5-nights Fremantle to Bali cruise from $760 per person

When it comes to Australians holidaying, two types of getaway dominate the wish lists - cruising and Bali.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages is allowing passengers to combine both of these two great loves on the spectacular ship ASTOR.

It is also currently offering a very generous cabin upgrade as well.

Book in a Category 3 cabin on either the full 11-night Fremantle-Bali-Fremantle itinerary; the 5-night Fremantle-Bali itinerary; or the 6-night Bali-Fremantle itinerary and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Category 7 cabin.

Australia's cruise fans are loving the fact that they can now break up some of ASTOR's amazing itineraries to fit in to their own schedules.

The details of the Bali cruise, including the upgrade offer are:

11-nights (Frem-Bali-Frem - departs Jan 2, 2014) from $1669pp (save $1040pp) 5-nights (Frem-Bali - departs Jan 2, 2014) from $760pp (save $470pp) 6-nights (Bali-Frem - departs Jan 7, 2014) from $910pp (save $569pp)

This amazing upgrade offer is available to new bookings only and is available for sale until November 30, 2013.

The prices listed above are based on the cruise only, on a twin share basis and include port charges, taxes and gratuities. Visas, transfers and shore excursions, plus Indonesian departure taxes are not included.

The upgrade is subject to the availability of cabins.

Contact a travel agent for more information or visit: www.cmvaustralia.com


About ASTOR
Length - 176.5m / Width - 22.61m / Draught - 6.1m
Gross tonnage - 20,606 tonne
Cabins / suites / premium suites - 247 / 39 / 3
278 international officers and crew

The ASTOR was built in Germany in 1987 and underwent an AUD$18.6 million refurbishment in 2010 to the cabins and public areas. She has cruised in Europe for the demanding German market for the past 10 years. The ASTOR has seven passenger decks and is a premium, fully stabilised and air-conditioned cruise liner with a maximum capacity of 620 guests. The ASTOR boasts the impressive Waldorf Restaurant, which offers traditional cruise two sitting, fixed-time dining options. Alternatively, passengers can opt for the more informal experience of the sun-drenched Übersee Club Bistro. The ASTOR has five lounge areas - the theatre style ASTOR Lounge, for some truly sparkling entertainment from the highly acclaimed show-team; the elegant Captain's Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with the resident pianist; the intimate Hanse Bar which leads onto the stylish Sonnen (Sun) Terrace Bar, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the Poolside Bar. A popular feature of the ASTOR is the Sports Deck, with a volleyball court, half court tennis, jogging track, golf practice facility, big board chess and space for yoga. Other facilities include the ship's Library, the Card Room, an internet café, a shopping arcade featuring a boutique, jeweller, perfumery and the Wellness Centre, which offers hairdressing and beauty treatments, an indoor swimming pool, ocean view fitness and exercise equipment, and sauna and massage facilities. There is an outdoor, plus an indoor swimming pool, two whirlpools and, in keeping with her heritage, a traditional walk around promenade deck. There is a very good selection of comfortable modern cabin accommodation from Standard to De Luxe with 70% of cabins having an ocean view and with individually controlled air-conditioning.

About CMV
CMV is an established UK-based independent cruise line and is part of CMV Holdings London Ltd with as associate North American sales office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CMV Australia will be structured as a sales office to support the new Australian cruise operation in conjunction with the Global Maritime Group, CMV's majority shareholders.

With an annual program capacity of 45,000 passengers, CMV specialises in operating traditional smaller ship cruises of distinction. Serving the British and international English-speaking cruise markets, the renowned passenger flagship MARCO POLO operated alongside the popular 800 passenger OCEAN COUNTESS from six UK ports to mainly European destinations over the past three years. In 2013, Ocean Countess will be replaced by the upgraded 700 passenger DISCOVERY under a long-term charter arrangement as a joint venture partnership will All Leisure Holidays Ltd, part of the highly respected All Leisure Group PLC.

Marco Polo and Discovery are operated under charter by CMV, who has a wealth of cruise industry expertise spanning almost four decades and is a member of the prestigious Passenger Shipping Association and ACE - the Association of Cruise Experts. CMV's international head office is based in London in Purfleet Essex, close to the port of Tilbury.

For more information, visit Cruise & Maritime Voyages at www.cmvaustralia.com.


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