Colonial splendours meet unspoilt nature and Zulu culture as Hebridean Spirit sails from Durban to Cape Town. En route, guests see cities of contrast, enjoy game drives in the bushveld, wildlife-watch from one of South Africa’s most spectacular lakes and revel in the breathtaking views of the Garden Route.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Harley Crossley and Barbara Crossley
Durban - Cape Town
05/01/2009 - 16/01/2009
Number of Nights: 11
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| POST-CRUISE TOUR OPTION Franschhoek Country House and Villas or Mont Rochelle Hotel. 16th January – 19th January 2009 |
TRAVEL PLAN
MONDAY 5TH JANUARY
Durban, South Africa
Guests embark Hebridean Spirit in Durban.
TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY
Durban, South Africa
We take a guided tour of this Eastern Cape city, settled
by the British military in 1824, including its Botanic
Gardens. These opened in 1849 to trial commercial crops
and now house one of the greatest cycad collections in
the world. There is the chance to lunch ashore, followed
by free time and perhaps an afternoon on the beach.
WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY
Durban, South Africa
We drive into the heart of Zululand to visit the Shakaland
Cultural Village. The village gives a fascinating glimpse
into Zulu traditions, rites and customs. Guests will observe
traditional fighting techniques, dancing and cooking.
After lunch at the village, guests can shop for crafts
before we rejoin the ship at Richard’s Bay.
THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY
Richard’s Bay, South Africa
We spend a morning immersed in nature at the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park. This coastal wilderness reserve and
World Heritage Site is teeming with wildlife. Guests will take
a boat ride on the vast lake, encountering pelicans,
crocodiles and hippos.
FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY
At sea.
SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY
East London, South Africa
We arrive in East London and depart for a tour of this
former British military base. Our sightseeing takes in the
East London Museum and its coelacanth. Guests can
take a pre-lunch swim at the pristine Gonubie Beach
before Hebridean Spirit’s afternoon departure for
Port Elizabeth.
SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
We venture into the bushveld of the Eastern Cape to the
Addo Elephant Park. Guests will enjoy a game drive in
open 4x4s, observing herds of elephants as well as
buffalo, rhino, antelope and many bird species. A picnic
lunch will be served at the park.
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY
Mossel Bay, South Africa
After a morning at sea, we arrive at Mossel Bay. The
explorer Bartholomeu Diaz arrived here in 1488, proving
that Africa had a southern tip. Our tour will take in Mossel
Bay Point with its breathtaking views out to the Indian
Ocean, and the Bartholomeu Diaz Museum Complex,
which marks the spot where Diaz landed.
TUESDAY 13TH JANUARY
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Mossel Bay is the starting point of the Garden Route, one
of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world.
Our exploration takes us to the picturesque lagoonside
town of Knysna. Guests will lunch ashore and visit
Featherbed Bay, a private nature reserve of forest and
coastal paths that culminate atop a giant sandstone cliff.
WEDNESDAY 14TH JANUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
We arrive in Cape Town mid-afternoon and depart
for an evening performance at the Maynardville
Open-Air Theatre.
THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
In the morning we visit Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens,
a beautiful showcase of indigenous South African flora.
Guests will enjoy a guided tour followed by free time
to ramble and take in the views from the upper slopes.
Returning to Cape Town, there is the chance for lunch
ashore, with a leisurely afternoon of sightseeing
or shopping.
FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
Guests disembark Hebridean Spirit in Cape Town.
including 2 GALA DINNERS
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PRICES
| Pricing Plan Per Person for Mon 5th Jan 2009 - Fri 16th Jan 2009 | |||||
| Single Cabin | Tariff Price | Best Price from * | Cabin Details | Virtual Tour | |
| Price Category E1 | £9,588 | £7,191 |  |
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| Price Category D1 | £9,836 | £7,377 | |
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| Price Category C1 | £10,784 | £8,088 | |
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| Price Category E2 | £7,608 | £5,706 | |
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| Price Category D2 | £7,868 | £5,901 | |
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| Price Category C2 | £8,628 | £6,471 | |
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| Price Category B2 | £11,060 | £8,295 | |
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| Price Category A | £12,924 | £9,693 | |
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NOTE: Price includes scheduled economy return flights, transfers, privately escorted tours, all meals, specially selected wines, spirits and champagne on board, gratuities, port and passenger taxes.
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