winter sun
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overwater cabanas for the ultimate in relaxation, or hot air balloon rides and North America’s tallest water slide for the ultimate adrenaline rush. NCL’s Norwegian Viva, which launched in August, will become the largest new ship to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it commences sailings to the British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua and the US Virgin Islands on December 15. There’s a Texas homeport for Carnival Jubilee, due to begin week-long Caribbean itineraries out of Galveston from December, becoming the third ship in the line’s Excel class; while Royal Caribbean’s Miami-based Icon of the Seas will follow the call of the Caribbean when it launches in January 2024. At the smaller end of the scale, the diminutive Emerald Sakara – the second yacht-style vessel from Emerald Cruises – is crossing the Atlantic for its first winter in the Caribbean and Central America, visiting smaller ports and encouraging
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its 100 passengers to hop off the onboard marina for snorkelling, paddleboarding and kayaking in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Sailing ship Royal Clipper – the
largest full-rigged tall ship in the world – will also be offering sports fans something different with a new Wickets and Waves package this December. Combine the England cricket team’s tour of the West Indies with a sun-soaked seven-night Caribbean sailing, including premium match tickets, meet-and-greets and ‘state of play’ brunches for total immersion in the tour (from £8,529 including flights).
LATIN AMERICA LOVIN’ South and Central America have captivated cruise lines’ attention for the coming winter seasons, with a host of new itineraries that run the full gamut of ship sizes from big to small and price points from affordable to ultra-luxury. Azamara is offering new excursions in the ‘Pearl of the Tapajós’ – aka the city of Santarém
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in Brazil – set at the merging point of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers, with a cruise on Maica Lake to spot local birdlife and the Amazon’s famous freshwater pink dolphins. Cunard will also be returning to
South America in 2025 for the first time since 2020, with an epic ex-Southampton sailing on Queen Victoria to Brazil, Chile and Ecuador. The 78-night South American Discovery voyage will introduce guests to vibrant cities such as Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, the sweeping scenery of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords; invite them to go surfing in Buzios; sample rich Chilean reds on a wine tasting in San Antonio; or see Magellanic penguins in Argentine port Punta Tombo. The innovations don’t stop there: AmaWaterways is set to become the first major river cruise line to offer voyages along the Magdalena River in Colombia from next year, with the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena and 64-guest AmaMelodia sailing between Cartagena and Barranquilla.
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