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Undiscovered Islands and South Africa
An Epic Voyage from the Fjords of Patagonia to
the Striking Shores of South Africa
February 28 - April 3, 2009
Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II
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King penguins, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia
E InvItE you to joIn us
on an epic, once-in-a-lifetime voyage
that explores the arc of islands
stretching from South America’s Patagonia
to South Africa. Included are the Antarctic
Peninsula, the Falklands, south Georgia,
tristan da Cunha, the world’s most isolated
island, and the shores of south Africa. What
makes this grand voyage even more compelling
are the AMAZInGLy AttRACtIvE
RAtEs, which are more than 50% below the
ship’s normal rates. In addition AIRFARE is
included.
Our journey begins by cruising through the
ItInERARy Sunday, March 15
nIGHtInGALE |
scenic Beagle Channel and on to the rugged
Saturday, February 28, 2009 tRIStAn DA CUnHA
Falklands, where flying albatrosses sit on cliffs FLy FROM USA Arrive at uninhabited Nightingale Island,
spreading their giant wings. Continue to the
Sunday, March 1 home to millions of birds, including
island of South Georgia. The landscape of BUEnOS AIRES, ArgeNtiNA Greater Shearwaters, Tristan Buntings,
this island, with its pristine snowfields, glacier- Arrive in Buenos Aires. Transfer to Hotel and the rare Yellow-nosed Albatross.
covered mountains, and hillsides covered Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. Monday, March 16
with fur seals and King penguins, is simply Monday, March 2 tRIStAn DA CUnHA
BUEnOS AIRES | USHUAIA | EMBARK Anchor off Tristan da Cunha, the most
spectacular. Other islands visited include
Fly to Ushuaia and tour this southern- remote inhabited island in the world,
volcanic Tristan da Cunha, located halfway most city in the world. Embark and sail usually only seen by adventurers,
between South America and South Africa, through the Beagle Channel. naturalists, and its population of 300, who
making it the most remote inhabited island of Tuesday, March 3 sustain themselves by fishing and farming.
At SEA The island is an ornithologist’s—and
the world.
philatelist’s—dream.
We then approach beautiful Cape Town, Wednesday, March 4
WEStPOInt ISLAnD ANd Tuesday, March 17 - Friday, March 20
renowned for its stunning combination of coast At SEA
SAUnDERS ISLAnD, FAlklANd iSlANdS
and mountains. South Africa’s ever-changing The Falklands are rich with wildlife. On Saturday, March 21
coastal landscape is magnificent, consisting of Westpoint, walk across the moors to a CAPE tOWn | WInE COUntRy |
desolate karoo grass flats, towering cliffs, lush Rockhopper penguin rookery. Explore CAPE tOWn, South AFricA
the beaches of Saunders, teeming with Arrive in Cape Town, one of the world’s
forests, bright wildflowers, mountains, and most beautiful cities. A short ride from
cormorants and Gentoo and Magellanic
river valleys. After exploring Stellenbosch’s penguins. Cape Town are South Africa’s celebrated
wine country, with its exquisite vineyards Thursday, March 5 wine lands, including Stellenbosch,
and whitewashed Dutch farmhouses, and StAnLEy where a wine tasting will be offered.
Call at Stanley, the capital of the Falk- Overnight aboard ship docked in Cape
the Cape Peninsula, we cruise east along the Town.
lands. See this quaint town’s colorful
scenic Garden Route. Along the way, we’ll
architecture and visit the cathedral and Sunday, March 22
visit renowned wilderness parks, including Britannia House Museum. CAPE tOWn | CAPE OF GOOD
the Addo Elephant National Park; the private Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7 HOPE nAtURE RESERVE ANd
Kariega Game Reserve, with its abundant At SEA KIRStEnBOSCH nAtIOnAL
BOtAnICAL GARDEn |
wildlife and marvelous setting; and the Sunday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 10 CAPE tOWn
expansive thorn tree woodland of Hluhluwe- SOUtH GEORGIA ISLAnD Tour the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Umfolozi National Park, home to rare black Magnificent, remote South Georgia Island Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife
is renowned for its wildlife, including and over 250 species of birds. Also
rhinos and other animals.
four species of albatross, eight species explore Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Your home for this incredible voyage is of penguin, a million southern fur seals, Garden, one of the world’s finest.
Corinthian II, with 57 beautiful suites, an and thousands of elephant seals. Search
the grassy slopes for nesting albatross Monday, March 23
exquisite restaurant, two comfortable lounges, At SEA
and King penguins. A visit to Grytviken’s
and a sun deck with a Jacuzzi. Corinthian II abandoned whaling station and Tuesday, March 24
provides an inviting atmosphere of warmth Shackleton’s grave may also be included. EASt LOnDOn
and elegance fit for an epic voyage across the Wednesday, March 11 - Saturday, March 14 Founded in the 19th century, East
At SEA London is now the Eastern Cape’s
South Atlantic waters.
second-largest city. See the East London
Museum’s superb beadwork collection.
Wednesday, March 25
At SEA | DURBAn
Evening arrival in Durban, whose hetero-
geneous population and mix of colonial
and native flavors make it the face of the
new South Africa.
Thursday, March 26
DURBAn
Drive along the Golden Mile. Visit the
Indian Market, Mashu Museum of
Ethnology/Jo Thorpe Collection, and
Botanical Gardens. Delve into urban
Zulu life at the Kwa Muhle Museum and
Claremont township. PRoGRAM InCLusIons
surviving Cape elephants. It is also home
• Round-trip airfare from Miami to Ushuaia and from
Friday, March 27 to eland, kudu, and Cape buffalo. Cape Town to New York City
RICHARDS BAy | HLUHLUWE- Tuesday, March 31 • One-night stay a the Hotel Palacio Duhau - Park
UMFOLOZI nAtIOnAL PARK | MOSSEL BAy | tHE GARDEn Hyatt Buenos Aires, with welcome cocktail reception
RICHARDS BAy ROUtE | MOSSEL BAy and breakfast
Take a game drive in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Discover the spectacular Garden Route’s • 31-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest
National Park, a pristine wilderness known forested mountains, steep cliffs, and Corinthian II
for its rich wildlife of black and white rhino, rugged shore. • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard
lion, cheetah, and giraffe. ship, hosted by the captain
Wednesday, April 1
Saturday, March 28 CAPE tOWn • All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer,
At SEA Arrive in Cape Town. Overnight aboard and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Sunday, March 29 ship. • Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
PORt ELIZABEtH | • Complete program of tours and excursions
Thursday, April 2 throughout the voyage
KARIEGA GAME RESERVE | CAPE tOWn | DISEMBARK |
PORt ELIZABEtH • Educational program of lectures and discussions by
FLy tO USA accompanying guest lecturers
Visit the private Kariega Game Reserve, Disembark and tour the city, including
above the Kariega River Valley and • Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff
the Upper City Centre and South African
a sanctuary to leopard, hippo, zebra, • Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the
Museum. Transfer to the airport for return
wildebeest, antelope, and a myriad of birds. designated program departure and arrival dates
flights.
• Complete pre-departure materials
Monday, March 30 Friday, April 3
PORt ELIZABEtH | • Port and embarkation taxes
ARRIVE In USA • Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
ADDO ELEPHAnt nAtIOnAL
PARK | PORt ELIZABEtH not InCLuDED: Visa and passport fees;
Enjoy a game drive in Addo Elephant luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals,
National Park, founded to protect the last soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than
those specified above; personal expenses such
as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail
service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel
The wine lands of Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Front cover top: The spectactular vistas and wildlife of South Georgia
Cape Point, South Africa Front cover bottom: Cape Town’s dramatic coastline
Undiscovered Islands and South Africa
An Epic Voyage from the Fjords of Patagonia to
the Striking Shores of South Africa
February 28 - April 3, 2009
Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II
GEnERAL InFORMAtIOn
Payment Schedule: A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International and the passenger’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but,
reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge tour’s sponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to re- we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond
your deposit to your American Express, Visa, or MasterCard. Final view his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessel’s owner/ the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tour’s
payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not ac- operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable terms of itinerary and to substitute hotels or ships in similar categories if this
cepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for carriage for this tour and is available on request from Travel Dy- is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any
both deposits and final payment. namics International. Travel Dynamics International and the tour’s tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any of the
Cancellations & Refunds: All cancellations of confirmed reservations sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the passenger with aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled
are subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. Additionally, pas- respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires.
sengers are subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the No refund shall be made for any unused portion of any tour. By for-
services, including airlines or hotels used in the itinerary. Cancellations passenger’s safety and satisfaction, but, we neither assume nor bear warding their deposit(s), the passenger certifies that he/she and/or
received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, ac- their dependents, minors or others covered thereby do not have any
to 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received cident, delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services of mental, physical or other condition of disability that could create a
within 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. any ship, airplane, train, automobile, motor coach, carriage or other hazard for them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline
Requests for cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be conveyance, or the actions of any third-party, involved in carrying the to accept or to decline to retain any person as a member of any tour
made for any part of this program in which you choose not to partici- passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for dam- should such person’s health, condition or actions adversely affect
pate. Service fees may apply to deviations and are non-refundable. ages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, de- or threaten the welfare or safety of other passengers or impede the
Insurance: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation lay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, tour. Baggage or valuables brought on the tour shall be transported,
insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or handled or stored at the passenger’s risk entirely, and, we shall bear
with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insur- no liability or responsibility for any damage or other loss thereto.
recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in ance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All Resolution of any disputes arising hereunder shall be affected exclu-
a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of such losses must be borne by the passenger, and tour rates provide sively in the state or federal courts presiding in the City of New York,
reimbursement. Insurance brochures will be sent to you upon enroll- for arrangements only for the time stated. In the event of cancella- pursuant to applicable New York law.
ment. tion, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes Rates: Tour costs are based upon current airfares, tariffs, and cur-
beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting rency values. While we do everything possible to maintain the listed
Itinerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are sub- in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted
ject to change at the discretion of Travel Dynamics International. prices, they are subject to change.
tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much Ship’s Registry: Malta CST #204 3599-40 TDI
Responsibility: Please read carefully the following terms and con- of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the
ditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements 9407/08 COMBO
