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M e d i t e r r a n e a n & a d r i at i c
t r e a s u r e s aboard silver Wind
i t a l y, M a l t a , G r e e c e , c r o a t i a , s l o v e n i a , M o n t e n e G r o
The Captain’s Choice Tour invites you to join us aboard the luxurious Silver Wind to
cruise the highlights of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. Visit delightful Sorrento
and discover the ruins of nearby Pompeii. Spend time in Sicily, ascend the active volcano
of Mt Etna and explore the mountainside town of Taormina. Reveal the incredible
history of the tiny island nation of Malta. Visit the Greek island of Corfu. Discover
the scenic splendour of Croatia including Hvar, Pula, Zadar and the inland spectacle
of Plitvice Lakes plus of course the walled city of Dubrovnik. In Slovenia visit the port T op lefT : C olosseum , R ome ; f ResCo , p ompeii ;
o ld ToweR , foRTRess of s an G iovanni , K oToR ;
town of Koper before a three day stay in Venice aboard your luxurious cruise ship for an l ibRaRy of C elsus , e phesus ; G Rand C anal ,
v eniCe
incomparable experience. Before returning to Rome we enjoy a day in the exceptionally
beautiful country of Montenegro, visiting both Kotor and Budva and wind our way
around the dramatic Amalfi Coast to spectacular Positano. If you have ever dreamt of
waking up to the stunning beauty of the waters of the Mediterranean, then this is the
tour for you.
mediTeRRanean & adRiaTiC TReasuRes
T R av e l d aT e s A half day tour to the ancient city of Marsala,
world famous for the production of Marsala
25 April - 21 May 2013 (20 Days) wines. Visit one of the most famous cellars in
Marsala and enjoy a wine tasting. Continue S L OV E N I A
along a beautiful road, where windmills are Scheduled Flight
day 1: ThuRsday 25 apRil FRANCE Venice Koper C R O AT I A Silver Wind
scattered among the salt pans and hundreds of
Rome (Italy) Coach
pink flamingos dot the landscape. Pula
Check into your five star hotel, St Regis and Alternatively, take a half day tour to Segesta Zadar
unwind after your flight. This evening join your and Trapani. Visit the Doric Temple and Greek
fellow travellers and Tour Escort Team for a Sète
Theatre at Segesta before a panoramic tour of Hvar Dubrovnik
Welcome Reception and Dinner.
the salt mills in Trapani.
I TA LY Ad ri a t i c MONTENEGRO
day 2: fRiday 26 apRil After lunch aboard our ship you may Sea Kotor
wish to travel to the Island of Motya, situated
Barcelona
Rome – Join Silver Wind in a lagoon that we reach aboard small boats.
To/From
New Zealand
Sail 6.00pm Once a powerful S PA I N
Phoenician colony, today Rome
B a le a r ic
Motya is a charming archaeological Ssite and Pompeii
This morning take a sightseeing tour of ea
Sorrento/
home to the Whitaker Museum.
Valencia
Rome including the Colosseum, Pantheon and Positano Agean
Trevi Fountain. Alternatively enter the Vatican
day 5: monday 29 apRil Corfu Sea
City to be awed by St Peter’s Basilica and the
Sistine Chapel. Valletta (Malta) GREECE
After lunch at a bustling trattoria we drive to Arrive 8.00am – Sail 11.00pm Ionian
the port of Civitavecchia to join Silver Wind. Sea
The Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Messina
Enjoy the first of many fine dining experiences Trapani
Castilians, the Knights of St John, the French Taormina
aboard this luxurious ship this evening.
and the British have all left their mark in Malta. S I C I LY
day 3: saTuRday 27 apRil Many relics and buildings bare testimony to the M e d i t e rra n e a n
Sorrento / Pompeii magnificence of the time of the Knights. Valletta Sea
seems to host a museum on every block, ranging Valletta
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm from fine arts to martial history and everything M A LTA
This morning we dock in Sorrento and visit in between. Our morning tour includes
the nearby ruins of Pompeii, a city buried and St Johns Co-Cathedral, the Knights’ own church.
forgotten under volcanic ash for hundreds of A Baroque masterpiece, it contains a staggering
years. Return to the ship for lunch and a free collection of art within its striking interior.
afternoon to stroll Sorrento’s narrow alleyways; We visit the Grand Master’s Palace, now the day 6: Tuesday 30 apRil day 7: wednesday 1 may
perhaps visit the Correale Museum and its fine seat of Malta’s parliament. It has a wealth of Cruising Corfu (Greece)
art collection. splendour including some beautiful Gobelin Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. Join your Tour Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm
tapestries and many treasures (if parliament is Escort Team for a drink in the bar prior to
day 4: sunday 28 apRil sitting) we visit the Fine Arts Museum instead. another fine dining experience this evening. Corfu’s unique scenery of gentle green hills
Trapani [Sicily] We continue to Mdina, Malta’s original capital After dinner you may wish to take in a and sub tropical fauna make it one of the most
in pre Roman times. The silent narrow streets performance in the Show Lounge. attractive Greek islands.
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm
and the stately mansions of Malta’s aristocratic This morning we enjoy a tour around the
This morning we visit the southern Italian old families impart a distinctive atmosphere. narrow streets of the Old Town and drive
island of Sicily and you have two options from This afternoon is free to explore independently further out to explore some of the island’s
which to choose: or shop for souvenirs. historical sites.
The CapTain’s ChoiCe TouR 2013
day 8: ThuRsday 2 may Comprised of 118 islands, separated by
Hvar (Croatia) 150 canals and straddled by over 400 bridges,
there is no other city in the world like Venice.
Arrive 12.00 noon – Sail 6.00pm We disembark and join smaller boats to enter
into the heart of Venice where we take a
Today we anchor off Hvar, one of the
walking tour around the highlights of this
Adriatic’s most fashionable destinations, its
beautiful city. We walk beside the Grand Canal
harbour filled with the yachts of wealthy
to St Mark’s Square, which for 1,000 years was
Europeans. This afternoon we take a brief the heart of Venetian life. We also see St Mark’s
walking tour of Hvar Town and its imposing Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of
fortress, which provides spectacular views Sighs. We return by boat back through the
across the town and its harbour. We also drive canals to Silver Wind. You may prefer to
out to visit Stari Grad (Old Town), the island’s continue your exploration of Venice at your
oldest settlement which provides a quiet leisure. This beautiful city will take your breath
contrast to thriving Hvar Town. away time and time again.
day 9: fRiday 3 may day 11: sunday 5 may
Koper (Slovenia) Venice
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 11.00pm Another full day in Venice awaits you.
This morning we take a boat trip to three
Koper is Slovenia’s largest port town but nearby Venetian islands; Murano, Burano and
we easily navigate this city today on foot. Torcello. Murano is famous for its glassworks
We explore the narrow alleyways that lead to and even today retains operational factories.
the main square and visit the large cathedral. Burano is best known for its lace and charming
There is time later today for independent houses, painted in bright colours. Torcello is G ondolieR , C anal in v eniCe
exploration, perhaps enjoy a drink in one of the perhaps the most delightful of the three islands
seaside cafes. and its 7th century cathedral is still considered
a masterpiece.
This morning we take a walking tour of day 15: ThuRsday 9 may
day 10: saTuRday 4 may the ancient town including the Arena of Pula Dubrovnik
day 12: monday 6 may (dating from 1AD), the Golden Gate and see
Venice (Italy) Arrive 8.00am
the remains of the city’s walls. We return to the
Arrive 8.00am Venice ship for lunch. This afternoon is free for you to
Dubrovnik is the jewel of the Adriatic.
Sail 11.00pm explore this charming town at your leisure.
Be on deck as we sail past the marvels of This morning we take a walking tour of this
Venice – an extraordinary city of romance Today is a free day to enjoy this charming day 14: wednesday 8 may ancient walled city, shelled heavily during
with a rich history. We have three days aboard city independently. Boats will take you to and the 1990s but now restored to its full former
our luxury ship in which to enjoy Venice. Zadar – Plitvice Lakes
from the central area on a regular basis. glory. We visit the Franciscan Monastery (with
Enjoy the view of the city lights as we sail Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm
one of the world’s oldest pharmacies), the
out of Venice this evening. Old Harbour, St Laurence Fortress and
Remain in Zadar and explore the town
independently today or take a full day tour the Rector’s Palace.
day 13: Tuesday 7 may to the magical Plitvice Lakes. At Plitvice We enjoy a local lunch and continue to
Pula (Croatia) Lakes we take a boat trip and walking tour the church of St Saviour where we enjoy
around the 16 terraced lakes, surrounded by
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 11.00pm a performance of classical music by the
heavily wooded mountains and connected by
The region of Istria is known for its warm waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes are one of Croatia’s renowned Sorkocevic Quartet.
climate and Italian influence. At the tip of most naturally beautiful areas. Our drive back After dinner you may like to take a stroll
Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula lies Pula, protected to the ship provides you with glimpses of life in around this walled city independently.
a nCienT R oman amphiTheaTRe , p ula by seven hills and a calm sea. rural Croatia. We spend the night in Dubrovnik’s harbour.
mediTeRRanean & adRiaTiC TReasuRes
day 18: sunday 12 may
Taormina [Sicily] (Italy)
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm
We dock in Messina, the natural entrance
to Sicily.
Choose from a day at leisure onboard our
ship or join us on a full day tour of Taormina and
Mt Etna. We will ascend 1,800m up Mt Etna,
the highest and most active volcano in Europe.
After viewing this amazing sight we visit a
winery where a typical Sicilian lunch will be a bove lefT : K oToR , m onTeneGRo ; T Revi f ounTain , R ome
served. This afternoon we explore the historic
Old Town of Taormina including the Ancient Tour CosT
Greek Theatre before returning to our ship
this afternoon.
Based on per person, twin share in Vista Suite – in New Zealand Dollars
day 19: monday 13 may SAVE $1,200 per person if you book and deposit by 26 October 2012
Sorrento / Positano
Arrive 8.00am – Sail 6.00pm CRuise & land only ....................................................................................... $18,395
C liffs , s oRRenTo Today we take a full day tour by road along supplemenTs (Add to base tour cost, per person, twin share)
the spectacular Amalfi Coast, winding our veRanda suiTe ...................................................................................................... $3,180
day 16: fRiday 10 may way above the rocky cliffs that afford stunning
Kotor (Montenegro) views of the Italian Riviera. Our destination midship veRanda suiTe ................................................................................... $3,890
Arrive 10.00am – Sail 11.00pm
is the remarkable cliffside village of Positano, sinGle suiTe supplemenTs (Add to base tour cost)
where flower adorned buildings cling to the
Montenegro is a country with exceptional sheer rock face. We enjoy lunch and have time
visTa suiTe ................................................................................................................. $6,335
natural beauty and a rich history and culture. to explore this incredibly picturesque village. veRanda suiTe ..................................................................................................... $14,875
We drive around Kotor Bay, harbouring
numerous settlements and sightsee in the day 20: Tuesday 14 may
midship veRanda suiTe ................................................................................ $16,115
medieval village of Kotor, spectacularly Rome hoTels .............................................................................................................................. $250
located between sea and mountain.
We also visit Budva, where we stroll around the Arrive 7.00am Scheduled flight from New Zealand – Rome – New Zealand
walled town and explore its narrow streets and
historical buildings.
Your tour concludes after breakfast today. eConomy Class ........................................................................................................ $3,590^
business Class .......................................................................................................... $12,205^
day 17: saTuRday 11 may
Cruising ^Airfare including taxes are indicative only based on flying with Singapore Airlines and are
correct at time of printing (August 2012) and are subject to change without notice. See page 55
Enjoy a luxuriously relaxing day at sea.
for further conditions. Please contact your Tour Consultant should you wish to use another airline
Unwind with a book as we cruise the Adriatic
and Ionian Seas back to Italy. Savour the Single suites at above costs are limited, please enquire for details.
delights of some of the finest cuisine at sea. For deck plans please refer to pages 51 – 53.
This evening meet your Tour Escort Team for a
pre dinner drink in the bar.
The CapTain’s ChoiCe Tour 2013
giving baCk Terms & CondiTions
Tour operaTor Phil Asker Pty Ltd, ACN 063 895 876, ABN 82 063 895 876,
TCF 5541 is the Tour Operator of the program.
appoinTed airlines Various international airlines are our nominated carriers.
However, these airlines are not involved in the organisation of the tour.
reservaTions The Captain’s Choice Tour, Level 1, 35 Seymour Street, Ringwood,
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of the countries we visit on our tours. Throughout the years, The Captain’s Choice Tour together effort to ensure that the ship, ground transportation, airlines, meals, beverages,
with generous donations from our travelling passengers have contributed over $300,000 towards photographs, pricing and all other services will be as represented in this brochure.
health, hunger, humanity and educational projects including; the Tsunami appeal in Sri Lanka, the Please note that we cannot be responsible for the acts or omissions of suppliers or
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extensions in Madagascar and a three room classroom extension in Tanzania. may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, international conventions
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the instructions of Phil Asker Pty Ltd or its representatives. We reserve the right
to alter or cancel any services you have purchased and inclusions may vary
depending on weather, tour operator’s arrangements, or other uncertainties, and
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Europe, Asia, Africa & The Americas Orient-Express & Queen Mary 2 guarantee that everything will be exactly as depicted at the location upon arrival.
Every endeavour will be made to provide the nominated sightseeing, though no
guarantees can be made. The Tour Manager/Operator reserves the right to change
CapTain’s Club benefiTs
hotels and itineraries nominated in this brochure. Every endeavour will be made
All guests who travel on a Captain’s Choice Tour automatically become members of the Captain’s Club. Members who have completed 1-3 tours receive a
to substitute with accommodation and travel arrangements of a similar standard.
$300 per person reduction off their next tour. Members who have completed 4+ tours receive a $600 per person reduction off their next tour. Members who
deposiTs and Final paYmenTs A deposit of $4,800 per person is required to
have completed 4+ tours also receive complimentary home-airport-home limousine transfers (within a 40km radius of an international airport, not included
on Land Only or Land & Cruise Only packages). confirm your booking (deposits for single and/or premium cabins may increase).
A maximum of 50% of the deposit will be refunded if a cancellation is made
more than 130 days prior to departure. Final payment must be received 130
days prior to the published departure date of the tour. Bookings made inside 130
days prior to the published departure dates are payable in full on confirmation.
Reservations will be made strictly in order of receipt of deposits. Changes made
to your booking may incur an amendment fee.
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Tour paYmenT/CosTs All care has been taken to create information contained within this brochure but Asker Pty Ltd is not responsible or liable for any advice or treatment that may be provided by the doctor, or
circumstances, including but not limited to, airline schedule changes, tax increases and increases in any failure on the part of the doctor to fully diagnose or treat any medical injury or condition which may arise
operational costs, are subject to change. The Captain’s Choice Tour cannot be held responsible for changes or be identified during the course of the tour.
that occur and reserves the right to increase the price of any travel arrangement up to the date of departure. parTiCipaTion in THe program Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Tour Operator
The dates, prices and itinerary in this brochure supersede any older brochures featuring tours listed within reserves the absolute discretion, in the event of behaviour detrimental to other persons, to decline any person’s
this brochure. Flights on dates listed in the brochure are subject to availability. If not available at time of participation at any time during the program and cancel that person’s participation in the tour, in which case
booking, passengers may be required to pay additional airfares and/or land arrangements. This brochure may any refund will be on a recoverable cost basis only.
be superseded by another brochure featuring the same tours. CanCellaTion oF Tour and iTinerarY CHanges In the event that, at the sole discretion of the Tour Operator,
Travel doCumenTs A passport valid for at least six months after the return date of the tour is required. it is necessary or advisable for the tour to be cancelled due to such events as outbreak of conflict, government
New Zealand passport holders require visas for various countries visited. Details will be advised by intervention, or withdrawal of traffic rights, or in the event of insufficient participants being available, the
The Captain’s Choice Tour. Visa forms will be forwarded to all passengers 5 months prior to departure and we refund of all the monies paid, pro rata if applicable after departure, shall constitute a full and final settlement
will obtain visas on your behalf (at an additional cost). Tickets, final itineraries, detailed travel information and by the Tour Operator and their agents of any obligation to participants. The operation of the tour program,
a list of passenger names and suburb of residence will be forwarded to you approximately two weeks prior to according to the planned itinerary, is at the sole discretion of the Tour Operator, having in mind the welfare of
departure. If you do not wish your name to appear on the passenger list please advise at the time of booking. all participants and the safe and prudent operation of the program.
CanCellaTion Fees A comprehensive travel insurance policy is included in the tour cost and provides protection airFares Airfares in this brochure are based on airfares departing from Auckland. Domestic travel may be
against cancellation fees. Claims may be made for cancellation due to unexpected medical and unforeseen required to connect with the scheduled flight (additional cost). Airfare prices are correct at time of printing
circumstances as specified in the insurance proposal. Due to the stringent financial conditions of operating (August 2012) and are subject to change without notice. Airfare payment may be required at time of booking.
these tours, the following cancellation fees apply: governing rule The tour proposal set out herein and the participants’ acceptance by completion of the
a) Deposit – 50% of deposit is non refundable and non transferable; and registration/booking form creates an agreement between the Tour Operator and the participants subject to
b) Cancellations inside 130 days prior to the published departure or failure to board the tour – 100% of the cost of the law of the State of Victoria, Australia. Completion of the registration/booking form, together with the
the tour. participant(s)’ signature, verifies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
HealTH For health requirements, please contact your doctor or the Travellers’ Medical and Vaccination Centre unused serviCes No refunds can be given for unused or partially used services during the tour program.
in capital cities. The doctor accompanying The Captain’s Choice Tour will provide a list of recommended pHoTo/video Photographs or videos of the tour may be taken which may be used for promotional purposes.
medical items and vaccinations that should be considered by guests in consultation with their own doctor If you submit photographs to be included on the group’s DVD of images we reserve the right to publish them
prior to travel. All passengers are required to complete a Fitness/Activity questionnaire at the time of booking. in future promotional material. Completion of your registration/booking form and acceptance of documents
Travellers of any age with a normal level of health, mobility and fitness should not experience difficulty in indicates your acceptance and release for this material to be used for promotional or resale purposes.
participating in all aspects of the tour. If you have limited mobility or any major health problem, you are gsT Currently GST is not applicable to international reservations. However, some Australian domestic connection
required to advise the Tour Operator at the time of reservation. The places visited on virtually all of our travel may be subject to GST.
tours are unsuitable for travellers requiring wheelchairs. Wheelchairs or walking frames cannot be carried group Tour It may be possible to make individual alterations to the itinerary away from the group tour
or provided on our tour vehicles. We reserve the right to decline or terminate participation in certain (e.g. leave/return to Australia earlier/later), however, these changes may be subject to a surcharge.
circumstances after consultation with the tour doctor. All sectors of trains, buses and confined areas are low Carbon CommiTmenT The Captain’s Choice Tour works in partnership with Climate Friendly and
non-smoking. Aboard the ships are some designated smoking areas. Most flights are now non-smoking in GreenPower to reduce/offset carbon emissions caused by the electricity used in our office and flights
accordance with international agreements. associated with direct business activity (does not include flights for tours). Carbon credits are used to invest
doCTor A doctor will travel with the group for the duration of the tour. A doctor may or may not accompany in renewable energy projects (such as wind farms). Please visit www.climatefriendly.com for further details.
Select Options. The doctor is an independent registered medical practitioner who is available to provide We will continue to work towards a Low Carbon future.
immediate but limited medical attention to tour guests should the need arise. The doctor carries his or her use ameX poinTs To paY You can use your AMEX Membership Reward Points to pay for part or all of your tour.
own independent professional indemnity insurance and carries a limited amount of medical supplies. Phil You can even use points to pay for your deposit. $120 of travel = 10,000 points.
Tour CosTs do noT inClude
Passport and visa charges, vaccinations and on-tour suggested medications, items of a purely personal nature (laundry bills, bar bills, phone calls, etc), expenses incurred for items purchased away from group tour
(meals, tours, transport, etc), excess luggage, travel insurance, insurance based on Cruise & Land Only Tour package, insurance for extensions to travel dates/pre-existing medical conditions/age loading fees, plus any
other items not mentioned in this brochure. Select options are included unless otherwise indicated but may be limited by capacity. All beverages (except super premium drinks) are included aboard the ship.
Wine, beer and softdrink are included with onshore dinners.
