| ITINERARY |
| Day |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 1 |
Piraeus |
- |
2400 |
| 2 |
Heraklion |
1300 |
1900 |
| 3 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
| 4 |
Port Said |
0600 |
2330 |
| 5 |
Suez Canal |
0100 |
1800 |
| 7 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
| 15 |
Male |
0800 |
2000 |
| 16 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
| 20 |
Phuket |
0700 |
1800 |
| 21 |
Langkawi |
0700 |
1300 |
| 22 |
Port Klang |
0700 |
1700 |
| 23 |
Singapore |
0930 |
2100 |
| 24 |
Cruising |
- |
- |
| 30 |
Fremantle |
0800 |
- |
Singapore at Dusk
The Sphinx and Pyramids, Giza |
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Funchal sails from Piraeus
(Athens)
Join us on this unique voyage of discovery and real classic treat as Funchal
sets sail from Europe on an amazing 8,000 nautical mile month-long journey
spanning four continents as we head Down Under arriving in time for the festive
season during the height of the Austral summer. With autumn rapidly drawing
to a close and the onset of winter just around the corner there is no better
time to leave the grey days of Britain behind as Funchal heads south in search
of sunshine and extended daylight hours on her annual southbound voyage to
Australia. Whether you are visiting friends or relatives or simply want to
discover the amazing Australian continent during the summer festive season
a relaxing sea voyage to Oz is simply a marvellous and perfect way to journey
to the other side of the world in style and comfort. The combination of leisurely
days at sea mixed with a plethora of wonderful ports of call is a tantalising
prospect with the emphasis very much on relaxation and fun and there is plenty
of time to make new friendships among the predominantly British and Australian
passenger complement. Our unbeatable cruise only fares represent exceptional
value for money with prices starting from under £50 a day including sumptuous
full board cuisine, a host of daytime and evening entertainment opportunities
and friendly and good old fashioned service standards. Funchal is probably
one of the friendliest ships afloat and if you enjoy the convivial ambience
of a smaller ship why not treat yourself and join us on this wonderful voyage
of relaxation returning home with many fond memories to treasure from your
classic cruising experience. PIRAEUS (Athens, Greece)
Day 1 Wednesday
21st November Funchal sails at 2400hrs
Funchal’s late evening sailing from the
bustling port of Piraeus which is
situated just 8 miles from the centre
of Athens and 28 miles from Athens
Airport maximises your available
travelling time to join the ship
from the UK with a full choice of
flight opportunities. Our low cost
cruise only fares do not include
flights so you can plan the option
that best suits your requirements.
See page 14 for more information
about flights, transfers and pre
cruise hotel stay options in Athens.
HERAKLION (Crete, Greece)
Day 2 Arr
1300hrs Dep 1900hrs, stay 6hrs.
Heraklion is the capital and main port
of Crete and just 3 miles away from
the ancient ruins of the Palace of
Knossos discovered in 1899 by archaeologist,
Sir Arthur Evans and believed to
be the mythical labyrinth of King
Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan
culture.
AT SEA
Day 3 Cruising at sea
PORT SAID (for Cairo, Egypt)
Day 4 Arr
0600hrs Dep 2330hrs, stay 16.5hrs.
Port Said is the main port at the start
of the journey into the Red Sea and
also a convenient point from which
to join the optional – but highly
recommended excursions to the city
of Cairo and the wondrous sights
of the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza.
You should certainly visit the Egyptian
Museum, for the greatest collection
of antiquities anywhere in the world,
including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
SUEZ CANAL (Transit)
Day 5 Arr 0100hrs Dep 1800hrs, stay hrs.
More than 50 ships transit
the Suez Canal every day and Funchal will be among
them today. Inaugurated in 1869, the Canal took
more than 10 years to build and involved the labour
of some 20,000 men, many of them forced into working
in near slave-labour conditions. Now one of the
world’s most important waterways, it is a staggering
101 miles long and can take ships up to 50 feet
in draft.
AT SEA
Day 7 to 14 at sea
Sit back and relax
for our week long leisurely voyage across the Red
Sea and Arabian Sea en-route to the tropical Maldive
Islands.
MALE (Maldives)
Day 15 Arr 0800hrs Dep 2000hrs, stay 12hrs.
Following our week long passage
from Safaga its ‘land ahoy’ again for a full day
visit to Male the main administrative centre and
capital of the remote tropical island paradise
of the Maldive Islands, a unique collection of
low-lying coral atolls strewn across the Indian
Ocean. Visit the National Museum with its ancient
stone carvings; Islamic Centre, Grand Friday Mosque
or what about a swim in the azure blue waters of
the Indian Ocean and more relaxation at one of
the local beaches.
AT SEA
Day 16 to 19 cruising at sea
More time for relaxing and leisurely days at sea perhaps to take advantage
of the sun decks as we pass Great Nicobar Island on the 9th December steaming
en route to Phuket in Thailand, our next port of call.
PHUKET (Thailand)
Day 20 Arr 0700hrs Dep 1800hrs, stay 11hrs.
The fabulous island resort
of Phuket is another oriental gem with beautiful
beaches, excellent shopping, elephant rides and
sightseeing opportunities including a visit to
Phang Nga Bay, famous for it’s unique limestone
islands that tower above the calm waters. A full
day stay in Phuket provides the opportunity to
sample and savour all the sites and sights from
the popular Patong beach with its open air bars
to the quieter areas of Kata and the bustling old
charm of Kamala.
LANGKAWI (Malaysia)
Day 21 Arr 0700hrs Dep 1300hrs, stay 6hrs.
Langkawi is located at the
northern part of the Malaysian peninsula where
the Straits of Malacca meet the Indian Ocean. The
mountainous island resort of Langkawi with its
limestone outcrops and vivid green vegetation contrasts
beautifully with the pristine beaches and wonderful
azure waters of the ocean. Perhaps take a ride
on the largest span cable car in Asia or simply
relax on one of the superb beaches.
PORT KLANG for Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia)
Day 22 Arr
0700hrs Dep 1700hrs, stay 10hrs.
As a diversion to the wonderful tropical
beach resorts of Phuket and Langkawi,
take our optional excursion to Kuala
Lumpar, capital of Malaysia and discover
a bustling metropolis that uniquely
blends the traditional and modern.
Enjoy exceptional shopping and a
host of attractions including the
Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest
in the world.
SINGAPORE
Day 23 Arr 0930hrs Dep 2100hrs, stay 11.5hrs.
Steeped in its colonial past,
Singapore, The Lion City of Sir Stamford Raffles
is a major thoroughfare of the East and has absorbed
something from every culture that has passed through
this tiny, busy island. From the world famous Raffles
Hotel – the perfect place to enjoy a Singapore
Sling – to the excellent Botanical gardens, from
the teeming streets of Chinatown to the exotic
art of Hindu temples. There is so much see in Singapore,
one of the most exciting cities in the East!
AT SEA
Day 24 to 29 cruising at sea
Five final days at
sea as we head south towards Western Australia.
On the morning of 14th December get ready for some
traditional shipboard fun and games with the Crossing
The Line ceremony as we pass across the Equator.
FREMANTLE (for Perth, Australia)
Day 30 Funchal
arrives at 0800hrs
After 30 relaxing
days at sea its time to say farewell
to your fellow passengers and crew
with many fond memories to savour
and the chance to meet long lost
friends and relatives as new experiences
unfold Down Under. Don’t forget Funchal
returns in the spring on her Northbound
Voyage directly to the UK.
Fares in £'s Sterling Per Adult
| Cat |
Cabin Type |
Decks |
Fare |
| 1 |
2 Bed |
Inner |
AL |
1299 |
| 2 |
2 Bed |
Inner |
E |
1729 |
| 3 |
2 Bed |
Inner |
AL |
1889 |
| 4 |
2 Bed |
Inner |
AL |
2019 |
| 4SG |
Inner |
Sgl |
M |
2109 |
| 5 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
AL |
2109 |
| 6 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
M |
2169 |
| 7 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
AP |
2359 |
| 8 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
A |
2549 |
| 8SG |
Single |
Outer |
A |
2599 |
| 9 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
N |
2609 |
| 10 |
2 Bed |
Outer |
A |
3179 |
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| Supplements |
| Travel Insurance |
99 |
| Port Parking |
0 |
| Deposit Per Person |
150 |
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To book a cruise call us on
020 7510 2929 |
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