Canada - the Mediterranean The Barmbek, 28-day voyages

Montreal, QC (Day 1); Valencia, Spain (12); Leghorn, Italy (14); Cadiz, Spain (17); Lisbon, Portugal (19); Montreal (28).

Passenger capacity: 8 Deadweight: 16,000 tons Containers: 1,600 Length: 169 m Speed: 20 knots Built: Germany, 2005 Owners: Wappen, German Officers & Crew: Int’l     Two twin-bedded cabins, side and forward facing, and four forward-facing single cabins, all located on the Passenger Deck, two decks below the Captain’s, and all consisting of a bedroom with a sitting area and bathroom with shower.       €120 - €131 pp per day one way voyages, depending on the duration. €2,950 per person, roundtrip.       There are no visa or vaccination requirements. The age limit is 75.

General Information and Reservations       Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. Some ships have an elevator on board, nevertheless passengers must be fully mobile and able to negotiate the stairs. Front views may be obstructed by the containers stowed on deck.       Self service laundry facilities are available. The electrical current is 220/50 AC. A two-prong round adapter and converter are needed for North American appliances. A steward will clean the cabin once a week, or more often if necessary.       A small onboard shop provides a limited selection of beverages, cigarettes and toiletries at duty free prices. Onboard expenses may be paid for with cash in €/US$. Tipping is at the passenger’s discretion; $3-$5 pp per day is recommended.       Telephone, fax and email connections are available through the Captain’s office.       The average port time is one day, and has been included in the number of days indicated above.

Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus €275 for port and vessel fees, is payable 70 days before departure. The fare may be paid for by check or wire (by exception only, credit cards may be accepted) in either the basic tariff currency, usually EUR (€), or USD/GBP/CAD at the prevailing exchange rate, subject to a final adjustment at the time the ticket is issued a few weeks before departure.       Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated return date, and visas must be obtained, depending on the citizenship and voyage. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance are required. The age limit is 79.       Cancellation fees are as follows: over 60 days, loss of deposit; 30-59 days, 50% of the fare. No refund will be made within 30 days of departure. To protect your investment, Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is highly recommended. Travelex Insurance packages, covering you from the moment you buy the policy - at no additional cost, are available to all our customers, worldwide, on our website page "Before You Sail".

We are most grateful for the support, including comments such as the following, which we have been receiving from our valued customers and club members as well as from the steamship lines and media over the years:

	"I have taken a number of trips on the lines listed and can say without hesitation they are all wonderful. I wish you much success in bringing together all the people who enjoy this type of travel." Carlita Malloch San Francisco, CA - Oct/93

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	"Dear Friends. Please find enclosed our U.S. cheque for a two-year renewal of our membership. We enjoy your style and information so very much and one day we hope to be on our way to some interesting destinations. With thanks." Nadine M. Beacock, Toronto, Canada - Apr/00

	"Q: It has always been my dream to take a long voyage on a cargo ship. Can you tell me if this is possible any more? - A: Maris in New York offers such voyages on a daily basis." Sunday Times London - July 1/01

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