While some travelers are thrilled just to visit another country, others seek a deeper knowledge and appreciation, an experience of a more profound nature that expands their understanding of the world. That is the philosophy that underlies the inspiring 'Odyssey' Voyages planned by Abercrombie & Kent (A&K).

A&K's new Voyages to Melanesia and Micronesia are built around the unique capabilities of the intimate, 116-passenger MV 'Clipper Odyssey.' Her small size and fleet of Zodiac landing craft make it possible to land on remote islands not accessible by land or larger ships. Exploring with a small group of like-minded fellow travelers, guests enjoy the personalized attention and superb service possible when guides, staff and crew can focus on just a handful of guests. A&K's Voyages are accompanied by destination experts and educators individually selected for each voyage, so that you know the stories behind all that you see.

Additional Amenities Onboard:

• All Oceanfront Accommodations
• Custom Glass Bottom Boat
• 1:1.2 Crew/ Guest Ratio
• Open-Seating Fine Dining Venues
• Masseuse, Heated Pool & Fitness Center
• Gift Shop, Library, Internet Café & Med Clinic

Cruise Holidays Package includes*:

• ALL DIVE & SHORE ZODIAC EXCURSIONS
• Use of Dive Tanks/Weights & Snorkeling Equipment
• Award-winning, hand-picked expedition team of seasoned Dive Masters, Oceanographers, Adventurers, Naturalists, Historians and Archeologists
• Enrichment lectures: Marine Biology, Cultural History, Geology, Archaeology & Ornithology
• Accommodations onboard the MV 'Clipper Odyssey'
• Pre Voyage Resort Accommodations, Gratuities & Transfers
• All known port & service fees*
• All onboard meals, gratuities, amenities & activities
• Beverages including standard bar drinks, soft drinks, juices & bottled water

*Does not include airfare, travel insurance, fuel surcharge of $20.00 pp per cruise night, onboard/land internet, phone, laundry fees or premium bar drinks, wines or champagne.

Voyage to Melanesia: Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon's and Papua New Guinea

19 Days, March 2 - 20, 2009  Special Fares From: $8,995.00 pp

Dive coral encrusted World War II wrecks and explore on-land memorials when you visit significant Allied and Japanese sites, including Million Dollar Point, Plum Pudding Island (where John F. Kennedy saved his crew on PT-109), Bougainville and Kairiru Island.

Highlights

• Famed Rom dance on Ambrym Island
• Dive over the sunken USS Calvin Coolidge "The Worlds Largest Accessible Wreck"
• Dive & visit WWII battle sites of Guadacanal, Blue Beach, JFK Island, Vella Lavella (airbase for the famed Black Sheep Squadron) and Iron Bottom Sound
• General Yamamoto's Bunker & remote Islands where Japanese soldiers surrendered as late as 1965
• Fire dance ceremony in Rabaul

EASTER Voyage to Micronesia - Papua New Guinea, Tabar Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Guam

17 days, April 9 - 26, 2009 Special Fares From: $8,495.00 pp

Papua New Guinea and remote Tabar Islands is a world steeped in culture and awash with rare endemic plants and wildlife. Cross the Equator into the Northern Hemisphere through the pristine atolls of Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. Dive the primeval lagoons of the ancient world of Nan Madol, where you may see Huma-Huma triggerfish, barracuda and moray eel.

Highlights

• Unparalleled Wreck Diving in Chuuk (Truk) site of largest WWII Japanese naval base 
• A visit to Nan Madol, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Birding tours in areas of prolific birdlife
• Diving with the Pacific green turtle in Pohnpei
• Visits with master Polynesian canoeists and mariners

Cruise Holidays Exclusive Offer: 2 for 1 Cruise Fare (BUY ONE GET ONE FREE)

• Book before 11/30/08 and save up to $5,395.00 per person*
• Single passenger requests: NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
• Group Travel Incentive Program for Group Leaders
• PLUS: CRUISE HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE: $100.00 pp shipboard credit

*Based on two passengers sharing category 4 cabin on the March 2-20 voyage to Melanesia, other taxes/surcharges pp apply. For new reservations in categories 1-4, 1st guest pays brochure price, 2nd guest travels FREE

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