 |
| Bremerhaven, Germany (Day 1); Le Havre, France (3); Charleston, SC (12); Savannah, GA (13), Freeport, Bahamas (15); Veracruz (20) and Altamira, Mexico (21) ... |
| ... Houston, TX (24); New Orleans, LA (27); Freeport, 2nd call (29); Port Everglades, FL (31); Savannah, 2nd call (33); Charleston, 2nd call (34) Antwerp, Belgium (43); Felixstowe, England (44) and Bremerhaven (46). |
 |
 |
Passengers: 5 Deadweight: 85,824 tons Containers: 6,732 Length: 300 m Speed: 24 knots/44 km Built: 2001 Officers & Crew: German & Int’l Owners: NSB, German Charterers: MSC, Switzerland |
|
Two 30 sq. m. double-bed suites, consisting of a bedroom (bed size 2.05 x 1.80 m), separate living room with a TV set and private facilities with shower, located on the 7th deck, front facing - €90 pp double, €105 single occupancy per day. One 18 sq. m. single cabin (bed size 2.05 x 1.25 m) with private facilities and shower, located on the 6th deck, front facing - €85 per day.   |
| Bremerhaven, Germany (Day 1); Felixstowe, England (2) Rotterdam, Holland (3); Antwerp, Belgium (4); Le Havre, France (7); Boston, MA (15); New York, NY (16); Philadelphia, PA (19); Baltimore, MD (21); Norfolk, VA (22); New York, 2nd call (24); Bremerhaven (33). |
 |
Houston, TX (Day 1); New Orleans, LA (3); Port Everglades, FL (5); Freeport, Bahamas (6); Barcelona, Spain (17); Gioia Tauro (20), Naples (21) and La Spezia, Italy (23); Barcelona (25) and Valencia, Spain (26); Sines, Portugal (28); Santo Domingo, Caucedo terminal, Dominican Republic (37); Cristobal, Panama (40); Vera Cruz (45) and Altamira, Mexico (46); Houston (48). |
|
Passengers: 8 Deadweight: 63,520 tons Containers: 4,545 teu Length/Beam: 294/32 m Speed: 24 knots /44 km Built: 1997/8 Officers/Crew: German & Int’l Owners: Laeisz, German Charterers: MSC, Switzerland |
 |
  |
Two twin-bedded suites located on D deck, #1 facing forward, and #2 side- and forward-facing. Two suites located on E deck, twin-bedded #3, forward- and side-facing, and double bed #4, side- and aft-facing. All consisting of a sitting room, with a mini refrigerator and TV/DVD entertainment center, bedroom and private facilities with shower. €80 per person per day double, €85 per day single occupancy. |
| Halifax, NS (Day 1); Havana, Cuba (5); Naples (18), Leghorn (19) and Genoa, Italy (20); Barcelona (22), and Valencia, Spain (23), Halifax (32). |
 |
 |
Passengers: 6 Containers: 1452 teu Deadweight: 20,176 tons Length: 167 m Speed: 18 knots/33 km Built: 1995 Officers & Crew: Int’l Owners: D. Hermann, German Charterers: CCL/HS, German |
|
Three twin-bedded cabins (located on the upper decks, front facing) consisting of a bedroom, sitting area and private facilities with shower. (Euro) €85 per person double, €95 single occupancy per day. |
 |
 
|
Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. Passengers must be fully mobile and able to negotiate the stairs. Front and aft views may be obstructed by the containers stowed on deck. Self service laundry facilities are available. The electrical current is 220/50 AC. A two-prong round adapter and converter are needed for North American appliances. A steward will clean the cabin once a week, or more often if necessary. A small onboard shop provides a limited selection of beverages, cigarettes and toiletries at duty free prices. Onboard expenses may be paid for with cash in €/$ (EUR/USD). Tipping is at the passenger’s discretion; $/€3-5 per person per day is recommended. Telephone, fax and email connections are available through the Captain’s office. Port time can vary from half a day to two days. |
|
Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus €275 for port and vessel fees is payable 70 days before departure. The fare may be paid for by check or wire (by exception only, credit cards may be accepted) in either the basic tariff currency, as quoted by the steamship line, or in USD/CAD at the prevailing exchange rates and subject to a final adjustment at the time the ticket is issued, a few weeks before departure. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated return date, and a visa for the USA must be obtained, depending on the citizenship and voyage. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance are required. The age limit is 79. |
 
|
| Cancellation fees are as follows: over 60 days, loss of deposit; 30-59 days, 50% of the fare. No refund will be made within 30 days of departure. To protect your investment, Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is highly recommended. Travelex Insurance packages, covering you from the moment you buy the policy, are available to all Maris customers worldwide on our website page "Before You Sail". And if you buy the Travelex policy within three weeks of your initial trip deposit, pre-existing conditions are waived. |
For inquiries and reservations,
please contact us through the Inquiries page.
 |
|
 |
From April through October, a fleet of vintage coastal traders, which once delivered supplies to the islands, now offer a selection of one- and two-week roundtrip voyages on the Northern, Central and Southern Adriatic, the most popular ones being the two-week itineraries departing from the port cities of Rijeka (Opatija) Split (Trogir) and Dubrovnik (Gruz). |
|
Enjoy this casual, barefoot style of cruising along the 1,100-mile-long coastline. Swathed in pines and cypress trees, carpeted with wildflowers and aromatic undergrowth, your vessel meanders past medieval walled towns, vineyards, and orange-roofed fishing villages. Nightingales sing, hillsides blaze with golden gorse above little harbors and secret coves abound with pebbly white beaches. Turquoise waters are crystal-clear, so translucent you can see shoals of fish. This is the Mediterranean as it used to be. |
 |
In the northern Adriatic, voyages start from Rijeka or Opatija (photo on the left) in the heart of the Croatia’s Kvarner Riviera, once the fashionable seaside resort of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
|
Calling at some of the most popular destinations, including Rab, known as the “island of love”, Pag renowned for its excellent cheese and handmade lace, Cres and the Mali Losinj Islands, which are among the sunniest places in Europe and offer the finest swimming in their crystal clear waters. Enter Northern Dalmatia around the City of Zadar. For ages, Dalmatia has been a prized region along the eastern Adriatic. It is Croatia's jewel and seaside province. The area is comprised of more than one thousands islands along the sparkling Adriatic coast, touching the slopes of the steep Dinaric Alps. |
| Sibenik (photo below) is located at the confluence of the Krka river and the Adriatic Sea, where beautiful waterfalls are formed. Unlike many other Adriatic cities, Sibenik was not founded by ancient Romans, but was established in the10th century under the Croatian King Petar Kresimir IV, who built a strong maritime fleet that ruled the Adriatic for a time. | 
Kornati Archipelago |
 |
On the photo in the foreground is Sibenik’s St James’s Cathedral, a unique example of church architecture built in stone and no other structural materials. The cathedral is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. And in the background lies the Kornati archipelago. |
|
“On the last day of Creation, God desired to crown his work and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath”, wrote Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. The beautiful nature, landscape, big and small islands (the old folk saying goes: One island for every day of the year) and the magnificent sea, all make the Kornati Islands a unique paradise. This is the largest cluster of islands, islets and rocks in the Adriatic. The area stretches between the islands of Dugi Otok and Pasman on the northwest to Zirje and Zlarin on the southeast. The ships sail the entire length of the Kornati Islands and make stops in the coves along the way. |
| Trogir, located next to the Split airport, serves as the departure point from central Dalmatia. The city, under the protection of UNESCO, is often referred to as the “City of Museums". It’s quite an experience to walk through the intricate network of streets during an afternoon or evening, admiring the city walls, defense towers, churches, frescoes and arches or to just take a peak into the old backyards. |  |
 |
Split is the economic and administrative hub of Dalmatia, with about 200,000 inhabitants. The importance of Diocletian’s Palace far transcends its local significance because of the extent of its preservation as well as the buildings of successive historical periods constructed within its walls, which today form the very heart of old Split. |
| Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archaeological sites in the Split region make it an important cultural attraction. |
|
“From Split we’ll set sail to explore the beautiful islands of Southern Dalmatia including Mljet, Korcula, Hvar and Brac with its extraordinary Golden Cape beach, which changes shape year to year according to the wind and waves”. Ann Smith Gordon |
Golden Cape, Bol, Island of Brac |
Dubrovnik Cruise liners, yachts, speed boats and other pleasure craft constantly ply the harbor and nearby waters. |
The old-walled city of Dubrovnik is a world treasure, a time capsule offering its visitors an unparalleled glimpse of life in a medieval maritime city-state. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site, the beauty of the old city is matched by the traditional hospitality of its residents. Gruz Harbour is located approximately fifteen minutes by coach from Dubrovnik’s historic city center and Dubrovnik, like so many of Croatia’s historic cities, can be easily explored on foot. Few urban experiences match strolling down the centuries-old promenade known as Stradun. More than an avenue, it is the city’s main artery, lined with graceful stone palazzos where people work as well as live. |
|
No one should miss the opportunity to explore the medieval forts and ramparts that encircle the city, visit its many shops, or taste local specialties as well as the finest wines of the region. Guided sightseeing tours of this fascinating city and its rich history and culture are highly recommended. Highlights include the Rector’s Palace, the historic seat of government in medieval Dubrovnik; the Church of St. Blaise; the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th century pharmacy; the Dominican Monastery and the city’s walls and gates. |
Please contact us through the Inquiries page. |
| We are most grateful for the support, including comments such as the following, which we have been receiving from our valued customers and club members as well as from the steamship lines and media over the years: |
|
|
||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
or give a gift membership Take advantage of the knowledgeable advice that comes from our vast experience. Find the ship and voyage that's perfect for you and, for each booking, you'll receive an automatic discount of up to $500. Please see the Special Discounts page. |
|
To subscribe, simply use your credit card through one of the secure Checkouts, call in, or mail your check. As a bonus, you'll also receive our monthly SEAWORTHY NEWS email edition, and be among the first to read about new services and passenger firsthand stories. It's a well-illustrated e-publication, often being the only one available anywhere for many of these voyages. |
is valid internationally.
with our Terms & Conditions |
|||||||
|
|
|
MARIS of Westport, CT Freighter Travel Club Int'l (Since 1958) Freighter & Specialty Cruises (Since 1993) 1 800 99-Maris (-62747) & 1 203 222-1500 (-9191 fax) www.freightercruises.com
New York-Montreal time, Monday through Friday
|