Join this Unforgettable Christian Cruise to the Mediterranean with Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living
There are certain places you visit where you feel like you’re literally stepping through the pages of history. One minute you’re in the present and the next you’re in Renaissance Italy or second-century Rome or ancient Greece, five hundred years before Christ. Cynthia and I would like to invite you to join us on such an adventure . . . an adventure of traveling across time and into several remarkable cultures.
Experience with us the history and culture of the Mediterranean on both land and sea. Along the way, we’ll be introduced to many of our heroes at significant sites . . . people whose names you know well, such as the apostles Paul and John, as well as heroes whom you may need to get to know, such as Eusebius, Constantine, and Titus. Once you hear their stories and see the places they served, no doubt you’ll include them in your growing list of heroes. We’ll also retrace some of the apostle Paul’s early travels to first-century churches as well as visit landmarks of civilization from eras long ago. What a journey this will be!
In July 2011, we’ll set sail from the fascinating water-city of Venice, Italy, on the luxury liner MS Nieuw Amsterdam, a brand-new, elegant ship (not exactly how Paul sailed the Mediterranean!). We’ll travel in style . . . with exquisite accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and five-star guest services, all of which will exceed our expectations.
Our twelve-day journey will take us to cities rich in biblical heritage, such as Athens and Ephesus. We’ll also experience the intriguing traditions of Istanbul; the historical significance of Katakolon, Greece, near the birthplace of the Olympics; and the inestimable beauty of the Aegean islands of Mykonos and Santorini . . . each place with an incredible story to tell.
In addition to my teaching almost every day, you’ll gain great insight from our own resident “sacred historian,” Denver Seminary president Dr. Mark Young. Gifted dramatist Dr. Reg Grant will bring to life various characters at each location, and entertainer-ventriloquist David Pendleton will keep us in stitches. Like icing on the cake, we’ll be ministered to through music by the gifted and longtime friends of the ministry, soloist Steve Green and the duo-pianists Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young. And a newcomer to our ministry, the outstanding acoustic guitarist Dennis Agajanian will join our all-star program team.
Thanks for your interest in exploring the cradle of history with us—the Mediterranean. Take your time browsing this brochure. Picture yourself at each location. Dream a little. Let your spirit be stirred by the great men and women who have gone before, whom God used in the shaping of history. This tour is far more than a vacation; it’s a life-altering adventure you’ll treasure the rest of your years.
Cynthia and I can hardly wait to meet you and walk beside you through these marvelous places. Together, we will sense the power of God’s hand upon our faith and history.
Anticipating twelve great days with you,
Chuck Swindoll
Meet These Special Guests During Your Exceptional Travel Experience
Steve Green grew up in Argentina with his missionary parents but returned to the United States at age 18. In 1984, Steve released his first recording with Sparrow Records. He has had great success, garnering thirteen number-one songs, seven Dove awards, and four Grammy nominations. His latest album is titled Love Will Find a Way. Though he feels called and privileged to share Christ’s love through his music ministry, Steve’s first ministry is to his family. Steve and Marijean have been married for thirty-two years and have two married children: Summer and Josiah.
Steve Green grew up in Argentina with his missionary parents but returned to the United States at age 18. In 1984, Steve released his first recording with Sparrow Records. He has had great success, garnering thirteen number-one songs, seven Dove awards, and four Grammy nominations. His latest album is titled Love Will Find a Way. Though he feels called and privileged to share Christ’s love through his music ministry, Steve’s first ministry is to his family. Steve and Marijean have been married for thirty-two years and have two married children: Summer and Josiah.
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Dr. Grant enjoys teaching courses in homiletics, drama, voice, creative writing, and creative radio production. He also serves on the advisory boards for Nest Entertainment and Probe Ministries. Dr. Grant has coauthored several books and has written, produced, and acted for radio, television, theater, and film. Dr. Grant is married to Lauren and they have three children. His research interests include literary critical theory, dramatic theory & praxis, aesthetics, and music theory. His teaching interests include creative writing, preaching, communication, and media arts.
Dr. Grant enjoys teaching courses in homiletics, drama, voice, creative writing, and creative radio production. He also serves on the advisory boards for Nest Entertainment and Probe Ministries. Dr. Grant has coauthored several books and has written, produced, and acted for radio, television, theater, and film. Dr. Grant is married to Lauren and they have three children. His research interests include literary critical theory, dramatic theory & praxis, aesthetics, and music theory. His teaching interests include creative writing, preaching, communication, and media arts.
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Dr. Mark Young is a theological educator and pastoral leader with nearly thirty years of global ministry experience. On July 1, 2009, he became the seventh president of Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado.
Before coming to Denver, Mark was professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, from 1995 to 2009. For the last nine years, he also served in a variety of pastoral roles at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, most recently as Pastor of Missions. Mark has travelled extensively, both domestically and internationally, as a teacher, consultant and missions leader. He has ministered in thirty-four countries.
Mark has a B.A. in Speech/Communication from Marshall University, a Th.M. in New Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written and spoken on issues in theological education and mission for numerous international symposia and conferences.
Mark and Priscilla have been married for twenty-nine years and have two sons, Ben and Christian, and a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Jake Harden. Mark's life passion is to align all that he is and all that he does with the eternal purpose of God -- that all people in all places worship Him alone.
Dr. Mark Young is a theological educator and pastoral leader with nearly thirty years of global ministry experience. On July 1, 2009, he became the seventh president of Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado.
Before coming to Denver, Mark was professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, from 1995 to 2009. For the last nine years, he also served in a variety of pastoral roles at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, most recently as Pastor of Missions. Mark has travelled extensively, both domestically and internationally, as a teacher, consultant and missions leader. He has ministered in thirty-four countries.
Mark has a B.A. in Speech/Communication from Marshall University, a Th.M. in New Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written and spoken on issues in theological education and mission for numerous international symposia and conferences.
Mark and Priscilla have been married for twenty-nine years and have two sons, Ben and Christian, and a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Jake Harden. Mark's life passion is to align all that he is and all that he does with the eternal purpose of God -- that all people in all places worship Him alone.
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As one of the premiere ventriloquists in the U.S., when David Pendleton performs with his “cast of characters,” you’ll believe anything can talk! A truly remarkable 20-year veteran entertainer, David’s humor and stellar technique keeps audiences laughing from start to finish.
David brings to his show a wide range of comedic characters, including lovable and blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94-year-old, quick-witted troublemaker; Mack Elroy with his laid-back sidekick, Buford the beagle; and Vern, a slightly misguided albino vulture. And be prepared for a few surprise appearances from audience members!
David’s high-energy entertainment mixes in truths of God’s plan for our lives.
As one of the premiere ventriloquists in the U.S., when David Pendleton performs with his “cast of characters,” you’ll believe anything can talk! A truly remarkable 20-year veteran entertainer, David’s humor and stellar technique keeps audiences laughing from start to finish.
David brings to his show a wide range of comedic characters, including lovable and blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94-year-old, quick-witted troublemaker; Mack Elroy with his laid-back sidekick, Buford the beagle; and Vern, a slightly misguided albino vulture. And be prepared for a few surprise appearances from audience members!
David’s high-energy entertainment mixes in truths of God’s plan for our lives.
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Even his peers regard him as one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of our generation. He's been awarded Musician of the Year six times. He's appeared in numerous stage and television events, with some of the most prominent names in music history. He's been a musical staple at the biggest evangelical crusades in the world since 1974. That is the Dennis Agajanian with whom you're probably most familiar. What you may not know is what drives him to use his gift for worldwide compassionate ministry.
Dennis began playing guitar at the relatively old age--at least by musical standards--of 15. But as soon as he started picking his incredible talent was undeniable and this, combined with his dynamic personality, began to open doors. Even in high school he was known as gregarious and accessible, and in his senior year received the high honor of "Principal's Award." He went on to receive a B.S. in Communication from Cal Poly Pomona.
Throughout this time Dennis received no confirmation on what direction he was to pursue. He knew his abilities were significant and varied, but nothing felt quite right. Until 1967 when he played a Christian coffeehouse in Hollywood called the Salt Company. At that moment he felt a profound calling, and his ministry began. Dennis realized he had the gift of genuinely connecting with people through his music, and had the communication skills and accessibility to move people towards the Lord and His plan for their lives.Dennis's ministry and musical career took off, and he's gone on to form partnerships with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Greg Laurie's Harvest Crusade that endure to this day.
Even his peers regard him as one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of our generation. He's been awarded Musician of the Year six times. He's appeared in numerous stage and television events, with some of the most prominent names in music history. He's been a musical staple at the biggest evangelical crusades in the world since 1974. That is the Dennis Agajanian with whom you're probably most familiar. What you may not know is what drives him to use his gift for worldwide compassionate ministry.
Dennis began playing guitar at the relatively old age--at least by musical standards--of 15. But as soon as he started picking his incredible talent was undeniable and this, combined with his dynamic personality, began to open doors. Even in high school he was known as gregarious and accessible, and in his senior year received the high honor of "Principal's Award." He went on to receive a B.S. in Communication from Cal Poly Pomona.
Throughout this time Dennis received no confirmation on what direction he was to pursue. He knew his abilities were significant and varied, but nothing felt quite right. Until 1967 when he played a Christian coffeehouse in Hollywood called the Salt Company. At that moment he felt a profound calling, and his ministry began. Dennis realized he had the gift of genuinely connecting with people through his music, and had the communication skills and accessibility to move people towards the Lord and His plan for their lives.Dennis's ministry and musical career took off, and he's gone on to form partnerships with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Greg Laurie's Harvest Crusade that endure to this day.
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Steinway Artists Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young have combined their considerable talents as pianists for more than three decades in a distinguished career that has brought them international recognition. Their numerous recordings, university teaching posts, compositions for diverse publishers, and continuing roles as church musicians place them among the most distinctive musicians of our time. Stephen is on the faculty of the Cliburn Institute at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Ovid is artist-in-residence at the School of Music at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Both continue performing Nielson & Young concerts throughout the world.
Steinway Artists Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young have combined their considerable talents as pianists for more than three decades in a distinguished career that has brought them international recognition. Their numerous recordings, university teaching posts, compositions for diverse publishers, and continuing roles as church musicians place them among the most distinctive musicians of our time. Stephen is on the faculty of the Cliburn Institute at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Ovid is artist-in-residence at the School of Music at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Both continue performing Nielson & Young concerts throughout the world.
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Depart For Venice, Italy (Wednesday, July 27, 2011)
Cruise Begins in Venice, Italy (Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.)
Venice, Italy (July 29, Depart 5:00 P.M.)
With its palatial arcades, charming cafés, and canals filled with singing gondoliers, Venice stirs the hearts of all who visit. Yet even the quaint passageways and famous squares of this beautiful city have known struggle and conflict. Like the tides that threaten the foundations of this “floating city,” the medieval struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism were waged on the ancient streets of Venice. Art from all periods reflects this back-and-forth tension; the galleries and buildings throughout Venice evidence an undercurrent of Christian faith alongside a secular culture and lifestyle of license. A town known for luxury and art, Venice has been home to numerous Christian writers and theologians throughout history, making it the backdrop for a confluence of ideas and culture and a historic clashing of art and Bible.Venice, Italy (July 29, Depart 5:00 P.M.)
With its palatial arcades, charming cafés, and canals filled with singing gondoliers, Venice stirs the hearts of all who visit. Yet even the quaint passageways and famous squares of this beautiful city have known struggle and conflict. Like the tides that threaten the foundations of this “floating city,” the medieval struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism were waged on the ancient streets of Venice. Art from all periods reflects this back-and-forth tension; the galleries and buildings throughout Venice evidence an undercurrent of Christian faith alongside a secular culture and lifestyle of license. A town known for luxury and art, Venice has been home to numerous Christian writers and theologians throughout history, making it the backdrop for a confluence of ideas and culture and a historic clashing of art and Bible.
Split, Croatia (July 30, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Located next to medicinal, sulfurous springs and the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Split was a main cultural, trading, and traffic center of ancient Croatia. This extensive history is preserved in archaeological, historical, and cultural monuments like the magnificent Diocletian’s palace in the heart of town. Before moving to this retirement palace in Split, the Roman Emperor Diocletian directed extensive persecution of the early Christian church during one of the most severe periods of imprisonment, torture, and execution endured by the early believers. Persecution only served to spread the gospel as fleeing believers took with them the message of God’s forgiveness and redemption. Ancient buildings mark this historic struggle, bearing Christian symbols atop the pagan and Roman markings of earlier centuries.Split, Croatia (July 30, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Located next to medicinal, sulfurous springs and the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Split was a main cultural, trading, and traffic center of ancient Croatia. This extensive history is preserved in archaeological, historical, and cultural monuments like the magnificent Diocletian’s palace in the heart of town. Before moving to this retirement palace in Split, the Roman Emperor Diocletian directed extensive persecution of the early Christian church during one of the most severe periods of imprisonment, torture, and execution endured by the early believers. Persecution only served to spread the gospel as fleeing believers took with them the message of God’s forgiveness and redemption. Ancient buildings mark this historic struggle, bearing Christian symbols atop the pagan and Roman markings of earlier centuries.
Day at Sea (July 31)
Piraeus (Athens), Greece (August 1, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Often thought of as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens’ history is evident in its Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments. Biblical references to this great city begin with Paul on his missionary journeys, lecturing and preaching through the marketplaces of the ancient world. Acts 17 records his famous sermon to the Greeks after he encountered the altar to an unknown god. Paul most likely delivered this sermon in the Aeropagus or Parthenon, atop the ancient Acropolis.Piraeus (Athens), Greece (August 1, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Often thought of as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens’ history is evident in its Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments. Biblical references to this great city begin with Paul on his missionary journeys, lecturing and preaching through the marketplaces of the ancient world. Acts 17 records his famous sermon to the Greeks after he encountered the altar to an unknown god. Paul most likely delivered this sermon in the Aeropagus or Parthenon, atop the ancient Acropolis.
Included Private Athens Day Tour
Piraeus is the main port of Athens—the biggest in Greece—and one of the most important in the Mediterranean Sea. It's the gateway to the wonders of a city that is home to over half the Greek population. On our tour, we'll drive through the city of Athens on our way to the Parthenon, Constitution Square, Hadrian's Arch, the Olympic Stadium, and more. Athens is dominated by the flat-topped hill of the Acropolis, home of the Parthenon temple, which is dedicated to the city's patron goddess Athena and is one of the most famous classical monuments in the world. We'll also see the Temple of the Wingless Victory and Mars Hill, where Paul preached to the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers.
Cruising the Dardanelles (August 2)
Istanbul, Turkey (August 2, 4:00 P.M - August 3, 5:00 P.M)
Also called Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul’s rich past is evident in its architecture and seen best in the Hagia Sophia cathedral. Dedicated to the Logos (the second person of the Holy Trinity) and regarded as the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia was the largest Christian cathedral built in the world for over a thousand years. In Nicea, just across the water from Istanbul, Roman Emperor Constantine convened the first great council of the Christian church after the New Testament period. The resulting Nicene Creed established the doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ as taught by the apostles and reaffirmed the books of the New Testament, putting an end to disputes plaguing the early church.Istanbul, Turkey (August 2, 4:00 P.M - August 3, 5:00 P.M)
Also called Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul’s rich past is evident in its architecture and seen best in the Hagia Sophia cathedral. Dedicated to the Logos (the second person of the Holy Trinity) and regarded as the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia was the largest Christian cathedral built in the world for over a thousand years. In Nicea, just across the water from Istanbul, Roman Emperor Constantine convened the first great council of the Christian church after the New Testament period. The resulting Nicene Creed established the doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ as taught by the apostles and reaffirmed the books of the New Testament, putting an end to disputes plaguing the early church.
Mykonos, Greece (August 4, 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.)
Known around the world as a place of sun and serenity, the Greek island of Mykonos holds a simple beauty largely unchanged from the world of centuries past. Whitewashed walls and blue-domed buildings hide stone footpaths that crisscross a paradise of brilliant warmth and sumptuous food. Yet even this simple beauty, enjoyed by rest-seekers from around the world, reveals the presence of God. More than 250 churches, convents, monasteries, and votive chapels connect the faith of this ancient island through the simple, unadorned architecture first employed by the ancients. Panagia Paraportiana is the most famous (and most photographed) of these churches and consists of four small, whitewashed structures with a central, glimmering white church.Mykonos, Greece (August 4, 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.)
Known around the world as a place of sun and serenity, the Greek island of Mykonos holds a simple beauty largely unchanged from the world of centuries past. Whitewashed walls and blue-domed buildings hide stone footpaths that crisscross a paradise of brilliant warmth and sumptuous food. Yet even this simple beauty, enjoyed by rest-seekers from around the world, reveals the presence of God. More than 250 churches, convents, monasteries, and votive chapels connect the faith of this ancient island through the simple, unadorned architecture first employed by the ancients. Panagia Paraportiana is the most famous (and most photographed) of these churches and consists of four small, whitewashed structures with a central, glimmering white church.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (August 5, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
Ephesus was colonized by the Greeks around 1000 BC and later underwent expansions by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed archaeological sites of the ancient world, Ephesus shows in vivid detail what life was like during the times of the early church. In New Testament times, a six-mile-long circuit wall surrounded the city and wealthy commercial center that was home of the nature goddess Diana (Artemis). Next to Rome, Ephesus was the most important city Paul visited in his missionary travels and was also his home for nearly three years after his arrival around AD 53. Revelation 2:1–7 records a message from Christ to the church of Ephesus, admonishing it for forgetting its first love in the midst of enduring good works.Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (August 5, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
Ephesus was colonized by the Greeks around 1000 BC and later underwent expansions by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed archaeological sites of the ancient world, Ephesus shows in vivid detail what life was like during the times of the early church. In New Testament times, a six-mile-long circuit wall surrounded the city and wealthy commercial center that was home of the nature goddess Diana (Artemis). Next to Rome, Ephesus was the most important city Paul visited in his missionary travels and was also his home for nearly three years after his arrival around AD 53. Revelation 2:1–7 records a message from Christ to the church of Ephesus, admonishing it for forgetting its first love in the midst of enduring good works.
Included Private Ephesus Day Tour
Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites from the ancient world, Ephesus is one of the best-preserved archeological sites in the world. On our private tour, we'll first visit the Great Theater, which dates back to the Hellenistic period and is where Paul preached to the Ephesians. We'll visit a brand new excavation of covered terrace homes that reveals the beautiful mosaics and frescoes of the wealthy Romans. Afterward, we'll continue along the Marble Road, a sacred walkway linking the theater and the Celsus Library with Hadrian's Temple. This impressive Corinthian-style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch, and the Ephesians believed that the Medusa head found there would protect the city from its enemies. These stone walls and colonnaded facades display the finest technology, engineering, art, and culture of the Roman Empire during the time when the early Christian church was just beginning to spread the gospel.
Thira (Santorini), Greece (August 6, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
One of the most picturesque and photographed of the Greek Islands, Santorini’s harbor is surrounded by a cubist patchwork of whitewashed and blue-domed buildings that climb the cliffs rising from the water’s edge. We have no record of Paul’s having been on Santorini. However, this land of beauty and sun-ripened culture was the backdrop for his second missionary journey, on which he tirelessly trekked through modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Greece in order to share the gospel with those who had never heard the name of Jesus. Over a thousand years later, Santorini adopted the Christian faith, appointed its own bishop, and organized a Christian church. After the fall of Constantinople in 1204 AD, the Venetians took over the island and renamed it Santorini after Santa (Saint) Irini.Thira (Santorini), Greece (August 6, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
One of the most picturesque and photographed of the Greek Islands, Santorini’s harbor is surrounded by a cubist patchwork of whitewashed and blue-domed buildings that climb the cliffs rising from the water’s edge. We have no record of Paul’s having been on Santorini. However, this land of beauty and sun-ripened culture was the backdrop for his second missionary journey, on which he tirelessly trekked through modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Greece in order to share the gospel with those who had never heard the name of Jesus. Over a thousand years later, Santorini adopted the Christian faith, appointed its own bishop, and organized a Christian church. After the fall of Constantinople in 1204 AD, the Venetians took over the island and renamed it Santorini after Santa (Saint) Irini.
Katakolon, Greece (August 7, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
The small fishing village of Katakolon is a gateway to the site of ancient Olympia, 25 miles to the east. The sanctuary of Olympia has the appearance of a park, and you can imagine the area 2,000 years in the past crowded with athletes, orators, merchants, and philosophers. This area housed the Temple of Zeus with its 40-foot statue of the god, the ruins of which we will see. Paul’s missionary travels most likely would have led him through ancient towns like Katakolon and inspired the metaphors he used of athletes competing for eternal crowns instead of perishable ones, like the example in 1 Corinthians 9:25.Katakolon, Greece (August 7, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
The small fishing village of Katakolon is a gateway to the site of ancient Olympia, 25 miles to the east. The sanctuary of Olympia has the appearance of a park, and you can imagine the area 2,000 years in the past crowded with athletes, orators, merchants, and philosophers. This area housed the Temple of Zeus with its 40-foot statue of the god, the ruins of which we will see. Paul’s missionary travels most likely would have led him through ancient towns like Katakolon and inspired the metaphors he used of athletes competing for eternal crowns instead of perishable ones, like the example in 1 Corinthians 9:25.
Day at Sea (August 8)
Concluding In Venice, Italy (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)
Depart Venice, Italy (Tuesday, August 9, 2011) & Arrive Home (Wednesday, August 10, 2011)
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Depart For Venice, Italy (Wednesday, July 27, 2011)
Boarding in Venice, Italy (Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.)
Venice, Italy (July 29, Depart 5:00 P.M.)
With its palatial arcades, charming cafés, and canals filled with singing gondoliers, Venice stirs the hearts of all who visit. Yet even the quaint passageways and famous squares of this beautiful city have known struggle and conflict. Like the tides that threaten the foundations of this “floating city,” the medieval struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism were waged on the ancient streets of Venice. Art from all periods reflects this back-and-forth tension; the galleries and buildings throughout Venice evidence an undercurrent of Christian faith alongside a secular culture and lifestyle of license. A town known for luxury and art, Venice has been home to numerous Christian writers and theologians throughout history, making it the backdrop for a confluence of ideas and culture and a historic clashing of art and Bible.Venice, Italy (July 29, Depart 5:00 P.M.)
With its palatial arcades, charming cafés, and canals filled with singing gondoliers, Venice stirs the hearts of all who visit. Yet even the quaint passageways and famous squares of this beautiful city have known struggle and conflict. Like the tides that threaten the foundations of this “floating city,” the medieval struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism were waged on the ancient streets of Venice. Art from all periods reflects this back-and-forth tension; the galleries and buildings throughout Venice evidence an undercurrent of Christian faith alongside a secular culture and lifestyle of license. A town known for luxury and art, Venice has been home to numerous Christian writers and theologians throughout history, making it the backdrop for a confluence of ideas and culture and a historic clashing of art and Bible.
Split, Croatia (July 30, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Located next to medicinal, sulfurous springs and the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Split was a main cultural, trading, and traffic center of ancient Croatia. This extensive history is preserved in archaeological, historical, and cultural monuments like the magnificent Diocletian’s palace in the heart of town. Before moving to this retirement palace in Split, the Roman Emperor Diocletian directed extensive persecution of the early Christian church during one of the most severe periods of imprisonment, torture, and execution endured by the early believers. Persecution only served to spread the gospel as fleeing believers took with them the message of God’s forgiveness and redemption. Ancient buildings mark this historic struggle, bearing Christian symbols atop the pagan and Roman markings of earlier centuries.Split, Croatia (July 30, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Located next to medicinal, sulfurous springs and the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Split was a main cultural, trading, and traffic center of ancient Croatia. This extensive history is preserved in archaeological, historical, and cultural monuments like the magnificent Diocletian’s palace in the heart of town. Before moving to this retirement palace in Split, the Roman Emperor Diocletian directed extensive persecution of the early Christian church during one of the most severe periods of imprisonment, torture, and execution endured by the early believers. Persecution only served to spread the gospel as fleeing believers took with them the message of God’s forgiveness and redemption. Ancient buildings mark this historic struggle, bearing Christian symbols atop the pagan and Roman markings of earlier centuries.
Day at Sea (July 31)
Piraeus (Athens), Greece (August 1, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Often thought of as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens’ history is evident in its Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments. Biblical references to this great city begin with Paul on his missionary journeys, lecturing and preaching through the marketplaces of the ancient world. Acts 17 records his famous sermon to the Greeks after he encountered the altar to an unknown god. Paul most likely delivered this sermon in the Aeropagus or Parthenon, atop the ancient Acropolis.Piraeus (Athens), Greece (August 1, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Often thought of as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens’ history is evident in its Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments. Biblical references to this great city begin with Paul on his missionary journeys, lecturing and preaching through the marketplaces of the ancient world. Acts 17 records his famous sermon to the Greeks after he encountered the altar to an unknown god. Paul most likely delivered this sermon in the Aeropagus or Parthenon, atop the ancient Acropolis.
Cruising the Dardanelles (August 2)
Istanbul, Turkey (August 2, 4:00 P.M - August 3, 5:00 P.M)
Also called Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul’s rich past is evident in its architecture and seen best in the Hagia Sophia cathedral. Dedicated to the Logos (the second person of the Holy Trinity) and regarded as the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia was the largest Christian cathedral built in the world for over a thousand years. In Nicea, just across the water from Istanbul, Roman Emperor Constantine convened the first great council of the Christian church after the New Testament period. The resulting Nicene Creed established the doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ as taught by the apostles and reaffirmed the books of the New Testament, putting an end to disputes plaguing the early church.Istanbul, Turkey (August 2, 4:00 P.M - August 3, 5:00 P.M)
Also called Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul’s rich past is evident in its architecture and seen best in the Hagia Sophia cathedral. Dedicated to the Logos (the second person of the Holy Trinity) and regarded as the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia was the largest Christian cathedral built in the world for over a thousand years. In Nicea, just across the water from Istanbul, Roman Emperor Constantine convened the first great council of the Christian church after the New Testament period. The resulting Nicene Creed established the doctrine of the deity of Jesus Christ as taught by the apostles and reaffirmed the books of the New Testament, putting an end to disputes plaguing the early church.
Mykonos, Greece (August 4, 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.)
Known around the world as a place of sun and serenity, the Greek island of Mykonos holds a simple beauty largely unchanged from the world of centuries past. Whitewashed walls and blue-domed buildings hide stone footpaths that crisscross a paradise of brilliant warmth and sumptuous food. Yet even this simple beauty, enjoyed by rest-seekers from around the world, reveals the presence of God. More than 250 churches, convents, monasteries, and votive chapels connect the faith of this ancient island through the simple, unadorned architecture first employed by the ancients. Panagia Paraportiana is the most famous (and most photographed) of these churches and consists of four small, whitewashed structures with a central, glimmering white church.Mykonos, Greece (August 4, 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.)
Known around the world as a place of sun and serenity, the Greek island of Mykonos holds a simple beauty largely unchanged from the world of centuries past. Whitewashed walls and blue-domed buildings hide stone footpaths that crisscross a paradise of brilliant warmth and sumptuous food. Yet even this simple beauty, enjoyed by rest-seekers from around the world, reveals the presence of God. More than 250 churches, convents, monasteries, and votive chapels connect the faith of this ancient island through the simple, unadorned architecture first employed by the ancients. Panagia Paraportiana is the most famous (and most photographed) of these churches and consists of four small, whitewashed structures with a central, glimmering white church.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (August 5, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
Ephesus was colonized by the Greeks around 1000 BC and later underwent expansions by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed archaeological sites of the ancient world, Ephesus shows in vivid detail what life was like during the times of the early church. In New Testament times, a six-mile-long circuit wall surrounded the city and wealthy commercial center that was home of the nature goddess Diana (Artemis). Next to Rome, Ephesus was the most important city Paul visited in his missionary travels and was also his home for nearly three years after his arrival around AD 53. Revelation 2:1–7 records a message from Christ to the church of Ephesus, admonishing it for forgetting its first love in the midst of enduring good works.Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (August 5, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
Ephesus was colonized by the Greeks around 1000 BC and later underwent expansions by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed archaeological sites of the ancient world, Ephesus shows in vivid detail what life was like during the times of the early church. In New Testament times, a six-mile-long circuit wall surrounded the city and wealthy commercial center that was home of the nature goddess Diana (Artemis). Next to Rome, Ephesus was the most important city Paul visited in his missionary travels and was also his home for nearly three years after his arrival around AD 53. Revelation 2:1–7 records a message from Christ to the church of Ephesus, admonishing it for forgetting its first love in the midst of enduring good works.
Thira (Santorini), Greece (August 6, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
One of the most picturesque and photographed of the Greek Islands, Santorini’s harbor is surrounded by a cubist patchwork of whitewashed and blue-domed buildings that climb the cliffs rising from the water’s edge. We have no record of Paul’s having been on Santorini. However, this land of beauty and sun-ripened culture was the backdrop for his second missionary journey, on which he tirelessly trekked through modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Greece in order to share the gospel with those who had never heard the name of Jesus. Over a thousand years later, Santorini adopted the Christian faith, appointed its own bishop, and organized a Christian church. After the fall of Constantinople in 1204 AD, the Venetians took over the island and renamed it Santorini after Santa (Saint) Irini.Thira (Santorini), Greece (August 6, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
One of the most picturesque and photographed of the Greek Islands, Santorini’s harbor is surrounded by a cubist patchwork of whitewashed and blue-domed buildings that climb the cliffs rising from the water’s edge. We have no record of Paul’s having been on Santorini. However, this land of beauty and sun-ripened culture was the backdrop for his second missionary journey, on which he tirelessly trekked through modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Greece in order to share the gospel with those who had never heard the name of Jesus. Over a thousand years later, Santorini adopted the Christian faith, appointed its own bishop, and organized a Christian church. After the fall of Constantinople in 1204 AD, the Venetians took over the island and renamed it Santorini after Santa (Saint) Irini.
Katakolon, Greece (August 7, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
The small fishing village of Katakolon is a gateway to the site of ancient Olympia, 25 miles to the east. The sanctuary of Olympia has the appearance of a park, and you can imagine the area 2,000 years in the past crowded with athletes, orators, merchants, and philosophers. This area housed the Temple of Zeus with its 40-foot statue of the god, the ruins of which we will see. Paul’s missionary travels most likely would have led him through ancient towns like Katakolon and inspired the metaphors he used of athletes competing for eternal crowns instead of perishable ones, like the example in 1 Corinthians 9:25.Katakolon, Greece (August 7, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
The small fishing village of Katakolon is a gateway to the site of ancient Olympia, 25 miles to the east. The sanctuary of Olympia has the appearance of a park, and you can imagine the area 2,000 years in the past crowded with athletes, orators, merchants, and philosophers. This area housed the Temple of Zeus with its 40-foot statue of the god, the ruins of which we will see. Paul’s missionary travels most likely would have led him through ancient towns like Katakolon and inspired the metaphors he used of athletes competing for eternal crowns instead of perishable ones, like the example in 1 Corinthians 9:25.
Day at Sea (August 8)
Concluding In Venice, Italy (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)
Depart Venice, Italy (Tuesday, August 9, 2011) & Arrive Home (Wednesday, August 10, 2011)
Optional Pre-Cruise Extension
July 24–28, 2011 • $1,498 per person
No city in the world reflects the history of humanity’s endeavors quite as much as Rome. From her ancient ruins dating back to imperial times, to her modern-day galleries and shopping areas, everywhere there is evidence of timelessness.
July 24
Depart for Pre-cruise Rome Extension
July 25
Arrive in Rome, Transfer to hotel for dinner
July 26
Full day of touring Rome
July 27
Full day of touring Rome
July 28
Depart Rome and arrive in Venice to board the ship
Sites you will see:
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Your Rome Extension Includes:
- Three nights at a four-star hotel
- Transfer and tour by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach
- Tour the city with an English-speaking guide
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Flight from Rome to Venice
To see pricing details for international passengers, click here.
Cabin Categories and U.S. Prices
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
$5,498 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
$4,498 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
$4,098 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
$3,998 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
$3,898 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
$3,798 |
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VC |
Verandah |
$3,698 |
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VD |
Upper Promenade |
$3,598 |
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VE |
Verandah |
$3,578 |
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VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
$3,498 |
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C |
Main Deck |
$3,178 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
$3,138 |
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DD |
Main Deck |
$3,098 |
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E |
Main Deck |
$3,058 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
$3,028 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
$2,978 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
$2,948 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
$2,898 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
$2,778 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
$2,738 |
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K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
$2,698 |
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L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
$2,658 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
$2,598 |
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PRICES ARE PER PASSENGER BASED ON TWO PER CABIN AND INCLUDE THE EPHESUS & ATHENS EXCURSIONS, TRANSFERS, & PORT CHARGES.
AIR TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE.
ADD FOR 3RD/4TH: ADULT $898, CHILD (AGES 9-18) $798, CHILD (AGES 2-8) $698, INFANT $598.
AIR TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE.
ADD FOR 3RD/4TH: ADULT $898, CHILD (AGES 9-18) $798, CHILD (AGES 2-8) $698, INFANT $598.
Add per person: taxes/fees $83 (subject to change), conference registration $198. Call toll free for questions regarding single occupancy rates and wheelchair accessible cabins.
FLIGHT AND HOTEL QUOTES ARE AVAILABLE.
MON - FRI 8:30AM - 5:00PM (PACIFIC TIME)
To see pricing details for U.S. and Canada passengers, click here.
Cabin Categories and International Prices
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
$5,498 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
$4,498 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
$4,098 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
$3,998 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
$3,898 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
$3,798 |
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VC |
Verandah |
$3,698 |
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VD |
Upper Promenade |
$3,598 |
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VE |
Verandah |
$3,578 |
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VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
$3,498 |
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C |
Main Deck |
$3,178 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
$3,138 |
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DD |
Main Deck |
$3,098 |
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E |
Main Deck |
$3,058 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
$3,028 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
$2,978 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
$2,948 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
$2,898 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
$2,778 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
$2,738 |
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K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
$2,698 |
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L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
$2,658 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
$2,598 |
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Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
€4,177.81 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
€3,417.93 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
€3,113.98 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
€3,037.99 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
€2,962.01 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
€2,886.02 |
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VC |
Verandah |
€2,810.03 |
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VD |
Upper Promenade |
€2,734.04 |
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VE |
Verandah |
€2,718.84 |
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VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
€2,658.05 |
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C |
Main Deck |
€2,414.89 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
€2,384.50 |
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DD |
Main Deck |
€2,354.10 |
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E |
Main Deck |
€2,323.71 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
€2,300.91 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
€2,262.92 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
€2,240.12 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
€2,202.13 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
€2,110.94 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
€2,080.55 |
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K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
€2,050.15 |
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L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
€2,019.76 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
€1,974.16 |
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Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
|||
SA |
Rotterdam |
£3,476.77 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
£2,844.40 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
£2,591.46 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
£2,528.22 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
£2,464.98 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
£2,401.74 |
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VC |
Verandah |
£2,338.51 |
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VD |
Upper Promenade |
£2,275.27 |
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VE |
Verandah |
£2,262.62 |
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VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
£2,212.03 |
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C |
Main Deck |
£2,009.67 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
£1,984.38 |
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DD |
Main Deck |
£1,959.08 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
£1,933.79 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
£1,914.82 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
£1,883.20 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
£1,864.23 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
£1,832.61 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
£1,756.73 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
£1,731.43 |
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K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
£1,706.14 |
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L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
£1,680.84 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
£1,642.90 |
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Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
A$5,143.30 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
A$4,207.82 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
A$3,833.62 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
A$3,740.07 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
A$3,646.53 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
A$3,552.98 |
|
VC |
Verandah |
A$3,459.43 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
A$3,365.88 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
A$3,347.17 |
|
VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
A$3,272.33 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
A$2,972.98 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
A$2,935.56 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
A$2,898.14 |
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E |
Main Deck |
A$2,860.72 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
A$2,832.65 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
A$2,785.88 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
A$2,757.81 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
A$2,711.04 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
A$2,598.78 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
A$2,561.36 |
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K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
A$2,523.94 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
A$2,486.52 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
A$2,430.39 |
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Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
R$9,486.14 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
R$7,760.76 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
R$7,070.61 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
R$6,898.07 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
R$6,725.53 |
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VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
R$6,552.99 |
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VC |
Verandah |
R$6,380.46 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
R$6,207.92 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
R$6,173.41 |
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VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
R$6,035.38 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
R$5,483.26 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
R$5,414.24 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
R$5,345.23 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
R$5,276.21 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
R$5,224.45 |
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G |
Upper Promenade |
R$5,138.18 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
R$5,086.42 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
R$5,000.15 |
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INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
R$4,793.11 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
R$4,724.09 |
|
K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
R$4,655.08 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
R$4,586.06 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
R$4,482.54 |
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Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
P$233,898.96 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
P$191,356.40 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
P$174,339.38 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
P$170,085.13 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
P$165,830.87 |
|
VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
P$161,576.62 |
|
VC |
Verandah |
P$157,322.36 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
P$153,068.11 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
P$152,217.26 |
|
VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
P$148,813.85 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
P$135,200.23 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
P$133,498.53 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
P$131,796.83 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
P$130,095.13 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
P$128,818.85 |
|
G |
Upper Promenade |
P$126,691.72 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
P$125,415.45 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
P$123,288.32 |
|
INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
P$118,183.21 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
P$116,481.51 |
|
K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
P$114,779.81 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
P$113,078.11 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
P$110,525.55 |
|
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
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SA |
Rotterdam |
¥419,034.50 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
¥342,818.69 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
¥312,332.37 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
¥304,710.79 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
¥297,089.21 |
|
VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
¥289,467.63 |
|
VC |
Verandah |
¥281,846.05 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
¥274,224.47 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
¥272,700.15 |
|
VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
¥266,602.89 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
¥242,213.83 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
¥239,165.20 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
¥236,116.57 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
¥233,067.93 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
¥230,781.46 |
|
G |
Upper Promenade |
¥226,970.67 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
¥224,684.19 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
¥220,873.40 |
|
INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
¥211,727.51 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
¥208,678.88 |
|
K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
¥205,630.24 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
¥202,581.61 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
¥198,008.66 |
|
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
|||
SA |
Rotterdam |
CHF5,034.26 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
CHF4,118.61 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
CHF3,752.35 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
CHF3,660.78 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
CHF3,569.22 |
|
VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
CHF3,477.65 |
|
VC |
Verandah |
CHF3,386.09 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
CHF3,294.52 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
CHF3,276.21 |
|
VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
CHF3,202.96 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
CHF2,909.95 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
CHF2,873.32 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
CHF2,836.69 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
CHF2,800.07 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
CHF2,772.60 |
|
G |
Upper Promenade |
CHF2,726.82 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
CHF2,699.35 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
CHF2,653.56 |
|
INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
CHF2,543.69 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
CHF2,507.06 |
|
K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
CHF2,470.43 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
CHF2,433.81 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
CHF2,378.87 |
|
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS |
|||
SA |
Rotterdam |
NZD$6,613.06 |
Deluxe Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
SS |
Upper Verandah, Rotterdam |
NZD$5,410.25 |
Superior Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to ceiling windows. |
VQ |
Panorama, Observation |
NZD$4,929.12 |
Deluxe Spa: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station and a counter top water feature in-room. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
V |
Navigation |
NZD$4,808.84 |
Deluxe: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
VA |
Upper Promenade, Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam, Navigation |
NZD$4,688.56 |
|
VB |
Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
NZD$4,568.28 |
|
VC |
Verandah |
NZD$4,448.00 |
|
VD |
Upper Promenade |
NZD$4,327.72 |
|
VE |
Verandah |
NZD$4,303.66 |
|
VF |
Upper Promenade, Verandah |
NZD$4,207.43 |
|
C |
Main Deck |
NZD$3,822.54 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower. |
D |
Main Deck |
NZD$3,774.42 |
|
DD |
Main Deck |
NZD$3,726.31 |
|
E |
Main Deck |
NZD$3,678.20 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath and/or shower. |
F |
Main Deck, Upper Verandah |
NZD$3,642.11 |
|
G |
Upper Promenade |
NZD$3,581.97 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, partially obstructed view. Locations on the ship vary. |
GG |
Upper Promenade |
NZD$3,545.89 |
Large: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, bath with shower, fully obstructed view. |
H |
Upper Promenade |
NZD$3,485.75 |
|
INSIDE STATEROOMS |
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I |
Verandah, Upper Verandah, Navigation |
NZD$3,341.41 |
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
J |
Main Deck, Rotterdam, Navigation |
NZD$3,293.30 |
|
K |
Main Deck, Upper Promenade, Upper Verandah |
NZD$3,245.19 |
|
L |
Verandah, Upper Verandah |
NZD$3,197.07 |
Standard: 2 lower beds or 1 queen-size, shower. |
M |
Upper Verandah |
NZD$3,124.90 |
|
*The above price is initially listed in USD. Conversions to international currencies is based on exchange rates at time of selection, and should be used as an estimate only. Final price charged to international passengers will be determined by the current exchange rate of their bank made at the time of transaction.
PRICES ARE PER PASSENGER BASED ON TWO PER CABIN (AIR TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE)
Add per person: Taxes and government fees $83 (subject to change)
Conference Fee: $198
Conference Fee: $198
TRANSFERS TO & FROM THE PIER ARE AVAILABLE
FLIGHT & HOTEL QUOTES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
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