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Worldwide small ship explorations cruises
Welcome to Cruise West’s new adventure: The Voyages of the Great Explorers
Following the route of history’s great sea explorers whose travels shaped much of the known and the new world set the theme for Cruise West’s Voyages of the Great Explorers, a 335-day circumnavigation of the world.
Drawing from its 63 years of world tour and cruise experience, Cruise West promises one-of-a-kind voyages that will appeal to the history buff as well as the bold seafarer; traveling to places and sites that many people have only dreamed to venture. No other cruise line, big or small, offers a journey as long or as varied as Voyages of the Great Explorers.
Further exploration by Zodiacs and included "Ultimate Explorer" experiences will bring guests even closer to spectacular world natural and historical wonders. A hallmark of the Cruise West experience is engaging and thought-provoking presentations aboard everysailing. These world cruises will boast world renowned guest lecturers, local experts and onboard Exploration Leaders who will expand upon the significance of the cultural and historical highlights as well as the explorers who left their mark.
Mediterranean Odyssey
Chapter 2: Odysseus — Mediterranean Odyssey
Explore sun-drenched islands where gods and goddesses once meddled in the affairs of mortals. This world cruise chapter begins in Alexandria and sails on to destinations in Greece and Turkey where Odysseus once famously wandered, as well as Delphi, Olympia, the Corinth Canal and Ephesus. You’ll also savor the cultural richness and sensory pleasures of Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Spain, Portugal and France.
Voyage 5: Egypt to Turkey
Isles of the Turquoise Coast 14 nights May 4, 2010
Voyage 6: Turkey to Italy
Echoes of Odysseus 14 nights May 17, 2010 Select
Voyage 7: Italy to Malta
Pax Romana 12 nights May 30, 2010 Select
Voyage 8: Malta to Italy
Romans & Carthaginians 13 nights June 10, 2010
Voyage 9: Italy to Spain
Mediterranean Splendor 13 nights June 22, 2010
Voyage 10: Spain to France
Exploring Iberia and Gaul 16 nights July 4, 2010
The Viking Sagas
Chapter 3: Leif Eriksson — The Viking Sagas
Inspired by the heroic exploits of the Vikings, these three world cruise voyages combine towering glaciers, glittering capitals, leisurely days at sea and two continents. You’ll depart from Honfleur, France explore Ireland, the Orkney Islands and Scandinavia, the enchanting cities of Tallinn, St. Petersburg, London and Edinburgh. Then, you’ll cross the Atlantic, in the wake of courageous Leif Eriksson, stopping in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Greenland before arriving in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Voyage 11: France to Norway
Viking Conquests 19 nights July 19, 2010
Voyage 12: Norway to England
Baltic Treasures 15 nights August 6, 2010
Voyage 13: England to Canada
A Voyage to Vinland 19 nights August 20, 2010
The New World
Chapter 4: Christopher Columbus — The New World
These five memorable world cruise voyages bring the New World into a new perspective. You’ll cruise the Atlantic coastline, relive American history, island hop in the Caribbean as Columbus did in the 15th century, then you’ll transit the Panama Canal. Your small ship makes it easy to get up-close and personal as you explore the tropical rainforests of Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador.
Voyage 14: St. John’s to Halifax, Canada
Rendez-vous à Québec 15 nights Sept 7, 2010
Voyage 15: Canada to Palm Beach, USA
Exploring the New World 13 nights Sept 21, 2010
Voyage 16: Palm Beach, USA to Panama
In Search of El Dorado 13 nights Oct 3, 2010
Voyage 17: Panama to Ecuador
Natural Wonders of the New World 10 nights Oct 15, 2010
Voyage 18: Ecuador to Easter Island
Sojourn to Easter Island 9 nights Oct 24, 2010
The South Pacific
Chapter 5: James Cook — Idylls of the South Pacific
Cruise the South Pacific from Easter Island to Darwin, in waters Captain Cook charted. These five world cruise voyages feature remote islands with pristine beaches, fabulous snorkeling, and fascinating local cultures. Your travels will take you to Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.
Voyage 19: Easter Island to Tahiti
In the Wake of the Bounty 17 nights Nov 1, 2010
Voyage 20: Tahiti to Fiji
Adventures in Paradise 16 nights Nov 17, 2010
Voyage 21: Fiji to New Zealand
Secrets of Oceana 14 nights Dec 2, 2010
Voyage 22: New Zealand to Australia
Discovering the Maori Coast 17 nights Dec 15, 2010
Voyage 23: Sydney to Darwin, Australia
Matthew Flinders & The Land Down Under 19 nights Dec 31, 2010
The Spice Islands
Chapters 6: Ferdinand Magellan — In Search of the Spice Islands
Magellan’s search for a sea route to the Spice Islands led him across the Pacific Ocean. On the final chapter of your global world circumnavigation, you’ll travel from Darwin to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, then on to Singapore. En route, you’ll explore intriguing cultures, and discover wildlife ranging from extraordinarily beautiful to completely bizarre.
Voyage 24: Australia to Singapore
Dragons and Spice 16 nights January 18, 2011
These tours feature in our Cruise West and Voyages of the Great Explorers brochures. For additional pricing, departure dates and bookings please contact Adventure World.
Prices are in New Zealand Dollars, per person/share twin, valid for travel in 2010. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions below for further information. |
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