ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES

Founded in early 2004, Orion Expedition Cruises has developed voyages to encourage guests to become a part of the region they are discovering.

Orion is a purpose built vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury. The ship combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance. From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne and superb cuisine, this is expedition cruising at its finest.

Described as the latest in the quest to build the perfect expedition vessel *, all Orion’s staterooms feature ocean views and offer internet access, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD, a choice of twin and queen sized beds, a sitting area and marble bathrooms. Other on board amenities include a health spa with gymnasium, sauna, sun deck Jacuzzi and a stern marina platform.

Orion offers a range of included and optional Shoreside Expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration for our guests. From Camel Safaris in Broome to snorkelling over pristine coral formations, there are many unique opportunities for guests to visit areas of Australia that even most Australians don’t get to see. As part of our commitment to offering guests an enriching experience, on board speakers have been selected for their knowledge and expertise on the regions they visit. Guests are invited to attend presentations in the 90 seat Lecture Theatre.



Our innovative expeditions are year-round and vary with the seasons:
- Summer (December to February) Antarctica and New Zealand and sub-Antarctic Islands.
- Autumn (March, April) in remote and unspoilt parts of Papua New Guinea and Melanesia.
- Winter (April to September) in the Kimberley and Arnhem Land.
- Spring (October, November) we return to PNG and explore Australia's East & South Coast.

We would be delighted to have you join us on a voyage to some of the most wonderful but rarely seen places on earth.



for booking /enquires please contact

David Boyce Harvey World Travel Ponsonby 293 Ponsonby Road Auckland NZ
Ph +649 0274776619
Email: mailto:david.boyce@harveyworld.co.nz/

Captain Cook Pink Ribbon Cruises

Pink Ribbon Cruises 2-Night Sydney Weekender in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Pink Ribbon Cruises
Join the fun & celebration of our special two-night Pink Ribbon Cruises
on Sydney Harbour departing 9th, 16th & 30th October 2009 and help
support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

INCLUSIONS:
· All meals
· Friday Evening “Pink Party”
· Saturday evening “Individually
Formal“ Captains Dinner
· Nightly Entertainment
· Shore excursions to Watsons Bay, the
Botanic Gardens, Bradleys Head and
historic Rocks district
· Guided headland walk
· Million dollar views
· 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar
FARES EXCLUDE: Drinks, optional tours and beauty products
During the cruise there will be fun games, raffles & merchandise for
sale in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). A
proportion of cruise fares and beauty treatments will go be go
directly to the NBCF.
Mention the NBCF & Save 10% on Brochure Fares
· From $ 423 pp twin share (normally $470)
· Singles from $ 529 (normally $588)
· Departing No.1 King St Wharf Darling Harbour Friday 6.00pm
(boarding 5.00pm) 9th, 16th & 30th October 2009
· Returning Sunday 3.00pm
Bring Your Friends – Free bubbles
Pink Ribbon Cruises are ideal for both couples and girl weekend
escapes. Book four or more adults in two or more cabins, at the
same time under the same reservation number and we’ll help you
get the party started with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
in each cabin on arrival. Not valid with any other group offer or
special.

CONDITIONS: Valid for sale to 30 October
2010 . Prices are AUD twin share & incl GST
(as at 01Jul09). Discount valid on Full
Brochure Fares only – not valid with any
other offer. Prices may be subject to
change due to fuel price fluctuations. Valid
on new bookings only. Conditions apply

for booking /enquires please contact

David Boyce Harvey World Travel Ponsonby 293 Ponsonby Road Auckland NZ
Ph +649 0274776619
Email: mailto:david.boyce@harveyworld.co.nz/

Visas for the USA

The Department of Homeland Security have a new online system that is part of the Visa Waiver Programme, which will be known as ESTA.
As of the 12th January 2009 an ESTA is mandatory. All nationals or citizens of Visa Waiver Programme countries, including New Zealand, who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business, pleasure or are transiting USA will require an approved ESTA prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme.
To apply for authorisation to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme, travellers will log on to the ESTA website and complete an application online providing the biographical and eligibility information required.

ESTA applications can be applied through the ESTA Web site:
paste this into your web browser https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

JOKE OF THE WEEK

A specialist is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing.A General Practitioner is someone who knows less and less about more and more until he knows nothing about everything.A pathologist is someone who knows more and more about everything until he knows everything about everything. But, too late.

Cunnad's Queen Elizabeth Maiden Voyage

Cunard releases the Maiden Season of Queen Elizabeth which sold out in just 29 minutes.
That’s all it took for the maiden voyage of Cunard’s much-awaited new ocean liner, the Queen Elizabeth, to sell out after it went on sale worldwide at 8 a.m. ET.
Cunard says the frenzy for the first voyage of the 2,092-passenger ship, a replacement for the recently retired Queen Elizabeth 2, set a new record at the line. Never before in Cunard’s 170-year history has a maiden voyage sold out so fast. The October 2010 voyage sold out even more quickly than last year’s final voyage of the QE2. That sailing sold out in 36 minutes when it went on sale in June 2007.
Cunard today also put five more Queen Elizabeth voyages scheduled in 2010 on sale, and the line says those trips sold heavily, too. In all, more than half of the space on the ship’s six 2010 voyages sold within the first two hours of Cunard’s phone lines openings.

12 October 2010

Departing from Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Las Palmas, Tenerife, La Palma, Funchai, Southampton.

Prices starting from Interior Stateroom $4,185 ,Ocean-view Stateroom $4,895 ,Balcony Stateroom $6,075.

25 October 2010

Departing from Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Southampton

Prices starting from:Interior Stateroom $3,665 ,Ocean-view Stateroom $4,265 Balcony Stateroom $5,285

26 November 2010

Departing from Southampton, Amsterdam (overnight), Zeebrugge, Cherbourg, Southampton

Prices starting from: Interior Stateroom $1,690 Ocean-view Stateroom $1,915 Balcony Stateroom $2,190

14 December 2010

Southampton, Funchai, Road Town, Roseau, Bridgetown, Castries, St Johns, Ponta Delgada, Southampton

Prices starting from : Interior Stateroom $8,490 Ocean-view Stateroom $9,494 Balcony Stateroom $11,260

To make a reservation 10% deposit is require and the balance 90 days prior to departure. Fares are per person twin share, based on lead in stateroom categories. Port taxes, government fees and all discounts are included in the advertised prices (as of 02 April 09). All fares and taxes remain subject to change without notice up until the date of sailing Sales end 31 May 2009 after which the fares my revert to the higher, or possibly lower rate. Final designs may vary. See Cunards Voyages 2010 brochure for their Terms and Conditions. Prices quoted are for Cash, cheque, EFTPOS or direct credit payment. We welcome American Express, Farmers Card and Q Card holders. Harvey World terms and Conditions are available instore

David Boyce Harvey World Travel Ponsonby 293 Ponsonby Road Auckland NZ Ph )649 0274776619

Email: david.boyce@harveyworld.co.nz\

2010 – QUEEN ELIZABETH MAIDEN SEASON LAUNCH
With the introduction of Queen Elizabeth Cunard will be celebrating a new golden age of ocean liner travel. This gracious new Cunarder will take up residence in Southampton in October 2010 and embark upon 6 thrilling maiden voyages including her Maiden Voyage to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands. As sister ship to Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth will recall the rich heritage of the first Cunarders to bear the name with details and features from her predecessors Queen Elizabeth and QE2.
Her art deco flourishes will echo the legendary golden age of ocean travel and the activities she offers onboard such as traditional supper clubs with dancing and a Cunard Classic Film Club, will captivate regular Cunard guests and those new to the brand alike. Her opulent public rooms include a soaring and graceful Grand Lobby stretching over 3 decks with stunning curved staircases, and a double height Queens Room with specially commissioned stained glass panels, ornate balconies and an intricate wooden dance floor. Her new Garden Lounge, with its fabulous conservatory style roof inspired by the glass houses at Kew gardens, will offer dining and dancing under the stars, and the spacious Games Deck will offer a range of unique activities including lawn bowling, croquet and paddle tennis and will play host to refined and elegant garden parties.
Queen Elizabeth boasts a new Britannia Club Restaurant which offers guests staying in AA Club Balconies a luxurious and elegant single seating restaurant, introduced due to the popularity of this concept on Queen Mary 2. She will also provide more flexibility for families with a selection of 4 berth staterooms.
During her maiden season she will cover a variety of destinations including voyages to the historic Mediterranean, the charming Canary Islands, the enthralling Aegean and a Maiden Season Christmas voyage to the Caribbean. This glorious new addition to the fleet marks the next glittering chapter in Cunard’s great history.

Cruise Holidays

Royal Caribbean’s “Oasis of the Seas”

Suggest by the New Zealand Herald recently as one of the top 10 things to do in 2009 is sail on Royal Caribbean International’s brand new ship ‘Oasis of the Seas’
Launched in December with activities and accommodation never seen before on a ship, we urge you to book your clients now – interest is hugh worldide and lets make sure Kiwis are amongst the first to experience this.

Maiden voyage December 2009

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 7 nights from $2,565
Sailings depart Fort Lauderdale ( saturdays) from December 2009 through to April 2010

Western Caribbean Cruise from $1,795
Sailing alternating Western and Eastern Caribbean
Sailings begining May 2010 departing Saturday Fort Lauderdale

for more information please contact the writer:

David Boyce Harvey World Travel Ponsonby 293 Ponsonby Road Auckland NZ
Ph +649 0274776619
Email: mailto:david.boyce@harveyworld.co.nz/

Joke for the week

A specialist is someone who knows more and more about less and less until he knows everything about nothing.A General Practitioner is someone who knows less and less about more and more until he knows nothing about everything.A pathologist is someone who knows more and more about everything until he knows everything about everything. But, too late.