Transatlantic Freighter Voyages

US East Coast - Northern Europe

New York, NY (Day 1), Norfolk, VA (2) and Charleston, SC, USA (4); Antwerp, Belgium (14); Bremerhaven, Germany (15); Rotterdam, Holland (18); Le Havre, France (19) and New York (28).

Hanjin Phoenix Passengers: 4 Deadweight: 58,423 tons Containers: 4,389 teu Length/Beam: 282/32 m Speed: 24 knots /45 km Built: 2001 Officers/Crew: Int’l Owner: Laeisz, German Charterer: Hanjin, Korea

Two double bed cabins, located on D deck, facing forward. Each consisting of a bedroom with sitting area and private facilities with shower. Both are equipped with a mini refrigerator and TV/DVD entertainment center.       €89 per person per day double,       €99 per day single occupancy. There is an additional charge of €225 for port and vessel fees per person per voyage.

East and Gulf Coasts - Northern Europe

Sailing approx. every two weeks: Bremerhaven, Germany (Day 1); Le Havre, France (3); Charleston, SC (13); Savannah, GA (14), Port Everglades, FL (16), Freeport, Bahamas (17); Veracruz (22) and Altamira, Mexico (24); Houston, TX (26); New Orleans, LA (28); Freeport, 2nd call (30); Savannah, 2nd call (32); Charleston, 2nd call (34) Antwerp, Belgium (45); Felixstowe, England (47) and Bremerhaven (49).

MSC Alessia, Flaminia & Ilona Passengers: 5 Deadweight: 85,824 tons Containers: 6,732 Length: 300 m Speed: 24 knots / 44 km Built: 2001 Officers & Crew: International Owner: NSB, German Charterer: 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.

General Information and Reservations

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 (but not Internet) 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 8/80. 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. It protects your investment from the moment you buy the policy at the same price as it would be one day before the voyage. And if you take it within three weeks of your initial deposit, pre-existing conditions are waived. Travelex Insurance packages are available to Maris customers worldwide on our web page Before You Sail.       Please contact us through the Inquiries and Reservations 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:

	"Maris is sailing under fair skies with a following wind under your command." John Carrick Editorial writer Sydney, Australia Sep/99

	"Q: It has always been my dream to take a long voyage on a cargo ship. Can you tell me if this is possible any more? - A: Maris in New York offers such voyages on a daily basis." Sunday Times London July 1/01

	"Maris Freighter Cruises website, as well as monthly newsletter which illustrates itineraries, ships, prices etc., is a good place to learn about this type of cruise and travel." New York Times May 18/03

	"We are very appreciative of the work you have undertaken on our behalf for many years and the effort you have put into making our passenger service a success ... Our sincere and grateful thanks." Richard Mellor P&O Nedlloyd London Jan/05

	"As a faithful reader of your monthly publication, I wish to compliment you and your staff on the informativness and thoroughness, setting forth in honest and detailed manner descriptions of this means of travel." Martin Ems Retired Manager Passenger Services, American President Lines - Feb/07

	"I just wanted to send you my thanks for the beautiful publication you produce each month. I hope you'll keep freighter travel as your primary focus always, as it sets you apart." Alison Senter (Member since '95) New Lisbon, NJ Jan/10

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