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WORLD CRUISING
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W H AT I S A

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                              WORLD CRUISE?
   3   What is a World Cruise?                              »   It is an extended cruise that visits dozens
                                                                of ports in global destinations.
                                                                                                                 »   Itineraries are designed to include more
                                                                                                                     overnight port calls and late night stays
                                                            »   It may be a full trip around the world               in key destinations.

   5   Why Take a World Cruise?                                 or focus on certain continents (at least 3).     »   World Cruises are often designed to
                                                                                                                     visit ports where UNESCO World
                                                            »   The most popular World Cruises last
                                                                approximately 3 to 6 months.                         Heritage sites are accessible, such as the

   6   Why World Cruisers Keep Returning
                                                                                                                     Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal
                                                                                                                     or other sought-after destinations.

   8   Cruise Specialists and World Cruising

  10   What Makes Cruise Specialists Unique?
                                                      FUJIYOSHIDA · JAPAN
  14   What Travelers Should Consider

  20   Frequently Asked Questions

  22   Cruise Line Enrichment Programs

  28   Cruise Specialists World Cruise Voyage Hosts

  32   Shore Tour Programs

  36   2020–2021 World Cruise Options

  57   Conclusion

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W H Y TA K E A

                                                                 WORLD CRUISE?
                                                                                 7    GR E AT R E ASONS

                                                            1   Visit multiple destinations and scores of countries on one well-
                                                                orchestrated vacation.

                                                            2   Experience a vast number of intriguing cultures.

                                                            3   Go around the world, often without a single international f light.

                                                            4   Guests unpack just once – and enjoy the same (or better) home away from
                                                                home accommodations, creature comforts and incredible service.
    On longer voyages,
                                                            5   Travel in the company of interesting people and forge lifelong friendships.

    YOU ARE NOT A TOURIST, BUT A TRAVELER.                  6   Escape the winter weather. Most World Cruises depart in January and
                                                                return in the spring.

                                       ~ Wendell,           7   It’s the ultimate learning experience. Think of a World Cruise as a very
                                                                sophisticated “semester at sea.”
                          Cruise Specialists Client

                                                                                   GREAT OCEAN ROAD · AUSTRALIA

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MANY CLIENTS USE WORLD
                                          W H Y WOR L D C RU I SE R S

                                 KEEP RETURNING                                                                                     CRUISES AS THEIR WINTER HOME,
                                                                                                                                    a winter home in which they don’t have to pay
                                                                                                                                    for the myriad of costs of day-to-day life.
                                                                                                                                                                           ~ Lynn Dee King,
                                                                                                                                                        Cruise Specialists Cruise Consultant

      DESIRE TO SEE                          THEY’VE BUILT                              IT'S A SEASONAL
       THE WORLD                          STRONG FRIENDSHIPS                              TRADITION
    Each year there is a new itinerary,     These friends may be fellow passengers    It's an alternative to having a winter
    providing ample things to see and       or people they've met in ports around     home, or simply has become a
    do for new and returning guests.        the globe. It's a great way to reunite.   welcome change from the routine.

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SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA
                        C RU I SE S PE C I A L I S T S A N D

             WORLD CRUISING
    As North America’s go-to agency for World Cruises since 1987, we’ve sent more
    than 9,000 inquisitive travelers around the globe to pursue their ultimate dream.

             WE HELP YOU MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT

         »    Which cruise line
         »    Type of stateroom or suite
         »    Specific destinations to visit
         »    Shore tours to take

                    W E PROV IDE EXTR A BENEFITS

         »    Exclusive rates
         »    FREE, expert travel advice!
         »    Special amenities on select voyages, such as:

              - Voyage Hosts
              - Shipboard Credits
              - Complimentary Shore Excursions
              - Exclusive Onboard Events

             W E HELP YOU AVOID COSTLY MISTAK ES

         »    Picking the right itinerary so you visit your most desired destinations
         »    Selecting the best travel insurance based on your needs and lifestyle
         »    Packaging the entire trip with airfare, pre-cruise hotel and transfers for the
              best value (and to ensure you arrive with plenty of time to board the ship)

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CAPE TOWN · SOUTH AFRICA

        Our expertise is the number one reason

        YOU SHOULD BOOK WITH CRUISE SPECIALISTS.                                     W H AT M A K E S
                                       ~ Bridgett Quinn Webber,                   C RU I SE S PE C I A L I S T S
                              Cruise Specialists Cruise Consultant

                                                                                    UNIQUE?
                                                                             A TR AV EL AGENCY
                                                                            TH AT SPECIALIZES IN
                                                                             WOR LD CRUISING

                                                                          DEDICATED DEPARTMENTS & STAFF
                                                                             IN K EY AR E AS CR ITICA L TO
                                                                                  WOR LD CRUISING:

                                                                             »   Shore tours
                                                                             »   Onboard events (and pre-cruise special events)
                                                                             »   Selection of voyage hosts
                                                                             »   Cruise and travel documentation and online
                                                                                 registration assistance

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MONTE CARLO · MONACO

           2 B O OK I NG OP T IONS

     A COMPARISON                                                                        LIFE ON A WORLD CRUISE – IT’S EVERYTHING.
                                                                                                                            ~ Mary Ann,
                                                                                                                 Cruise Specialists Client

     BOOK ING THROUGH
     CRUISE SPECI ALISTS
     »»   Cruise consultants are well-versed in all aspects
          of World Cruises, including cruise lines, ships
          and itineraries.
     »»   Cruise consultants specialize in World Cruising
          and the complexities in arranging such a trip,
          including personal documentation, insurance
          and onboard amenities.
     »»   Cruise Specialists cruise consultants take time to
          get to know travelers’ preferences, as well as those
          of their travel partners. There is a genuine interest
          in making sure guests have a wonderful trip.

     DIR ECT THROUGH
     THE CRUISE LINE
     »»   Their agents are only experts in one particular
          cruise line.
     »»   They don’t take as much time to get to know
          individual travelers and their preferences.
     »»   Individual agent may not be as knowledgeable
          in the full World Cruise experience: visas,
          insurance, inoculations, etc.

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SHIP SIZE
                                                          Cruise ship size can greatly impact your World Cruise
                                                          experience. Smaller ships equate to a more intimate
                                                          sailing experience and can slip into more secluded ports,
                                                          often docking in the heart of a city. Larger ships provide
                                                          more onboard activities and entertainment.

        W H AT T R AV E L E R S

     SHOULD CONSIDER
                                                                           SM A LLER SHIPS
                                                                         L E SS T H A N 900 GU E S TS

                                                          »   Oceania Cruises              »   Seabourn
                                                          »   Princess Cruises (2020)      »   Silversea
                                                          »   Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

                                                                             L ARGER SHIPS
                                                                                 900+ GU E S TS

                                                          »   Crystal Cruises              »   Princess Cruises (2021)
                                                          »   Cunard                       »   Viking Ocean Cruises

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                                                          »   Holland America Line

                                  HA LONG BAY · VIETNAM
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T Y PES OF FAR ES                                                               V ISAS, INSUR ANCE & INOCUL ATIONS
         World Cruise fares range from completely all-inclusive to a more traditional fare, with some                   A World Cruise is a commitment of time and money. That’s why you want to make
         cruise lines ranging in between. This can lead to a difference of thousands of dollars in what your            sure you have the proper documents needed to travel and take precautions to ensure
         reservation costs but also lead to a vastly different onboard experience, in terms of what you pay for                                  your trip goes off without a hitch.
         once on board. Your World Cruise consultant can help you analyze the differences.

                                                                                                                                                                      V ISAS
     A LL-INCLUSIVE FAR ES                                     TR ADITIONA L FAR ES                                     Visa requirements for a World Cruise will           Each visa may take several weeks to acquire.
     M AY I N C L U DE                                                                                                  vary depending on the guest’s nationality           There may also be a fee associated with
                                                                                                                        and the destinations on the itinerary.              the process.
     »    FREE roundtrip air (sometimes first class)           »   A more affordable base entry onto the World Cruise
     »    FREE pre-cruise luxury hotel                         »   Guests decide as they go what they feel is
     »    FREE shore excursions                                    important, such as shore excursions, specialty                                           INOCUL ATIONS
                                                                   restaurants or spa services
     »    FREE specialty restaurants
                                                               »   Gratuities are customary at the end of the cruise;   A travel clinic can recommend precautions           It’s also important to plan ahead for any current
     »    FREE unlimited beverages, including fine                 a World Cruise consultant can provide guidelines     and immunizations to help you stay healthy          medications you are on, to ensure you have the
          wines and premium spirits                                to guests                                            and avoid illnesses specific to regions you may     proper amount for your trip.
     »    FREE pre-paid gratuities                                                                                      be visiting.
     »    FREE transfers between airport and ship

                                                                                                                                                                INSUR ANCE

                                                                                                                        Travel insurance is the number one way to           one that best fits with any risk factors as well
                                                                                                                        protect your travel investment. There are a         as your general desire to have all of your bases
                                                                                                                        variety of types, and you will want to select the   covered while traveling.

                                                                                                                            »    TRIP CANCELLATION                          »   LOST LUGGAGE
                                                                                                                            »    MEDICAL EMERGENCIES                        »   EMERGENCY SERVICES
                                                                                                                            »    TRAVEL DELAYS

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MUSCAT · OMAN

         PACK ING: TOP 5 ESSENTIALS
            TO BRING ON BOARD

     1    I NTERCHANGEABLE OUTFITS
          Pick a few color schemes that allow you to mix and match

     2    COMFORTABLE EXCURSION ATTIRE
          Sturdy walking shoes, sweater/jacket, rain gear, a sturdy backpack,
          possibly a swimsuit and cover up, sun hat and binoculars

     3    EXTR A SUPPLIES
          Prescription or over-the-counter medicine, beauty and personal
          hygiene products, extra pair of eyeglasses, pop-up laundry basket,
          stain treatment and power strip for electronics

     4    PERSONAL STATEROOM DÉCOR TO
          MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME
          Photos of beloved people or pets
          A world map to mark off destinations as you visit them

     5    A WORTHWHILE PROJECT
          Photo albums or scrapbooks you wish to complete

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          Knitting, jewelry or craft projects
          A journal and books
FAQS                                                                                                                FAQS
     I S I T E X PE NS I V E ?                                                                                   W H AT TO DO ON SE A DAYS?
     »»   Prices vary significantly depending on the cruise ship and type of stateroom/suite you select.         »»   I ndulge your passions or develop    »»   Go for a swim.                       »»   Work out in the gym.
                                                                                                                       new ones – everything from music     »»   Indulge in a spa treatment.          »»   Play sports.
     »»   Think of it as an alternative to a winter home or rental in a sunshine state.
                                                                                                                       and photography to food and wine.
                                                                                                                                                            »»   Take a nap in a deck chair, out in   »»   Watch a movie.
                                                                                                                 »»   Participate in a book club or start        the fresh ocean air.
                                                                                                                      that book you’ve been planning                                                  »»   Take up bridge.
                                                                                                                      to write.                             »»   Attend a lecture series.             »»   Meet friends for coffee/tea.
     W H AT I F I G E T S IC K OR H U RT W H I L E T R AV E L I NG?
                                                                                                                 »»   Read up on your next destination.     »»   Learn to dance.                      »»   Take a computer class.
     »»   Ship doctors can handle a wide variety of medical situations and injuries, which do
          occasionally happen.
     »»   Your Cruise Specialists Voyage Host is an invaluable asset in the case of a more serious situation.
          They can help communicate with ship’s staff or your travel consultant to contact your insurance
          company and obtain necessary assistance. Read more about Voyage Hosts on page 29.
                                                                                                                              Sea days are a treasured

     W I L L I G E T B OR E D?
     »»   There are new destinations to visit almost every day.
                                                                                                                              TIME OF RENEWAL, A CHANCE TO UNPLUG,
                                                                                                                              time to enjoy new experiences, and create or nurture lasting friendships.
     »»   There are countless onboard activities, such as guest lecturers, bridge games, cooking
          demonstrations and other enrichment.                                                                                                                                                 ~ Annie Scrivanich,
     »»   There is often not enough time to do it all!                                                                                                                     Senior Vice President, Cruise Specialists

     W H AT I F I WA N T TO S PE N D E X T E N DE D T I M E
     I N ON E P ORT ?
     »»   It’s possible to rejoin the ship at a later date.
     »»   I n some cases the cruise line or your travel agency will offer overland tours, complete with hotel
           stays, transfers and transportation. Or, your cruise consultant can work with you to create a
           customized itinerary using trusted, local tour operators.

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BOROBUDUR TEMPLE · INDONESIA

                                E N R IC H M E N T

                               PROGRAMS

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C RY S TA L C RU I SE S                                                  O C E A N I A C RU I SE S
     Ocean Views                                                              Artist Loft
     A huge success with guests since its launch, topical world issues are    Artists-in-residence program offering step-by-step instruction in classes
     addressed in this moderated format of lively panel discussions among     ranging from painting and sketching to collage making.
     visiting guest ambassadors, professors, foreign correspondents, four-
     star generals and more.
                                                                              The Culinary Center
                                                                              The first hands-on cooking school at sea, offering fully-equipped work
     Computer University@Sea
                                                                              stations. Guests can also accompany chefs in select ports on Culinary
     Complimentary instruction on everything from basic computer skills       Discovery ToursTM .
     to maximizing usage of your smart phone and iPad.

     CUNAR D                                                                  PR I NC E S S C RU I SE S
     Cunard Insights®                                                         ScholarShip@Sea®
     Inspiring talks by celebrities, captains of industry, political          Destination lectures, wine tastings, art history presentations,
     heavyweights, journalists and experts in their field.                    and classes on everything from culinary arts to photography and
                                                                              computer technology.

     The Cunard Book Club
     Invites guests to participate in literary discussions. Book selections   Princess Cruises Book Club
     change quarterly and are ref lective of the interests                    Selections are made from a variety of sources, offering titles that appeal
     of each ship’s guests.                                                   to different interests. Multiple copies are available at the ship’s library.

     HOL L A N D A M E R IC A L I N E                                         R E G E N T SE V E N SE A S C RU I SE S ®
     America's Test Kitchen                                                   A World of Enrichment
     Experience an enticing array of live onboard cooking shows and           Gain insider's knowledge by listening to an esteemed guest lecturer, on
     hands-on workshops.                                                      board to enhance your understanding of the destinations you are visiting.

     Digital Workshop Powered by Windows®                                     Culinary Pleasures

     Free 60-minute workshops that teach the basics of photo editing,         Attend a culinary demonstration or delight in a luxurious Tea Time.

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     movie and slideshow creation, PC organization, cloud storage with
     SkyDrive, and more.
SE A B OU R N
     Seabourn Conversations
     Seabourn invites renowned experts from all walks of life to do
     more than serve as guest speakers, leading and taking part in
     fascinating discussions.

     UNESCO Partnership
     This unique partnership promotes sustainable tourism at World
     Heritage properties. It means your travels will be enhanced by
     deeper insight and information about these priceless destinations.

     S I LV E R SE A
     Silver Perspectives®
     Lectures from authors, journalists, naturalists, diplomats, chefs and
     artists on topics ranging from tribal customs to ancient history.

     L’École des Chefs by Relais & Châteaux
     The only cooking school at sea designed by Grands Chefs
     Relais & Châteaux.

                                                                                               TR AV ELING SOLO?
                                                                                                   W E L C OM E A B OA R D

     V I K I NG O C E A N C RU I SE S
                                                                             »   At sea, friendships often form fast.
     Culture Curriculum®
     Enjoy world-class lectures, wine tastings, locally-inspired menus,      »   Many planned activities allow you to mingle at a level you’re comfortable with.
     enriching Destination Performances and an onboard cooking school.       »   Book through an agency that has a group on board. They may have a Voyage
                                                                                 Host who builds camaraderie, hosts special parties, shore excursions, and more.
     Art & Literature                                                        »   Nearly 20% of all World Cruisers are solo travelers.
     Enjoy select showings of the Metropolitan Opera’s performances,
     gain invaluable insight into the history of your destination from the

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     onboard Viking Resident Historian, and use the Viking Art Guide
     app for insightful commentary about the ship’s onboard art and
     Scandinavian spaces.
MACHU PICCHU · PERU                                         M E E T YOU R

                                        VOYAGE HOSTS
                      Cruise Specialists has dedicated Voyage Hosts who help create a sense of family on select World Cruises.
                      They host “chat times” on sea days for those who have questions or who are interested in some light
                      conversation. They host cocktail parties and special dinners for the group, which creates opportunities
                      for guests to enjoy the group camaraderie. They also escort special shore tours and are available 24/7 to
                      Cruise Specialists clients who may need assistance.

                                                                TOM MULLEN

                                                                Cruise Specialists’ most well-known host, he’s hosted more
                                                                than 20 World Cruises! Hand-picked by our company
                                                                founder, he is a true English gentleman and loves making
                                                                first-time guests feel welcome.

                                                                LU C I A & H E N K B A R N HO OR N

                                                                Originally from the Netherlands, they share a passion
                                                                for meeting people from around the globe. Their advice?
                                                                “Don’t wait. Do what you need to do to make a
                                                                World Cruise happen.”

                                                                S T E V E & W E N DY B ODE N H E I M E R

                                                                Ballroom dance enthusiasts who parlayed their interests
                                                                into an exciting role as Voyage Hosts. They also enjoy
                                                                introducing their fellow travelers to the hobby of
                                                                geocaching in each port they visit.

                                                                S U S A N AT K I N S & K E V I N L AG R A F F

                                                                On the go together ever since meeting in Tokyo in

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                                                                1969. They’ve sailed on 100+ voyages and love offering
                                                                suggestions on what to do ashore.
Our well-traveled hosts have onboard

                                                                     RELATIONSHIPS THAT COME WITH YEARS OF CRUISING,
     BU DDY & LY N N L E W I S                                                                                          ~Holly Fraser Conroy,
     Buddy and Lynn have been hosting for Cruise Specialists                                      Cruise Specialists Voyage and Event Planner
     for more than a decade. In their words, “Many begin
     the trip wondering how they will live on board a ship for
     100 days? By the time the cruise is over, they are reluctant
     to go home.”

     DE I R DR E I R L A M

     A native of England, Deirdre lived in Cyprus, Malta, the
     Fiji Islands and Spain before deciding to call the U.S.A.
     home. She enjoys sharing her insider’s knowledge about
     destinations and special finds with her clients.

     K AY & A L A N G IC K

     They enjoy dancing across the high seas, having taught
     dancing for three different cruise lines on numerous
     World Cruises. They enjoy coming up with fun ways to
     help Cruise Specialists group guests get to know each other
     on cruises.

     JO H N & J E A N P E T E R S O N

     As a Navy family, especially during international
     assignments, entertaining at home and hosting visitors
     were important elements of their lives. As Voyage Hosts,
     they take great pride in elevating their guests’ experiences.

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MAUI · HAWAII

It’s a thrill for me to plan tours for people, because

I’M HELPING THEM FULFILL THEIR TRAVEL DREAMS.
                                                                   ~ Heather Visser,
                                         Shore Excursion Manager, Cruise Specialists
                                                                                                       S HOR E TOU R

                                                                                               PROGRAMS
                                                                                       Shore tours allow you to visit a destination more in
                                                                                       depth. It may be a relaxing trip to the beach, a wine
                                                                                       tasting with sweeping views of the vineyard, a guided
                                                                                       tour of a medieval castle, or any number of other
                                                                                       options that bring the destination to life.
                                                                                       When you select a shore tour (also known as a shore
                                                                                       excursion), aside from having a great experience, you
                                                                                       want the peace of mind knowing you are working with
                                                                                       a reliable tour operator and that you will return to
                                                                                       the ship on time. For that reason, it is very important
                                                                                       to select shore excursions that are recommended and
                                                                                       booked by a knowledgeable cruise consultant.

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OV ER L AND TOURS                                                      OV E R L A N D TOU R

             To experience a destination more fully, you may wish to book an overland tour.
        These overnight trips enable you to more fully experience local sights, culture and cuisine.
                               Examples of overland tours (vary by cruise):
                                                                                                        AFRICA

             A NGKOR WAT                                                TAJ M A H A L

                                                                                                                                                                                                                VICTORIA FALLS
                                                                                                        5 -DAY A F R IC A OV E R L A N D (S A M PL E)

     T E R R AC O T TA WA R R IOR S                                 E A STER ISL A ND                   This is a comprehensive, optional tour of some of                On day two, guests fly to Livingstone, Zambia, then on to
                                                                                                        Southern Africa’s most treasured destinations, arranged          a luxurious 5-star hotel where they will stay for 3 nights.
                                                                                                        by Cruise Specialists’ Shore Excursion Manager.                  There are uninterrupted views of the Zambezi River from
                                                                                                        Cruise Specialists guests leave the ship for 5 days and          the hotel grounds. Guests board a train to enjoy a ride
                                                                                                        embark on this exclusive, fully-guided tour, which               through the Mosi-oa-Tunya Game Park, including a fine
                                                                                                        includes flights, deluxe hotel, most meals, and countless        dining experience before returning to the hotel.
                                                                                                        memorable experiences. A Cruise Specialists Voyage Host          A highlight of the third day is a 2-hour sunset cruise on
                                                                                                        accompanies the guests the entire 5 days.                        the Zambezi. The next day includes a trip to Botswana for
                                                                                                        After departing the ship in Durban with their host, guests       additional game viewing in Chobe National Park. The final
                                                                                                        are introduced to their English-speaking guide and board         day guests receive a guided tour of the amazing Victoria
                                                                                                        a flight to Johannesburg. The first day includes a tour of the   Falls. After departing the falls, they are personally escorted
                                                                                                        former home of Nelson Mandela, lunch at a local restaurant       back to Johannesburg for a flight to Cape Town where they
                                                                                                        and accommodations at a sophisticated boutique hotel.            rejoin the cruise ship to continue the World Cruise.

             T H E A M A Z ON                                         IGUA Z U FA L L S

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CAPE TOWN · SOUTH AFRICA

                                        2020 & 2021

                           WORLD CRUISE OPTIONS
                              WHERE DO YOUR DREAMS TAKE YOU?

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RIO DE JANEIRO · BRAZIL

                   2020
                 WO R L D C RU I S E
                                                                    2021
                                                                  WO R L D C RU I S E

      GR AND WORLD VOYAGE                               GR AND WORLD VOYAGE

                    Amsterdam                                        Amsterdam
               Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale                          Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
              January 4, 2020 | 128 Days                        January 4, 2021 | 128 Days

      H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                      H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
         Caribbean, South America, Antarctica,                South America and the Amazon,
        South Pacific, New Zealand & Australia                 the South Pacific, Asia, India,
     (including Great Barrier Reef ), Southeast Asia,   the Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean
           Indian Ocean, Africa, and Barbados
                                                                 Overnight stays in Tokyo,
           Overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro,                     Kobe, Xingang (Beijing),
             Antarctic region, Auckland,                           Shanghai, Hong Kong,
        Sydney, Singapore, Victoria (Seychelles),             Singapore, Mumbai (Bombay),
              Mombasa and Cape Town                           Al 'Aqabah (Petra) and Istanbul

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VICTORIA HARBOUR · HONG KONG

                      2020
                    WO R L D C RU I S E
                                                                                                           2021
                                                                                                         WO R L D C RU I S E S

        “LEGENDS OF CRUISING”                                “THE FINEST WORLD TOUR”
            WORLD CRUISE                                       CLASSIC WORLD CRUISE

                    Silver Whisper                                          Silver Whisper                                 “THE UNCHARTED
                                                                                                                             WORLD TOUR”
                Ft. Lauderdale to Amsterdam                              Ft. Lauderdale to New York
                 January 6, 2020 | 140 days                              January 7, 2021 | 150 Days                    EXPEDITION WORLD CRUISE

         H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                            H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                                           Silver Cloud
                                                                                                                                       Ushuaia to Tromsø
        All 7 continents and first-ever World Cruise to        Central America, South America, South Pacific,
                                                                                                                                   January 30, 2021 | 167 Days
      visit Antarctica, extensive South America cruising,    New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, South Korea,
        South Pacific, Australia, Indian Ocean, Arabia,       Japan, China, India, Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Greece,
               Mediterranean, United Kingdom                 Adriatic & Mediterranean Sea, Portugal and Bermuda            H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                     and Northern Europe
                                                             Overnight stays in Guayaquil, Callao (Lima), Moorea,        Antarctic (including Zodiac landings), extensive
      Overnights stays in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires,       Auckland, Sydney, Benoa, Incheon (Seoul), Osaka,          Chilean cruising, extensive cruising through South
     Antarctic Peninsula, Easter Island, Sydney, Fremantle    Tokyo (2), Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon            Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, India,
       (Perth), Singapore, Phuket, Colombo, Mumbai,            (3), Colombo, Mumbai, Piraeus (Athens), Venice,            Oman, Egypt, Greece, Mediterranean & North
                   Dublin and Amsterdam                           Barcelona, Lisbon, Hamilton and New York             Africa, Portugal, United Kingdom, extensive cruising
                                                                                                                                       in Iceland and Norway

                                                                                                                           Overnight stays in Singapore, Belawan for
                                                                                                                          Gunung Leuser National Park, Easter Island,
                                                                                                                          Cochin, Apia, Sevilla, London (Tower Bridge),

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                                                                                                                               Svalbard Northern Region (2) and
                                                                                                                                   Svalbard Southern Region
SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA

                   2020
                  WO R L D C RU I S E
                                                                                                        2021
                                                                                                     WO R L D C RU I S E S

                  Queen Mary 2 ®                             “THE WORLD VOYAGE,                                         “THE WORLD VOYAGE,
                Roundtrip New York City
                                                                 BY CUNARD”                                                 BY CUNARD”
               January 3, 2020 | 113 nights
                                                                       Queen Mary 2®                                            Queen Victoria®
        H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                                 Roundtrip New York City                                 Ft. Lauderdale to Southampton
                                                                   January 3, 2021 | 113 Nights                               January 21, 2021 | 97 Nights
          East-West routing visits Mediterranean,
     Holy Land, Arabia, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia,
               Australia and Southern Africa                H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                               H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
       Overnights stays in Haifa, Dubai, Singapore,     Transatlantic Crossing aboard a true ocean liner, the      Caribbean, Panama Canal transit, Central America,
        Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town (2)               United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, China,            Mexico, California, Hawaii, South Pacific, New
                                                        Southeast Asia, Arabia, Egypt and the Mediterranean        Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Southern
                                                                                                                         Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom
                                                          Overnight stays in Cape Town (2), Sydney, Hong
                                                                    Kong, Singapore and Dubai                          Overnight stays in San Francisco, Honolulu,
                                                                                                                          Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and
                                                                                                                                       Cape Town

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TAJ MAHAL · INDIA

                 2020
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     “NAVIGATE THE WORLD”                                  “NAVIGATE THE WORLD”

            Seven Seas Mariner®                                    Seven Seas Mariner®
                 Roundtrip Miami                                        Miami to Barcelona
            January 6, 2020 | 131 nights                            January 5, 2021 | 117 Nights

                        OR

              Roundtrip San Francisco                          HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
            January 24, 2020 | 131 nights                 Caribbean, Panama Canal transit, South America,
                                                        South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia,
                                                       India, Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Turkey and
        HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:                                               the Mediterranean
   Hawaii, South Pacific, New Zealand & Australia,        Overnight stays in Lima (Callao), Easter Island,
     Southeast Asia, India, Arabia & Holy Land,        Auckland, Brisbane, Bali (Benoa), Singapore, Mumbai,
      Mediterranean, Caribbean, Panama Canal           Dubai, Luxor (Safaga), Jerusalem (Haifa) and Istanbul
                and Central America

       Overnights stays in Honolulu, Papeete,
    Auckland, Sydney (2), Bali (Benoa), Singapore,
 Colombo, Mumbai, Luxor (Safaga), Jerusalem (Haifa),
              Barcelona and Hamilton

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MILFORD SOUND · NEW ZEALAND

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                                       Pacific Princess                              Island Princess
                                      Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale                      Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
                                     January 5, 2020 | 111 Days                    January 3, 2021 | 111 Days
                                                 OR                                            OR
                                       Roundtrip Los Angeles                        Roundtrip Los Angeles
                                    January 20, 2020 | 111 Days                   January 17, 2021 | 111 Days

                              H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                                  French Polynesia, New Zealand &           Panama Canal transit, Central America,
                               Australia, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean,          Mexico, Hawaii, South Pacific,
                                Eastern & Southern Africa, Caribbean,       New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia,
                                   Panama Canal, Central America          Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece,
                                             and Mexico                   the Adriatic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and
                                                                                       the Canary Islands
                                    Overnight stay in Cape Town
                                                                              Overnight stays in Dubai and Venice

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BORDEAUX · FRANCE

                    2020
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                                                                                                                              2022
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              “EPIC EMPIRES &                                “ANCIENT DYNASTIES &                                    “MYTHS, MARVELS &
               IDYLLIC ISLES”                                  WORLD WONDERS”                                          MONUMENTS”

                  Crystal Serenity                                     Crystal Serenity                                     Crystal Serenity
              Miami to Civitavecchia (Rome)                              Miami to London                                      Roundtrip Miami
               January 6, 2020 | 105 days                           January 5, 2021 | 139 Nights                         January 17, 2022 | 116 Nights

                                                                                 OR                                                   OR
        H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                                                                       Los Angeles to London                                Roundtrip Los Angeles
        Panama Canal, Mexico, French Polynesia,                     January 21, 2021 | 123 Nights                        February 2, 2022 | 116 Nights
      New Zealand & Australia, Southeast Asia, India,
             Holy Land and Mediterranean
                                                             H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                         H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
         Overnight stays in Miami, Panama City,
     Cabo San Lucas, Bora Bora, Papeete (2), Auckland,    Panama Canal transit (if Miami departure), Central   Caribbean, Panama Canal transit, Central America,
     Napier, Hobart, Sydney, Cairns, Benoa, Singapore,       America, Mexico, Hawaii, the South Pacific,       Mexico, California, Hawaii, the South Pacific, New
        Colombo, Cochin, Mumbai (Bombay) and                Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, India,     Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Maldives,
                                                            Arabia, Egypt, Greece, the Mediterranean Sea,        India, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Bulgaria,
                       Aqaba (Petra)                                     Portugal and France                     Ukraine, Romania, Greece, the Mediterranean,
                                                                                                                        Gibraltar, Portugal and Bermuda
                                                          Overnight stays in Panama City, Oahu (Honolulu),
                                                         Brisbane, Manila, Hong Kong, Osaka, Tokyo, Beijing          Overnight stays in Auckland, Sydney,
                                                         (Xingang) (2), Shanghai (2), Hanoi (Hongai), Ho Chi          Bali, Singapore, Mumbai (Bombay),
                                                          Minh City (Saigon), Singapore, Yangon (2), Dubai,      Luxor/Valley of the Kings (Safaga), Jerusalem/

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                                                               Luxor (Safaga), Lisbon and Bordeaux (2)           Tel Aviv (Ashdod), Istanbul and Monte Carlo
BORA BORA · FRENCH POLYNESIA

                                        2020
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                   “AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 DAYS”                                                             “AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 DAYS”

                                           Insignia                                                                                      Insignia
                        Miami to San Francisco | January 8, 2020 | 180 days                                                         Miami to New York
                                                                                                                                 January 9, 2021 | 180 Days
                                               OR
                                                                                                                                             OR
                           Roundtrip Miami | January 8, 2020 | 195 days
                          Miami to New York | January 8, 2020 | 200 days                                                          Los Angeles to New York
                       San Francisco to Miami | January 26, 2020 | 177 days                                                     January 25, 2021 | 164 Days
                      San Francisco to New York | January 26, 2020 | 182 days
                       Roundtrip San Francisco | January 26, 2020 | 162 days
                                                                                                                         H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                                                                                                 Cuba, Colombia, Panama Canal transit, Central America and Mexico (for Miami departures);
                             H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                                                                                                    Hawaii, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, China, India,
       Panama Canal, Central America, Mexico, Coastal United States, Extensive South America             United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Croatia,
          cruising, Western and Southern Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Far East and Alaska      the Mediterranean, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Faroe Islands (Denmark), Iceland,
                                                                                                                             Greenland, Canada and New England

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            Overnight stays in San Francisco (2 separate visits), Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town,
     Rangoon (Yangon) (2), Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Hanoi (Ha Long Bay),         Overnight stays in Bora Bora, Cairns, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok,
              Hong Kong, Xiamen, Shanghai, Beijing (Tianjin), Kyoto (Kobe) and Tokyo                Singapore, Yangon (2), Mumbai, Dubai, Luxor (Safaga), Jerusalem (Haifa), Istanbul (2),
                 also an overnight in Charleston for those disembarking in New York                                         Venice, Seville, Lisbon and Bordeaux
SINGAPORE

                 2020
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         “VIKING ULTIMATE                                          “VIKING WORLD
          WORLD CRUISE”                                             DISCOVERIES”

                   Viking Sun                                              Viking Sun
                Roundtrip London                                       Los Angeles to London
             August 31, 2019 | 245 days                              January 4, 2021 | 140 Days

      Or, choose one of its two major segments,
              a world cruise unto itself                     H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
              London to Los Angeles                      California, Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand,
             August 31, 2019 | 127 days                  Australia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, India, Oman,
                                                          Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, the Adriatic Sea, the
               Los Angeles to London                         Mediterranean Sea and the United Kingdom
             January 4, 2020 | 119 days
                                                          Overnights stays in Auckland (2), Hobart, Sydney,
                                                         Hong Kong (2), Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok (Laem
      H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :                           Chabang), Singapore, Colombo, Mumbai (2),
                                                         Istanbul, Venice, Barcelona and London (Greenwich)
          Northern Europe & North Atlantic,
     Maritime Canada & New England, Caribbean,
      South America, Australia & New Zealand,
      Asia (including India) and Mediterranean

   26 overnight stays on the 245-day World Cruise,
       including London (Greenwich – one each
    at start and end of cruise), Bergen (2), Manaus,
 Port Stanley, Santiago (Valparaíso), Papeete, Sydney,
       Bangkok (Laem Chabang) and many more

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MOMBASA · KENYA

                             2020
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                      “EXTR AORDINARY
                       DESTINATIONS”

                         Seabourn Sojourn
                          Miami to San Francisco
                         January 4, 2020 | 146 days

                  H IGH L IGH T S I NC LU DE :
                      Caribbean, Africa, Indian Ocean,
                  Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand,
                          South Pacific and Hawaii

                    Overnight stays in Bridgetown, Dakar,
                    Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Mombasa (2),
                  Chennai (Madras), Singapore, Hong Kong,
                   Benoa (Denpasar), Cairns, Sydney, Suva,
                        Honolulu and San Francisco

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                FULL WOR LD CRUISE?                                                                            CONCLUSION
                T RY A SE G M E N T !
                »»   Sample the World Cruise experience                                       »»   A World Cruise is a wonderful way to see the world and escape winter while
                »»   Reach far-flung destinations not offered by shorter cruises                   creating a home away from home in a carefree, luxurious environment.
                »»   Fits into a smaller time frame, if needed                                »»   It’s the most convenient way to explore destinations around the world.
                                                                                              »»   It is an incredible value, especially when accommodations, cuisine and other
                Segments are the best way to determine if a full                                   World Cruise special amenities areconsidered.
                World Cruise is right for you.
                                                                                              »»   There are numerous factors that go into selecting and planning a World Cruise so
                                                                                                   it is best to work with a travel consultant who specializes in World Cruising.

KYOTO · JAPAN                                                                                                    IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
                                                                                                                                               ~ Lola & Rufus,
                                                                                                                                    Cruise Specialists Clients

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                         Every effort has been made to ensure that information is correct at time of printing; however, all itineraries are subject to port availability and other factors and
                         may change without prior notice. Highlights listed are not encompassing of the entire cruise but rather a selected listing by Cruise Specialists of key destinations
                         that are scheduled to be included. We reserve the right to correct errors. Ships' Registries: The Bahamas, Bermuda, France, Germany, Malta, Marshall Islands,
                         The Netherlands, and Switzerland. UBI #602864630 Travel Leaders Leisure Group, LLC. dba Cruise Specialists CST# 2096145-50. CSI1620. dv 05/19
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