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The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International
invites you to join us on board
Fred Olsen Boudicca for the
Mauritius, Seychelles,
Madagascar and
Reunion Islands
F U L LY E S C O RT E D A N D F U L LY I N C LU S I V E C RU I S E
1 1 – 30 November, 2018
Port Louis, Mauritius, Praslin, Silhouette Islands,
Mahe, Seychelles; Mayotte, Comoro Islands;
Nosy Be, Antsiranana, Madagascar; Port Reunion, Reunion Islands
Mauritius, Seychelles,
Madagascar and
Reunion Islands
Photo – Jean-Marie Hullot
FULLY ESCORTED AND FULLY INCLUSIVE CRUISE
DAY 7 Saturday 17 November 2018 At sea
Itinerary A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps slip away with a novel
from the library to a sunny chaise or just take in the sun pool side. The choice
is yours.
DAY 1 Sunday 1 1 November 2018 Port Louis, Mauritius DAY 8 Sunday 18 November 2018 At sea
Today we board our flight to Port Louise, Mauritius. Upon arrival we are A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we will enjoy a
transferred to our hotel resort. Located just off the coast of Madagascar, game of Bingo with prizes for winners.
Mauritius is a volcanic island approximately 10 million years old. Volcanic DAY 9 Monday 19 November 2018 Praslin, Seychelles
lakes and inactive craters can be found scattered throughout the island and
Today we arrive in Praslin, both the second-largest and the second-most
it also boasts the largest unbroken coral reefs on the planet.
inhabited of the Seychelles islands, with an area of about 26km², it has
DAY 2 Monday 12 November 2018 Port Louis around 8,000 inhabitants. The island is also the home of the legendary Coco
Today is a free day to relax and soak up the beautiful relaxing environment of de Mer palm tree, which grows in the Vallée de Mai National Park. The island’s
the hotel resort or enjoy some independent sightseeing. beaches also rank among the most beautiful in the world. We will enjoy a
sightseeing tour to Cousin Island on a private boat. On this magical island
DAY 3 Tuesday 13 November 2018 Port Louis we will watch birds, be amazed by the giant Aldabra tortoises, and enjoy the
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island and the capital, lush vegetation.
Port Louis, which still retains aspects of its pirate past. We’ll visit the DAY 10 Tuesday 20 November 2018 Silhouette Island,
Pamplemousses Gardens with its spectacular display of giant water lilies and Seychelles
take in the beautiful scenery of the island and its stunning beaches.
A free day to explore the island before we depart to cruise through the
DAY 4 Wednesday 14 November 2018 Port Louis Seychelles Islands. Silhouette Island is a land of legends, mystique and
Today is a free day to relax and soak up the beautiful relaxing environment of tropical beauty. A place of unparalleled beauty, its numerous mountain
the hotel resort or enjoy some independent sightseeing. peaks dominate the seascape as they jut out of the crystalline waters into
the clouds above. Smooth granite boulders dot stretches of powdery white
DAY 5 Thursday 15 November 2018 Embarkation, Port Louis sand beaches that embrace translucent blue ocean and Jurassic jungle-
Late this morning we are transferred to the port to board the Fred Olsen covered slopes.
Boudicca. This evening become acquainted with the ship and enjoy the first DAY 11 Wednesday 21 November 2018 Victoria, Mahe,
of many fabulous dining experiences. Seychelles
DAY 6 Friday 16 November 2018 Port Louis, This morning we arrive in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles and located
Today is a free day to explore Port Louis before the Fred Olsen Boudicca sets on the island of Mahe, surrounded by jungle-clad mountains that rise from
sail this evening. Join fellow group members up on deck and enjoy sail away the Indian Ocean. We have a sightseeing tour of this beautiful main island of
cocktails as the tropical sun sets over the horizon. the Seychelles.
SEYCHELLES
AFRICA
ANTISIRANANA
COMOROS
NOSY BE INDIAN OCEAN
Great fun and luxury on
MAURITIUS Fred Olsen Boudicca
REUNION
MADAGASCAR
Fred Olsen Boudicca
Loved by Fred Olsen’s staff and guests alike, beautiful Boudicca
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear
oozes a sense of class, style and elegance not seen or experienced
are not permitted in the formal restaurants. There are some nights at
on modern megaships and floating theme parks. On board sea classified as formal for dress purposes. Nights in port are classified
Boudicca, like on all Fred Olsen ships, the emphasis is on providing as informal. During the evening on formal nights, a dinner suit or dark
an intimate and more traditional cruise experience, ensuring our suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required for the main
guests disembark after their relaxing holiday as friends, not just restaurants. Smart casual attire is required in the public lounges and
customers. Up to 880 guests can cruise in pure comfort on board restaurants.
Boudicca, enjoying ample space and fantastic restaurants, lounges, Don’t worry about coming alone
bars and facilities. Indulge yourself with delicious dinners in the Four
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people
Seasons, Tintagel or the Heligan Room restaurants; take a dip in one
in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement.
of the three heated pools; watch a show in the Neptune Lounge; You won’t be left alone, the Travelrite Tour Manager will be looking after
simply relax on the Sun Deck; enjoy al fresco dining at The Grill and you. There will be group activities almost every day.
much more without ever feeling overcrowded. Cruising alongside
hundreds, not thousands of like-minded travellers also ensures The advantages of The Senior Cruise
that staff on board Boudicca can provide Fred’s renowned personal, The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty
attentive service, catering to your every want and need. of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved
tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
DAY 12 Thursday 22 November 2018 At sea and wildlife, especially chameleons. At Joffreville, we visit the Domaine de
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we enjoy a game Fontenay, and its 300 hectares of parkland. This former colonial villa, with its
of Trivial Pursuit with prizes for winners. century-old manor house, is the perfect place to relax after a visit to Amber
Mountain National Park. We will enjoy leisurely natural history walks in the
DAY 13 Friday 23 November 2018 At sea private nature reserve, home to five species of lemur, leaf-tailed geckos and
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we enjoy a game ring-tailed mongoose as well as 15 different waterfalls.
of Scattergories with prizes for winners. DAY 17 Tuesday 27 November 2018 At sea
DAY 14 Saturday 24 November 2018 Mayotte, Comoro Islands A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship.
Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and DAY 18 Wednesday 28 November 2018 Port Reunion,
the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though Reunion Islands
traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighbouring
Comoro Islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier Today we call in to the island of Reunion, a French colony since 1813. We
reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that are popular diving have a sightseeing tour of this mountainous and rugged island. We see the
destinations. On arrival we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island. capital Saint Denis, and travel inland to the mountains, where we will see
some spectacular waterfalls.
DAY 15 Sunday 25 November 2018 Nosy Bé, Komba,
Madagascar DAY 19 Thursday 29 November 2018 Port Louis, Mauritius
Nosy Bé, meaning Big Island in the Malagasy language, lies just a stone’s This morning we arrive back in Port Louis. After disembarking we have
throw off the Madagascar northwest coast is a remote and exotic destination. some freetime before we are transferred to the airport for our flight back to
We will visit its deserted beaches and experience its unhurried pace. The Australia.
fertile island is the centre for the production of perfume essence from the DAY 20 Friday 30 November 2018 Arrive Australia
ylang-ylang trees. The heady scent of their flowers gave Nosy Bé the name
This evening we arrive in Australia and the tour concludes.
“Perfume Isle”. We will visit Hellville, the island’s main town and port, named
after a former French Governor, Admiral de Hell.
DAY 16 Monday 26 November 2018 Antisiranana, Madagascar
Be out on deck early this morning as the Fred Olsen Boudicca enters the
attractive Bay of Diego, one of the largest natural bays in the world. Enjoy
the views as we cruise the eight nautical miles towards Antsiranana, known Fantastic Value – nothing more to pay!
as Diego Suarez until 1975, and still called Diego by many. Diego Suarez The Travelrite escorted Fred Olsen Boudicca cruise represents
is actually named after the two Portuguese explorers who ‘discovered’
amazing value. There are no additional extras – everything is
Madagascar in 1506. From Diego we travel to Montagne d’Ambre (Amber
Mountain). This is an isolated patch of mountain forest that rises from the included in the one great price even port & handling charges.
surrounding dry region. The park is famous for its waterfalls, crater lakes,
Mauritius, Seychelles,
Madagascar and
Reunion Islands
FULLY ESCORTED AND
FULLY INCLUSIVE CRUISE
1 1 – 30 November, 2018
Included in The Senior Cruise to Mauritius, Price per person in AU$
Seychelles, Madagascar and Reunion Islands:
Cabin Description Deck Cruise Fare Single Fare
• Travel on Fred Olsen Boudicca in the selected cabin category
• All meals, entertainment and service charges on Fred Olsen Boudicca H Inside Atlantic $ 7330 $ 11225
• Return flights to Port Louis from/to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney F Porthole Marina $ 7580 $ 11595
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Mauritius including breakfasts E Porthole Atlantic & Marina $ 8250 $ 11935
• Sightseeing tours of Port Louis, Mauritius, Praslin, Silhouette Islands, D Porthole Atlantic $ 8380 $ 12185
Mahe, Seychelles; Mayotte, Comoro Islands; Nosy Be, Antsiranana, C Superior Ocean View Main $ 8995 $ 13470
Madagascar; Port Reunion, Reunion Islands B Superior Ocean View Main $ 9125 $ 13575
• Tour management by a professional Travelrite International Tour Manager A Superior Ocean View Lido $ 9490 $ 14295
• Cruise taxes and port & handling charges TC Terrace Balcony Lido $ 9999 $ 15375
• Cruise Gratuities BC Balcony Bridge $ 10400 $ 16095
JS Junior Suites Main $ 10525 $ 16335
Not included in the tour price:
DS Superior Junior Suite Lido & Main $ 10765 $ 16805
• Travel Insurance
TS Terrace Balcony Lido $ 10920 $ 17165
• Passport and visa fees
SS Superior Suite Marquee & Bridge $ 11960 $ 20285
• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary.
These will be quoted for separately MS Marquee Suite Marquee $ 13670 $ 23840
• Lunches when not on the ship PS Premier Suite Marquee $ 15375 $ 27000
• Meals not listed in the itinerary Included air taxes $ 584 $ 584
• Drinks on-board Included cruise gratuities $ 212 $ 212
Extending: You can stay longer in Mauritius for minimal extra cost,
Availability: All cabins are subject to availability. Please call for fares
either before the tour commences or post tour.
and information on other cabin categories. A limited number of cabins are
Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.
available for single occupancy. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.
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Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour
participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
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to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of
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CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing. or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery
Days prior to Departure Cancellation Fee break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather,
Over 90 days loss of deposit terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is
90 - 61 days 60% of full fare accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing
60 days or less 100% of full fare or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk
Non-appearance/no written notice: 100% of full fare throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the
REFUNDS: The cruise is based on arrangements which do not carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract
allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, between the carriers and the purchasers of this fly/cruise and/
meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced. or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International
cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be
passport. If not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been
International for visa requirements. Visas are available on arrival and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruise. This contract shall marketing throughout Australia for over 20 years and operating in
into Madagascar and Comoros Islands. be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Victoria for more than 30 years. It has two fully accredited offices
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State at Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA. As
recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and
of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees of the Fred Olsen Boudicca fly/cruise passage contract with Fred all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport
which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc. Olsen Cruises, detailed on the Fred Olsen Cruises website. operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the
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