This vacation is only for true cruise lovers and/or people with lots of leisure time. However, it is also possible to break this incredible exploration into segments. You could take this cruise in sections on different years if you are unable to spend 67 straight days being pampered. This is a definite bragging rights cruise. How many people do you know that have completed a world cruise?
Here are some of the highlights of this incredible exploration aboard Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Voyage). This trip (southbound) occurs in the fall which allows you to see the fall foliage in New England.
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Iceland
British Isles
Nova Scotia
New England in the fall
New York City
Charleston, SC
Key West
Belize City
Guatemala
Honduras
Panama and the Panama Canal
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Antarctica
Argentina
Your itinerary for this world exploration aboard Hurtigruten is shown below.
Day 0: You will depart for Iceland
Day 1: You will depart Reykjavik, Iceland aboard your Hurtigruten cruise ship
Day 2: Heimaey, Iceland
Day 3: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 4: Sornoway, Scotland
Day 5: Oban, Scotland
Day 6: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Day 7: Douglas, UK
Day 8: Cork, Ireland
Day 9: Galway, Ireland
Day 10-13 At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 14: St Johns, Newfoundland
Day 15: St Pierre
Day 16: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Day 17: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Day 18: Bar Harbor, Maine
Day 19: Glouchester, Massachusetts
Day 20: Oak Bluffs
Day 21: Newport, RI
Day 22: NY, NY
Day 23: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 24: Charleston, SC
Day 25: Savannah, Georgia
Day 26: Port Canaveral, Fl
Day 27: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 28: Key West, Fl
Day 29: At Sea in the Caribbean Sea
Day 30: Belize City, Belize
Day 31: Santo Thomas de Castilla, Guatemala
Day 32: Roatan, Honduras
Day 33: At Sea in the Caribbean Sea
Day 34: San Andreas Island, Columbia
Day 35: Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
Day 36: Bocas del Toro, Panama
Day 37: San Blas Island, Panama
Day 38: Christobal, Panama
Day 39: Fuerte Amador, Panama
Day 40: Cross the Equator
Day 41: Manta, Ecuador
Day 42: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 43: Salaverry (Peru)
Day 44: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 45 & 46: Callao, Peru
Day 47: General San Martin, Peru
Day 48: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 49: Arica, Chile
Day 50: Iquique, Chile
Day 51: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 52: Coquimbo, Chile
Day 53: Valparaiso, Chile
Day 54: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 55: Puerto Montt, Chile
Day 56: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Day 57 & 58: Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Day 59: Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 60: Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 61: Cruise the Beagle and Cockburn channels
Day 62: Cruise past Cape Horn
Day 63 - 66 Antarctica
Day 67 Antarctica & Depart in Buenos Aires
It would take a very large report to include details on each of these ports but stay tuned for this information in the future. I hope you have the time and money for this trip. If you do please drop me a line.
Have an adventurous day.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Exploring the East Coast
This is a beautiful exploration of the entire east coast. This trip is only available from Lindblad twice a year as it is a repositioning cruise. You will learn the secrets of coastal life while enjoying some beautiful scenery and culture from some great coastal cities such as New York, Washington DC, Yorktown, Charleston. All of this is enjoyed aboard the new National Geographic Explorer.
Day 1: Your trip will begin (southern route) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can always plan on arriving a little early to explore this scenic area. There are some tours leaving from Halifax (such as Grayline.com) that you could enjoy to the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse if you arrive a day early. You will board the National Geographic Explorer in the waterfront area.
Day 2: Enjoy a exploration of the Brier Island Nature Preserve. After that you will cruise the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tides in the world, as much as 50 feet. You will watch for whales and dolphins as they enjoy feeding in these rich tidal waters.
Day 3: You will dock in Camden, Maine a very picturesque coastal village and one of my own east coast favorites. Enjoy exploring the center of this village and look for seals in the harbor.
Day 4: You will cruise through the Cape Cod Canal to Martha's Vineyard. You will enjoy the day on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Day 5: Cruise into New York City where you will pass the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the day choosing from many options for exploring New York City and enjoy a great reception later with awesome city views.
Day 6: A relaxing day at sea
Day 7: You will cruise Chesapeake Bay and enjoy touring Washington DC. You will enjoy a special visit to the Smithsonian Institution. You will enjoy a memorable reception in the evening.
Day 8: Enjoy Jamestown, Virginia a historic colonial settlement. You will also visit Yorktown which was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Day 9: Enjoy the view of beautiful coastal beaches as the ship cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal habitats. You will also be able to see the famous Black and White lighthouse.
Day 10: Beautiful Charleston will be your destination today. Charleston is very scenic with old mansions and buggy tours are easily found. You will learn about the history of Charleston today. If you are a great food lover there are several tremendous restaurants here, as well as some rare imported beers. I first had Meisel Hefe Weiss (I apologize if this is misspelled) here, a tremendous 'light wheat' German beer.
Day 11: Today you will enjoy Cumberland Island and Fernandina Beach. Explore the palmetto forests and enjoy the wild horses and other wildlife.
Day 12: A relaxing day will be spent cruising the Florida Coast. You will learn about the marine life from the staff and keep your eyes open
Day 13: Arrive at Miami and disembark. You could choose to extend your exploration a little more by visiting the florida keys for snorkeling, fishing or exploration. Another option would be renting a car and driving Alligator Alley through the Florida Everglades.
Day 1: Your trip will begin (southern route) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can always plan on arriving a little early to explore this scenic area. There are some tours leaving from Halifax (such as Grayline.com) that you could enjoy to the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse if you arrive a day early. You will board the National Geographic Explorer in the waterfront area.
Day 2: Enjoy a exploration of the Brier Island Nature Preserve. After that you will cruise the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tides in the world, as much as 50 feet. You will watch for whales and dolphins as they enjoy feeding in these rich tidal waters.
Day 3: You will dock in Camden, Maine a very picturesque coastal village and one of my own east coast favorites. Enjoy exploring the center of this village and look for seals in the harbor.
Day 4: You will cruise through the Cape Cod Canal to Martha's Vineyard. You will enjoy the day on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Day 5: Cruise into New York City where you will pass the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the day choosing from many options for exploring New York City and enjoy a great reception later with awesome city views.
Day 6: A relaxing day at sea
Day 7: You will cruise Chesapeake Bay and enjoy touring Washington DC. You will enjoy a special visit to the Smithsonian Institution. You will enjoy a memorable reception in the evening.
Day 8: Enjoy Jamestown, Virginia a historic colonial settlement. You will also visit Yorktown which was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Day 9: Enjoy the view of beautiful coastal beaches as the ship cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal habitats. You will also be able to see the famous Black and White lighthouse.
Day 10: Beautiful Charleston will be your destination today. Charleston is very scenic with old mansions and buggy tours are easily found. You will learn about the history of Charleston today. If you are a great food lover there are several tremendous restaurants here, as well as some rare imported beers. I first had Meisel Hefe Weiss (I apologize if this is misspelled) here, a tremendous 'light wheat' German beer.
Day 11: Today you will enjoy Cumberland Island and Fernandina Beach. Explore the palmetto forests and enjoy the wild horses and other wildlife.
Day 12: A relaxing day will be spent cruising the Florida Coast. You will learn about the marine life from the staff and keep your eyes open
Day 13: Arrive at Miami and disembark. You could choose to extend your exploration a little more by visiting the florida keys for snorkeling, fishing or exploration. Another option would be renting a car and driving Alligator Alley through the Florida Everglades.
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