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4 Better Together
What’s new and noteworthy in travel for families and celebrations
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One Love, Three Trips
How to throw a wedding party abroad, from bachelorettes to buddymoons (and the big day in between). 16 Following Your Roots
Travelers are mapping their heritage with family records and DNA, finding a sense of belonging along the way.
Wonders Worth the Voyage
The natural phenomena best seen at sea.
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From once-in-a-lifetime cruises to roots tourism and destination weddings, holiday-makers increasingly want to travel with their families — just like this multigenerational clan gathered by a vacation villa in Essaouira, Morocco.
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The More the Merrier
Jet-set weddings, multigenerational getaways, ancestry journeys — travel is now the ultimate family affair. It’s no wonder: Hyatt’s 2025 Time Rich Report finds that 82 percent of Americans want more quality time with loved ones — and 62 percent believe travel makes it possible. In this issue, marriage takes the walk down the aisle global, turning wedding parties into reasons to get the trip out of the group chat (page 8). From tying the knot to tracing roots, travelers are using family trees to guide their search for new memories and age-old bonds (page 16). And it’s only natural to want to see the world’s wonders — from eclipses to glaciers and beyond (page 22) — with the people who mean the most to you. Because sometimes, the farther you go, the closer you get.
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Better Together
What’s new and noteworthy in travel for families and celebrations.
Tiny Tourists, Big Ideas
Slides plunging from hotel rooms into pools, unlimited ice cream and zoos with every animal imaginable — these are just some of the dream vacation ideas kids shared in a survey by Crayola and Jet2holidays. And it’s not all fantasy. Nearly all parents say their children help plan trips — a fact echoed in an Experience Abu Dhabi poll, where roughly three in four parents say they pick destinations and activities based on their kids’ desires, from astronaut and race-car driver role-play to exploring the worlds of their favorite games and movies.
When It Comes to Cruising, Your Crew Knows Best
Families don’t let families miss the boat. In fact, the latest report from Cruise Lines International Association shows that family and friends — not influencers — hold the most sway over cruise decisions. Travel advisors come in a close second, and for good reason: The study also finds that cruise Net Promoter Scores are consistently higher among travelers who book their sailing through an agent.
Coming Soon: 3 Kid-friendly Museums
DADU, CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF QATAR
Doha
While the UNStudio-designed, building block-inspired museum is still taking shape, kids 11 and under can already step into discovery in the surrounding gardens — a “living classroom” planted to nurture a love of nature.
MUSEUM OF PLAY AND ART
Adelaide, Australia
At the Museum of Play and Art, a.k.a. MoPA, play is serious business. The soon-to-open fifth location at Adelaide Airport will be packed with interactive, educator-crafted activities designed to spark joy and creative thinking.
QUENTIN BLAKE CENTRE FOR ILLUSTRATION
London
Dreamed up by Quentin Blake, famed illustrator of Roald Dahl books, this charity-led gallery will open in London’s Clerkenwell neighborhood, inviting visitors of all ages into storybook worlds through exhibitions, events and workshops.
Hotel for a Day
Noūs Santorini is one of the latest to join Resort for a Day’s expanding portfolio of hotels where cruisers can swap ship decks for sun loungers and island pampering. Daycations are also making waves beyond the cruise set. Dayuse reports that 70 percent of its more than two million bookings last year were made by locals, and 50 percent were couples or friends. Less spent on rooms means more for other perks. Since partnering with ResortPass, which leads the day-guest market with a reported 95-percent share, Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui has seen a 38-percent bump in cabana sales.
Around the World in 11 Festivals
“What is a festival, anyway?” asks travel writer Daniel Stables at the opening of Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity. His globe-trotting memoir answers the question by exploring festivity in all its forms — from Shetland’s blazing Lerwick Up Helly Aa fire festival to the all-American spectacle of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity US$32.99, bookshop.org
3 Major Milestones in 2026
25 YEARS OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Amsterdam
Next July, Amsterdam hosts its first WorldPride, a fitting occasion to mark 25 years of open civil marriage, 30 years of Pride Amsterdam and 55 years since the discriminatory law, 248bis, was abolished — and it all wraps with EuroPride.
250 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
United States
On the Fourth of July, the country will celebrate 250 years since John Hancock scribbled his signature onto the Declaration of Independence, with celebrations sweeping across the nation in honor of the historic, nation-founding event.
140+ YEARS IN THE MAKING
Barcelona
A century after the death of Antoni Gaudí and more than 140 years after breaking ground, his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família, will be crowned with a four-armed cross, nearly completing his vision and making it the world’s tallest church.
Keeping Moms in the Picture
We’ve all spotted brides trailed by cameras in unexpected places — strolling down Pont de Bir-Hakeim in Paris or “trashing the dress” in the foamy surf of some unspecific beach. But now a new kind of client is stepping into the frame: moms. According to Flytographer, a service that connects travelers with local photographers, some 90 percent of family sessions (which account for half of all bookings) are planned by mothers eager to appear in more family vacation photos. “Moms tell me they are excited to finally be in the family photos versus documenting everyone else,” says founder Nicole Smith. Cue the Abbey Road family portrait — with Mom leading the band.
Neuroinclusive Travel Takes Off
Autistic and sensory-sensitive travelers passing through Dubai’s airports need only look for the sunflowers. To improve accessibility, 45,000 employees at Dubai International and Dubai World Central have been trained to assist neurodiverse travelers and now wear sunflower pins — a global symbol of hidden disabilities. More than one in every 100 people have autism, and a recent Autism Travel survey reports that 78 percent of families with autistic members hesitate to visit new places. But that’s changing as airports introduce sensory rooms, guided walk-throughs and other forms of support — making the global autism travel market “one of the fastest-growing segments,” as per the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
One Love, Three Trips
By Renée Morrison
Big life events call for big trips. Bachelor and bachelorette getaways, destination weddings and honeymoons turned buddymoons are about more than just the party — they’re about presence. Today’s celebrations blend joy with intention, wellness with wine and culture with connection. Of course, planning one is easier said than done. We asked four seasoned travel advisors — Anthony La Para Santori, Amanda Bruce, Laurie Keith and Samantha Hammond (who’s also a wedding planner) — for their take on how to pull off a celebration abroad that feels effortless, memorable and worth every penny.
The Send-off
Destination celebrations before the big day are evolving. Alongside traditional bachelor and bachelorette trips, more couples are planning “bachelorx” parties — inclusive pre-wedding getaways that bring close friends together, regardless of gender.
The sash-and-tiara formula has evolved, too: Bridal party trips now lean more restorative than rowdy. A recent Expedia survey reveals that 41 percent of travelers are likely to book an alcohol-free trip next year — a clear sign that balance is here to stay.
“We’re seeing some of these celebrations shift into full-scale wellness-infused experiences,” says Anthony La Para Santori of Groupe Voyage Montréal. Think: yoga retreats, private chefs for clean cooking and spa itineraries. “People want to come back feeling better than when they left.”
That doesn’t mean the era of indulgence is over. Pool parties, wine tastings and last hurrahs in Las Vegas are still popular. But today’s bachelor/ette/x trips are less about hangovers and more about remembering moments with your best friends.
WHERE TO BEGIN
“Decide early what the trip means to you. Everything flows from that clarity,” says La Para Santori. “Too many groups run into friction because they try to please everyone,” he adds. “Set expectations up front — from who covers what to what’s optional versus non-negotiable. It saves friendships.”
WHEN TO START
For all-inclusive resorts, book three months out. For villas or high-demand spots, plan six months ahead. Booking early isn’t just about availability — it also gives guests time to budget, renew passports and arrange schedules.
BUDGET TIP
Once the budget is set, track it. “I’m a big believer in shared Google Sheets for transparency,” says La Para Santori. “It removes awkward conversations because everyone sees the math.” Apps like Splitwise, Settle Up and Splid also make group expense tracking easier.
HOST WITH THE MOST
Find a balance between fullservice and pay-as-you-go.
“One trend we’re seeing is staying at an all-inclusive resort but pre-booking excursions, like a golf trip or spa retreat,” says Laurie Keith, founder of Romantic Planet Vacations. Or flip it: Book a rental or boutique hotel and buy day passes to resorts for access to pools, dining and amenities.
THIS SPREAD, LEFT TO RIGHT
Poolside champagne, wellness retreats and sunset marina strolls are replacing the weddingparty bar crawl.
OPENING SPREAD
From the beaches of Mar del Cabo resort in Mexico to Black Sea sunsets, couples are seeking destinations where the views are as enchanting as the vows.
Where to Celebrate
Majorca, Spain
Less crowded and more affordable than Ibiza, Majorca is a fabulous choice for a bachelor or bachelorette trip, says Samantha Hammond, owner of Jus Adventures Travel Services. Cycle through scenic vineyards for wine tastings, lounge on golden beaches, or catch a ferry to Ibiza’s iconic beach clubs.
Nashville, USA
With mural-lined streets, legendary honky-tonks and live music on every corner, Nashville is built for high-energy nights. A Batch survey named it the top destination for bachelorette groups, while Las Vegas still leads for bachelor parties.
Montenegro
This Balkan nation has all the glamour of the Adriatic without the crowds of Croatia or the price tags of Amalfi, says La Para Santori. Groups can hike rugged cliffside and mountain trails, charter a gulet, hit the beach or dine in view of the chic Porto Montenegro marina.
The Ceremony
Destination weddings have never been more popular. Google searches for the term just hit their highest level in nearly a decade, and according to wedding platform Zola, almost one in three couples are tying the knot away from home. The appeal is obvious: a built-in vacation for guests, dramatic backdrops and — done right — a surprising amount of savings.
“In many cases, with destination weddings, a couple can pay much less for a several-day celebration than they would for a one-day wedding in a big city,” says Hammond. “With many all-inclusive resorts, the wedding itself is mostly funded by the bookings of your guests.”
In terms of trends, “Sustainability and exclusivity are colliding,” says La Para Santori. “Clients want eco-conscious villas, private buyouts or estates where they have control over the vibe while minimizing their footprint.” That mindset may explain why searches in the U.S. for “micro weddings” — with guest lists of fewer than 50 people — are also at an all-time high.
WHERE TO BEGIN
Start with the basics. “Couples should first decide on travel dates and the destination,” says Amanda Bruce, a travel consultant with Destinations Travel and Cruise Centre.
WHEN TO START
The sooner the better: “My advice is to begin the process about a year prior to your intended travel dates,” says Bruce. “This proves to be the ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to pricing, availability and perks.”
BUDGET TIP
The starting price is rarely the final bill. Factor in extras if you have a specific vision, whether it’s dramatic decor, a live quartet or a fireworks finale. “My destination wedding was about $20,000, and that included my honeymoon,” notes Hammond. “But I’ve seen brides spend that on flowers alone for local weddings.”
HOST WITH THE MOST
Nobody likes sticker shock, so be upfront about costs and what’s included. All-inclusive resorts keep expenses predictable. If you opt for an à la carte stay, covering an extra meal, such as a welcome dinner or farewell brunch, is a thoughtful touch.
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Where to Celebrate
Cartagena, Colombia
Here, ceremonies can unfold in leafy courtyards framed by Moorish arches, on rooftop terraces with sunset views or at hilltop convents overlooking the sea. “I love it for its vibrantly preserved colonial architecture,” says Keith.
Azores,
Portugal
With Portugal rising in popularity, the Azores islands stand out for their wild Atlantic beauty. “There’s been big demand this year,” says Keith. Couples can wed on a clifftop, in a castle or by the sea, with volcanic peaks as scenery.
Riviera
Maya, Mexico
Move over, Cancún and Tulum. The Riviera Maya’s luxury resorts are increasingly in demand, says La Para Santori. Here, couples are looking beyond the beach, exchanging vows in a jungle clearing, beside a cenote or at the base of a waterfall.
THIS SPREAD, LEFT TO RIGHT
Tie the knot in the Scottish Highlands, say “I do” with a seaside view or start your next chapter in Cartagena’s old town.
The Honeymoon
Weddings aren’t just one-night events anymore — they’re turning into week-long celebrations with welcome dinners, beach days and brunches. For some couples, the honeymoon is just the after-party. Enter the buddymoon, where newlyweds invite their inner circle along for the trip.
“Buddymoons are a new trend that’s gained popularity with millennials and Gen Z,” says Bruce. And while TikTok has plenty to say on the subject (#buddymoon has over 480,000 views), the concept taps into something deeper. Couples are marrying later and often have already traveled together, so sharing the honeymoon feels less like a compromise and more like an upgrade.
There’s no set format, but a split itinerary balances group action with couple time. “One of my favorite buddymoon examples is a couple who spent their first week alone in Santorini, then invited friends to join them in Mykonos,” says La Para Santori. “It blended intimacy with community, and it worked beautifully.”
WHERE TO BEGIN
Pick the destination before bringing friends into the mix. This keeps the trip true to you, without compromising for the group. Not everyone will be able to join, and that’s okay. “I always remind clients: You can’t be everything to everyone,” says La Para Santori. “Define the purpose, then build the logistics around it.”
WHEN TO START
Six months advance planning is the bare minimum, but more time may be needed for complex itineraries.
BUDGET TIP
You don’t need a huge guest list to unlock group savings. As Hammond notes, “A discounted group travel rate can provide you with special fares, and it often includes complimentary passenger travel credits, plus benefits like group check-in and rooms allocated together.”
HOST WITH THE MOST
The best group trips are all about balance — because not everyone travels the same way. To keep the peace? “Flexible activities and group-friendly accommodations,” says La Para Santori. Keep that sunrise hike optional and make sure no one’s stuck on the pull-out couch.
PHOTO: CANDY RETRIEVER/ADOBE STOCK.
THIS SPREAD, LEFT TO RIGHT
Celebrate newlywed bliss by toasting on a catamaran, gliding on a golden gozabune in Osaka, Japan or roving by land — all in the company of your closest crew.
Where to Celebrate
Japan
“Japan is trending for both honeymoons and bachelor/ette trips,” says La Para Santori. For buddymoons, the country offers a dream mix of steamy onsen soaks, forest bathing, izakaya feasts and karaoke nights under neon lights.
Iceland
The island’s dramatic landscapes make it an instant crowd-pleaser, whether that means exploring lava fields or relaxing in lagoons. “Iceland not only offers unique scenery, but it will also check off that travel bucket list for everybody in the group,” says Keith.
Second Cities in Europe
With fewer crowds and more affordable price tags, second cities are a smart option for groups. Tivoli offers Old World charm just outside Rome, while Haarlem is a laid-back alternative to Amsterdam, and Reims holds its own against the City of Light.
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Following Your Roots
At-home DNA tests, online access to public records and expert-led tours are stoking a heritage travel boom.
By Dave Lank
Maybe it arrived as a Christmas gift from a well-meaning sibling. Or you saw a pop-up ad and clicked. But when that DNA kit ended up in your hands, you probably didn’t expect it to turn into a plane ticket.
More than 40 million people worldwide have taken DNA tests from companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, and many are converting results into trip plans — fueling a heritage-travel boom. A 2019 survey of Airbnb users found heritage travel had increased 500 percent since 2014.
OPPOSITE PAGE
Travelers seeking their family history might locate long-lost connections down side streets and alleys like this one in Cervara di Roma, Italy.
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Italy encourages roots tourism through a diaspora portal that connects visitors with genealogical services, tours, travel offers — and family ties.
Governments and the travel industry have caught on. Ghana launched its “Year of Return” in 2019, Italy invested $20 million in a diaspora portal called Italea and Kenya introduced its “One Tourist, One Diaspora” initiative in 2024. Tour operators are now offering specialized heritage trips, some even in partnership with genealogy companies to create customized ancestral itineraries.
For those making the journey, the most meaningful discoveries happen away from tourist maps — in rental cars on back roads, in conversations with elderly villagers and in moments when strangers turn out to be family.
THE BUSINESS OF BELONGING
Siobhan Byrne, founder and CEO of Dublin-based travel agency Adams & Butler, which specializes in cultural experiences across the U.K., Ireland and Africa, thinks heritage travel meets a basic human need. “It’s about identity and self-awareness,” she says. “People are asking, ‘Who am I?’ ‘Who do I belong to?’ ‘Who is like me?’ This quest to find out who you are and where you came from — it’s become a new kind of religion.”
Byrne hears from clients who feel strangely at home in places they’ve never seen before. “It’s almost like déjà vu,” she says. She describes visitors tracing their Irish or Scottish heritage, surprised to find themselves knowing traditional dance steps or singing along to folk songs they’ve never heard before. “I actually believe memories live in our DNA — that we pull from previous generations,” she says.
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Revelers dance a jig in a Dublin pub; Ireland’s capital is the starting point for many an Irish heritage tour.
OPPOSITE PAGE
Local tour operators play a key role in places where language barriers can limit the reach of diaspora tourism, such as in Gdansk, Poland.
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DNA testing technology allows people to go from saying “I’m Irish” to pinpointing exactly which village in County Cork they come from.
GENEALOGY DETECTIVES
Kensington Tours launched Personal Heritage Journeys in partnership with Ancestry in 2021, starting with a few experimental trips and growing to 21 custom heritage journeys by 2024. The partnership now offers itineraries covering everywhere from Ireland and Italy to Ghana and Japan, each trip built around the traveler’s family history.
Before genetic testing and digitized historical records, tracing your ancestry meant relying on whatever had survived — faded photos, handwritten documents and passed-down stories. It meant crossing oceans to visit churches, cemeteries and city halls in search of paper trails. “Now, with DNA triangulation,” says Kimberly D’Aoust, destination lead for Kensington Tours, “we can get granular.” Technology allows people to go from saying “I’m Irish” to pinpointing exactly which village in County Cork their forebears called home.
Kensington Tours’ process for these heritage trips kicks off months before anyone boards a plane. Professional genealogists dive into marriage, birth and death certificates, and sometimes scout locations in advance. Operators then build trips around those findings, even involving specialized ancestry guides who can navigate everything from local church records to family tombstones.
TIES ACROSS TIME
For travelers, the greatest rewards often arrive when least expected. On one Kensington Tours trip in Puglia, Italy, a woman and her daughter hoped to find the church where her grandmother was married. Instead, their guide found living relatives. “One of their cousins threw them a party,” recalls D’Aoust. “They took them to their family’s olive orchard and set up a massive table adorned with olives, citrus and probably enough Aperol spritz to kill a horse. About 35 family members showed up.”
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On a Kensington Tours
Heritage Journey to Japan, travelers spend several days exploring Japanese history and culture before visiting sites and locations linked to their ancestry; Kyoto is a must-see city, with many historic shrines and temples and strong links to traditional culture.
“It’s an opportunity to do something that our ancestors couldn’t: connect across generations, across seas and across lifetimes.”
Zbigniew “Ziggy” Pelczyk, a guide with Mazurkas Travel who specializes in Eastern Europe, recalls a recent trip he helped plan for three American relatives. Their grandmother had left Poland in 1908, entering the United States through New York’s Ellis Island and finally settling in Wisconsin. A local genealogist spent weeks preparing for their visit, even leaving his contact information at cemeteries containing graves with their family name, inviting connections to get in touch. The strategy worked. When distant relatives responded, he set up a meeting. The reunion was overwhelming, Pelczyk says, with people in tears, embracing relatives they’d just met for the first time.
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
“You need at least six months to plan a trip like this,” advises Byrne, and that’s after you have DNA results in hand. As you prepare, stay open to surprises. Your family might not be from where you expect. Names often changed when ancestors arrived in new countries, and family stories can shift over generations. Your ancestral village may now consist of two streets and a few cows in a field. Living relatives may no longer exist — or might not want to meet their long-lost kin.
“What people tend to do is turn it into a kind of treasure hunt,” Byrne says. Wrong turns can lead to unexpected connections. She’s heard of people getting lost, knocking on doors and being invited to the pub to meet someone who knows the local history.
Even when the hunt doesn’t lead where you expected, there’s something powerful about making the journey. As D’Aoust says, “It’s an opportunity to do something that our ancestors couldn’t: connect across generations, across seas and across lifetimes. That would’ve knocked their wool socks off.”
Contact your Ensemble travel advisor to start planning your own roots tourism experience.
Wonders Worth the Voyage
Some of nature’s most dramatic spectacles are best viewed at sea.
By Lisa Kadane
On a cruise around Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, you can witness whales frolicking, sea turtles mating and blue-footed boobies dive-bombing the water for fish — all from the deck of the ship.
These close encounters are just the tip of the iceberg. A rising wave of phenomenon tourism is carrying adventurers across ice-choked oceans and cerulean seas in pursuit of nature’s great sights, from shimmering night skies and immense glaciers to rarely seen creatures. Some are so remote, they can only be reached by boat — and cruise ships make the perfect setting for family holidays, shared across generations and built around celebrating Earth’s phenomenal beauty.
“Travelers are increasingly drawn to the idea that a cruise can bring them up close to wonders like the untouched landscapes of Alaska or the aurora borealis,” says Jim Berra, chief marketing officer for Princess Cruises.
The Cruise Lines International Association reports that these niche cruises saw a 22-percent increase in passengers from 2023 to 2024 — a trend that continues to grow, led by expedition and exploration cruises that give families a front-row view for celebrating the natural wonders of our world.
Witness a Total Solar Eclipse
The moon will completely block the sun on August 12, 2026, a celestial event visible in totality from the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain. Many cruise lines have planned sailings around this awe-inspiring spectacle, including HX Expeditions, with a 17-day Solar Eclipse Expedition from Svalbard, Norway, to Reykjavik, Iceland.
In addition to witnessing the eclipse in East Greenland’s stunning Scoresby Sound, where the sun will be totally blacked out for more than two minutes, guests will see pristine fjords, massive glaciers and maybe even polar bears.
“We’re seeing incredible demand because travelers want more than a vacation, they want life-changing experiences,” says Steve Smotrys, managing director and senior vice-president, commercial for HX Expeditions. “These are moments that connect people to the planet in a way nothing else can.”
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A total solar eclipse seen in San Juan, Argentina, on July 2, 2019.
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Millions traveled to see the April 2024 solar eclipse visible in North America.
Experience the Gray Whale Migration
Every winter, gray whales end their epic southward migration in Mexico, settling into warm, protected lagoons such as Baja California’s Magdalena Bay to give birth and raise their young. Cruisers can see the 40-ton, 45-foot-long whales and their calves, along with playful marine wildlife like sea lions and dolphins, between January and March.
“National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ vessels are among the few small enough to sail inside the bay’s sheltered waters, allowing guests to get remarkably close to the whales without disturbing them,” says Cara Matthew, the line’s regional sales director for Canada.
Lindblad’s National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program for aspiring adventurers makes these cruises ideal for families or multiple generations traveling together, she adds.
As well as observing the curious cetaceans, families can kayak through peaceful mangrove forests or fat-tire bike over windswept dunes. Similar experiences are offered by Ponant and on excursions with Holland America Line.
THIS PAGE Whale watchers observe a grey whale in a Baja California bay.
Walk Among Animals Found Nowhere
Else
A cruise can bring about special sightings of penguin hatchlings in Antarctica, musk oxen in Greenland or giant tortoises in the Galapagos. For a closer look, Zodiacs zip travelers ashore for wildlife viewings that become trip highlights — such as braying sea lions and marine iguanas snorting puffs of saltwater into the humid Galapagos air. Small-group excursions also help reduce the impact on sensitive ecosystems.
“The Galapagos sea lion stands out as a main draw,” says Matthew. “These playful and curious animals are often lounging on beaches or interacting with snorkelers.”
Several cruise lines offer Galapagos sailings, as well as itineraries to view the penguins and whales of Antarctica, Alaska’s grizzly bears and other rarely seen creatures.
ABOVE About half of all breeding pairs of blue-footed boobies nest in the Galapagos.
BELOW A Galapagos sea lion brays on the beach of Espanola Island, Ecuador.
See and Hear Glaciers Calve
Even though 2025 is UNESCO’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, these massive marvels of ice and snow will continue to lure travelers toward the poles next year and beyond. A lucky few will witness the glaciers calve huge chunks of ice into the sea below with dramatic — and symphonic — crashes. The best possible vantage point? A few hundred feet out at sea.
“Most people have no idea what to expect when they see the glaciers,” says Berra. “The magnitude of Glacier Bay — the number and size of the glaciers — and the serenity of it always take people by surprise.”
Though Alaska is one of the most accessible destinations to see glaciers on a cruise, such as Princess Cruises’ 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers, there are South America and Antarctica sailings that visit the spectacular ice masses and bergs of Patagonia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
THIS PAGE Glaciers like this one in Patagonia shed massive blocks of ice into the sea.
Chase the Northern Lights
The Norwegian Sea is about as far away from light pollution as you can get, which makes it one of the best places to see the aurora borealis — especially around the solar equinoxes in September–October and March–April. When the northern lights make an appearance, just walk out on deck and look up: This cosmic light show can appear as a white, ghostly shroud or as a shape-shifting, shimmering display of green, purple and pink.
Holland America Line’s 14-day Arctic Journey & Northern Lights cruise, launching in October 2026 in collaboration with History channel, takes aurora chasers beyond the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, Norway — a.k.a. the “City of Northern Lights” — and into remote fjords to witness the otherworldly nighttime spectacle.
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The aurora borealis lights up the sky over Lofoten, in Norway.
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Tromsø, Norway, is a major fishing port also known as the City of Northern Lights.
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ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$100 onboard credit
From US$1,954/CA$2,679 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Italian Riviera & France
9 NIGHTS
DATE : May 5, 2026
SHIP : Celebrity Equinox
ITINERARY
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
ê Naples, Italy ê Day at Sea ê La Spezia (Florence/Pisa), Italy ê Portofino, Italy
ê Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice), France
ê Day at Sea ê Barcelona, Spain
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$100 onboard credit
From US$1,926/CA$6,019 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Best of Scandinavia
13 NIGHTS
DATE : May 16, 2026
SHIP : Celebrity Apex
ITINERARY
Southampton, England
ê Day at Sea
ê Copenhagen, Denmark ê Day at Sea
ê Helsinki, Finland ê Tallinn, Estonia
ê Stockholm, Sweden ê Visby, Sweden
ê Day at Sea ê Oslo, Norway
ê Kristiansand, Norway ê Day at Sea ê Southampton, England
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$100 onboard credit
From US$2,754/CA$6,079 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Martini Bar
Azamara Cruises
Celebrate Life’s Big Moments!
For those who value connection, culture and comfort, Azamara Cruises offers a stylish way to celebrate life’s milestones with immersive experiences across Spain, France, Italy, the Mediterranean and Norway’s breathtaking North Cape.
2026 Grand Prix Cruise
14 NIGHTS
DATE : May 28, 2026
SHIP : Onward
ITINERARY
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands ê Lanzarote, Canary Islands ê Agadir, Morocco ê Casablanca, Morocco ê Gibraltar, United Kingdom ê Malaga, Spain ê Almería, Spain ê Provence (Marseille), France ê Saint-Tropez, France ê Villefranche-sur-Mer, France ê Livorono (Florence/Pisa), Italy ê Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy ê Barcelona, Spain
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$200 onboard credit
From US$5,439 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Best of the Mediterranean
11 NIGHTS
DATE : June 18, 2026
SHIP : Onward
ITINERARY
Monte Carlo, Monaco ê Santa Margherita, Italy ê Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy (overnight) ê Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
ê Sorrento, Italy ê Kotor, Montenegro ê Dubrovnik, Croatia ê Hvar, Croatia
ê Koper, Slovenia
ê Fusina (Venice), Italy
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$200 onboard credit
From US$5,029 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Norway Intensive Cruise
18 NIGHTS
DATE : June 27, 2026
SHIP : Quest
ITINERARY
Amsterdam, Netherlands ê Rosendal, Norway ê Olden, Norway ê Molde, Norway ê Ålesund, Norway ê Lofoten, Norway ê Trollfjord, Norway (cruising)
ê Tromsø, Norway ê Honningsvåg, Norway ê Northcape, Norway (cruising) ê Atla, Norway ê Harstad, Norway êBodø, Norway
ê Trondheim, Norway ê Orkney Islands, Scotland ê Oban, Scotland ê Dublin, Ireland (overnight)
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$200 onboard credit
From US$6,579 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Monte Carlo Grand Prix
Norwegian Cruise Line Get MOREof What You Love!
When you cruise Norwegian, the awe of Alaska stays with you throughout your cruise. Hike up snow-capped mountains and sled down with your pack — then come onboard for the only race tracks at sea. Contact your travel advisor to explore all available sailing dates.
Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan
7 DAYS
DATES : May–September 2026
SHIP : Norwegian Encore
ITINERARY
Seattle, Washington ê Day at Sea ê Juneau, Alaska ê Skagway, Alaska ê Glacier Bay, Alaska (cruising) ê Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska ê Victoria, British Columbia ê Seattle, Washington
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$100 onboard credit
From US$2,229/CA$3,187 per person (Balcony), based on May 10, 2026. Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Alaska: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka & Victoria
7 DAYS
DATES : April–September 2026
SHIP : Norwegian Bliss
ITINERARY
Seattle, Washington ê Day at Sea ê Sitka, Alaska ê Juneau, Alaska ê Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, Alaska ê Icy Strait Point, Alaska ê Ketchikan, Alaska ê Victoria, British Columbia ê Seattle, Washington
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$100 onboard credit
From US$1,989/CA$2,757 per person (Balcony), based on May 16, 2026. Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Alaska: Glaciers, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan
7 DAYS
DATES : May–September 2026
SHIP : Norwegian Jade
ITINERARY
Vancouver, British Columbia ê Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska ê Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska ê Juneau, Alaska
ê Skagway, Alaska ê Icy Strait Point, Alaska ê Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (cruising) ê Whittier, Alaska
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$100 onboard credit
From US$1,939/CA$2,688 per person (Balcony), based on May 4, 2026. Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Alaska
Princess Celebrate Together on Princess Cruises!
Set sail on an unforgettable holiday adventure with family and friends aboard a Princess cruise — where dazzling entertainment, festive feasts and tropical destinations create the perfect blend of relaxation, celebration and lifelong memories together.
Southern Caribbean with St. Kitts Holiday
10 DAYS
DATE : December 17, 2025
SHIP : Enchanted Princess®
ITINERARY
Fort Lauderdale, Florida ê Princess Cays, Bahamas ê Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
ê Day at Sea ê St. Maarten ê St. Kitts ê Tortola, British Virgin Islands ê Antigua ê Days at Sea ê Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$60 onboard credit
From US$2,239/CA$3,068
per person (Balcony with Princess Plus® Package). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Eastern Caribbean with Bahamas Holiday
7 DAYS
DATE : December 20, 2025
SHIP : Star Princess®
ITINERARY
Fort Lauderdale, Florida ê Princess Cays, Bahamas ê Day at Sea ê Amber Cove, Dominican Republic ê Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos ê Days at Sea ê Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$50 onboard credit
From US$1,901/CA$2,604
per person (Balcony with Princess Plus® Package). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Western Caribbean with Grand Cayman Holiday
7 DAYS
DATE : December 21, 2025
SHIP : Sun Princess®
ITINERARY
Fort Lauderdale, Florida ê Day at Sea ê Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands ê Day at Sea ê Roatán (Mahogany Bay), Honduras ê Cozumel, Mexico ê Day at Sea ê Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$50 onboard credit
From US$1,899/CA$2,601
per person (Balcony with Princess Plus® Package). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Holiday Season Cruise
Silversea
Discover the Marvels of Northern Europe
Experience the Scottish Highlands and Irish castles aboard all-inclusive luxury Silversea ships with dedicated butler service and immersive culinary experiences. Explore rich traditions, ancient legends, the captivating culture of the British Isles and much more.
10 NIGHTS
DATE : July 25, 2026
SHIP : Silver Dawn
ITINERARY
Copenhagen, Denmark ê Bergen, Norway
ê Ålesund, Norway ê Trondheim, Norway ê Åndalsnes, Norway ê Olden, Norway
ê Vik, Norway ê Skagen, Denmark
ê Copenhagen, Denmark
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$600 onboard credit per suite
From US$10,400/CA$14,500 per person (Vista Suite).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Southampton to Lisbon 12 NIGHTS
DATE : August 27, 2026
SHIP : Silver Spirit
ITINERARY
Southampton (London), England
ê St. Peter Port, Guernsey ê Saint-Malo, France
ê Bordeaux, France (3 days)
ê Bilbao, Spain ê Santander, Spain
ê Vigo, Spain ê Leixões (Porto), Portugal
ê Lisbon, Portugal
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$600 onboard credit per suite
From US$9,900/CA$14,000 per person (Vista Suite).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Copenhagen to Southampton
12 NIGHTS
DATE : September 7, 2026
SHIP : Silver Dawn
ITINERARY
Copenhagen, Denmark ê Skagen, Denmark
ê Lerwick, Scotland ê Kirkwall, Scotland
ê Liverpool, England ê Belfast, Northern
Ireland ê Holyhead, Wales ê Cobh, Ireland
ê Falmouth, England ê St. Helier, Jersey ê Southampton (London), England
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$10,500/CA$14,900 per person (Vista Suite).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Papa Stour, Shetland Islands
Copenhagen Roundtrip
Cunard
Celebrate Family on a Cunard® Queen
Celebrate in style and enjoy the finest restaurants at sea, unique enrichment and wellness — all served with distinct style. Even young Cunarders will be enthralled with our children’s clubs.
Panama Canal, by Cunard
20 NIGHTS
DATE : April 14, 2026
SHIP : Queen Elizabeth
ITINERARY
Miami, Florida ê Day at Sea ê Cartagena, Colombia ê Day at Sea ê Colón, Panama ê Panama Canal, Panama ê Day at Sea êPuntarenas, Costa Rica ê Day at Sea êHuatulco, Mexico ê Day at Sea êCabo San Lucas, Mexico ê Day at Sea ê Los Angeles, California ê Seattle, Washington
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$5,458/CA$7,350 per person (Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Eastern Caribbean, by Cunard
12 NIGHTS
DATE : October 15, 2026
SHIP : Queen Elizabeth
ITINERARY
Miami, Florida ê Day at Sea ê San Juan, Puerto Rico ê St John’s, Antigua ê Castries, Saint Lucia ê Bridgetown, Barbados ê Day at Sea ê Philipsburg, St. Maarten ê Road Town, Tortola ê Day at Sea ê Miami, Florida
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$2,652/CA$3,553 per person (Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Alaska, by Cunard
12 NIGHTS
DATE : May 21, 2026
SHIP : Queen Elizabeth
ITINERARY
Seattle, Washington ê Day at Sea ê Ketchikan, Alaska ê Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska ê Haines, Alaska ê Hubbard Glacier, Alaska ê Icy Strait Point, Alaska ê Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska ê Juneau, Alaska ê Wrangell, Alaska ê Day at Sea êVictoria, British Columbia ê Seattle, Washington
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$3,137/CA$4,203 per person (Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Royal Caribbean
Way More than a Birthday Cake
Level up your next celebration and make it last all week long. Experience once-in-a-lifetime moments every single day with the cruise line voted Best Overall by Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards since 2003.
Western Caribbean & Perfect Day
7 NIGHTS
DATE : May 17, 2026
SHIP : Star of the Seas
ITINERARY
Orlando, Florida ê Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas ê Day at Sea ê Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico ê Roatán, Honduras ê Cozumel, Mexico ê Day at Sea ê Orlando, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$50 onboard credit
Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day
12 NIGHTS
DATE : September 19, 2026
SHIP : Icon of the Seas
ITINERARY
Miami, Florida ê Days at Sea ê Philipsburg, St. Maarten ê Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands ê Day at Sea ê Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas ê Miami, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$50 onboard credit
Western Mediterranean
7 NIGHTS
DATE : October 18, 2026
SHIP : Legend of the Seas
ITINERARY
Barcelona, Spain ê Palma de Mallorca, Spain ê Marseille (Provence), France ê La Spezia (Florence/Pisa), Italy ê Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy ê Naples, Italy ê Day at Sea ê Barcelona, Spain
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$50 onboard credit
From US$1,979/CA$2,773 per person (Oceanview Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
From US$1,699/CA$2,344 per person (Neighborhood Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
From US$2,059/CA$2,912 per person (Oceanview Balcony). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Holland America Line
Cruise for Your Next Family Holiday
Whether you’re planning a family reunion or a group getaway with friends and family, we offer endless ways to connect, discover and explore together. Enjoy exclusive activities, excursions and programs for travelers of all ages.
Alaska Inside Passage
7 DAYS
DATE : May 16, 2026
SHIP : Koningsdam
ITINERARY
Vancouver, British Columbia ê Scenic Cruising Along the Inside Passage, Alaska ê Tracy Arm Inlet, Alaska ê Juneau, Alaska ê Skagway, Alaska ê Glacier Bay, Alaska ê Ketchikan, Alaska ê Scenic Cruising Along the Inside Passage, Alaska ê Vancouver, British Columbia
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$25 onboard credit per stateroom
Alaska Explorer
7 DAYS
DATE : June 13, 2026
SHIP : Eurodam
ITINERARY
Seattle, Washington ê Days at Sea ê Juneau, Alaska ê Glacier Bay, Alaska
ê Icy Strait Point, Alaska ê Sitka, Alaska ê Ketchikan, Alaska ê Victoria, British Columbia ê Seattle, Washington
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$25 onboard credit per stateroom
Fjords of Norway & Iceland Collectors’ Voyage
14 DAYS
DATE : July 5, 2026
SHIP : Rotterdam
ITINERARY
Rotterdam, Netherlands ê Days at Sea
êEidfjord, Norway ê Olden, Norway
ê Ålesund, Norway ê Bergen, Norway
êDays at Sea ê Rotterdam, Netherlands
êDays at Sea ê Invergordon (Inverness), Scotland ê Days at Sea ê Seyðisfjörður, Iceland ê Akureyri, Iceland ê Ísafjörður, Iceland ê Reykjavík, Iceland
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$75 onboard credit per stateroom
From US$2,279/CA$3,304 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
From US$2,954/CA$4,283 per person (Veranda). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
From US$4,539/CA$6,582 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Geirangerfjord,
Fjords of Norway & Iceland Collectors’ Voyage
14 DAYS
DATE : August 9, 2026
SHIP : Rotterdam
ITINERARY
Rotterdam, Netherlands
ê Days at Sea ê Odda, Norway ê Ålesund, Norway ê Olden, Norway ê Bergen, Norway ê Days at Sea ê Rotterdam, Netherlands ê Days at Sea ê Seyðisfjörður, Iceland ê Akureyri, Iceland ê IÍsafjörður, Iceland ê Grundarfjörður, Iceland
ê Reykjavík, Iceland
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$75 onboard credit per stateroom
From US$4,749/CA$6,886 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Greece, Italy & French Riviera Collectors’ Voyage
14 DAYS
DATE : August 22, 2026
SHIP : Oosterdam
ITINERARY
Piraeus (Athens), Greece ê Days at Sea
ê Kotor, Montenegro ê Kerkira (Corfu), Greece ê Messina, Italy ê Salerno, Italy (overnight) ê Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
ê Portofino, Italy ê Ajaccio (Corsica), France
ê Marseille (Provence), France ê Days at Sea
ê Gibraltar, United Kingdom ê Days at Sea ê Barcelona, Spain
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$75 onboard credit per stateroom
From US$4,124/CA$5,979 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Canary Islands Enchantment with Portugal
14 DAYS
DATE : October 2, 2026
SHIP : Nieuw Statendam
ITINERARY
Dover (London), England ê Rotterdam, Netherlands ê Days at Sea ê Funchal (Madeira), Portugal ê Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands ê Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands ê Las Palmas, (Gran Canaria), Canary Islands ê Arrecife, (Lanzarote), Canary Islands ê Days at Sea ê Lisbon, Portugal ê Days at Sea ê Dover (London), England
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
US$75 onboard credit per stateroom
From US$4,339/CA$6,291 per person (Veranda).
Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Athens, Greece
Whales in Iceland
Inverness, Scotland
Oceania Cruises
Your World. Your Way.
Experience faraway places that you have always dreamed of. Savor your experience with imaginative insider tours that immerse you in the heart of the destination’s culinary and cultural traditions.
Asia & Africa Mariner
30 DAYS
DATE : May 1, 2026
SHIP : Oceania Regatta
ITINERARY
Singapore, Singapore ê Melaka, Malaysia
ê Kuala Lumpur ê Penang ê Langkawi ê Phuket, Thailand ê Hambantota, Sri Lanka ê Colombo ê Malé, Maldives ê Mahé, Seychelles ê Port Louis, Mauritius
ê Pointe Des Galets, Réunion ê Maputo, Mozambique ê Richards Bay, South Africa
ê Durban ê East London ê Cape Town
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$13,999/CA$20,149
per person (Veranda Stateroom). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Atlantic & Adriatic Sea
14 DAYS
DATE : June 11, 2026
SHIP : Oceania Nautica
ITINERARY
Lisbon, Portugal ê Portimão, Portugal
ê Málaga, Spain ê Alicante, Spain
ê Barcelona, Spain ê Civitavecchia ( Rome), Italy ê Sorrento/Capri, Italy
ê Messina (Sicily), Italy ê Valletta, Malta
ê Kotor, Montenegro ê Dubrovnik, Croatia
ê Zadar, Croatia ê Venice, Italy
ENSEMBLE HOSTED CRUISE
Enjoy a complimentary shore experience, a traveler cocktail party and the company of a gracious onboard host.
From US$7,899/CA$11,349 per person (Veranda Stateroom). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Gaelic & Icelandic Sagas
22 DAYS
DATE : June 14, 2026
SHIP : Oceania Vista
ITINERARY
Southampton (London), England
ê Cornwall (Falmouth), England ê Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland ê Belfast, Northern Ireland ê Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland ê Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Denmark ê Akureyri, Iceland ê Ísafjörður, Iceland ê Reykjavík, Iceland ê Halifax, Nova Scotia ê New York, New York ê Charleston, South Carolina ê Miami, Florida
ENSEMBLE EXCLUSIVE OFFER US$250 onboard credit
From US$10,649/CA$15,299 per person (Veranda Stateroom). Fare includes taxes and fees.*
Phuket, Thailand
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AZAMARA
*Onboard Spending Credit (OBC) is in U.S. dollars, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, not transferable and will expire if not used by 10:00 pm on the last evening of the cruise. OBC is valid for new individual FIT bookings only made in Oceanview staterooms or above under Price Program “Amenity ENS”. OBC will be applied at time of booking. Offer is not available to Groups. Singles pay 200% receive the full stateroom amount. Offer is not combinable with other OBC offers. Offer is not applicable to Restricted Price Programs such as CUG, COV, LMV, Net, Interline, or Travel Agent Reduced Rates. Offers are subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain Restrictions apply. Canada Agencies: This offer is not valid for bookings made through a Tour Operator. For additional details please refer to www.Azamara.com and the Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions or contact your travel professional.
CELEBRITY
*Ensemble Xtra Exclusive offer: Offer applies to 4-night and longer itineraries that depart Jan. 1st, 2025 through Open Deployment. Bookings must be made between Jan. 1st, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025. Offer excludes Galapagos sailings. $100 per stateroom onboard credit “OBC” per stateroom for standard Verandas, Infinite Veranda, Concierge, AquaClass and Suites. Offers are applicable to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, which must be named and deposited. Guests’ stateroom folios will be credited with an OBC. OBC has no cash value, is applicable to cruise only, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the final night of the cruise. Offer excludes interior and oceanview staterooms. Offer is not combinable with Exciting Deals, Net, TA TERMS AND CONDITIONS Rates, Interline, or Galapagos sailings rates. Offer is combinable with prevailing group rates, group x, and onboard bookings. Single occupancy bookings are eligible for the Offer. Refer to Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions. Celebrity reserves the right to cancel the Offer at any time, correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. ©2025 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.
Celebrity headquarter groups $50 onboard Credit PLUS Classic Drink package & Basic Wi-Fi applies to select Ensemble Headquarter Group sailings through open deployment. Offer is capacity controlled; availability varies by sailing, and eligible staterooms may sell out. Headquarters groups are combinable with select Brand bonus savings offers, applicable to prevailing or closed group standard or GroupX rates that are named during the booking period. All offers are non-transferable. Changes to booking may result in removal of Offer. Prices and Offer are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Groups sailing pricing include ALL Included perks of Classic Drinks + Basic Wi-Fi. FIT to group transfers are eligible to receive the GAP amenity. Future Cruise bookings can be transferred into a group. These bookings qualify to receive the GAP amenity only. Prices are cruise-only, per person, based on double occupancy, on select sailings and subject to availability. Prices quoted in U.S. or CAN dollars. Itineraries, ships and prices are subject to change without notice. Government taxes, fees and port expenses are included. Space is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or closed at any time. Onboard credit is not redeemable for cash; not transferable; quoted in US Dollars and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the final night of the cruise. $50 onboard credit described in this program are applicable to Celebrity Headquarter group bookings only. These amenities are for full paying guests and exclude third and fourth persons in a stateroom. Any unused amenities cannot be exchanged for cash or any other amenity items
CUNARD
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Please see your Ensemble travel advisor for complete terms and conditions. Consult the booking instructions on Ensemble.com for complete details, including amenity applicability by category. A custom-designed Shore Experience will be arranged by Ensemble for guests. If a host is not provided, Onboard Credit in the amount of $225 per person for Grill Suites and $175 per person for Balcony will be added to the first two guests’ folio. Onboard Credit may be used on a single cruise only, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used for the casino, and expires at the end of that cruise. Offer is not transferable and may not be combinable with other select offers or other Onboard Credit amounts and is quoted in US dollars. Cocktail party will be provided for all guests. Minimum of 29 guests (including host). Guests receive a voucher for a bottle of wine if the minimum is not met or a host is not provided. Ensemble amenities are not applicable to all bookings. Exclusions include, but are not limited to, the following promotions: Travel Agent Rates, Friends & Family Rates, Sailing Soon Savings, and other promotions inside the cancellation fee window. Ensemble amenities combine with most Limited-Time Offers outside of the cancellation fee, regardless of the fare type. Other restrictions may apply. Applies to new bookings only. Cunard is unable to honor amenities that do not apply to the category booked, and amenities may be subject to change at any time.
HOLLAND
*Have It All Terms & Conditions
Fares are based on Promo(s) N1/U1. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy (cruise or cruisetours only). Advertised fares include Taxes and Fees. Have It All amenities are subject to availability, available for new bookings only, applicable only to the cruise portion of Alaska cruisetours, and neither transferable nor refundable. Have It All fares are applicable on select departures and exclude Grand Voyages and any cruise lasting 5 days or less.
Signature Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, which includes all beverages priced at US$11 or less and beverage service charges. Beverage packages include non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and specialty coffees. Guests must order beverages one at a time and be 21 years or older for alcoholic beverages. Sharing is not permitted. Management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes purchases made in The Shops, from the mini-bar, through 24-hour room service, or on Half Moon Cay.
Specialty Dining is based on cruise duration and ship type. For 6- to 9-day cruises, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, Rudi’s Sel de Mer, Canaletto, or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto. For 10- to 20-day cruises, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill or Rudi’s Sel de Mer and one night at Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), guests will receive three nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind, and one night at Canaletto. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive three nights: two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. Offer excludes Specialty Dining events in Pinnacle Grill or Tamarind such as Morimoto by Sea and Cellar Master Dinner. Reservations and dining times will be available to pre-reserve. Shore Excursion offer is based on cruise duration and is per person, not per stateroom. For Alaska cruisetours and 6- to 9-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$100 Shore Excursion Credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 10- to 20-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$200 Shore Excursion Credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 21+ day cruises
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(excluding Grand Voyages), eligible guests will receive US$300 Shore Excursion Credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). Shore Excursion Credit must be used pre-cruise when applied toward an Alaska Cruisetour Land Excursion purchase. Shore Excursion Credit must be used on corresponding cruise and is nonrefundable. Shore Excursion Credit can neither be redeemed for cash or airport transfers nor applied to a non–Shore Excursion item. Wi-Fi Surf Package: Surf your favorite sites, including email, sports, news and general browsing. All onboard Internet usage is subject to Holland America Line’s standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device, but only one device can be actively connected at a time. Upgrades are available once on board for a single day, the remaining duration of the voyage or adding more devices.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
*Onboard credit offer is per stateroom, in U.S. Dollars, and will be applied to 1st and 2nd guests on the reservation. Singles paying 200% are entitled to full onboard credit value. The offer is for new individual FIT reservations. Components included in this offer have no monetary value and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Onboard Credit may be used for all purchases except onboard service charges, prepurchased activities, and foreign exchange transactions. Offer and combinability with other promotional offers are subject to change at any time per Norwegian Cruise Line’s discretion. Contact your travel advisor for full terms and conditions. Other restrictions may apply. More at Sea Offer: This offer does not apply to SAILAWAY Category MX - Club Balcony Suite; BX - Balcony; OX - Oceanview and IX -(Inside). Valid on 3+ night sailings. More at Sea choice(s) must be selected at least 24 hours before sailing and cannot be changed onboard. Bookings made within 24 hours of departure can choose promotion at the time of booking. Select choice offer(s) are based on number of nights. Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time. Singles paying 200% of voyage fare qualify. 20% Gratuities apply on: Unlimited Open Bar; Specialty Dining. Free 3rd & 4th Guests on select cruises.
Air Offer: ^Buy Air for 1st Guest and receive 2nd Guest for free from select Air Gateways/ Cities for All Categories except sailaway categories for All Open for Sale 7 night or longer sailings. New reservations must be made up to 110 days prior to sailing to qualify. Contact your travel advisor for full terms and conditions. Other restrictions may apply.
PRINCESS
*Princess Plus Package is contingent on ship capacity and may only be available on select voyages, while capacity lasts, and participation may be dependent on the other guest’s participation. Princess Plus is subject to its full terms, restrictions and conditions, available at princess.com/princessplusterms. Exclusions and limitations apply to the packages and their parts.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES
*Price is per person, in USD, cruise only, applies to select sailings, based on double-occupancy. Onboard Credit offer is valid for new, named group bookings made in Ensemble Headquarter Groups. Individual reservations may be transferred into an existing group, assuming required criteria are met. Offer includes up to $50 USD OBC per stateroom. OBC is in USD, has no cash value, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on
the last evening of the cruise. OBC will be applied automatically to all eligible reservations. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Refer to your travel advisor for complete terms. ©2025 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: Bahamas.
OCEANIA CRUISES
*Offers and fares are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice. Contact your Travel Advisor for current pricing. For Your World Included amenities, Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same amenity, being either the choice of Complimentary Wine & Beer or Shore Excursion Credit, and amenity must be chosen by final payment. Choice of amenity is not applicable to 3rd and 4th guests. If no amenity is chosen, a non-use credit will be applied to final payment: up to 9 days receive $200 credit per stateroom;10-13 days receive $300 credit per stateroom;14-19 days receive $400 credit per stateroom; 20-25 days receive $500 credit per stateroom; 26+ days receive $600 credit per stateroom. For full details contact your Travel Advisor. Complimentary Wine & Beer includes a selection of wine by the glass or beer from our General Bar Menu, available at any onboard venue during operating lunch and dinner hours. Certain exclusions apply. Shore excursion credit in an amount up to US $1,200 varies by voyage length and is per stateroom. Voyages (1) up to 9 days receive US $400 shore excursion credit; (2) from 10-13 days receive US $600 shore excursion credit;(3) from 14-19 days receive US $800 shore excursion credit; (4) from 20- 25 days receive US $1,000 shore excursion credit; or (5) greater than 26 days receive US $1,200 shore excursion credit. Except for a single traveler booked in a Solo category or booked with a single supplement discount, selected amenity is at the per guest rate. If Shore Excursion Credit is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. Any unused shore excursions credit can be used as shipboard credit on the same voyage or surrendered upon debarkation. For more details about Best Value Guarantee, contact your Travel Advisor. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of United States and Canada, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) – except fares for Solo category are for a single traveler and are based on single occupancy – for new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Unlimited WiFi amenity does not include streaming and includes a login for the first two devices per stateroom (one login for solo traveler). Contact your Travel Advisor for more details. Fares are based on published Full/Brochure Fares> such fares do not include optional charges as detailed in the Guest Ticket Contract, which may be viewed, along with additional terms, through your Travel Advisor. All cruise fares include gratuities for stateroom/ suite attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff, as well as government taxes and fees. Additional gratuities apply to any other services or purchases made onboard which will incur a service gratuity of 20%. Not all promotions are combinable. Oceania Cruises may collect, use, share and secure your personal data as described in our privacy policy, which is available through your Travel Advisor. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, promotions and surcharges at any time. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands.
SILVERSEA
* GENERAL EXCLUSIONS: All fares, savings, offers, programs, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Any fares shown are per guest, based on double-occupancy. Additional restrictions may apply. This document may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors. Silversea reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service, programme, reward, savings, credit, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability. Contact your travel advisor for full offer details and complete Terms and Conditions.
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