Cruise Itinerary for 15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean |
Destination |
Arrival |
Departure |
Barcelona |
11/25/2009 |
11/25/2009 8:00:00 PM |
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Barcelona, the self-confident and progressive capital of Spain, is a tremendous place to be. Though it boasts outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, and some great museums – most notably those dedicated to Picasso and Catalan art – it is above all a place where there's enjoyment simply in walking the streets, stopping in at bars and cafés, drinking in the atmosphere. A thriving port and the most prosperous commercial centre in Spain, it has a sophistication and cultural dynamism way ahead of the rest of the country. In part this reflects the city's proximity to France, whose influence is apparent in the elegant boulevards and imaginative cooking. But Barcelona has also evolved an individual and eclectic cultural identity, most perfectly and eccentrically expressed in the architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Scattered as Barcelona's main sights may be, the greatest concentration of interest is around the old town (La Ciutat Vella). These cramped streets above the harbor are easily manageable, and far more enjoyable, on foot. Start, as everyone else does, with the Ramblas.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
11/26/2009 |
11/26/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Gibraltar |
11/27/2009 8:00:00 AM |
11/27/2009 2:00:00 PM |
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Gibraltar is the famous promontory located at the western entrance of the Mediterranean, with Spain to the north and, across the Straits, Morocco to the south. The Straits are a channel connecting the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. Africa is clearly visible on a fine day. In ancient times, the Rock, as Gibraltar is popularly called, and its counterpart on the African side, Mount Abyla, were known as the Pillars of Hercules. Visitors enjoy historical sites, magnificent views and beautiful beaches. A favorite pastime is strolling along Main Street to browse and shop in the duty-free shops or stop in one of the pubs. Many visitors come to see Gibraltar's curiosity, the Barbary Apes. According to legend, the British will remain as long as the apes survive. Alemeda Botanical Gardens is where the British troops mustered for their parades. Trafalgar Cemetery was named for the casualties of the Battle of Trafalgar. On the fringe of the downtown area is the Cable Car Base Station where the car runs to the rock top.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
11/28/2009 |
11/28/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
11/29/2009 |
11/29/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
11/30/2009 |
11/30/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Porto Grande |
12/1/2009 8:00:00 AM |
12/1/2009 4:00:00 PM |
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The volcanic peaks of the Cape Verde Islands appear like stepping-stones across the Atlantic. Porto Grande on Sao Vicente boasts a charming waterfront area where the pace is pleasantly slow and the people friendly.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
12/2/2009 |
12/2/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
12/3/2009 |
12/3/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
12/4/2009 |
12/4/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Recife |
12/5/2009 12:00:00 PM |
12/5/2009 11:00:00 PM |
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Recife is Brazil's fourth largest city and and one of the country's most historic ocean cities. It also has the distinction of not having been founded by the Portuguese. In fact, it was the Dutch Prince Maurice of Nassau who founded Recife in 1637 on reclaimed land after his troops had burned Olinda, the original capital. Recife is an exotic fusion of ancient and modern, threaded by the rivers Capibaribe, Beberibe and Pina, Canal Tacaruna and edged by the scenic Boa Viagem beachfront. Although much of the city center is given over to modern skyscrapers and office buildings, there are still a few quiet squares with a number of impressive churches and lovely public buildings as well as several interesting museums.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
12/6/2009 |
12/6/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Salvador |
12/7/2009 8:00:00 AM |
12/7/2009 3:00:00 PM |
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Salvador is a dynamic collage of diverse religious and cultural groups, colorful open-air markets, tropical flowers, majestic colonial buildings, golden-sand beaches and the bubbling sensuality of the Bahian people. Visit the Sao Francisco Chapel, whose interior is paved with gold. Sample Salvador's Afro-Brazilian cuisine, including such mouth-watering specialties as "ensopada" (seafood poached in fresh coconut milk) and "vatapa" (spicy fresh shrimp).
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
At Sea |
12/8/2009 |
12/8/2009 |
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Every day at sea is packed with activities...from deck games to entertainment. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. Exercise. Shop at onboard boutiques. Take a dip in the pool. The day is yours. Indulge!
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Rio de Janeiro |
12/9/2009 1:00:00 PM |
12/9/2009 |
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Brazilians say that God made the rest of the world in six days, and devoted the seventh to Rio. The jagged Sugarloaf rises from dark blue Guanabara Bay, with legendary beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema in the foreground, forested mountains behind. This great city has an enticing atmosphere of samba and fun, and its locals are as joyous as they are beautiful.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
Rio de Janeiro |
12/10/2009 |
12/10/2009 |
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Brazilians say that God made the rest of the world in six days, and devoted the seventh to Rio. The jagged Sugarloaf rises from dark blue Guanabara Bay, with legendary beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema in the foreground, forested mountains behind. This great city has an enticing atmosphere of samba and fun, and its locals are as joyous as they are beautiful.
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15-night Southern Sauntering Cruise Mediterranean Cheap Cruise aboard the Oceania Insignia |
