7th Annual Mediterranean Cruise

South of France-Italy

October 16-24, 2010                              

Sail in/out of Barcelona to

Naples/Capri…Rome…Florence/Pisa…Nice…Provence

Price Includes

·         7 nights accommodations on our first class ship
·         All meals on board (20 meals)
·         Most above amenities of the ship while on board

Added Value when you book with Singles Travel Company’s group........

·         Coordinated single get-togethers throughout the week

·         Past and new Singles Travel Company travelers from our years of past cruises and trips

·         Dining together each night at tables reserved for our group of singles only

·         Dancing and socializing with our singles group

·         Roommate matching to avoid the single supplement

·         Singles Social Director Host (restrictions apply)

·         Meeting new and fun single friends……and so much more!!! 

Cruise Itinerary  - Click here to download (pdf)

Pre-night Barcelona package- fly out Friday, Oct. 15-arrive into Barcelona Oct 16
Cruise only-fly out Saturday, Oct. 16-arrive into Barcelona Oct. 17. 

Day	Ports of Call	Arrive	Depart
Sun Oct. 17	Barcelona, Spain	Embarkation	7:00 p.m.
Mon Oct.18	Cruising
Tue Oct. 19	Naples/Capri, Italy	7:00 a.m.	7:00 p.m.
Wed Oct. 20	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	7:00 a.m.	7:00 p.m.
Thu Oct. 21	Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy	7:00 a.m.	7:00 p.m.
Fri Oct. 22	Nice (Villefrance), France	7:00 a.m.	7:00 p.m.
Sat Oct. 23	Provence (Toulon), France	7:00 a.m.	5:00 p.m.
Sun Oct. 24	Barcelona, Spain	6:00 a.m.	Debarkation

Shore excursions to cities are available at an additional cost.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice per the cruise line.

Port Descriptions (In Brief- includes some optional tours that may be offered by the cruise line at an additional cost)

 Barcelona, Spain
Join us for our prenight in Barcelona to see the main sites and history of this city.                Barcelona is located in the northeastern part of the country, 90 miles south of the French border. People from all around the world enjoy visiting this city for its individuality, cultural interest and physical beauty. When Hans Christian Andersen visited in 1862, he remarked that Barcelona was the "Paris of Spain." The city is a major cultural center with a fascinating history.

 Naples/Capri, Italy
Naples is not only picturesque, it's also one of the world's greatest cultural centers, filled with extraordinary works of art and architecture in the classical Greek and Roman styles. Several interesting tours are available of the city itself and the fascinating places that lie just outside of Naples.

 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Civitavecchia is the gateway to all the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it's the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon or St. Peter's Basilica that sparks your interest and intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime's worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites. Depending on traffic, the drive from Civitavecchia to Rome takes approximately 1 and 1/2 hour.

 Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Livorno, in the Tuscan region of Italy, is ideally located for exploring some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Florence and Pisa. Florence is most noted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Highlights include impressive piazzas and an incomparable 15th-century skyline - sure to offer charm and an unforgettable experience to any visitor.

 Nice (Villefranche), France
Villefranche is your gateway to the one-of-a-kind French Riviera, home to Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice. Shaded by jagged mountains touching deep blue shores, Villefranche offers sunny beaches, sophisticated resort cities, quaint red-roofed villages and spectacular views.

 Provence (Marseilles), France
Toulon is France's exciting naval epicenter. Bobbing sailboats dot its busy harbor. On land you'll find tons of maritime museums, ancient fortresses and a fair share of sailors. And in true French fashion you'll also find plenty of stylish spots for shopping and lunching. But what really makes this seaport so special is its proximity to glitzy Saint-Tropez and the Côte d'Azur.

Barcelona, the South of France and Italy………a great cruise destination!     

Barcelona Pre Night Fri, Oct. 15--Fly out today to join us on the Oct 16 pre-night in Barcelona.
Sat, Oct. 16—Arrival into Barcelona for our group pre night- includes group dinner, hotel night, breakfast, Barcelona city sightseeing tour, and transfer to our ship.

Cruise Only

Saturday, Oct. 16               USA to Barcelona, Spain
Depart USA for your overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain for cruise only.

Sunday, Oct. 17               Barcelona, Spain    Sails at 7pm
After arriving in Barcelona, transfer to the cruise pier to board the ship. The afternoon is free to explore the ship at your leisure.  Our ship sails at 7pm this evening and we will have a planned get-together this evening.                          

Monday, Oct. 18                Day at Sea
Enjoy a fun day at sea to relax and savor the many amenities of our floating resort. Go swimming or just relax on a chaise lounge on the deck.  Take part in on board activities offered by the cruise line and meet with your fellow travel companions for a day to explore the ship!  Work out in the fitness room, get a massage, play caWork out in the fitness room, get a massage, play cards!

Tuesday, Oct. 19                 Naples/Capri, Italy   7am-7pm
Here we visit the most charming areas of southern Italy!  Stroll the quaint streets of Sorrento, or visit the ruins of Pompeii, a civilization destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvious in ancient times.  Maybe visit the Isle of Capri- an island built on top of an island and  you can also visit the famed "Blue Grotto", a cave where the sunlight shines in such a way as to create a crystal like reflection on the blue waters.  Above Capri is AnaCapri, where delightful shopping, restaurants and panoramic views await visitors.   

Wednesday, Oct. 20        Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy   7am-7pm 
Today enjoy optional excursions into classical Rome.  You’ll have a choice of many tours including the famed Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and more. Enjoy free time to visit Vatican City and see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.  Experience the history of this great city! 

Thursday, Oct. 21           Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy  7am-7pm   
Enjoying the optional excursions into Florence and Pisa is a must today!  See historical Florence and the Accademia Museum –home of the famed statue of David.  Visit the Church of Santa Croce, known as Italy’s Westminster Abbey, where all of the Italian monarchy is buried.  Visit the legendary leaning tower of Pisa.                 

Friday, Oct. 22                    Villefranche (Nice), France   7am-7pm 
Today the incomparable French Riviera!  Optional shore excursions include an excursion to visit the palace of Monaco and the famed casino of Monte Carlo.  Drive along the Middle Corniche Road and see the pine-studded peninsula of St. Jean Cap Ferrat and the medieval village of Eze.  Explore some of the stunning beaches of Nice and St. Tropez, you have a full day to savor the Riviera's charms.               

Saturday, Oct. 23             Provence (Toulon) France    7am-5pm
For the perfect photo op, take a cable car to the peak of Mont Faron. Or visit the Mémorial du Débarquement en Provence, a museum that houses an interesting collection of World War II memorabilia.

Sunday, Oct. 24                   Barcelona, Spain    6am
This morning we disembark the cruise ship.  Those returning home today can be transferred back to the airport with the cruise line transfer if they wish (price listed below).  Make your flight out after 10:00am.

Some of the tours and sightseeing information offered in the cruise itinerary are optional excursions offered at an additional price by the cruise line and are subject to their changes. You can also arrange some trips on your own in the ports that others in the group might want to do together.

PRICE

Double Occupancy, per person (Below)                Single Occupancy(Below)
(We can match you with a roommate)

$480.00      Inside cabin                                                           single occupancy-$940.00
$660.00      Oceanview (window)                                            single occupancy-$1299.00
$860.00      Balcony                                                                  single occupancy-$1699.00

ADD---$ 159.00   Port charges to above rates per person
ADD---$   94.13  Government taxes to above rates per person

 Airfare- Flights are into and out of Barcelona (BCN).  For arrival flights into Barcelona, arrive by 3pm at the latest (earlier is better!). For departure flights-make flights after 10:00am from Barcelona airport.
Transfers-$30.00 each way ($60 for roundtrip) transfers through the cruise line, for dates of cruise only.

 Pre cruise night in Barcelona-October 16 (Fly Friday, Oct 15, arriving Saturday, Oct 16)-includes:
Saturday, Oct 16- dinner & hotel overnight in Barcelona
Sunday, Oct 17-breakfast, city sightseeing tour of Barcelona and transfer to the ship prior 

$299       Per person, double occupancy-includes dinner party, hotel, breakfast, city tour, transfer to ship
$439       Room to yourself- includes dinner party, hotel, breakfast, city tour, transfer

 ** PLEASE NOTE:  We hold the above group rates for our groups, but once they are sold out from our group allotment the price can go higher per the cruise line. You must sign up early to get these group rates.  Price is based on availability at time of booking.  Waiting to sign up can result in a higher price per the cruise line. Due to the group policy at RCCL, we only have a limited time to sell our group rates.  Please sign up by late spring/early summer to get our group rates before the rates go up.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended.  We will send you a travel insurance pamphlet with your cruise payment deposit receipt.  Please review it and sign up directly with the insurance company.
Embarkation starts at 4pm Sunday, October 17.
Price does not  include airfare, passport, insurance, transfers, shore excursions, tips to staff on the ship and to guides on tours, items of a personal nature, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, medical services, etc.
Valid passports are required for travel and should be valid up to 6 months after the cruise date. Non U.S. citizens are responsible for consulting your local consulate regarding necessary passports/visas for entry and boarding.
More info- Your final documents will have more cruise information and you can go to www.Royalcaribbean.com for more info also. There are 2 formal evenings –jackets for males; ladies in cocktail attire. Other evenings are resort wear such as slacks and collared shirts for men and nice, casual wear for ladies. Daytime wear is casual and comfortable for touring/shopping.
Fine Print – Mediterranean Cruise October 16-24, 2010 
Your payment of the required deposit or full payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in the fine print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions. Per the cruise line all itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice and shore excursions offered will be at the discretion of the cruise line.
Fuel surcharges can be added any time by the cruise line-approximately $10 per day, per person. Ships' Registry: Bahamas.

Deposits are due now (spring/ early summer) for our low group ratesummer) for our low group rates.
Deposit    $ 250 for a double cabin and $500 for a single occupancy cabin is due with your reservation with the reservation form. 
Final payments are due 80 days prior to cruise. Credit cards or check (payable to Travel Advisors) are accepted.
Cancellation Fees and Refunds     All cancellations must be in writing.  For any cancellations made 91 days or more prior to departure date of trip, a full refund of the trip deposit will be provided, less a $50 cancellation service fee that will be charged to your credit card.  For any cancellations 90 days or less prior to the trip date, no refund will be provided.  After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy and/ or the cruise line if purchased through the cruise line operator.

Travel insurance is highly recommended!

Download full Terms and Conditions (PDF)

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