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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
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6:00 PM |
Rome, sometimes referred to as "The Eternal City," is the capital city of Italy. Cruises from Rome depart the Rome Cruise Terminal which is approximately 1.5 hours by train North-West of the city centre. Rome is renowned across the world for its rich past, impressive archaeological sites, delectable cuisine, gorgeous gardens, homes of local nobility, and significant structures including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
Alghero, Italy |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Alghero is situated on the NW coast of the Italian island of Sardinia, and while it reflects a Spanish influence - it was colonised by Spain the 14th C - the thriving marina and its old walled town with its network of narrow lanes that are mostly free of vehicles, provides a truly fascinating Italian port of call. The area of today's Alghero has been settled since pre-historic times, while the Ozieri culture was present here in the 4th millennium BC. During WW II (1943) Alghero was bombed, and its historical centre suffered heavy damage. Read more about Alghero, Italy
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Friday, December 6, 2024 |
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Saturday, December 7, 2024 |
Malaga, Spain |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Malaga is a lively, prosperous city on Spain's fabled Costa del Sol aside the Mediterranean Sea, just 100 km east of the Strait of Gibraltar. The city’s warm winter temperatures (average daytime of 17 C) make it an ideal place to visit any time of year. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabian and Christian eras convert the historic centre into an ‘Open Museum’ displaying its rich history of more than 3,000 years. Read more about Malaga, Spain
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Sunday, December 8, 2024 |
Tangier, Morocco |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
More than any other city, the likeable, lively and cosmopolitan city of Tangier has become Morocco’s face to the world. With a long history dating back to the Phoenicians, and a rich culture - an interesting mix of African and European influences - to explore, Tangier is a fascinating port of call. Of historical interest is the Medina, the old walled city that is home to alleyways filled with tea houses and shops selling trinkets. Read more about Tangier, Morocco
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Monday, December 9, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 |
Funchal, Portugal |
8:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Funchal is the capital of Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira an archipelago 880 SW of Portugal and 600 km NW of Morocco, in the north Atlantic. Funchal’s harbour offers plazas lined with shops, colourful houses spilling down hillsides, due to its almost amphitheatre-like formation, and a profusion of flowers. For a fine view of the magnificent bay, take the unique downhill basket sledge ride. Read more about Funchal, Portugal
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
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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Thursday, December 12, 2024 |
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Friday, December 13, 2024 |
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Saturday, December 14, 2024 |
Porto Grande, Cabo Verde |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
The almost lunar volcanic islands that form the Cape Verde archipelago lie about 500 km off the Senegal coast. Although the isles may be African geographically speaking, they have retained a strong Latin flavour. Porto Grande, the port for the capital Mindelo, is on the windward isle of Sao Vicente and is home to over 90% of the island’s inhabitants. Read more about Porto Grande, Cabo Verde
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Sunday, December 15, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Monday, December 16, 2024 |
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, December 19, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 20, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, December 22, 2024 |
Fort Lauderdale, USA |
7:00 AM |
Disembark |
Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA
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