Kiel

Germany

8:00 a.m.

Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Passage along the Kiel Canal.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

Itinerary 4 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg Day

Port

Country

04.09. Kiel

Germany

05.09.

Denmark

Copenhagen

Arrive -

Depart

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk around Copenhagen.

Afternoon canal trip past the sights in the Danish capital.

06.09.

07.09.

Excursion options

Passage along the Kiel Canal.

Hamburg

Germany

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Kiel Canal

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 122-123.

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Exciting contrasts.

Discover Copenhagen & Sylt!

from

1,249 €

*

Sylt

Special price for this 2021 departure

5 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Sylt-Hamburg 07.09.-11.09.2021 Once around Denmark – on this discovery cruise, you will get to know the beautiful Scandinavian country and its diverse coastal landscape! This cruise starts with a stroll around the yachtsman city of Kiel. Enjoy sailing off in the evening whilst looking out over to the horizon as the city gets smaller and smaller and take in the vastness of the picturesque Kiel fjords. Popular Copenhagen awaits with its stunning cultural offerings and distinctive architecture, characterised by gabled houses and drawbridges. For nature lovers, the North Frisian island of Sylt will appeal to all the senses: The island, sculpted by the roaring sea, appears rugged on its steep coast and gentle in its dune landscapes.

Why this cruise?

• Disembarkation in Hamburg for the Hamburg Cruise Days from 10.-12.09.2021

• Enjoy the cruise air on one of the most cutting edge ocean-going vessels – at an entry-level price

• Visit to the “Little Mermaid” in Copenhagen • Beach, mud flats and waves on Sylt’s coast 114

Mudflat hiking tour

*With 200 € special discount on the OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21 catalogue price, limited offer.

Copenhagen SYLT List NORTH SEA

DENMARK

BALTIC SEA

Kiel Hamburg GERMANY

Route B3

Copenhagen, Royal Life Guards

Itinerary Port

Country

Arrive

07.09.

Kiel

Germany

-

08.09. Copenhagen

Denmark

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk around Copenhagen.

Afternoon canal trip past the sights in the Danish capital.

09.09.

Relaxation at sea.

10.09.

List

11.09.

Hamburg

1

Germany/ Sylt

7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning tour around the popular holiday island of Sylt.

Afternoon mudflat hike with an experienced nature guide.

Germany

8:00 a.m.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor./ 1 Subject to tides and weather conditions. Arrival and departure times may change.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Copenhagen, Little Mermaid

For prices and services see pages 122-123.

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Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

Day

Picture-book countryside ­landscapes: scenic Baltic Islands.

from

2,599 €

*

Archipelago landscape off Stockholm

8 days Kiel-Bornholm-Gotland-StockholmÅland Islands-Öland-Kiel 28.08.-04.09.2022 A cruise between German and Scandinavian culture awaits you. Kiel is a Hanseatic city with a long history. You then come to a small town on the north coast – Gudhjem on the Danish island of Bornholm. Visby on the west coast of the Swedish island of Gotland is larger, the entire city has been historically listed since 1805. Stockholm is a lively large city with some oases of calm. Mariehamn is a rocky Finnish territory on the Åland Islands. From there you continue to Borgholm on the Swedish island of Öland. There you can admire the magnificent castle and the beautiful gardens.

Why this cruise?

• Island hopping in the Baltic Sea away from the masses

• Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, is also known as the “Venice of the North”

• Swedish garden splendour in Visby • Feel like a lord of the castle on Borgholm 116

Visby

* With 300 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

With our Ultra Early Booking Discount, save

FINLAND ÅLAND ISLANDS Mariehamn

300 €

Sandhamn

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

Stockholm

200 €

SWEDEN ÖLAND Borgholm DENMARK

Visby GOTLAND

p.p. on bookings before 31.08.2021! ** With our Early Booking Discount, save

BALTIC SEA

BORNHOLM

100 €

Gudhjem

p.p. on bookings before 30.11.2021! **

Kiel GERMANY

Route B4

Your cruise itinerary Port

Country

Arrive

28.08.

Kiel

Germany

-

29.08.

Gudhjem

Denmark/ Bornholm

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Guided tour through the picturesque fishing town of Gudhjem.

30.08.

Visby

Sweden/ Gotland

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Visby morning city tour with botanical gardens and visit to Gotlands Museum Fornsal.

Afternoon visit to a local farm with tasting of local products and a trip on the historic railway.

31.08.

Stockholm

Sweden

8:00 a.m.

01.09.

Stockholm Sweden 1:00 a.m.

Mariehamn Finland/ 11:00 a.m. 10:00 Island tour of Åland with a sightseeing tour of Mariehamn, visit to the Åland Islands p.m.

Jan Karlsgården open-air museum and the ruins of the former Russian fortress, Bomarsund or excursion to Eckerö with a visit to the hunting and fishing museum and to the Eckerö post and toll house, which was the western outpost of the Russian Empire under Tsar Alexander I.

02.09.

Sandhamn

Sweden

8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Guided tour on the trail of Sandhamn‘s history.

03.09.

Borgholm

Sweden/ Öland

7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Excursion to Kalmar with a visit to the castle or discover Öland’s impressive countryside during a panoramic tour.

Germany

9:00 a.m.

04.09. Kiel

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

-

-

Stockholm morning city tour with Vasa Museum.

Afternoon excursion to the baroque Drottningholm Palace.

Disembarkation until 10:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.Arrival and departure times are guidelines. We reserve the right to change itineraries and excursion programmes.

One of 6,000 Åland islands

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 122-123.

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Day

From Kiel to St. Petersburg.

Experience the Baltic States in depth.

from

4,099 €

*

St. Petersburg

Experience the “White Nights” in St. Petersburg

12 days Kiel-Riga-Tallinn-St. Petersburg-HelsinkiStockholm-Gdansk-Kiel 24.06.-05.07.2021 • 05.07.-16.07.2021 31.05.-11.06.2022 • 25.06.-06.07.2022 • 06.07.-17.07.2022 • 17.07.-28.07.2022 On this cruise you will experience the flair of different harbour cities on the Baltic Sea. Riga in Latvia and Tallinn in Estonia welcome you with the most beautiful Baltic Sea architecture. In St. Petersburg you can experience the splendour and ostentatiousness of the former City of the Tsars. You will then visit the lovely capital city of Finland, Helsinki, before the cruise continues on through the archipelago landscape to the vibrant metropolis of Stockholm – the capital of Sweden. In Poland, the diverse city of Gdansk impresses with its imposing German architecture. A wonderful voyage of discovery.

Why this cruise?

• Embarkation in Kiel for the Kiel Week, the world’s largest sailing event (travel dates 24.06.-05.07.2021 and 25.06.-06.07.2022)

• Experience the famous “White Nights” in St. Petersburg (travel dates 24.06.-05.07.2021, 05.07.-16.07.2021, 06.07.-17.07.2022)

• Riga and Tallinn – UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, is also know as the “Venice of the North”

• Marvel at Malbork Castle near Gdansk, the largest brick fortress in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site 118

Riga

* With 400 € Ultra Early Booking Discount on bookings before 28.02.2021, limited offer.

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FINLAND Helsinki

Stockholm

Tallinn

St. Petersburg RUSSIA

ESTONIA

Riga

With our Early Booking Discount, save

200 €

p.p. on bookings before 30.11.2021! **

Gdansk (Sopot) POLAND

GERMANY

With our Super Early Booking Discount, save

p.p. on bookings before 31.08.2021! **

LATVIA

Kiel

p.p. on bookings before 28.02.2021! **

300 €

BALTIC SEA

SWEDEN

400 €

Route B1

Special prices for 2021 departures

Itinerary Port

Country

Arrive

1

Kiel

Germany

-

Depart

Excursion options

5:30 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2

Relaxation at sea.

3

Riga

Latvia

1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. City tour/walk around Riga, the capital city of Latvia.

4

Tallinn

Estonia

2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. City tour/walk through the charming city of Tallinn.

5

St. Petersburg Russia

8:00 a.m.

6

St. Petersburg Russia

-

7

Helsinki

Finland

8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. City tour/walk through the cosmopolitan city of Helsinki.

Stockholm

Sweden

9:30 a.m.

9

Stockholm

Sweden

-

10

Gdansk (Sopot)

Poland

9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk of Gdansk. Afternoon visit to Malbork Castle – the largest knight’s castle in Europe.

Kiel

Germany

8:00 a.m.

-

7:00 p.m. Morning visit to the Peterhof Palace with its beautiful parks.

Afternoon visit to the world-famous Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace.

8 -

Enjoy the cruise through the Stockholm archipelago.

Morning city tour of Stockholm with Vasa Museum.

Afternoon excursion to the Baroque Drottningholm Palace.

5:00 a.m. After departure, enjoy the cruise through the Stockholm archipelago.

Relaxation at sea.

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Morning city tour of St. Petersburg with visit of the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Afternoon visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and boat trip.

Traditional Russian folklore show in the evening.

Relaxation at sea.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

WORLD VOYAGER lies at anchor.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

Gdansk

** Limited offer. For prices and services see pages 122-123.

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Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

Day

Around the Baltic Sea. In the footsteps of the Hanseatic League.

from

3,899 €

*

Helsinki

Special price for this 2021 departure

12 days Kiel-Copenhagen-Gotland-StockholmTallinn-Helsinki-St. Petersburg-Klaipėda-Kiel 30.07.-10.08.2021 The capitals of Denmark and Finland – Copenhagen and Helsinki – are characterised by the cosmopolitan attitude of their inhabitants and their great maritime tradition. Magnificent palaces, world famous museums, beautiful gardens – St. Petersburg impresses with the splendour of the tsars and the lively atmosphere of a modern metropolis. Tallinn was once an important trading town on the Baltic Sea and shows its wealth with its magnificent merchant houses and mighty castles. You will go on a journey through time to Klaipėda, formerly called Memel and visit the Curonian Spit. A cruise on the Baltic Sea is always a journey into the history of Europe.

Why this cruise?

• Swedish garden splendour in Visby • Stockholm: Cruise through the beautiful archipelago landscape

• UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tallinn • Two days in the footsteps of the tsars – your ship docks in the centre of St. Petersburg

• Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit, a 98 kilometrelong peninsula and UNESCO World Heritage Site 120

Klaipėda, Thomas Mann’s house

*With 400 € special discount on the catalogue OCEAN CRUISES 2020/21, limited offer.

FINLAND Helsinki

Stockholm

Tallinn

St. Petersburg RUSSIA

ESTONIA SWEDEN

GOTLAND Visby

Copenhagen DENMARK

LITHUANIA Klaipėda

BALTIC SEA

Kiel GERMANY

Route B2

Stockholm, Vasa Museum

Itinerary Country

Arrive

30.07. Kiel

Port

Germany

-

31.07.

Denmark

7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. City tour/walk around Copenhagen.

Sweden/ Gotland

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Visby city tour with botanical gardens and visit to ‘Fornsalen’ – Gotland’s Museum.

Sweden

Enjoy the cruise through the Stockholm archipelago.

9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning city tour of Stockholm with Vasa Museum.

Afternoon excursion to the baroque Drottningholm Palace.

Copenhagen

01.08. Visby 02.08.

Stockholm

Depart

Excursion options

6:00 p.m. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

03.08. Tallinn

Estonia

1:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. City tour/walk through the charming city of Tallinn.

04.08. Helsinki

Finland

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning city tour/walk through the cosmopolitan city of Helsinki.

Afternoon excursion on speedboats to the Finnish archipelago.

05.08. St. Petersburg Russia

9:00 a.m.

06.08. St. Petersburg Russia

-

-

6:00 p.m. Morning visit to the Peterhof Palace with its beautiful parks.

Afternoon visit to the world-famous Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace.

07.08.

08.08. Klaipėda

Relaxation at sea.

Lithuania

8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Morning excursion to the Curonian Spit and visit to Thomas Mann’s house.

Afternoon city tour/walk of Klaipėda with a visit to the Bernstein Museum and an opportunity to taste local specialities.

Germany

8:00 a.m.

09.08.

10.08. Kiel

Morning city tour of St. Petersburg with visit to the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Afternoon visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and boat trip.

Traditional Russian folklore show in the evening.

Relaxation at sea.

-

Disembarkation until 9:00 a.m.

The bold marked excursions are an extract of possible onshore activities. Further details will be provided to you by the Cruise Director. Bookings can be taken aboard only and are subject to minimum requirement. Arrival and departure times are guidelines.

Arrival and departure times are guidelines. This cruise may require schedule changes, the captain decides the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes & prices.

St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum

For prices and services see pages 122-123.

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Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

Day

Riga

Travel price per person in Euro Trip duration

4 days

5 days

8 days

Cruise route

Hamburg-Kiel / Kiel-Hamburg (B5)

Kiel-Hamburg (B3)

Kiel-Kiel (B4)

25.08.-28.08.2022 04.09.-07.09.2022

07.09.-11.09.2021

28.08.-04.09.2022

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code

112

114

116

HKK-WVO / KKH-WVO

KLH-WVO

KSK-WVO

Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Special price** 2021 departure

Cruise price

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

1,099

1,249

2,899

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

1,299

1,549

3,599

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

1,459

1,749

3,799

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

1,949

2,399

4,799

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

2,249

2,799

5,499

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

2,419

3,029

5,799

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

1,459

1,749

3,799

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable Panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

1,539

1,849

3,899

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

1,629

1,969

4,199

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

1,699

2,069

4,299

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

2,199

2,749

5,099

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

2,589

3,249

6,199

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

449 / 749

399 / 799

1,049 / 1,749

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expeditions, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+75%

+75%

+75%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-150

-

-300

Super Early Booking Discount before 31.08.2021**

-100

-

-200

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

Early Booking Discount before 30.11.2021** Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

free

-50

-

-100

-200

-200

-200

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route B5

Route B3

The classic beverage package during the cruise

87

116

203

The premium beverage package during the cruise

147

196

343

122

Route B4

Prices include the following services

Route B1 in category HD (e.g. travel date 31.05.-11.06.2022)

• Cruise in an outside cabin – with sea

4,499 €

less discounts Ultra Early Booking

- 400 €

plus additional services Classic beverage package

+ 319 €

Travel price per person

= 4,418 €

Your savings per person

400 €

• nicko cruise director and local tour

view guaranteed • nicko cruises full board - Generous breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Varied lunch buffet, optional light lunch, e.g. in the Lido Café - In the evening, 5-course menus are served at the table or selected themed buffets - Coffee/tea facilities for self-service - Coffee/cake or late night snack according to daily schedule - Gala dinner with the captain - Welcome and farewell reception

guide

• English-speaking service on board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions

• Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (massage for a fee) • Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board • Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation & disembarkation • All port and passenger fees

Trip duration

12 days

12 days

Cruise route

Kiel-Kiel (B1)

Kiel-Kiel (B2)

24.06.-05.07.2021 • 05.07.-16.07.2021 31.05.-11.06.2022 • 25.06.-06.07.2022 1 • 06.07.-17.07.2022 • 17.07.-28.07.2022

30.07.-10.08.2021 1

Travel date Catalogue page Booking code

118

120

KPK-WVO

KVK-WVO

Accomm.

Occupancy

Deck

Cruise price

Special price** 2021 departure

Special price** 2021 departure

Expedition Cabin Small window, approx. 17 m2

HD

2

3

4,499

4,099

3,899

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

MD

2

5

5,699

5,299

5,099

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

ML

2

5

6,149

5,749

5,549

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

MN

2

5

7,699

7,299

7,099

VIP Suite Private balcony, approx. 41 m2

MV

2

5

8,799

8,399

8,199

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

MP

2

5

9,429

9,029

8,829

Infinity Cabin, lowerable panoramic front, approx. 25 m2

OD

2

6

6,149

5,749

5,549

Infinity Deluxe Cabin, lowerable Panoramic front, approx. 28 m2

OI

2 to 3

6

6,349

5,949

5,749

Veranda Cabin Private balcony, approx. 25 m2

OL

2

6

6,799

6,399

6,199

Veranda Deluxe Cabin Private balcony, approx. 28 m2

OV

2 to 3

6

6,999

6,599

6,399

Navigator Suite Private balcony, approx. 36 m2

ON

2

6

8,249

7,849

7,649

Explorer Suite Private balcony, approx. 44 m2

OP

2

6

10,099

9,699

9,499

Price for 3rd person (children aged 5-12/from 13) *

1,649 / 2,749

1,249 / 2,349

1,249 / 2,349

Supplement for single occupancy in 2-bed cabin** (Expeditions, Infinity & Veranda Cabins, Suites on request)

+90%

+90%

+75%

Ultra Early Booking Discount before 28.02.2021**

-400

-

-

Super Early Booking Discount before 31.08.2021**

-300

-

-

Early Booking Discount before 30.11.2021**

-200

-

-

Combined Discount for two or more cruises***

-200

-200

-200

Cabin category

Children up to age 4 **

Baltic States, North Sea & Baltic Sea

Example calculation

free

* Only possible when booking the OI and OV cabin category. ** Limited offer. *** Can be combined with our Early Booking Discounts and special prices. Note on the single supplement: If applying the Early Booking and/or Combination Discounts, the single supplement will be added first and the discount is deducted afterwards.

Additional services

Route B1

Route B2

The classic beverage package during the cruise

319

319

319

The premium beverage package during the cruise

539

539

539

Marked travel dates indicate: English language on board and during excursions guaranteed for individual travellers. Different languages are available for groups and charterers on request on all travel dates.

1

Important travel information: Please note that information and excursions will only be provided in German language for individual travellers. Different languages are available on request for groups and charterers. Note on Russia (Routes B1 and B2): Passengers of cruise ships may stay without a visa in the port of call area for up to 72 hours as part of our excursion programme. nicko cruises will provide information about the cruise and personal details prior to arrival. Passengers who organise their stay on land themselves and are not part of a guided group require a visa. An electronic visa for St. Petersburg is available at http://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/. Minimum number of participants for this trip to be reached up to 30 days before departure: 180 people (see section 8.1. of our travel terms).

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WORLD VOYAGER in detail

All outside cabins Your home on the high seas: on our new WORLD VOYAGER, you will find exactly the right cabin for your cruise on the oceans.

No matter which deck you are on or which category you choose, you will always spend your holiday in an outside cabin. All our cabins are equipped with a wardrobe, a fridge, shower/WC, individually regulated air conditioning/heating, a safe and satellite TV. The beds can be separated into two singles if desired. All cabins have hairdryers and bathrobes, and room service with a selection of dishes and beverages is served to your cabin.

For more information, see: www.nicko-cruises.info/ocean-fleet

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Veranda Cabin

Plenty of space for your stay The WORLD VOYAGER has a cosy Mystic on-board restaurant with al fresco patio, the small but beautiful Lido Café on the deck (weather permitting, changing menu) and two lounges with great views. The auditorium and main lounge are there to provide for your entertainment needs. The on-board souvenir shop sells travel products as well as souvenirs and gifts. The spa area with sauna and fitness room, as well as a swimming pool and two whirlpools on deck with a pool bar and sun loungers (pool area can be used depending on weather conditions) provide plenty of space for relaxation or sporting activities. You can also get active on the outside deck (Deck 8), where you will find a running track. A lift connects Deck 3 to Deck 7.

What else you need to know The on-board currency is the Euro. At the end of the cruise, you can pay your bill and any excursions you booked on board in cash or with your debit or credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express).

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312 312 312 312 312312 310 310 310 310 310310 308 308 308 308 308 308 306 306 306 306 306 306 304 304 304 304 304 304 302 302 302 302 302 302

Deck 4 Deck44 Deck Deck Deck 4 4 Deck 4

Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee point point point point Coffee Coffee point point

Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie barbar bar barSmoothie bar bar

609 609 609 609 610 610 610 610 609 609 610 610 607 607 607 607 608 608 608 608 607 607 608 608 605 605 605 605 606 606 606 606 605 605 606 606 603 603 603 603 604 604 604 604 603 603 604 604 601 601 601 601 602 602 602 602 601 601 602 602

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Length Width Draught Ice class Polar class 126 m 19 m 4.7 m 1B C

Deck 8 Deck88 Deck Deck Deck 8 8 Deck 8

Deck 6 Deck66 Deck Deck Deck 6 6 Deck 6

Deck 5 Deck55 Deck Deck 5 5 Deck Deck 5

Deck 3 Deck33 Deck Deck 3 3 Deck Deck 3 Bridges Bridges Bridges Bridges Bridges Bridges

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Onboard language English, German Capacity 200 passengers Crew 109 crew members Year of construction 2020 Max. speed 16 knots

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WORLD VOYAGER technical details Helicopter deck Zodiacs Voltage WLAN

Glass dome Observation Glass dome Lounge Glass dome Observation Observation Lounge Glass dome Glass dome Lounge Observation Observation Glass dome Lounge Lounge Observation Lounge

Deck 7 Deck Deck 77 Deck 7 7 Deck Deck 7

yes 12 220 volts for a charge

Pool bar

Lido Café

Helicopter deck

Running track

Observation Lounge

Pool with whirlpools

Bridge

8

Observation deck

7 6 5 4 3

Al fresco patio

Spa Fitness

Mystic on-board restaurant

Souvenir shop

Reception

Doctor

Tour desk

Auditorium Main lounge with bar

Cruise Director

Observation Lounge

HD

Expedition Cabin, Deck 3

MN

Navigator Suite, Deck 5

OD

Infinity Cabin, Deck 6

OV

Veranda Deluxe, Deck 6

MD

Infinity Cabin, Deck 5

MV

VIP Suite, Deck 5

OI

Infinity Deluxe, Deck 6

ON

Navigator Suite, Deck 6

ML

Veranda Cabin, Deck 5

MP

Explorer Suite, Deck 5

OL

Veranda Cabin, Deck 6

OP

Explorer Suite, Deck 6

Reception Desk

Bar

Whirlpools

Doctor

Cruise Director

Lounge

Pool

Lift

Tour Desk

Spa

Auditorium

Restaurant

Fitness

Souvenir Shop

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Your modern hotel room on the high seas

Expedition Cabin

The 2-bed outside cabins on Deck 3 are around 17 m² in size and have small windows that cannot be opened. This cabin also has a desk with a chair.

Infinity Cabin

The 2-bed outside cabins on Decks 5 and 6 are around 25 m² in size and have a lowerable panoramic front consisting of two horizontal glass elements. The upper element can easily be pushed down, creating a balcony. To enjoy your panoramic views in comfort, the cabins are also equipped with a cosy sofa and two armchairs, and there is also a desk and a chair.

Veranda Cabin

Modern bathrooms

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The 2-bed outside cabins on Decks 5 and 6 are around 25 m² in size and have a private balcony. On the balcony a table and two comfortable chairs invite you to linger and enjoy the views. From here you can enjoy the panorama as you glide past. These cabins also have a comfortable sofa, as well as a desk with a chair.

Infinity Deluxe Cabin The Infinity Deluxe Cabins on Deck 6 have separate living and sleeping areas and are around 28 m² in size. The sleeping area has a lowerable panoramic front consisting of two horizontal glass elements. The upper element can descend electronically, creating a balcony. The room also has a desk with a chair. There is a seating area in the living and entrance area of the cabin.

Veranda Deluxe Cabin The Veranda Deluxe Cabins on Deck 6 have separate living and sleeping areas and are around 28 m² in size. The sleeping area has a private balcony where there is a table and two chairs inviting you to while away your time enjoying the passing panoramic views. The living and entrance area of the cabin is furnished with a cosy seating area.

Navigator Suite The 2-bed suites on Decks 5 and 6 are around 36 m² in size and have a large private balcony, which is accessible from both the living and sleeping areas. On the balcony, loungers and seating provide plenty of comfort for a very special panoramic experience. The separate living area is furnished with a comfortable sofa and an armchair, among other items. Both the living and sleeping areas have infotainment systems.

The cabins have a walk-in wardrobe.

Infinity Cabin

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VIP Suite

VIP Suite The 2-bed suites on Deck 5 are around 41 m² in size and have a large private balcony, which is accessible from both the ­living and sleeping areas. Comfortable sun loungers and seating areas provide plenty of room for relaxation. The generously sized separate living area is furnished with a comfortable sofa, an armchair and another infotainment system with satellite TV. A spacious walk-in wardrobe provides plenty of space for your belongings.

Explorer Suite The 2-bed suites on Decks 5 and 6 are around 44 m² in size and have a large private balcony, which is accessible from both the living and sleeping areas. The balcony is equipped with sun loungers and other seating areas, creating a private retreat with the very best views. In the living area with a separate entrance there is a cosy sofa, armchair and infotainment system with satellite TV so that you can enjoy the excellent views in privacy.

You will find plenty of storage space in the two wardrobes.

The bathroom has two washbasins, as well as both a bath and shower with a separate toilet.

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Important travel information Dear travellers, We are delighted that you would like to go on a cruise with nicko cruises and are now starting to plan your holiday. We would like to give you some tips that will help you to prepare. There are a few special features and useful tips that are worth knowing for every form of travel. We have picked out what we think are the most important things for you to have a relaxing journey.

Animals/bicycles/sports equipment Due to the lack of space on board, we are unfortunately unable to take on pets or to transport sports equipment, such as bikes, surfboards, etc. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Cabins Your cabin number is usually provided with your booking confirmation. You are welcome to make a cabin request when booking, but please note these are requests and are not binding. Cabin numbers are expressly not a contractual component.

Noises typical of a ship, e.g. from the ship’s engine, the air-conditioning system, ventilation, etc. can be heard in almost every room. All cabins and suites are outside cabins. On the WORLD VOYAGER, the Infinity Deluxe and the Veranda Deluxe Cabins can also be occupied by three people. Detailed information on the amenities of each cabin category can be found in the ship description from page 128.

Catering The WORLD VOYAGER is full board and information relating to the services included in your cruise can be found in the trip details. Depending on the cruise route, the catering may include local elements.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style; at lunchtime you also have the option of visiting the Lido Café for a lighter lunch.

Dinner is mostly served at your table. Meals are served in one sitting. Please inform us of any dietary requirements and special meals you require when booking. Suitable catering options will usually always be provided for you.

Changes to prices and services between catalogue printing and booking 1. The contractually agreed travel services in this catalogue are correct at the time of printing in September 2020. Please understand, however, that we expressly reserve the right to make changes to the services for objective reasons up until your booking request is submitted. We will, of course, inform you of these changes before concluding the contract.

2. The prices stated in this catalogue are correct at the time of printing and are binding for us as a tour operator. However, we expressly reserve the right – especially for the following reasons – to declare a

change to the travel price before concluding the contract, which we will, of course, inform you of prior to booking: • A corresponding adjustment of the price quoted in the catalogue is permitted after publication of the catalogue in the case of increased transport costs (particularly fuel costs); fees for certain services such as port fees or VAT; the so-called “bed tax” or a change in the exchange rates applicable to the trip in question.

• A price adjustment after catalogue publication is also permitted if the package tour desired by the customer and offered in the catalogue is only available through the purchase of additional tourist services (allocations). The regulations relating to price changes in our travel terms, which we expressly reference, apply to pricing made after conclusion of the travel agreement.

Changes to routes and services Sea voyages are subject to the special factors of seafaring that we have no influence over. The shipping company therefore reserves the right to make changes to the cruise itinerary without prior notice, should they become necessary for safety reasons or due to sea, weather or ice conditions or due to travel warnings issued by the ­Foreign Office.

Children on board Children up to age 4 travel for free. Children up to and including age 12 receive a discount as stated in the relevant price sheet if they are accommodated in a cabin on Deck 6 (category Infinity Deluxe or Veranda Deluxe) together with their parents. There is no further discount on special offer prices. Please note that there are no child-friendly entertainment programmes, childcare, toys, child seats or cots available on board. On boat excursions, children must be able to get in and out of the Zodiac boats without assistance. Therefore, for safety reasons, the captain will decide on child participation at every landing/with all trips.

Clothing We recommend wearing sporty, casual clothing on the ship. You should wear non-slip shoes on the outside decks. Neat clothes are required for dinner; you are welcome to wear something fancier for

the gala dinner. For the onshore excursions we recommend clothing suitable for the weather conditions. For cruises in cold regions, we recommend warm clothing, even during the summer months, as well as waterproof and comfortable footwear for the onshore excursions. Due to infection risks associated with mosquitos, we recommend full-body, light clothing (long trousers, long shirts), as well as repeated insect repellent application on uncovered body parts when travelling in tropical areas.

Drinking water As the fresh water on board the ships is always stored in tanks, we recommend not drinking the tap water and that you use the mineral water in your cabin and, if necessary, get mineral water from the bar, in the restaurant or at the coffee point on Deck 4 instead. The tap water is perfectly suitable for brushing teeth.

Electrical appliances Irons, hair straighteners, immersion heaters and similar electrical appliances must not be used in the cabins for safety reasons. The voltage in your cabin is 220 volts. ­German plugs can be used without requiring an adapter. A hairdryer is located in your cabin and is free to use, while a laundry service is available for a fee.

Embarkation and disembarkation Ships must sometimes change their berths at short notice despite what has been officially confirmed. If you arrive on your own, we recommend you arrive at the pier at least 3 hours before the ship is due to depart. Please note the precise embarkation times. Even if the ship arrives in the port earlier than planned, the crew must use this time to clean the ship. Please understand that you will not be able to board the ship until the specified time. Disembarkation on the day of departure is usually by 9:00 am.

Environmental protection Your ship is operated with a low sulphur diesel (MGO) and has the latest generation diesel-electric hybrid engine manufactured by Rolls-Royce, which is low emission, consumption optimised and computer controlled. This makes travel as environmentally friendly as possible, even in sensitive ecosystems. WORLD VOYAGER has an SCR catalyser for the treatment of

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exhaust gases, which reduces emissions by up to 95%. In addition to a variety of waste prevention measures, we use an innovative thermal waste treatment on your ship, which leaves just biochar as a waste product. Please do your bit to protect the environment by using resources sparingly and helping to preserve our wonderful destinations for generations to come.

Excursions The optional excursions often have a minimum or maximum number of participants.

Detailed excursion descriptions and prices will be sent to you approx. six weeks before departure. They will also be displayed once you are on board. If you do not participate in an excursion you have booked (whether in advance as a package or directly on board), the cost will not be reimbursed. Arrival and departure times are guidelines. All cruises may require schedule changes. The captain will decide the best course possible depending on the conditions. We reserve the right to change times, itineraries, excursion programmes and prices.

Excursions on Zodiacs The manoeuvrable Zodiac boats (robust, motorised inflatable boats) allow you to explore the waters and land in scenic areas and in places that are usually less developed. For all landings in Zodiac boats, travellers will be expected to wear suitable (preferably non-slip and waterproof) footwear. Each traveller must assess their level of physical fitness and participate in the expeditions at their own risk. Training in safety measures for landings and trips on Zodiac boats is mandatory for all participants. Please note that it is not usually possible for people with limited mobility to get in and out of the Zodiac boats, and that trips may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions for safety reasons. This decision is made by the captain.

First aid on board/ ​ medical care A doctor and a nurse sail on the WORLD VOYAGER to provide first-aid assistance in the event of accidents and emergencies. Billing for the doctor’s services and, if applicable, medication that has been administered, is carried out on site. Our onboard staff (e.g. at the reception desk) are unable to dispense any medication. Please ensure that you have an adequate supply of any medication you need on a regular basis and carry it with you in your hand luggage. You should also have enough of any medication that you might need, e.g. headache tablets. We assume no liability for any medication and urgently required medical equipment that is carried in your suitcase. We strongly recommend you take out international health insurance, which also covers the cost of medically necessary

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repatriation to your country. Our WORLD VOYAGER is subject to strict hygiene regulations, which are constantly monitored by the ship‘s management. For your own safety, we have hand disinfection equipment in multiple places around the ship, which every guest should use as often as possible to prevent the inadvertent spread of pathogens on board. The transportation of medical electrical equipment on board is possible on request. Please note, however, that temporary power fluctuations can occur on the ship. It is generally not permitted to carry oxygen tanks on tour coaches.

including hand luggage – is examined during embarkation.

Guests with physical limitations Your ship will be as comfortable as possible, but there will of course be staircases, as well as narrow doors and corridors. Even boarding or disembarking from the ship is usually via narrow gangways, which are not always at ground level and, depending on the tide, can also be very steep. If you are not able to handle these obstacles on your own, an ocean cruise on our ships is not recommended. Our crew is of course on hand to help, however, please bear in mind that our on-board employees are not trained caregivers and are not permitted to carry out any nursing activities. If you require specialised help, you must travel with a companion. Our ocean ship is not disabled accessible.

Passports/Visas Please check that all necessary papers and records are valid well in advance of your trip. We would like to point out that you are responsible for having the appropriate travel documentation, visas and for complying with the vaccination requirements.

Please note the “Important Travel Advice” at the end of the respective travel chapter in this catalogue. Austrian and Swiss citizens, as well as other nationalities, should contact their responsible consulate or travel agency. In the event of non-compliance with the passport, visa and vaccination regulations, travel may be prevented or it can lead to considerable costs for the passenger. If a cruise cannot be taken due to improper documentation, there will be no refund of the travel price. You will not need a visa for the Russian Federation when travelling as part of our excursion programme in St. Petersburg. If you plan on taking shore leave in St. Petersburg on your own, a visa is a mandatory requirement. The visa is not part of our travel services and each guest is responsible for procuring their own visa. You can obtain a visa for Russia either directly through the responsible consulate/embassy service centre in your country or use a visa service to apply on your behalf. We are happy to provide recommendations should you wish to use a visa service company. Please read up about any customs regulations along your cruise route in advance of departure.

Internet on board The WORLD VOYAGER is equipped with a satellite reception system and offers WLAN internet connection for a fee (please note the ship information). Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed; there may be interruptions to network coverage on the high seas. Please understand that we are unable to reimburse you for costs caused by coverage interruptions.

In order to guarantee a stable internet service, there are restrictions on certain streaming providers and internet services.

For more information please refer to the on-board ABC information in your cabin.

If you have any questions, please contact the reception desk staff who will be happy to help.

Luggage Your luggage must only contain personal items. It is forbidden to bring weapons, knives, alcohol or drugs on board. For safety reasons, you are not allowed to bring beverages or food on board. This also applies to anything bought for consumption during shore excursions. The hotel management is happy to store local products/souvenirs that you wish to take home with you for safekeeping until you leave the ship. In accordance with the rules of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS), every piece of luggage –

Passenger manifest For all of our cruises on the WORLD ­VOYAGER we require information from you in advance of departure in order to draw up a passenger manifest. This helps the ship to be cleared faster by the authorities in the various ports we visit and therefore shortens waiting times for you. Information provided for this passenger manifest is subject to the Privacy Policy. You will receive further information with your booking confirmation.

Payment on board The currency on board is Euro. You can pay for beverages you consume on board and trips booked on board at the end of your journey in cash in Euro. You can certainly also pay your onboard bill using your credit card (Mastercard, Visa, ­American Express) or your debit card. Please note that paying with a credit card will incur a transaction fee. In some circumstances, fees for foreign travel may be incurred by your bank or credit card company for card payments, as the WORLD VOYAGER sails under the Portuguese flag. Please note: Money ­cannot be exchanged on the ship.

Post You can send post while on board. The post will usually be sent when we reach the next port. Postcards and postage stamps can be purchased at the reception desk on board, but please bear in mind that prices on board may often be more expensive than on land.

usability of the pool and whirlpool depends on the current and forecasted swell and weather. If conditions are unsuitable, they will not be filled with water. The decision is made exclusively by the captain. Please note that the on-board shop is only available outside the 12-mile zone.

Pregnant guests At the point of departure, pregnant passengers must present a medical certificate as verification that there are no medical concerns about their participation on the cruise. Please note that you will not be able to come on the cruise if you are already in the 24th week of pregnancy or have a highrisk pregnancy.

Shore excursions Onshore excursions organised and combined for you by nicko cruises take you to some of the most beautiful countryside and important sights along your cruise route. You are, of course, welcome to explore the holiday destination on your own. You are able to leave the ship when the authorities and ship’s captain have officially approved disembarkation and the corresponding announcement has been made. Please refer to the daily programme for information on when you should be back on board. The ship is unable to wait for late passengers due to the berthing times agreed with the port. Any extra costs incurred (such as hotel or additional transfer costs) will not be covered. If your ship is at anchor off the coast, landing will be in a tender boat.

Risk coverage documents Your travel price is ensured in accordance with EU guidelines. You will receive the travel price risk coverage document with your nicko cruises travel confirmation.

Roads/ship moorings Each ship has a berth in each port, which can be changed by the authorities at short notice. These are not always centrally located. You will see the anchor symbol in front of various docking points in your cruise itinerary; this means that your ship will not dock at a pier – it will anchor at a safe, designated place or, in nautical terms, it will be lying “in the roads”. Please note that it is always the responsibility of the port authorities to assign our vessel another berth at anchor in the roads at short notice; this is beyond the control of the shipping company. In these cases there will be a regular shuttle service between the ship and port, which will either be on tender boats or on the ship’s own motorised Zodiac boats. Disembarking depends on weather conditions. Unfortunately, for security reasons, customers who only have limited mobility cannot make use of this service. This also applies to guests with severely impaired vision.

Services not included in the price Please note that the following services are not included in our travel prices: individual travel to and from the ship, excursions – if not expressly stated as being included in the price – insurance, beverages, tips (we recommend €13-17 per day/person), other personal expenses.

Ship equipment On board your ship you will find communal facilities such as a spa area or fitness room which you are free to use. Use them at your own risk. Massage treatments are available for a fee. There are chairs, tables and sun loungers in the pool area. Please understand that there is a limited number of outdoor furniture, which is the maximum number possible for the deck space. The

Advice” at the end of the respective travel chapter in this catalogue. Each guest is responsible for meeting the entry requirements at each of the respective destinations.

Valuables All cabins are equipped with a small safe box in which you can store your valuables.

However, we recommend that you do not take items such as expensive jewellery, etc. on the cruise. We sometimes visit parts of the world in which for our standards lower affluence levels are considered abundant wealth, and the display of valuables can evoke covetousness. We would like to point out that valuables, such as cameras, jewellery, cash and other expensive items, must be carried in your hand luggage. Liability for valuables lost in unattended checked-in baggage is excluded.

Do you have any further questions? ­Contact your travel agency or us.

We will be happy to help!

Telephone help line: +49 (0) 711 24 89 80 33

Smoking Smoking is only permitted on labelled outside decks. Please only use the ashtrays provided. All internal areas such as restaurants, lounges, cabins, corridors, etc. are non-smoking areas.

Telephones on board (communication) It is possible to make calls on board from cabin to cabin. It is also possible to call ashore via a satellite link. The costs of this, however, are high and we recommend using your own mobile phone (please check with your provider for information on roaming charges).

Tips It is common practice around the world for a satisfied guest to reward the services of staff accordingly. The amount tipped is, of course, at the guest’s discretion and should be in recognition of good service.

We recommend €13-17 per guest and per overnight stay for the ship’s crew. The cruise director, local tour guides and bus drivers are not included in this. You can, however, also thank them by giving them a tip.

TV Your ship has flat screen TVs that work with a satellite system, so television reception is guaranteed for most of the trip.

Vaccinations A yellow fever vaccination is mandatory when travelling from yellow fever areas to the Caribbean and Cape Verde Islands.

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nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH travel terms and conditions for ocean and expedition voyages Dear customers and travellers, the following conditions shall form, insofar as effectively agreed, the content of the contract between the customer and nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH, hereinafter “nc”, for the package travel contract drawn up during the conclusion of the contract. They supplement the statutory regulations of §§ 651a - y BGB (German Civil Code) and Articles 250 and 252 of the EGBGB (Introductory Act to the German Civil Code) and complete them. Please read these travel terms carefully before booking!

1. Completion of the package travel contract, customer obligations 1.1. The following applies to all booking methods: a) The offer of nc and the customer’s booking are based on the travel description and the supplementary information from nc for the respective trip, insofar as these are available to the customer at the time of booking. b) Travel agents and booking offices are not authorised by nc to make agreements, provide information or make any assurances that alter the agreed content of the package travel contract, go beyond or contradict the travel description or the services contractually agreed by nc. c) Information in hotel guides and similar directories that are not published by nc, are not binding for nc and nc’s obligation to perform, unless they have been made part of nc’s obligation to perform by express arrangement with the customer. d) If the contents of the travel confirmation from nc differ from the contents of the booking, there will be a new offer from nc, to which nc is bound for a duration of 3 working days. The contract is concluded on the basis of this new offer, insofar as nc has referred to the change with regard to the new offer and fulfilled its pre-contractual information requirements and the customer declares acceptance to nc within the binding period via express declaration or down payment. e) The pre-contractual information provided by nc on essential characteristics of travel services, the travel price and all additional costs, the terms of payment, the minimum number of participants and the cancellation fee (in accordance with Article 250 § 3 Number 1, 3 to 5 and 7 EGBGB (Introductory Act to the German Civil Code) will then only not be part of the package travel contract if this is expressly agreed between the parties. f) The customer is liable for all the contractual obligations of the fellow travellers for whom they make the booking, as well as their own, insofar as they have accepted a corresponding obligation by express and separate declaration.

1.2. For the booking, which is made verbally, by phone, in writing, by e-mail or by fax, the following applies: a) By booking, nc offers the customer the binding completion of the package travel contract.

The customer is bound to the booking for 3 working days. b) The contract is concluded upon receipt of the travel confirmation (declaration of acceptance) by nc. Upon or immediately after conclusion of the contract, nc will provide the customer with a legal confirmation of the travel confirmation on a permanent data medium (which enables the customer to keep the declaration unchanged or store it for a reasonable time, e.g. on paper or via e-mail), unless the traveller is entitled to a written confirmation of travel in accordance with Art. 250 § 6 (1) Sentence 2 EGBGB because the conclusion of the contract occurred in the simultaneous physical presence of both parties or outside of business premises.

1.3. For bookings in electronic commerce (e.g. internet, app, telemedia), the following apply to the conclusion of the contract: a) The customer will be informed about the procedure for electronic booking in the corresponding application of nc . b) The customer is able to correct their information, delete or reset the entire booking form, and the utilisation of this correction option is explained to them.

c) The contractual languages used to carry out the online booking are indicated. Only German is legally relevant. d) If the nc contract text is stored in the online booking system, the customer will be informed about this and will be given the option to retrieve the contract text at a later date. a) By pressing the “Book and pay” button, nc offers the customer the binding completion of the package travel contract. The customer is bound to this contract offer for three working days from the date of sending the electronic declaration. f) The customer is immediately informed of the receipt of their booking by electronic means. g) The submission of the booking by pressing the “Book and pay” button does not justify any claim of the customer to the conclusion of a package travel contract according to their booking details. Rather, nc is free to either accept or decline the customer’s contract offer. h) The contract comes into effect when the customer has access to the travel confirmation sent by nc. i) If this travel confirmation appears immediately after the customer makes the booking by pressing the “Book and pay” button via the immediate presentation of the travel confirmation on the screen (booking in real-time), the customer has access to the package travel contract and the travel confirmation is displayed on the customer’s screen. Failing this, the customer will receive an interim notification regarding receipt of their booking in accordance with f), insofar as the customer is given the option of saving the travel confirmation on a permanent data medium and printing it out. However, the binding nature of the package travel contract is not dependent on the customer actually using these options for storage or printout. nc will also provide the customer with a copy of the travel confirmation in text form.

1.4. nc points out that according to the legal regulations (§§ 312 Paragraph 7, 312g Paragraph 2 Sentence 1 no. 9 BGB (German Civil Code)) for package tour contracts pursuant to § 651a and § 651c BGB, that there is no right of cancellation for contracts concluded via distance selling (letters, catalogues, phone calls, faxes, e-mails, messages sent via mobile services (SMS), as well as by radio, telemedia and online services), but only the statutory rights of withdrawal and termination, in particular the right of withdrawal according to § 651h BGB (see also Section 5).

There is, however, a right of withdrawal if the contract for travel services pursuant to § 651a BGB (German Civil Code) was concluded outside of business premises, unless the oral negotiations on which the conclusion of the contract is based have been conducted on the prior order of the consumer: in the latter case, there is no right of withdrawal.

1.5. On booking an expedition trip in the Antarctic or Arctic, which we run together with Quark Expeditions®, each traveller expressly agrees to the travel terms of nc and the “Additional special contract terms for expedition trips with Quark Expeditions®”. Travellers are made aware of these special conditions in writing before completing the booking.

2. Payment 2.1. nc and travel agents may only claim or accept payments for the travel price prior to the completion of the package tour if there is an effective customer money protection contract and

the customer has been provided with the risk coverage documents with the name and contact details of the credit institute in a clear, understandable and emphasised manner. Upon conclusion of the contract, a down payment of 20% of the travel price will be due for payment upon delivery of the risk coverage documents. The final payment is due 30 days prior to departure, provided that the risk coverage document has been handed over and the trip can no longer be cancelled for the reason stated in Section 8. For bookings with less than 30 days to go before departure, the entire travel price is due immediately.

2.2. If the customer does not make the down payment and/or the final payment in accordance with the agreed payment due date, although nc is willing and able to provide the contractual services properly, has fulfilled its statutory information obligation and the customer has no legal or contractual offset right or right of retention and the customer is responsible for delayed payment, then nc is entitled, after sending a reminder with a deadline after the deadline has expired, to withdraw from the package travel contract and to charge the customer cancellation costs in accordance with Section 5.

3. Changes to the content of the contract prior to departure, which do not affect the travel price 3.1. Discrepancies in key features of the travel services from those outlined in the contents of the package travel contract which became necessary after the conclusion of the contract and were carried out by nc in good faith are permitted to nc before departure, insofar as the discrepancies are insignificant and do not affect the overall arrangement of the booked trip.

3.2. nc is obligated to inform the customer of service changes as soon as the reason for the change is known via a permanent data medium (e.g. via e-mail, SMS or voice message) in a clear, understandable and emphasised manner.

3.3. In the event of any material change to any essential feature of a travel service or deviation from the customer‘s specific requirements that have become part of the package travel contract, the customer shall be entitled within a reasonable time limit set by nc upon notification of the change to either accept the amendment or to withdraw from the package travel contract free of charge. If the customer does not expressly declare to nc their withdrawal from the package travel contract within the deadline set by nc, the change shall be deemed accepted.

3.4. Any warranty claims remain unaffected to the extent that the changed services are flawed.

If nc incurred lower costs when carrying out the modified journey or any replacement tour of equivalent quality, the difference should be reimbursed to the customer in accordance with § 651 m (2) German Civil Code

4. Price increase; price cut 4.1. nc reserves the right, in accordance with § 651f, 651g BGB (German Civil Code) and the following regulations, to increase the travel price agreed in the package travel contract if this change occurred after the contract was concluded a) Increase in the price of transporting passengers due to higher fuel or other energy costs, b) Increase in taxes and other charges for agreed travel services, such as tourist taxes, port or airport charges, or

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c) Change in the exchange rates applicable to the package tour concerned directly affects the travel price.

4.2. An increase in the travel price is only permitted if nc clearly and comprehensibly informs the traveller about the price increase and its reasons in text form and informs them of the calculation of the price increase.

4.3. The price increase is calculated as follows: a) If the price for the transport of persons according to 4.1a) is increased, nc may increase the travel price in accordance with the following calculation: • in the event of a seat-based increase, nc may charge the customer for the increase.

• Otherwise, the increased costs for fuel or other energy costs required by the transport company for each means of transport of nc will be divided by the number of persons carried. nc can claim payment from the customer for each person carried for the resulting increase. b) In the event of an increase in taxes and other charges according to 4.1b), the travel price may be increased by the corresponding pro rata amount. c) In the event of an increase in exchange rates according to 4.1c), the travel price can be in­creased to the extent that the journey has become more expensive for nc.

4.4. nc is obliged to provide the customer/traveller with a reduction of the travel price at his request, if and to the extent that the prices, charges or exchange rates specified in 4.1 a) -c) have changed after the conclusion of the contract and this leads to lower costs for nc before departure. If the customer/traveller has paid more than the amount owed hereafter, the surplus shall be reimbursed to them by nc. However, nc may deduct the administrative expenditure that has been incurred by nc from the amount to be reimbursed. nc must prove to the customer/ traveller, at their request, the cost of administrative expenditure that has been incurred.

4.5. Price increases are only permitted up to 20 days before departure.

4.6. In the event of price increases of more than 8%, the customer is entitled within a reasonable time limit set by nc upon notification of the price increase to either accept the change or to withdraw from the package travel contract free of charge. If the customer does not expressly declare to nc their withdrawal from the package travel contract within the deadline, the change shall be deemed accepted.

5. Cancellation by the customer before departure/cancellation fees 5.1. The customer may withdraw from the package travel contract at any time before departure. Their withdrawal should be declared to nc at the below address, or, if booked through a travel agent, the withdrawal declaration can also be sent to them. We recommend the customer withdraw from the contract in text form.

5.2. If the customer withdraws before departure or if the customer does not start the journey, nc is not entitled to receive the travel price.

Instead, nc can demand reasonable compensation, insofar as withdrawal is not the responsibility of nc. nc cannot claim compensation for unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances at the destination or in its immediate vicinity which significantly affect the operation of the package tour or the transport of persons to the destination; circumstances are unavoidable and extraordinary if they are not under the control of the party invoking them and their consequences could not have been avoided even if all reasonable arrangements had been made.

5.3. nc has determined the following compensation charges taking into account the period between the notice of withdrawal and departure, as well as the expected expenditure savings and the expected purchase through other uses of the travel services. Compensation will be

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calculated after the time of receipt of the notice of withdrawal using the following scale: a) Trips from the main catalogue, trips without any special labels up to 150 days before departure 10% up to 90 days before departure 20% up to 45 days before departure 30% up to 30 days before departure 50% up to 10 days before departure 75% up to one day before departure 90% and on the day of arrival or in the event of non-attendance 95% of the agreed travel price b) Special offers at special prices (labelled as: “special offers”) up to 90 days before departure 30% up to 45 days before departure 40% up to 30 days before departure 60% up to 10 days before departure 85% up to one day before departure 90% and on the day of arrival or in the event of non-attendance 95% of the agreed travel price c) Cancellation of single beds (individual travellers) in double or multi-bed cabins (trips from the main catalogue) up to 90 days 50%; from 89 to 45 days 75%; from 44 to 10 days 90%, from 9 days until the day of arrival or in the event of non-occurrence 95% of the agreed travel price. c) Cancellation of single beds (individual travellers) in double or multi-bed cabins (special offers) up to 90 days 60%; from 89 to 45 days 90%; from 44 days until the day of arrival or in the event of non-arrival 95% of the agreed travel price.

5.4. The customer is free to prove to nc that nc did not incur any losses or a far lower loss than the cancellation compensation demanded by nc.

5.5. Cancellation compensation according to Section 5.3. is deemed not to have been determined and agreed if nc proves that nc incurred significantly greater expenditure than the calculated lump sum amount that would have been applied in the event of an agreement. In this case, nc is obliged to quantify and substantiate the required compensation, taking into account saved expenditure and acquisition and any other use of travel services.

5.6. If nc is obliged to refund the travel price due to a cancellation, Section 651 h (5) German Civil Code remains unaffected.

5.7. According to § 651 e BGB (German Civil Code), when notifying nc on a permanent data medium requesting a third party to enter into the rights and obligations under the package travel contract in their stead, the customer’s legal rights remain unaffected by the above conditions.

Such a declaration is considered timely if nc is informed 7 days before departure.

5.8. Taking out travel cancellation insurance and insurance to cover repatriation costs in case of accident or illness is strongly recommended.

6. Rebooking 6.1. After the conclusion of the contract, the customer may not make a claim for rebooking (changes regarding the travel date, travel destination, place of travel, accommodation, type of catering, type of transport or other services).

This does not apply if the rebooking is necessary because nc has not provided any information or has provided insufficient or false pre-contractual information to the traveller pursuant to Art. 250 § 3 EGBGB (Introductory Act to the German Civil Code); in this case, the rebooking is free.

6.2. Upon request of the customer, nc may review re­booking options. If nc makes a rebooking,

nc may charge a rebooking fee from the customer for each traveller affected by the rebooking, subject to the following time limit. Unless otherwise agreed on a case-by-case basis prior to the rebooking being agreed, rebooking fees amount to €200 per person up to 150 days ­before the journey.

Customer rebooking requests that take place after expiration of the deadline as well as rebooking requests that concern special offer trips at special prices, can, if their execution is possible at all, only be carried out after withdrawal from the travel contract according to Section 5 in line with the conditions and the making of a new registration. This does not apply to rebooking requests that only incur minor costs.

Previously promised cabin numbers cannot be taken into account with rebookings.

7. Unused services If the traveller accepts individual travel services, for whose contractual provision nc was prepared and able to provide, and does not make use of these services for their own reasons, the traveller has no entitlement to the partial reimbursement of the travel price, insofar as such reasons would not have entitled them to free withdrawal or termination of the travel contract in accordance with the legal conditions. nc will seek reimbursement for the expenditure saved from the tour operators. This obligation is waived if the services are completely insignificant.

8. Withdrawal due to the minimum number of participants not being met 8.1. nc may withdraw the travel offer if the minimum number of participants is not achieved in accordance with the following stipulations: a) The minimum number of participants and the latest date of receipt of the declaration of withdrawal from nc by the customer must be stated in the respective pre-contractual briefing b) nc must indicate the minimum number of participants and the latest withdrawal period in the travel confirmation c) nc is obligated to immediately notify the customer of the cancellation of the trip if it is established that the journey will not be carried out due to the minimum number of participants not being reached. d) Cancellation by nc later than 30 days before departure is not permitted.

8.2. If the trip is not carried out for this reason, the customer will immediately receive reimbursement of the travel price they have paid, Section 5.6. applies accordingly.

9. Obligations of the customer/traveller 9.1. Travel documents The customer has to inform nc or the travel agent, through whom the customer booked the package tour, if they do not have the necessary travel documents (e.g. plane ticket, hotel voucher) within the deadline communicated by nc.

9.2. Notice of defects/Request for remediation a) If the trip is not provided free of defects, the traveller may request remediation. b) Insofar as nc could not remedy the situation as a result of a culpable neglect of the notice of defects, the traveller cannot assert any compensation claims according to § 651 m BGB (German Civil Code) or claims for damages according to § 651n BGB c) The traveller is obligated to promptly provide the nc representative on-site with their notice of defects. If there is no local nc representative, any travel defects shall be reported to nc through the contact point provided by nc ; accessibility of the nc representative or its contact on-site will be mentioned in the travel confirmation. The traveller can, however, also take the notice of defects to the travel agent through which the package tour was booked. d) The nc representative is instructed to remedy the issue, if this is possible. They are not, however, authorised to recognise any claims.

9.3. Termination deadline If the customer/traveller wants to terminate the package travel contract due to a travel defect of the kind specified in § 651i (2) BGB (German Civil Code), insofar as the defect is substantial, according to § 651l BGB, nc must be set a reasonable deadline for remedial action by the customer. This does not apply if the remedial actions of nc are refused or if immediate remedial action is required.

9.4. Luggage damage and luggage delay during air travel; special rules and deadlines for requests for remediation a) The traveller is advised that luggage loss, damage and delay related to air travel in accordance with the aviation regulations must be reported on-site immediately through a notice of loss (“P.I.R.”) filed with the responsible airline. Airlines and nc may refuse reimbursement under international conventions if the notice of loss has not been completed. The notice of loss must be refunded within 7 days in case of luggage damage and within 21 days after delivery in case of delay. b) In addition, the loss, damage or misdirection of luggage shall be reported immediately to nc, its representative or contact point or the travel agent. This does not release the traveller from their obligation to file a loss report with the airline in accordance with a) within the deadlines stated above.

made through the travel agent if the package tour was booked through this travel agent. The contractual claims listed in § 651 i (3) BGB (German Civil Code) become time-barred after two years.

The limitation period starts on the day on which the journey ends according to the contract.

We recommend making an assertion in text form.

13. Passport, visa and health regulations 13.1. nc will inform the customer/traveller of general passport and visa requirements, as well as the health formalities of the country of destination, including the approximate deadlines for obtaining any necessary visas prior to conclusion of the contract and any changes to these prior to the journey.

13.2. The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the officially required travel documents, getting any necessary vaccinations and compliance with customs and foreign exchange regulations. Disadvantages resulting from nonobservance of these regulations, e.g. the payment of cancellation costs, are at the expense of the customer/traveller. This does not apply if nc has not provided information or has provided insufficient or incorrect information.

13.3. nc shall not be liable for the timely issuance and receipt of necessary visas from the respective diplomatic representation if the customer has entrusted nc with the procurement, unless nc has culpably neglected its own obligations.

10. Limitation of liability 10.1. The contractual liability of nc for damages that are not the result of injury to life, body or health and were not culpably caused is limited to the triple the travel price. Any further claims under the Montreal Convention or the Aviation Act remain unaffected by this limitation of liability.

10.2. nc is not liable for service interruptions, personal injury and material damages in connection with third-party services only (e.g. contracted excursions, sporting events, theatre visits, exhibitions), if these services were explicitly stated as being provided by third parties and the identity and address of the contracting party was clearly indicated in the travel description and travel confirmation so that the traveller could clearly see they were not part of the nc package tour and were selected separately. Sections 651b, 651c, 651w and 651y BGB (German Civil Code) remain unaffected.

10.3. nc shall be liable, however, if and to the extent that violation of the information, explanation or organisational duties of nc was the cause of damage to the traveller.

11. Assertion of claims, recipients Claims according to § 651i (3) no. 2, 4-7 BGB (German Civil Code) are to be asserted to nc by the customer/traveller. The assertion may also be

premises of nc or which nc is happy to send to customers.

15.2. nc points out that in view of the law on consumer dispute settlement, nc does not participate in voluntary consumer dispute settlement.

If a consumer dispute settlement becomes mandatory for nc after these travel terms have been printed, nc will inform the consumer accordingly in a suitable manner. nc refers to the European online dispute resolution platform https:// ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ for all travel contracts concluded in electronic commerce.

15.3. For customers/travellers who are not nationals of a member state of the European Union or who are Swiss citizens, the exclusive validity of German law is agreed for the entire legal and contractual agreement between the customer/traveller and nc. Such customers/ travellers can only file suits against nc at the nc headquarters.

15.4. For nc, claims against customers or contracting partners in the package travel contract who are businessmen, legal entities of the public law or private law, who are domiciled abroad, are ordinarily resident abroad or whose habitual abode at the time the claim is raised is unknown will be filed in the court of jurisdiction of the nc headquarters. © Protected by copyright: Noll | Hütten | Dukic Rechtanwälte, Munich | Stuttgart, 2021

14. Special regulations in relation to pandemics (in particular coronavirus) 14.1. The parties agree that nc will always render the agreed travel services in conjunction with the service providers in compliance with and subject to the official regulations and requirements applicable at the time of travel.

14.2. The traveller agrees to observe appropriate usage regulations or limitations of the service provider when using the travel services and to notify the tour guide and tour operator immediately if the characteristic symptoms of illness appear.

15. Data processing; alternative dispute resolution; choice of law and place of jurisdiction 15.1. Data provided by the customer in the travel booking is used by nc to book and process the cruise as well as to forward information and offers to the customer. In the case of cruises abroad, processing includes in particular forwarding customer data to service partners abroad. More about the processing and storage as well as the rights as data subjects (in particular information and objection rights) can be found in nc’s Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at any time at https://www.nicko-cruises.de/en/ rechtliches/data-protection or at the business

Tour operator is: nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH Mittlerer Pfad 2 • D-70499 Stuttgart Tel. +49 711 24 89 80 33 Fax +49 (0) 711 24 89 80 77 international@nicko-cruises.de www.nicko-cruises.com District court Stuttgart HRB 753521 Managing Directors: Guido Laukamp, Carsten Keil These travel terms apply to sea and expedition trips with nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH and replace all previous travel terms.

Valid as of September 2020 Separate conditions apply to our river cruises.

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Form for informing the traveller on a package tour in accordance with § 651a of the German Civil Code The combination of travel services offered is a package tour within the meaning of directive (EU) 2015/2302. You can therefore claim all EU rights that apply to package tours. The company nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH, Mittlerer Pfad 2, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany bears full responsibility for the proper execution of the entire package tour. In addition, nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH, Mittlerer Pfad 2, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany has the legally required protection for the repayment of your payments and, if transport is included in the package tour, to ensure your repatriation in the event of its insolvency.

Most important rights under directive (EU) 2015/2302 • Travellers will receive all relevant information about the package tour before the completion of the package travel contract.

• At least one operator is always liable for the proper provision of all travel services included in the contract.

• Travellers will receive an emergency telephone number or contact details to contact the tour operator or travel agent.

• Travellers may transfer the package tour to another person within a reasonable time and possibly at additional cost.

• The price of the package holiday may only be increased if certain costs (for example, fuel prices) increase and if this is expressly provided for in the contract, and in any case not later than 20 days before the start of the package tour. If the price increase exceeds 8% of the package tour price, the traveller can withdraw from the contract. If a tour operator reserves the right to a price increase, the traveller has the right to a price cut if the corresponding costs decrease.

• Travellers can withdraw from the contract without payment of a cancellation fee and receive full reimbursement for all payments if any of the essential elements of the package tour, with the exception of the price, are significantly altered. If the operator responsible for the package tour cancels the package tour before the start of the journey, travellers are entitled to reimbursement and possibly compensation.

• Travellers may withdraw from the contract in the event of exceptional circumstances prior to the start of the package tour without paying a cancellation fee, for example, if there are serious safety issues at the destination which are likely to affect the package tour.

• In addition, travellers can withdraw from the contract at any time before the start of the package tour by paying a reasonable and justifiable cancellation fee.

• If, after the start of the package tour, essential elements of the package holiday cannot be arranged in accordance with the agreement, the traveller must be provided with appropriate alternative arrangements at no extra cost. The traveller may withdraw from the contract without payment of a cancellation fee (in the Federal Republic of Germany this right is called “Termination”), if services are not provided in accordance with the contract and this has a significant effect on the provision of the contractual package tour services and the tour operator fails to remedy the situation.

• The traveller is entitled to a price reduction and/or compensation if the travel services are not provided or are not provided properly.

• The tour operator will assist the traveller if they are experiencing hardship.

• In the event of the insolvency of the tour operator or, in some member states, of the travel agent, payments will be reimbursed.

If the tour operator or, if relevant, the travel agent enters into insolvency after the start of the package tour, and if transport is part of the package, the return of travellers is guaranteed. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH, Mittlerer Pfad 2, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany has insolvency hedging with Zurich Beteiligungsaktiengesellschaft. Travellers can contact Zurich Beteiligungsaktiengesellschaft (Platz der Einheit 2, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, tel: +49 (0) 69 7115-0; Fax: +49 (0) 69 7115-3358; e-mail: service@zurich.de) if they are denied services due to the insolvency of nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH, Mittlerer Pfad 2, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany.

Website on which the complete edition of the German Civil Code can be found: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/

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HOLIDAY AHOY! With the right travel protection, you can relax and start packing.

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No ble deducti

CANCELLATION FULL PROTECTION

Travel Cancellation Insurance Travel Assistance Travel Curtailment Insurance Foreign Travel Health Insurance incl.

Patient Repatriation Transportation • Travel Luggage Insurance • Travel Accident Insurance • Travel Liability Insurance

No ble deducti

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TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE

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45 days

All sums and premiums in Euro.

Mode of travel: valid for all types of travel Area of application: worldwide Insured cost of travel: A maximum travel price of € 10,000 per person is possible. Please contact our service team for longer travel periods and travel fees exceeding € 10,000.

Sums insured: Travel Luggage Insurance: € 3,000 per person Travel Accident Insurance: up to € 30,000 per person in the event of disability, € 10,000 in the event of death Travel Liability Insurance: € 500,000 per person for personal injury and property damage Insured duration of travel: Cancellation Full Protection: unlimited Complete Protection: See insurance certificate / travel confirmation / booking confirmation. The insurance policies are valid for the duration of the trip (from commencement of the trip to the time of return); a maximum of 45 days is possible. The Travel Cancellation and Travel Curtailment Insurance provides cover irrespective of the duration of the trip.

Notes on arranging insurance: All travel protection with Travel Cancellation Insurance should be taken out when booking travel. It is possible to take this out later up to 30 days before commencement of travel. If travel is booked 29 days or less before commencement of travel, travel cover must be taken out immediately, but within the following three workdays at the latest.

Important information: The Terms and Conditions of Insurance of AWP P&C S.A. are relevant for insurance cover. The complete Terms and Conditions of Insurance are available from your travel agent. They are also available for inspection under www.allianz-reiseversicherung.de/avb. Services and premiums are subject to amendments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Foreign Travel Health Insurance incl.

Patient Repatriation Transportation is also authorised for trips to Russia.

GOOD TO KNOW: Always including cover against late arrival and rebooking.

PERFECT FOR CRUISES Complete Protection now includes our supplemental service for voyages: • In the event of an unexpected serious illness or injury, cancellation costs for day trips booked on site will be reimbursed

NEW! CORONA BENEFITS INCLUDED: Reimbursement of costs in case of individual quarantine.

This applies to trip cancellations as well as travel interruption if an individual quarantine is ordered at the travel destination.

Furthermore, if COVID-19 or another epidemic or pandemic disease is diagnosed, we provide coverage for travel cancellation, travel curtailment, and in connection with the travel health insurance.

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Annual timetable WORLD VOYAGER 2021/22 Destination area

Route Days Destinations

Travel date

Page

Western Europe

E1

14

Lisbon-Port Médoc-London-Hamburg

28.05.-10.06.2021

88

Northern Europe

N1

15

Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

10.06.-24.06.2021

102

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

24.06.-05.07.2021

118

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

05.07.-16.07.2021

118

Northern Europe

N2

15

Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

16.07.-30.07.2021

104

Baltic States

B2

12

Kiel-Stockholm-St. Petersburg-Klaipėda-Kiel

30.07.-10.08.2021

120

Western Europe

E2

15

Kiel-Edinburgh-Kirkwall-Liverpool-Hamburg

10.08.-24.08.2021

90

Northern Europe

N1

15

Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

24.08.-07.09.2021

102

Baltic States

B3

5

Kiel-Copenhagen-Sylt-Hamburg

07.09.-11.09.2021

114

Northern Europe

N3

7

Hamburg-Haugesund-Flam-Gudvangen-Bergen-Hamburg

11.09.-17.09.2021

100

Western Europe

E3

13

Hamburg-Amsterdam-Bordeaux-Porto

17.09.-29.09.2021

86

Mediterranean

M5

8

Porto-Lisbon-Málaga-Ibiza-Palma de Mallorca

29.09.-06.10.2021

70

Mediterranean

M6

8

Palma de Mallorca-Corsica-Sardinia-Sicily-Valletta

06.10.-13.10.2021

72

Mediterranean

M7

8

Valletta-Amalfi-Rome-Florence-Portofino-Monte Carlo-Nice

13.10.-20.10.2021

74

Mediterranean

M8

8

Nice-Sète-Barcelona-Valencia-Gibraltar-Cádiz-Lisbon

20.10.-27.10.2021

76

Canary Islands & Azores

T6

12

Lisbon-Azores-Porto Santo-Madeira

29.10.-09.11.2021

58

Canary Islands & Azores

T1

8

Madeira-Azores-Madeira

09.11.-16.11.2021

48

Canary Islands & Azores

T2

8

Madeira-Casablanca-Gran Canaria-La Gomera-Tenerife

16.11.-23.11.2021

50

Cuba & Caribbean

K3

16

Tenerife-El Hierro-Barbados-Bonaire-Curaçao

23.11.-08.12.2021

34

Cuba & Caribbean

K1

14

Curaçao-ABC Islands-St.Lucia-St. Martin

08.12.-21.12.2021

30

Cuba & Caribbean

K2

15

St. Martin-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel

21.12.2021-04.01.2022

32

Cuba & Caribbean

K5

16

Cozumel-Belize-Colón-Cartagena-Curaçao

04.01.-19.01.2022

38

Cuba & Caribbean

K1

14

Curaçao-ABC Islands-St.Lucia-St. Martin

19.01.-01.02.2022

30

Cuba & Caribbean

K2

15

St. Martin-Cienfuegos-Havana-Cozumel

01.02.-15.02.2022

32

Cuba & Caribbean

K5

16

Cozumel-Belize-Colón-Cartagena-Curaçao

15.02.-02.03.2022

38

Cuba & Caribbean

K4

16

Curaçao-Bonaire-Barbados-El Hierro-Tenerife

02.03.-17.03.2022

36

Canary Islands & Azores

T3

8

Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-La Gomera-Tenerife

17.03.-24.03.2022

52

Canary Islands & Azores

T4

11

Tenerife-Safi-Madeira-La Gomera-Tenerife

24.03.-03.04.2022

54

Canary Islands & Azores

T3

8

Tenerife-Madeira-Lanzarote-La Gomera-Tenerife

03.04.-10.04.2022

52

Canary Islands & Azores

T4

11

Tenerife-Safi-Madeira-La Gomera-Tenerife

10.04.-20.04.2022

54

Canary Islands & Azores

T5

11

Tenerife-Las Palmas-Casablanca-Cádiz-Lisbon

20.04.-30.04.2022

56

Western Europe

E4

15

Lisbon-Saint Malo-London-Hamburg

03.05.-17.05.2022

92

Northern Europe

N1

15

Hamburg-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

17.05.-31.05.2022

102

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

31.05.-11.06.2022

118

Northern Europe

N2

15

Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

11.06.-25.06.2022

104

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

25.06.-06.07.2022

118

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

06.07.-17.07.2022

118

Baltic States

B1

12

Kiel-St. Petersburg-Stockholm-Gdansk-Kiel

17.07.-28.07.2022

118

Northern Europe

N2

15

Kiel-Bergen-Lofoten-North Cape-Kiel

28.07.-11.08.2022

104

Western Europe

E2

15

Kiel-Edinburgh-Kirkwall-Liverpool-Hamburg

11.08.-25.08.2022

90

Baltic States

B5

4

Hamburg-Copenhagen-Kiel

25.08.-28.08.2022

112

Baltic States

B4

8

Kiel-Bornholm-Gotland-Stockholm-Åland Islands-Öland-Kiel

28.08.-04.09.2022

116

Baltic States

B5

4

Kiel-Copenhagen-Hamburg

04.09.-07.09.2022

112

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