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HOSTED FLY/CRUISE/TOUR PACKAGES TO AFRICAWITH THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS OCEAN LINER – QUEEN MARY 2®
March – April 2013
LUXURY CRUISE TOURS FEATURING WILDLIFE SAFARIS, VICTORIA FALLS & CAPE TOWN
Cruise with the Experts
THE PRIDE OF
AFRICA& QUEEN MARY 2
Welcome - or ‘dumelang’ as they say in the Sesotholanguage of southern Africa – to our exciting 2013program of luxury hosted cruise tours that showcase theheart and soul of amazing Africa.
In March 2013 we will offer four, value-for-money fly, tourand cruise itineraries in Africa from 17 to 31 nights to suitall tastes and budgets. Escorted by Cruise Express, ourexclusive, all-inclusive trips embrace iconic drawcardssuch as thundering Victoria Falls, beautiful Cape Town,fascinating Zulu villages, deluxe safari lodges and the wildanimal kingdom of famous Kruger National Park.
No matter which tour you choose, you’ll cruise fromAustralia to South Africa aboard the grandest liner afloat –
Cunard’s regal Queen Mary 2. Aboard this mighty ship youcan relive the golden age of ocean travel as you prepare foryour African adventure.
Escorted tours are the easiest, safest and most affordableway to take in the majesty of the world’s wildest continent.Friendly local guides and Cruise Express tour directors willaccompany you to ensure your African journey is carefreeand enjoyable – a cherished holiday you’ll always talkabout.
We look forward to hosting you in Africa in 2013.
‘Tsamaya Hantle’ – or Bon Voyage from the Cruise
Express team
African Cruise Tour Safaris
Red Carpet Escorted Cruise Tours to Africa on Queen Mary 2®
17 - 31 nights – March to April 2013
CRUISE QUEEN MARY 2 FROM AUSTRALIA TO AFRICA
April 2013Tue 02 Mauritius Full dayWed 03-Fri 05 At seaSat 06 Durban, South Africa Full daySun 07 At seaMon 08 Port Elizabeth, South Africa Full dayTue 09 Cape Town, South Africa Part dayWed 10 Cape Town, South Africa (Disembark)
March 2013Tue 19 Sydney Wed 20 At seaThu 21 Melbourne Full dayFri 22 At seaSat 23 Adelaide Full daySun 24-Mon 25 At seaTue 26 Perth (Fremantle) Full dayWed 27-Mon 01 At sea
This cruise itinerary is included in all packages. 2
YOUR CRUISE ITINERARY
PACKAGES INCLUDE
DISCOUNTED QUEEN MARY 2
FARES!SEE PRICING INSERT
FOR DETAILS
• 16-23 nights cruising onboard Queen Mary 2 in selected stateroom category
• 5 star personalised Cunard White Star ServiceTM
• All meals of the finest cuisine onboard QM2• 24 hour complimentary room service onboard QM2• World class entertainment in the Royal Court Theatre onboard QM2• Port charges & government taxes• Economy class flights with Qantas/South African Airways
incl taxes• The services of a professional Cruise Express Escort onboard QM2 • Cruise Express souvenir lanyard and cap or visor
Not included• Visas if required, tips and gratuities, transfers, beverages and items
of a personal nature.
INCLUSIONS
Fly/Cruise to Cape TownTailor your own African Adventure
A voyage aboard the majestic Queen Mary 2 is an experience without equal. Thisiconic ‘royal’ draws attention wherever she goes and now it’s your turn to experienceher grandeur and extravagance, including her glorious, chandeliered ballroom, vastopen decks, black-tie soirees and high tea served by white-gloved waiters. If time isshort or you’d like to tailor your own post-cruise itinerary, our fly/cruise only packageincludes your voyage from one of four Australian ports to Cape Town - including onenight docked in Cape Town – and your flight back home on your date of choice(seasonal surcharges may apply). QM2 sails from Sydney March 19, Melbourne, March 21, Adelaide, March 23, and Perth, March 26, 2013.
17-24NIGHTS
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SPOIL YOURSELF & UPGRADETO BUSINESS CLASS
Ask for details
Inside (D1-D8) Approximately 159 sq. ft. (15m2)Two beds and shower
Oceanview (C1-C4#) Approximately 159 sq. ft. (15m2)Two beds, shower and living area. (#C3 & C4 have portholes)
Club Balcony & Deluxe Balcony (AA-A4†) Approximately 248 sq. ft. (23m2)Two beds, shower, living area and balcony.
INCLUSIONS
YOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY
March 2013Cruise Queen Mary 2 – Australia to Africa (refer page 2 for full details)
April 2013Tue 09 – Queen Mary 2 docks in Cape TownArrive in Cape Town late afternoon, enjoy some private exploration time beforedining for the last time on QM2. (BLD) (overnight onboard QM2)
Wed 10 – Disembark Queen Mary 2 in Cape TownWhilst your luggage is whisked to the hotel we will explore the great sights ofCape Town. Take the cable car to Table Mountain, then join us on a winelandstour including Stellenbosch before returning to our hotel for check in. (BL)
Thu 11 – Cape TownThe famous Cape of Good Hope awaits us. Not far from where the Indian Oceanmeets the Atlantic, we enjoy lunch by the beach side. Visit Boulders Beach withit’s penguin colony and the world-famous Kirstenbosch Gardens – a botanicaldelight. Gala Dinner. (BLD)
Fri 12 – Day at leisure in Cape TownEnjoy a relaxing day, with time to explore. Perhaps visit Robben Island whereNelson Mandela was incarcerated. (B)
Sat 13 – Depart Cape TownAfter a leisurely morning join your flight back home to Australia. (B)
Sun 14 – Arrive Australia
19-26NIGHTS
• Cruise to Africa on QM2 incl port charges (refer page 2)
• 3 nights on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town incl breakfast daily & 1 dinner
• Full day Cape Town, Table Mountain and Winelands tour incl lunch• Full day Cape Peninsula and Kirstenbosch Gardens tour incl lunch• Group transfers throughout• Economy class flights with Qantas/South African Airways incl air taxes
Taste of AfricaQueen Mary 2 & 4 nights Cape TownAfter your voyage to South Africa aboard the incomparable Queen Mary 2,discover the beauty of Cape Town and the surrounding area during your four-night stay, including the first night spent aboard QM2 docked in thispicture-postcard city. Included in this package is a comprehensive citysightseeing tour and a trip up spectacular Table Mountain. We visit historicStellenbosch and the historic heart of the country’s wine lands, with lunch andwine tasting included. You’ll also visit the famous Cape of Good Hope where theIndian and Atlantic oceans meet.
QM2 sails from Sydney March 19, Melbourne, March 21, Adelaide, March 23, and Perth,March 26, 2013.
Discoverer 3-4 Star Connoisseur 4-5 StarPortswood Hotel, Cape Town Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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African EncounterQueen Mary 2, 4 nights Cape Town & 2 night Kruger SafariAfter our voyage aboard QM2 to South Africa, we spend four nights in Cape Town(including one onboard QM2) to explore the area before heading out on safari tothe spectacular Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjacent to the world-renowned KrugerNational Park where two exciting days of game drives and a stay at a luxury, privatelodge await you. Your accommodation is nestled on the banks of the Sabi Riverwhich divides Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. We thenfly home via Johannesburg after an African encounter you will long remember.
QM2 sails from Sydney March 19, Melbourne, March 21, Adelaide, March 23, and Perth, March 26, 2013.
Discoverer 3-4 Star Connoisseur 4-5 StarPortswood Hotel, Cape Town Table Bay Hotel, Cape TownNottens Camp Lodge or similar Lion Sands Private Game LodgeGreater Kruger National Park Greater Kruger National Park
INCLUSIONSYOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY
• Cruise to Africa on QM2 incl port charges (refer page 2)• 3 nights on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town incl breakfast daily & 1 dinner• Full day Cape Town, Table Mountain and Winelands tour incl lunch• Full day Cape Peninsula and Kirstenbosch Gardens tour incl lunch• 2 nights in private lodges on a full board basis (beverages incl for
Connoisseur class only) • Game drives in open 4WD vehicles • Group transfers throughout• Economy class flights with Qantas/South African Airways incl air taxes
21-28NIGHTS
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
March 2013Cruise Queen Mary 2 – Australia to Africa (refer page 2 for full details)
April 2013Tue 09 – Queen Mary 2 docks in Cape TownArrive in Cape Town late afternoon, enjoy some private exploration time beforedining for the last time on QM2. (BLD) (overnight onboard QM2)
Wed 10 – Disembark Queen Mary 2 in Cape TownWhilst our luggage is whisked to the hotel we will explore the great sights ofCape Town. Take the cable car to Table Mountain, then join us on a winelandstour including Stellenbosch before returning to our hotel for check in. (BL)
Thu 11 – Cape TownThe famous Cape of Good Hope awaits us. Not far from where the Indian Oceanmeets the Atlantic, we enjoy lunch by the beach side. Visit Boulders Beach withit’s penguin colony and the world-famous Kirstenbosch Gardens – a botanicaldelight. Gala Dinner. (BLD)
Fri 12 – Day at leisure in Cape TownEnjoy a relaxing day, with time to explore. Perhaps visit Robben Island whereNelson Mandela was incarcerated. (B)
Sat 13 – Cape Town – Kruger National ParkWe transfer to Cape Town airport for our flight to Nelspruit/Kruger National Park.On arrival we will be transferred to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Head out onan exciting game drive. (BLD)
Sun 14 – Kruger National ParkA full day in Africa’s animal kingdom lies ahead. Enjoy two game drives in 4WDvehicles. A traditional “Boma” style dinner with local entertainment will truly beanother highlight of the trip. (BLD)
Mon 15 – Kruger National Park – AustraliaTransfer to Nelspruit airport for your flight to Johannesburg and on to Australia. (B)
Tue 16 – Arrive Australia
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Icons of AfricaQueen Mary 2, 4 nights Cape Town, 2 night Kruger Safari & 3 nights Victoria FallsSail in luxury to Cape Town aboard Queen Mary 2 and then prepare to enjoy themajor icons of southern Africa beginning with the delights of Cape Town beforejoining our safari in the world-renowned Kruger region where we’ll search forwildlife and stay at luxury, private lodges nestled in the African bushveld. Afterthe thrilling experience of game viewing from open vehicles, we journey ontoone of the world’s natural wonders, Victoria Falls. Your hotel is nestled by thebanks of the Zambezi River, a waterway you’ll get to explore on a sunset cruise.This package, which includes a flight home via Johannesburg, combines thebest of southern Africa to offer you an unforgettable experience.
QM2 sails from Sydney March 19, Melbourne, March 21, Adelaide, March 23, and Perth, March 26, 2013.
Discoverer 3-4 Star Connoisseur 4-5 StarPortswood Hotel, Cape Town Table Bay Hotel, Cape TownNottens Camp Lodge or similar Lion Sands Private Game LodgeGreater Kruger National Park Greater Kruger National ParkDavid Livingstone Resort, Victoria Falls Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls
March 2013Cruise Queen Mary 2 – Australia to Africa (refer page 2 for full details)
April 2013Tue 09 – Queen Mary 2 docks in Cape TownArrive in Cape Town late afternoon, enjoy some private exploration time beforedining for the last time on QM2. (BLD) (overnight onboard QM2)
Wed 10 – Disembark Queen Mary 2 in Cape TownWhilst our luggage is being whisked to the hotel, we will explore the great sightsof Cape Town. Take the cable car to Table Mountain, then join us on a winelandstour including Stellenbosch before returning to our hotel for check in. (BL)
Thu 11 – Cape TownThe famous Cape of Good Hope awaits us. Not far from where the Indian Oceanmeets the Atlantic, we enjoy lunch by the beach side. Visit Boulders Beach withit’s penguin colony and the world-famous Kirstenbosch Gardens – a botanicaldelight. Gala Dinner. (BLD)
Fri 12 – Cape Town – Kruger National ParkEnjoy a relaxing day, with time to explore. Perhaps visit Robben Island wereNelson Mandela was incarcerated. (B)
Sat 13 – Cape Town – Kruger National ParkWe transfer to Cape Town airport for our flight to Nelspruit/Kruger National Park.On arrival we will be transferred to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Head out onan exciting game drive. (BLD)
• Cruise to Africa on QM2 incl port charges (refer page 2)• 3 nights on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town incl breakfast daily
& 1 dinner• Full day Cape Town, Table Mountain and Winelands tour incl lunch• Full day Cape Peninsula and Kirstenbosch Gardens tour incl lunch • 2 nights in private lodges on a full board basis (beverages incl for
Connoisseur class only) • Game drives in open 4WD vehicles • 3 nights Livingstone, Victoria Falls incl breakfast daily• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River followed by welcome dinner• Half day sightseeing visiting both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides
of Victoria Falls (visa costs not included)• Group transfers throughout• Economy class flights with Qantas/South African Airways incl air taxes
INCLUSIONS
YOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY
24-31 NIGHTS
Sun 14 – Kruger National ParkA full day in Africa’s animal kingdom lies ahead. Enjoy two game drives in4WD vehicles. A traditional “Boma” style dinner with local entertainment willtruly be another highlight of the trip. (BLD)
Mon 15 – Kruger National Park – Victoria FallsTransfer to the airport for our flight to Livingstone, Zambia. We’ll stay on thebanks of the Zambezi River and enjoy a sunset cruise this afternoon followedby dinner. (BD)
Tue 16 – Victoria FallsThis morning we will explore Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of theworld. See the mighty Zambezi River plunge 108 metres into the narrowgorge below to form the falls. Also known as ‘mosi-oa-tunya’ – the smokethat thunders! Victoria Falls was named in 1885 by David Livingstone inhonour of the Queen. (BD)
Wed 17 – Victoria FallsA free day to relax around the pool or take up one of our exciting optionalextras (additional costs apply). Here in the adventure capital of Africa, youcan walk with the lions on a guided tour, enjoy an Elephant back safari or flyover the falls in a microlight or helicopter – all incredible experiences thatwill impress your friends back home! (B)
Thu 18 – Victoria Falls to AustraliaTransfer to the airport for your short flight to Johannesburg and connect withour international flight to Australia. (B)
Fri 19 – Arrive Australia
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B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Accommodation decks only shown. Full deck plan of the ship available on request.
Deck 9 (Grand Duplexes/Duplexes, Penthouses, Queens Suites & Staterooms 9.001-9.082)
Deck 8 (Queens Suites & Staterooms 8.001-8.130)
Deck 6 (Staterooms 6.001-6.304)
QUEEN MARY 2 DECK PLANS
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Connecting staterooms3rd berth is a single sofabed3rd & 4th berth is a double sofabed3rd & 4th berths are two upper beds
A4 Staterooms have viewsobstructed by lifeboatsWheelchair accessible(stateroom sizes vary)Single level Q2 Suite
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Deck 12 (Staterooms 12.001-12.081)
Deck 11 (Queens Suites, Staterooms 11.001-11.153)
Deck 10 (Grand Duplexes/Duplexes, Royal, Queens & Princess Suites, Penthouses & Staterooms 10.001-10.133)
Deck 5 (Staterooms 5.001-5.269)
Deck 4 (Staterooms 4.001-4.225)
Deck
Grand Duplexes 9
Duplexes & Suites 9, 10
Royal Suites 10
Penthouse 9, 10
Queens Suites 9, 10, 11
Queens Suites 9
Queens Suites 8, 9
Princess Suites 10
Princess Suites 10
Princess Suites 10
Club Balcony 12
Deluxe Balcony 11, 12
Deluxe Balcony 11
Deluxe Balcony 8
Deluxe Balcony† 8
Premium Balcony (Sheltered) 6
Premium Balcony (Sheltered) 5, 6
Premium Balcony (Sheltered) 4, 5
Premium Balcony (Sheltered) 4
Premium Balcony (Sheltered) 4
Standard Oceanview 5, 6
Standard Oceanview 4
Standard Oceanview 6
Standard Oceanview 5
Atrium 5, 6
Standard Inside 11, 12
Standard Inside 9, 10
Standard Inside 6
Standard Inside 5, 6
Standard Inside 4, 5
Standard Inside 4
Standard Inside 4D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
C4
C3
C2
C1
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
A4
A3
A2
A1
AA
P3
P2
P1
Q7
Q6
Q5
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
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