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WORLD CRUISING
The Definitive Guide
CruiseSpecialists.com
888-996-2820
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 7 Great Reasons to Take a World Cruise
WHAT IS A
3
World Cruise?
Why World Cruisers Keep Returning
5 Cruise Specialists and World Cruising
7 A Comparison of Two Booking Options » It is an extended cruise that visits dozens
of ports in global destinations.
9 What Travelers Should Consider » It may be a full trip around the world
or focus on certain continents (at least 3).
15 World Cruise Frequently Asked Questions » Most World Cruises are 4 to 6 months,
with some even longer. Itineraries are
designed to include more overnight
19 Cruise Line Enrichment Programs
port calls and late night stays in key
destinations.
23 Cruise Specialists World Cruise Voyage Hosts
» World Cruises are often designed to
visit ports where UNESCO World
27 Shore Tour Programs Heritage sites are accessible, such as the
Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal or
other sought-after destinations.
31 2023-2024 World Cruise Options
59 Conclusion
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Piha beach in Auckland, New Zealand
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7 GREAT REASONS TO TAKE A
World Cruise
1. Visit multiple destinations and 5. Travel in the company of interesting
scores of countries on one well- people and forge lifelong friendships.
orchestrated vacation.
6. Escape the winter weather. Most
2. Experience a vast number of World Cruises depart in January
intriguing cultures. and return in the spring.
3. Go around the world, often without 7. It’s the ultimate learning experience.
a single international flight. Think of a World Cruise as a very
4. Guests unpack just once – and enjoy
the same (or better) home away from
sophisticated “semester at sea.”
On longer voyages,
home accommodations, creature
comforts and incredible service.
you are not a tourist,
but a traveler.
WHY WORLD CRUISERS
KEEP RETURNING ~ Wendell, Cruise Specialists Client
DESIRE TO SEE THEY’VE BUILT IT’S A SEASONAL
THE WORLD STRONG FRIENDSHIPS TRADITION
Each year there is a new These friends may be It’s an alternative to
itinerary, providing ample fellow passengers or having a winter home,
things to see and do for people they’ve met in ports or simply has become
new and returning guests. around the globe. It's a a welcome change from
great way to reunite. the routine.
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Maui, Hawaii
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CRUISE SPECIALISTS AND
WHAT MAKES
World Cruising CRUISE SPECIALISTS
UNIQUE?
A TRAVEL AGENCY
THAT SPECIALIZES IN
As North America’s go-to agency for World Cruises since 1987, we’ve sent more than
WORLD CRUISING
10,000 inquisitive travelers around the globe to pursue their dream.
We Help You Make Decisions About We Help You Avoid Costly Mistakes Dedicated Departments &
» Which cruise line » Picking the right itinerary so you visit Staff in Key Areas Critical to
your most desired destinations World Cruising:
» Type of stateroom or suite
» Specific destinations to visit » Selecting the best travel insurance » Shore tours
based on your needs and lifestyle
» Shore tours to take » Onboard events (and
» Packaging the entire trip with airfare, pre-cruise special events)
We Provide Extra Benefits pre-cruise hotel and transfers for the
» Friendly and experienced
best value—and to ensure you arrive
» Exclusive rates Voyage Hosts on select
with plenty of time to board the ship
» FREE, expert travel advice! World Cruises
» Special amenities on select voyages, » Cruise and travel
such as: documentation and online
• Voyage Hosts registration guidance
• Shipboard Credits
• Complimentary Shore Excursions
• Exclusive Onboard Events
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Cape Town, South Africa
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A COMPARISON OF
Our expertise is
Two Booking Options the number one reason
Booking Through Cruise Specialists
you should book with
» Cruise Specialists cruise consultants are well-versed in all aspects Cruise Specialists.
of World Cruises, including cruise lines, ships and itineraries.
» Cruise Specialists understands the complexities in arranging
such a trip, including personal documentation, insurance and ~ Bridgett Quinn Webber,
onboard amenities. Cruise Specialists Cruise Consultant
» Cruise Specialists cruise consultants take time to get to know travelers’
preferences, as well as those of their travel partners. There is a
genuine interest in making sure guests have a wonderful trip.
Booking Directly With A Cruise Line
» Their agents are only experts in one particular cruise line.
» Individual agent may not be as knowledgeable about the full World
Cruise experience: visas, insurance, inoculations, etc.
» They don’t take as much time to get to know individual travelers
and their preferences.
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Monte Carlo, Monaco
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CONSIDER
Ship Size
Cruise ship size can greatly impact your World Cruise experience. Smaller
ships equate to a more intimate sailing experience and can slip into more
secluded ports, often docking in the heart of a city. Larger ships provide
more onboard activities and entertainment.
Smaller Ships · Under 900 Guests Larger Ships · Over 900 Guests
» Azamara » Crystal Cruises
WHAT TR AVELERS » Oceania Cruises » Cunard
» Regent Seven Seas Cruises® » Holland America Line
» Seabourn » Princess Cruises
» Silversea » Viking Ocean Cruises
SHOULD CONSIDER
9 Australia
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CONSIDER CONSIDER
Types of Fares Visas, Insurance & Inoculations
World Cruise fares range from completely all-inclusive to a more traditional A World Cruise is a commitment of time and money. That’s why you
fare, with some cruise lines ranging in between. This can lead to a difference want to make sure you have the proper documents needed to travel
of thousands of dollars in what your reservation costs but also lead to a and take precautions to ensure your trip goes off without a hitch.
vastly different onboard experience, in terms of what you pay for once on
board. Your World Cruise consultant can help you analyze the differences. Visas
» Visa requirements for a World Cruise will vary depending on the
guest’s nationality and the destinations on the itinerary.
All-Inclusive Fares May Include: Traditional Fares:
» Each visa may take several weeks to acquire. There may also be
» FREE roundtrip air (sometimes » A more affordable base entry
a fee associated with the process.
first class) onto the World Cruise.
» FREE pre-cruise luxury hotel » Guests decide as they go Inoculations
what they feel is important, » A travel clinic can recommend precautions and immunizations to
» FREE shore excursions
such as shore excursions, help you stay healthy and avoid illnesses specific to regions you
» FREE specialty restaurants specialty restaurants or may be visiting.
beverage selection.
» FREE unlimited beverages, » It’s also important to plan ahead for any current medications
including fine wines and » Gratuities are customary at you are on, to ensure you have the proper amount for your trip.
premium spirits the end of the cruise; a World
Cruise consultant can provide Insurance
» FREE pre-paid gratuities
guidelines to guests.
Travel insurance is the number one way to protect your travel
» FREE transfers between
investment. There are a variety of types, and you will want to select
airport and ship
the one that best fits with any risk factors as well as your general
» FREE executive transfer desire to have all of your bases covered while traveling.
between home and airport » Trip Cancellation
(typically under a certain
number of miles) » Medical Emergencies
» Travel Delays
» Lost Luggage
» Emergency Services
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CONSIDER
Packing
Top 5 Essentials to Bring on Board:
1. Interchangeable Outfits
2. Comfortable Excursion Attire – Sturdy walking shoes, sweater/
jacket, rain gear, a sturdy backpack, hand sanitizer, possibly a
swimsuit and cover up, sun hat and binoculars.
3. Extra Supplies – Prescription or over-the-counter medicine, beauty
and personal hygiene products, extra pair of eyeglasses, pop-up
laundry basket, stain treatment and power strip or USB port for
electronics (cruise line rules vary on what you may bring.
4. Personal Stateroom Décor to Make You Feel at Home – Photos
of beloved people or pets, a world map to mark off destinations as
you visit them.
5. A Worthwhile Project – Photo albums or scrapbooks you wish to
complete, knitting or craft projects, a journal or books.
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Muscat, Oman
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Is a World Cruise Expensive?
» Prices vary significantly depending on the cruise ship and type of
stateroom/suite you select.
» Think of it as an alternative to a winter home or rental in a sunshine state.
What If I Get Sick or Hurt While Traveling?
» Ship doctors can handle a wide variety of medical situations and injuries,
which do occasionally happen.
» Your Cruise Specialists Voyage Host is an invaluable asset in the case of
a more serious situation. They can help communicate with ship’s staff
or your travel consultant to contact your insurance company and obtain
WORLD CRUISE necessary assistance. Read more about Voyage Hosts on page 24.
Will I Get Bored?
FAQ'S »
»
There are new destinations to visit almost every day.
There are countless onboard activities, such as guest lecturers,
bridge games, cooking demonstrations and other enrichment.
» There is often not enough time to do it all!
What If I Want to Spend Extended Time in One Port?
» It’s possible to rejoin the ship at a later date.
» In some cases the cruise line or your travel agency will offer overland
tours, complete with hotel stays, transfers and transportation. Or, your
cruise consultant can work with you to create a customized itinerary
using trusted, local tour operators.
15 Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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What to Do on Sea Days?
» Indulge your passions or develop new ones – everything from music
and photography to food and wine.
» Participate in a book club or start that book you’ve been planning to write.
» Take a nap in a deck chair, out in the fresh ocean air.
» Read up on your next destination.
» Go for a swim.
» Indulge in a spa treatment.
» Attend a lecture series.
» Learn to dance.
» Work out in the gym.
» Meet friends for coffee/tea.
» Take a computer class.
» Play sports. Sea days are a
»
»
Watch a movie.
Take up bridge.
treasured time of renewal,
a chance to unplug and
TR AVELING SOLO? enjoy new experiences,
»
WELCOME ABOARD!
Nearly 20% of all World » Reserving your World Cruise
and create or nurture
Cruisers are solo travelers. as part of a hosted group
provides you with advantages
lasting friendships.
» Many new friendships
form fast at sea.
you would not receive by ~ Annie Scrivanich, Cruise Specialists
booking on your own. A Voyage Senior Vice President
» Planned activities allow Host helps build camaraderie,
you to mingle at a level hosts special parties for
you’re comfortable with.
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guests, escorts special shore
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
excursions and more.
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Topical world issues are addressed in this moderated
format of lively panel discussions among visiting guest
ambassadors, professors, foreign correspondents,
four-star generals and more.
Computer University@Sea
Complimentary instruction on everything from basic
computer skills to maximizing usage of your smart
phone and iPad.
ENRICHMENT Cunard Insights®
PROGRAMS
Inspiring talks by celebrities, captains of industry, political
heavyweights, journalists and experts in their field.
The Cunard Book Club
Invites guests to participate in literary discussions.
Book selections change quarterly and are reflective
of the interests of each ship’s guests.
Explorations Central
Destination programming designed to deepen your
understanding of the places you visit. Includes
onboard talks, local performers, Port to Table
cooking demonstrations and more.
Tech for Travel
A variety of workshops showcasing computer
techniques, sharing your photos electronically
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and more.
Panama Canal
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Artist Loft Seabourn invites renowned experts from all walks of
Artists-in-residence program offering step-by-step life to do more than serve as guest speakers, leading
instruction in classes ranging from painting and and taking part in fascinating discussions.
sketching to collage making.
UNESCO Partnership
The Culinary Center This unique partnership promotes sustainable tourism
The first hands-on cooking school at sea, offering fully- at World Heritage properties. It means your travels will
equipped work stations. Guests can also accompany be enhanced by deeper insight and information about
chefs in select ports on Culinary Discovery ToursTM. these priceless destinations.
ScholarShip@Sea®
Silver Perspectives®
Destination lectures, wine tastings, art history
Lectures from authors, journalists, naturalists, diplomats,
presentations, and classes on everything from culinary
chefs and artists on topics ranging from tribal customs to
arts to photography and computer technology.
ancient history.
Princess Cruises Book Club
Your Day Your Way
Selections are made from a variety of sources, offering
A World Cruise exclusive: complimentary private tour in
titles that appeal to different interests.
port with English-speaking guide, transported in private
sedan or minivan.
Culture Curriculum®
Enjoy world-class lectures, wine tastings, locally-inspired
A World of Enrichment menus, enriching Destination Performances and an
Gain insider's knowledge by listening to an esteemed onboard cooking school.
guest lecturer, on board to enhance your understanding
Art & Literature
of the destinations you are visiting.
View showings of the Metropolitan Opera’s performances,
Culinary Pleasures gain insight into the history of your destination from the
Attend a culinary demonstration or delight in a onboard Viking Resident Historian, and use the Viking
luxurious Tea Time. Art Guide app for insightful commentary about
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the ship’s onboard art and more.
21 For More Information, Call 888-996-2820 or Visit CruiseSpecialists.comTom Mullen
MEET YOUR Cruise Specialists’ most well-known host, he’s
hosted more than 20 World Cruises! Hand-picked
by our company founder, he is a true English
gentleman and loves making first-time guests
VOYAGE HOSTS
feel welcome.
Cruise Specialists has dedicated Voyage
Hosts who help create a sense of family
Lucia & Henk Barnhoorn
on select World Cruises. They host “chat
Originally from the Netherlands, they share a
times” on sea days for those who have
passion for meeting people from around the
questions or who are interested in some
globe. Their advice? “Don’t wait. Do what you
light conversation. They host cocktail need to do to make a World Cruise happen.”
parties and special dinners for the group,
which create opportunities for guests
to enjoy the group camaraderie. They
also escort special shore tours and are
available 24/7 to Cruise Specialists clients
who may need assistance. Steve & Wendy Bodenheimer
Ballroom dance enthusiasts who parlayed their
interests into an exciting role as Voyage Hosts.
They also enjoy introducing their fellow travelers
to the hobby of geocaching in each port they visit.
Susan Atkins & Kevin LaGraff
On the go together ever since meeting in Tokyo
in 1969. They’ve sailed on 100+ voyages and
love offering suggestions on what to do ashore.
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Buddy and Lynn have been hosting for Cruise
Specialists for more than a decade. In their
Our well-traveled hosts have words, “Many begin the trip wondering how they
will live on board a ship for 100 days? By the time
onboard relationships that the cruise is over, they are reluctant to go home.”
come with years of cruising.
Deirdre Irlam
~Teresa Tennant, Cruise Specialists Vice President A native of England, Deirdre lived in Cyprus,
Malta, the Fiji Islands and Spain before deciding
to call the U.S.A. home. She enjoys sharing her
insider’s knowledge about destinations and
special finds with her clients.
John & Jean Peterson
As a Navy family, especially during international
assignments, entertaining at home and hosting
visitors were important elements of their
lives. As Voyage Hosts, they take great pride in
elevating their guests’ experiences.
Kay & Alan Gick
They love dancing across the high seas, having
taught dancing for three different cruise lines on
numerous World Cruises. They also come up with
fun ways to help Cruise Specialists group guests
get to know each other on cruises.
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SHORE TOUR
Overland Tours
To experience a destination more fully, you may wish to book an overland
PROGRAMS
tour. These overnight trips enable you to more fully experience local
sights, culture and cuisine. Examples of overland tours (vary by cruise):
Shore tours allow you to visit a destination
more in depth. It may be a relaxing trip to
the beach, a wine tasting with sweeping
views of the vineyard, a guided tour of a
medieval castle, or any number of other
options that bring the destination to life.
Angkor Wat Taj Mahal
When you select a shore tour (also known
as a shore excursion), aside from having
a great experience, you want the peace
of mind knowing you are working with a
reliable tour operator and that you will
return to the ship on time. For that reason, it
is very important to select shore excursions
that are recommended and booked by a
knowledgeable cruise consultant.
Terracotta Warriors African Safari
The Amazon Iguazu Falls
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Sample Itinerary
This is a comprehensive, optional tour of some of Southern Africa’s
most treasured destinations, arranged by Cruise Specialists’ Shore
Excursion Manager.
Cruise Specialists guests leave the ship for 5 days and embark on this
exclusive, fully-guided tour, which includes flights, deluxe hotel, most
meals, and countless memorable experiences. A Cruise Specialists
It's a thrill for me
Voyage Host accompanies the guests the entire 5 days.
After departing the ship in Durban with their host, guests are
to plan tours for people,
introduced to their English-speaking guide and board a flight to
Johannesburg. The first day includes a tour of the former home of because I'm helping
Nelson Mandela, lunch at a local restaurant and accommodations
at a sophisticated boutique hotel. fulfill their travel dreams.
On day two, guests fly to Livingstone, Zambia, then on to a luxurious
5-star hotel where they will stay for 3 nights. There are uninterrupted
views of the Zambezi River from the hotel grounds. Guests board a ~ Heather Visser, Cruise Specialists
train to enjoy a ride through the Mosi-oa-Tunya Game Park, including Shore Excursion Manager
a fine dining experience before returning to the hotel.
A highlight of the third day is a 2-hour sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
The next day includes a trip to Botswana for additional game viewing
in Chobe National Park. The final day guests receive a guided tour of
the amazing Victoria Falls. After departing the falls, they are personally
escorted back to Johannesburg for a flight to Cape Town where they
rejoin the cruise ship to continue the World Cruise.
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Victoria Falls
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Where Do Your Dreams Take You?
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Grand World Voyage Grand World Voyage
Zuiderdam Zuiderdam
Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale
January 3, 2023 | 128 Days January 3, 2024 | 128 Days
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
The South Pacific, New Zealand, The Caribbean, one full week on the
Australia, Africa, coastal Europe, Amazon, a Panama Canal transit,
and Northern Europe Hawaii, Japan, China, Singapore,
India, the Arabian Peninsula, Israel
Overnight stays in Fuerte Amador, and the Mediterranean
Papeete, Nuku Alofa, Sydney, Hobart,
Adelaide, Fremantle (Perth), Cape Town Overnight stays in Nawa (Okinawa),
and Amsterdam Tokyo, Kobe (Osaka), Beijing (Tianjin),
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Mumbai, Al 'Aqabah (Petra) and Istanbul
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Dubai, UAE
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Far East-West
Classic World Cruise
South Side Story
Classic World Cruise Silver Shadow
Roundtrip San Francisco
Silver Shadow
January 15, 2024 | 133 Days
Sydney to Fort Lauderdale
January 9, 2023 | 140 Days HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Hawaiian Islands, the South Pacific,
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: extensive cruising in New Zealand and
New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan,
Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Southern the Russian Far East, extensive cruising in
and Western Africa, a full week on the Alaska and British Columbia
Amazon, and the Caribbean
Overnight stays in Honolulu, Lautoka,
Overnight stays in Sydney, Hobart, Auckland, Sydney, Cairns, Darwin,
Auckland, Manila, Hong Kong (2), Broome, Benoa, Semarang, Singapore, Ho
Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok Chi Minh City, Hong Kong (2), Shanghai
(Klong Toey), Singapore, Yangon (2), (2), Beijing (Tianjin), Osaka, Tokyo,
Trincomalee, Mahé, Zanzibar, Cape
Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk (Kamchatsky),
Town (2), Walvis Bay, Praia and Manaus
Juneau and Vancouver
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Hong Kong
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The World Voyage, The World Voyage,
By Cunard By Cunard
Queen Mary 2® Queen Victoria®
Roundtrip New York City New York City to Southampton
January 3, 2023 | 117 Nights January 20, 2023 | 92 Nights
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Transatlantic Crossing on Caribbean, Panama Canal transit,
board a true ocean liner; the San Francisco, Hawaii, the South
Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, the Pacific, New Zealand, Australia,
Arabian Peninsula, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China, the
China, Australia and Africa Arabian Peninsula, Jordan and the
Mediterranean Sea
Overnight stays in Dubai, Singapore,
Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town Overnight stays in San Francisco,
Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore
and Dubai
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Sydney, Australia
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Queen Mary 2
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Beyond the Horizon Navigate the World
Seven Seas Mariner® Seven Seas Mariner®
Miami to Barcelona Roundtrip Miami
January 7, 2023 | 143 Nights January 6, 2024 | 132 Nights
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
The Panama Canal, South The Caribbean, the Panama
America, the South Pacific, Canal, Central America, West
Australia, Southeast Asia, the Far Coast of U.S.A., Hawaii, French
East, India, the Arabian Peninsula, Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia,
Seychelles, Southern and Western Southeast Asia, India, the Arabian
Africa, and Spain Peninsula, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, the
Mediterranean Sea and Bermuda
Overnight stays in Lima (Callao),
Bora Bora, Bali (Benoa), Overnight stays in San Francisco,
Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Papeete (Tahiti), Sydney, Bali
Bangkok, Singapore, Malé, Dubai, (Benoa), Singapore, Yangon (2),
Mahé and Cape Town Mumbai, Luxor (Safaga), Jerusalem
(Haifa), Barcelona and Hamilton
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Taj Mahal, India
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World Cruise World Cruise
Island Princess Island Princess
Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale
January 5, 2023 | 111 Days January 4, 2024 | 111 Days
OR OR
Roundtrip Los Angeles Roundtrip Los Angeles
January 19, 2023 | 111 Days January 18, 2024 | 111 Days
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Panama Canal transit, Central America, Panama Canal transit, Central America,
Mexico, Hawaii, the South Pacific, Mexico, Hawaii, New Zealand,
New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Arabian
the Arabian Peninsula, Jordan, Peninsula, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Greece,
Israel, Turkey, Greece, the Adriatic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the
the Mediterranean Sea and Canary Islands
the Canary Islands
Overnight stay in Dubai
Overnight stays in Dubai and Venice
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Milford Sound, New Zealand
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Wild Kingdoms Celebrated Cultures &
& Exotic Discoveries Treasured Temples
Crystal Serenity Crystal Serenity
Miami to Barcelona Miami to Rome
January 11, 2023 | 140 Nights January 5, 2024 | 105 Nights
Additional options to disembark:
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Venice on May 19 | 128 Nights
Athens on May 10 | 119 Nights Panama Canal transit, Central
America, Mexico, French Polynesia
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE: and more South Pacific islands,
New Zealand, Australia, Southeast
Caribbean, Panama Canal transit,
Asia, Sri Lanka, India, the Arabian
South America, the South Pacific,
Peninsula, Jordan, Israel and
Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian
the Mediterranean Sea
Ocean, Eastern Africa, Oman, Jordan,
Egypt, the Adriatic Sea and the Overnight stays in Panama City, Cabo
Mediterranean Sea San Lucas, Bora Bora, Papeete (2),
Auckland, Napier, Hobart, Sydney,
Overnight stays in Panama City,
Cairns, Bali (Benoa), Colombo,
Callao (Lima), Easter Island, Bora
Cochin, Mumbai and Eilat
Bora, Papeete, Sydney, Rabaul, Bali
(Benoa), Singapore, Yangon (2),
Chennai, Colombo, Mahé, Mombasa
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(2), Venice (2) and Barcelona
Athens, Greece
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Insignia
Roundtrip San Francisco
January 15, 2023 | 180 Days
OR
Global Expedition
Insignia
Miami to New York
December 28, 2022 | 218 Days
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Mexico, Central America, South America,
Antarctica, Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian
Peninsula, India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan,
the Russian Far East, Alaska, British Columbia
and the U.S. West Coast
Overnight stays in Buenos Aires, Rio de
Janeiro, Walvis Bay, Cape Town (2), Mahé,
Dubai, Mumbai, Colombo, Yangon (2),
Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue
(Chan May), Hong Kong, Xiamen, Shanghai,
Beijing (Tianjin), Kyoto (Kobe), Tokyo and
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San Francisco
Tokyo and Mount Fuji, Japan
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Viking World Cruise
Viking Neptune
Fort Lauderdale to London (Greenwich)
December 22, 2022 | 138 Days
HIGH L IGHTS I NCLU DE:
Panama Canal transit, Central
America, Hawaii, French Polynesia,
New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and
more of Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka,
India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Israel,
Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea and
the Atlantic Coast of Europe
Overnight stays in Auckland (2),
Sydney, Bali (2), Ho Chi Minh City
(2), Singapore, Yangon (2), Colombo,
Mumbai (2), Haifa, Istanbul and
London (Greenwich)
Additional option to embark:
Viking World Journeys
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Los Angeles to London (Greenwich) Whale breaching
Bali, Indonesia
in Alaska
January 8, 2023 | 121 Days
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Viking World Cruise Viking World Cruise
Viking Sky Viking Sky
Los Angeles to London (Greenwich) Los Angeles to London (Greenwich)
December 20, 2023 | 138 Days January 6, 2024 | 121 Days
OR OR
Viking Neptune Viking Neptune
Los Angeles to London (Greenwich) Los Angeles to London (Greenwich)
December 23, 2023 | 138 Days January 9, 2024 | 121 Days
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Panama Canal transit, Central Panama Canal transit, Central
America, Hawaii, French Polynesia, America, Hawaii, French Polynesia,
New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and
more of Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, more of Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka,
India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Israel,
Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea and Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea and
the Atlantic Coast of Europe the Atlantic Coast of Europe
Overnight stays in Auckland (2), Overnight stays in Auckland (2),
Sydney, Bali (2), Ho Chi Minh City Sydney, Bali (2), Ho Chi Minh City
(2), Singapore, Yangon (2), Colombo, (2), Singapore, Yangon (2), Colombo,
Mumbai (2), Haifa, Istanbul and Mumbai (2), Haifa, Istanbul and
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Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
London (Greenwich) London (Greenwich)
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2024
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Extraordinary Discoveries Extraordinary Horizons
Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn Sojourn
Miami to Barcelona Los Angeles to Athens
January 6, 2023 | 140 Days January 11, 2024 | 145 Days
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Central America, South America, Hawaii, the South Pacific, New
extensive cruising in the South Pacific, Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia,
Australia, Indonesia, Seychelles, Kenya, the Far East, Egypt, the Arabian Sea,
Tanzania, South Africa, western Africa Jordan, Israel, Greece and Turkey
and the Canary Islands
Overnight stays in Honolulu,
Overnight stays in Quito (Manta), Auckland, Sydney, Cairns, Darwin,
Lima (Callao), Easter Island, Papeete, Manila, Keelung (Taipei), Busan
Melbourne, Denpasar (Benoa), (Pusan), Nagasaki, Shanghai (2),
Mombasa (2), Cape Town and Hong Kong, Halong Bay,
Walvis Bay Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),
Laem Chabang (Bangkok),
Singapore, Colombo, Malé, Safaga,
and Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Haifa, Israel
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Azamara World Voyage
Azamara Onward
Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona
January 5, 2024 | 155 Nights
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Panama Canal transit, South
America, Easter Island, French
Polynesia, China, Vietnam, Thailand,
Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka,
India, the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt,
Jordan, Israel, Turkey, the Black Sea,
Greece and the Mediterranean Sea
Overnight stays in Lima (Callao),
Hanga Roa, Moorea, Papeete,
Bora Bora, Hobart, Sydney (2),
Cairns, Manila, Hong Kong,
Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City,
Bangkok (Klong Toey) (2), Singapore,
Cochin, Mumbai, Dubai, Safaga,
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Haifa and Istanbul
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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The Ultimate
World Cruise
Serenade of the Seas
Roundtrip Miami
December 10, 2023 | 274 Nights
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All 7 continents, and featuring the
Caribbean, a circumnavigation of
South America, Hawaii, French
Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia,
Southeast Asia, China, Japan, India,
the Arabian Peninsula, Jordan,
Israel, Greece, the Black Sea, the
Adriatic Sea, the Mediterranean
Sea, Coastal Europe, the United
Kingdom, Northern Europe, Iceland
and Greenland
Overnight stays in Ushuaia, Hong
Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai,
Jerusalem, Athens, Odessa,
Istanbul, Venice, Barcelona, Paris,
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St. Petersburg, Reykjavik and Paradise Bay, Antarctica
New York City
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