Bentours and Hurtigruten Australia announce early booking discount

Hurtigruten Australia have announced their “Explorer Early Booking Discount” promotion on majority of their expedition cruises for 2017/18 & 19 – offering an amazing saving of A$900 // NZ$958 per person.

Available on all new bookings made from 07 November until the 31 December 2016, for departures between 01 January 2017 to 31 March 2019.

Connect with your inner explorer and set sail for destinations like Antarctica, Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Brazil, Peru, Chile and Trans-Atlantic voyages. A selection of expedition ships are available, including the MS Fram, MS Spitsbergen and MS Midnatsol.

Sealink’s super ferry for Sydney Harbour

SeaLink Travel Group has welcomed into Sydney the arrival of its largest and fastest catamaran ferry. The commuter ferry join’s the Captain Cook Cruises fleet and will help meet a growing demand for services on Sydney Harbour.

MV Capricornian Sunrise is one of five Capricornian class vessels owned by SeaLink. The 400-passenger vessel is equipped with four jet engines and is not only fast, efficient and reliable but is extremely maneuverable with three boarding points, allowing for rapid embarking and disembarking of passengers.

According to SeaLink Travel Group, Managing Director, Jeff Ellison, “MV Capricornian Sunrise will add capacity to the existing Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Harbour fleet and allow us to accommodate more passengers on our Watson’s Bay, Manly, White Bay and Parramatta to city services, which have quadrupled in numbers over the last year.”

Family River Cruises in Europe – Uniworld

Kids Cruise at HALF PRICE on Uniworld’s 8-day Castles Along the Rhine luxury family river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam on select 2017 departures. Step into the pages of a storybook in a land of forests and fairy tales. Embark on an all -inclusive 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the River Empress , including all meals and unlimited beverages onboard, 6 days of hosted excursions, two dedicated Family Hosts, interactive onboard activities and more! Priced from $14,999 for a family of four and available for departure 12 July 2017. For more information call 1300 780 231 or visit uniworld.com

Sydney to Honolulu – Creative Cruising

Receive BONUS onboard credit of US$100 per twin share stateroom when you book Creative Cruising’s 18-night New Zealand, Tahiti & Hawaii Cruise deal by 16 November 2016. Included in the deal is a 17-night cruise on board Radiance of the Seas departing from Sydney only to Honolulu, main meals, entertainment and gratuities onboard, 1-night post cruise accommodation in Honolulu, a one-way economy class airfare from Honolulu to Sydney flying Hawaiian Airlines, airport transfer and more. Priced from $3,679 per person. Cruise departs on 18 April  2017. Conditions apply please see www.creativecruising.com.au or call 1300 362 599 for more information.

Best of Portugal – Trafalgar

Save $252.50 per person on Trafalgar’s 11-day Best of Portugal guided holiday when booked and paid in full by 15 December 2016. Let the melancholic trill of the Portuguese Fado Guitar follow you from Lisbon through to the ornate Oporto and the sun-soaked beaches of Vilamoura. Wander the medieval cities of Obidos, Évora and Guimarães, enjoying a delicious ‘pasteis de nata’ or two along the way. Priced from $2,272.50 per person, twin-share and available for departure 29 Mar –25 Oct 2017. For more information or a further selection of Trafalgar’s simply the best Europe trips visit www.trafalgar.com or call Trafalgar on 1800 002 006(toll-free).

Irish Elegance – Insight Vacations

Fly for $699 with Insight Vacations on all 2017 Europe & Britain tours of 15 days or less when booked by 30 November 2016. Ever dreamed of staying in a castle? The 8-day Irish Elegance escorted journey showcases the very best sights and scenery of Ireland, and includes a magnificent night at the distinguished Ashford Castle. Included is an expert Insight Tour Director, travel in Business Class coach, porterage, airport transfers and more. Priced from $3,574 (including flights) per person twin share and available for departures between 16 April – 01 October 2017. For full terms and conditions visit insightvacations.com or call 1300 727 767.

Outback Adventure – AAT King

Save up to $1200 per couple on AAT Kings’ 15-day Outback Adventure First Choice Guided Holiday when booked and paid in full by 28 November 2016. Discover the Australian Outback on a journey from Adelaide, through the Red Centre to Darwin, and witness the stunning beauty of Australia’s vast varied landscapes. Included in the package is an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, quality accommodation, travel by luxury coach, airport transfers, and more. Priced from $5,175 per person (including discount), twin share and available for departure 1 April 2017. For more information or to book call 1300 556 100 or visit aatkings.com *Conditions Apply

Asia Earlybird – Busabout

Book with Busabout and save 15% off all Asia 2017/2018 trips. Asia is an explosion of the senses. Feel the sandy beaches, listen to myths; see towering temples, smell the rich incense, and taste both the delicious and strange. From Thai’s island party’s and the vivacious Hanoi, all the way to the epic Angkor Wat and incredible UNESCO sights, Busabout’s new Asia trips suit all budgets and tastes. To book call 1300 287 226 and quote promocode EBASIA, valid until 21 December 2016. For more information and a range of other Europe trips on sale visit http://www.busabout.com/.

City to Slopes – Contiki

Save from $476* per person on Contiki’s NEW and improved Winter 12-day Japan City to Slopes trip when booked by 22 November 2016. Sushi, saki, and slopes, this experience will take you from the city to the mountains and back again. Relax in a traditional Onsen, explore the Tsukiji Fish Markets in Tokyo, eat teppanyaki, ride a bullet train, and spend some time at one of Japan’s premier ski resorts. Priced from $4,293* per person including discount and available for travel 7 Jan 2017- 2 May 2018 *Conditions Apply. For more information visit www.contiki.com or phone 1300 266 845.