Picture-Perfect Beaches, Breathtaking Colonial Architecture, Lively Salsa Rhythms, and an Endless Sea
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Picture-perfect beaches, breathtaking colonial architecture, lively salsa rhythms, and an endless sea. Havana – exuding history and energy The spirited music of Cuba The capital of Cuba offers a bright and colourful cocktail If Cuba is the birthplace of almost every Latin dance style, of colonial history, revolutionary heritage and a timeless then Santiago de Cuba is the stage on which they are joie de vivre. You can really feel the authenticity of this performed. Nowhere else will you find so much live music city’s charm in old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage or dancing. In the town’s clubs, bars and dance schools, the Site and a district defined by imposing fortresses and rhythms of salsa, son and rumba are omnipresent and just exuberant shopping streets, baroque churches and as thrilling as in the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club. monasteries, palaces and wide squares, not to mention A band will also be performing on board. the American vintage cars that cruise through the Plenty of time for sailing streets. An evening walk along the Malécon seafront It is often said that the journey is the destination, but you promenade is a particular highlight for anyone who are in for a real treat when you come to the Caribbean wants to experience the real Havana: This is where as both the relaxed time we spend at sea and the the locals go when the sun sets – to play chess, make picturesque bays and ports the SEA CLOUD calls at are music, go fishing, or simply enjoy a glass or two of rum equally wonderful. Our windjammer will be making its way as they look out at the glistening bay. through the Caribbean Sea for four whole days on this Cuban beach heaven cruise, gliding through a kaleidoscope of blues between Today’s tourists casually unfurl their towels right where Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and giving the notorious pirates of the Caribbean once buried their you plenty of time to enjoy a genuine sailing experience. treasures. The tiny islands off the coast of Cuba truly are Port Antonio – natural beauty in Jamaica picture-perfect Caribbean paradises. On the Isla de la Known for its reggae, Rastafarians and rum, Jamaica has Juventud and Cayo Largo, you can stroll across beaches many magical and serene natural settings to offer along- of soft white coral sand and wade into the pleasantly side its rousing rhythms. Port Antonio in the North East warm ocean, or go snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters is the spot on the island with the most beautiful scenery. to see how many colourful sea creatures you can spot. With its perfect beaches, lush tropical vegetation and Trinidad’s old town countless caves, rivers and waterfalls, the area surroun- Trinidad de Cuba is a small, friendly place with a long ding this small colonial town has been a celebrity hotspot history as a centre for sugar cane farming. Its charming since the 1940s, attracting famous visitors like Errol Flynn coastal setting, lovingly restored facades and gentle pace and providing the exotic backdrop for a number of films. of life can be experienced in any of the town’s beautiful A lecturer accompanies the trip squares and in the narrow, historic alleyways. This small Knowledge, entertainment and facts – our expert is on town has a well-deserved place on the UNESCO World hand to give talks on a wide variety of specialist sub- Heritage Site list. jects. He will also be on board to answer any questions that you may have. 48 FLORIDA Atlantic Ocean Havana Isla de la Juventud Cienfuegos Playa Ancón Cayo Largo del Sur Cuba Santiago de Cuba Dominican Republic La Romana Jamaica Santo Domingo Port Antonio Caribbean Sea SEA CLOUD – CRUISES S Special offer Experience the many facets of Cuba during two colourful weeks of sailing around the Caribbean: Havana – Santo Domingo SA E CLOUD 14 nights 06 Jan. to 20 Jan. 2017 SC-1701 06 Jan. Havana/Cuba 18 Jan. At sea Guests arrive individually in Havana. 19 Jan. La Romana/Dom. Republic 06.00 13.30 Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. Trip to the Maravillas caves.* 07 Jan. Havana/Cuba 13.00 20 Jan. Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic 08.00 Tour of the old town.* Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. 08 Jan. At sea Itinerary subject to change! at anchor 09 Jan. Isla de la Juventud/Cuba 08.00 17.00 * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. 10 Jan. Cayo Largo del Sur/Cuba 13.30 19.00 11 Jan. Cienfuegos/Cuba 14.00 24.00 City tour.* 12 Jan. Playa Ancón/Cuba 08.00 13.00 (weather permitting) Excursion to Trinidad.* 13 Jan. At sea 14 Jan. Santiago de Cuba/Cuba 08.00 21.00 City tour and El Morro fortress; City walk and visit to Casa de la Trova.* 15 Jan. Port Antonio/Jamaica 14.00 Combination: 16 Jan. Port Antonio/Jamaica 14.00 Combine trips SC-1701 and SC-1702 (page 51), and save Boat trip on the Rio Grande.* 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip. 17 Jan. At sea You save up to E 1.100 Cruise-only rates per person SC-1701 Category Normal rate Your special offer rate if booked for comparison by 30 June 2016 from 01 July 2016 GTY double cabin** € 6.595 € 5.495 € 5.895 5 Upper-/lower-bed € 7.595 € 6.495 € 6.895 4 € 8.795 € 7.695 € 8.095 3 € 10.095 € 8.995 € 9.395 2 € 10.895 € 9.795 € 10.195 1 € 11.495 € 10.395 € 10.795 C € 13.195 € 12.095 € 12.495 B € 14.195 € 13.095 € 13.495 A € 15.195 € 14.095 € 14.495 GTY single cabin** € 9.695 € 8.595 € 8.995 Single surcharge: Category 1-5: 50%, Category A-C: 100% ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. 5 See page 112 for included services 49.