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Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
Singapore, Singapore |
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Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 km N of the Equator, just south of the Malaysian state of Johor. One of the few remaining city-states in the world, Singapore is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is brimming with diversity and has a multiplicity of culture, language, arts and architecture and a world famous variety of cuisine. Read more about Singapore, Singapore
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Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
Port Klang, Malaysia |
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Kuala Lumpur - or KL as it is known - is situated midway along the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, and as the nation's capital city it is the focal point of the new Malaysia. The city truly brings together Malaysia's past and present and its varied cultures. Visitors can appreciate the evocative British buildings as well as the unbounded spirit of progress that symbolises Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. Read more about Port Klang, Malaysia
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Monday, March 3, 2025 |
Langkawi, Malaysia |
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Pulau Langkawi, the largest of 99 islands collectively known by the same name, is situated off the NW coast of the Malaysian Peninsula. Since being made a duty-free port in 1987, shopping here is cheaper than anywhere else in Malaysia. Yes, this delightful island's economy is primarily based on tourism. Read more about Langkawi, Malaysia
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
Phuket, Thailand |
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Phuket is the main town in the SE of an island of the same name, in the south of Thailand. This destination provides perfect silky-soft beaches, together with superb hospitality. With spectacular scenery and warm blue waters, it is not surprising that it is Asia's most popular beach destination. Read more about Phuket, Thailand
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, March 6, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Friday, March 7, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, March 8, 2025 |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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Colombo is the largest city, and the commercial, industrial and cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Despite its frenetic traffic and the general hustle and bustle of being where you can see some of the tallest buildings in Asia, it does offer some interesting attractions. In the northern part of the city you can find the British fort, dating from the 19th C, as well as the gracious old buildings of previous colonial eras. Read more about Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 |
Male, Maldives |
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4:00 PM |
Male, pronounced Mah-lay, is the capital of the island nation the Republic of the Maldives. This is the smallest country of Asia. The delightful skyline of candy-coloured skyscrapers and historic sites indicate that Male is both a city and an island. Read more about Male, Maldives
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
Cross Equator |
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 |
Mahe Island, Seychelles |
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11:00 PM |
Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles
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Friday, March 14, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
Mauritius |
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Monday, March 17, 2025 |
Pointe des Galets, Réunion |
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Pointe des Galets is the principal port of Réunion island, a French island located in the Indian Ocean 680km east of Madagascar, and about 170km SW of Mauritius. Two thirds of the island’s western side is covered by mountain ranges. The 3,069m Piton des Neiges (Snow Peak) is the highest point. Read more about Pointe des Galets, Réunion
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
Fort Dauphin, Madagascar |
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The first French settlement of Madagascar, Fort Dauphin (since 1975 Tôlanaro or Taolagnaro) is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on three sides - is located on one of the island’s most beautiful stretches of coast. The newly built Port d’Ehoala provides easy access to the colonial town that is the gateway to a whole host of great excursions and activities. Locally known as the ‘place of dreams’, its lush setting with clear waters and green mountains will hold particular appeal for nature-lovers. Read more about Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
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Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Friday, March 21, 2025 |
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Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Durban, South Africa |
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11:00 PM |
Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and is its busiest port. Its subtropical climate and extensive beaches provide excellent opportunities for sun-worshippers, surfers and swimmers. The Golden Mile, a wide stretch of golden sands, is artificially separated by various piers. Read more about Durban, South Africa
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Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Monday, March 24, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Friday, March 28, 2025 |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
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7:00 PM |
Walvis Bay, Namibia, lies on the Atlantic coast where the desert dramatically meets the sea, and has long been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour protected by the Pelican Point sand spit. This is the only harbour along the 1350km Namibian coast, hence important historically to vessels rounding the Cape of Good Hope, discovered in 1485. Variously coming under British, German and South African control, The Republic of Namibia became independent in 1990, and Walvis Bay came under its control in 1994. Read more about Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Monday, March 31, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Friday, April 4, 2025 |
Santiago, Cabo Verde |
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Santiago is the largest of the ten volcanic islands of Cape Verde archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean. It is located 570 kilometres off the coast of West Africa (and the city of Dakar in Senegal). The highest point is Pico da Antónia at 1394m. Read more about Santiago, Cabo Verde
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Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Monday, April 7, 2025 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe. Read more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
Lanzarote, Spain |
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Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lies about 125 km off the African coast. Due to its mild, dry climate it is regarded as a perfect year-round destination. Lack of erosion means that the volcanic landscape appears much as it did just after past eruptions. Read more about Lanzarote, Spain
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
Gibraltar, Spain |
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Gibraltar shares a northern border with Spain, but is a UK Overseas Territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. It has an area of 6 sq.km. and a 1.2 km border with Spain. Read more about Gibraltar, Spain
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Friday, April 11, 2025 |
Cartagena, Spain |
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Cartagena is a Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, SE Spain. The rich Carthaginian heritage extends as far as the Sea Wall, built by Charles III in the 18th century, and which defines the old quarter. Overlooking the Mediterranean there are two elements that are clearly connected with the sea: the prototype of the submarine by the inventor Isaac Peral; and the National Museum of Maritime Archaeology. Read more about Cartagena, Spain
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
Valletta, Malta |
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Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta
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Monday, April 14, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
Alexandria, Egypt |
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Alexandria, Egypt’s largest seaport, was originally founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. Extending about 32 km along the Mediterranean coast, it has become an important tourist resort. Indeed, known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Read more about Alexandria, Egypt
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
At Sea |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
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Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
Athens, Greece |
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Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece
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