May 4, 2019

Nestled near the Puget Sound, Seattle makes a great starting point for cruises to Alaska, or even the Caribbean. Before departing, spend a few days in the idyllic city exploring everything that it has to offer. Make sure to visit Pike Place Market and the beautiful parks in the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges. After visiting Seattle, embark on a memorable trip on one of our favorite cruises.

7 Night Alaska Glacier Cruise: Celebrity Cruises

Taste the freshest salmon in Ketchikan, go dog sledding in Juneau, and explore the Gold Rush National Park Museum in Skagway as you sail Alaska onboard the star-studded the Celebrity Solstice. You’ll be able to spend your week dining at gastronomical gems and relaxing at the acclaimed Canyon Ranch Spa. The adventures on board are as enchanting as on shore. Book the Concierge Class Staterooms for an even more elevated experience with an attentive staff, exclusive events and well-thought-out staterooms. Vibrant flavors come to life in exquisitely prepared dishes sourced from local ports. Solstice offers a range of cuisine in its ten restaurants, from a taste of the Far East at Silk Harvest to fresh and modern at Blu. Whatever you do, make time for pampering at Canyon Ranch Spa. One of our favorite Spas at Sea offers therapeutic treatments, aesthetics, acupuncture, and fitness.

20-Day Voyage Seattle to Miami: Oceania Cruises

Just because you are departing from Seattle doesn’t mean your only option is Alaska. Sail to the sun-soaked Caribbean, while enjoying a first-class voyage along the Pacific Coast and Panama Canal. In a dramatic re-inspiration process Regatta will become a completely redesigned ship in the fall of 2019. Every stateroom will be completely new while public spaces get an inviting facelift with a soft color palette and fresh fabrics, furnishings and accents. Regatta exudes elegance in every space of her ship including the four open-seating restaurants, eight lounges and bars, casino and world-class fitness center and spa.

7 Night Alaska Glacier Cruise: Royal Caribbean

If you think exploring the rugged Alaskan frontier is exciting, just wait until you step onboard one of the most innovative ships at sea, Ovation of the Seas. So cutting edge that a robot makes your cocktails at the Bionic Bar. Catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator, soar in the air machine RipCord by iFLY, and sip cocktails while gazing at the sea in the open area living room with panoramic views at Two70. If you prefer watching onstage entertainment, Ovation’s stellar shows include jaw-dropping aerial acrobats in “Life. Love. Legs.” and the live music show “Pixel.” And, let’s not forget the fabulous flavors at Jamie’s Italian by celeb chef Jamie Oliver.

When a week simply is not enough for a luxury cruise, set sail on Seabourn’s combination cruises, which run longer and deliver more fascinating destinations with back-to-back sailings. These cruises last anywhere from seven to 45 days and give travelers the opportunity to discover all Europe has to offer, without the hassles of returning to airports, going through security and driving along busy highways.

Imagine departing from the beauty of the British Isles onboard one of the most luxurious ships at sea. Then, journey up the coast to Norway and Sweden followed by three magical days in St. Petersburg. Or, cruise from Ireland to Northern France before heading to the French Riviera. Not only do these combination cruises give you the opportunity to explore the world with longer sailings, but Seabourn also rewards guests with more in-depth itineraries and discounted fares.

Four ultra-luxury vessels – Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Odyssey – visit more than 200 different destinations. From marquee itineraries to little known gems, you’ll experience an immersion into the customs and cultures thanks to Seabourn’s partnership with UNESCO World Heritage. Here is a sampling of a selection of voyages on Seabourn Ovation:

21-Day Northern Gems & Baltic

Depart Copenhagen and head to Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Estonia, and St. Petersburg. The last stop includes a UNESCO Partner Tour within the historic city center and a boat ride right by Yakupov Palace, Stroganov Palace, and Michael’s Castle. Guests will even touch down in Helsinki, Finland before winding up the trip in Stockholm, Sweden. Scheduled August 3-24, 2019.

28-Day British Isles & Western Europe

This nearly month-long Europe Combination Cruise will travel the length of the British Isles with ports of call in Ireland, Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Highlights include Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Oban, Greenock (Glasgow), and Bristol (Bath). Then it will be onto destinations in northern France and Spain before departing in Lisbon, Portugal. Scheduled September 14-October 12, 2019.

18-Day Moroccan Magic & Spanish Isles

Enjoy the golden season along the coasts of Spain and Morocco followed by the relaxed ambiance of the Balearics Islands and the Rivieras. You’ll with depart from Lisbon and spend time in Tangier, Portofino, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, to name a few. You’ll then end your trip back in Monte Carlo. Scheduled October 12-30, 2019.

14-Day Gems of the Riviera & Mediterranean Isles

Spend a golden autumn fortnight exploring the picturesque treasures of the Mediterranean from the Cote d’Azur and Rome to the Aegean Isles. The two-week journey departs Monte Carlo to take in La Joliette (Marseille), St. Tropez, Syracuse and more before winding its way to the Aegean. You’ll then explore Nafplion, Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos, and finally Piraeus (Athens). Scheduled October 30-November 13, 2019.

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