Black Watch, Idyllic & Cultural Island Discovery ex Southampton to Colombo
- Departs Southampton, England
- 8th Jan 2021
- 80 nights
- Black Watch
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Prices from
NZ$22,377*
80 Night cruise sailing from Southampton to Colombo onboard Black Watch.
Black Watch is sleek, intimate and harks back to the days when cruise ships were revered for their style and charm. The ultimate home-from-home at sea; Black Watch is spacious with a friendly and familiar feel, and provides guests with a traditional cruise experience rather than gimmicks such as climbing walls and on board bumper cars. This is further enhanced by the ship's attentive staff who strive to offer Fred. Olsen's renowned personal service and remember the important things, such as your name, your favourite tipple and how you like your breakfast.
Having undergone a thorough refurbishment in late 2016, Black Watch features a selection of stylish suites and rooms, restaurants and spacious public rooms that provide up to 804 guests with everything needed for a comfortable, enjoyable and stress-free holiday, while retaining the elegant style of a traditional cruise ship.
Highlights of this cruise:
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool is one of Britain's most iconic and interesting cities, and famously home to the Cavern Club and The Beatles.
Liverpool - a former European Capital of Culture - is globally-renowned for its music, arts, culture and diverse architecture, and attracts visitors from around the globe.
A busy port city, Liverpool is also known for its historic waterfront district and Albert Dock, where some of the city's best known galleries and museums can be found. The Tate Gallery, International Slavery Museum and 'The Beatles Story' exhibition are easily found on foot, and sit alongside the largest collection of Grade One listed buildings in the UK, including the iconic Liver Building and a number of structures associated with the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
Leixões (for Oporto), Portugal
A short journey from Leixões takes you into the heart of Oporto, with its fortress-like Cathedral and the Baroque Church of Clérigos. Head to the historic Ribeira District, where the narrow, cobbled lanes wind their way down to the Douro River. Don’t forget to visit one of the many wine cellars for a taste of the tipple named after the city, Port. On the ground floor of the Museu Romantico is the Port Wine Institute, where port is served with great ceremony.
Oporto sits deep in the gorge of the River Douro and on the riverside – dominated by the two-level Luis I bridge – it’s possible to look up at the narrow old town streets climbing out of the valley. Pastel-fronted houses with red-tiled roofs line the streets, mixed with neo-classical buildings and wonderful baroque churches. Dominating the centre of the city is the fortress-like Cathedral, which is worth visiting for the views alone.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Sophisticated Santa Cruz - Tenerife's capital - is built around boulevards and wide avenues that link elegant squares and parks. Well-preserved buildings feature in the old town, including the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 18th century Palacio de Carta, which has impressive Baroque and neoclassical features. Recently redesigned by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, the city’s largest square, Plaza de España, is a pleasant spot to lose a few hours. Lively beaches such as Playa de Las Americas are within easy reach of Santa Cruz too.
Bridgetown, Barbados
With its balmy climate, buzzing atmosphere, glorious azure waters and incredible beaches, Bridgetown is a tropical city that epitomises paradise. There is rarely a dull day in the capital and largest city of Barbados. This very British Caribbean island is a favourite with tourists; the city’s streets are lined with shops, boutiques, street vendors, bars and places to eat – there is always something to do. Broad Street, the main street of Bridgetown is often packed with welcoming locals. It's easy to see why Barbados is known as Little England given Bridgetown’s Georgian houses, the horse-racing track, Parliament Square, and a statue of Nelson.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Island
Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, and a sun-drenched paradise. With pristine beaches and clear, turquoise sea, Grand Turk is a haven for diving, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, boat cruises or simply relaxing in the sun. The island is dotted with the remains of salt ponds and windmills from the island’s sea salt industry, active from the 17th to 20th century.
Havana, Cuba
Havana, the capital city, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba, is famed for its colonial history and vibrant culture.The city is home to exquisite Spanish colonial architecture, classic American cars, irresistible rhythms of mambo and a confusing jigsaw of grand avenues and cobbled streets.
Papeete, French Polynesia
Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Its very name conjures up images of Gauguin paintings, palm trees, golden beaches and blue seas, and this near-perfect Polynesian island does not disappoint.
Noumea, New Caledonia
Often described as the ‘St Tropez of the Pacific’, the French controlled territory of New Caledonia combines a wonderful Pacific climate with European inspired culture and heritage.
An easy-going city spread out over a large peninsula, Noumea – New Caledonia's capital – is surrounded by pretty bays and lagoons, and offers something to please every visitor. There are some excellent museums, including the City Museum, the National Museum of New Caledonia – which has a fine collection of Melanesian and Kanak artefacts – the Geological Museum and the Maritime History Museum. The latter celebrates three millennia of seafaring, and includes displays of finds from ships wrecked on the coral reefs.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia is one of the world's most exciting, must-see modern cities. Home to the famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House – two of the most iconic cityscapes on Earth – the capital of New South Wales has a visual wow factor that most other cities can only dream of. Defined by the rugged Pacific coastline that surrounds it, Sydney is a timeless, cosmopolitan metropolis that is easy to fall in love with. The imposing Darling Harbour, plus the smaller Circular Quay Port are the hubs of waterside life, with the revered Royal Botanic Garden nearby.
Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
On the surface, Surabaya – Indonesia’s second city, situated on the northeast coast of Java Island – is just another of Asia’s sprawling, modern metropolises, with its busy port and thriving commercial districts, impressive cityscape of soaring skyscrapers and futuristic architecture, vast shopping malls and artisan markets selling trendy street foods and the latest must-haves. Take time to dig a little deeper though and you’ll soon realise there’s much more to this incredible city. Surabaya is known as the ‘City of Heroes’, in recognition of the major role it played in the National Revolution between 1945-1950, and the iconic Majapahit Hotel – where nationalists famously tore away the blue strip from the Dutch flag in 1945 – is a must-visit site.
Singapore, Singapore
Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, this dynamic city-state is the perfect cocktail of culture, cruising, arts and architecture. This global financial centre with a tropical climate and multicultural population is passionately working towards its dream of a ‘City in a Garden’.
Getting around Singapore is a fairly rapid affair, thanks to one of the world’s most efficient and widespread public transport systems. Its colonial core centres on the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, and its multitude of Corinthian columns. The 19th century red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, allegedly houses one of Buddha's teeth.
The concrete that once dominated the city skyline is slowly being replaced by ‘green skyscrapers’, which look more like living ecosystems than office buildings. Visitors stepping out of the centre will find walking trails, treetop bridges, indigenous wildlife and the city's green jewel, the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Singapore Botanic Gardens.
A tantalizing selection of food sold from street markets is dotted around the city. Food is taken very seriously: from cheap street fare to Michelin-starred dining, Singaporean foodies will happily queue for it. Of course, for sheer elegance, nothing beats a Singapore Sling in the Raffles Hotel.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The port city of Colombo is rich with colonial heritage, religions, races and cultures. With a population of over 4.5 million people, Colombo is a bustling, fascinating and noisy city. It combines Dutch and British colonial buildings, with Buddhist temples, Islamic mosques, Christian churches, and modern gleaming skyscrapers. The impressive Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, is worth uncovering and it borders the sprawling Viharamahadevi Park, home to a giant Buddha. The narrow cobbled streets of Pettah, the main bazaar district, are full of shops and street markets selling an amazing array of goods at bargain prices. There are plenty of places to eat, from small shops selling pancakes to coffee shops and upmarket restaurants.
| Cruise Itinerary |
| Date |
Activity |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 08/01/21 |
Southampton, England |
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Late Night |
| 09/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 10/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 11/01/21 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
EarlyAM |
EarlyPM |
| 12/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 13/01/21 |
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal |
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LatePM |
| 14/01/21 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
EarlyPM |
Late Night |
| 15/01/21 |
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands |
EarlyAM |
EarlyPM |
| 16/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 17/01/21 |
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| 18/01/21 |
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| 19/01/21 |
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| 20/01/21 |
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| 21/01/21 |
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| 22/01/21 |
Bridgetown, Barbados |
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LatePM |
| 23/01/21 |
St Johns, Antigua & Barbuda |
EarlyPM |
LatePM |
| 24/01/21 |
Road Town, British Virgin Islands |
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| 25/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 26/01/21 |
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos |
EarlyAM |
Late Night |
| 27/01/21 |
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| 28/01/21 |
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| 29/01/21 |
Havana, Cuba |
EarlyAM |
Late Night |
| 30/01/21 |
At sea |
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| 31/01/21 |
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| 01/02/21 |
Colon Panama |
EarlyPM |
Late Night |
| 02/02/21 |
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| 03/02/21 |
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| 04/02/21 |
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
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Late Night |
| 05/02/21 |
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| 06/02/21 |
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| 07/02/21 |
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| 08/02/21 |
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| 09/02/21 |
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| 10/02/21 |
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| 11/02/21 |
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| 12/02/21 |
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| 13/02/21 |
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| 14/02/21 |
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands |
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| 15/02/21 |
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| 16/02/21 |
Fakarava, French Polynesia |
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| 17/02/21 |
Papeete, Tahiti |
LateAM |
Late Night |
| 18/02/21 |
Raiatea, French Polynesia |
EarlyAM |
Late Night |
| 19/02/21 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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| 20/02/21 |
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| 21/02/21 |
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| 22/02/21 |
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| 23/02/21 |
Date Line Crossing |
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| 24/02/21 |
Nuku'alofa, Tonga Islands |
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| 25/02/21 |
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| 26/02/21 |
Savusavu Fiji |
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| 27/02/21 |
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| 28/02/21 |
Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
EarlyAM |
LatePM |
| 01/03/21 |
Noumea, New Caledonia |
EarlyAM |
EarlyPM |
| 02/03/21 |
At sea |
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| 03/03/21 |
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| 04/03/21 |
Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| 05/03/21 |
Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| 06/03/21 |
Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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LatePM |
| 07/03/21 |
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| 08/03/21 |
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia |
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| 09/03/21 |
Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
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| 10/03/21 |
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| 11/03/21 |
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| 12/03/21 |
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| 13/03/21 |
Albany, Western Australia |
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| 14/03/21 |
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| 15/03/21 |
Perth (Fremantle), WA Australia |
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| 16/03/21 |
At sea |
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| 17/03/21 |
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| 18/03/21 |
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| 19/03/21 |
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| 20/03/21 |
Surabaya, Indonesia |
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| 21/03/21 |
Semarang, Indonesia |
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| 22/03/21 |
At sea |
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| 23/03/21 |
Singapore, Singapore |
LatePM |
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| 24/03/21 |
Singapore, Singapore |
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LatePM |
| 25/03/21 |
At sea |
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| 26/03/21 |
Pulau Weh (Sabang) Indonesia |
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LatePM |
| 27/03/21 |
At sea |
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| 28/03/21 |
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| 29/03/21 |
Colombo Sri Lanka |
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Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise line's discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.
