 |
 |
|
Along the Americas' Coasts
Sailing every 6 weeks. The 42-day roundtrip voyage can be taken from any port on the itinerary, and a shorter 34-day roundtrip voyage from Florida only. |
 |
 |
M/V CSAV Hamburgo - Passengers: 5 - Deadweight: 33,500 tons - Containers: 2,470 TEU - Length: 207 m - Speed: 21 knots - Built: 1998 - Officers & Crew: German & Filipino - Owners/Managers: Buss Group, Germany - Charterers: CSAV (Compagnia Sud Americana de Vapores) |
|
The Owner’s double bed cabin (5th deck, facing aft) consisting of a bedroom with a double bed, separate sitting room and bathroom with shower - €85 (Euro) per person per day. Single occupancy €100 per day. Three single cabins, two located on the 5th deck, facing forward, and the third located on the 4th deck, facing aft, each consisting of a bedroom with a sitting area and bathroom with shower. Forward views might be partially obstructed by the containers stowed on deck - €85 per day. The fare may be paid in either the basic tariff currency as quoted by the steamship line, or $US at the exchange rate of the day. There is an additional charge of €265 for port and vessel fees. |
  |
|
“Transiting the Panama Canal was the first exciting experience for us. We spent the whole day on the sky bridge, rotating positions to stay out of the sun, watching so many sights in fascination. One was the Gatun locks operation, which was raising large ships 20 - 30 feet higher, and using the original design of 1913 when the canal opened. As we traveled on through the canal the landscape constantly changed. It was all very lush and tropical. We saw frigate birds and one crocodile. As we came through the narrows we headed for the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. Pedro Miguel was more interesting because, here, ships are passed through both sides of the locks simultaneously. The tugs and mules bring each ship alongside seamlessly. After going through the locks, which took 11 hours, we headed out to open sea and the crew was able to settle into its routine.” Annie and Peter Lilly |
   |
 |
While at sea, passengers are permitted to walk forward to the bow along the passage on either side of the deck next to the stacked containers. When the weather is nice, these serve as the promenade deck. And the “forepeak” becomes a peaceful and private place, “hidden” behind the containers. |
| In bad weather they miss the exercise and those serene moments as the following paragraph taken from the book “Dai Caraibi al Far West” written by Signor and Signora Brandinali of Bologna, Italy, demonstrates: |
 |
“... Siamo già al 28 Ottobre e fra tre giorni saremo in banchina. Oggi no ho potuto fare la consueta passeggiata sulla ‘Main Street’ prima di colazione: il mare si è un po ingrossato e soffia un vento forte, per cui le onde si frangono sulla fiancatta di dritta e gli spruzzi arrivano in coperta, da prua fino a circa due terzi della lungezza dello scafo. Anche sul lato sinistro la ‘Main Street’ è impraticabile perchè l’acqua scorre attraverso la coperta fino alla fiancata opposta, creando un’ enorme pozzanghera che si muove secondo il rollio. Comunque è piacevole respirare l’aria fresca del mattino frammista ad una nebbiolina di acqua salmastra ...” On a nice day everybody is out on deck, and playing shuffleboard appears to be very popular with both passengers and crew. “... La serata si conclude allegramente e, prima di salutarci, ci da appuntamento per domani matina alle 10 per insegnarci a giocare a shuffleboard, il gioco di ponte molto in voga tra i passeggeri degli antichi transatlantici ...” |
|
M/V Hanjin Madrid sailing every 4 or 5 weeks: Seattle, WA (Day 1), Portland, OR (3); Vancouver, BC (6), KwangYang, Korea (17); Hong Kong (20) and Yantian, China (21); Yokohama, Japan (25), Prince Rupert (34) and Vancouver, 2nd call, BC (36) and Seattle (38) ... alternating with the following voyage: Seattle (Day 1); Yokohama (11); Shanghai (13); Pusan (15); Seattle (25). |
|
M/Vs Hanjin Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Miami and Yantian, sailing weekly: Los Angeles, Long Beach terminal, (Day 1) and San Francisco, Oakland terminal, CA (4), Seattle, WA (6), Pusan, Korea (16), Yantian (20); Kaohsiung, Taiwan (21), Shanghai, China (22) Kwangyang, Korea (24) and Pusan, 2nd call (25), Los Angeles (35). |
 |
|
CMA CGM Hugo, CMA CGM Vivaldi, MSC Texas and Pacific Link. These four 101,662 DWT containerships carrying 3-8 passengers each, sail every week or two: Los Angeles, Long Beach terminal, (Day 1); San Francisco, Oakland terminal (2); Xiamen (18), Chiwan (19), Hong Kong (20) and Yantian (21), all in China; Los Angeles (35). |
 |
Passengers: 5 Deadweight: 69,000 tons Containers: 5,600 Length: 278 m Speed: 27 knots Built: 2000-2003 Officers & Crew: International Owners: NSB, Germany Charterers: Hanjin, Korea |
    |
|
Two 30 sqm double bed suites (located on the 7th deck, front facing), consisting of a bedroom (bed size 2.05 x 1.80 m), separate sitting room and private facilities with shower. - Euro(€)90 per person per day, €105 single occupancy. One 18 sqm single cabin (bed size 2.05 x 1.25 m), located on the 6th deck,front facing, consisting of a bedroom with a sitting area and private facilities with shower. - €85 per day. |
|
Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. 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 €/$. Tipping is at the passenger’s discretion; $/€ 3-5 per person per day is recommended. Telephone, fax and email connections are available through the Captain’s office. The average port time is one day. |
|
Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus applicable 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 of the steamship line, as shown in our brochures, or any of the following major currencies USD/CAD/EUR/GBP 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 a visa for China must be obtained for the transpacific voyage. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance are required as is a proof of vaccination (or exemption) against yellow fever and cholera. 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, are available to all Maris customers worldwide on our website page "Before You Sail”. And if you buy the Travelex policy within three weeks of your initial trip deposit, pre-existing conditions are waived. |
From Greenland to the Canadian Arctic and from Canadian Maritimes to New England Onboard staff includes archeologists, biologists, naturalists, historians and culturalists who are there to lead discussions, conduct presentations and escort you on excursions. Maris members enjoy a special 5% discount on any of these voyages. |
 Greenland and the Canadian Arctic (2 pdf pages, 367 KB) |
 Newfoundland Circumnavigation (1 pdf pages, 515 KB) |
 The Canadian Maritimes and Coastal New England (3 pdf pages, 635 KB) |
| 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: |
|
|
||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
| Become a member of Maris Freighter Travel Club Int'l or give a gift membership |
|
Receive Maris Freighter and Specialty Cruises magazine. Published monthly, the 16-page magazine (5.50" x 8.50") offers information on voyage itineraries, ships, accommodations and prices. It's a well-illustrated, up-to-date guide also featuring news and firsthand stories, often being the only publication available anywhere for many of these voyages.
Take advantage of the knowledgeable advice that comes from our vast experience. Find the ship and voyage that's perfect for you and, for each roundtrip freighter cruise, you'll receive Maris discount bonus of $100, or higher discounts when available. Simply click on the short, secure Google or PayPal Checkout form, call in, or mail your check. Your first copy of the magazine will be shipped with our next regular mailing at the beginning of the month. |
|
|||||||||||||||||
of Westport, CT
Freighter Travel Club Int'l (Since 1958)
1 800 99-Maris (-62747) & 1 203 222-1500 (-9191 fax)
www.freightercruises.com
|
Maris USA 1320 State Route 9 Champlain, NY 12919 (For USA mail) |
Maris Int'l 2700 Rufus Rockhead 313 Montreal, QC H3J 2Z7, Canada (For Canadian & Int'l mail) |
Office hours: 9am - 5pm
New York-Montreal time, Monday through Friday
________________________
Copyright © Maris