FREE AIR, 10% CABIN DISCOUNTS ON CRUISES TO SOUTH AFRICA, OCEAN INDIAN ISLANDS ON DEILMANN’S LUXURY LINER DEUTSCHLAND


SAVINGS OF $1,500 AND MORE ON 15- & 16-NIGHT SAILINGS

NEW YORK, June 6, 2005 – Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering free air transportation and 10 percent discounts on staterooms on the luxury liner MS Deutschland on three ocean voyages of 15 and 16 nights to South Africa and Indian Ocean islands in January and February 2006. Passengers from the U.S. fly free roundtrip to South Africa and Mauritius from 16 U.S. cities. The air is just $50 from 21 cities in the Midwest and $150 from 15 cities in the West.

Four of South Africa’s port cities -- Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, East London or Richard’s Bay -- as well as the countryside, vineyards and unrivaled wildlife and sea life are on the three itineraries. Other ports visited are in Namibia and Kenya and the islands of Mauritius, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Réunion and Mayotte.

U.S. travelers who book these Grand Hotel Voyages will get 10 percent savings on any stateroom with rates starting at $4,626 for 15 nights. Together with the 10 percent cabin savings, Deilmann offers a 50% reduction on pre-purchased English-language shore excursions and free airport/ship transfers. The cruise reductions and free air save travelers $1,500 to $2,500 on these cruises.

Outside double cabins begin at $5,813 per person and at $6,792 for outside singles. Inside cabins start at $4,626 per person, double occupancy. For those who arrange their own air, an additional $750 is deducted from the cruise rate. Port charges are $150.

The 513-passenger Deutschland sails the South Atlantic and Indian oceans on these cruises and to where the two oceans meet at the tip of the continent. The first cruise departs Jan. 4, 2006, from Port Louis on the island of Mauritius and sails to Le Port on the French island of Réunion and to Fort Dauphin on Madagascar – islands known for their breathtaking scenery and palm-lined beaches. Then it’s on to four South African cities: modern Durban, the country’s third largest city and tourist center with a subtropical climate and long stretches of beaches; East London; and Port Elizabeth, another popular vacation destination with beautiful beaches, offering excursions to the Addo National Park of elephants and antelopes. The 15-night cruise ends with two nights in Capetown.

The second 15-night cruise departs Jan. 17 and sails roundtrip from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, Namibia, where optional excursions include a half-day boat trip to view seals and dolphins; a small plane flight for aerial views of the Spitzkoppe – Namibia’s “Matterhorn” with its lunar-like desert landscape and Khan River Canyon; and an overnight safari sojourn by plane in Ethosha National Park. South Africa port calls include East London, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

From Capetown, there is a full-day optional excursion to the Cape of Good Hope that includes a drive on the breathtaking coast road along the Chapman Peak mountain range, views from the lighthouses at the Cape and a winery visit on the return trip. Passengers can opt instead for a scenic helicopter flight of the Cape.

The third cruise, 16 nights departing Jan. 30, 2006, sails from Cape Town to Mombasa, Kenya, with South Africa port calls at Port Elizabeth, Durban and Richard’s Bay; to Nosy Be, Madagascar; Dzaoudzi on the little known French island of Mayotte and to Zanzibar, with its historical Stone Town and brilliant white sand beaches. Zanzibar has lured traders, adventurers and explorers for centuries – the earliest were Arab traders said to have arrived in the 8th century. Some stayed to settle and rule. Widespread intermarriage gave rise to a distinctive coastal community and a language derived in part from Arabic known as Swahili, which comes from the Arab word for coast.

A classic ocean liner, launched in 1998 and refurbished each year, the Deutschland has 286 staterooms and is richly decorated in art nouveau and art deco styles reminiscent of the early days of grand ocean travel. Dining on board rates highly with passengers and with the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs organization. The nine-deck ship offers three restaurants, both formal and informal, an outdoor dining terrace on the Lido Deck, intimate salons with music and friendly cafes. The high level of service adds to passengers’ comfort with a 2-to-1 ratio of passengers to crew.

Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, three sun decks, open-air promenade deck, plush theater for film screenings and lectures, fitness center, sauna, Turkish bath, elegant, chandeliered ballroom with dancing and international revue shows, shopping boutique, beauty salon with massage therapy and infirmary are other features of the ship. Staterooms are well appointed with ample storage space, color TV, mini-bars, bathrobes and slippers and bathrooms offer extensive storage shelves, quality toiletries and hairdryers. Passengers are greeted on arrival with champagne and a gift tote bag.

The cruise savings and free or nearly free airfare offer passengers a luxury cruise experience at value prices. For single travelers, the Deutschland also offers a large number of single cabins – 67 – and charges considerably less for single supplements than other cruise lines.

For more details on the cruises, contact a travel agent or Peter Deilmann Cruises. For the Deutschland sailings, see the Grand Hotel Voyages brochure online at www. deilmann-cruises.com. To contact Peter Deilmann Cruises, call 1-800-348-8287 or e-mail pdcmail@deilmann-cruises.com.