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British Isles in Bloom Cruise from Falmouth
| Ship: | MV Princess Danae |
| Duration: | 7 days |
| From only: | £399 - Discounted - now £249 |
| Departure port: | Falmouth, UK |
| Departing: | 31 May 2007 | Tour Code: | RBD |
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British Isles in bloom
For a sensational cruise close to home, join us to discover the best of the British Isles in springtime bloom. Take the chance to visit an array of delightful gardens and castles, ranging from the exotic Tresco Abbey Gardens and the National Trust for Scotland's star attraction, Inverewe Gardens, to the spectacular Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow and the late Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey.
Itinerary
| Day | Date(s) | Port / location | Arrival | Departure |
| 1 | 31 May 07 | Falmouth, UK | - | 2000 |
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Embark your vessel for departure.
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| 2 | 1 Jun 07 | Isles of Scilly | 0700 | 1600 |
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Step on shore the Isles of Scilly
and take advantage of our optional excursion.
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| 3 | 2 Jun 07 | Dublin | 0800 | 1330 |
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Visit Dublin, and make the most
of our optional excursions.
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| 4 | 3 Jun 07 | Ullapool | 1300 | 2000 |
| 5 | 4 Jun 07 | Scrabster | 0700 | 1300 |
| 6 | 5 Jun 07 | Tyne | 0800 | 1900 |
| 7 | 6 Jun 07 | Harwich, UK | 1700 | - |
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Arrival in Harwich.
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- Visits to a selection of excellent ports of call
- Live West End-style entertainment
- All cabins with full private facilities and air conditioning
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late night snacks while on board
- Complimentary coaching from selected pick-up points or free car parking at port
- Cruising direct from England and Scotland
- All port and passenger taxes
- The full services of the ship’s friendly, English-speaking crew and team of Travelscope staff
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Excursions
A taste of things to come, our sample ‘Going Ashore’ excursions highlight the most popular things to do on this cruise. Final confirmation and booking details will be posted to you approximately eight weeks prior to departure. The excursions shown below are for guidance only; prices and content are subject to change.
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Tresco Abbey Gardens walking tour
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The second largest of the Isles of Scilly, Tresco is only two miles long, but has an amazing variety of scenery. Home to the Tresco Abbey Gardens, one of the world’s most fascinating botanical experiments, cars are prohibited, and the tranquil way of life and old-fashioned courtesy are enjoyed by both islanders and visitors alike.
St. Mary’s Island tour
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St Mary's is the largest of the five inhabited islands, yet it is only two miles long and one mile wide. Home to safe beaches, unique shopping opportunities and delightful nature trails, there will be photo stops en route and a chance to see some of the main places of interest and admire some of the most spectacular views.
Dublin
Powerscourt Gardens, County Wicklow
Sorry, no excursion information is currently available.
Ullapool
Inverewe Gardens
Sorry, no excursion information is currently available.
Scrabster
Castle of Mey & Gardens
Sorry, no excursion information is currently available.
Tyne
Alnwick Castle & Gardens
Sorry, no excursion information is currently available.
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Isles of Scilly
With sub-tropical sandy beaches in the south and rugged heathland to the north,
it’s sometimes hard to remember that Tresco is a wholly British island.
The gentle Gulf Stream gives the island a mild frost-free climate and exotic
flowers flourish in this tiny corner of England.
An optional excursion will be available to Tresco Abbey Gardens, one of the
world’s most fascinating botanical experiments. Here you will find a
unique collection of plants that flourish in the warm Gulf Steam climate, ranging
from South African cacti to Tall Palms from Chile. The Gardens also house the
Valhalla Ship’s Figurehead Collection with magnificent figureheads from
old sailing ships, each with its own story to tell.
Dublin
Rich in culture and tradition, the cosmopolitan city of Dublin offers a wealth of attractions including the impressive National Botanical Gardens and historic Dublin Castle. You might also like to join an optional excursion to County Wicklow, celebrated as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, where you can visit the spectacular Powerscourt Gardens, offering 45 acres of formal gardens, sweeping terraces and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, walled gardens and over 200 variations of trees and shrubs.
Ullapool
From the delightful port of Ullapool, on the remote North West coast of Scotland, you may wish to join an optional excursion to Inverewe Gardens. Set on a peninsula on the shores of Loch Ewe, Inverewe Gardens are renowned as the star attraction of the National Trust for Scotland, as well as being one of the finest gardens in the whole of Europe. Here you can discover an oasis of greenery and colour, warmed by the Gulf Stream, despite its northern location. Follow the guided paths and admire exotic plants and flowers from around the world.
Scrabster
The picturesque fishing village of Scrabster is well located for our optional visit to the delightful Castle of Mey, for many years the favourite holiday home of the late Queen Mother. The castle comprises a staggering 38 rooms, including 15 bedrooms, three reception rooms and a library. Although not all of the castle is open to the public, a visit here will enable you to discover just why the late Queen Mother was so fond of it.
North Sheilds
From North Shields, you will have the chance to join an optional excursion
to Alnwick Castle and Garden, described by Victorians as the "Windsor
of the North" and combining stunning natural beauty with a fascinating
history spanning over ten centuries. More recently the castle has been used
as a film location for the Harry Potter movies and the garden has been beautifully
adapted by TV's Charlie Dimmock to include Britain's largest water feature.
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MV Princess Danae
MV Princess Danae is ideal for those looking for a more informal style of cruising.
Recently refurbished at a cost of $10 million, Princess Danae offers a wide range of facilities for you to enjoy. Choose from a swimming pool, fitness centre, casino, card room, library, shopping boutique and a selection of bars.
A traditional walk around the promenade deck is ideal for taking in the natural splendour that surrounds you, or for topping up the tan when the sun is shining. Dinner is served in two convenient seatings, after which you can enjoy a live performance in the show lounge or dance in the nightclub.
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MV Princess Danae
All of Princess Danae’s 283 passenger cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels. A number of suites are also available, complete with satellite TV, minibar and hairdryer.
Cabin descriptions
Grade 1
Veranda suite on Constellation deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone, music channels, TV, hairdryer, minibar and bath.
Grade 2
Suites on Venus deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone, music channels with TV, minibar and bath.
Grade 3
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Junior Suite on Venus and Saturn decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone, music channels, TV, minibar and bath.
Grade 4
Mini Suite on Saturn deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone, music channels TV, minibar and bath
Grade 5
2 bed outside premium cabin on Venus deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 6
2 bed outside cabin on Mars deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 6
Single outside cabin on Mars deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 6
Single outside cabin on Mars deck. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 8
2 bed inside superior cabin on Mars and Neptune decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 9
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2 bed inside cabin on Venus, Saturn, Mars and Neptune decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 10
2 bed inside cabin on Venus, Saturn, Mars and Neptune decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 10
Single inside cabin on Venus, Saturn, Mars and Neptune decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Grade 11
3/4 berth inside cabin on Venus, Saturn, Mars and Neptune decks. Cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, telephone and music channels.
Please note
- Inside cabins rely on artificial light
- Outside cabins have a porthole/window
- The term berth refers to an upper and lower bunk bed style bed
- The upper berth is accessed by a small ladder
- Two bedded cabins have two lower beds
- Some two bedded cabins have additional fold-away upper berths which are not used when the cabin is occupied by two passengers
- 3rd and 4th passengers sharing cabins are always accommodated in upper berths
- All cabins are non-smoking
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