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Luxury Silversea Limited-time wave offer 2024

Save AU$6,000 per suite on door-to-door all-inclusive fares / or AU$3,000 per suite on port-to-port all-inclusive fares

*Terms and conditions of this special offer applies

For full details talk to our Cruise expert Leith

Nothing beats personal experiences and Leith has travelled the world sourcing the best value as well as truly unique itineraries for our clients. We can also arrange all pre and post arrangements, as well as your International airfares!

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Image: Leith’s own – Silver Dawn maiden voyage

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Leith on one of her many shore excursions sailing on Silver Dawn Portugal 2022

Silver Dawn pool area image courtesy of Leith 2022

Luxury Silversea Monaco Grand Prix Cruise and Land Package

A luxury Mediterranean summer, with the excitement of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, plus pre/post cruise city stays in Barcelona and Rome. Cruise aboard Silver Ray, Silversea’s newest ship, exploring the Spanish coast, the French Riviera with a two day stop in Monaco for the Grand Prix**, before continuing to Livorno, Naples and Rome in Italy

CRUISE & LAND INCLUSIONS:

Barcelona City Stay • Private car transfers airport to hotel to ship • 2 nights Hotel accommodation with breakfast • Half day tour to Montserrat 12-night Cruise onboard Silversea’s Silver Ray Barcelona to Rome (Civitavecchia) • Luxury suite accommodation • All main meals and entertainment onboard • A complimentary shore excursion in each port • Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship • Butler in every suite • Onboard gratuities, port charges and taxes • 2 days in Monaco for the Grand Prix • Bonus onboard credit per suite Rome City Stay ask for details • Private car transfers ship to hotel to airport • 2 nights hotel accommodation Rome, with breakfast • Early morning private Vatican & Sistine Chapel tour • Art Restoration studio

Silversea Formula 1, Monaco Grand Prix event excursions 2 Days Saturday 24th / Sunday 25th May 2025 Civitavecchia Monte Carlo Barcelona Cartagena Marseille Valencia Livorno Naples Palma de Mallorca Saint Tropez

Soak up the atmosphere and watch the exciting Formula 1 Grand Prix race on Circuit de Monaco. Silversea viewing and hosted event excursions vary from 1 to 2-day excursions, and are additional cost per person, to the cruise and land package. 2025 excursion pricing and details are pending. Other shore excursions are available for non-race goers

Pricing: For full details of itinerary and inclusions, terms and conditions of package, talk to our Cruise expert Leith.

Image: Leith’s own – view from Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo

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Luxury Silversea collection of voyages French Polynesia 2026

Silversea is sailing to French Polynesia, and will spend its first-ever full summer season there in 2026

Tahiti stands out as a unique destination among the Pacific Islands. For expert advice on French Polynesia, reach out to our office’s two seasoned travel advisors, Leith and Michele

Both ladies have valuable firsthand experience of their time spent there!

Leith, an avid traveller, has explored French Polynesia extensively through both cruise and land-based journeys. Furthermore, she possesses specialised knowledge in Silversea, adding an extra layer of expertise to enhance your travel planning

See our flyer for details and note fares are in US dollars – ask Leith for equivalent NZ dollar pricing

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The season will see the 392-guest Silver Whisper sail 17 voyages, with two itineraries offered on rotation, both open for pre-sales now. Each journey will immerse you in the wonder of these unique isles with intimate and exclusive experiences — from welcome rituals to heritage tours to art workshops to farewell ceremonies — curated closely with the locals of these 118 islands and atolls

Small enough to access the archipelagos’ intimate ports and bays, Silver Whisper sails guests in spacious ultra-luxury, with locally-inspired cuisine and fascinating lectures and entertainment

Enjoy the luxury of choice, with multiple 7-day voyages to discover the “Cradle of Polynesian Culture”, Raiatea, or 14-day voyages to linger longer in the Society, Marquesas and Tuamotu islands

A special itinerary that also features a visit to famed Easter Island. A wealth of possibilities to explore the hidden treasures of French Polynesia

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Viking Cruises - Explore seven European Christmas voyages 2024 and 2025

Viking’s Christmas market river voyages offer enchanting 8 to 12-day itineraries across Europe’s most iconic yuletide markets, from the twinkling lights of Nuremberg to the festive charm of Vienna and Paris

With the holiday period being peak for Christmas cruise sales, Viking have added new departure dates for 2025 to ensure nobody misses out 

Bookings for the 2024 and 2025 Christmas seasons are now open, please check with Leith for details

All-inclusive European river cruises – these popular journeys are filling up quicker than Santa’s sleigh!

Highlights of Christmas Markets:

Enjoy visits to Europe’s delightful Christmas markets, onboard festivities and more—all designed to complement your itinerary’s regular highlights. Join us in exploring the lands where our most cherished holiday traditions began and treat yourself to a true European Christmas. Here is a preview of all you will enjoy during a Christmas Market cruise with Viking

• Exuberantly decorated Christmas markets nestled in charming cities
• Yuletide cookies, cakes and other freshly baked treats
• Cobblestone streets illuminated by holiday lights
• The angelic songs of strolling carolers
• Storybook villages and snow-capped castles on the riverside
• Hand-carved toys and ornaments from Christmases past
• Onboard music performances, tree trimming and cooking demonstrations
• Good tidings and cheer shared with rosy-cheeked market vendors

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Luxury Aurora Expeditions Discovery Experience 2024

Discover the wild isles of Scotland, from the windswept Hebrides, inhabited for over 8,000 years, to the verdant Orkney Islands, where ancient Neolithic and Viking sites conjure images of civilisations long gone. Zodiac-cruise past sea-sculpted coastlines watching for dolphins, seals, and photograph seabirds in one of Europe’s largest seabird colonies. Visit charming villages, meet the friendly locals and maybe even sample a wee dram of Scotland’s finest

As a member of VIRTUOSO Voyages, when you book with North Shore Business Travel we can offer additional VIP benefits including a US$250 per person onboard credit. Ask Leith for details

Polar Class 1 / Year: 2019 / Capacity: Average of 132 Passengers

AURORA EXPEDITIONS Greg Mortimer Fact Sheet

The vessel honours Greg Mortimer, founder of Aurora Expeditions, who pioneering spirit burns just as brightly within the company 30 years on. The ship is able to cross oceans more comfortably, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment

Visit Britain’s highest sea cliffs at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St Kilda

• Take a Zodiac cruise to Staffa’s world-famous Fingal’s Cave
• Discover the Shetland Islands and their fascinating history
• Look out for otters, dolphins, and seals
• Discover some of Scotland’s genuinely far-flung and rugged islands, where few adventurous souls dare visit

We will be happy to arrange pre and post travel – as well as airfares

For information on other Life. Changing. Aurora Expedition cruising, see the cruise calendar for details

AURORA EXPEDITIONS 2023 to 2025 cruise calendar

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Luxury cruising with Explora Journeys

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Explora Journeys is born of the gold thread of Swiss luxury

With exceptional levels of personalisation, attention to detail, and thoughtfully curated programming, the Explora Journeys experience is designed to evoke relaxation and discovery at every turn. What’s more, they place sustainability and a focus on the environment at the forefront of our operations

Travellers who want to sail differently, with more space and privacy onboard, and with slower, more purposeful experiences on land. Travellers who want choice, including the option to do as much or as little as they like. Enjoy authentic, cultured, and intuitive service from a team of hospitality experts, at a guest-to-host ratio of 1.25 to 1 – with that extra bit of attention to curate a perfect day. With the first two of six luxury ships setting sail in July 2023 and August 2024, remarkable itineraries will blend renowned destinations with lesser-travelled ports for a journey that celebrates discovery

Book Explora Journeys with North Shore Business Travel and receive additional VIP benefits through our membership with VITRUOSO

• Dedicated onboard hosts
• Private welcome reception
• Exclusive shore excursions, from VIP tours to outings with a private car and driver
• Shipboard credits and specialty dining options

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Luxury Viking Cruises Athens to Rome - as experienced by Leith

Talk to an expert who has experienced Viking Cruises. Leith has recently returned from a “Journey to Antiquities” cruise on Viking Sky and has all the expert tips and inside knowledge.

This 8-day Viking cruise from Rome to Athens (or the reverse) uncovers the legacy of two ancient empires in some of the Mediterranean’s most fabled ports, showcasing the architectural and cultural treasures of Italy and Greece. Exploring Rome, Naples, Sicily then the Ionian Sea to Crete, Ephesus and finishing in Athens. With some Journey to Antiquities already sold out until November 2023, we encourage you to plan as far ahead as possible. Or if you want to know about the many other Viking Cruises on offer for 2023 and 2024, contact Leith for more details.

(See below for some first-hand pics from her trip)!

Ask Leith to book you a Vesper tour in Rome!

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2025 Luxury "Away in Wonder" Regent Seven Seas World Cruise

Regent Seven Seas World Cruise “AWAY IN WONDER” will sail from Miami, down the East Coast of South America, onto Antarctica for a scenic sailing, up the West Coast to Santiago, before heading across the Pacific via Rapanui, French Polynesia, South Pacific and New Zealand before arriving into Sydney.

From there, Seven Seas Mariner will sail up the East Coast to Asia visiting all the most fascinating ports before undertaking a wonderful itinerary around Japan, timed perfectly for the Cherry Blossom Season.

She will then sail across the Bering Strait, crossing the International Date Line, arriving into Dutch Harbour, before a stunning sailing through Alaskan waters, onto Victoria, Vancouver, before arriving into San Francisco 150 days later. If that’s not enough, there is a further 18-night option from San Francisco to Miami via the Panama Canal.

Last time a world cruise like this came onto the market it sold out in within hours!

Don’t delay. Contact Leith for full information and for her first-hand advice on these luxury cruise ships

Luxury Ponant – inclusions, offers and advantages

Talk to Leith about opening a gift list for your wedding/civil union/honeymoon.

We would love to plan this special occasion for you and create memories. Your friends and relatives can contribute to a trip of a lifetime!

Bonus: Receive 5% discount on your voyage, a bottle of Champagne, two x spa treatments, photography session and five free pictures on board. *Terms and conditions apply to all inclusions shown – check with Leith for full details – as well as Virtuoso bonuses. 

See here for more details of the Ponant Advantage and inclusions and offers

Ponant’s modern fleet consists of small-sized ships designed for expedition cruises or yachting. From Le Ponant, an iconic three-masted yacht, to Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant’s first electric hybrid polar expedition vessel, their fleet fitted with cutting-edge equipment. Ensuring both the safety of passengers and respect for the areas they visit through sustainable ships designed for environmental protection.

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Cruising in French Polynesia

Cruising in Tahiti offers a unique and breathtaking experience as you explore the stunning islands of French Polynesia. Here are some key aspects to consider when planning a cruise in Tahiti:

• Choose Your Cruise Line: There are several cruise lines that offer itineraries in Tahiti, including luxury and boutique cruise options. Look for cruise lines that specialize in the South Pacific or those that have Tahiti as a port of call
• Itinerary and Islands: Tahiti cruises often include stops at multiple islands in French Polynesia. Popular islands to visit include Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, and Taha’a. Research different itineraries to find one that covers the islands you’re most interested in
• Duration: Cruise durations can vary, with options ranging from 7 to 14 days – or more. Consider how much time you have and how many islands you want to explore
• Activities and Excursions: Tahiti cruises offer a range of activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and exploring local culture. Many cruises also offer shore excursions that allow you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and culture of the islands
• Overwater Bungalows: Some cruise lines offer the unique experience of staying in overwater bungalows as part of your cruise package. This can be a luxurious and memorable way to experience the beauty of Tahiti
• Scenic Beauty: Everything you hear about Tahiti is true! It is known for breathtaking landscapes, including crystal-clear turquoise waters, lush greenery, and stunning sunsets.
• Cultural Immersion: French Polynesia has a rich Polynesian culture. Look for cruises that offer opportunities to learn about the local traditions, dances, and customs of the islands.
• Pre- and Post-Cruise Stay: Consider arriving a day or two early before your cruise or staying a few days after to explore the main island of Tahiti. You can visit Papeete, the capital city, and experience its markets, museums, and local life. We can organise these arrangements for you
• Best Time to Cruise: The peak cruise season in Tahiti is from May to October, when the weather is drier and more pleasant. However, you can find cruises year-round.
• All-Inclusive vs. Standard Cruises: Determine whether you prefer an all-inclusive cruise that includes meals, drinks, and excursions, or if you’d rather have more flexibility in your spending.
• Travel Requirements: Check the entry requirements for French Polynesia, including visa and health requirements,

Tahiti cruises offer an incredible way to explore some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Talk to our experts in French Polynesia – Leith or Michele about different cruise options, to find the perfect cruise experience

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2023 Luxury Ponant 'Le Paul Gauguin’ celebrates 25 years in French Polynesia

Designed specifically to glide in luxury through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, Le Paul Gauguin delivers guests to ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships. All the while providing a travel experience that is nothing short of luxurious.

After joining PONANT in September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises set about the task of refurbishing Le Paul Gauguin in a chic, fresh style designed to further strengthen its trademark elegant Polynesian look and feel inspired by the islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and those of the South Pacific, and to bring the ship up to standard in terms of environmental friendliness. Guest capacity 332 with a crew of 215

The perfect introduction to the picture-perfect charms of the South Pacific,  Paul Gauguin whisks you away to destinations that played muse for authors James A. Michener, Herman Melville, painters Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse, and many more. You will be dazzled by the incomparable beauty of Huahine, by the turquoise waters of the Motu Mahana, our private vanilla-scented little paradise, by the sumptuous lagoon of Bora Bora, with its distinctly recognisable volcanic silhouette, and by Moorea, with its hillside pineapple plantations and its verdant peaks overlooking the island. Between pearl farms and white sandy beaches, French Polynesia will reveal its many mysteries to you

Check with us for details for Paul Gauguin 2024 Voyages

Talk to Leith about her experience onboard Paul Gauguin as well as VIP Virtuoso bonuses – including shipboard credit, private welcome reception and dedicated hosts

Included:

• All shipboard meals, in your choice of venues
• Roundtrip airport/pier transfers*
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Complimentary 24-hour room service
• Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, beers, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
• In-room refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water
• All shipboard entertainment, including our troupe of Polynesian performers and live music in the evenings
• Presentations by onboard experts, and select sailings feature guest hosts
• Onboard gratuities for room stewards, dining and bar staff
• Water sports, including complimentary kayaking and paddleboarding from our marina or destination beaches
• Use of our secluded, white-sand beach in Bora Bora with volleyball, and snorkelling (on select voyages)
• A day on our private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, featuring snorkelling, water sports, a barbecue, full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality (on select voyages)

Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions on our website. Further terms & conditions apply. Contact us for further details.

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Island hop in the islands of Tahiti on Windstar cruises

You need a small ship for a big adventure. Boutique. Small ship. Infinite possibilities.

Windstar knows the way to step away from the crowds and towering decks – so you can explore more intimately and personally

Step away from the lines, the crowds and the waiting and step into amazing places. Only a small ship can connect with cultural experiences and the people.

Wind Spirit is a sleek, 4-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks it feels like your own private yacht.

All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, and flat-screen TV with DVD player.

With two primary dining venues, Amphora restaurant offering gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant with casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation for Candles.

Wind Spirit amenities include: World Spa by Windstar, Water sports Platform, Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub.

Talk to someone who truly knows the destination!  We have our own our inhouse Tahiti Specialist who has visited French Polynesia over 60 times – and has sailed on Wind Spirit. Highly recommended.

Your Voyage Includes:
*All meals in all venues
*All NON-alcoholic beverages
*Welcome Cocktail at reception
*Fresh fruit and flowers in stateroom
*All onboard entertainment
*Use of fitness facility
*Use of watersports equipment
*Port lectures and briefings
*Transportation to most shore excursions

Come away from the ordinary — come to the small ship world of Windstar.

2025 Luxury Silversea ‘Controtempo’ World Cruise

A voyage for travellers, not tourists on the luxurious Silver Dawn. While 2025 seems a long time away, these world cruises sell out quickly! Silversea Cruises ‘Controtempo’, turns classic destinations on their heads by visiting during unconventional (off-peak) seasons, and offering in-depth experiences. Click here for full details including pricing, details of itinerary and terms and conditions

World Cruise aboard our beautiful Silver Dawn—a slightly larger ship with a capacity of 596—which pays testament to the high demand for extended voyages.

Most importantly, guests will enjoy an enhanced experience aboard Silver Dawn, with the choice of eight restaurants; eight bars and lounges, immersive culinary programme, and indulgent wellness programme.

“This is the invitation to gain a different perspective on the world, in true Silversea style.”

Incorporating 33 overnight calls, seven exclusive events, three optional overland programmes, and 19 maiden calls, the Controtempo World Cruise 2025 is set to unlock new, immersive experiences for Silversea’s well-travelled guests.

*Pricing based on Vista Suite including business class flights to Tokyo

BONUS: Ask Leith about additional ‘VIRTUOSO Voyages’ VIP privileges when you book Silversea with North Shore Business Travel.
Benefits include: Dedicated on-board host, private Welcome reception, shipboard credits or exclusive shore excursion

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Welcome to the new dawn of luxury cruising with Silversea Cruises

The reopening of the borders has reawakened the demand for travel, with pent up desire to explore the world again. We are busy with phones ringing and plenty of enquiries for both Business and Leisure travel!

When it comes to giving our clients expert advice, (particularly in this ‘new normal’) nothing beats first-hand experience. Especially when it comes to cruising.

As a member of the Silversea Cruises Advisory Board, Leith was invited to join the luxurious ‘Silver Dawn’ in Portugal. As a guest on the official maiden voyage and naming ceremony in Portugal, she was able to immerse herself in the ambience for a week.

The importance of networking and attending business forums whilst onboard – priceless.

It truly does make a difference booking a cruise with some who knows the product – and the destination.

After this trip, Silver Dawn will continue on voyages ranging from 7 to 20 nights in the Mediterranean. Winter 2022 – Spring 2023 will see Silver Dawn in the Caribbean.

Luxury Polar Wonders with Silversea Cruises

The best place to view a horizon is from a luxury ship.  And the best cruise line to get you there is Silversea

What better place to visit than the land of the Polar bear

Be literally poles away from anywhere …

Our in-house luxury cruise expert, Leith has travelled to Antarctica on Silversea and has plenty of advice on travelling to the frozen continent.

As a further nod to Leith’s expertise, she has also cruised for a week onboard the brand new ‘Silver Dawn’ in the official naming ceremony in April 2022.

Simply put, the very best advice you will ever receive is from someone who has ‘been-there-done-that’!

2024 Uniworld Rivers of the World - bespoke cruise

Uniworld’s newest Rivers of the World cruise departs 3rd October 2024 from Lima, Peru.  Interest is already high, so pre-register now to avoid disappointment

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Experience this once in a lifetime world cruise with unparalleled, all-inclusive luxury onboard four Uniworld river ships and spectacular land tours over 54 nights, culminating in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with iconic destinations like Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, historic wineries in Provence, private classical music concerts in Vienna; Halong Bay, Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Everything is taken care of in a small group of 68 guests.

Dedicated Travelling Concierge for your entire journey • Welcome and Farewell events • Special surprises along the way • 4 of our most iconic cruises • Hotel stays in some of the world’s finest hotels including Belmond Monasterio Cusco, Belmond Das Cataratas Iguassu Falls, Belmond Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro among other luxurious hotels while touring • All internal flights^, porterage and transfers throughout (^Does not include pre-/post-cruise flights from/to Australia)

Experience a world cruise in the most intimate way with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, which includes in addition to the all-inclusive amenities:

Dedicated Travelling Concierge for your entire journey
• Welcome and Farewell events
• Special surprises along the way
• 4 of our most iconic cruises
• Hotel stays in some of the world’s finest
hotels including Belmond Monasterio Cusco,
Belmond Das Cataratas Iguassu Falls, Belmond
Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro among other
luxurious hotels while touring
• All internal flights^, porterage and transfers
throughout (^Does not include pre-/post-cruise
flights from/to Australia)

*Terms and conditions apply – check with our team for full details including:

• All prices are in New Zealand dollars, per person twin share. Fully combinable with River Heritage Club savings. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or amended at any time. Subject to availability. Pre-registration fee is fully refundable. Hotels/tours are subject to change. Other restrictions may apply.
• Full pricing is not available and this is no guarantee of a real booking. As there is high demand, we would refund those guests if we couldn’t confirm them when we open the trip officially.
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