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DAY |
DESTINATION |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
ACTIVITY |
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MON
7/2 |
Bergen,
Norway |
-- |
5pm |
Embarkation/Sail |
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Highlights:
Bergeners are proud of their town and pleased to show it off to
visitors. Often referred to as the gateway to the fjords, Bergen enjoys
a naturally beautiful setting and, while retaining much of its local
flavor, also has a very international flavor. Stroll through the
fascinating harbor of Bryggen (Old Bergen), a UNESCO site well worth
preserving.
Arrive in Bergen and transfer to the ship via taxi cab. Embarkation and
Sail Away Tea Dance. |
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TUE
7/3 |
At
Sea |
-- |
-- |
Day At Sea |
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Highlights:
Enjoy a nice relaxing day at sea. Explore the ship, get a massage or
take a dip in the pool. |
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WED
7/4 |
Copenhagen,
Denmark |
8am |
4pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
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Highlights:
Copenhagen is so much more than Stroget and Tivoli. Copenhagen has lots
of entertainment and sightseeing to offer. There’s the cosmopolitan
Latin Quarter to explore. Boutiques to tempt you with precious things to
buy. Festivals and outdoor concerts to entertain you all summer long.
It’s a clean, green and compact Scandinavia city with lots of flair and
fun. |
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THU
7/5 |
Gdansk,
Poland |
2pm |
10pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
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Highlights:.
Thousand-year-old Gdansk represents the “Baltic” Europe in every way.
Filled with historic monuments, its Old Town District invites you in to
wander and explore. At the Long Market, you’ll find the symbol of this
harbor city, Neptune’s fountain. Visit Long Street, where you’ll be
enchanted by the beautifully restored 16th and 17th Century houses . |
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FRI
7/6 |
At
Sea |
-- |
-- |
Day At Sea |
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Highlights:
Another relaxing day at sea, perfect for mingling with newfound friends. |
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SAT
7/7 |
Tallin,
Estonia |
7am |
3pm |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
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Highlights:
Named the party capital of the year by The New York Times (1/22/06),
Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, is largely unknown by even the most savvy of
travelers. Yet atmospheric Tallinn is one of the best-preserved Medieval
cities in all of Europe. Narrow and winding cobbled streets will take
you through the Old Town, where Tallin’s fairy-tale sights can be
enjoyed along with a fine Cuban cigar. |
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SUN
7/8 |
St. Petersburg,
Russia |
7am |
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Overnight |
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Highlights:
A destination of haunting magnificence, it’s hard to overstate the
impression St. Petersburg makes. You’ll want to see the exquisite Bronze
Horseman, Palace Square and Winter Palace, of course. But you’ll also be
mesmerized by this grand city’s placid canals and graceful stillness,
evoking a sense of its glorious past. Once you’ve seen it, Russia’s most
beautiful city is difficult to forget. |
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MON
7/9 |
St. Petersburg,
Russia |
--- |
2pm |
Optional Excursions |
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Highlights:
A destination of haunting magnificence, it’s hard to overstate the
impression St. Petersburg makes. You’ll want to see the exquisite Bronze
Horseman, Palace Square and Winter Palace, of course. But you’ll also be
mesmerized by this grand city’s placid canals and graceful stillness,
evoking a sense of its glorious past. Once you’ve seen it, Russia’s most
beautiful city is difficult to forget. |
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TUE
7/10 |
Helsinki,
Finland |
7am |
12am |
Optional Excursions (TBA) |
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Highlights:
Helsinki’s small size makes it easy to walk around and explore the
inviting cafes, markets and nearby islands that make it so appealing.
Green parks, open waterways, fresh sea breezes and a lovely summer
climate make this lively little city a pure pleasure to visit in summer.
Its fascinating combination of Swedish and Russian influences makes it
unlike any other European city. |
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WED
7/11 |
Stockholm,
Sweden |
8am |
--- |
Disembark |
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Highlights:
Transfer from the ship to the Stockholm International airport for your
flight home on disembarkation day. Flights should depart after 10am.
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NOTE: All Shore Excursions are optional.
Costs vary based on shore excursions chosen.
*Itinerary subject to change.
For arrivals into Bergen and out of Stockholm it is recommended that guests
allow adequate time for transfers from/to the airport, customs inspection,
and airport security checks, as follows:
Arrival: 4 hours
Departure: 5 hours
Embarkation begins at 3pm. Disembarkation by 9:00am.
The cruise line is
COMPAGNIE DES ILES DU PONANT (Nantes, France)
Le Diamant, 172
passengers
(Former Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Song of Flower. The ship is co-owned
by Compagnie des Iles du Ponant and Tapis Rouge Croisières) This sailing
is an exclusively gay cruise with most of the travelers coming from the
USA.
The cuisine on board is
customized to the group on board. Tauck Tours uses this ship so the ship
and crew is accustomed to American groups and tastes. Travel Pride will
review menus and work with the chefs to create an American style cruisine
with French flare.
You can visit the cruise
lines website at
http://www.ponant.com/v2/accueil.php?flash=yes may have additional information
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SCANDINAVIA + RUSSIA
CRUISE |
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July 2 - 11, 2007 Reservation
Form
[Le
Diamant]
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Category
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Description
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Rate(US$)
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Single*
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Owner's Suite
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Turquoise Deck, Midship
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4900
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9800
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Spacious and
elegantly appointed 398 sq. ft. cabin with picture windows, wood
paneling, King Bed, sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD player,
personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct dial
phones, private bath with shower and small bathtub, second private
bath with shower, toiletries, hair dryer and vanity.
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Balcony Suite
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Diamant Deck
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4900
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9800
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Spacious and
elegantly appointed 226 sq. ft. cabin with 96 sq. ft. balcony,
King Bed, small sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD player,
personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct dial
phones, private bath with shower and large bathtub, toiletries,
hair dryer and vanity. |
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Large Suite
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Turquoise Deck
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4700
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9400
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Spacious and
elegantly appointed 398 sq. ft. cabin with picture windows, King
Bed, sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe,
refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct dial phones, private
bath with shower and small bathtub, second private bath with
shower, toiletries, hair dryer and vanity. |
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Outside Cabin A
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Rubis Deck
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4400
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7700
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Elegantly
appointed 200 sq. ft. cabin with picture window, King Bed, LCD
Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with shower and
small bathtub, toiletries, hair dryer and vanity.
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Outside Cabin B
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Turquoise Deck
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4200
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7350
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Elegantly
appointed 200 sq. ft. cabin with picture window, King Bed, LCD
Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with shower,
toiletries, hair dryer and vanity. |
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Outside Cabin B,
Promenade View
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Emeraude Deck
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4200
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7350
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Please
reference the above category description.
NOTE: Cabins on Emeraude deck
have shower and small bathtub but look out on the promenade.
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Outside Cabin C,
L-Shape
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Jade Deck
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4100
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7175
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Elegantly
appointed L-Shaped 200 sq. ft. cabin with 4 portholes, King Bed,
sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe,
refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct dial phone, private
bath with shower, toiletries, hair dryer and vanity.
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Outside Cabin C, Obstructed
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Emeraude Deck &
Rubis Deck
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4000
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7000
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Elegantly
appointed 200 sq. ft. cabin with picture window, King Bed, LCD
Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with small bathtub,
toiletries, hair dryer and vanity.
NOTE: These cabins have a 50%
obstructed view. |
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Outside Cabin D
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Jade Deck
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3700
|
6475
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Elegantly
appointed 183 sq. ft. cabin with 2 portholes, King Bed, LCD Flat
Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with shower,
toiletries, hair dryer and vanity |
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Outside Cabin D,
Obstructed
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Emeraude Deck &
Rubis Deck
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3500
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6125
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Elegantly
appointed 200 sq. ft. cabin with picture window, King Bed, LCD
Flat Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with shower and
small bathtub, toiletries, hair dryer and vanity.
NOTE: These cabins have a 90%
obstructed veiw. |
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Outside Cabin E
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Jade Deck
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3500
|
6125
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Elegantly
appointed 183 sq. ft. cabin with 2 portholes, King Bed, LCD Flat
Screen TV, DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar,
international direct dial phones, private bath with shower,
toiletries, hair dryer and vanity. |
Reservation Form Call or email
Rod@CapitolHillTravel.com
206-726-8996
Rates are per person
based on double occupancy and include port taxes, all meals aboard the
ship, and house wines with lunch and dinner. Pre-paid gratuities of $144
per person are additional.
*Only a limited number of single cabins are available at the special
rates. A limited number of triple cabins are available for an additional
fee. On limited availability, a roommate share program is offered in
Category D & E only. Shore excursions available at an additional cost. |
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ON BOARD AMENITIES
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Elegantly
appointed, spacious suites and staterooms
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LCD Flat
Screen TV, DVD players in all staterooms
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Refrigerator and mini bar in all staterooms
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Exceptional gourmet dining
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Complimentary 24-hour Room Service
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Complimentary mineral water, coffee, and wine served with meals, afternoon
tea
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Restaurant and Specialty Restaurant
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Four on
board bars
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Pool and
Sun Deck
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Fitness
Center
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On board
boutique
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Two
Lounges
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Circular
observation Promenade Deck
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Panoramic
Observation Lounge
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Two
Elevators
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Welcome
Champagne Reception
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An
Open-Bar Tea Dance
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Outstanding live entertainment
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DJ mixed
music and videos
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Commemorative cruise T-Shirt
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Special
rates for single travelers
An Exceptional Vacation Value!
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