Cruise & Maritime Voyages has launched an offer “buy one, get one free;’ for Astor’s 5 Novembervoyage from London Tilbury to Fremantle in Australia via Cape Town. The voyage takes 38 nights and fares start from £5,089.

“Relive the bygone days of sea travel on this classic Southbound Voyage to Australia via the Cape of Good Hope. Visiting the British outposts of Ascenscion Island and St. Helena, South Africa, Reunion and Mauritius.Your first call is Le Havre offering an optional tour to Paris or to the Normandy countryside and the Portugese capital of Lisbon will delight you with its rich maritime heritage.

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands where you can explore the vibrant streets and surrounds of Santa Cruz and Porto Grande, on São Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands, is dominated by the mighty Monte Verde. Begin to recharge your batteries as you cross the equator enjoying wonderful days at sea on board Astor. The next two stops are George Town in the Ascension Island which is famous for sport fishing and Jamestown on the isolated island of St. Helena. Journey into the regions unique legacy as the island where Napoleon was exiled by the British and died.

Cape Town is a picturesque city with the majestic Table Mountain visible from almost any vantage point. A trip to the summit by cable car offers breath taking views. Beautiful Mossel Bay is on the famous Garden Route and Durban has a string of white sand beaches known as the ‘Golden Mile’. Next stop is Reunion, a beautiful island belonging to France with a coastline of beaches and resort towns. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Port Louis, on the stunning island of Mauritius, is a melting pot of varied cultures with historic colonial architecture and heritage. During your final sea days, enjoy the ships fine facilities and company of new found friends before sailing into Fremantle Harbour for the chance to spend Christmas in Australia.