WHY IT RATES: Travelers can save up to 20 percent off cruise fares to these exciting destinations when they book early. —Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor
The range of itinerary offerings on the world’s first Discovery Yacht, Panoramic Eclipse, just got bigger as Scenic has unveiled its 2023-2024 Caribbean Collection. This foray into one of the USA’s largest travel destinations will open the door for guests to explore some of the more remote possibilities, only accessible to the particular smaller ships. Ports such as Darby Island, Egg Island and Long Island in The Bahamas, Puerto Rico’s Isla de Culebra, Grenadine’s Mayreau, and Isla de Providencia in Colombia, among others promise a more intimate experience. And booking early can save up to twenty percent off the cruise fare (fares listed below reflect the savings).
What sets Panoramic Eclipse itineraries apart from other brands is the ability from the yacht to go simply about anywhere—combined with an ultra-luxury onboard experience. Guests visiting these pristine destinations have easy access to land via a fleet associated with zodiacs, can explore the particular coast upon paddleboards plus kayaks, venture under the surf with regard to up-close views of marine life and colorful coral sea beds in the particular yacht’s six-guest submarine, Scenic Neptune, or soar over the jungles and turquoise waters in one of two state-of-the-art, six-guest helicopters.
Guests can enjoy a slew of Carribbean sunsets on the nine-day Turks & Caicos Islands in order to Jamaica sailing, departing Nassau on October 23, 2023. Combining ports of The particular Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and Jamaica. Guests are invited to enjoy glass-bottom kayaks in the mangroves plus small caves of Providenciales, behold the site of 80, 000 West Indian flamingos take flight on Little Inagua Tropical isle, and amble down Port Antonio’s Great River on a bamboo raft. Or pull upward a beach blanket and swim plus snorkel away the white sand beaches of Egg cell Island. Fares start at $7, 823.
The 11-day Iconic Panama Canal voyage takes guests from Montego Bay in order to Panama City via a full transit of the Compact country of panama Canal with calls in Isla de Providencia, Colombia, where evenings are spent at a reggae bar, baseball game, or a restaurant; the multi-cultural Bocas del Toro, Panama; San Blas Islands, still governed by the Guna indigenous group; and Isla San José, named for the abundance associated with pearls found off its shores. Visitors can snorkel at Cayo Coral and explore the natural beauty and wildlife of these coral reefs gardens before relaxing from Zapatilla Cayes. Join the local boat tour for an adventure up a mangrove channel, giving you the opportunity to see sloths, caimans, and rare tropical birds. Prices start from $8, 227 per person, double for that October 31, 2023 departure.
The 11-day Bermuda & The Bahamas – departing Boston plus ending in Nassau, combines the centuries-old history of these idyllic ports along with the opportunities to swim within the crystal-clear warm waters, snorkel over the particular coral reefs, and just sit back on board the ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse with a book and a whisky. The sailing, departing upon October 13, 2023, plus stopping in Hamilton, St . George’s, Darby Island, and Egg Isle, is priced from $8, 166.
A Scenic Over shadow voyage enables unrivaled exploration and unparalleled access to some of the world’s most spectacular regions. With just 228 guests (200 in Polar regions), a good almost 1: 1 staff-to-guest ratio, private butler service, and 10 dining options, Scenic New moon ensures an extraordinary level associated with personalized support for each guest. And all voyages are truly all-inclusive, meaning guests may leave their wallets inside a safe place plus relax, knowing everything is taken care of. Transfers, fine dining experiences, premium branded beverages, gratuities, and once-in-a-lifetime immersive excursions are all included within the price you pay.
Panoramic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over the 36-year-plus history to include award-winning river plus ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys that take guests in order to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations. Since 2008, Scenic has set the benchmark for really all-inclusive, luxury five-star river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia as well as luxurious cruises on Egypt’s Nile on board a private high-class charter. In 2019, Panoramic introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, a 228-guest ultra-luxury ship, and plans to deliver the second private yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, inside 2023. Scenic is part of Scenic Group, which includes Emerald Cruise trips, Mayflower Cruise ships & Trips and Evergreen Tours.
SOURCE: Panoramic press release.