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for cruises between October 1 and June 30, 2022


PICTURED: Seabourn Quest in Antarctica; Viking Mississippi


PICTURES: Pat and Rosemarie Keough; Rottet Studio


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Q Norwegian Cruise Line’sNorwegian Dawn will homeport in Southampton in 2023, with new ex-UK sailings including a 10-day cruise around the British Isles. Other new cruises include a 14-day transatlantic journey from New York to Southampton on April 20, 2023, and a voyage around the Baltics from June to August.


in 2023. But the standout has to be America’s Great River, a 15-day trip that combines both sections with all the cultural gems you’d expect of this legendary region, including a tour of Elvis’s Graceland, a visit to the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, a chef-hosted lunch in Natchez and a Cajun music and dance performance in the heritage-filled Louisiana capital, Baton Rouge. Book it: From £9,590, sailing from St Paul to New Orleans, departing July 8, 2023 (cruise-only). vikingrivercruises.co.uk


BEST FOR . . . INTREPID TRAVELLERS What: Into the Weddell Sea With: Scenic Why: For those who’ve long had Antarctica on their bucket list, suggest this new voyage on Scenic Eclipse. The 19-day journey heads to the Antarctic Peninsula via the rarely visited Weddell Sea, where hardy Weddell seals, Adélie penguins and humpback whales live among luminescent floes and giant icebergs. Guests will spend five days exploring this remote, other-worldly region, with daily Zodiac excursions and kayaking trips, plus the chance to visit a working science base and climb to the rim of a volcanic crater. Those feeling extra-adventurous can head out on a heli-skiing trip with the ship’s onboard helicopter, or roam the waters in the line’s submarine, Scenic Neptune, to explore this extraordinary region from a rarely seen perspective. Book it: From £14,785, departing December 19, 2022, round-trip from Buenos Aires and including domestic flights and one night’s hotel accommodation. scenic.co.uk


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BEST FOR . . . PARTYGOERS What: Adriatic Sea & Greek Gems With: Virgin Voyages Why: This adult-only line has already got itself a name for its flashy, party-loving vibe and upcoming ship Resilient Lady looks set to follow the trend, with two Europe itineraries from Piraeus (Athens) in 2022. Among them is this week-long cruise visiting Kotor in Montenegro, Corfu, Kefalonia and Dubrovnik, from where the ship will depart at 2am so passengers can let their hair down in this nightlife-filled city, following a day’s sightseeing. Book it: From $1,440, based on an October 2022 departure (cruise-only). virginvoyages.com


BEST FOR . . . LAID-BACK EXPLORERS What: Rhine in Flames & St Goar With: A-Rosa River Cruises Why: Every year between May and September, an explosion of fireworks turns the Rhine Valley into a kaleidoscope of colour, moving between locations as the months pass. A-Rosa is running a cruise next year to coincide with its appearance in the castle-topped town of St Goar, giving guests a chance to join a flotilla of ships and take in the music and light-filled extravaganza from atop a breezy sundeck. Other ports of call include Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg and Boppard, with all the medieval castles, baroque palaces and rolling vineyards you’d expect in this enchanting region. Book it: From £1,361 on a premium all-inclusive basis (cruise-only). arosa-cruises.co.uk


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Q Seabourn has launched two world cruises departing in January 2023. Extraordinary Discoveries will take in Australia, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, the South Pacific and more (from £49,999); while Grand Voyage will sail through Latin America, Antarctica, the Falklands, the Caribbean and beyond (from £32,999).


Q Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas will be based in Barbados next year, with new itineraries including a Southern Caribbean Adventure via Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba and Trinidad, priced from £449; and a six-night Western Caribbean cruise including the line’s private island, CocoCay, from £769.


Q Cunard is running two Centenary World Voyages in 2023 to celebrate 100 years since it launched its first two pioneering world cruises. The 102-night and 101-night voyages, on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, will mirror the original ports of call.


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