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DANUBE • MEKONG • BURMA • RUSSIA • CANADA

Legendary

WATERWAYS of the World

RIVAGES DU MONDE COLLECTION LEGENDARY WATERWAYS OF THE WORLD

DANUBE • MEKONG • BURMA • RUSSIA • CANADA

Summary ◆ Treasures of the Danube ...... 2-3 ◆ Legendary Mekong ...... 4-5 ◆ Burmese Odyssey ...... 6-7 ◆ Waterways of the Tsars ...... 8-9 ◆ Cruise on the Saint Lawrence ...... 10-11 ◆ Ships’ Specifications ...... 12-13 LEGENDARY WATERWAYS OF THE WORLD Welcome

Aruise makerB sinceO 2001, RivagesA cruises weRD will be operating as from 2015.! du Monde is operating river & All services on board and ashore are being C coastal cruises. Our company is provided in English & French. Further to chartering ships in full and is offering a our classic cruising products on the Volga, comprehensive cruising product. Since its the Irrawaddy, the Mekong and the foundation, Rivages du Monde designs Danube, we are pleased to showcase our every cruise with a cultural approach and latest creation: a 10 days cruise along the has always been trying to devise original Saint Lawrence Seaway, including the routes on rivers and seas of the world. Far Niagara Falls and the most scenic places from the image of gigantic ships, Rivages like Quebec, Montreal and Toronto. With du Monde’s ships are at human scale, with this new cruising experience, Rivages du a warm and friendly atmosphere that can Monde is offering a new facet of its accommodate 64 to 220-passenger cruise. creativity. This new itinerary will certainly Number one in cruises in Russia and on accommodate the most jaded of your the Mekong River, Rivages du Monde has travelers, in search of something new. ever since extended and enlarged the scope of its product range. Featured in Alain Souleille this brochure, our five international Chairman & CEO of Rivages du Monde

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 1 12 days / 11 nights Munich /Passau (Germany) • Linz (Austria) • Melk (Austria) • Vienna (Austria) • Bratislava (Slovakia) • Budapest (Hungary) …

Treasures of theDanube

From the Black Forest to the shores of Black Sea, delight in a Samu Pecz in 1896. Or Optional afternoon at the Széchenyi baths leisurely cruise over one of the world’s greatest Rivers and experience some of (half day):Departure by bus for an afternoon of relaxation at Europe’s most splendid cities on your way along the romantic Danube. Szechenyi Baths. Dinner on board. Day 7 : MOHACS (Hungary) - VUKOVAR (Croatia) Day 1 : MUNICH – PASSAU (Germany) Vienna Opera, the famous Ringstrasse and spectacular St Arrival in Mohacs in the morning. Free time on board with Arrival in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Reception at the Stephen’s Cathedral (from outside). Lunch on board. lunch or disembark to participate to optional excursion airport followed by guided tour of Munich. After the city Afternoon free or Optional tour to Schönbrunn (half day), the Visages of Slavonia (full day with lunch). In the morning, tour, bus transfer to Passau and embarkation on board of “Viennese Versailles”. Optional Music concert: Enjoy an optional M/S Arosa continues the sailing until Vukovar where she M/S AROSA. At 10 pm, start of navigation to Linz. concert in celebration of the city’s unique musical heritage. arrives at the end of the afternoon.Dinner on board. Departure to Belgrade in the evening. Day 2 : LINZ (Austria) Day 5 : BRATISLAVA (Slovakia) Arrive in the early morning (around 6 am) at Linz. Time at Arrive around 7 am in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. After Day 8 : BELGRADE (Serbia) leisure in Linz or join an optional excursion: Optional guided breakfast, guided walking tour of the city. After the tour, In the morning, guided tour of Belgrade, capital of Serbia. tour of Linz (half day): Back to the ship for lunch on board. Or free time or Optional tour to Cˇervený Kamenˇ castle: Cerveny In the afternoon, time at leisure or take the Optional Optional excursion “Art Cities of Bohemia” (full day with lunch): Kamen is considered the most beautiful castle in the Western Topola excursion (half day): visit of the tiny city of Topola, Morning departure to the Czech Republic. Guided city tour of Carpathian, one of the best preserved in Slovakia. located south which saw the outbreak of the revolt against the Ceske Budejovice, jewel of the Renaissance. Or Optional tour in Day 6 : BUDAPEST Salzburg (full day with lunch): Departure to Salzburg, the city of (Hungary) CZECH REPUBLIC music. Visit the city and stroll in the streets of the city centre. Ceský Krumlov In the morning, half day guided GERMANY Ceské Budejovice Day 3 : MELK (Austria) tour of the city. Straddling the Danube SLOVAKIA banks of the Danube, with no less Passau VIENNA After breakfast, free time or Optional excursion to the Abbey of BRATISLAVA than seven bridges connecting Munich Salzburg Melk Melk and Dürnstein (half day): Enjoy a guided tour of Melk’s Linz HUNGARY Benedictine Abbey. From there,continuation to Dürnstein, right in Buda on the East bank to Pest on AUSTRIA BUDAPEST the heart of the picturesque Wachau wine-growing region, to enjoy the West. Afternoon free time or ROMANIA a wine tasting. Lunch on board. Navigation during the after- join an optional excursion: Optional Excursion “Uncommon noon through the exceptional landscapes of the Wachau. CROATIA Novi Sad Budapest” (half day): The tour starts BUCHAREST Day 4 : VIENNA (Austria) with the visit of the Great Market BELGRADE ◆ Iron Gates Gorge Oltenita After breakfast, guided city tour exploring the wonders of Hall, the largest indoor market in Rousse Adriatic Sea SERBIA Orjahovo Vienna. Panoramic tour with the lavish Hofburg Palace, Budapest. It was designed and built by Black Sea Veliko Tarnovo SOFIA BULGARIA 2 Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » … • Vukovar (Croatia) • Belgrade (Serbia) • Iron Gates • Orjahovo & Rousse (Bulgaria) • Oltenita/Bucharest (Romania)

INTERNATIONAL CRUISE English & French on board

SAILING ON MAY, JUNE & SEPTEMBER YOUR SHIP M/S AROSA

ķ Cabine Pont Principal ĸ Designed both on a concept of luxury and optimal comfort, the whole setting remains refined while based on keeping a minimalist and full of simplicity style. Public areas are highlighted, the 1.700 m² Sun Deck with a large swimming pool. On the Upper Deck are located all common areas with restaurant that can be partially privatized. A large panoramic bar is at the front of the ship whereas Turks under the leadership of Karadjodje. Dinner on board or city and lunch on board or Full day optional excursion to Sofi a a second one is available near the restaurant Optional dinner at Skadarija : Skadarija is a vintage street and (lunch included): Visit of the city, the main arteries of the centre, main entrance. There are an outdoor pool on generally considered the main Bohemian quarter and styled as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Archaeological Museum. the sun deck, shuffleboard and a putting green. the Belgrade Montmartre. Day 11 : ROUSSE (Bulgaria) The SPA-ROSA wellness facilities include a Day 9 : SAILING THROUGH After breakfast, discovery of Rousse on your own with sauna and a hammam. THE IRON GATES GORGE (Serbia) lunch on board or Optional excursion to Veliko Tirnovo (lunch included): You will enjoy this full day excursion to admire LARGE AND VERY A day of spectacular scenery awaits you as your ship sails COMFORTABLE CABINS along the magnifi cent Danube, passing memorable such as Bulgaria’s ancient capital. Captain’s Dinner on board. the coloured Serbian fortresses of Golubac and Smederevo, Cabins are spread over three decks (Main, as well as Trajan’s Tablet, a remarkable rock side tablet carved Day 12 : OLTENITA - Upper, Panorama Deck). They are all outsi- by the Romans to commemorate their crossing of the BUCHAREST (Romania) ded and finely decorated in a warm, inti- Danube. Today’s highpoint is when the ship passes through Arrival around 6 am. Breakfast on board. Disembark the mate and modern style. All cabins have twin the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge, a narrow steep-sided ravine, ship at Oltenita, and then transfer to Romania’s lively capi- beds that can be made up as a double with which forms a natural border between Serbia & Romania. tal; Bucharest. The city is home to exquisite churches, bus- high quality bedding under a canopy. They tling cafés and some magnificent architecture from the all have storable spaces, a TV. Bathrooms Day 10 : ORJAHOVO (Bulgaria) colossal, Soviet-style, Parliament Palace to the classical and are equipped with a large shower, toilets, Early morning, ship docks in the small port of Orjahovo on stately Royal Palace (outside views).Transfer to the airport sink and hair dryer. Air-conditioning and the Bulgarian Bank of the Danube. Free exploration of the for your return fl ight. climate control are individually adjustable.

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 3 8 days / 7 nights Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) • My Tho • Cai Be • Sa Dec • Tan Chau • Phnom Penh • Koh Chong …

Legendary Mekong

The Mekong is a legend, a universe where water is the engine of life. A sort Day 5 : KOH CHONG - PHNOM PENH of a link between China, Laos, Cambodia ans Vietnam. From Saigon to the Temples of (All meals on board) Angkor, our Mekong cruises will gradually introduce you to this world so far away and Early morning sailing from Phnom Penh to Koh Chong. Visit so close at the same time. this silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure and a visit to the local workshop. The excursion also includes a visit to a Pagoda and a meeting in a primary school to chat with pupils. Day 1 : HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) - and go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Take a stroll along the river bank, visit a local manufacturer pro- MY THO Day 6 : OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH ducing rice paper and coconut sweets. Return to the ship (Lunch & Dinner on board) (All meals on board) for lunch. Cruise past Vinh Long Province to arrive at Sa Transfer from Saigon to My Tho in the morning. The trans- Morning journey upriver heading towards Oudong. Dec for an afternoon walk. Visit a Caodaist Temple and fer includes a stop at the Cholon Market and visit to a Arrival at Oudong in the early afternoon. We see stroll through the colorful local market. Night navigation lacquer factory. Arrival in My Tho and welcome on board the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, a place of meditation the R/V MEKONG PRESTIGE II. Welcome Dinner on board & through the Delta. for Buddhist Monks. After the visit busesHa Long depart Bay for traditional Music Show. ◆ Day 3 : TAN CHAU, border crossing Kampong Tralach to visit theHANOI very charmingHaiphong Vihara of LAOS Day 2 : CAI BE - SA DEC (All meals on board) the Wat Kampong Leu Pagoda dating back to the last century to see the beautiful wall paintings.Gulf Return of to the (All meals on board) Arrival at Tan Chau in the morning. After breakfast, transfer Tonkin Arrival at Cai Be in the morning. After breakfast we take a on small boats to visit a ﬁ shing farm. We go ashore to visit a ship by ox-drawn carriage. morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit a ﬂ oating market local workshop producing woven mats, and take a short walk in the village to visit a silk weaving work- South China Sea shop. Depart for the Cambodian border. Mekong River Day 4 : PHNOM PENH THAILAND (All meals on board) Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning. Visit Angkor the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. ◆ CAMBODIA The National Museum is another highlight, SIEM REAP Tonle Sap Lake with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Kampong Chhnang Oudong Lunch on board. Afternoon excursion to Kampong Tralach Koh Chong the former High School “S21”, followed by PHNOM PENH VIETNAM Tan Chau HO CHI MINH CITY a visit to Wat Phnom after which the city (Saigon) Gulf of Sa Dec My Tho was named. Traditional Khmer Apsara Thailand Cai Be Dancing Show on board.

4 Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » … • Oudong • Kampong Tralach • Kampong Chhnang • Tonle lake • Siem Reap

INTERNATIONAL CRUISE English & French on board

SAILING FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL YOUR SHIP R/V MEKONG PRESTIGE II

Built in the shipyards of SSIC (Saigon Ship Industry Company), the R/V Mekong Prestige II is the second in a series of top of the range river cruise ships, specially designed to sail on the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia.The 32 cabins are all outside and spread over two Decks, the Main & Upper Decks. Surface area goes from 20 m² to 27 m². They are all equipped with French private bal- conies, large windows and sliding glass doors. The Sun Deck covers the entire surface of Day 7 : KAMPONG CHHNANG EXTENSION TOURS BEFORE the top Deck and commands a splendid view (All meals on board) OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE: of the River. The Sun Deck is equipped with Morning sailing on the Tonle Sap River. Arrive at Kampong deckchairs and a whirlpool. The indoor area Chhnang. Then board local boats to visit the authentic HO CHI MINH CITY: has 2 Massage Salons, an indoor lounge bar ﬂ oating village. We go ashore to stroll through the scenic and a Fitness Room. market. Lunch & Dinner on board. One night/2 days full board, including guided city tour and overnight at SOFITEL Plaza (5 stars). Day 8 : TONLE LAKE - SIEM REAP (Breakfast on board) SIEM REAP - ANGKOR: We cross the lake early in the morning* (Please note that when there is low water, the transfer to Siem Reap will be made 2 nights/3 days at Sokha Hotel. Full guided by bus or speed boat). Disembarkation after breakfast and exploration of Angkor Temples, including full transfer to hotel in Siem Reap. board and transfer arrangements.

* IMPORTANT NOTICE In case of low waters, it may happen that navigation on the Tonle Sap shall be impos- sible. Should that occurs; a fast boat will assure the link to the other bank of the lake where embarkation on the R/V Indochine will be taking place. All the aforementioned cruise schedule and itinerary timing are indicative and are the- refore subject to modifications.

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 5 12 days / 11 nights Yangon • Mandalay (start of the cruise) • Mingun • Amarapura • Sagaing / Ava- Monywa …

Burmese Odyssey

Journey along the Irrawaddy. Burma has never stopped fascinating Western Day 8 : YANDABO - SHWE PYI THAR travellers whom all testified of their amazement in exploring the fabulous city of Bagan Stop in the early morning at Yandabo. Explore the village or the glittering Swedagon Pagoda. We offer you to discover all these treasures, stopping to some pot-making workshops to learn their unique production technique and then visit the school and navigating on the mythical Irrawaddy River on board of the charming R/V Paukan. the monastery. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, the ship will moor at Shwe Pyi Thar Village for a walk to discover local activities. Day 1 : OVERSEAS FLIGHT TO BURMA the village of Mingun, where you visit the unfinished Pagoda dating back to the Burmese Kingdom. Dinner & Day 9 : Day 2 : YANGON (RANGOON) BAGAN overnight on board. Spend the entire day discovering the prestigious Bagan. The Morning arrival in Rangoon. In the afternoon, sightseeing ancient Kingdom’s capital ranks among the most signiﬁ cant tour of Yangon also known as Rangoon. Amongst many Day 5 : MANDALAY - AMARAPURA religious site in the world. You visit a selection of the 2.000 wonders, visit of the Sule Pagoda and St Mary Cathedral. Morning exploration of Mandalay, which abounds with listed pagodas and temples. Cross the colonial district where the buildings have ancient palaces and numerous religious sites. Start with the retained their ancient charm. By late afternoon, you walk Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most revered shrines of the up to the hill where Shwedagon Pagoda, the city’s emblem, country. After the onboard lunch, excursion to Amarapura, CHINA overlooks the entire city. Dinner in a restaurant and over- the penultimate Burmese Royal capital (1783). Dinner and night at the hotel. overnight on board.

Day 3 : YANGON Day 6 : SAGAING - AVA INDIA (Myanmar) BURMA After crossing the Burmese countryside, arrive in the small Start this day by the discovery of Sagaing, historic centre of Mingun town of Syriam. The avenues of the Than Lyn and Kyauk Burmese Buddhism. In the afternoon, visit of the ancient Mandalay Monywa X Tan market reﬂ ect the traditions of their people. The visit city of Ava, capital of the Burmese kingdom from 1364 to continues with Ye-Le Pagoda, built around the third 1841. Explore the ruins by horse cart visiting the beautiful Yandabo Inle Lake century BCE. Then a must stop at the Scott Market, both 200 years old Bagaya Kyaung Teak Monastery, the Nanmyin Bagan worthy for its architecture and its craft shops. Dinner & Watchtower (27m. high) and the Me Nu Ok Kyaung monas- XPopa overnight at the hotel. tery. Traditional dance show by local performers on board. Bay of THAILAND Bengal Day 4 : YANGON - MANDALAY - MINGUN Day 7 : MONYWA (start of the cruise) Full day exploration of Monywa. Departure by bus to reach Irrawaddy rive

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to the caves of Hpo Win Daung. One can also admire beauti- r Mandalay. You embark the R/V Paukan in late morning. The ful murals of that period. Then back to Monywa for Lunch ship starts its navigation on the Irrawaddy River heading for at the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the pagoda YANGON Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw. (Rangoon)

6 Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » … • Yandabo / Shwe Pyi Thar • Bagan • Mount Popa • Bagan (end of the cruise) • Yangon

INTERNATIONAL CRUISE English & French on board

DEPARTURE OCTOBER - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER JANUARY - FEBRUARY - MARCH YOUR SHIP R/V PAUKAN

R/V Paukan was built in 2007 at the Yangon Shipyards. Paukan is the ancient name of Bagan, the old city of two thousand temples on the bank of the Irrawaddy River. The R/V Paukan has four Decks: Lower, Main, Upper & Sun Deck. The Sun/Top Deck is endowed with Air conditioned Saloon Bar, an Outdoor Bar, Al-Fresco Lounge and a Day 10 : MOUNT POPA Post cruise extension Wheel House. It has also a stage for cultural Full day excursion to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano to the Inle Lake performances. Meals in the dining room located 65 km South East of Bagan.. The popularity of Mt. on the main deck will include both Eastern Popa today lies in the interest of religious and mystical 3 DAYS / 3 OVERNIGHTS and Western cuisine, and dinner menus of beliefs of the great family of the “Nats”. Climb the delicious dishes. Vegetarian meals can be Taungkalat to see the panoramic view of the whole area. From Mandalay or Bagan, flight to Heho. prepared when informed in advance. The Overight at the Inle Lake View Resort 4★. Full timber-walled cabins are furnished with Day 11 : BAGAN (End of the cruise) - day of discovery of this wonderful and amazing colonial style cupboards, dresser and doors YANGON place, often called the Asian Venice. Meet with while the ceiling is traditional Myanmar. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for Inthas Tribe. Back to Heho and ﬂ ight to Yangon. The single or double beds are proper and the ﬂ ight to Yangon. comfortable ones and not mere bunks beds, enough room for 55 passengers who will be looked after by a 30-member crew.

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 7 11 days / 10 nights Moscow • Uglitch • Goritsy • Kizhi • Mandrogi • Saint-Petersburg

Waterways of the Tsars

This extraordinary journey that connects the two capitals of Russia is the of secret treasures within its walls. Breakfast and dinner on ideal way to explore Russia and its present and past architectural jewels. board and lunch at a city restaurant. Day 10 : SAINT-PETERSBURG Excursion to Peterhof. This is a magnifi cent summer resi- Day 1 : MOSCOW Day 6 : KIZHI - PEARL OF KARELIA dence and was built to rival Versailles. Situated on the Arrival in Moscow and transfer to the “Maritime Vokzal”. Navigation through the White lake and then crossing of the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace’s exterior facade Dinner & overnight on board. Lake Onega to reach this tiny island located at the north- and ornate interior are impressive in themselves. All ern end of the Lake. Guided sightseeing tour including sev- meals on board. Day 2 : MOSCOW - CITY TOUR eral examples of 19th-century peasant architecture; the After breakfast, morning orientation tour to all the famous Church of the Transfi guration with its 22 Domes, treasury Day 11 : SAINT-PETERSBURG sights to give you a fi rst taste of Russia’s capital. Afternoon of icons and its unique decorated screen; and at the After breakfast, disembarkation and bus transfer to the at leisure or optional excursion. Breakfast & Dinner on Museum of Wooden Art. Walk through the Ethnographic airport. board. Lunch at a city restaurant. Museum. All meals on board. Day 3 : MOSCOW - KREMLIN Day 7 : MANDROGI Morning visit of the Kremlin : the beating heart of Russia’s After sailing along the Svir River which connects the two political world. The imposing walls house a number of Great Lakes of Onega and Ladoga in the heart of Karelia, Kizhi FINLAND Onega stunning cathedrals & monuments. Guided visit of one of we reach the tiny village of Mandrogi. Mandrogi, a modern Ladoga Lake Lake Ko the Cathedrals. Afternoon free or optional tour. Continue make believe village gives a great opportunity to taste a vzha sailing to Uglich at 5.30 pm. Mandrogi varnished version of aestheticism. Picnic lunch (Weather Svir Goritsy permitting). White Lake Neva Day 4 : UGLITCH Rybinsk Gulf of Reservoir Arrive at Uglich in the early afternoon. Enjoy a walking tour Day 8 : SAINT-PETERSBURG Finland Saint-Petersburg of the city and Kremlin. Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of Arrival in the morning in the former capital of the Tsars’.Baltic Sea the most beloved towns in old Russia. Departure after breakfast for a sightseeing tour. You will ESTONIA Uglitch

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Day 5 : GORITSY V the Church of the Spilled Blood and Peter and Paul’s RUSSIA Ok As we continue our journey, you will enjoy the breathtak- Fortress. All meals on board. ing scenery as you sail through the White Lake and the Volga MOSCOW Volga-Baltic Canal. You will visit in Goritsy the historic Day 9 : SAINT-PETERSBURG Kiril-Beloserskiy Men’s Monastery founded in 1397. Sailing Visit to the Hermitage Art Gallery is perhaps one of Russia’s LITHUANIA toward the Great Lakes of Karelia in the afternoon. best known sights but with arguably the greatest number

8 Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » INTERNATIONAL CRUISE English & French on board

SAILING FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER YOUR SHIP M/S KANDINSKY PRESTIGE

The M/S Kandinsky Prestige has been recent- ly completely reconstructed. She inaugu- rates a new era of navigation on the tourist routes of historic Russia. This brand new ship is offering a large array of public facilities that will make of your cruise a unique experience of conviviality, elegance and discovery.

The M/S Kandinsky Prestige has many places respecting everyone’s privacy. This floating hotel features two bars, panoramic restau- Optional Tours Optional Tours rant, souvenir shop, beauty salon and an IN MOSCOW IN SAINT-PETERSBURG ample sundeck. The 104 cabins are spread over three decks. - METRO - SUBWAY & ARBAT - PAVLOVSK PALACE They have been entirely refitted and rede- - MOSCOW BY NIGHT - YUSUPOV PALACE corated. All cabins equipped with two lower beds, air conditioning, refrigerator, a flat - KREMLIN ARMOURY MUSEUM - RUSSIAN TRADITIONAL SHOW screen TV, a private shower and toilet with - TRETYAKOV ART GALLERY - CATHERINE PALACE IN PUSHKIN hairdryer and a safe. They are all outside - PUSHKIN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - BOAT RIDE ON THE CANALS IN BATEAUX MOUCHES with outdoor opening windows. Two access - MOSCOW CIRCUS - RUSSIAN MUSEUM stations to Internet are available for free.

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 9 10 days / 9 nights Montreal • Navigation through the “Thousand Islands” • Kingston • Toronto …

Cruise on the Saint Lawrence

In 2015, always on the lookout for new ways, Rivages du Monde invites tion on board of the “Horn Blower”, a small boat that leads you to a unique cruising journey along the majestic Saint Lawrence Seaway. Aboard the passengers to the heart of the falls. Departure to Niagara-on- the-Lake, a charming village of Victorian style. Back to the R/V Saint Laurent Prestige, you will be offered a memorable trip throughout Ontario and ship and lunch on board. Dinner and overnight on board. the “Belle Province”. This adventure tour proposes you nothing less than a nice Optional helicopter tour of Niagara Falls (places limited). combination of the biggest cities like Montreal and Toronto, scenic places like Quebec and Kingston with natural wonders like the Niagara Falls and the “Thousand Islands”. Day 6 : OGDENSBURG (USA) Navigation and lunch on board. Arriving early afternoon in the small American town of Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg is Day 1 : MONTREAL excursion. Dinner and overnight on board. Night navigation the only U.S. port on the south shore of the St. Lawrence Embarkation on the M/V Saint-Laurent Prestige as from 16h. on the Ontario Lake. Optional excursion: Excursion to Ottawa, River in upstate New York. Visit the museum dedicated to Dinner and overnight on board. Canada’s federal capital. Frederic Remington, painter, draftsman and sculptor. Departure late afternoon towards Trois Rivières. Day 2 : NAVIGATION THROUGH Day 4 : TORONTO Day 7 : NAVIGATION Guided city tour in the morning. Discover the old and the THE « THOUSAND ISLANDS » During this day of sailing down the great St. Lawrence River, The M/V Saint Laurent Luxury sail all day in the so-called New City Hall building, Parliament, University, Chinatown several events and conferences will be offered aboard the “Thousand Islands”, a resort favored for over 100 years (exterior views). Climb the CN Tower (TV Tower), which is MV Saint Laurent Prestige. region. Many luxury hotels and several large fortunes are also the symbol of the city and the tallest freestanding made build impressive villas as Bold Castle belonging to structure in the country. Walk to Kensington Market and Day 8 : TROIS RIVIERES the founder of the famous Waldorf Astoria in New York. Yorkville. Lunch on board. Optional excursion: Visit the “Art Navigation in the morning. Arrival in early afternoon in Trois- Gallery of Ontario” and “Casa Loma”. The “Art Gallery of Rivières, the third largest city in Quebec after Montreal and Day 3 : KINGSTON Ontario” contains important col- Arrival in Kingston in the early morning and depart for a lections of European paintings guided City tour of the city. Discover its history and its rich including Breughel, Tintoretto, CANADA QUEBEC Quebec heritage: City Hall, Campus of the Royal Military College, Rembrandt, Poussin and De La Trois Rivières Queen’s University, the Penitentiary, the Cathedral of St. Tour. Then visit the “Casa Loma”. Mary’s and the historic district. Visit of Bellevue House, MONTREAL Ottawa former residence of Sir John A Macdonald, the ﬁ rst Prime Day 5 : NIAGARA FALLS Saint LawrenceOgdensburg Minister of Canada. Then visit Fort Henry, a World Heritage Arrival in the early morning at Port monument, which is housing today the museum of military Weller and bus transfer towardsHuron the Kingston ◆ Thousand Islands Lake life. The tour ends with a wine tasting at Huff Estates Niagara Falls. Discover the city of Winery (3 wines) one of the best vineyards in the region. Niagara, including visiting Niagara Ontario Lake Back on board for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or optional Street Clifton Hill. Then embarka- Toronto New York Océan Michigan Port Weller ◆ Chutes du Niagara Atlantique Erie Lake UNITED STATES 10 Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION »

Indiana Ohio

Pennsylvanie … • Niagara Falls • Ogdensburg (USA) • Trois Rivieres • Quebec • Montreal

INTERNATIONAL CRUISE English & French on board

SAILING FROM MAY TO OCTOBER YOUR SHIP M/V SAINT LAURENT PRESTIGE

The M/V Saint Laurent Prestige was built in 2001 in the shipyards of Atlantic Marine in Jacksonville (USA). Cabins are spread over 4 decks: Main, Upper, Panorama & Promenade Deck. All cabins are equipped with twin beds that can be conver- ted to a double bed. All cabins are equipped with safe, flat screen TV set (satellite chan- nels) & hairdryer. Quebec City. The second oldest French-speaking city in North ince of Quebec. Discover then the Sainte-Anne Canyon, while A large array of spacious common areas America is located at the confl uence of “Three Rivers”. Guided enjoying the majestic Sainte-Anne waterfall, the Île d’Orléans and is available on this ship. The restaurant is tour of the classifi ed historic quarter: the Ursuline convent, the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. After a short drive, arriv- located on the Main Deck. On this same the Forges du Saint Maurice, the old prison (exterior views). ing at the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Continuation to the Deck, you will find a comfortable lounge in island of Orleans, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the extension of which is a small and cozy Day 9 : QUEBEC Montmorency Falls and Quebec City. bar. An outdoor lounge is situated at the Early morning arrival in Quebec. Quebec City is the only rear of the Promenade Deck. Finally, the walled city in North America and is on the UNESCO World Day 10 : MONTREAL Sun Top Deck provides spacious and ample Heritage List. Guided walking tour of Old Quebec. Discover Early morning arrival in Montreal, the “second largest rest areas, equipped with Deck chairs. An the Place Royale, where Samuel de Champlain, founder of French speaking city in the world”. City tour by bus to dis- elevator connects all the decks of the ship. New France established its first residence. Visit the Petit cover the main attractions of the city: the harbor, Notre Wi-Fi is free and available in all public areas Champlain district renowned for its art and its many souvenir Dame Basilica, Mount Royal and its exceptional views over of the ship. shops galleries. The tour continues with the Dufferin Terrace the city, the St. Catherine and St. Denis streets. Quick lunch and Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, the Place d’Armes, on board and transfer to the airport or according to fl ight Notre Dame Basilica. Back on board for lunch. Afternoon at schedules, participation in an optional excursion: “Gastronomic leisure or optional tours participation. Optional excursion: tour of the Jean Talon Market”. This tour is an opportunity to “Tour Around the Côte-de-Beaupré » Departure by bus to taste the specialties of the cuisine of Quebec’s most Montmorency Falls, considered the highest waterfall in the prov- famous farmers market in Montreal.

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248 249 146 147 / R m 68 Length: • m 13 Width: • m 1.6 Draft: • doubles 32 number: Cabins • 30 staff: total Crew • 64 capacity: Passenger’s • Vietnam Flag: • 29 4 10 4 2 2 11 UPPER DECK UPPER DECK MAIN DECK NAVIGATION SUN DECK SUN HIPS s SPECIFICATIONS 116 216 215 115 114 113 214 213 112 111 212 211 110 109 210 209 108 107 208 207 106 105 206 205 » » 104 103 204 203 102 101 202 201 BAR COLLECTION LOUNGE

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RESTAURANT

AROSA (DANUBE) AROSA BEAUTY

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Rivages du Monde « MAIN DECK MAIN UPPER DECK UPPER SUN DECK SUN • Flag: Germany Flag: • • Built in 2004 in Built • • Crew total staff: 48 staff: total Crew • • Cabins number: 99 cabins (includ 42 triples) 42 (includ cabins 99 number: Cabins • • Passenger’s capacity: 242 capacity: Passenger’s • • Cruising speed: Max. 24 Km/h / 12.9 Kn 12.9 / Km/h 24 Max. speed: Cruising • • Breadth: 14.4 m/45,9 Ft m/45,9 14.4 Breadth: • • Length: 124.5 m / 406 Ft 406 / m 124.5 Length: • • Ship-owner Neptum Werft GmbH (Germany) GmbH Werft Neptum Ship-owner • M 12 R/V PAUKAN (BURMA) LOUNGE BAR BRIDGE

SUN DECK

UPPER DECK

• Length : 56 m/183.7 Ft

• Width : 11.6 m/36.08 Ft RESTAURANT • Draft : 1.14 m • Cruising speed : 16 Km/h/8.6 Kn MAIN DECK • Crew total staff: 30 • Passengers: 52 • 26 cabins all equipped with telephone& safe ROOMS MASSAGE

• Self-adjustable air conditioning device OFFICE • Flag: Burma NAVIGATION DECK

M/S KANDINSKY PRESTIGE (RUSSIA) MEETING ROOM

SUN DECK

BAR

CANOT DECK

• Lenght : 129 m • Breadth : 16,70 m RESTAURANT • Speed : 25,5 km/h • Draught : 2,94 UPPER DECK • Staff & Crew : 93 • Passenger capacity : 198 • 104 cabins from which 36 Suites of 18 m2 • Place of building : Germany INFIRMARY • Flag : Russia MAIN DECK

M/V SAINT LAURENT PRESTIGE (CANADA / USA) SUN DECK

422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402

421 419 417 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401

PROMENADE DECK

348 346 344 342 338 336 334 332 330 326 324 322 320 318 316 312 310 308 304 302 350 343 340 333 328 321 315 314 307 306 349 301 347 345 341 339 337 335 331 329 327 325 323 319 317 313 311 309 305 303 • Length: 87, 27 m / 286.3 ft PANORAMA DECK

• Breadth: 15, 24 m / 50.0 ft 210 208 206 204 202 216 214 212 • Draught: 4.12 m / 13.5 ft 218 Lounge Bar 217 • Gross Tonnage : 5954 t 215 213 211 • 101 outside cabins 209 207 205 203 201 UPPER DECK • 9 inside cabins • Crew : 90 124 122 118 116 114 112 110 106 104 102 • Passenger’s capacity : 216 Restaurant 101 • Registry : Nassau, Bahamas 123 119 117 115 113 111 107 105 103 MAIN DECK

Rivages du Monde « COLLECTION » 13 General Terms and Conditions (Abstract) Full version of our Terms & Conditions is available in French in our Website or simply on request (www.rivagesdumonde.fr). 1. How to make a reservation: Please contact us by phone (+331 4949 1559) or passenger shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. send an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected]. 5. Cancellation fees: Cancellations must be advised to RDM in writing. Per 2. Prices: Program prices stated in all our brochures are always quoted per person cancellation fees apply as follows: person and based on double occupancy (single occupancy is always specified). • Between 119 and 60 days prior to departure: 10% There are no discounts for credit card purchases. As a convenience to our Between 59 and 30 days prior to departure: 30% customers we may accept credit card payments (Visa & (Euro) MasterCard only) • but cc/bank fees will apply. All credit card payments must be accompanied • Between 29 and 20 days prior to departure: 50% by a signed authorization slip from the original cardholder. Third-party credit • Between 19 and 2 days prior to departure: 80% cards are not accepted. • Less than 2 days prior to departure: 100% 3. Deposit & final payments: A deposit of 30% per person per tour is required at Rivages du Monde cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable. The deposit forms part of your fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other travel final payment which is due 45 days prior to departure. If we do not receive final arrangements not made through RDM. payment by the specified date, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation. 6. Applicable law: Rivages du Monde is a French company governed by French 4. Passenger cancellation: If you must cancel your trip, you must do so in Laws. Any claims against Rivages du Monde must be brought to the courts of Paris. writing. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation. All payments for travel services not provided to the Note: Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rivages du Monde’s Commitments! Responsible & sustainable tourism. As a cruise operator, Rivages du Monde is First aid & safety. RDM takes the safety of the travelers seriously. Crewmembers aware and concerned about the issues of sustainability and the environmental are trained in both Emergency and Non-Emergency first aid. impact from travel as well as the respect of local population and work force. Green tourism. Our ships operate in such a way as to minimize negative Food safety standards. Our ship owners invest in training and experiencing impacts on the environment by constructing and building composting toilets Crew & staff who know the importance of food handling controls related to and gray water system. the receipt, storage, processing, displaying, packaging & transportation.

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SALES & INFORMATION: +33149491559 Email/Contact persons: [email protected] | [email protected] Website : http://en.rivagesdumonde.fr/english | www.rivagesdumonde.fr Website in Japanese: www.rivagesdumonde-japan.com

RIVAGES du MONDE is a French company whose registered office is located at 12, boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010, Paris, France. The company is registered with the French Trade & Companies Registry under number RCS 438 679 664.