27TH ANNUAL
Mark Belling Cruise
ABOARD THE OCEANIA MARINA
FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 8, 2018
Eleven Nights in Paradise
Tahiti - Bora Bora - Moorea - Rangiroa
Fakarava - Raiatea - Huahine
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PARADISE
BEACH BBQ
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THE MARK
BELLING SHOW
Weekdays 3PM - 6PM
Dear Listener,
Tahiti and the islands of the South Pacific are magical. Having been there twice on previous Mark Belling
cruises, I can tell you that it is impossible to describe their beauty in words and that no photo or video has ever done
them justice. My 2018 cruise will take us to this most beautiful part of the world in high style on a spectacular cruise
ship from an elite line and at a price that offers the most compelling value of any of my cruises and this will be the 27th.
This will be my first cruise ever with Oceania and I am thrilled they are part of my promotion. The Marina,
our ship, is one of the line’s newest. Oceania is noted for exceptional on-board service, some of the best food at sea and
a shipboard ambience that rivals some of the world’s finest hotels. The Marina is just large enough to offer lots to do
and many dining options but intimate enough to traverse the small islands of Polynesia. I’ve reviewed the stateroom
options available for my group and can tell you these are among the greatest cabins at sea. All of our staterooms have
private balconies to enjoy the South Pacific and these spectacular islands and the service staff is world class.
But as beautiful as the Marina is, the real sights will be on shore. We start our cruise on the island of Tahiti
itself. Papeete is like a bustling small town and actually offers a bit of an urban experience while serving as a launching
point for the rest of the island. But here’s the thing: Tahiti is the best known of these islands and it is stunningly
gorgeous but all of the others are even more breathtaking! Bora Bora is the setting for the most beautiful pictures ever
taken. The waters off of Fakarava are so pristine you can watch the marine life by just looking at the water. The island
has rare birds and shellfish most of us have never seen. Raiatea has a reef surrounding the island that makes for
incredible snorkeling and kayaking. You can feed sharks, visit a black pearl farm and see hanging oyster beds on the
“garden island” of Huahine. I’ve saved the best for last. I’ve seen a lot of things in my 26 years of leading cruises to the
most exotic places in the world but I have never seen a place as beautiful as Moorea. You will remember your day there
for the rest of your life and you will vow to yourself that you will someday come back.
In addition to the Oceania Marina and the islands of Tahiti, you get something else really beautiful: me. OK,
beautiful isn’t the right word. You can decide what is. But seriously, we will offer a number of special events just for
my cruisers that will not be available to the other passengers on the ship. We’ll have a private cocktail party, a mock
radio show and several other events that will be fun and interesting. Best of all, you’ll be sailing with a large group
consisting mostly of like-minded fellow Wisconsinites. People really do make lifelong friends on my cruises.
Dennis, Peggy and Charlie Crull of Cruise & Tour will once again lead, guide and coordinate my cruise. There
is a reason this company is the one that I have partnered with in all of my 27 cruises. They will make the planning for
your trip a breeze, the logistics will be flawlessly executed and the personal attention second to none. They and their
wonderful staff are especially great at helping first-time cruisers. We’ll be leaving Wisconsin February 24, right when the weather is still miserable and winter seems to be
unending. We will leave the potholes and slush puddles of winter Wisconsin for tropical paradise. I’ll admit this cruise is beyond the means of many. But when you consider the ten-day length of our sailing,
the astonishing itinerary and the prestige of one of the world’s greatest cruise lines, I consider the price for this cruise
(which includes round trip airfare to and from Tahiti) to be the greatest actual value of any of my 27 cruises. If you’ve
been on any of my previous cruises, my Tahiti 2018 cruise is the one to come back on. If you’ve been with me to Tahiti
before, I know you want to go back. And, if you’ve been listening to me talk about these cruises for nearly three decades
but have never gone on one, there is no better time to come aboard.
I am very proud to have my name on this incredible cruise vacation. I hope you can join me and Cruise &
Tour on this amazing cruise. Mark Belling
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DAY
PORT
Feb 24 Sat
Depart USA
Feb 25 Sun
Tahiti
Feb 26 Mon
Tahiti
Feb 26 Mon
Moorea
Feb 27 Tue
Cruising
Feb 28 Wed
ARRIVE
DEPART
Early AM
Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
5 AM
8 AM
6 PM
Fakarava
8 AM
6 PM
Mar 1 Thu
Rangiroa
8 AM
5 PM
Mar 2 Fri
Bora Bora
10 AM
Mar 3 Sat
Bora Bora
Mar 4 Sun
Raiatea
Mar 5 Mon
Raiatea
Mar 6 Tue
Huahine
Mar 7 Wed
Tahiti
Mar 8 Thu
Arrive USA
11 PM
8 AM
Is there any other single word that does more to
evoke images of the ultimate tropical paradise than
Tahiti? No wonder the men of the HMS Bounty
abandoned their ship in favor of basking on her
shores. Tahiti is the largest island in French
Polynesia and its urban center has much to offer
visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins
Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards,
marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, the Blowhole, Fern
Grottos or simply relax on one of Tahiti’s famous
black sand beaches.
Moorea, French Polynesia
7 PM
8 AM
THE ISLANDS OF
FRENCH POLYNESIA
5 PM
Late PM
Lesser known than her sister island Tahiti, you'd
be hard-pressed to find better than this gem of an
island. Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning
landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to
the azure lagoon and white sand beaches. Take a
canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or
helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu
Waterfalls.
Fakarava, French Polynesia
Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this
gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds,
plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral
churches and welcoming people are intertwined
with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like
none other in the world.
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Rangiroa, French Polynesia
This gorgeous South Pacific atoll is a "natural
aquarium,” with its lagoon filled with colorful
undersea life. Visit the pearl farms, dive with manta
rays, explore the atoll's unique winery or just
choose a calming respite on a pink sand beach.
Bora Bora French Polynesia
Majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes,
a shimmering lagoon, sugary sand and a barrier
reef dotted with tiny motu, or islets - welcome to
Bora Bora, perhaps the most breathtakingly
beautiful island in the South Pacific. Snorkel, swim
with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe
ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.
Raiatea, French Polynesia
You'll notice the rich scent of vanilla the moment
you step off the ship onto this stunning island, with
its vanilla plantations scattered throughout. Visit
one or two, visit a pearl farm, snorkel the clear
waters of the surrounding reef, or take a kayak trip
along the Faaroa River.
Huahine, French Polynesia
"The Garden Island" is filled with easily accessible
pristine white beaches kissed by emerald waters;
you can rent a bicycle and explore the island, take a
boat to the hanging oyster beds to see the black
pearl farm, or go on a shark-feeding excursion.
“It’s Not Just a Cruise….It’s a Complete
Vacation Done With Class and Style!”
Mark Belling
Although no two definitions of value are the same, true value is quite
easy to recognize. Simply stated, it is the concept of offering much
more than ever imagined with absolutely no compromise in quality.
You will find that traveling with Oceania Cruises is truly one of the
world’s most outstanding values.
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Veranda Stateroom 282 sq. ft.
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Largest Veranda Staterooms at sea
Prestige Tranquility Bed with 1,000-thread-count
linens
Marble and granite-clad bathroom with a bathtub/
shower and separate shower
Refrigerated mini-bar with free and unlimited soft
drinks and bottled water replenished daily
Concierge Veranda 282 sq. ft.
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Exclusive card-only access to private Concierge
Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge
Unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
private Spa Terrace
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Laptop computer with wireless Internet access
*Veranda and Concierge Stateroom layout shown above
Penthouse Suite 420 sq. ft.
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24-hour Butler service including
• Course-by-course in-suite dining
• Order in from any specialty restaurants
• Priority shore excursion reservations
• Complimentary garment pressing
• Complimentary shoe shine service
• Gourmet evening canapés
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive
Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge
Unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
private Spa Terrace
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
iPad® upon request
Oceania Suite 1000 sq. ft.
Conceived by the famed New York designer Dakota
Jackson, the Oceania Suite sprawls over more than
1,000 square feet of luxury. These stylish suites feature
a living room, dining room, fully equipped media room,
large walk-in closet, king-size bed, expansive private
veranda, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas and a
second bathroom for guests.
In addition to suite & stateroom amenities:
• Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size
bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite
beverage menu
• Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
• Choice of daily printed newspaper
• Customized entertainment system with integrated
sound system and media library
• Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
“These are among the greatest cabins at sea.”
Mark Belling
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27th
Annual
Mark Belling Cruise
An Unparalleled Value
INCLUDED IN YOUR MARK BELLING CRUISE VACATION:
• Roundtrip Economy Class Airfare from Chicago
• Roundtrip Transportation Milwaukee/Chicago
• Pre-Cruise Day Room with Lunch and PostCruise Day Room
• Ground Transportation and Custom Luggage
Handling in Tahiti
• 10-Nights of Luxury Cruising Aboard the
Oceania Marina
• Complete Services of Cruise & Tour
• FREE Gratuities ($320 Balcony, $460 Suites
Savings Per Couple)
• FREE Unlimited Internet ($279 Savings)
• FREE Dining at All Specialty Restaurants
• FREE Unlimited Soft Drinks, Bottled Water,
Cappuccino, Espresso, Teas & Juices
Mark Belling Cruise Exclusives
✴ Paradise Beach BBQ *Signature Event*
✴ The Mark Belling Show “Live at Sea”
✴ WISN Welcome Event
✴ Cocktail Party
✴ Mark Belling Cruise Shirt (men) and
beach bag (women)
✴ Photo & Autograph Opportunities
✴ WISN Hospitality Desk
Plus Your Choice Of
(pick one)
FREE Beverage Package
FREE $600 Shipboard Credit
FREE Shore Excursions (Choose 6)
Benefits are per stateroom
Category
Size/Location
Complete Pricing
(per person double
occupancy)
Veranda Stateroom (B4)
282 sq. ft. Aft Fwd
$6099
Concierge Level Veranda (A1)
282 sq. ft. Midship
$6699
Penthouse Suite (PH3)
420 sq. ft. Fwd
$7499
Oceania Suite (OC)
1000 sq. ft. Fwd
$11199
Taxes and fees of $247.61 are additional and subject to change.
Please inquire for single pricing.