Canadian World Traveller Winter 2019-20 Issue

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European Waterways Announces New Themed Cruises in 2020
Responding to the ever increasing
demand for experiential travel,
European Waterways announced
that it is now offering a wider
range of new themed cruise
departures for 2020 that can be
booked on a per-cabin basis.
Cruises eligible for cabin bookings
include the April 5, 2020 Whisky
Trail cruise aboard the Scottish
Highlander and the April 26,
2020, Golf Cruise aboard the
Spirit of Scotland, both on
Scotland’s Caledonian Canal; the April 12, 2020 Wine Appreciation Cruise aboard
L’Impressionniste in Burgundy, France; and the August 16, 2020 Opera Cruise aboard
La Bella Vita, which sails out of Venice.
www.europeanwaterways.com
Silversea Launces Unprecedented Collection of Grand Voyages
Silversea launches a new collection of Grand
Voyages for late 2020 and 2021, which includes
three exceptional expedition cruise options. Purposely
designed for travellers who prefer a more immersive
travel experience, Silversea’s Grand Voyages offer
extended journeys of up to 70 days, with multiple
overnight stays, a range of exclusive events, and
many life-defining experiences.
Following below is a recap of each Grand Voyage:
•Grand Australia 2020, Sydney Round Trip - 30 Ports/3 Countries.
•Grand South America 2021, Fort Lauderdale Round Trip - 37 Ports/20 Countries.
•Grand Southern Expedition 2021, Ushuaia to Lautoka, Fiji - 26 Ports/8 Countries.
•Grand Tropical Expedition 2021,Lautoka, Fiji, to Cochin, India - 36 Ports/9 Countries.
•Grand Northern Expedition 2021, Cochin, India, to Tromsø - 47 Ports/15 Countries.
www.silversea.com
Holland America Line
Opens 2021 Grand South America
& Antarctica Voyage
In 2021, Volendam embarks on a 74-
day Grand South America &
Antarctica Voyage, which visits 34
ports in eight countries and various
Caribbean islands. The circumnavigation
includes extensive exploration of
two juxtaposed natural wonders: the
Amazon River and Antarctica.
Overnight calls include two nights at Callao (Lima), Peru; and single nights at Buenos
Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro and Manaus, Brazil.
The roundtrip Fort Lauderdale voyage departs Jan. 4, 2021, and transits the Panama
Canal before heading to Ecuador, Peru, Chile, the Antarctica, the Falkland Islands,
Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and the Caribbean before returning to Fort Lauderdale.
www.hollandamerica.com
AmaWaterways
New State-of-the-Art Ship
Four New Itineraries
Joining AmaWaterways’ flourishing
European fleet, the new 156-passenger
AmaLucia, sister ship to AmaSiena
(2020), will feature signature twin balconies,
connecting staterooms and multiple
dining venues including The Chef’s
Table, among other luxurious amenities.
Celebrating spring in the Netherlands
and Belgium, AmaLucia begins her journey
March 16, 2021 sailing a series of
Tulip Time cruises before setting sail on
the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle
rivers.
In response to the growing demand for
more French itineraries, AmaWaterways
announced the repositioning of three
ships – besides the award-winning
AmaKristina moving to the Rhône,
AmaDante will join AmaLyra on the
Seine and AmaCello will sail a new itinerary
on both the Rhône and Saône
rivers. Lastly, AmaBella and AmaVerde
will rejoin AmaWaterways’ European
fleet sailing the Dutch & Belgian
Waterways and the Danube.
Four New European Itineraries Plus New
Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Programs
In 2021, AmaWaterways will debut four
new cruise itineraries:
•Impressions of the Seine & Paris sailing
on board AmaDante from Paris to Le
Havre.
•Essence of Burgundy & Provence sailing
on board AmaCello from Chalonsur-Saône
to Arles (or reverse).
•Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps sailing on
board AmaMora and AmaSerena from
Amsterdam to Basel (or reverse).
•Best of Holland & Belgium sailing on
board the AmaSerena round-trip from
Amsterdam.
www.amawaterways.com
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