Memphis, New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Combine the easy-going rhythms and colourful culture of the Deep South with a seven night cruise to vibrant Key West and the beautiful Bahamas.
Key West
New Orleans, Louisiana
Beale Street, Memphis
Smathers Beach, Key West
Typical Bahamas beach house
The Bahamas
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Memphis.
Fly to Memphis where you will be transferred to your hotel for three nights.
DAY 2 to 3: Memphis.
Enjoy free time to explore this fascinating city. Take time to vist Gracelands the home of Elvis Presley. The Heartbreak Hotel is adjacent and famous for its themed bedrooms. Downtown is a mix of Jazz and other music on Beale Street. Sun records where Elvis first recorded is worth a visit as is the fantastic Memphis Zoo where there is a Panda exhibit. The Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King was assignated is now the Civil Rights Museum and is a historical and moving experience.
DAY 4: Memphis - New Orleans.
You will be transferred to Memphis Central Station today for your AMTRAK journey to New Orleans. On arrival in New Orleans you will be transferred to your hotel for three nights.
DAY 5 to 6: New Orleans.
Two full days to explore the birthplace of jazz and home of the Mardi Gras. New Orleans is a lively, colourful city with a distinctly French feel. Why not take an optional city tour and you will see the French Quarter, including St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. Be sure to take in the Garden District to admire its stately mansions. If there is time experience the Algiers Ferry on the iconic Mississippi River.
DAY 7: New Orleans.
Today you will be transferred to your cruise ship, Carnival Conquest, for embarkation. (L, D)
DAY 8: At sea.
(B, L, D)
DAY 9: Key West, Florida.
Key West is known as the 'Conch Republic' and is a vibrant island with colourful bars and a lively 'Caribbean' atmosphere. Join an optional excursion to visit Hemingway's house, to see original manuscripts and many of his famed six-toed cats. Whilst on the island, sample its culinary treasures, such as conch salad and the world-famous Key Lime pie. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Freeport, Bahamas.
Freeport is the lively resort centre of Grand Bahama Island offering great shopping opportunities in Port Lucaya Marketplace, where duty-free treasures can be found from around the world. For those who wish to venture further afield, the eastern and western ends of the island offer up serene and quaint hideaways. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Nassau, Bahamas.
The capital of the Bahamas, is also one of the most popular ports in the Caribbean. An idyllic place with stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you'll leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful memories. (B, L, D)
DAY 12 to 13: At sea.
(B, L, D)
DAY 14: New Orleans - UK.
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK. (B)
DAY 15: Home landing in the UK.
Accommodation on Tour
Memphis: Crowne Plaza; New Orleans: Sheraton.
Your Holiday Map
Memphis, New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Carnival Conquest
Interior twin cabin, Carnival Conquest
Twin outside cabin, Carnival Conquest
Balcony cabin, Carnival Conquest
Platinum Dining Room, Carnival Conquest
Golden dining room, Carnival Conquest
Monet Restaurant, Carnival Conquest
Henri's Dance Club, Carnival Conquest
Gauguin's Sports Bar, Carnival Conquest
Cezanne Restaurant, Carnival Conquest
Blues Piano Bar, Carnival Conquest
Seaside Theatre, Carnival Conquest
Ebony Lounge, Carnival Conquest
Azure Swimming Pool, Carnival Conquest
Toulouse-Lautrec Main Lounge, Carnival Conquest
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Carnival Conquest
With something for everyone, Carnival Conquest is crammed with fun-filled activities, vibrant amenities, mouth-watering eateries, and all manner of lively entertainment - from its all-action City Sports Park and immense choice of bars and lounges to its Broadway style theatre and Tahiti casino. Offering a fantastic choice of stylish accommodation, Carnival Conquest provides accommodation for up to 2974 passengers in bright, spacious and comfortable cabins and is undeniably a spectacular floating resort.
Public Rooms & Facilities
3 swimming pools (2 with retractable roof); 5 whirlpools; 3 pool bars; two-tiered Monet and Renoir restaurants; Cezanne Buffet Restaurant with Mongolian Wok, Pizzeria and Sky BBQ Grill; The Point Steakhouse; Fish & Chips bar; Café Fans; Degas Aft Lounge; Alfred's bar; Blues Piano bar; Vincent's Bar; Latour wine bar; Henri's bar club; Impressions Bar; Gaugin's Sports Bar; Spa Carnival with sauna, steam rooms, massage room, fitness centre and fitness studio; jogging track; mini golf; sports courts; Toulouse-Lautrec main lounge; Club O2; Seaside Theatre; Tahiti casino; Impressionist Boulevard shops; card room; library; photo and art galleries; lifts.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. Meals are served in the Monet and Renoir Dining Rooms and usually include a whole range of dining choices including delicious international and American cuisine. The main dining room operates Carnival's 'Your Time Dining' so you can arrive for dinner any time between 5.45pm and 9.30pm and will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Alternatively, choose between the early (6pm) or late (8.15pm) fixed seating times and your table will be waiting for you when you arrive. Other dining options include the Cezanne Buffet Restaurant with Mongolian Wok, Pizzeria and Sky BBQ Grill, The Point Steakhouse (at a charge) or the Fish & Chips bar.
Cabins
All cabins have twin beds; air-conditioning/climate control; satellite TV; telephone; safety deposit box; 24-hour room service and private bathroom. Your holiday price includes a category 4A inside cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
4A Twin inside cabin lower deck
6A Twin outside cabin lower deck with picture window
8A Twin outside cabin middle/upper deck with private balcony
Tipping
All gratuities to cabin stewards, restaurant waiters and your bus boy are included in the price of your holiday. A 15% service charge is automatically added to all on board bar purchases.
Memphis, New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise 13 nights
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Memphis, New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise 13 nights
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| 30 Jul 2012 | Birmingham |
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| 30 Jul 2012 | London Gatwick |
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| 30 Jul 2012 | London Heathrow |
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| 30 Jul 2012 | Manchester |
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Memphis, New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Price from £1649.00
What's Included
- Flights UK - Memphis; New Orleans - UK
- Accommodation in a twin room with private facilities in hotels and as per cruise ship details
- Meals Room only in hotels; full board on cruise ship
- Porterage on cruise ship (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airports, hotels, Amtrak station and cruise ship
- All local, port and airport taxes
Cruise Highlights
- Memphis
- Amtrak train to New Orleans
- New Orleans
- Key West
- Freeport
- Nassau
Departures from
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
Departures between
30 Jul 2012 to 26 Nov 2012
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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