Cruise Line |
Viking Ocean Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Sky |
Destination |
Atlantic Trans |
Nights |
21 |
Departure Date |
21 Mar 2021 |
Description |
21 Night Cruise sailing from Miami to Rome aboard Viking Sky.
Traverse the storied Atlantic Ocean and explore some of Western Europe’s most iconic ports when you combine Atlantic Crossing and Iconic Western Mediterranean. Depart Miami for scenic St. Martin. Call on the stunning “Garden Island†of Madeira and enjoy two nights in beautiful Barcelona. Immerse yourself in southern France’s seaside splendor, marvel at glamourous Monte Carlo and savor two days in Tuscany before concluding your voyage in eternal Rome.
Highlights of this cruise:
Miami
Miami in Florida is located on the southeast tip of Florida. Miami is best known for its sunny weather, golden beaches and lively nightlife. Also known as the 'Gateway to the Americas', the 15 miles of glorious beaches make Miami popular with all ages, attracting a broad spectrum of tourists.
Tourist attractions include Miami's Miracle Mile - one of Miami's major shopping regions, the Miami Freedom Tower, Miami Metrozoo - one of the finest wild animal parks in America and the Miami Seaquarium - a 38-acre complex of huge saltwater pools.
Miami has a range of communities and districts, amongst them is Downtown Miami, a vibrant and diverse area of Miami, filled with clothes and jewelry shops, restaurants, cafés and fast-food stands. Miami South Beach Area (SoBe) is one of Miami's most exciting areas and is full of art galleries, stylish diners, Art Deco buildings, glorious beaches and many of Miami's top nightclubs.
Funchal
Funchal is the centuries old capital of Madeira, an island in a Portuguese Archipelago consisting of Madeira, Porto Santo and the uninhabited islands of Selvagens or Desertas. Funchal is located in an absolutely unique area. The almost 'amphitheatre' like formation it rests in begins on the beach and rises almost 1200 metres on gentle slopes.
Funchal is an enchanting town set on a glittering bay against a background of soaring green mountains. Its historic core overlooks the harbour and features some fine government buildings and stately 18th century mansions.
Attractions include the botanical gardens located on the edge of the city, and after that the famous Monte toboggan ride back into town. East of the city and rising to a height of almost 600 metres is Cabo Girão, the world's second-highest sea cliff. The rest of the island is easily reachable from Funchal, including the characteristic triangle-shaped houses at Santana on the north coast, and the secluded deep-valley location of Curral das Freiras, where nuns sought refuge from invading pirates in the mid 16th century.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean and enjoys a mild climate all year round.Barcelona is one of Europe’s largest and most successful ports and one of the world’s leading cities in art and architecture.
From the modern cruise terminal at the docks you will need a taxi or tour to see the artistic beauty of this unique destination, credited to the talents of Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudi, Jose Clara and others. Stroll the mosaic-paved Ramblas, the city's social hub, with open-air cafes, street entertainers and flower displays. See its unique Catalonian cultural heritage in the ancient Gothic Quarter, the surrealistic architecture of Antonio Gaudi and some outstanding museums.
Sights of interest include the Columbus Monument, the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (1298 to 1454), the Maritime Museum, Picasso Gallery, La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's unfinished cathedral), Palau Guell (Gaudi mansion) and the Olympic stadiums.
Livorno
Livorno is a port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the western edge of Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno and the third-largest port on the western coast of Italy. Livorno is one of the most important ferry ports in Italy offering sailings to both Corsica and Sardinia and is also one of the countries major naval towns. Livorno itself is surrounded by beautiful sea and nature with a wonderful countryside including rich parks.
Attractions in Livorno include the Natural History Museum and the Aquarium, the Villa Henderson, which combines antique finds with modern educational tours, and also has a Botanic Garden. The quarter known as Nuova Venezia (New Venice), built during the 17th century, still preserves some of its original features. Particularly interesting are the Medicean Fossi, a network of navigable canals connecting the warehouses and homes of merchants which, like those in Venice, had entrances at water level leading to rooms where goods were once stored. Piazza della Republica is still admired today for its unusual architecture. It is in fact a bridge covering a long stretch of navigable canal.
Rome
Rome is one of the most popular cities in the world and is a history lesson in itself. Key sites include the Vatican City, The Forum, the Colosseum and the ruins of the Circus Maximus. There are many museums and art galleries, with works by Raphael, Bottecelli, Pinturicchio and Belini and many more.
The Vatican City has many spectacular buildings and churches to visit principle amongst which is the Sistine Chapel with its Michelangelo ceiling. It is the world's smallest independent sovereign state and also features St. Peter's Basilica was built over 1,500 years ago the Vatican Library hand the Vatican Garden.
Modern Rome is a city of restaurants, open piazza's, wonderful shopping and more. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
21/03 |
Miami |
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2 |
22/03 |
At sea |
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3 |
23/03 |
At sea |
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4 |
24/03 |
Philipsburg, St Maarten |
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5 |
25/03 |
At sea |
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6 |
26/03 |
At sea |
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7 |
27/03 |
At sea |
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8 |
28/03 |
At sea |
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9 |
29/03 |
At sea |
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10 |
30/03 |
At sea |
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11 |
31/03 |
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal |
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12 |
01/04 |
At sea |
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13 |
02/04 |
At sea |
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14 |
03/04 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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15 |
04/04 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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16 |
05/04 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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17 |
06/04 |
Sete, France |
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18 |
07/04 |
Marseilles, France |
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19 |
08/04 |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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20 |
09/04 |
Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy |
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21 |
10/04 |
Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy |
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22 |
11/04 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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