Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral arrived in Bermuda on January 15, marking the beginning of the primary of three 2023 grand voyages, based on a press launch.
“We’re incredibly proud of all of our grand voyage itineraries, each is hand-crafted with a selection of truly exceptional highlights, from a chance to visit the Taj Mahal, to witnessing the impressive modern cityscapes of Singapore and bustling markets of Mumbai,” stated Martin Lister, head of vacation spot expertise and itinerary planning at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
“Our smaller ships allow us to truly venture away from the well-trodden tourist path, and delve deeper into the history and culture of some truly fantastic ports,” he stated.
“Guests currently on Balmoral’s 78-night adventure have chances to visit the Galapagos islands to spot native wildlife, cruise the world-renowned Panama Canal, witness the rugged icy landscapes of Antarctica, explore the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ on an overland tour to Machu Picchu, and even cruise the Chilean Fjords.”
The Balmoral launched into the 78-night Exploration of South America and the Antarctic cruise departing from Portsmouth, England on January 5 and shall be calling in locations together with Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and for the primary time in Fred. Olsen’s historical past, the Antarctic. The ship’s grand voyage will finish in Southampton, England on March 24, 2023.
The Borealis can even be embarking on a grand voyage departing in February. The Around the World in 80 Days voyage will depart from Liverpool, England on February 21 and can make its first name in Lisbon, Portugal on February 23. The journey permits friends to comply with within the footsteps of the fictional explorer Phileas Fogg together with alternatives to see Japan’s cherry blossoms or go to the tomb of Tutankhamun on the 100th anniversary of its opening.
The Borealis will go to international locations together with Portugal, Egypt, India, Japan, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Colombia and Singapore to call a number of.
The third grand voyage is scheduled for November 2023 when the Bolette will set sail on a 93-night The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean cruise. The ship will depart from Southampton, England on November 19 and can make its first name in Tangier, Morocco. Among the international locations that the Bolette will go to are Malta, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, Madagascar and lots of others.