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Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 1 Tuesday 02 October 2012 TODAY’S ISSUE OF CW Today’s issue of CW features five pages of the latest cruise news, plus a full page from Oceania Cruises detailing three special 2013 cruises, including a 21-day Dubai to Rome Pyramids and the Holy Lands voyage- see p6 for details. Let Viking show you the real France on your next holiday. With all meals, accommodation, tours, gratuities included in the price, select one of the following: 18-DAY GRAND TOUR OF FRANCE Paris – Nice, From $7,245 p.p* 14-DAY TREASURES OF SOUTHERN FRANCE Nice – Chalon, From $6,045 p.p* 8-DAY PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY Paris – Normandy – Paris, From $2,945 p.p* 8-DAY PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE Chalon – Avignon, From $2,845 p.p* 15-DAY FRANCE’S FINEST Avignon – Paris, From $5,645 p.p* Call 1800 River Cruise or visit www.vikingrivercruises.com.au BON VOYAGE Click here for cruise availability and terms & conditions FLY TO EUROPE RETURN $995 P.P ^ INCLUDING TAXES. Carnival Spirit drops American perks Australians won’t have access to several benefits currently offered to passengers on Carnival Cruise Lines ships. IN its journey to become more Australian, Carnival Spirit has shed a few American features, including some good ones. While many of the ship’s planned enhancements are positive (such as introducing Australian currency, power points, food and drinks), other changes may be less warmly welcomed by locals. By the time Spirit moves to Sydney in two weeks, it will no longer offer many of Carnival Cruise Lines’ signature services. Ditched benefits include permission to bring onboard one bottle of wine on the day of embarkation. Every other CCL ship, including Carnival Spirit until now, allows adult passengers to pack a 750ml bottle of wine or Champagne in their carry-on luggage to drink in their cabins or in the restaurant during their cruise. But for people boarding in Australia, no alcohol can be taken aboard. In addition, the line’s new all-you-can-drink alcohol package, which was being trialled on Spirit, will not be available in Australia. The package, known as My Awesome Bar Program, costs Americans US$42.95 per person per day, plus an automatic 15% tip ($6.44), and includes glasses of selected wines, beers, spirits and cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic drinks. However, the deal dries up when the ship starts operations down under. Other cancelled services include Bon Voyage liquor, which allowed people to pre-order bottles of spirits, wine and beer to be delivered to their cabin, and Bon Voyage gifts, which is used for buying presents for other passengers. Australians are also unable to pre-purchase soft drink packages, specialty restaurants and “fun dollars” (CCL’s version of a gift certificate) before their cruise. When CW asked Carnival Cruise Lines to explain why Australians would miss out on these seven benefits, a company spokesperson replied: “The back-of-house systems for the Australian program are different to those in the US, so we are not currently set up to offer a number of the services you mention. “As we launch our Australia program, we will be conducting a continued analysis of what may be of interest to our Aussie guests and subsequently may roll out additional offerings in the future.” Silversea makes history FOR the first time in its 18-year history Silversea’s Silver Cloud, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit entered the same port on the same day. The historic event took place last week, and saw the three vessels converge on Corfu, the second largest of the Ionian Islands. Both Wind and Spirit cruised into Corfu as part of seven-day sailings in the Greek Isles, whilst Silver Cloud joined the duo as part of her 12-day Mediterranean voyage from Venice to Barcelona. “Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian islands, and a land rich in history and myth,” Silversea said in a statement. “It was likely the last stop for Homer's Odysseus on his fabled journey back to his homeland of Ithaca. “For Silversea, Corfu will always carry special significance as the port that hosted an important milestone in the company's own unfolding story,” the company added. Get a Small Ship Adventure HOLIDAYMAKERS can now get their hands on The Small Ship Adventure Co’s new 2012- 2013 brochure which features a spectacular array of luxury and deluxe small ship cruises and eco adventures in Asia, Oceania, Scandinavia, Europe, Alaska, North and South America and the South and North Pacific. The brochure features options for singles, couples, families and groups, with the Small Ship Adventure Co incorporating 20 exclusive itineraries with American Safari Cruises - Innersea Discoveries and Zegrahm Expeditions. See your travel agent for a copy. Moorings add destinations THE Moorings has added several new bases where holidaymakers can access its sail and power yacht cruising options, including Annapolis, Maryland and Miami, Florida with stops in the scenic Keys; plus luxury crewed yacht charters from St. Thomas. In addition, the company has also added charter options Corfu, Greece. The company is also jazzing up its fleet in 2013 with over 45 new yachts, including four new extraordinary sail and power yacht models.

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Page 1: Cruise Weekly for 021012 · power yacht cruising options, including Annapolis, Maryland and Miami, Florida with stops in the scenic Keys; plus luxury crewed yacht charters from St

Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 1

Tuesday 02 October 2012

TODAY’S ISSUE OF CW Today’s issue of CW features five pages ofthe latest cruise news, plus a full page fromOceania Cruises detailing three special 2013cruises, including a 21-day Dubai to RomePyramids and the Holy Lands voyage- see p6for details.

Let Viking show you the real France on your next holiday. With all meals, accommodation, tours, gratuities included in the price, select one of the following:

18-DAY GRAND TOUR OF FRANCE Paris – Nice, From $7,245 p.p* 14-DAY TREASURES OF SOUTHERN FRANCE Nice – Chalon, From $6,045 p.p*8-DAY PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY Paris – Normandy – Paris, From $2,945 p.p*8-DAY PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE Chalon – Avignon, From $2,845 p.p*15-DAY FRANCE’S FINEST Avignon – Paris, From $5,645 p.p*

Call 1800 River Cruise or visit www.vikingrivercruises.com.au

BON VOYAGE

Click here for cruise availability

and terms & conditions

FLY TO

EUROPE RETURN

$995 P.P^

INCLUDING TAXES.

Carnival Spirit drops American perksAustralians won’t have accessto several benefits currentlyoffered to passengers onCarnival Cruise Lines ships. IN its journey to become more Australian,Carnival Spirit has shed a few Americanfeatures, including some good ones. While many of the ship’s plannedenhancements are positive (such asintroducing Australian currency, power points,food and drinks), other changes may be lesswarmly welcomed by locals. By the time Spirit moves to Sydney in twoweeks, it will no longer offer many of CarnivalCruise Lines’ signature services. Ditched benefits include permission to bringonboard one bottle of wine on the day ofembarkation. Every other CCL ship, including Carnival

Spirit until now, allows adult passengers topack a 750ml bottle of wine or Champagne intheir carry-on luggage to drink in their cabinsor in the restaurant during their cruise. But for people boarding in Australia, noalcohol can be taken aboard. In addition, the line’s new all-you-can-drinkalcohol package, which was being trialled onSpirit, will not be available in Australia. The package, known as My Awesome BarProgram, costs Americans US$42.95 perperson per day, plus an automatic 15% tip($6.44), and includes glasses of selectedwines, beers, spirits and cocktails, as well asnon-alcoholic drinks. However, the deal dries up when the shipstarts operations down under. Other cancelled services include Bon Voyageliquor, which allowed people to pre-orderbottles of spirits, wine and beer to be deliveredto their cabin, and Bon Voyage gifts, which isused for buying presents for other passengers. Australians are also unable to pre-purchasesoft drink packages, specialty restaurants and“fun dollars” (CCL’s version of a gift certificate)before their cruise. When CW asked Carnival Cruise Lines to explainwhy Australians would miss out on theseseven benefits, a company spokesperson replied:“The back-of-house systems for the Australianprogram are different to those in the US, sowe are not currently set up to offer a numberof the services you mention. “As we launch our Australia program, we willbe conducting a continued analysis of whatmay be of interest to our Aussie guests andsubsequently may roll out additional offeringsin the future.”

Silversea makes history FOR the first time in its 18-year historySilversea’s Silver Cloud, Silver Whisper and SilverSpirit entered the same port on the same day. The historic event took place last week, andsaw the three vessels converge on Corfu, thesecond largest of the Ionian Islands. Both Wind and Spirit cruised into Corfu aspart of seven-day sailings in the Greek Isles,whilst Silver Cloud joined the duo as part ofher 12-day Mediterranean voyage from Veniceto Barcelona. “Corfu is the second largest of the Ionianislands, and a land rich in history and myth,”Silversea said in a statement. “It was likely the last stop for Homer'sOdysseus on his fabled journey back to hishomeland of Ithaca. “For Silversea, Corfu will always carry specialsignificance as the port that hosted animportant milestone in the company's ownunfolding story,” the company added.

Get a Small Ship Adventure HOLIDAYMAKERS can now get their handson The Small Ship Adventure Co’s new 2012-2013 brochure which features a spectaculararray of luxury and deluxe small ship cruisesand eco adventures in Asia, Oceania,Scandinavia, Europe, Alaska, North and SouthAmerica and the South and North Pacific. The brochure features options for singles,couples, families and groups, with the SmallShip Adventure Co incorporating 20 exclusiveitineraries with American Safari Cruises -Innersea Discoveries and Zegrahm Expeditions. See your travel agent for a copy.

Moorings add destinations THE Moorings has added several new baseswhere holidaymakers can access its sail andpower yacht cruising options, includingAnnapolis, Maryland and Miami, Florida withstops in the scenic Keys; plus luxury crewedyacht charters from St. Thomas. In addition, the company has also addedcharter options Corfu, Greece. The company is also jazzing up its fleet in2013 with over 45 new yachts, including fournew extraordinary sail and power yacht models.

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CruiseCalendar

Cruise Weekly’s cruise calendar detailsupcoming port calls of passenger cruiseships at various destinations in Australia.

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Azamara upgrades to all-inclusiveStarting with its 2013 season inEurope, Azamara Club Cruises’fares will include alcohol and anevening tour. THE 700-passenger Azamara Quest andAzamara Journey are set to join the prizedranks of ships offering an ‘open bar’ policy. From early next year, an internationalselection of beers, red and white wines andstandard spirits will be available throughoutthe cruise at all ship bars, for no extra charge. Free beer and wine will also be served at

lunch and dinner. Previously, Azamara served onlycomplimentary wine with meals. Another improvement to be introduced nextEuropean season, one “AzAmazing Evening”will be offered to every passenger per cruise. These nighttime events are expected to takeplace on shore at a venue that showcases thelocal culture, food and drinks. According to the company website, the freetour could be “a night at the ballet at theMikhailovsky Theater in St Petersburg or apolo match and reception in Saint Tropez”. The evening tours also highlight Azamara’spoint of difference in that its ships often stayovernight or until midnight at many ports inEurope. To make way for this new program, thecruise line will cease its 50% off shoreexcursions offer. Azamara fares also include gratuities, self-service laundry, port shuttles, conciergeservices and bottled water, soft drinks,specialty coffees and teas throughout theship. The new all-inclusive alcohol policy will beeffective from 27 March 2013 on the Questand 15 May 2013 on Journey. For details, seewww.azamaraclubcruises.com/2013-enhancements.

Caledonian Sky in Kimberley APT has added the 57-suite luxury expeditionship MS Caledonian Sky to its KimberleyWilderness Adventures 2013 program. The company bought a stake in NobleCaledonia (owners of Caledonian Sky) earlier inthe year (CW 14 June) and have since beenincorporating Noble Caledonia vessels into itsvarious land touring and cruising options. As such, Caledonian Sky will now join OceanicDiscoverer, Coral Princess and Kimberley QuestII in the Kimberley, and will offer 11, 15 and28-day programs in September 2013. See kimberleywilderness.com.au for details.

Love a bit of a flutter? P&O Cruises is spicing up two of its six-nightvoyages this November by taking guests to theMelbourne Cup. Departing Sydney on 03 November onboardPacific Jewel and Pacific Pearl respectively, thevoyages will spend three nights in Melbourne,giving guests plenty of time for ‘the race thatstops the nation’. According to P&O, the voyages will feature arange of fun Flemington festivities, and willalso give guests the chance to explore Victoriawith a selection of tour options including a dayat the Kyneton Cup and a visit to Melbourne’sshopping outlets. Fares start from $779 per person quad shareand $1149pp twin share, including transfersand entry to Flemington for the MelbourneCup, all main meals and a wide field ofonboard activities and entertainment. For more information and bookings contactyour local travel agent or phone P&O Cruiseson 13 24 94.

Silver Cloud set for refurb SILVERSEA’S Silver Cloud will undergo anextensive stem-to-stern refurbishment thismonth which will include a three-week drydock at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo, Italy. According to the company, the work will seeCloud’s interior decoration completelyrenovated (including her suites, public spacesand dining venues). Highlights of the makeover include arefreshment of her lobby with an updatedcolour palette of warm earth tones that will becarried throughout most areas of the ship withthe installation of stylish new carpets, walltreatments and artwork in the corridors,staircases and public spaces; as well as achange up of the color scheme in The Bar tocontrast with the rest of the vessel with coolshades of teal, brown and beige. The Panorama Lounge will also enjoy newfurniture, carpet, curtains and reconditionedwood flooring; whilst the vessel’s diningoptions will also be enhanced during the work,with Le Champagne scoring an upgradedentrance design, new wine displays, aredesigned seating layout, and new woodflooring, fabrics and window treatments; andLa Terrazza's having its buffet area remodeledand new banquettes installed along the walls,offering greater seating flexibility, includingmore tables for two. The Restaurant will be refreshed withnew window treatments, chairs and reconditionedhardwood flooring; whilst The Grill will also beinstalled onboard as the existing Pool Bar andGrill area is expanded with additional seating,a large overhead awning, and the removal ofthe central stair unit, which will be replacedwith a curving corner staircase.

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COSTA COMP

Seven day Princess sale PRINCESS Cruises’ seven day sale kicks offtoday and will run until 08 October, offering asaving of up to 50% off the launch fares for2013 World Cruise Voyages, plus selected Asia,South Pacific and Round Australia voyagesdeparting in 2013. The sale also includes extras such as $100onboard credit per stateroom, up to 50%reduced deposit and free balcony upgradeoffers on selected voyages. Deals include $2,199pp/ts for a 21-night SeaPrincess voyage from Sydney to Dubai. See your travel agent for details.

HAL responds to inspection HOLLAND America Line has responded toVeendam’s recent vessel sanitation failingmark, saying the “the score resulted largelyfrom one area of the ship’s overall operation”. The surprise vessel sanitation inspection wasconducted by the US Centers for DiseaseControl and Inspection, and saw Veendamscore 77 out of 100 (a score of 86 is consideredas a passing grade). Infractions cited by the CDC included severalrefrigerators and dishwashers which neededrepair, a cook with facial hair doing foodpreparation without wearing a beard restraint,and some issues relating to food storage. “All the issues raised in the report wereimmediately addressed and have now beencorrected,” a statement from Holland AmericaLine said. “We have also ensured that our managementand training practices in this area have beenrefocused to ensure continued success. “We are expecting and desirous of are-inspection in the near future,” the companyadded. HAL was also eager to point out that since1996 Veendam has received passing scores on32 CDC inspections.

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Groupon’s Antarctic deal GROUP buying phenomenon Groupon haslaunched its first ever deal to Antarctica. Priced at $8,830pp, the deal includes returnflights from Chile to Antarctica, a five-nightAntarctic cruise, one night at Hotel Rey DonFelipe in Punta Arenas, and an option to spenda seventh night at Hotel Rey Don Felipe as wellas all meals, drinks and excursions, and a $200return voucher for your next tour. The deal will be available until 10 October2012 via travel.groupon.com.au.

LOVE the water? Why not surf to work. One English water lover, Oli Barrett, didnot let local flooding put a dampener on hisweek, instead taking advantage of thesituation and surfing to work. Barrett was able to surf the flood waters byusing his friend’s 4x4 as a tow boat, to whichhe hitched a line which he held as the carnavigated the road and pulled him along. “There were four of us and we thoughtwe’d have a change and do some outdoorsurfing,” he said. “You don’t normally find yourself surfingalong a road. “A few driverspassed us smilingand giving us thethumbs up,” headded.

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The best kept secret of all of New Caledonia’s islands, Maré is about as close to paradise asany will come in their lives. Maré Island (or Nengone, as it is locally known) is rooted in history and its locals share aprofound and almost mystical link with their natural environment. To explore this place is to journey into the most resplendent of the Pacific Islands. Though shopping and dining options are scarce, Maré encapsulates what it truly means toget away from the every day and relax while experiencing something new and inspiring. Its beaches are postcard worthy; its waters are perpetually warm; and its vistas areunforgettable. Maré has just a single resort, run by the local province and access is limited to a few flightsfrom Noumea making this port a really special cruise destination.

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Port Review: Maré Island,New Caledoniaby Michael Mihajlov at Carnival Australia

Michael’s Quick TipsMichael’s Quick TipsMichael’s Quick TipsMichael’s Quick TipsMichael’s Quick Tips

Mare natural aquarium

Best Months: It’s pleasant all year round with an annualaverage of 23.5oC. February is a little warmer with anaverage of 28oC and August milder at 18oC but the seatemperature is warm throughout the year at 22-25oC.Don’t Miss: Head over to the picture-perfect Yejele beach.Pick up a fresh coconut off one of the local vendors and kickback on the beautiful white sands at this gem of the Pacific.Tour or Not: This one is all about the natural beauty soexplore the island by foot or hop on the shore tour transferto visit Yejele beach.Sightseeing: You can enjoy a walk to the Kanak memorial to see a fine example of local carving orcheck out the local handicrafts and artworks at the market but there are photo opportunities inevery direction you go.Food: Maré’s specialty is local seafood, including lobster, often cooked in coconut milk. There’salso a dish called Bougna, a traditional Melanesian-style dish of meat and yams wrapped inbanana and taro leaves, cooked in coconut milk over hot stones.Language: French and Kanak dialects.Currency: The local currency is the Pacific Franc but the Australian dollar is also accepted atmarket stalls (A$1=93pf).Shopping: Being the best kept secret of the Loyalty Islands, there’s not many shoppingopportunities here though there is a market and information centre near the landing spot.Cash or card: Cash, definitely. Credit cards are not accepted on the island, except at the oneresort. Take small amounts of local currency ashore.

Royal Princess’ top secrets PRINCESS Cruises has leaked details aboutnew ‘top deck’ features set to debut onboardRoyal Princess when she launches in June2013. Currently under construction, the 3,600-guest ship will have an emphasis on outdoorentertainment options, with her top deck setto include a dramatic SeaWalk, as well as poolareas, an evening light show and a largerMovies Under the Stars poolside theatre. Measuring over 18 metres in length, the glassbottomed SeaWalk will extend more thaneight metres beyond the starboard side of theship, and 40 metres above the ocean. A SeaView Bar will also extend over theocean for guests to enjoy a cocktail and a birdseye view of the waves. Adjacent the SeaWalk will be Royal Princess’Fresh Water Pools area, which will include ahost of lounging options (such as garden-stylefurniture and chaise lounges), as well as palmtrees, and two fresh water pools bookendingan island area between them. The pool area will also play host to livegames and music, and of an evening thepoolside island will become a stage toshowcase an interactive sound and light showfeaturing dancing fountains. On select evenings, the island will betransformed into an outdoor dance floor forthe Ultimate Deck Party, replete with DJspinning from two decks above. Meanwhile Royal Princess’ poolside theatrescreen will be 30% larger than the ones onother Princess vessels, and will play movies,sporting events and concerts for guestsreclining on chaise lounges complete withpillows and free popcorn, or while relaxing inthe ship’s giant whirlpool spas.

MSC Cruise of the Week MSC Cruises’ Cruise of the Week deal is for aseven-night Western Mediterranean voyageonboard MSC Splendia. The Cruise of the Week deal sees the secondperson travelling pay just $1 plus port taxes. This week’s deal is valid for booking betweennow and 10am on Thursday, and applies toSplendida’s 16 November 2012 WesternMediterranean roundtrip voyage from Rome,taking in Genoa, Barcelona, Tunis, Malta andMessina. The deal means that the voyage is pricedfrom A$835 per cabin or A$417.50pp twin share. See your travel agent for details.

TTW offers HAL upgrades HOLIDAYMAKERS who book a HollandAmerica Line Europe cruise holiday with Travelthe World by 31 October 2012 will receive afree stateroom upgrade, bon voyage sparklingwine, Pinnacle Grill lunch and dinner, and aUS$50 beverage card. European cruise holidays featured in the dealinclude a 10-night Western MediterraneanSplendour cruise, departing roundtrip fromRome on 19 April 2013, and priced from$1,499. For more details visit your local travel agentor contact Travel the World on 1300 857 037,or via www.traveltheworld.com.au.

Crystal to sparkle NYE2012 CRYSTAL Cruises has been designated aviewing spot on the eastern side of the SydneyHarbour bridge adjacent to Sydney Cove forthe 2012 New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular. "We're providing a premier vantage pointand an intimate atmosphere for travellers toembrace once-in-a-lifetime memories withloved ones this New Year's, in what may be ourmost lavish Eve celebration yet," said JohnStoll, Crystal's Vice President of Land and PortOperations. To add to the prestige Sydney’s Harbour ofLight Parade Committee has chosen CrystalCruises' appointed vessels to be among its top-ranked participants, in the evening's grandflotilla in the "Best Dressed" group.

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The city’s cruise ship terminal

The Port of San Diego kicked off its 2012-13 cruise season last weekwith the inaugural call of Disney Wonder. As part of a new series of itineraries inspired by Pixar animatedmovies, it was the first of four visits that the 2,700-passenger shipwill make to the Californian city in September and October. Silversea, Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity,Costa and Crystal also include San Diego on cruises to Mexico,Alaska, Hawaii and the Panama Canal, usually on the way to or fromLos Angeles or San Francisco. After three days here, following a ‘Mexican Riviera’ cruise onCarnival Spirit, I can recommend my top seven things to see and do.

1. USS Midway The first thing cruise passengers will notice is that theirs is not thebiggest vessel in port. Further along the pier is this massive aircraftcarrier, which was part of the US Navy fleet for 47 years, spanningthe Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Now open to the public as a museum,the best part is the massive top deck, with 25 restored fighter jetsand bombers. See www.midway.org.

2. Balboa Park One day is hardly enough to explore this site’s 15 museums, artgalleries and gardens. Highlights include the San Diego Zoo andSmithsonian’s Air & Space Museum. This is a shore excursion worthbooking, or catch the jump-on-jump-off Old Town Trolley.See www.balboapark.org or www.trolleytours.com/san-diego.

3. Gaslamp Quarter At 4pm, head to 5th and 6th avenues for happy hour. The GaslampQuarter is buzzing from early evening to late night at popular venues

such as Quality Social, Side Bar and Croces jazz club. I enjoyed theseafood at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine. On your way back to the ship,note the Victorian buildings, preserved from the days of the WildWest. In the late 1800s, Wyatt Earp ran three gambling halls in thisformer red-light district.

4. Coronado Island Connected to the mainland by a long bridge, this resort town has anexcellent beach, shops and cafés and plenty of mansions to admire.Hotel del Coronado, the world’s largest hotel when it was built in 1888,provided the backdrop for the Marilyn Monroe film, Some Like It Hot.

5. Beach life If you feel like a swim or a waterfront stroll, head to Pacific Beachor Mission Beach. The two beaches are connected by a 5kmboardwalk, which is popular with bikini-clad roller-skaters andshirtless joggers. Ocean Beach is more laidback and home toHodads’ legendary burgers and South Beach Bar & Grille’s self-proclaimed world’s best fish taco.

6. Old Town A touristy but lively district, with lots of restaurants, markets andmuseums. Go here for lunch and souvenir shopping, then relax withone of the great local craft beers or margaritas.

7. Point LomaThe Cabrillo National Monument marks the spot where the firstEuropean explorers set foot on the United States west coast in 1542.The lookout has unbeatable views of the city skyline, mountains andPacific Ocean, as well as a visitors centre and historic lighthouse.

For more information, see www.sandiego.org.

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for new bookings , subject to availability, not combinable with other offers are capacity controlled and maybe withdrawn without prior notice. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions. Complete terms and conditions can be found in the Oceania Cruises Website www.oceaniacruises.com