15 Nights MS Oosterdam
Includes Flights, Hotels, Meals, Guided Sightseeing, Luxury Cruise
Departures 8/07/2025
Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Gibraltar, Malaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona
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DAY 1 Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Depart Australia
Today we board our overnight flights to Lisbon.
DAY 2 Wednesday, 9 July 2025 Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
This afternoon we arrive in Lisbon. On arrival, we are transferred to the hotel for check in. Meals included: In-flight
DAY 3 Thursday, 10 July 2025 Lisbon
This morning we travel to Lisbon and on arrival we enjoy a walking tour of the city with a local guide. We will explore the Chiado with its elegant shops and the Alfama, a neighborhood still bearing signs of the Moorish presence in the city. We also visit the oldest cathedral in Lisbon, Sé de Lisboa, and the grand Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio). The afternoon is free to explore. Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 Friday, 11 July 2025 Porto, Portugal
Today we travel to Porto. Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Its most famous export is of course fortified wine, and the hillside across from the city centre features numerous wine caves and tasting boutiques in the area of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5 Saturday, 12 July 2025 Porto
Today is free for you to explore Porto. You may like to take a wine tour and learn about the long adapted craft of creating port or take a cruise along the Duoro. Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 6 Sunday, 13 July 2025 Embark Cruise
This morning we will be transferred to the cruise port in Lisbon to embark the MS Oosterdam for our 7 day cruise to Spain and Morocco. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 7 Monday, 14 July 2025 At Sea
A free day while the MS Oosterdam sails to Morocco. There will be time to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship, perhaps have a spa or beauty treatment, attend an informative lecture, or a dance class. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 8 Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca is Morocco’s economic and cultural hub, the place where Moroccans go to make it big. You may wish to book a ship tour to see the famous Hassan II Mosque. Built on an outcrop jutting over the ocean, the mosque is a showcase of the very best Moroccan artisanship. More than 6,000 craftsmen joined forces to build this beautiful mosque back in 1993 and it’s one of the few mosques in Morocco that tourists are allowed to enter. Casablanca’s central location on the Atlantic coast also means that day trips to the historic imperial cities of Marrakech and Rabat are an easy option. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 9 Wednesday, 16 July 2025 Gibraltar, UK
At midday, we call into the British territory of Gibraltar. This tiny British Overseas Territory is most famous for the giant Jurassic limestone rock which has an abundance of history (military and otherwise). Explore Gibraltar’s densely populated streets for Spanish, British, Middle Eastern and Italian cuisine, as well as tax-free shopping on everything from luxury brands to handmade arts and crafts and artisanal edibles. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 10 Thursday, 17 July 2025 Malaga, Spain
Beyond its 16 sunny beaches, this Andalusian city on the shores of the Mediterranean has a fascinating cultural side. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso has reinvented itself in recent years, inaugurating museums for all tastes. Take a tour of this historic city and see sights such as Alcazaba, one of the largest Arab fortresses in Andalusia, or Gibralfaro Castle, which offers the best views over the whole city. Another highlight is the ‘One Armed’ cathedral and its unique roof. Of course no visit would be complete without a visit to the Picasso Museum. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 11 Friday, 18 July 2025 Alicante, Spain
Today we arrive in the coastal town of Alicante. The city and its port are watched over by Mount Benacantil, a large rocky headland at the top of which stands Santa Bárbara fortress. Of Arab origin, the castle exhibits traces of all the civilizations that passed through the city, although much of the current construction belongs to the 16th century. From the top of its walls there are views of the entire city, as well as panoramic views of the coastal strip and inland for several kilometres around. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 12 Saturday, 19 July 2025 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Today we arrive in Palma de Mallorca, a former Moorish walled city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca. Palma’s Old Town is an appealing maze of narrow streets that are a delight to explore on foot. Hop on the Soller Railway for a 17-mile scenic trip, visit 14th century Bellver Castle and the museum of contemporary art. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 13 Sunday, 20 July 2025 Disembark Barcelona, Spain
We arrive into Barcelona this afternoon. After disembarking, we will have a sightseeing tour of the city. In Barcelona’s gothic quarter, we will see the historic cathedral and the medieval streets and the modernist Eixample district, known for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. We will also see examples of Gaudi’s architecture, including the famous Sagrada Familia. We visit Mt Montjuic site of the 1992 Olympics where you also can take in spectacular views of Barcelona before checking into our hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 14 Monday, 21 July 2025 Barcelona
A free day to explore Barcelona. You may like to visit Parc Guell, which is a public park and one of the major works of Gaudi in Barcelona. The park was commissioned by Count Eusebi Guell in the 1890’s. By 1914 Antoni Gaudi had completed the famous features that are most enjoyed by the park’s visitors today. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 15 Tuesday, 22 July 2025 Depart
At midday we travel to Barcelona airport for your flight home after a spectacular trip-of-a-lifetime. Meals included: Breakfast, In-flight
DAY 16 Wednesday, 23 July 2025 Arrive Australia
You will arrive back in Australia. The tour concludes.
| Stateroom | Grade | Twin-share Fare(PP) | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | N | $5,999 | $7,599 |
| Interior | L | $6,099 | $7,779 |
| Large Interior | K | $6,199 | $7,899 |
| Large Oceanview (Partial Sea View) | G | $6,299 | $8,209 |
| Large Oceanview | F | $6,399 | $8,349 |
| Balcony | VH | $6,599 | $8,779 |
| Balcony | VD | $6,799 | $9,169 |
| Balcony | VC | $6,899 | $9,319 |
| Included port & handling charges | $512 | $822 | |
| Included air taxes as at 30/4/24 | $228 | $228 | |
TOUR OPERATOR:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd), (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organizer. MS Oosterdam is operated by Holland America and the Best of Spain, Portugal and Morocco fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Holland America brochure 2025. All passengers must complete and online cruise personalizer at https:// www.hollandamerica.com/en/au and sign a Cruise Offers Value Holidays booking form.
TOUR ORGANIZATION:
Cruise Offers reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
All Cruise Offers Value Holidays are heavily discounted and available for a limited time only. For this reason we require a deposit of $1,500 per person at the time of booking. This payment is non-refundable. The deposit should be sent with a completed Cruise Offers booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete the online Holland America cruise personaliser at https://www.hollandamerica. com/en/au. Final payments are due to be paid to Cruise Offers 90 days prior to the commencement of the MS Oosterdam fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card. Any changes made to a booking after purchase may incur fees.
AIRLINES USED:
Etihad Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).
HOTELS:
| Lisbon – Hotel Fenicius – 3-stars |
| Porto – Tryp Porto Centro – 3-stars |
| Barcelona – Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia – 3-stars |
EXTENDING:
You can stay longer in Europe if you wish to extend your holiday. Please contact Cruise Offers on 1800 630 343 for more information.
Cancellation Charges: * Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | loss of deposit |
| 90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport. A visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days. If not an Australian passport holder check with Cruise Offers for visa requirements.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is required to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 23kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Cruise Offers reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd, ATAS A10538) is the tour organiser. Cruise Offers, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this fly/cruise and/ or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/ or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the MS Oosterdam fly/cruise passage contract with Holland America, detailed on the Holland America website. If you do not have a copy of the Holland America terms and conditions please contact Cruise Offers and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd) to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Cruise Offers acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Cruise Offers may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Cruise Offers your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Cruise Offers any cost thereof and you indemnify Cruise Offers in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Cruise Offers advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person to:
Cruise Offers Value Holidays
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343 press option 1
Telephone: (03) 9836 2522
Email: [email protected]
www.valueholidays.com.au
ABOUT CRUISE OFFERS:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd), is a well-established travel company which has been marketing through-out Australia for over 30 years. It has a fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) office at Balwyn and directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
