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G R E E C E / P U E R TO R I C O / S PA I N / T U R K E Y / V I E T N A M

CRUISE FORECAST What’s on deck for 2024

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TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S

What’s Inside

COVER PHOTO: BRANDON NELSON/UNSPLASH. PHOTOS (THIS PAGE): COURTESY OF PRINCESS CRUISES (8); FEBIYAN/UNSPLASH (14).

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Sail in Style

From the perfect tote to cool shades, these packable items will help make any cruise voyage a breeze.

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Cruise Forecast

The fine foods, smart fuels and immersive experiences that are shaping the next wave of cruise travel.

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Diary of a Cruise Convert

A cruise newbie shares what got her on board.

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Port of Call: San Juan

Top tips for making the most of a shore excursion in the Puerto Rican capital.

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Inspired Itineraries Peruse exclusive offers from our cruise partners.

On the Cover

An overhead view shows the upper deck features of two cruise ships moored at Costa Maya, Mexico.

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EDITORIAL Editorial Director

ART Design Director

Sydney Loney

Stefanie Sosiak

Executive Editor

Contributing Art Director

Dominique Lamberton

Rose Pereira Photo Editor

Lori Morgan

Director of Marketing & Delivery

CONTRIBUTORS Truc Nguyen, Leah Rumack, Sarah Steinberg

Valerie Lenoir Contributing Editor

Andrew Elkin Editorial Assistant

Aimi Mayne

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Publisher

Jeff Willner President

Michael Johnson SVP, Marketing

RESEARCHER Corinna Reeves

Shahla Lalani

PROOFREADER Diane Carlson

Kristina Boyce

SVP, Operations SVP, Partner Relations

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THIS ISSUE

PHOTO: RYAN CHERISTODOULOU/UNSPLASH.

Cruising into the Future It’s time to hit the water: After a banner year in 2023, the cruise industry anticipates more than 36 million travelers will set sail in 2024. The travel rebound is a big factor, but another is that the whole family is coming aboard: Millennial and Gen-X travelers are now among those most likely to choose a cruise. Adapting the experience to younger tastes and habits is just one of the currents driving this new era in cruising. Other developments making waves include new ships and innovative low-emission fuel technologies that enable more sustainable travel, as well as novel ways to spend your time both at sea and on land, from Venice to Vietnam — read more on page 8. Whether you’re a cruise veteran or a first-timer, this issue of Range Best will prepare you to embark, starting with the must-pack items to make your journey at sea even more memorable — find them on page 4. FROM THE EDITORS AT RANGE

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CRUISE — GEAR

Sail in Style Having the right gear can make or break your cruise experience. Here’s a packing list of smart finds for a smooth voyage. B y Tr u c N g u y e n

Travel tote Away’s lightweight carryall keeps essentials at hand for a day in port or an afternoon by the pool and can be folded down into a small zip pouch once you’ve disembarked.

Packable Carryall, US$75, awaytravel.com

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CRUISE — GEAR

Pocket optics With their compact, rugged design and scratch-resistant lenses, these waterproof Nocs Provisions binoculars are perfect for spotting wildlife from the deck.

Standard Issue Waterproof Binoculars US$95, nocsprovisions.com

Ready to rock Great for listening to music or podcasts in your cabin, this wireless, waterproof Bang & Olufsen speaker fits in the palm of your hand and offers up to 18 hours of playtime on one charge.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen Speaker US$280, ssense.com

Staying power No one wants to run out of juice while they’re exploring ship or shore. Nimble’s fast, compact portable charger powers up two devices at once.

Nimble Champ Portable Charger US$48, ecomvmnt.ca

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CRUISE — GEAR

Best bottle Stay hydrated with this stainlesssteel, vacuum-insulated bottle. It keeps drinks cold or hot, so you can top it up with coffee or tea before leaving the breakfast buffet.

Golden Hour Traveler from US$40, swell.com

Hat tip This stylish straw hat by American designer Lele Sadoughi features an adjustable chin cord, so there’s no worrying about losing it on blustery days.

Lele Sadoughi Straw Checkered Hat US$125, fwrd.com

On your feet Vessi’s lightweight, waterproof runners, available in men’s and women’s sizes, are ideal for active shore excursions and slippery decks.

Cityscape Classic US$105, vessi.com

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CRUISE — GEAR

Cool shades These eye-catching sunglasses by Fellow Earthlings are handmade, composed of recycled acetate, and provide both UVA and UVB protection.

Bambi, US$447 fellowearthlings.com

Feel-good SPF Beautycounter’s best-selling mineral sunscreen contains no octinoxate or oxybenzone, making it a reef-friendly choice. This SPF 30 lotion is also waterresistant and, most importantly, feels good on your skin.

Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion US$43, beautycounter.com

Handy towel A soft Turkish cotton diamond-weave towel is easy to pack and doubles as a beach or picnic blanket off the ship.

Diamond Towel US$45, pokoloko.com

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CRUISE — TRENDS

PHOTO: COURTESY OF PRINCESS CRUISES.

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CRUISE — TRENDS

Forecast From waves of younger cruisers to plant-based dining and emissions-reducing technology, here’s a look at the trends sailing into a new year of travel. By Aimi Mayne

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CRUISE — TRENDS

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LEFT Eden Restaurant’s roasted and glazed celeriac steak. OPPOSITE PAGE Cocktail hour at the Eden Restaurant’s bar.

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OPENING SPREAD A moment of relaxation aboard Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess.

PLANT-BASED DINING SETS SAIL Stir-fried portobellos with soy-maple sauce, roasted and glazed celeriac steak and an indulgent cappuccino pot de crème — these are just a few of the new plant-based dishes you can look forward to tasting on board cruise ships next year. Vegan menus are coming to Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line dining rooms as both aim to give cruisers new veggie options beyond the salad bar. And with a seven-course plant-based tasting menu — the industry’s first — the exclusive Eden Restaurant on Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Ascent is a vegetarian’s heaven on Earth. Also available à la carte, dishes such as golden beet-tomato ceviche and ajoblanco panna cotta highlight ingredients acquired from sustainable sources and pair nicely with a glass of vegan wine.

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Forget the days when cruising was just for retirees and families seeking an easy holiday: Gen Z and millennials — two younger generations that prize experience over material luxury — are eager to come aboard. The Cruise Lines International Association even forecasts Gen Z to be the industry’s most valuable consumer demographic by 2028. “When planning family vacations, Gen X parents often look to their Gen Z kids for inspiration,” says Annette Diaz, vice-president of global brand marketing and communications at Celebrity Cruises. “Younger guests are surprised to discover how cruising can take their vacation to a whole new level.”

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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CELEBRITY CRUISES.

YOUNGER GENERATIONS JUMP ON BOARD


CRUISE — TRENDS

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NEW APPROACHES TO EUROPE’S TOP CITIES

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NET-ZERO GOALS Hydrogen fuel-cell technology and liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines are keeping the cruise industry on track towards its 2050 netzero goal. The first ship to test a hydrogen fuel-cell system (this technology combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate clean energy) was the Viking Neptune. Launched in 2022, it secured Viking Cruises’ plans to expand the size of fuel-cell systems on its future ships. Meanwhile, Explora Journeys’ Explora V (pictured) and Explora VI, launching in 2027 and 2028, respectively, will use this green technology to power all portside operations. These ships, along with Explora III, debuting summer 2026, will be equipped with engines powered by LNG — fuel that is cooled to a liquid state, maximizing its power by volume and generating up to 20 percent fewer carbon emissions than traditional marine diesel.

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Moving cruise traffic away from crowded city centers to neighboring ports is introducing travelers to lesser-known experiences and hidden gems, all while supporting sustainable tourism efforts. In 2021, Venice moved largeship docking from the Venetian Lagoon to nearby cities in order to preserve the structures supporting Italy’s floating city. So, disembarking at Trieste, up the coast from Venice, means you’ll have the chance to try espresso brewed in the Italian coffee capital before your scenic train ride to the city of canals. In October, the Port of Barcelona — the busiest cruise port in the Mediterranean — relocated all cruise docking from the Old Harbor to Moll Adossat pier, closer to a panoramic cable-car ride atop Montjuïc and only a short shuttle-bus ride from the center of the Catalan capital.

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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EXPLORA JOURNEYS (EXPLORA V); ANNA MURZILON/UNSPLASH (BARCELONA).

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CRUISE — TRENDS

5 A dragon and lion dance during Tết Nguyên Đán, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year festival.

PHOTO: CRAVENA/ADOBE STOCK.

CRUISING WITH A SIDE OF CULTURE Cruisegoers are preferring longer stays to make the most of destination stops, rather than spending less time in more places, and the 2023 Global Travel Trends Report by American Express revealed that 85 percent of travelers want to experience local cultures. Whether that means connecting with communities or tasting regional specialties, embarking on a culturally immersive cruise opens those doors. Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently introduced 128 new culinary-focused shore excursions in the Mediterranean, such as a cooking class teaching you how to make adana lamb kebabs with a Turkish chef in Dikili. Azamara Cruises has also added four culturally immersive voyages that feature extended overnight stays, including the opportunity to experience the Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City, hopping off the Azamara Journey to celebrate late into the night. 

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DIARY OF A

Cruise Convert On a family voyage through Italy, Greece and Turkey, cruising newbie Leah Rumack learns to get on board.

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PHOTOS: CHRISTIAN LAMBERT/UNSPLASH (THIS PAGE); FEBIYAN/UNSPLASH (OPPOSITE PAGE).

CRUISE — EXPERIENCE



’d never thought of myself as a cruiser. I’m not a tourist, I’m a traveler: I backpacked through Europe before the Internet, for goodness’ sake! But when my 12-year-old son, Ben, developed an interest in European history, my husband, Jason, and I decided to seize the last seconds that Ben thinks hanging out with us is fun to finally take that family trip to Europe. Driving around Greece is our original idea but planning a multi-stop vacation quickly feels like a full-time job, and the potential pitfalls — visions of Jason and I arguing about which unmarked remote road, exactly, will lead us to our affordable hotel — start to dance like frenzied spanakopita in my head. So, I throw up my hands and reach out to a travel advisor in a panic. While she usually works with clients who have plusher budgets, our advisor also caters to the harried middle class, and she leads me down an unexpected path. “What about,” she suggests, “a cruise?” Hotel prices during high season are more expensive than a room on a ship, and we won’t have to worry about getting ourselves from one city to another. I’m worried that a cruise will be uncool and that the food will be humdrum (the fastest way to ruin a vacation for me) but our advisor steers us towards the new Edge Series ships from Celebrity Cruises, and we’re pleasantly surprised. Ours is an 11-day Mediterranean cruise through Italy, Greece and Turkey. Our ship, Celebrity Beyond, is airy and modern, the food is good — Daniel Boulud has a restaurant on board — and we end up visiting places we would never have gone to on our own, like Istanbul, which I’m now desperate to go back to.

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ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT A shore excursion in Capri, Italy, is a chance to spend the day on the beach; midday sun washes over a pedestrian street in Santorini. PREVIOUS PAGE Climb the stepped paths of Firostefani, the crown of Fira, Santorini, for views of the volcano and the city of Fira.

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PHOTOS: WILL TRUETTNER/UNSPLASH (LEFT); ANDREAS M./UNSPLASH (RIGHT).

CRUISE — EXPERIENCE


PHOTOS: LINUS MIMIETZ/UNSPLASH (LEFT); STEFAN KOSTOSKI/UNSPLASH (RIGHT).

CRUISE — EXPERIENCE

ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT A stopover in Istanbul might include shopping for colorful Turkish ceramics; sunset on the Golden Horn and Istanbul’s Suleymaniye Mosque.

There’s something freeing about snoozing in a floating hotel and just being plonked in Santorini for the day. While you’ll have to make peace with the fact that you’re probably not going to be dining at the hippest new restaurant in Naples because you’re on deadline to get back to the ship, you do get to dispatch your extremely picky eater to the pizza buffet every night while you and your spouse go alone to the fine dining restaurants. Jason and I went out for dinner more times over those 11 days than we’d done in the previous 11 years. And there truly is something magical about being at sea. People can’t believe the unfiltered pics of the sunsets and the water that I post, and neither can I. By the end of our trip, Jason is a cruise convert. He hadn’t traveled much in Europe, so the ability to knock several bucket-list spots off in one fell swoop is a win, and we both loved having the aggravations of entrance fees, tours and transportation smoothed away for us with the ship’s shore excursions. Cruising also has the hilarious side effect that it gives us something to talk about with my parents: There’s nothing a boomer mom loves arguing about more than the relative merits of various cruise lines! I wouldn’t say I’m a capital-C cruise person now — if I’m going to a new city, I’d like to spend a few days there to really get to know it — but I wouldn’t say I’m not a cruise person, either, especially if the alternative is me completely project-managing our trips. Let someone else do the sailing for once because, baby, I’m on vacation. 

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CRUISE — PORT OF CALL

San Juan PUERTO RICO

Add a few days pre- or post-cruise to explore one of North America’s oldest cities, where culture, history and delicious local treats await. By S arah Steinberg

FAS T FAC TS

Currency

United States dollar

Languages Spanish, English

Tipping

Some restaurants add a gratuity as a matter of course. Otherwise, tip 15%–20% for good service.

Temperature Average daily high of 86°F

Circa 1000 C.E. The Taíno people of the

Caribbean settle in Puerto Rico.

1493

Christopher Columbus arrives on the island and Spanish colonization begins.

1539

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uerto Rico’s pulsating capital city has a rich and complex history: Indigenous, Spanish and African influences show up in both its architecture and its fusionforward dining scene. Don’t miss energetic neighborhoods like Santurce, with a plethora of galleries and public art, and the city’s many beckoning warm-water beaches, such as the swimming-friendly Playita del Condado.

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Construction starts on the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a.k.a. El Morro, one of two fortifications built in San Juan to protect the gold-rich island.

1873

Slavery is abolished.

1952

Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. Commonwealth territory.

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PHOTOS: MICHAEL OXENDINE/UNSPLASH (ACCORDION PLAYER); ROBERT LINDER/UNSPLASH (HISTORY).

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CRUISE — PORT OF CALL

E AT T H I S

PHOTOS: MELANIE BARBOSA (THE SOUVENIR); JENNIFER BLOUNT/GETTY IMAGES (EAT THIS); JOSEPH MORALES/UNSPLASH (IF YOU’RE UP FOR A DAY TRIP); CLAUDINE KLODIEN/ALAMY (DAY AND NIGHT); NEWSCOM/ALAMY (MARK YOUR CALENDAR).

Mallorca

THE SOUVENIR

This sweet, fluffy pastry, named after the Spanish island of the same name, has achieved icon status in San Juan. Enjoy it as the bun in a ham and cheese sandwich or simply dusted with confectioners’ sugar, as purists do.

A Piece from Lau Pottery Studio Artist Laura Serrano saw a need for tableware as unique as the dishes created by Puerto Rican chefs. In 2020, she opened Lau Pottery Studio, where she leads workshops and hand-makes speckled clay stoneware with a wabi-sabi influence.

I F YO U ’ R E U P F O R A D AY T R I P…

Visit El Yunque The only tropical rainforest in the U.S., El Yunque National Forest is a 45-minute drive from town and features 24 miles of recreational trails, jaw-dropping biodiversity (including one of Earth’s most endangered birds, the Puerto Rican parrot) as well as spectacular waterfalls and natural pools for bathing.

M A R K YO U R C A L E N DA R

Noche de San Juan D AY A N D N I G H T

La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce The streets surrounding La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce, known locally as La Placita, are packed with restaurants and bars. By day, it’s the perfect place to get a feel for a San Juan neighborhood, browse the fresh market produce and seek out a leisurely lunch or libation. Come night, the streets fill up with locals and visitors arriving to take part in a rollicking open-air fiesta.

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Every June 23, on the eve of the feast day of St. John the Baptist, the unofficial start to the summer season, locals head to the beach to party. Tradition dictates that, come midnight, revelers must throw themselves backward into the water at least three times to bring good luck for the year ahead.

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CRUISE — PORT OF CALL

CAN’T MISS

I F YO U WA N T TO C H I L L O U T…

Old San Juan

BEACH

Balneario del Escambrón Golden sand and typically calm waters await at this beach conveniently located near Luis Muñoz Rivera Park.

DRINK LIKE A LOCAL

Piña colada F L O AT

Laguna del Condado Take in the view from the Condado Lagoon on a floating deck replete with a gourmet picnic and a bottle of bubbly.

Practically the international symbol for “vacation vibes,” this fruity libation was reportedly invented in San Juan. If pineapple doesn’t appeal, try one of the many rums made on the island, like Don Q.

W H E R E T O S TAY

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Iconic since the 1950s (when stars Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. crooned for a sophisticated clientele), this recently modernized hotel is a resort-loving vacationer’s dream. Enjoy four gorgeous pools, a huge stretch of beachfront, a casino and countless restaurants and bars, including the upscale Chandelier Bar (check out its stunning Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier) and Chico Cabaret, with live music seven days a week.

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PHOTOS: LE ONU/GETTY IMAGES (IF YOU WANT TO CHILL OUT – BEACH); THE OLIVE EXPERIENCE (IF YOU WANT TO CHILL OUT – FLOAT); ROBERT V. RUGGIERO/UNSPLASH (CAN’T MISS); DANR1/ADOBE STOCK (DRINK LIKE A LOCAL); FAIRMONT EL SAN JUAN (WHERE TO STAY).

Vibrant hues, ornate balconies, striking architecture — some buildings in Old San Juan trace their roots to the 16th century. Start exploring at the Catedral de San Juan Bautista and then meander through the cobblestoned calles lined with charming bars and criolla restaurants. Feeling snacky? Pop into Café El Punto for a plate of tostones (twice fried green plantains, an island specialty).


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PHOTO: COURTESY OF AMAWATERWAYS.

Inspired Itineraries


INSPIRED ITINERARIES

Princess

There’s a “Wow!” for Everyone in Alaska It could be exploring Glacier Bay, Denali National Park or tasting fresh local seafood. Enjoy a cruisetour with a 7-day cruise plus stays in Princess-owned wilderness lodges and exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service. Book a Princess® cruise now to get up to 40% off cruise fares and a free room upgrade — plus your third and fourth guests sail free on select voyages!*

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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® (1 Night)  Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge® (2 Nights)  Fairbanks (1 Night) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service; Natural History Tour into Denali National Park; Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise in Fairbanks ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® (1 Night)  Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge® (2 Nights)  Fairbanks (1 Night) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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INSPIRED ITINERARIES

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Every Luxury Included Every Luxury Included means you can easily personalize your voyage for a seamless, all-inclusive luxury cruise. At Regent, we attend to every detail and provide every luxurious amenity so that you can make the most of every unforgettable moment.

Fagrifoss Waterfall, Iceland

Majestic Glaciers

Fire, Ice & Splendor

Fiery Shores & British Isles

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1 4 D AY S

15 NIGHTS

D AT E : May 8, 2024 S H I P : Seven Seas Explorer

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Reykjavík, Iceland  Heimaey, Iceland  Eskifjörður, Iceland  Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (Overnight)  Kirkwall, Scotland  Stornoway, Scotland  Killybegs, Ireland  Douglas, Isle of Man, England  Dublin, Ireland  Liverpool, England  Holyhead, Wales  Waterford, Ireland  Portland, England  Saint-Malo, France  Southampton (London), England

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From US$6,799 per person, G2 Deluxe Veranda Suite

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From US$19,299 *

ITINERARY

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INSPIRED ITINERARIES

Royal Caribbean International

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INSPIRED ITINERARIES

Holland America Line

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Skagway, Alaska

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage 7 D AY S D AT E : May 25, 2024 S H I P : Koningsdam

7-Day Alaskan Explorer 7 D AY S D AT E : August 10, 2024 S H I P : Eurodam

7-Day Canada & New England Discovery 7 D AY S D AT E : September 14, 2024 S H I P : Zuiderdam

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Vancouver, British Columbia  Cruising the Inside Passage  Tracy Arm Inlet, Alaska  Juneau, Alaska  Skagway, Alaska  Glacier Bay, Alaska  Ketchikan, Alaska  Cruising the Inside Passage  Vancouver, British Columbia

Seattle, Washington  Cruising Puget Sound  Day At Sea  Cruising Stephens Passage  Juneau, Alaska  Cruising Glacier Bay  Icy Strait Point, Alaska  Sitka, Alaska  Ketchikan, Alaska  Victoria, British Columbia  Seattle, Washington

Quebec City, Quebec (Overnight)  Cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence  Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island  Sydney, Nova Scotia  Halifax, Nova Scotia  Bar Harbor, Maine  Boston, Massachusetts

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ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

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Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$1,439

From US$1,999

From US$2,119

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$245 (Veranda Category VH)*

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$350 (Veranda Category VH)*

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$261 (Veranda Category VH)*

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Juneau, Alaska Alaska Inside Passage

Ketchikan, Alaska

11-Day Venetian & Dalmatian Delight

14-Day Ancient Mysteries & Egypt

14-Day Britain, Scotland & Ireland

1 1 D AY S

1 4 D AY S

1 4 D AY S

D AT E : May 21, 2024 S H I P : Oosterdam

D AT E : September 21, 2024 S H I P : Nieuw Statendam

D AT E : August 3, 2024 S H I P : Rotterdam

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece  Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece  Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece  Dubrovnik, Croatia  Zadar, Croatia  Trieste (Venice), Italy  Rijeka, Croatia  Korčula, Croatia  Kotor, Montenegro  Day At Sea  Nafplion, Greece  Piraeus (Athens), Greece ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy  Day At Sea  Katakolon (Olympia), Greece  Souda (Chania), Greece  Cruising the Dardanelles  Istanbul, Turkey  İzmir (Ephesus), Turkey  Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey  Rhodes, Greece  Limassol, Cyprus  Port Said, Egypt  Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt  Day At Sea  Piraeus (Athens), Greece ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

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Rotterdam, Netherlands  Day At Sea  Newhaven (Edinburgh), Scotland  Invergordon (Inverness), Scotland  Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland  Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland  Day At Sea  Douglas, Isle of Man  Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland  Liverpool, England  Holyhead, Wales  Cobh (Cork), Ireland  Day At Sea  Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium  Rotterdam, Netherlands ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$2,999

From US$3,699

From US$3,799

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$210 (Veranda Category VH)*

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$205 (Veranda Category VH)*

per person, additional port fees and taxes of US$265 (Veranda Category VH)*

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Oceania Cruises

The Ultimate Value in Luxury Cruising With Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE™, enjoy free airport transfers* with free round-trip airfare*, free shore excursions, free champagne and wine, free specialty dining and free Internet. Plus, our agency-exclusive amenities.

The Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark

Legends of Norway

Yachts & Palaces

In the Path of Cartier

1 0 D AY S

1 0 D AY S

1 1 D AY S

D AT E : July 26, 2024 S H I P : Marina

D AT E : August 14, 2024 S H I P : Vista

D AT E : October 17, 2024 S H I P : Nautica

ITINERARY

Copenhagen, Denmark  Oslo, Norway  Kristiansand, Norway  Bergen, Norway  Cruising the Norwegian Sea  Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway  Harstad, Norway  Alta, Norway  Honningsvåg, North Cape, Norway  Hammerfest, Norway  Tromsø, Norway

ITINERARY

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece  Heraklion, Crete, Greece  Katakolon, Greece  Igoumenitsa, Greece  Argostoli, Cephalonia, Greece  Taormina, Sicily, Italy  Amalfi/Positano, Italy  Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy  Propriano, Corsica, France  Portofino, Italy  Monte Carlo, Monaco

Boston, Massachusetts  Portland, Maine  Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick  Halifax, Nova Scotia  Sydney, Nova Scotia  Corner Brook, Newfoundland  Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec  Sept-Iles, Quebec  Baie-Comeau, Quebec  Saguenay, Quebec  Quebec City, Quebec  Montreal, Quebec

ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

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Free pre-paid gratuities

Ensemble Hosted Cruises with an Ensemble host, private cocktail party and an Ensemble Experience shore event

From US$7,099

From US$6,349

per person (Veranda Stateroom)*

per person (Veranda Stateroom B3)*

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From US$5,599 per person (Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom)*

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Atlas Ocean Voyages

Closer to the Seventh Continent Explorers will be immersed in Antarctica, guided by an expert expedition team on FREE Zodiac safaris and up to two shore landings a day. Together with fewer than 200 explorers, you are in good company.

Crossing the Antarctic Circle 11 NIGHTS D AT E : March 7, 2024 S H I P : World Voyager™ ITINERARY

Ushuaia, Argentina  Drake Passage (Overnight)  Crossing the Antarctic Circle  Exploring Antarctica (Four nights)  South Shetland Islands (Overnight)  Drake Passage (Overnight)  Ushuaia, Argentina ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

World Voyager

Second guest sails free, with free private charter jet service, a free one-night hotel stay and free Tierra del Fuego cultural immersion. All-inclusive.

From US$6,999 per person (AO Stateroom), additional taxes, fees and gratuities*

AmaWaterways

Sail the Seine with AmaWaterways AmaWaterways’ cruises on the Seine, Rhône, Saône, Garonne and Dordogne rivers take you from the legendary wine regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Côtes du Rhône to the exceptional worlds of artists such as Monet and Van Gogh.

Paris & Normandy 7 NIGHTS D AT E : April 13, 2024 S H I P : AmaDante ITINERARY

Paris, France  Les Andelys, France  Le Havre, France (Overnight)  Rouen, France  Vernon, France  Paris, France (Overnight) ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Paris, France

US$300 onboard credit per stateroom on select 2024 sailings

From US$4,199 per person*

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American Queen Voyages

Winter Savings Event Come aboard and receive a warm welcome of genuine hospitality, masterful cuisine, curated enrichment, luxury and all-inclusive value. This winter, enjoy over $3,000 savings and an air credit up to $600 per stateroom on select voyages, with fares including gratuities, port taxes and fees, a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, unlimited guided tours, unlimited beverages and more.

American Empress

Mississippi Delta Discovery

Pacific Northwest Splendor

9 NIGHTS

9 NIGHTS

D AT E : May 18, 2024 S H I P : American Countess

D AT E : June 23, 2024 S H I P : American Empress

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Authentic Alaska 1 2 D AY S D AT E : May 3, 2024 S H I P : Ocean Victory ITINERARY

New Orleans, Louisiana (Hotel)  Nottoway, Louisiana  St. Francisville, Louisiana  Natchez, Mississippi  Vicksburg, Mississippi  River Cruising  Helena, Arkansas  Memphis, Tennessee ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Vancouver (Portland), Washington (Hotel)  Vancouver (Portland), Washington  Astoria, Oregon  River Cruising  Stevenson, Washington (Overnight)  The Dalles, Oregon (Overnight)  Richland, Washington  Clarkston (Spokane), Washington (Overnight)

Up to US$2,000 savings per stateroom ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$2,000 savings per stateroom

Vancouver, British Columbia (Hotel)  Vancouver, British Columbia  River Cruising  Canadian Inside Passage  Ketchikan, Alaska  Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska  Wrangell, Alaska  Chatham Strait  Petersburg, Alaska  Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, Alaska  Kake and Frederick Sound, Alaska  Sitka, Alaska ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Up to US$2,500 savings per stateroom and US$600 free air credit

From US$6,069

From US$4,599

From US$4,949

per person (Category B stateroom), including all taxes, fees and gratuities*

per person (Category D stateroom), including all taxes, fees and gratuities*

per person (Category F stateroom), including all taxes, fees and gratuities*

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Carnival

No One Does Fun Like Carnival Make it a vacation the whole family will be talking about for years to come. With incredible views, relaxing pools, endless entertainment for everyone, and more. Save big, with reduced deposits and onboard credits!

7-Day Western Caribbean 7 D AY S D AT E : August 24, 2024 S H I P : Carnival Jubilee – NEW SHIP! ITINERARY

Galveston, Texas  Day At Sea  Mahogany Bay, Honduras  Costa Maya, Mexico  Cozumel, Mexico  Day At Sea  Galveston, Texas Catamaran excursion

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Fun Select rates, 3-category upgrade and up to US$100 to spend onboard* Carnival sailings through April 2026

From US$1,184 per person, interior stateroom*

MORE DISNEY CRUISE LINE M A G I C F R O M F LO R I D A Exciting cruise news! Not only is Fort Lauderdale now a year-round home port for Disney Cruise Line, it’s also a gateway to both of their island escapes in The Bahamas—the brand-new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. And aboard any Disney cruise, you can experience fun and relaxation, imaginative dining, Broadway-style shows and exclusive spaces for adults and kids alike.

©Disney Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas DCL-24-3679703

Contact your Ensemble travel agent today to book your magical Disney Cruise Line vacation.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

*Fares are subject to increase. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of U.S. and Canada, based on double occupancy for new bookings only. All fares, special offers and inclusions maybe be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Not all promotions are combinable. 2-for-1 Fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares; such fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all suite categories and do not include optional charges as detailed in the Guest Ticket Contract. *FREE Business Class Air applies to intercontinental flights only from the following airports: ATL, BOS, CLT, DEN, DFW, DTW, EWR, FLL, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, LGA, MCO, MDW, MIA, MSP, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAN, SAV, SEA, SFO, TPA, YUL, YVR, YYZ. Airfare is available from all other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. On domestic flights, FREE Economy Class Air, will be offered from the airports listed above. Ground transfers between airport and ship are included. All airline fees, surcharges and government taxes are included, however airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. Custom Air arrangements may be made 210 days prior to sailing as long as cruise has a paid deposit, and guests have completed in full the “Guest Information Form” (GIF), including their name as per passport and date of birth (custom air fees apply). Guests who elect not to participate in Regent Seven Seas Cruises® FREE Air Program or do not purchase transfer arrangements from Regent Seven Seas Cruises® will be responsible for their own transfer arrangements to and from the ship. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package applies to guests 1 and 2 in Concierge Suites and higher, includes transfers from hotel to pier only and is not available for new bookings made within 60 days of departure. Transfers are not included for Guests making independent land/hotel arrangements. Single supplement savings are based on double occupancy 2-for-1 fares and are capacity-controlled on selected featured voyages on select categories. Guest sailings at a reduced single supplement that elect not to participate in our FREE Air Program will receive an air credit only for one guest. FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite. Concierge Suites and higher receive up to four logins, four devices, per suite. FREE Valet Laundry Service includes wash, press and fold services for guests sailing in Deluxe Window/Veranda Suites through Master Suites; additionally, Regent Suite guests receive free unlimited dry cleaning service. FREE Valet Laundry Service is not available on the final day of cruise prior to disembarkation.

AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES

*Offer expires January 31, 2024. Offer is valid for guests one and two on new bookings on select voyages and cabin categories, excludes group bookings and payment is due in full at the time of booking. Category E, SD, SI, and SO staterooms are excluded from the offer. $300 air credit per guest is available when booking air through American Queen Voyages, otherwise a $250 air credit per guest is offered. Offer is not combinable with Advance Payment Savings and or any other offer. Fares, savings, offers, and eligible itineraries are capacity-controlled and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Port Fees and Gratuities are included in the fares shown. COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and masks are no longer required or provided. Guidance may change at any time without notice based on local regulations. For full terms and conditions, visit AQVoyages.com. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Mention Offer Codes: Winter23 ©2023 American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC. Ships’ Registry: United States and Bahamas. All services and programs, including but not limited to pricing, applicable fare promotions, cruise sail dates/times, itineraries, special amenity offers, any/all excursions or special events, policies, terms and conditions etc are subject to change without prior notice.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

*Price is per person, in USD, cruise only, applies to select sailings, based on double-occupancy. Onboard Credit offer is valid for new, named group bookings made in Ensemble HQ Groups. Individual reservations may be transferred into an existing group, assuming required criteria are met. Offer includes up to $50 USD OBC per stateroom. Bookings will be eligible for an additional $50 OBC when group space is named and deposited 6 months prior to sailing. OBC is in USD, has no cash value, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the last evening of the cruise. OBC will be applied automatically to all eligible reservations. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Refer to your travel advisor for complete terms. ©2023 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: Bahamas.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

*Fares are based on Promo(s) VV*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and are available for 1st and 2nd guests only. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Offer is applicable on select 2024 and 2025 departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any cruise lasting 5 days or less. Signature beverage package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, which includes all beverages priced at US$11 or less and beverage service charges. Beverage packages include non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and specialty coffees. Guests must order beverages one at a time and be 21 years of age or older for alcoholic beverages. Sharing is not permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes purchases made in The Shops, from the mini-bar, or through 24-hour room service and beverages on Half Moon Cay. Specialty dining is based on cruise duration and ship type. For 6- to 9-day cruises, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto. For 10- to 20-day cruises, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), guests will receive three nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive three nights: two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. Offer excludes specialty dining events at Pinnacle Grill such as Sel de Mer, a Taste of De Librije and Cellar Master Dinner. Reservations and dining times will be available to pre-reserve. Shore excursion offer is based on cruise duration and is per person, not per stateroom. For Alaska cuisetours and 6- to 9-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$100 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). For 10- to 20-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$200 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), eligible guests will receive US$300 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). Shore excursion credit must be used pre-cruise when applied toward an Alaska cruisetour land excursion purchase. Shore excursion credit must be used on corresponding cruise and is non-refundable. Shore excursion credit can neither be redeemed for cash value or airport transfers nor applied to a non–shore excursion item. Wi-Fi surf package: surf your favorite sites, including email, sports, news and general browsing. All onboard Internet usage is subject to Holland America Line standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device, but only one device can be actively connected at a time. Upgrades are available once on board for a single day, the remaining duration of the voyage or adding more devices. Offer applies to 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom only. Wave Offer: Unless otherwise noted, all elements of the Wave Offer (“Offer”) are available only on Summer 2024–Winter/Spring 2025 cruises/Cruisetours and exclude Grand Voyages and any cruise lasting 5 days or less (“Eligible Cruises”) booked between December 14, 2023, and February 29, 2024 (“Booking Period”). Stateroom upgrades are available in select stateroom categories and ships, subject to the availability of the staterooms in the next highest category. Entire Wave Offer has no cash value, is subject to availability, is capacity, may be modified or withdrawn at any time, is available for new bookings only, is not combinable with any other discounts, and is neither transferable nor refundable. Guests who make an eligible booking through this Offer will receive up to 30% off their cruise fare. Up to 30% off discount is based on Have It All launch fare. The percentage-off discount will not apply to Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Offer ends February 29, 2024. Kids Cruise Free: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select 2024 and 2025 cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Kids Cruise Free rates are available only when booked with promotion code Z3* with a 1st/2nd guest booking with promotion code VV*. Reduced Deposit is a reduced per-person booking deposit available only for 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom on new bookings for select cruises and cruisetours booked outside of the final payment date. Balance is due on final payment of the booking. Offer is available only on select cruises and cruisetours unless sold out or otherwise withdrawn. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply. A deposit is required for all stateroom guests and the amount of deposit varies, even if deposit is reduced per Offer. Onboard Credit Kicker through this offer is available in the following amounts: US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 6- to 9-day cruise; US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) for guests booked on an Alaska cruisetour or 10- to 20-day cruise; US$200 per person (US$400 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 21+ day cruise; US$250 per person (US$500 per stateroom) for guests booked on a Legendary Voyage. Limit: One (1) Onboard Credit per guest. Onboard Credit is in USD, is neither refundable nor transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard Credit expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the Casino or on any other specified fees or items. Onboard credit kicker offer ends on January 31, 2024. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

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OCEANIA CRUISES

*Offers and fares are subject to change on 4/1/24. The New Year Sale offer is available from 1/1/24 through 2/29/24 on select categories and select sailings, and is capacity controlled. Mention code HONE. Visit OceaniaCruises.com for current pricing. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of United States and Canada, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) – except fares for Solo category are for a single traveler and are based on single occupancy – for new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. simply MORE amenities are per stateroom based on double occupancy and subject to change, except simply MORE amenities for a single traveler booked in a Solo category are at the per-guest rate. simply MORE Unlimited WiFi amenity does not include streaming and includes a login for the first two devices per stateroom. Visit OceaniaCruises.com/Internet for more details. simply MORE Shore Excursion Credit varies by voyage and is up to $1,400 per stateroom, except for single travelers booked in a Solo category as amenity is at the per-guest rate and except for Grand Voyages as amenity value varies according to voyage length. simply MORE Shore Excursion Credit is applicable towards Oceania Cruises shore excursions and Pre- and Post-Cruise Land and Hotel Programs, and it has no cash value. simply MORE Champagne, Wine & More amenity is the House Select beverage package and is valued up to $2,800 per stateroom, except for single travelers booked in a Solo category as amenity is at the per-guest rate and except for Grand Voyages as amenity value varies according to voyage length. simply MORE Champagne, Wine & More amenity is only available during lunch and dinner in onboard restaurants. Not all promotions are combinable. 2 for 1 and simply MORE fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares; such fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all suite and stateroom categories and do not include optional charges as detailed in the Guest Ticket Contract, which may be viewed, along with additional terms, at OceaniaCruises.com. All fares include government fees & taxes. “Airfare” includes ground transfers, and offer applies to coach, roundtrip flights only from the following airports: ATL, BOS, CLT, DCA, DEN, DFW, DTW, EWR, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, LGA, MCO, MDW, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX, SAN, SAV, SEA, SFO, TPA, YOW, YUL, YVR, YYZ. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to assign gateways based on availability for JFK, LGA and MIA. Gateways are subject to change at any time. simply MORE Without Airfare does not include airfare or transfers. Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer offer is only available when simply MORE Airfare is purchased through Oceania Cruises. Roundtrip Airport Transfer is included only from the above gateways. Airfare is available from all other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. “Airfare” includes all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. The privacy and protection of personal data is very important to us, and we collect, use, share and secure that data as described in our privacy policy, which is available on our website at OceaniaCruises.com/legal/privacy-policy. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, promotions and surcharges at any time. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands.

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES

*Fares are quoted in U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy in Adventure Oceanview Stateroom, where second guest sails FREE has already been applied. Single explorer fares are available, however, fares for the third guest are not discounted. Other staterooms may be available at discounted fares. Air, shore excursions, government fees and taxes are additional. All Antarctica expeditions beginning in Ushuaia include FREE Tierra del Fuego cultural immersion. FREE cultural immersion events may be changed at any time without notice. Antarctica expeditions beginning in Ushuaia include a FREE 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Buenos Aires and expeditions beginning and/or ending in Ushuaia receive FREE Private charter jet service between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Promotion may not be combinable with other special offers. Fares are subject to increase at any time without notice. Special offers and inclusions are capacity controlled and may be changed or withdrawn from any voyage at any time without notice. U.S. and Canadian travelers may require visas for travel. Additional restrictions may apply.

AMAWATERWAYS

*All prices listed are in USD. Dates listed are embarkation dates. Offer valid on new bookings for the 2024 departures listed above, valid from April 15, 2023, through the sailing date. Rates are per person for cruise-only based on double occupancy in a Category E (Mekong - Category C). Optional land programs, port charges, gratuities, visas and airfare are additional; please ask for details. Onboard credit amounts are $300 per stateroom ($150 per person), based on double occupancy (solo travelers receive half). Offer is combinable with select promotions and is applicable to FIT and group bookings. Some restrictions may apply. Availability is limited on each cruise and the offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Promo code: OBCENS.

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PRINCESS

*The $1649 fare is based on category IF on Royal Princess® 9/7/24 and the $1899 fare is based on category IE4 on Sapphire Princess® 8/23/25 sailing for tour FA4, on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other dates may vary. ²Certain restrictions apply, please refer to your travel advisor for full terms, conditions and definitions that apply to Cruisetour CA$H, Onboard Spending Money, Optional Meal Plan, and Princess Plus. Inclusions are subject to change. Server gratuity (15%) and taxes are included in the package price. Alcoholic beverages are not included in meal packages. GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO ALL 2023 WAVE OFFERS IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT(“Offer(s)”): Offers only available to legal residents of North America. Offers only available for new bookings, on select cruises, on a limited availability, are capacity controlled (regardless of stateroom availability), and may not be combined with other offers or promotions (aside from those listed herein). Other exclusions may apply; void where prohibited. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Offers and their parts (if any) are not transferable, not substitutable, and not redeemable for cash. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors, including printing or technological errors. PCL may change or revoke Offers at any time. A deposit is required, and amount of deposit may vary according to the cruise length, stateroom type, and number of stateroom guests. All values are in USD. Most Offers available 12/13/23 until 2/29/24. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions, and details that apply to all bookings. 3rd and 4th Guest Sail Free Offer EXCLUDES TAXES, FEES, AND PORT EXPENSES (“TF&PE”) (which range from approximately $40-$725 per person). First or Second guest in stateroom will be responsible for all TFPE associated with free guest(s), as well as any other charges or expenses for such guest, and shall be responsible for their own prevailing cruise rates. Offer applies only to the third or fourth guests booked in the same stateroom as the first and second guests. Approximate value of free guest varies from $149 to $2,809 USD. There is no guarantee of Offer availability at time of booking. Offer is available on select voyages and guest will know if their selected voyage is available for free 3rd/4th guests if, when selecting to travel with 3rd or 4th guests, whether the fare summary page lists $0 or whether it lists an actual cruise fare amount for such guests. Up to 40% off fares is based on a discount on applicable Launch Fares on a space-available basis at time of booking on select categories and sailings. Discount applies to cruise fare only [TF&PE and other packages/offerings are not discounted] and are based on destination and stateroom category. Free Room Upgrade Offer applies to booking the stateroom location you wish to sail in for the price of the lowest category within that stateroom type during this Offer only and is subject to availability. Offer is based on availability in like-to-like stateroom types (Interior to Interior, Oceanview to Oceanview, Balcony to Balcony, Mini-Suite to Mini-Suite). Offer excludes upgrades on select categories, including but not limited to premium categories and suites. Offer does not apply to land portion of a cruisetour. In order to take advantage of the upgrade, guest must select and book the upgraded room type during checkout, but cannot select the highest cabin category for such stateroom type as a part of the upgrade. Guests that book a lower room type in a stateroom category may not be upgraded, even if there is availability for the upgrade. Guests that book the highest cabin classification of stateroom category will be charged the full category fare and will NOT receive the lowest fare for such category. Guests will only see (and pay for) the lowest fare within the selected room type and will not see any discounted amount at checkout. If you are unable to book an eligible upgraded room type, the upgrade is not available on such room for that category or cruise. ©2023, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Princess,® MedallionClass,® and the Princess logo are trademarks of Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.

CARNIVAL

*Onboard Credit offer is non-transferable and non-refundable. Provided as a non-refundable credit to your Sail & Sign account of a maximum of $50 per stateroom on 2-5 day sailings and up to $100 per stateroom on 6+ day sailings. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other offer, Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Cruise Fare does not include Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Guest may select the stateroom, but a minimum purchase of category 4A is required. Upgrades are automatically assigned at the time of booking and are based on availability in like to like categories only. Subsequent upgrades in lieu of price protection will no longer be offered. Offer excludes suites and spa categories. Offer is applicable on select sailings through April 2026 on new bookings made through February 15, 2024. Cancellation penalties apply. Offer does not apply to Carnival Australia. For full terms and conditions please contact your travel advisor.

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