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Athena
7 Night Tassie Treats
Adelaide to Adelaide
Cruise 116

Ship: Athena
Cruise Line: Classic International Cruises
Departures:  27 January 2013
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports: Adelaide, Hobart, Port Arthur, Burnie, Adelaide
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Adelaide
Airport gateway (Departure) : Adelaide

Itinerary

DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Sun 27-Jan-13 Adelaide - 6.00pm
Mon 28-Jan-13 At sea - -
Tue 29-Jan-13 At sea - -
Wed 30-Jan-13 Hobart 8.00am 11.30pm
Thu 31-Jan-13 Port Arthur 8.00am 1.00pm
Fri 01-Feb-13 Burnie 10.00am 7.00pm
Sat 02-Feb-13 At sea -  
Sun 03-Feb-13 Adelaide 11.00am -


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* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Adelaide

Southern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Adelaide is also your gateway to the beautiful Limestone Coast.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 16kms
Distance to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Barossa Valley, Cleland Conservation Park, Rundle Mall

Hobart

Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and state capital of Tasmania. Home to more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart combines colonial character with a metropolitan lifestyle. It is the gateway to Tasmania's other scenic attractions and a range of shore activities lets you experience the best of both worlds.

Explore the historic core at the colonial village of Battery Point, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, as well as Theatre Royal, the country's oldest theater. There's also wine-tasting and pub-hopping to enjoy.


Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance  from port to Airport - 17kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Port Arthur, Salamanca Place, Bonorong Wildlife Park

Burnie

Burnie, Tasmania is situated on the North West coast of 'The Apple Isle'. This deep-water anchorage was once called Emu Bay. Today the town owes its growth to the development of its forest-based industries, the largest of which is the paper maker, Australian Paper (Amcor). Attractions include the Pioneer Village Museum, Civic Centre Precinct, Regional Art Gallery, Rhododendron Gardens, Annsleigh Gardens, Guide Falls, Burnie Park, Lactos Cheese Factory, Trout fishing at Lake Kara and the Amcor Paper Mills.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Pioneer Village Museum, Civic Centre Precint, Annsleigh Gardens

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Cruise line info

Classic International Cruises

Classic International Cruises

The Classic International Cruising experience is all about creating a special convivial ambience, relaxed atmosphere and an informal style of cruising for the Australian market and providing a unique smaller ship 'home away from home feel'. Friendly warm hospitality, attentive good old fashioned service standards, fine cuisine, sparkling entertainment, comfortable lounges and accommodation really do combine to encapsulate the Classic criusing experience. And on top of all that, for your convenience, the currency on board will be Australian Dollars.

 

Ship info

Athena

Athena was originally built as a trans-atlantic ocean liner. In 1994 the vessel changed owernship and was virtually stripped to her hull and reconstructed and restored, for an amazing cost of USD150 million, as a beautiful, premium-rated contemporary cruise ship. With a handsome profile and a traditional walkaround promenade deck Athena is a small to medium-sized cruise ship by today's standards. She carries about 550 passengers and offers a wide selection of well-appointed public lounges and comfortable cabin accommodation spanning eight passenger decks, serviced by two lifts.

Dining

  • Buffet for breakfast and lunch
  • 2 restaurants
Entertainment

  • Main Lounge showlounge
  • Stage performers
  • 3 bars
Onboard Activities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness centre
  • Library
  • Card room
  • Duty free
  • Hairdresser

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 16,144 tonnes
Star Rating 3 Star
Size/Style of Ship Mid-Size/Standard
Entered Service Feb 1948 Rebuilt 1994 / Refurbished 2004
Registry Portugal
Former Name Caribe, Valtur Prima
Length 160 metres
Beam 21 metres
Draft 7 metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel (14,500kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 16
Passenger Capacity (twin) 556
Crew 280
Nationality of Officers European
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 278
Total Inside cabins 48
Total Outside cabins 230
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 8
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 0
Passenger Decks 7
Cabin Electricity 122v
Elevators 2
Self-Service Laundry No
Onboard Currency (subject to change) Australian Dollars

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