Module 5 - The Geography of Cruising Flashcards
With world-class museums, shops and dining in _____ is enchanting year-round.
After enjoying a few days in the City of Light, set sail for a weeklong cruise on the Seine River with views of the Eiffel Tower as you cast away.
Paris, France
Visit the ________ beaches where Allied soldiers landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Normandy, France
With world-class museums, shops and dining, Paris is enchanting year-round. After enjoying a few days in the City of Light, set sail for a weeklong cruise on the Seine River with views of the Eiffel Tower as you cast away. Stop in picturesque Giverny and admire Impressionist artist Claude Monet’s house and gardens in full bloom. Afterward, visit the Normandy beaches where Allied soldiers landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Avalon Waterways offers eight-day cruises for this itinerary on several dates, all of which offer stunning river views, historical ports and endless French wine and cheese.
Sail from Paris to Normandy, France
For an unforgettable journey, carve out few days in Cape Town, South Africa, the fly inland to Kasane, Botswana, where you’ll embark on the Zambezi Queen for a cruise along the Chobe River. This intimate, 28 passenger AmaWaterways ship features open views of the river and landscape through every window. Take a safari into Chobe National Park, which touts the largest population of wildlife in Africa. After admiring elephants, lions, zebra and gazelles, you’ll end your adventure at Victoria Falls.
Embark on a voyage across Africa
This region’s annual springtime spectacle takes place from mid-March to mid-May, with the tulips usually at their peak in mid-April. It’s the best time to hop on a river cruise and travel the canals of Amsterdam and Bruges to see these beautiful European cities and quintessential windmills in the scenic countryside. Cruisers can soak in endless displays of the colorful famed flower of the Netherlands, particularly at Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse.
Admire tulips and windmills in Holland and Belgium
Arranged by private charter only, th exclusive Belmond Lilas barge holds just eight guests. Book in advance to explore the inviting region of Alsace, which boasts extraordinary surroundings both on and off the ship. The six-night itinerary from St. Leger Sur Dheune to Pontallier, France, has everything to make your cruise a glamorous and memorable one. Sip Champagne on the deck while watching the French countryside pass by, enjoy gourmet dining and wine tastings in Chagny and take private tours of 12th-century medieval fortresses in the quaint village of Rully.
Explore Alsace, France
This flagship of the savvy British Cunard Line carries roughly 2,700 guests and maintains a strict dress code, with several formal nights during the sailing. You can savor decadent cocktails and enjoy nightly
entertainment, educational lectures and fine dining on board as you sail to destinations across Europe, Asia and Australia. You can even bring your pup along, thanks to the line’s at-sea kennel - the only cruise ship pet facility of its kind.
Take a trans-Atlantic crossing
“Scandinavia is Viking territory, and the Viking Homelands itinerary brings guests along the original trade routes of the Viking explorers. [While] sailing … guests have opportunities to see the great cities of the Baltic Sea, along with Norwegian fjords, rural historical sites and ancient Viking settlements that provide a glimpse at how the original Vikings lived,” says Torstein Hagen, Viking Cruises’ founder and chairman. “One of our signature itineraries, I’m pleased to offer it for guests to experience my home country of Norway and the homelands of the original Viking explorers,”
Explore the best of Northern Europe
Monaco provides an interesting mix of culture and scenery for cruisers – especially those interested in racing you’ll enjoy stops in ports like Rome and Portofino, plus exclusive access to special Grand Prix events and Formula One races in Monte Carlo. Water below deck and water above, that’s the nature of today’s cruise lines. Kids can spend all day hopping from waterslides to wave pools while mom and dad sip some Mai Tais poolside.
Take a glamorous voyage to Monaco
The Cyclades, southeast of mainland Greece, are some of the most beautiful islands in the world, including Delos, known as the birthplace of Apollo. The Cycladic isles of Santorini and Mykonos are no strangers to major lines like Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises, but booking a private yacht may promise an even more
memorable experience. “Between the geographical makeup of the Cyclades Islands and the mythic nature and narrative behind each stop, the exquisite and traditional m/s Erato yacht is the ideal vessel to tour the Aegean Sea,” says Kathy Stewart, the regional director of Western Europe for tour operator Butterfield & Robinson. “This private excursion has it all: an enviable mix of biking and hiking adventures, authentic Greek culinary experiences both on ship and on land and ancient history woven throughout.”
Cruise through the Cyclades Islands
“The South Pacific is so picturesque. It’s no
wonder so many people yearn to visit – and
I’m definitely one of them. There’s no better way to experience the island of Tahiti and the surrounding South Pacific than on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ship. From a ship, you can really appreciate the dramatic topography of the volcanic islands of French Polynesia.” Spend 10-plus nights cruising through the pristine water surrounding Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and other islands aboard the Seven Seas Navigator.
Experience the South Pacific
Explore this wondrous part of the world on a cruise of your choosing. From Ho Chi Minh City and the 1,000-year-old capital of Hanoi in Vietnam to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, a cruise through Southeast Asia affords the opportunity to experience the region’s culture, sights and cuisine in a single trip.
Discover Southeast Asia
Navin Sawhney, CEO of the Americas for
Ponant Yacht Cruises and Expeditions, highlights a cruise to these three Indian Ocean destinations as bucket list-worthy. Prepare for adventure on a Ponant Explorers ship, each named after a French explorer. Designed with the privacy of a yacht and just 92 guest rooms each, these vessels offer cruises through stunning tropical waters and excursions for scuba diving, water sports and wildlife viewing.
Explore Seychelles, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
As a cruise industry veteran and general
manager at Viking Cruises, Sujith Mohan has crisscrossed the world visiting numerous fascinating destinations by ship. Antarctica tops his list of memorable journeys. A number of expedition lines offer itineraries to this remote part of the world that can span anywhere from eight days to four weeks, including National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and Quark Expeditions.
Visit Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
Sailing around the globe offers an epic way to explore the world in a single trip. On a roughly four-month journey with Viking Ocean Cruises, travelers can visit more than two dozen countries across six continents, with stops at around 50 ports of call. Plus, food, beverages, airfare, excursions and more are included. Some of the destination stops on this voyage include Sydney, Singapore, Rome, Barcelona and stops across the Caribbean and South America.
Embark on an around-the-world cruise
