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Splendors
of the NILE Including
a Luxury Cruise on Sun Boat IV 11 Day Tour
'Splendors
of the Nile' is a comprehensive Connoisseurs
program, exploring every highlight along the Nile in A&K style. Including
a cruise on 'Sun Boat IV' and a visit to coastal Alexandria, this program
explores this birthplace of one of the most glorious civilizations the
world has ever known.
Born to
Sail the Nile Of the more
than 200 cruisers now sailing the Nile, none surpass, in comfort, service
or cuisine, A&K’s own ‘Sun Boat IV.’
We began with
a simple idea: to create a spacious, technologically up-to-date and safety-conscious
ship designed expressly for Nile cruising. No retrofits or renovations
in our fleet: A&K ships were born to sail the sunny Nile.
‘Sun Boat IV’
has a large, inviting lounge lined with windows so you can sightsee as
you relax over a cool drink or a game of backgammon. On a spacious sun
deck atop the cruiser, comfortable lounge chairs surround the plunge pool,
perfect for a refreshing dip under brilliant Egyptian skies.
Exclusive A&K
docking facilities at Luxor, Aswan and Kom Ombo ensure that our ship is
always conveniently located and easy to board.
In touch
on holiday We make the
most of modern technology to help you keep in touch with the world outside
the Nile Valley. A&K's Nile fleet has on-board Internet access, satellite
television connections, and daily deliveries of international newspapers.
Relax! It's our policy
to ensure that all travellers on board a Nile cruise enjoy their stay in
peace and comfort. Mobile phone use is not allowed on board, and smoking
is permitted only in designated areas of the outer deck.
The A&K
Advantage
A&K owned
and operated offices in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Abu Simbel providing 24/7
support
Day trips to Alexandria
and Abu Simbel
A&K's own
luxurious Nile Cruiser, the 'Sun Boat IV'
A&K Exclusive!
Headsets included for use in Cairo's Egyptian Museum and entrance into
the Mummy Room, which greatly enhances your experience
A&K Exclusive!
Private Nile River docking stations at Luxor and Aswan, which avoids the
crowded public docking areas
A&K Egyptologists,
renowned and highly acclaimed as the very best in Egypt
All à la
carte meals in Cairo
Not included:
travel insurance; any airfares; airport departure taxes; excess baggage
fees; cost of obtaining passports or visas; gratuities to your guide; personal
expenses such as meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary;
communication charges; laundry.
(B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
ITINERARY
DAYS
1-2: USA or Canada/Cairo, Egypt Fly to Cairo,
where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Four
Seasons Hotel
DAY 3:
Cairo Today visit
the Giza Pyramids and their guardian, the famous Sphinx. Learn about Fourth
Dynasty shipbuilding techniques as you walk through the Solar Boat Museum.
Lunch today is at the Mena House Oberoi in the shadow of the Pyramids.
This evening A&K hosts a welcome dinner.
Four
Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 4:
Cairo Arrive at
the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a private tour before its doors
open to the public. Inside, admire the world's greatest collection of ancient
Egyptian artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb
and the fascinating Mummy Room. Later, visit Memphis and the Sakkara necropolis
to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser.
Four
Seasons Hotel B L
DAY 5:
Cairo/Luxor Fly
to Luxor and visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak. After lunch on board
'Sun Boat IV,' explore the Valley of the Kings to see the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Pay a specially arranged visit to the tomb of Seti I, normally closed to
the public. One of the true gems of this journey, the tomb is the longest
and deepest in the valley and features vivid paintings and reliefs on almost
every inch of its vast surface. Continue your exploration with a visit
to the Valley of the Queens before visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
MS
'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 6:
Luxor/Denderah/Luxor Cruise northward
to Qena on a scenic route far from the crowds and other cruise ships. Visit
the beautiful Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Denderah, with
its massive stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages and inscribed
columns. Lunch is on board 'Sun Boat IV' as you cruise back to Luxor. On
arrival, explore Luxor Temple, begun by Amenhotep III and completed by
Egypt's most renowned pharaoh, Ramses II.
MS
'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 7:
Luxor/Esna/Edfu/Kom Ombo Cruise to
Edfu to explore the second largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman temple
in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god.
MS
'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 8:
Kom Ombo/Aswan Disembark
at Kom Ombo ("hill of gold") to visit the lovely Greco-Roman temple, uniquely
dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). After
lunch on the ship, take a tour of the Aswan High Dam, then board a motorboat
for a short ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika.
Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the granite quarries, site of
the famed Unfinished Obelisk. Enjoy your afternoon tea, then sail around
the Aswan islands in a felucca (weather permitting).
MS
'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 9:
Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo Fly south
to Abu Simbel and visit the two temples built by Egypt's longest-ruling
pharaoh, Ramses II. Carved in the hill and decorated with magnificent colors
and murals, these two temples miraculously survived thousands of years.
In Cairo this evening, dine at your choice of one of the local restaurants
carefully selected by A&K.
Four
Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 10:
Cairo Begin the
day with a visit to the hilltop Citadel, a spectacular 12th century fortress,
and explore the mosque and tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. Later,
a walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the remaining gates
of the city, Bab El Fotouh, to Khan El Khalili Bazaar for a traditional
lunch. The balance of the day is at leisure. Experience Egyptian hospitality
in person during tonight's farewell dinner at an Egyptian family's home.
Four
Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 11:
Cairo/USA or Canada Board your
international flight. B
Consider An Upgrade: A Four Seasons suite with spectacular
views of Cairo (from $160 per person per night)
EXTEND YOUR
STAY: Not quite ready to end your holiday?
For a more comprehensive visit to Egypt, ask about A&K's suggested
extensions or to plan your own extension, "tailor made" as you require.
OPTIONAL
SHARM EL SHEIKH POST-TOUR EXTENSION This extension
is recommended as an optional addition to your escorted Splendors of the
Nile itinerary. It can be taken as shown here or revised to meet your individual
requirements, when new prices may apply. Leave the city behind and bask
in the sunshine and cool Red Sea breezes at Sharm el Sheikh.
Day 11:
Cairo — Sharm el Sheikh Fly to Sharm
el Sheikh. Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh B
Days 12–13:
Sharm el Sheikh Two glorious
days of swimming, snorkeling, diving or unadulterated relaxation in stunning
Sharm el Sheikh. Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh B
Day 14:
Sharm el Sheikh — Cairo A quick stop
in Cairo prior to travelling back home. J.W. Marriott Hotel B
Day 15:
Cairo — USA or Canada Bid farewell
to Egypt as an early morning transfer returns you to the airport to board
your international flight. B
YOUR LAND ARRANGEMENTS
INCLUDE:
Hotel and cruise
accommodations as indicated or similar, based on twin-bedded rooms and
cabins with private facilities
Meals as indicated
in itinerary
Á la carte
dinners in Cairo
Cocktail party
on board ‘Sun Boat IV’
Round trip airport
transfers
Bottled mineral
water in sightseeing vehicles, in rooms or cabins and with included meals
Local beer, local
wine and soft drinks on board ‘Sun Boat IV’
Sightseeing as
shown, including entrance fees
Services of professional
Egyptologist-escort (resident Sun Boat Egyptologist for 3 persons or less)
Handling of two
bags per person
All gratuities,
except to Egyptologist-escort.
Launched
in 1996, 'Sun Boat IV'
is the newest addition to our fleet, and the epitome of Abercrombie &
Kent's years of experience in Egypt. This 5-star cruiser carries a maximum
of 80 passengers on four decks.
In the summer
of 2001, 'Sun Boat IV' underwent a complete interior renovation ensuring
its position as the Nile's premium cruiser.
A Welcoming
"Home Base" After an intriguing
day of sightseeing on shore, 'Sun Boat IV' offers all the comforts of home
- and a few more. Refresh yourself in the gymnasium on Nile Deck or in
the Sun Deck plunge pool, then adjourn to the indoor lounge and bar on
the Bridge Deck for a cool pre-dinner drink.
Service
at the Highest Standard Your Captain
is skilled and experienced; crew members trained by A&K provide attentive
service; and briefings and slide programs presented by your on-board Egyptologist
add immeasurably to the enjoyment of your trip.
For Your
Pleasure and Peace of Mind Every aspect
of life on board 'Sun Boat IV' has been designed to ensure that your stay
is comfortable, safe and highly enjoyable. Prompt laundry service means
you don't have to over pack. 'Sun Boat IV' is equipped with its own water
purification system, and with fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Smoking
is allowed on board, but restricted to one section of the lounge. Mobile
phone use is banned aboard the ship.
'Sun Boat IV' & Cabin Amenities:
Launched: 1996
Passengers: 80
Cabins: 36 superior doubles (196 sq.
ft.)
2 Presidential suites (468 sq. ft.)
2 Royal suites (638 sq. ft.)
All cabins face outside with two picture
windows
Full bathrooms en suite, with shower
and hairdryer
Individually controlled air conditioning
Color television
Internal and external telephone (with
international line access)
Individual CD player
Mini-bar
A&K's
Sun Boat Fleet Best on the Nile The best way
to ensure that your travellers enjoy the finest cruise experience on the
Nile is to design, build and sail your own fleet of Nile ships - and that's
just what Abercrombie & Kent has done. Of the more than two hundred
Nile cruisers now sailing Egypt, none surpass, in comfort, service or cuisine,
A&K's own 'Sun Boat III' and 'Sun Boat IV.'
An Essential
Experience in Egypt The Nile River
is central to Egypt's past, present and future - the glittering blue ribbon
on which her great cities, ancient temples and life-supporting agriculture
are pinned. No trip to Egypt is truly complete without a Nile cruise, and
Abercrombie & Kent's fleet of river cruisers were created to show you
the country's best from a "mobile luxury hotel."
Born to Sail the Nile
We
began with a simple idea: to create spacious, technologically up-to-date
and safety-conscious ships designed expressly for Nile cruising. No retrofits
or renovations in our fleet: the A&K Sun Boats were born to sail the
sunny Nile. Both 'Sun Boat III' and 'Sun Boat IV' have large, inviting
lounges lined with windows so you can sightsee as you relax over a cool
drink or a game of backgammon. Spacious sun decks top each cruiser; here
comfortable lounge chairs surround plunge pools, perfect for a refreshing
dip under brilliant Egyptian skies. Exclusive A&K docking facilities
at Luxor, Aswan, and in the future, Edfu, ensure that our ships are always
conveniently located and easy to board.
International
Cuisine À la
carte dining is a Sun Boat specialty. At breakfast, guests choose from
a tempting buffet complete with cooked-to-order egg dishes, cereals, fresh
fruit platters and plenty of hot coffee. Lunches are buffet style as well,
with choices ranging from Middle Eastern flavors to Italian or French themes.
Afternoon tea (in the style of the Ritz) is served in the lounge. At dinnertime,
everyone is served in a single, leisurely open seating and the Sun Boat
chefs truly come into their own, presenting elegant international menus
with a gourmet touch.
Beverages Local wine,
local beer, bottled mineral water, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included
throughout your cruise. Bars and dining rooms offer a broad selection of
European, American and local beers, wines and liquors - you're always sure
to find the perfect complement to your mood, beginning with the cocktail
that welcomes you on board.
In Your
Cabin Accommodations
aboard 'Sun Boat III' and 'Sun Boat IV' are also in keeping with the ships'
relaxed resort atmosphere. All cabins and suites are outside-facing, with
ever-changing Nile views and ever-fresh décor. From the down pillows
on your bed to the deluxe toiletries over your sink, every detail has been
chosen to help you feel at home. Sun Boat cabins are beautifully appointed.
All have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, color television,
in-house music system, internal telephone and mini-bar. Air-conditioning
can be regulated with individual cabin controls.
Butler Service Like to relax
with a drink or a snack in your cabin? Simply ask: a Sun Boat Butler provides
"room service" delivery of selected menus to your door.
In Touch
on Holiday We make the
most of modern technology to help you keep in touch with the world outside
the Nile Valley. A&K Sun Boats have on-board Internet access at a cyber-café,
satellite television connections, and daily deliveries of international
newspapers.
Entertainment
on Board A&K's
Sun Boats sail with a good selection of classic movies and the latest video
releases on their library shelves, in addition to board games, CD-ROMs
and reference books on subjects of interest to travellers in Egypt. You
can also look forward to a post-dinner performance of traditional folk
song and dance, courtesy of the talented staff on board.
Relax! It's our policy
to ensure that every traveller on board our Sun Boats can enjoy their stay
in peace and comfort. Mobile phone use is not allowed on board, and smoking
is limited to a designated area in the lounge.
Medical
Facilities A&K's
resident Fleet Physician is on call to passengers aboard any of our boats,
24 hours a day. Emergency medical kits are carried on board.
The price shown
(USD) is per person, based on double occupancy, and does not include international
or internal air.
PRICE PER PERSON
2009
Double Occupancy
MAY 08 -SEP 19
Balance of Year
Single Supplement
Nile Deck
$ 6,575
$ 7,165
$ 2,360
Main Deck
$ 6,715
$ 7,305
$ 2,420
Bridge Deck
$ 6,815
$ 7,405
$ 2,455
Promenade Deck
$ 6,915
$ 7,505
$ 2,485
Presidential Suite
$ 7,815
$ 8,410
$ 3,030
Royal Suite
$ 8,535
$ 8,995
$ 3,445
Internal Airfare
(Cairo/Abu Simbel/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo): $630
The price shown
is in USD. Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and does not
include international or internal air.
Departures
are limited to 24 passengers. Please call us at 877-510-4653 to confirm
the latest pricing and departure information.
ABERCROMBIE
AND KENT Splendors
of the NILE Including
a Luxury Cruise on Sun Boat IV 11 Day Tour
From $5680USD
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year 2009, departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
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Way To Travel
Some people
collect travel destinations the way others collect Biedermeier furniture
or presidents’ autographs.
What’s come
onto the market this year? Bhutan? Libya? Mongolia? Why not fly over this
summer and add it to the collection?
Others travel
for an entirely different set of reasons. Reasons which have less to do
with collecting countries (who needs another trophy on the shelf?) than
with gathering experience.
If you’re a
member of the latter group, you know that, at its best, a journey down
the Sepik River or up Mount Kilimanjaro, across Provence or along the Antarctic
Peninsula, can change you deeply in ways both tangible and intangible,
acknowledged and unavowed.
However, when
changing the way you look at the world is one of your travel objectives
— when authentic experience matters more to you than casual acquisition
— the travel company you choose has a tall order to fill.
That’s where
Abercrombie & Kent comes in.
Since 1962,
A&K has been doing one thing exceptionally well. We specialize in matching
unique people with unique places, and in providing the expertise and (unobtrusive)
support that allows them to experience those places fully, at first hand
and in their own personal style.
It’s simply
the best way to travel. And it requires a unique combination of local knowledge
and global organization that only Abercrombie & Kent is equipped to
provide.
The travel
industry is filled with companies who own only their brochures and a handful
of contracts with independent suppliers overseas. In contrast, A&K
has its own network of offices (48 and counting) across the globe, staffed
full time by A&K professionals. We own and operate luxury camps and
lodges in remote destinations to ensure that our clients have access to
the best.
And we draw
on the knowledge, humor and creativity of an incredible team of staff members
and local “friends of A&K,” to bring you face-to-face with an Antarctic
iceberg the size of Chartres Cathedral, or make it possible for you to
walk around Chartres itself with an expert on its stained glass. To set
you down for a private picnic a deux in the middle of the African savannah
or give you and the children your own tropical island for a day.
Experience
does count. Ours will make yours unforgettable.
A&K - The First Name
in Luxury Travel
For more than forty years, Abercrombie
& Kent (A&K) has been internationally recognized as
the first name in luxury travel. Born in 1962 as a safari company in Nairobi,
Kenya, A&K's unparalleled travel and tour operations now extend across
the far and exotic reaches of the globe. A&K takes its travelers on
extraordinary journeys-in extraordinary style-to more than one hundred
countries on all seven continents. The company's tours and safaris span
the globe from Africa to the Middle East, India and Nepal; from the Orient
to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific; and from Europe to Central
and South America and Antarctica. Forty-five destination management companies
ensure the "insider access" that only a local staff can provide.
A&K’s impressive and enticingly
varied list of luxury and adventure holidays combine active days with comfortable,
luxuriant nights. Small group escorted journeys
allow guests to confidently travel to places they might otherwise hesitate
to go on their own, with a choice of itineraries at varying levels of luxury.
Family
holidays are tailored to the interests, attention spans and
abilities of all ages, with comfortable hotels and comforting meals, and,
most importantly, a friendly guide who understands children. Tailor
made private travel offers independent travellers meticulous
attention to detail, safety and customer service. These lifestyle-oriented
programs are one reason why A&K was honored at the World Travel Awards
as “World’s Leading Luxury Specialist Tour Operator.”
Geoffrey Kent, who along with Jorie
Butler Kent owns and operates A&K, was born-most fittingly-while his
British parents were on safari in Zambia. Indeed, he spent much of his
childhood on the African continent. In 1962, Geofrey Kent, along with his
parent's Colonel John and Valerie Kent, formed Abercrombie & Kent.
In the 1970s, Geoffrey Kent, who
by then had long been the Managing Director of the company, entered into
a partnership with Jorie Ford Butler of Oak Brook, Illinois, to run A&K.
They continue to travel the world in search of adventures that will surprise
and thrill their guests. Under their passionate and visionary guidance-Geoffrey
Kent serves as Chairman and CEO, Jorie Butler Kent as Executive Vice Chairman
- Abercrombie & Kent represents the uncompromising best at every turn
in the road.
With a philosophy that is governed
in equal parts by the Kents' unswerving commitment to conservation and
their mission to provide "memories of a lifetime," A&K goes to seemingly
limitless lengths to design tours that offer privileged
access and special insight.
Further distinguishing A&K is the fact that the company owns luxury
safari lodges in pristine wilderness areas, including Chief's Camp and
Chobe Chilwero in Botswana; exclusive rights to camps with some of Africa's
finest game-viewing; a fleet of comfortable, well-maintained ground transport
vehicles; and the Sun Boats on the Nile. A&K also creates unique travel
experiences built around the luxury trains of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
and the Royal Scotsman; the Road to Mandalay river cruiser and 29 canal
and river cruisers in Europe; and the legendary Sea Cloud, the world's
most beautiful sailing ship.
Abercrombie & Kent's headquarters
are in Oak Brook, Illinois. Forty-seven offices worldwide, employing more
than 1,700 travel professionals, offer unrivaled attention to detail, safety
issues and service standards.
A deep-rooted concern for the natural
world infuses each and every A&K trip: Geoffrey Kent and Jorie Butler
Kent believe passionately in "high-yield, low-impact" tourism-adventure
that respects the natural environment and benefits indigenous peoples.
They are the founders of Friends of Conservation and the Abercrombie &
Kent Global Foundation, established to address global environmental and
conservation concerns. Among its achievements have been significant contributions
to the preservation of Kenya's famed Masai Mara Game Reserve, as well as
to anti-poaching and environmental education projects on all seven continents.
Abercrombie
& Kent is proud to have received the
following:
Recommend
Magazine “Best Africa/Middle East Tour Operator”
- December 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Men’s Journal “10 Great Companies to Work For”
- November 2004
Forbes “Best of the Web” - April 2004,
2003, 2002, 2001
Elite Traveler “Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu”,
Juan Lazo, Best Guide - January 2004
World Travel
Awards “World’s Leading Luxury Specialist
Tour Operator” - 2003
“World’s Leading Villa Operator”
- 2003
Travel
+ Leisure Magazine “Best Tour Operator and Safari
Outfitter” - 2004 (#12), 2003 (#5), 2002 (#2), 2001 (#1), 2000 (#2), 1999
(#1), 1998 (#1), 1997 (#1), 1996 (#1)
“Top Guides in Africa” – Joseph
Ndunguru, Gavin Ford - 2001
Conde Nast
Traveler “Readers’ Choice Awards: Top 15
African Safari Camps”
Olonana and Chief’s
Camp - 2004
Chief’s Camp - 2003
Chobe Chilwero -2002
“The World’s Best Places to Stay,”
Gold List
Chief’s Camp - January
2004
Chobe Chilwero - 2003
“The Greatest Travel Pros on Earth”
“A&K has access to places and
people that other operators in China don’t – including some of the top
English speaking guides. Hatherly is a cultural encyclopedia, Chen a whiz
with logistics.” - 2003
"Reader’s Choice: Top 20 Small-Ship
Cruise Lines" - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Gavin Ford, “15 Best Safari Guides”
- 2002
Ecotourism Award – Special Mention
- 1996
Conde Nast
Traveller (UK) "World's Best Tour Operator” - 2004
(#3), 2003 (#5), 2001 (#2), 2000 (#1), 1999 (#1)
Andrew
Harper’s Hideaway Report “Favorite Hideway Resorts of the
Past 25 Years”, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Favorite Worldwide Travel Adventures”,
Olonana, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Previewing Heaven: 15 Worldwide
Hotels with Drop-Dead Views”, Chief’s Camp - 2003
“Top 20 Hideaway Gems,” World’s
Best Hotels, Resorts & Hideaways, Chief’s Camp - 2002
Travel
Agent Magazine “Leaders in Luxury,” Geoffrey Kent
- 2002
World Travel
& Tourism Council Green Award for Corporate Social
Leadership in Travel & Tourism - 2002
Town &
Country Gavin Ford, “Top Guides in Africa”
- 2001
Queen’s
Award for Enterprise (A&K Europe) - 2001, 2000
Chevron
Conservation Award Jorie Butler Kent - 1999
ASTA/Smithsonian Environmental Award - 1992
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AND KENT is a member of
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Fly
to Luxor and visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak. After lunch on board
'Sun Boat IV,' explore the Valley of the Kings to see the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Pay a specially arranged visit to the tomb of Seti I, normally closed to
the public. One of the true gems of this journey, the tomb is the longest
and deepest in the valley and features vivid paintings and reliefs on almost
every inch of its vast surface. Continue your exploration with a visit
to the Valley of the Queens before visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Launched
in 1996, 'Sun Boat IV'
is the newest addition to our fleet, and the epitome of Abercrombie &
Kent's years of experience in Egypt. This 5-star cruiser carries a maximum
of 80 passengers on four decks.
We
began with a simple idea: to create spacious, technologically up-to-date
and safety-conscious ships designed expressly for Nile cruising. No retrofits
or renovations in our fleet: the A&K Sun Boats were born to sail the
sunny Nile. Both 'Sun Boat III' and 'Sun Boat IV' have large, inviting
lounges lined with windows so you can sightsee as you relax over a cool
drink or a game of backgammon. Spacious sun decks top each cruiser; here
comfortable lounge chairs surround plunge pools, perfect for a refreshing
dip under brilliant Egyptian skies. Exclusive A&K docking facilities
at Luxor, Aswan, and in the future, Edfu, ensure that our ships are always
conveniently located and easy to board.
