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Escorted Cruise 11 February to 12 March, 2018

Rio de Janeiro, Ilheus, Fortaleza, Barra Norte Sea, Santarem, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins, Alter Do Chao, Brazil; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, Saint Lucia; Philipsburg, Sint Maarten and Miami, USA

This will be a wonderful experience cruising on the MS Veendam with three outstanding highlights – The Amazon River, Rio Carnival and cruising the Caribbean. The cruise is escorted and includes sightseeing tours in most of the ports of call and special events for tour members.

MS Veendam

Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, MS Veendam offers an on-board experience defined by spacious comfort and the latest amenities. Guests aboard Veendam will not only enjoy elegant dining rooms, a two-million-dollar art and antique collection, wide teak decks and spacious staterooms, many with private verandahs, but also new and exciting venues and stateroom options, along with a complete update of all stateroom furnishings. MS Veendam's graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the- art amenities make a voyage on the ship an experience to be savoured and remembered.

Travelling on your own?

About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. Travelrite will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won't be left alone, the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.

The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening dine with the group on our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.

Included in the cruise price

• 26 nights on the 5-star Holland America Line MS Veendam in the selected cabin category
• All meals, entertainment and service charges on MS Veendam
• Tour management by Travelrite International Pty Ltd
• Economy-class air travel from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Rio and return from Miami
• Sightseeing tours of Rio, Ilheus, Fortaleza, Santarem, Manaus, Parintins, Alter Do Chao, Bridgetown, Castries, Philipsburg and Miami
• One night in four-star accommodation in Miami including breakfast
• Port and handling charges on MS Veendam
• Cruise taxes and gratuities on MS Veendam
• Air taxes and surcharges as at 1 March 2017

Not included in the cruise price

• Passport and visa fees – US ESTA visa waiver must be obtained
• Travel insurance
• Meals when not on the ship
• Drinks on-board the ship