This week’s top travel deals feature Viking Cruises offering free airfares on select river, ocean, and expedition voyages for 2025 to 2027, Malaysia Airlines’ Discover Asia sale with return fares from $619, and an exceptional 75% discount on a last-minute Africa to Antarctica cruise with Expedition.

VIKING CRUISES offers free return economy class flights on all river journeys and free airfares for companions on all ocean and expedition voyages. The offers are valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages until 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across various sailings.

EXPEDITION has a super deal if you want to cruise from Africa to Antarctica via South Georgia. The 21-day expedition departs on November 13 – and you will save 75% if you grab one of the three remaining cabins.

VIETNAM AIRLINES offers special fares on business and premium economy tickets departing from Perth to Vietnam. One-way fares start at AUD 868, and round-trip fares begin at AUD 1,460. The offer is valid until October 31, 2024, for travel until March 31, 2025.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES discovers that Asia’s sales highlight prices from $619 in return. Visit Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, and beyond. Book by 05 Sep 2024 and travel now until 30 Jun 2025.

CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES says there’s still time for travellers to experience the magic of the ship’s final expeditions into remote Fiji, with bonus Sail-for-Seven nights -Pay-for-Four – and 20 per cent savings specials still available.

PONANT has released a special for a cruise exploring Vietnam departing on November 29. On offer is a 30% PONANT bonus, $2,000 flight credit pp, and a free solo supplement.

COASTAL CRUISES has a series of Hurtigruten specials, including no supplement on selected coastal voyages.

EMIRATES has released an Adelaide London special price of $2169, which offers double points. Flights start again from Adelaide on October 28. Buy Emirates miles and get a 25% bonus.

IFLY is running an Emirates special with fares from $1635 return to Europe. The deal ends on September 30.

CATHAY PACIFIC’s companion offer is two adult return economy tickets to Hong Kong, starting from $1,560. Book before 30 August. Hong Kong International Airport sponsors this limited-time offer.

QANTAS has been flying between Australia and Hong Kong for 75 years, and to celebrate, you can save $75 off the base fare on return flights when you use the code TAKEOFF75. The offer ends on 30 September 2024 unless sold out prior. Travel must be between now and 9 August 2025.

AZAMARA CRUISES has released an Experience More Essentials Package on selected voyages. The package includes a US$300 shore excursion credit, WiFi for one device, and an upgraded beverage package for two.

Remember, conditions always apply to these specials. I recommend you use a travel agent – and travel insurance is essential.

Written by: Ian McIntosh

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