Voyages of Discovery
Cruise in classic comfort aboard mv Voyager and travel with some distinguished guest speakers who will add rare insight to the places we visit. Built for global cruising, Discovery is large enough to sail the worlds great oceans, yet small enough to reach those less-frequented places.
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Voyages of Discovery Overview
Cruise in classic comfort aboard mv Voyager and travel with some distinguished guest speakers who will add rare insight to the places they visit. Built for global cruising, Voyager is large enough to sail the world's great oceans, yet small enough to reach those less-frequented places.
Voyages of Discovery Ships
The 15,000-ton mv Voyager was refurbished in 2011. The vessel retains its handsome, classic exterior profile, but now features every modern safety feature and amenity.
At 540 passengers - small in comparison to today's mega liners - Voyager is big enough for cruising to faraway places yet small enough to enter remote harbors that larger vessels must pass by. Facilities include all oceanview cabins and suites, equipped with televisions and built-in hairdryers; three restaurants; five elegant lounges; a well-stocked library; modern health club and beauty center; a swimming pool; two Jacuzzis; and duty-free boutiques. Senior officers are Scandinavian, British and Dutch; the cruise staff is American and European; while the service staff - perhaps the ship's biggest asset - is from the Philippines.
Voyages of Discovery Destinations
Founded in 2002 by recognized travel industry entrepreneur, Gerry Herrod, Voyages of Discovery (Discovery World Cruises) offers cruise vacations to exotic destinations at affordable prices. During the Winter months, the mv Voyager calls at ports in South America, Antarctica, South Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, India and Red Sea. During the summer months, she sails to ports in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Aegean, Black Sea, Northern Africa, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltics and Iceland.
Voyages of Discovery Accommodations
Cabins on Voyager are tastefully furbished to provide maximum space and comfort and are fully equipped with private facilities, television, air-conditioning, hairdryer and personal safe.
The ship provides cabins and suites sleeping 1 to 3 passengers. The cabins have twin beds or a double bed, and some cabins have upper berths which can be folded away when not required. The maximum number of lower berths is 556.
Voyages of Discovery Dining
Dining onboard is always a special event and on mv Voyager you will experience new levels of gastronomic delight. From breakfast through to midnight snacks you will be impressed by the choice and quality of the superb food their chefs have prepared and by the friendly, attentive service of the stewards.
BREAKFAST
Full breakfast will be served in the Restaurant or "al fresco" on the Sun Deck. Seating basis is open. Continental breakfast is also available in your cabin.
LUNCH
Lunch is taken on an open seating basis in the Restaurant or "al fresco" on the Sun Deck.
DINNER
Dinner is served in the Restaurant. You may dine anytime you choose between 6:15pm and 8:15pm. Occasionally - for example, when in the Land of the Midnight Sun there will be the chance to dine "al fresco" on the Sun Deck.
Voyages of Discovery Kids & Teens
Voyages of Discovery does not have a dedicated Children's Program.
Voyages of Discovery Onboard Activities & Entertainment
Voyages of Discovery was awarded the 2006 and 2007 "Best Value" in the Specialty Cruises category from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society. The line was also voted winner of the Favourite Niche Cruise Line at the British Travel Agent Awards 2007.
The moment you step on board mv Voyager, you'll feel a genuine warmth in the welcome of her crew and staff.
The Captain is supported by a team of Officers from Europe and over 200 friendly international crew members. Cabin and restaurant staff hail predominantly from the Philippines. Renowned for their high standards, you'll be the first to appreciate their courteousness and their attentive levels of service. In addition to the experienced cruise staff and the company of the guest speakers, you'll also enjoy the talents of a highly accomplished team of musicians and entertainers.
Together, they'll ensure that your time aboard Voyager is as rewarding and enjoyable as can be. As well as the wonderful places you'll travel to, Voyager is a destination unto herself. Whether you prefer relaxing in a quiet corner, dancing, keeping fit and treating yourself to a massage, or dining out, life on board Voyager will keep you as busy or as relaxed as you like.
Entertainment
Voyages of Discovery deliberately avoids much of the razzmatazz that is sometimes associated with cruising, but provides instead a low-key program of quality entertainment. In the evenings, take in a show, then dance to the ship's orchestra in the Lounge, relax over a quiet drink in the bar, dance away the excess pounds in the Night Club!
During days at sea there will be a program of informative talks, visits to the Bridge, art classes, films and music recitals; you might prefer to select a book from the library and relax on deck, enjoy a board game, visit the gym or pamper yourself in the new health and beauty centre; you might prefer to do nothing but watch the world sail by. The choice is yours.
Health, Fitness & Beauty
The fully equipped health and beauty centre and gym offer clear views over the stern of the ship. With modern exercise equipment, men's and women's saunas, hairdresser and treatment room for facials and massage, it has all you need to pamper yourself and indulge your senses.
For further relaxation there are two open-air jacuzzis outside the beauty salon. There will also be gentle daily exercise classes either on deck or in the aerobics area of the gym.
A Host of Distinguished Guest Speakers
To enhance the value of your time ashore and keep you entertained and informed during your time on board, all cruises will offer a carefully planned program of talks and lectures.
There will be a series of highly-acclaimed illustrated talks given by experienced cruise staff and port lecturers on the places you'll visit. These talks are informal and informative - not aimed at those with a specialist or academic interest - and will appeal to all those who wish to have more knowledge of the places they will visit.
Guest Speakers
On all cruises there will be additional guest speakers who will give more in-depth talks on their own particular areas of expertise, sometimes connected with the destinations of the cruise, sometimes of more general interest. All have been invited for their special ability to entertain as well as inform. Voyager welcomes two or three guest speakers on every sailing as well as specialists in other areas of interest such as art and photography, who will give classes for those who wish to participate.
Past guest lectures include Teams from Mayo Clinic and BBC History Magazine.
Full details of Voyages of Discovery guest speakers will be sent to you prior to departure.
Shore Excursions
Excursions on shore will be a highlight of your cruise. A comprehensive excursion guide will be sent to you before you travel. The guide provides full information on each excursion together with guidelines as to the amount and degree of walking involved.
Guides are friendly and English speaking, and have worked with Voyages of Discovery for many years. At most ports of call there will be a choice of excursions to suit your interests.
