A Voyage to the Coast of Africa
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- Visit the Pyramids of Güímar
- Stroll through the delightful Veguta district in the sunshine
- Enjoy delightfully enhanced by a benign climate
- Discover the spectacular and unique laurel forest
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For all cruises, a minimum non-refundable deposit of 15% of the Price will be payable at the time of booking (extra costs may also apply for certain cruises). This reflects the minimum cost to FOCL of remarketing a cruise following cancellation.
For cruises of 28 days or longer (a “Long Cruise”), an additional non-refundable deposit of 15% of the Price will be payable 180 days before the departure date (so the total non-refundable deposit at 180 days prior to departure will be 30% of the Price). This reflects the additional cost and risk to FOCL of remarketing a Long Cruise following cancellation.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Balmoral is the largest of our four cruise ships but still retains the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere found across our fleet. Balmoral takes her name from the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family and features 710 well-appointed rooms and suites. Despite her size, Balmoral is still small enough to navigate narrow waterways, such as the Kiel Canal, providing guests with some fantastic scenic cruising opportunities missed when sailing on larger vessels. The Scottish theme runs throughout the ship with the names of all fine-dining restaurants being influenced by the Highlands; the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey. Whichever you dine in, you’ll be in for a treat as our Chef’s produce tantalising menus ensuring no two days are the same. And there is plenty of time and space to relax on board with a whole host of lounges and bars providing ample room – another advantage of sharing your experience with hundreds and not thousands of other guests. And as expected, there is always a fine array of entertainment on throughout the day, ensuring you can do as much or as little with your time on board – the choice is yours!
Rooms : 710 Passengers : 1350 Standard Occupancy Crew : 510 Refitted : 2008 Fully Stabilised : Yes Tonnage : 43,537 grt Length : 218.18 m Beam (width) : 28.2 m Speed : 18.5 knots
You may cancel your Contract by providing notice to FOCL in writing. Where you do so 91 days or more before departure (or 181 days or more for Long Cruises),, FOCL will be entitled to retain a non-refundable deposit in accordance with clause 3 above. If you cancel 90 days or fewer before departure, then FOCL will be entitled to retain a portion of the Price in accordance with the following scale. These percentages reflect the cost to FOCL of remarketing a cruise and/or the loss that FOCL is likely to suffer as a result of the cancellation. The figures expressed below include any non-refundable deposit:
Number of days before departure
Percentage of Price FOCL will be entitled to retain if the cruise is cancelled by you
90-57 days
60% (100% for Anchor Fares)
56-42 days
75% (100% for Anchor Fares)
41-16 days
85% (100% for Anchor Fares)
15 to 0 days
100%
The effective date of cancellation is the date of receipt by FOCL of written notice to cancel. For the avoidance of doubt, these charges will apply whatever the reason for your cancellation, including illness, incapacity, death or any other intervening event. If you have already started your Holiday but
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