Departing Miami on Jan. 9 and ending in New York City on July 9, this six-continent voyage aboard Insignia travels a classic westbound route. The ship recently emerged from a full update and restyling under the $150m OceaniaNEXT program.
Highlights of the '2021 Around the World in 180 Days' voyage include access to 125 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three days at Yangon, Myanmar; three days in Istanbul and overnight stays at Bora Bora, Cairns, Hong Kong, Saigon, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai, Luxor, Jerusalem, Venice, Lisbon, Seville and Bordeaux.
Exclusive shoreside events
Istanbul’s centuries of history come to life during an evening in the ancient and ornate Binbirdirek Cristen. Travelers will step back in time to the era of the Ottoman sultans with a traditional bazaar, local delicacies and entertainment.
Just outside Livorno, on Italy's Ligurian Sea coast, lies the famed Alpemare Beach Resort, owned by Andrea Bocelli and family. There, travelers will be treated to a wine tasting and lunch, followed by a concert and performance by Andrea’s son Matteo in the family villa.
No visit to Dublin would be complete without a private performance by the Riverdance troupe. The show is held at the historic 18th-century Mansion House, the official residence of Dublin's lord mayor and host to luminaries including Pope John Paul II, Queen Victoria, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco.
In Hilo, travelers will be feted at the Makahimi Games at the Umauma Falls Nature Center. There, Hawaii’s rich heritage will be on display as athletes compete in spirited spear hurling competitions or an amusing match of strength and dexterity during a haka moa fight.
And, from Brisbane, travelers can delve into Australia’s Aboriginal way of life, courtesy of the Spirits of the Red Sand cultural experience. A traditional barbecue feast and festive Aboriginal show are featured.
Overland tours
Overland tours include 'Magical Uluru: Ayers Rock' (three nights), 'Magnificent Macau' (one night), 'Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An' (two nights), 'Angkor Wat' (two nights), 'Ancient Temples of Bagan' (one night), 'Taj Mahal—The Eternal Masterpiece' (three nights), 'Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal' (three nights), 'Luxor & The Pyramids' (one night) and 'Traditional and Ancient Spain' (one night).
Bevy of inclusions
All passengers sailing 180 days from Miami or 164 days from Los Angeles will receive a choice of 70 free shore excursions, free beverage package or $7,000 shipboard credit. Also included: gratuities (a value of up to $8,200), pre-cruise luxury hotel stay, luggage delivery, round-trip transfers, laundry service, Internet and even medical care.
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