BOOK THIS TRIPCargo Ship Cruise - Europe to West Africa
Trip Valid:
01/01/2009 to 31/12/2010
Duration:
13 days (Amsterdam to Dakar)
Highlights:
Explore some of the Europes best port cities on your way to West Africa, Experience the hustle and bustle of a working cargo ship, Enjoy life on the high seas
Trip Code:
TLCWA
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from AUD $2450
Please ask us about 2010 departures
Prices are per person twin share based on an Outside Cabin.
Single price is AU$3130
pricing for Australia: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
See the new chic of Europe by stopping in on the cool capitals of Antwerp and Amsterdam. Check out cosmopolitan London before heading down to a very different type of discovery in Senegal, West Africa.
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meals included: All meals are included while on board. Only one type of meal is served at each meal time. Special dietary requirements can not be catered for on board.
transport: Cargo Ship.
accommodation: Ship board cabins with bunk-style beds
budget: Allow for meals not included.
departs: Departs every Monday
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Amsterdam is very pretty; a city of canals and bridges, parks and cafes, so to get around, do it the Dutch way - by bicycle!
Hamburg - Germany
Hamburg was founded at the beginning of 9th century AD as a base for Christian missions to Scandinavia and it started to become an important commercial centre in the 12th century. In present day times as the second largest of Germany's cities, it remains an important harbour and a centre for industry and commerce.
Tilbury - UK
Tilbury today is a small town on the north side of the River Thames, about 45 kilometres (28 miles) east from the centre of London. The town is dominated by the docks which have facilities for many types of cargo, such as timber, fruit, cement, vehicles and containers.
Depending on time in port, access to London is made easy via train from the centre of town to reach Fenchurch Street Station with connections to the London underground (allow approximately one hour).
Your journey begins just on the outskirts of London. Arrive early to take in the sights of Londontown such as the famous tower and Buckingham Palace or maybe check out some world class art at the Tate Museum or go people watching in Soho.
Antwerp - Belgium
It was in the 13th century that Antwerp, a small settlement that was already a thousand year old, really began to grow. In contrast, there is the 19th century urban expansion with its middle-class houses in all sorts of neo-styles.
Antwerp is indisputably the diamond centre of the world. It is also the hometown of some of the famous Flemish painters such us Teniers, Jacob Jordaens, Antoon Van Dyck and in particular, Pieter Paul Rubens.
Dakar - Senegal
Welcome to Africa! It is here that the journey concludes. Our berth is within easy
reach of the centre of Dakar. To arrive at Dakar harbour vessels pass Gorée Island. The centre of town can be easily reached by local taxi, or by foot for the adventurous but not recommended with your luggage.
Dakar is one of the finest cities in West Africa, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, temperate climate, wide range of restaurants, bars and nightclubs and many interesting things to see and do.
LIFE ON BOARD
Discover what life is like on board a cargo ship.
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