Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Miami, United States |
Miami is a seaside city of ivory-white high-rises and intimate neighborhoods. |
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2-3 |
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Cruise the Caribbean Sea |
The Caribbean Sea is a paradise of turquoise waters and emerald islands. |
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4 |
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Port Royal, Jamaica |
Historians have compared Port Royal to Pompeii, Italy for its archaeological wonders. |
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5 |
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Cruise the Caribbean Sea |
The paradisiacal setting of the Caribbean Sea was once synonymous with adventure and hidden treasures. |
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6 |
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Oranjestad, Aruba |
Aruba’s capital city, Oranjestad brims with colorful Dutch charm. |
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7 |
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Cruise the Caribbean Sea |
The waters of the Caribbean Sea, witnesses to history, once bore ships carrying sugar to the New World. |
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8 |
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Cartagena, Colombia |
With its remarkably preserved colonial city, seaside Cartagena is a cultural treasure. |
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9 |
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Colón, Panama |
Panama’s “second city,” culture-rich Colón lies near the Panama Canal’s Atlantic entrance. |
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10 |
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Scenic Cruising: Panama Canal |
The Panama Canal is composed of massive locks, a forest-lined waterway and a tranquil lake. |
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11-12 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
The first European to see the Pacific was Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who crossed the Isthmus of Panama in 1513. |
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13 |
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León (Corinto), Nicaragua |
Léon boasts incredibly preserved Spanish colonial architecture, exuding a timeless atmosphere. |
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14 |
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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala |
Puerto Quetzal is the gateway to Guatemala’s colonial and natural splendor. |
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15-17 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
The warm waters of the Pacific are teeming with marine life. |
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18 |
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
With azure waters and a dramatic rocky coast, Cabo San Lucas is a top Mexican destination. |
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19-20 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
Spain ruled the Pacific during the late 16th century, trading between Mexico and the Philippines. |
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21 |
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San Diego, United States |
Widely known as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego offers some of the world’s loveliest parks and beaches. |
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22 |
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Los Angeles, United States |
Los Angeles, “City of Angels,” is home to a glamorous entertainment culture. |
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23 |
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Santa Barbara, United States |
Nestled between mountains and sea, Santa Barbara boasts historic architecture in a charming downtown setting. |
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24-28 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
The Pacific Ocean, twice the size of the Atlantic, covers around one-third of the planet’s surface. |
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29 |
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Kauai (Nawiliwili), United States |
The lush vegetation and wildflowers of tropical Kauai have earned it the nickname “The Garden Island.” |
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30 |
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Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii |
Equal parts Polynesian and American, Honolulu and the island of Oahu are lush with breathtaking natural beauty. |
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31-35 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean on a balsa raft he built himself. |
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36 |
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
Magnificent, lushly forested Bora Bora is the gem of the Society Islands. |
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37 |
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Moorea (Opunoha Bay), French Polynesia |
One of the most magnificent of the Society Islands, Moorea boasts white-sand beaches, jagged peaks and primeval landscapes. |
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38 |
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Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia |
Tahiti is one of the world’s most visually stunning and romantic destinations. |
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39-42 |
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Cruise the South Pacific Ocean |
The Pacific Ocean is home to most of the world’s islands; they total about 25,000. |
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43 |
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Cross the International Date Line |
As you cross the International Date Line today, you will “cruise into yesterday,” gaining a day. |
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44 |
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Cruise the South Pacific Ocean |
The waters of the South Pacific have been traversed by explorers for millennia. |
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45 |
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Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
Gateway to the more than 150 islands that comprise the Bay of Islands, Waitangi holds a central role in the history of New Zealand. |
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46 |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Rich in heritage, Auckland is the cultural capital of New Zealand’s North Island. |
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47 |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Set between two glistening harbors, Auckland is known as the “City of Sails.” |
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48 |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Nestled between the Waitematā and Manukau Harbors, Auckland enjoys a rich boating culture. |
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49 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
Explorers once searched Pacific waters for a theoretical landmass called Terra Australis. |
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50 |
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Napier, New Zealand |
Napier is a rich cultural center and gateway to a thriving wine-growing region. |
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51 |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
New Zealand’s capital of Wellington is splendidly set between mountains and sea. |
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52 |
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Christchurch, New Zealand |
British-flavored Christchurch fans out at the feet of the Southern Alps. |
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53 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
When Ferdinand Magellan crossed the Pacific Ocean, he dubbed it Mar Pacífico, meaning “peaceful sea.” |
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54 |
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Cruise the Doubtful Sound |
Doubtful Sound is the deepest and, many believe, most magnificent fjord of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. |
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55-56 |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
The legendary Tasman Sea lies between New Zealand and Australia. |
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57 |
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Tasmania (Hobart), Australia |
Founded as a penal colony, Hobart exudes endless charms in a picturesque setting. |
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58 |
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Tasmania (Hobart), Australia |
Tasmania is known as the “Apple Isle,” as it is one of the most prominent apple-growing areas in the world. |
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59 |
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Melbourne, Australia |
Capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant cultural center. |
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60 |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
British Captain James Cook explored Tasman Sea waters in the 1770s. |
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61 |
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Sydney, Australia |
Spectacular Sydney is celebrated for its magnificent harbor and iconic Opera House. |
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62 |
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Sydney, Australia |
A major cultural center of Australia, Sydney is beloved for its free-spirited nature. |
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63 |
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Cruise the Australian Coast |
Australia’s East Coast lures surfers and beach lovers with its picturesque shores and dramatic waves. |
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64 |
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Brisbane, Australia |
Set on scenic Moreton Bay, Brisbane is a vibrant center for Australian arts and design. |
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65 |
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Cruise the Australian Coast |
Australia’s East Coast lures surfers and beach lovers with its picturesque shores and dramatic waves. |
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66 |
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Whitsunday Islands (Airlie Beach), Australia |
Pure-white sands meet cerulean waters in the Whitsundays, an island paradise. |
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67 |
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Cairns, Australia |
The seaside resort of Cairns is Australia’s gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. |
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68 |
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Cruise the Coral Sea |
The Coral Sea, a paradise for divers, is pure pleasure to cruise. |
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69 |
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Thursday Island, Australia |
Picturesque Thursday Island was once home to a thriving pearl fishing industry. |
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70-71 |
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Cruise the Arafura Sea |
The Arafura’s seabed, once a dry land bridge between continents, allowed early human migrations. |
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72 |
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Darwin, Australia |
Hub of Australia’s Top End, Darwin is a lively center of arts and culture. |
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73 |
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Cruise the Timor Sea |
The shallow Timor Sea has long been traveled by Indonesia’s indigenous people. |
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74 |
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Komodo, Indonesia |
A magnificent menagerie, Komodo Island is home to its namesake dragon. |
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75 |
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Bali, Indonesia |
Some of Bali’s revered temples are carved from white coral, harvested from the sea. |
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76 |
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Cruise the Java Sea |
The waters of the Java Sea played an important role in the Allies’ naval defense during World War II. |
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77 |
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Semarang, Java, Indonesia |
Outside Semarang, the massive pyramidal Borobudur temple attracts countless pilgrims. |
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78 |
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Cruise the Java Sea |
The body of water north of Bali and south of Kangean Island is rich in coral and marine life. |
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79-80 |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
Tucked among mainland China, Vietnam and the Philippines, the South China Sea is one of the world’s most important waterways. |
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81 |
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia |
Kota Kinabalu is ethnically diverse and a melting pot of cultures. |
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82 |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
An important shipping lane, more than half of all the world’s shipping boats pass through the South China Sea. |
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83 |
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Manila, Philippines |
The original name for Manila was Ginto, which means the “Land of the Gold.” |
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84 |
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Manila, Philippines |
Manila is home to the world’s oldest Chinatown, established in 1594. |
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85 |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
The storied South China Sea has carried both emperors and traders. |
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86 |
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Hong Kong, China |
Bustling Victoria Harbor, with its stunning vistas, is the heart of Hong Kong. |
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87 |
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Hong Kong, China |
Hong Kong, where many practice Taoism and Buddhism, is rich in temples and monasteries. |
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88 |
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Hong Kong, China |
Hong Kong is home to long-cherished Eastern traditions amid modern Western sensibilities. |
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89 |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
Tucked among mainland China, Vietnam and the Philippines, the South China Sea is one of the world’s most important waterways. |
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90 |
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Hue (Chan May), Vietnam |
Seat of the Nguyen Dynasty for 150 years, Hue is home to the grand Imperial City, a rich repository of palaces and temples. |
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91 |
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Cruise the South China Sea |
The South China Sea was once called the Sea of Cham after the maritime kingdom of Champa that ruled Southeast Asia before the 16th century. |
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92 |
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City exudes a heady mix of French and Vietnamese cultures. |
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93 |
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City’s wide boulevards, lined with architectural gems, are reminiscent of Paris. |
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94 |
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Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Thailand |
The Gulf of Thailand, set amid mountains, is home to Irrawaddy and Chinese white dolphins. |
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95 |
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Sihanoukville, Cambodia |
The relaxed seaside city of Sihanoukville is perched on the end of a scenic peninsula. |
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96 |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
Siam of old, Bangkok is beautifully set on the Chao Phraya River. |
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97 |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
In the gilded temples of Bangkok, spread throughout the city, Thailand’s Buddha is venerated. |
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98 |
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Koh Samui, Thailand |
Koh Samui is a paradise of coconut trees, coral reefs and long sandy beaches. |
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99 |
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Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Thailand |
Once known as the Gulf of Siam, the Gulf of Thailand is bordered by Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. |
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100 |
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Singapore, Singapore |
The world’s only island city-state, Singapore is a sophisticated metropolis. |
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101 |
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Singapore, Singapore |
A 63-island archipelago, Singapore boasts diverse traditions and varied cultural cuisine. |
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102 |
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
The magnificent Petronas Towers are the centerpiece of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. |
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103 |
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George Town, Malaysia |
A celebration of culture, George Town is one of Asia’s most colorful corners. |
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104 |
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Cruise the Andaman Sea |
The mangroves along the shoreline of the Andaman Sea provide shelter and homes for its marine life. |
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105-106 |
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Scenic Cruising: Bay of Bengal |
The waters of the Bay of Bengal, the world’s largest bay, are sacred to many Hindus. |
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107 |
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Colombo, Sri Lanka |
This island nation has long been renowned for its cinnamon and spice trade. |
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108 |
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Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Brimming with old-world British charms, Colombo is the cultural hub of Sri Lanka. |
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109 |
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Cruise the Laccadive Sea |
The Laccadive Sea is one of the world’s richest marine environments. |
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110 |
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Cochin, India |
Multicultural Cochin’s spice trade changed the face of Europe. |
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111 |
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Cruise the Arabian Sea |
The Arabian Sea has long been an important trade route between India and the West. |
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112 |
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Goa, India |
Portuguese-influenced Goa is home to magnificent colonial-era architecture. |
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113 |
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Mumbai, India |
Historic Mumbai enjoys a magnificent seaside setting on the Arabian Sea. |
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114 |
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Mumbai, India |
Spread over seven islands, Mumbai preserves the cultural splendor of Bombay of old. |
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115 |
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Mumbai, India |
Historic Mumbai enjoys a magnificent seaside setting on the Arabian Sea. |
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116-117 |
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Cruise the Arabian Sea |
In the Age of Sail, all manner of spices, metals, gems and wine crossed the Arabian Sea. |
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118 |
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Muscat, Oman |
Muscat, Oman’s romantic capital of whitewashed splendor, is rich in royal treasures. |
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119 |
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Cruise the Omani Coast |
The starkly beautiful coast of Oman was once central to a vibrant spice trade. |
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120 |
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Salālah, Oman |
A crossroads on the historic Frankincense Route, Salālah holds a rich history. |
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121-124 |
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Cruise the Red Sea |
The fabled waters of the Red Sea are rich in history and legend. |
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125 |
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Aqaba, Jordan |
Jordan’s only coastal city, scenic Aqaba is set amid bleached-out desert hills. |
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126 |
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Luxor, Egypt |
Unearth the mysteries of Luxor, Egypt’s timeless city on the Nile River. |
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127 |
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Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
Sharm el-Sheikh boasts scenic beaches, turquoise waters and starkly beautiful desert. |
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128 |
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Scenic Cruising: Suez Canal |
An engineering marvel, the Suez Canal is surrounded by desert sands stretching into Egypt. |
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129 |
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Cairo, Egypt |
Just outside Cairo, the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx hold ancient mysteries. |
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130 |
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Jerusalem, Israel |
Christianity, Judaism and Islam all trace their faith to the holy city of Jerusalem. |
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131 |
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Haifa, Israel |
Seaside Haifa is one of Israel’s most important and beautiful cities. |
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132 |
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Cruise the Mediterranean Sea |
The Mediterranean Sea has borne innumerable legends and histories on storied shores. |
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133 |
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Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey |
Rich in biblical history, remarkably preserved Ephesus offers an unparalleled look into the lives of the ancients. |
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134 |
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Istanbul, Turkey |
Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul exudes a heady mix of Western and Eastern cultures. |
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135 |
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Istanbul, Turkey |
Long a significant center of trade, Istanbul was a major cultural crossroads along the world-famous Silk Route. |
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136 |
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Cruise the Aegean Sea |
An arm of the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea is located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. |
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137 |
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Athens, Greece |
The legacy of ancient Greece looms large atop Athens’s Acropolis Hill. |
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138-139 |
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Cruise the Adriatic Sea |
The Adriatic boasts a long history of empires and a stunning coastline. |
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140 |
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Venice, Italy |
Venice is a rich tapestry of graceful piazzas, tranquil canals and artful footbridges. |
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141 |
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Venice, Italy |
Venice’s strikingly beautiful Venetian Gothic buildings date to late medieval times. |
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142 |
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Split, Croatia |
The old quarter of Split merges flawlessly with an ancient palace. |
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143 |
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Dubrovnik, Croatia |
Dubrovnik’s stunning Old Town is filled with medieval streets and sun-kissed Mediterranean locale. |
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144 |
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Corfu, Greece |
Corfu’s rich history echoes in its Venetian-styled Old Town, set on a breathtaking coast. |
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145 |
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Cruise the Strait of Messina |
The Strait of Messina, a narrow waterway between the eastern tip of Sicily and the western tip of Calabria, connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south. |
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146 |
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Naples, Italy |
The legacy of the kingdom of Naples is visible in its grand architecture. |
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147 |
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Rome, Italy |
More than 2,500 years of history live in the storied streets of Rome. |
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148 |
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Florence/Pisa, Italy |
Florence brims with architectural brilliance and fine art such as Michelangelo’s David. |
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149 |
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Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Monte Carlo exudes chic, from the Prince’s Palace to the renowned Casino. |
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150 |
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Marseille, France |
France’s oldest city, Marseille’s rich historic treasures include its scenic Old Port. |
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151 |
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Barcelona, Spain |
Adorned with Gaudí’s surreal architecture, Barcelona is alive with color and whimsy. |
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152 |
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Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona brims with history, stunning architecture and vibrant Catalonian culture. |
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153 |
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Murcia (Cartagena), Spain |
Murcia is celebrated for its farmland and its huertas, fertile market gardens. |
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154 |
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Granada, Spain |
Granada is a splendid canvas of Moorish architecture and Andalusian tradition. |
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155 |
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Scenic Cruising: Strait of Gibraltar |
The storied Strait of Gibraltar is one of Europe’s most significant waterways. |
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156 |
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Vigo, Spain |
Known as Spain’s “Gateway to the Atlantic,” Vigo is steeped in a history that dates back to the Romans. |
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157 |
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Scenic Cruising: English Channel |
The famed English Channel separates southern England from northern France. |
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158 |
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Portland, England |
Linked to the mainland by a barrier beach, Portland boasts an impressive Viking and naval past. |
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159 |
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Dover, England |
Dover faces France across the Straits of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel. |
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160 |
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London (Greenwich), England |
Upriver from maritime Greenwich, London bustles with lively culture and royal glamour. |
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161 |
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London (Greenwich), England |
Maritime Greenwich is a gateway to historic London, seat of the British monarchy. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
