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SeaDream Yacht Club Opens Entire 2024 Mediterranean Season

SeaDream Yacht Club  has announced the opening of all 2024 Mediterranean season voyages on its newly renovated, luxurious yachts,  SeaDream I  and  SeaDream II . Responding to guest requests to reserve well ahead of their journey, SeaDream is accepting reservations for all 2024 voyages now.

2024 Mediterranean Season

In  May 2024, SeaDream kicks off an exciting Mediterranean season , calling on 86 unique ports across 16 different countries. Voyages range from  6 to 12 nights , with opportunities to combine back-to-back itineraries without duplicating ports. Discover new destinations in 2024 including Crotone and Taranto, Italy; Tangier, Morocco; Vlore, Albania; Krk, Croatia; and Tunis, Tunisia.

The Mediterranean is brimming with secluded beaches and yachting harbors, history, art, architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The region’s cultural influences may be best explored through cuisine. SeaDream’s Yachting Land Adventures will take guests wine tasting in Kotor, Montenegro, sampling olive oils in Parga, Greece, and creating their own Sicilian style pizza in Lipari, Sicily.

“Given the small size of our vessels, we are able to access new and interesting destinations that larger ships simply can’t visit. We look for off-the-beaten path, hidden gems—and we find them,” SeaDream’s vice president of destinations Emilio Freeman said. Providing guests with an unhurried immersive experience to explore by day and night, SeaDream stays overnight in 12 different picturesque ports such as Amalfi, Hvar, Positano, Santorini, and Villefranche-sur-Mer.

SeaDream’s 2024 Mediterranean season includes a rare 12-Day voyage from   Istanbul, Turkey to Venice, Italy:

• In the Footsteps of Marco Polo  – Embarking June 30: Calling on Kepez, Turkey; Kusadasi, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Santorini, Greece; transit the Corinth Canal; Itea, Greece; Parga, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Hvar, Croatia; Sibenik, Croatia; Rovinj, Croatia; and Piran, Slovenia.

More 2024 Mediterranean season itineraries:

• The Iberian Coast & the Maltese Islands  – Malaga, Spain to Valletta, Malta. 8 days embarking May 4: Calling on Cartagena, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; Tunis, Tunisia; and Mgarr Harbour, Gozo Island, Malta.
• Dalmatian Coast Discovery  – Venice, Italy to Dubrovnik, Croatia. 7 days embarking July 20: Calling on Koper, Slovenia; Krk, Croatia ; Zadar, Croatia; Split, Croatia; and Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay).
• Secluded Southern Italy & Greece  – Valletta, Malta to Athens (Piraeus) Greece. 8 days embarking Sept. 16: Calling on Mgarr Harbour, Gozo Island, Malta; Taormina, Sicily; Crotone, Italy; Kefalonia, Greece; Pilos, Greece; Itea, Greece; and transit the Corinth Canal.
• Spanish Riviera Revealed  – Barcelona, Spain to Malaga, Spain. 7 days embarking Oct. 19: calling on Valencia, Spain; Cartagena, Spain; Motril, Spain; Tangier, Morocco; Gibraltar, UK; and Puerto Banus, Spain.

For more information about SeaDream Yacht Club, consult a Travel Advisor, call in USA +1 800-707-4911, in EU +47 67 79 25 85, or visit  seadream.com .

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SeaDream unveils 23 Mediterranean voyages for 2024

Seadream ii to visit 12 countries on 6- to 11-night sailings.

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Bookings have opened for SeaDream Yacht Club ‘s 2024 Mediterranean voyages on its newly renovated mega-yacht  SeaDream II , in response to guest requests to reserve well ahead of their journey.

SeaDream II ’s 2024 Mediterranean season begins 4 May and will call on 12 countries on 6- to 11- night voyages. New destinations include Crotone, and Taranto, Italy; Tangier, Morocco; Vlore, Albania; Krk, Croatia; Tunis, Tunisia; and Cagliari, Sardinia, and numerous others.

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Yachting Land Adventures will be offered for epicureans, history enthusiasts, and adventurers alike. In many cases, guests will explore multiple countries in one voyage. Providing a more immersive destination experience, SeaDream has overnight stays in nine ports including Amalfi, Sorrento, and Positano, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Hvar and Dubrovnik, Croatia; Santorini, Greece; Ashdod, Israel; and Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.

After completing its Caribbean season on 22 April 2024, SeaDream II will cross the Atlantic on a 12-day voyage from Bridgetown, Barbados to Malaga, Spain.

A sample of SeaDream II’s 2024 Mediterranean voyages include:

• French & Italian Riviera Deluxe – Nice to Rome | 26 June – 6 July Calling on Monte Carlo, Monaco (overnight stay); St. Tropez, France (overnight stay); Portofino, Portovenere, and Livorno, Italy; Portoferraio, Elba, Italy; Bonifacio, Corsica, France; Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.
• Greek Odyssey – Athens (Piraeus) roundtrip | 23-30 August Calling on Sifnos, Santorini, Patmos, Mykonos, Ikaria, and Milos, Greece.
• Dalmatian Coast Discovery – Venice to Dubrovnik | 20-27 July Calling on Koper, Krk, Zadar, Split, and Hvar, Croatia, with an overnight stay in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
• Greece & Israel Antiquities Athens roundtrip | 23 September – 4 October Heraklion, Crete, Greece; Ayia Napa, Cyprus; Haifa, and Ashdod, Israel (overnight stay); Antalya, Turkey; Rhodes, and Santorini, Greece.

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Highlights of seadream yacht club’s 2024 mediterranean season.

In 2024 Seadream is offering a season of luxury yachting voyages which includes new and unique calls in Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Tunisia.

In 2024 SeaDream I and SeaDream II, the recently renovated luxurious yachts of SeaDream Yacht Club , are sailing a season of Mediterranean voyages to new and exciting ports in Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Tunisia. For a closer look on board the renovated yachts click here .

In May 2024, SeaDream kicks off its exciting Mediterranean season, calling on 86 unique ports across 16 different countries. Voyages range from 6 to 12 nights, with opportunities to combine back-to-back itineraries without duplicating ports. New destinations include Crotone and Taranto (Italy), Tangier (Morocco), Vlore (Albania), Krk (Croatia) and Tunis (Tunisia).

The Mediterranean is brimming with secluded beaches and yachting harbors, history, art, architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The region’s cultural influences may be best explored through cuisine. SeaDream’s Yachting Land Adventures will take guests wine tasting in Kotor (Montenegro), sampling olive oils in Parga (Greece) and creating their own Sicilian style pizza in Lipari (Sicily).

“Given the small size of our vessels, we are able to access new and interesting destinations that larger ships simply can’t visit. We look for off-the-beaten path, hidden gems – and we find them,” said Emilio Freeman , SeaDream’s vice president of destinations. Providing guests with an unhurried immersive experience to explore by day and night, SeaDream stays overnight in 12 different picturesque ports such as Amalfi, Hvar, Positano, Santorini, and Villefranche-sur-Mer.

SeaDream’s 2024 Mediterranean season includes a rare 12-Day voyage from Istanbul (Turkey) to Venice (Italy):

• In the Footsteps of Marco Polo  – Embarking June 30: Calling on Kepez and Kusadasi (Turkey); Mykonos and Santorini (Greece), transit the Corinth Canal; Itea and Parga (Greece); Dubrovnik, Hvar, Sibenik and Rovinj (Croatia); and Piran (Slovenia).

More compelling 2024 Mediterranean itineraries:

• The Iberian Coast & the Maltese Islands  – Malaga (Spain) to Valletta (Malta). 8 days embarking May 4: Calling on Cartagena, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca (Spain); Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy); Tunis (Tunisia); and Mgarr Harbour, Gozo Island, Malta.
• Dalmatian Coast Discovery  – Venice, Italy to Dubrovnik, Croatia. 7 days embarking July 20: Calling on Koper, Slovenia; Krk, Croatia; Zadar, Croatia; Split, Croatia; and Dubrovnik, Croatia (overnight stay).
• Secluded Southern Italy & Greece  – Valletta, Malta to Athens (Piraeus) Greece. 8 days embarking Sept. 16: Calling on Mgarr Harbour (Gozo Island, Malta); Taormina (Sicily, Italy); Crotone (Italy); Kefalonia, Pilos, Itea and transit the Corinth Canal (Greece).
• Spanish Riviera Revealed  – Barcelona to Malaga. 7 days embarking Oct. 19: calling on Valencia, Cartagena and Motril (Spain); Tangier (Morocco); Gibraltar (UK) and Puerto Banus (Spain).

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SeaDream Yacht Club’s unprecedented 2024 itineraries.

SeaDream Yacht Club announces its newest Mediterranean itineraries for the 2024 season on its newly renovated luxury mega yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II .

SeaDream II ‘s 2024 Mediterranean season will begin May 4, 2024, calling at 12 countries for 6- to 11-night cruises. Unseen destinations include Crotone and Taranto, Tangier, Vlora, Krk, and Tunis, to name a few.

SeaDream will offer overnights in 9 ports, among them: Amalfi, Sorrento and Positano, Monte Carlo, Hvar and Dubrovnik, Santorini, Ashdod and Villefranche-sur-Mer.

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After completing its Caribbean season, on April 22, 2024, SeaDream II will cross the Atlantic on a 12-day voyage and reach Malaga.

The small size of SeaDream I and SeaDream II will allow guests to discover intimate, off-the-beaten-path ports as well as small towns.

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Among the proposals in SeaDream II’s Mediterranean 2024:

French Riviera and Italian Riviera Deluxe : from Nice to Rome from June 26 to July 6, 2024 with stopovers: in Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Portofino, Portovenere and Livorno, Portoferraio, Elba, Bonifacio, Porto Cervo.

Dalmatian Coast Discovery : from Venice to Dubrovnik from July 20 to 27, 2024 with stopovers: in Koper, Krk, Zadar, Split and Hvar.

Odyssey : Round trip from Athens from August 23 to 30, 2024 with stopovers in Sifnos, Santorini, Patmos, Mykonos, Ikaria and Milos.

Greece and Israel : round trip from Athens from September 23 to October 4, 2024 with stopovers in Heraklion, Crete, Ayia Napa, Haifa, Ashdod, Antalya, Rhodes, and Santorini.

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SeaDream unveils 23 Mediterranean voyages for 2024

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SeaDream Yacht Club has announced the opening of all 2024 Mediterranean voyages on its recently renovated yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II. The line has opened bookings for all its 2024 voyages.

In May 2024, SeaDream will begin its Mediterranean season, calling on 86 ports across 16 countries. Voyages will range from six to 12 nights, with opportunities to combine back-to-back itineraries without duplicating ports. Guests can discover new destinations in 2024 including Crotone and Taranto, Italy; Tangier, Morocco; Vlore, Albania; Krk, Croatia; and Tunis, Tunisia.

SeaDream’s “Yachting Land Adventures” will take guests wine tasting in Kotor, Montenegro, sampling olive oils in Parga, Greece, and creating their own Sicilian-style pizza in Lipari, Sicily. Providing guests with an immersive experience to explore by day and night, SeaDream offers overnight stays in 12 ports such as Amalfi, Hvar, Positano, Santorini and Villefranche-sur-Mer.

SeaDream’s 2024 Mediterranean season includes a 12-day voyage from Istanbul to Venice. “In the Footsteps of Marco Polo” itinerary departs June 30, calling on Kepez, Kusadasi, Turkey; Mykonos, Santorini, Greece; the Corinth Canal (transit); Itea, Parga, Greece; Dubrovnik, Hvar, Sibenik, Rovinj, Croatia; and Piran, Slovenia.

Other sample 2024 Mediterranean itineraries are as follows:

• “ The Iberian Coast & the Maltese Islands ” itinerary spans eight days and departs May 4, calling on  Cartagena ,  Ibiza ,  Palma de Mallorca ,  Spain ;  Cagliari ,  Sardinia , Italy; Tunis; and  Mgarr Harbour ,  Gozo Island ,  Malta
• The seven-day “ Dalmatian Coast Discovery ” voyage departs July 20, calling on  Koper , Slovenia; Krk,  Zadar ,  Split , Croatia; and an overnight stay in Dubrovnik
• The eight-day “ Secluded Southern Italy & Greece ” itinerary departs September 16, calling on Mgarr Harbour, Gozo Island, Malta;  Taormina , Sicily; Crotone, Italy;  Kefalonia ,  Pilos , Itea, Greece; and transits the Corinth Canal
• The seven-day “ Spanish Riviera Revealed ” itinerary departs October 19, calling on  Valencia , Cartagena,  Motril , Spain; Tangier;  Gibraltar ,  U.K. ; and  Puerto Banus , Spain

For more information, visit www.seadream.com.

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Port Santorini Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Santorini Island, Thira, Greece. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Santorini Island (Greece) is among the most popular ports of call on Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean cruises. The island is in the Aegan Sea and is the southernmost of the Greek Cycladic Islands.

Santorini (aka Thera/Thira) covers a total area of approx 91 km2 (35 mi2) and has population around 15,000.

The island's largest town and principal port is Fira/Thira (locode GRJTR).

Santorini Island is essentially what remained after an enormous volcanic eruption which destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single isle, and created the geological caldera. A large central, rectangular lagoon, measuring about 12x7 km (7,5x4,3 mi), is surrounded via 300 m (980 ft) high, steep cliffs on 3 sides. The depth of the caldera is 400 m (1312 ft), which makes it impossible for any but the biggest ships to anchor anywhere in the bay. A fisherman's harbour is located at Vlychada, on the southwestern coast. The principal port on the island is Athinios. Fira is the capital, clinging to the top of the cliff that is looking down on the lagoon. 

Santorini is the most active volcanic centre in South Aegean Volcanic Arc, but what remains today is mainly a water-filled caldera. The island's volcanic arc is approx 500 km (310 mi) long and 20-40 km (12-25 mi) wide. The region became volcanically active about 3–4 million years ago, but volcanism on Thera started about 2 million years ago via the extrusion of dacitic lavas from vents around Akrotiri.

The island is the site of one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history: Minoan eruption (sometimes called Thera eruption), which occurred around 3,600 years ago at the height of Minoan civilization. The eruption left a huge caldera surrounded by volcanic ash deposits and may have led to the collapse of Minoan civilization on Crete, 110 km (70 mi) to the south, via a gigantic tsunami. Another theory holds that Thera eruption is the source of Atlantis' legend.

Island's primary industry is tourism. The other main source of wealth includes agriculture. In recent years, the island has been voted one of the most beautiful in the world. Santorini remains the home of a flourishing wine industry, which is based on the Assyrtiko grape variety. White varieties include Aidani and Athiri, whereas red ones include mandilaria and mavrotragano.

In October 2017, the Greek Government ordered the raising of the sunken cruise ship Sea Diamond. The vessel foundered (took on water and sank) in 2007, leaving 2 passengers missing and 1 presumed dead. The decision was made as the wreck posed a potential environmental risk and was deemed a hazard to shipping near the island. On April 5, 2007, the 143-m ship struck a volcanic reef. All of its 1600 passengers and crew were evacuated, except a 45-year-old male passenger (of French origin) and his teenage daughter, who probably drowned. The bodies were never found. For cruise ship accidents you can visit our CruiseMinus section.

Santorini is the most popular cruising destination of all Greek Isles. The busy season for the island is from July through August. Santorini is often described as paradise and is among the world’s most breathtaking places. The towns on the island are situated atop of high cliffs and are looking over the caldera of an ancient volcano.

The closest to the cruise port Thira/Fira international airport is approx 6 km from downtown.

Santorini is often included in Eastern Med itineraries operated by major cruise line brands like Costa , MSC , RCI-Royal Caribbean , NCL-Norwegian , HAL-Holland America , Celebrity , Princess , as well as the luxury travel brands Azamara , RSSC-Regent , Oceania , Seabourn , Windstar , SeaDream .

In 2017, Santorini self-imposed a daily cruise passenger limit of 12000. In 2018, this limit was further pushed down to 8000 per day.

The island's cruise port schedule for 2018 had a total of 439 ship calls (409 in 2017). For season 2019 were handled 592 ship calls with ~870,000 passengers.

Following the COVID crisis, in 2022 Santorini handled a total of 686 cruise ship calls, which number in 2023 increased to 753 (112 in June alone).

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Cruise ships to Santorini Island dock (anchor) at Thira - port town on the western coast. The cruise port is a tender port (doesn’t have passenger terminal). Cruise vessels anchor in the caldera and their passengers are tendered ashore to the Old Port in Fira (Skala) via local tender boats (called skunas). Cruise liners usually call on Santorini Island at 8 am and leave at 6 pm.

Cruise ship tourists can reach town Fira by walking, by donkey or by cable car. Cable car and donkey rides are affordably priced. A cable car is available every 20 min. Donkey rides from the cruise tender dock take up to 30 min, almost the same as walking.

• Fira (Thira): the capital of the island is amazing place. The houses, the flowers, the sunsets – even they are impressive enough. All buildings are white with blue cupolas. The streets are narrow, the hotels are small, the cuisine in the restaurants is so tasty. The city is easily reached from Santorini cruise port tender dock – you need to climb 580 zig zag steps.
• Museum of Prehistoric Fira: located near the bus station.
• Folklore Museum: the museum is located on Kontochori. The building is a cave dwelling from the 19th century. Discover the typical household on the island. You can also find many local tools for wine-making or barrel-making. The Folklore Museum works from May to October. The admission is three euros.
• Oia: eight miles from Santorini cruise port tender dock (direction north) is the most photographed village of the island. Everything here is breathtaking, especially dinner at sunset.
• Naval Museum: the museum is located in Oia. It is open from April to November. The admission is three euros. The museum houses local ships models, equipment for navigation and more.

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Princess Cruises to Sail Largest-Ever Europe Cruise and Cruisetour Season in 2026

New sun princess one of five to sail region. season also features total solar eclipse cruise - return to copenhagen – plus new roundtrip rome itineraries..

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 9, 2024) – Princess Cruises is going big in Europe for 2026. The “Love Boat” line today announced that its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.

Running March through November 2026, the European season features 59 unique itineraries, visiting 101 destinations across 29 countries, ranging from five to 42 nights. Highlights of the upcoming season include an opportunity to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse; sail on the newest Princess ship – Sun Princess; the return of roundtrip cruises from Copenhagen and new itineraries from Rome. The robust season goes on sale May 23, 2024.

“There’s incredible demand for European vacations and we don’t see that slowing down anytime soon,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Guests should book early as our best pricing will be when these cruises first go on sale. Our 2026 season delivers the best of Europe with incredible voyages visiting a mix of marquee ports, as well as smaller, off-the-beaten-path spots offering guests their very own personalized journey.”

2026 Europe Highlights

Sun Princess , the next-level Love Boat from Princess, will sail 7-, 14- and 21-night Mediterranean voyages departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Piraeus (Athens), and Barcelona. Guests on a 14- and 21-night voyage can enjoy an itinerary without calling to the same port twice for a Grand Mediterranean Adventure .

• Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean voyage sails roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, calling at Santorini, Kotor, Corfu, and Messina (Sicily).

The newest Princess ship is a true engineering marvel, offering an extraordinary cruise experience with not-to-be-missed culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations. Sun Princess debuts new eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension. With 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients and culinary experiences, Sun Princess has something for every guest to love.

The 3,660-guest Sky Princess will return for its sixth year to home port in Southampton. Sky Princess takes guests on itineraries ranging from seven to 28 nights to destinations including Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean.

On August 12, 2026, Sky Princess will sail directly into the “path of totality” on a special 14-night Total Solar Eclipse Cruise which also visits France, Spain and Portugal. The cruise departs Southampton August 8, 2026.

NEW for 2026 is a 28-night Northern Europe and Mediterranean itinerary sailing roundtrip Southampton and calling to Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (for Berlin), Stockholm (overnight), Helsinki, Tallinn, Visby, Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Southampton, Vigo, Cadiz (for Seville), Malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Bilbao, Le Verdon (for Bordeaux). Departs September 12, 2026.

NEW for 2026, the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess offers Mediterranean itineraries roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome), ranging from five, seven, eight, and 14-nights.

• Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean & Adriatic sailing roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia) to Dubrovnik, Kotor and Corfu.

For the first time-ever, the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess is sailing roundtrip from Southampton , offering British Isles and Northern Europe itineraries ranging from 11, 12 and 14 nights. British Isles voyages take guests to historic ports across England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, while the Northern Europe itineraries include stops in Scandinavia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

• Itinerary Sample: A 14-night Northern Europe cruise visits Haugesund (Norway), Skjolden/Sognefjord (Norway), Olden/Nordfjord (Norway), Aalesund (Norway), Reykjavik (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland).

Princess Cruises returns to Copenhagen after six years with the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess , providing 12-night Northern Europe itineraries.

• Itinerary Sample: Visits to Skagen, Oslo, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Nynashamn (for Stockholm), and Visby.

Prior to sailing from Copenhagen, Sapphire Princess sails in the Mediterranean for two months between March and April 2026, from Barcelona, plus itineraries sailing roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome).

Cruisetours: Guests can combine a Europe cruise with multiple days on land to experience more of the region with five cruisetours to choose from. Guests can choose to sightsee in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour, visit Florence and Rome on the Classic Italy cruisetour, explore Mediterranean treasures on the Best of Greece cruisetour or take in the spectacular landscapes of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry cruisetour.

Grand Adventures and Passages: All five ships sail ultimate transatlantic crossings, offering voyages ranging between 14- and 29-nights.

More Ashore: 19 ports include ‘More Ashore’ late-night stays on select itineraries, and three ports provide overnight stays – Alta, Hamburg and Stockholm.

With Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages guests enjoy the ultimate in savings by adding popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when amenities are purchased separately.

Princess Captain’s Circle members can take advantage of an early booking window starting May 16, 2024, and are eligible for a special discount if booking before August 31, 2024.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

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Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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SeaDream Opens 2024 Mediterranean Voyages For Sale

• May 10, 2022

SeaDream Yacht Club, announced the start sales for 2024 Mediterranean cruiseson its renovated mega yachts, the SeaDream I and the SeaDream II.

The SeaDream II’s 2024 Mediterranean season will begin May 4, 2024 and will call on 12 countries on six- to 11-night voyages.

Guests will be able to explore multiple countries in one voyages. Destinations include Italy, Greece, Morocco, Albania, Croatia, Tunisia, Israel and France. SeaDream also offers its guests many opportunities such as small town explorations, Spa, 5-star cuisine on cruises.

After completing its Caribbean season on April 22, 2024, SeaDream II will cross the Atlantic on a 12-day voyage from Bridgetown, Barbados to Malaga, Spain.

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11 Around-The-World Cruises For An Epic Getaway

"Sailing around the world" sounds so romantic, doesn't it? You're sailing to remote islands with like-minded people while chasing sunsets on a distant horizon. Sure, you can just board a plane to, say, New Zealand, but there's something so pure and patient about maritime journeys. Cruises are like floating resorts, which ease their way over the waves. It's the definition of "slow travel." 

Amazingly, in the modern world of jet-setting travel, round-the-world cruises do exist. Voyagers visit dozens of ports over the course of their odyssey, each with its own landscape, climate, and personality. There are lots of ways travelers can experience "the trip of a lifetime," but this kind of circumnavigation outmatches just about all of them -- and in style. However, there are a few things to consider before investigating such cruises. First, what does it actually mean to sail "around the world?"

Many companies use this phrase — and sail thousands of nautical miles — but only around a single ocean or hemisphere. Even when ships do sail a distance equivalent to the equator (or more), they rarely return to their precise port of origin. Also, these epic  cruise vacations can be pricey ; the kind of dream that merits cashing in a 401K, and the time commitment is also substantial, meaning months on the water. But for diehard cruisers, crisscrossing the planet could easily be worth the time and money, and if this sounds like you, these 11 cruise lines are scheduled to sail around the world.

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Viking: World Cruise

For 138 days, passengers frog-hop through the Caribbean, pass through the Panama Canal, make their way to the islands of Polynesia, and skirt Australia, Asia, and Europe before finally dropping their anchor in London. On Viking's World Cruise, you can step ashore in 28 different nations and pick from 57 guided tours. Viking has been a prolific, respected cruise line since its founding in 1997, and this three-quarter circumnavigation sets sail in December 2024, so there's still time to book.

Ships are equipped with spas, luxury dining options, and cabin beds that can be separated or combined, among many other touches. Long before stepping aboard, the Viking website has a virtual 360-degree tour, acquainting future travelers with the ship's staterooms. Viking has thoughtfully put together a reading list to help travelers get a deeper understanding of the countries they will visit, which is especially helpful in little-understood destinations like Moorea and Indonesia. The ship also has a sizable library onboard for further research. This, plus its sophisticated tours and dining options that reflect the culture of each port, may explain Viking's moniker, "the thinking person's cruise." Quality does come at a price, with full passage starting at $59,995.

Ambassador: Grand Round The World Cruise

The Ambiance sets off from London, crosses the Atlantic, passes through Panama, and hits Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America before pinging back to the United Kingdom. Not only do you cross all the major oceans, but you actually cross the Atlantic three times. Most of these destinations are warm-weather ports, including Sydney at the height of summer. Sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats are recommended on this largely equatorial route.

Ambassador is new to the cruise scene, having been established in the United Kingdom in 2021, and Ambiance is its flagship vessel. Passengers will spend their 120-night voyage in extreme comfort, traveling to 24 countries and 34 ports of call, with top-notch dining, live entertainment, and about 35,000 nautical miles in between. If you can live without a porthole, opting for an  inside cabin on the cruise , then passage starts at the budget-friendly price of $8,500 per person, making this Ambassador cruise one of the most economical on this list. You can also add on drink packages and arrange tours in advance or onboard through an agent or the Ambassador app. You can also explore the ship before you travel, thanks to a 360-degree virtual tour. The 2024 voyage sets sail on June 6.

Regent: World Cruise

The 2026 Regent World Cruise starts in Miami and ends in Miami, which makes it convenient to coordinate, especially if you're already based in the United States. Regent Seven Seas Cruises was founded in 1992 and is a respected brand in the industry.

The ship, the Seven Seas Mariner, also lives up to its name with a formidable 154-night itinerary: the Panama Canal, points along Central America, a dozen Pacific islands, Australia, South Asia, East Africa, and two Atlantic islands before returning to Florida. The Mariner arrives in many well-trod ports like Cape Town and Acapulco, but the route also includes locations that most travelers would have trouble pinpointing on a map: Lautoka, Abidjan, and Male are all names cruisers will become familiar with. To really explore these places, Regent organizes a whopping 431 free shore excursions across six continents, 77 ports, and 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sailing nearly 40,000 nautical miles with world-class spas, dining, and entertainment aboard doesn't come cheap. While you'll need to contact Regent to request specific prices, passengers can expect to pay nearly $100,000 for passage. Regent's World Cruise is considered a luxury-level experience with first-class airfare, gratuities, and 24-hour room service included. If this is your tax bracket, just wait until you see the suites.

Royal Caribbean: Ultimate World Cruise

Royal Caribbean has been taking tourists to far-flung destinations since the late 1960s, and it's now one of the most recognizable cruise companies in the world, so naturally Royal Caribbean would host a round-the-world voyage. But even for seasoned travelers, the Ultimate World Cruise is pretty, well, ultimate. Royal Caribbean's world cruise lasts 274 nights and arrives in no fewer than 60 countries. In other words, you'll spend nine months at sea and personally visit more than a quarter of the sovereign nations on Earth. The saga starts and ends in Miami, where the Royal Caribbean is headquartered, which should make arrangements easy.

The biggest bragging right of all: This cruise touches on every single continent, including Elephant Island and Paradise Bay in Antarctica. You'll find yourself in both Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, plus ports you've never even heard of. That said, unless your soul is fueled by pure wanderlust, this itinerary may sound like a lot of cruising, which may explain why Royal Caribbean has divided the journey into four segments. Cruisers don't have to commit to the entire itinerary; they can easily pick from the quarter that most interests them. 

By the time you read this, a segment may be the only option left, as the next Ultimate World Cruise departs in December of 2023. The segments are significantly more affordable as well. An interior stateroom for the full cruise costs at least $60,000 per person, while a segment starts at $12,500.

Cunard: Full World Voyage

When the Queen Mary 2 departs from New York City on January 3, 2024, it won't return to this same harbor for 123 nights. The itinerary isn't exactly "around the world," but rather a crossing of the Eastern Hemisphere — twice. Passengers traverse the Atlantic to the United Kingdom, then ease their way down the eastern coast of Africa before beelining for Australia. The ship boomerangs back, with many stops in Asia, a shortcut through the Suez Canal, and a tour of the Mediterranean before heading back to the U.S.

The voyage comes at the heels of Cunard's 100th anniversary, making it the second-oldest company on the list. The Queen Mary 2 has been Cunard's flagship vessel since 2004, and the company has mastered hospitality over the past century, with exceptional dining, luxury suites, and Broadway-quality performances by the Royal Court Theatre. Cunard also takes pride in its children's facilities, encouraging families to travel together, as well as the great English tradition of afternoon tea. Most of the budget cabins on the Queen Mary 2 were already booked at the time of this writing, but cabins with balconies are still available, starting at the not-ludicrous price of $16,899 per person. 

Oceania: Around The World In 180 Days

When Junes Verne wrote his novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," his Victorian goal was to travel as quickly as possible. Oceania is now advertising the opposite: This journey takes passengers the long way from Los Angeles to New York City, across the Pacific, around Australia, along the coasts of East Asia, and then up through the Middle East, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and even Greenland. The itinerary doesn't spend much time in the "global south," so you'll have to visit Africa and South America another time.

The Miami-based Oceania was founded in 2002 and specializes in long-haul cruises, so they know their system well. This cruise may be especially appealing to foodies. The company takes particular pride in its onboard meals as well as in-country Culinary Discovery Tours. Passengers can also take advantage of The Aquamar Spa & Vitality Center, which can orchestrate a special dietary regimen.

Oceania exudes "small-ship luxury" and caps its total number of passengers at 1,250. Everything about the ship is more intimate than found on its larger cousins, from the live entertainment to the duty-free boutiques. If you like a small-town feel, 180 days should be just enough time to meet all your shipmates. If you can't summon the time or (at least) $47,599 by January 2024, the next ship departs in January 2025.

Princess: 111-Day World Cruise

This Princess cruise is another true circumnavigation, starting in Los Angeles and bearing west until the ship arrives back at its original dock. The 111-day cruise starts on January 18, 2024, and includes all three major oceans, both the Suez and Panama Canals, plus 47 ports along the way. The itinerary is light on Asian and African ports and skips South America altogether, but you can still enjoy visits to Australia, the Middle East, and numerous destinations around Europe.

Princess is a hallowed name in the cruise industry. Not only have its ships been sailing the world since the 1960s, but Princess is still one of the most profitable cruise companies in the world. Passengers can expect onboard enrichment programs, award-winning live performances, and rejuvenating treatments at the Lotus Spa. Each port will also bring its own offerings of special excursions, from river rafting to art tours. 

With its dependable quality of service and nearly four-month itinerary, it's remarkable that base bookings start at only $15,498. Better yet, if you want to circle the globe with the whole family, this Princess itinerary is a family-friendly cruise and offers youth programming, which is not always the case. If you miss this one, no worries. Three more, of varying lengths, are slated for January 2025.

Holland America Line: Grand World Voyage

Fort Lauderdale is the beginning and end point for the Zuiderdam, which spends 128 days making a complete circle around the globe. Holland America's Grand World Voyage is true to its name. Passengers travel across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, making port on five continents. Most of its destinations are clustered around Asia and the Mediterranean, and it skips over Australia. But the Voyage is a rare opportunity to sail up the Amazon River, with visits to inland Brazilian cities most travelers would never think to visit.

Holland America began as a shipping and passenger line in the mid-19th Century, and its history of cruising is nearly as old as the concept. The flagship Zuiderdam is a luxury vessel with a swimming pool and sizable theater. It also boasts several diverse dining areas, including the Pinnacle Grill steakhouse, the Italian-themed Canaletto, and the à la carte Lido Market. There's Billboard Onboard, a special room for trivia nights and karaoke, as well as World Stage, a presentation space with a wraparound LED screen. Bookings start at the more expensive rate of $22,499 for an inside cabin, and the 2024 voyage will set sail on January 3, 2024, but you can expect additional Grand World Voyages to be slated in the coming years.

Azamara: World Voyage

Formerly part of the Royal Caribbean fleet, Azamara is now an independent company taking its own journeys. The 2025 World Voyage begins in San Diego and sails westward, across the Pacific, to Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, before passengers disembark in Barcelona. The World Voyage doesn't quite girdle the globe, stopping just short of the Atlantic Ocean, and the only stop in Africa is Giza. But this 155-night expedition should satisfy almost any traveler, especially with its 40 countries and 22 overnights.

Unlike many world cruises, Azamara has divided its full itinerary into segments with clear geographic themes, such as "South Pacific Jewels" and "Mediterranean Icons." These titles can help turn experiences into coherent narratives. For example, "Ancient Pathways" draws a historic and economic line between Mumbai and Athens, along with all ports in between. These themes are coupled with thoughtful excursions, which are often scheduled around local holidays and festivals. The World Voyage for 2024 appears to be sold out, but the 2025 edition sets sail on January 5. Passage starts at a princely $39,999.

Freighter Cruises

Some of us want to keep it simple. No need for late-night show-stoppers, cocktail parties with hundreds of strangers, or daring bets at the roulette wheel. "Freighter cruises" have gone by many names over the years, such as "banana boats" and "cargo cruises," but passengers have hitched rides on commercial ships since the dawn of seafaring. These accommodations come in many forms, and you do have to share your vessel with stacks of massive shipping containers; still, you can expect a comfortable cabin and regular meals, along with friendly and respectful crewmembers from around the world. For travelers with a Jack London streak, the freighter cruise feels raw and adventurous.

The Freighter Travel Club was founded in 1958, and companies like Maris Freighter Cruises and Voyage en Cargo have booked passengers on commercial vessels for years. Maris has arranged round-the-world itineraries in the past, and multi-week journeys are common, as enormous loads are floated from one nation to the next. The pandemic took its toll on this niche industry, and most of these journeys do not precisely travel around the world. But when they're in operation, freighter cruises usually cost a little over $100 per day, and savvy travelers have flexibility in their bookings.

Miray Cruises: Life At Sea

Sure, cruising is fun, but what if you want to turn your ship into a semi-permanent address? Life at Sea Cruises promises three years of luxury seafaring, with stops in 140 countries across all seven continents. By the time you're done with these 382 ports, you'll have more photos to sort through and stories to share than most people will amass in a lifetime.

That sounds life-changing, but we'll have to see whether it's too good to be true. Life at Sea is a brand-new enterprise from Miray Cruises, and the maiden voyage has been fraught with delays. However, at the time of this writing, Life at Sea should get underway by the end of 2023, and most full-voyage passengers should already be sailing by 2024. If all goes well, there are four scheduled embarkation options for travelers who want to hop aboard later on, and more will likely be scheduled.

One of the problems has been the ship itself. For a while, the purchase of the ship was in limbo, pushing back the original sail date. However, the MV Lara now seems ready to sail. The medium-sized vessel has space for 1,266 passengers, with a range of cozy cabins, a wellness center, and a pool deck, among many other amenities. Travelers committed to living at sea for three years should get a lot out of their floating home. Life at Sea is a dreamy concept, so let's hope for calm waters once it finally sets sail. 

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