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BON VOYAGE
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A W will sail the Nile when the 68-passenger AmaDahlia debuts in September. Between visiting Queen Nefertari’s tomb in Luxor and the 4,000-year-old Great Sphinx of Giza, cruisers can sample the seven-course tasting menu at the onboard Chef’s Table restaurant, take in an evening belly dancing show, and watch Egypt’s landscapes pass by from a private balcony suite. Round-trip 12-day voyages from Cairo run September through May and include pre- and post-cruise stays in the capital. Inaugural departure: September 3; from $4,649.
S u ’s first expedition vessel, the 264-passenger Seabourn Venture, launches in December with a spa befitting its nature-based voyages. Adam D. Tihany designed the 3,700-square-foot Spa & Wellness center in the style of a “floating forest,” with a textured, tree-inspired mural; wood accents; a stone floor; and a sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows to soak up the outdoor settings. Spa services range from complimentary guided yoga and meditation to detox massages that draw on the line’s Mindful Living Program, curated by health expert Dr. Andrew Weil. While the inaugural December 11 passage is almost sold out, the ship will continue sailing 10- to 14-day journeys along Norway’s North Cape through April 2022, including a 12-day cruise from Copenhagen to Tromsø that gives travelers a great shot at seeing the northern lights. Twelve-day Copenhagen-to-Tromsø departures: January 18 and March 31, 2022; from $9,999.
DUE NORTH
While Alaska’s cruise season remains on hold for ships carrying more than 100 passengers or calling in Canada, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have created land tours for travelers who want to explore the state’s wilderness. The six- to eight-day itineraries include both escorted group tours and self-guided options – along with a rail trip from Anchorage to Denali National Park. Built in: flexibility to customize adventures with a day of tracking grizzlies, wolves, and caribou; a small-ship cruise around Portage Glacier or a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; and more. Departures: Multiple dates, May 28 through early September; from $1,699.
When cruising returns in Europe, V k will be ready with a new ship to explore Nordic and Mediterranean coastlines. The 930-passenger Viking Venus will offer the line’s familiar Scandinavian-inspired decor and plentiful outdoor space – every stateroom has a balcony. After three cruises along the coast of southern England (exclusively available to UK residents), the ship will welcome international travelers with a 16-day passage from Bergen to London, with stops at the Shetland and Lofoten islands. London-to-Bergen departure: June 11; from $6,499.
