New cruise itineraries launching in 2023- 2024
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Sailing across the sea to discover a country is a different experience, and frankly a different kind of luxury. With cruises becoming increasingly popular, many luxury companies are launching new cruise itineraries around the world. And while the option in the market can leave you overwhelmed, below is a list of the top new cruise itineraries to look forward to.
PONANT Japan Cruises
Building on its proud history, Japan has established itself as a leader in the digital age. Ponant’s Japanese cruise route will take guests to the heart of this cultural crossroads, where ancient traditions meet modern innovations. Mediaeval relics, historic temples, ancestral rites and global urban centres of Japan are some of the key attractions. The French luxury line has two new cruise itineraries across Japan: the thirteen-day Odyssey in the heart of Japan’s subtropical islands and the eight-day Kyushu’s secret islands and ancestral heritage. Prices for the 13-day expedition sailing departing from Naha, Japan, on 4 March 2024 on Le Jacques-Cartier start from US$9,145. During the cruise, passengers can visit nature sites and villages on islands like Okinawa Yaeyama and Sakishima in the Ryukyu archipelago guided by a team of naturalists. However, if you want a shorter cruise option, opt for the eight-day voyage from Kagoshima to Fukuoka priced at US$5,588. There are two departures for this sailing on 20 April and 27 April 2024.
Viking year-round cruise
What if we told you that one of the new cruise itineraries will be a year-round river cruise? Viking is to start year-round river cruising in Europe with a new winter itinerary. The 10-day Treasures of the Rhine will set sail between Amsterdam and Basel via Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg from Dec 23. This will be the first line to operate year-round on Europe’s rivers and provide access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds. Prices for the Viking sailings start at US$1,980 per person if booked by 30 June 2023. Viking chairman Torstein Hagen said: “Many of our guests have sailed the Rhine during other seasons, so we are pleased to offer a new option for those who may be interested in experiencing Europe during a quieter time of year.”
Silversea Grand Voyage Africa and Arabia
Looking for some new cruise itineraries to enjoy next year? Then Silversea’s Grand Voyages are perfect. Enjoy over two months of spirited African days and magical Arabian nights in this Grand Voyage onboard Silver Spirit, from the Indian Ocean to the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. Explore history and culture, as you visit 13 countries and 30 ports from the Indian Ocean to the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. All the way from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, Namibia; visit Mozambique and Madagascar; and see a different kind of South Africa, including a wonderful overnight in Port Elizabeth. This in-depth exploration will also feature the beauty of Praslin and La Digue and a highly anticipated extended stay in Cochin, India.
Scenic Cruises Christmas Market
What if we said there’s one new cruise route that is especially for the holiday cheer, Scenic Cruises is amping up the holiday cheer with six new cruise itineraries this November and December. Each city will showcase a unique Christmas experience as you stop in Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, and Prague, just to name a few of the festive ports in store. It will be a holiday like no other as you dock at quaint riverside villages aglow in fairy lights. Enjoy each city with its unique age old-traditions, mulled wine and more!
Amawaterways Colombia Magdalena River
One of the most highly anticipated new cruise itineraries is finally here! Amawaterways is now accepting reservations cruises for Colombia’s Magdalena River departing from both Cartagena and Barranquilla in 2024. Both the seven-day itineraries explore Colombia’s rich musical and cultural history, along with a chance to experience the country’s natural wonders and local cuisine. From staterooms with balconies to suites, a main restaurant, a fitness centre with three spa treatment rooms, and a sun deck with a relaxing whirlpool, the cruise liner house it all.
Seabourn Amazon River
