Repositioning Cruises Combine

Relaxing Days At Sea

Undiscovered Ports & High Value

Repositioning itineraries, seasonal voyages used to relocate ships from one cruise region to another, offer sensational savingsopportunities, sybaritic days at sea and opportunities to call at ports of call that are off the beaten track. Vacationers will find a diverse portfolio of repositioning cruises to choose from this fall on 66 ships operated by 13 of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member cruise lines.

Vacationers can sail from Europe to North America, Alaska to West Coast ports for Mexican Riviera cruises; and from Canada/New England to a host of U.S. and Caribbean ports for warm-weather cruises. Other repositioning itineraries will journey to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

With extra days at sea, guests on repositioning cruises can enjoy passenger-pleasing onboard amenities, entertainment and innovative facilities and services. Repositioning voyages are often enhanced with distinguished guest lecturers in subjects ranging from Egyptology to music, art and journalism. Depending on the ship, passengers can partake in golf clinics, financial workshops, bridge tournaments, dancing lessons, computer courses, and much, much more. Some repositioning cruises are themed, and can focus on topics ranging from health and fitness to wine and food to jazz and Big Bands.

"Repositioning voyages offer more of what makes the cruise experience so enjoyable," said Terry L. Dale, president and CEO of CLIA, the chief marketing organization for 20 premier cruise lines and nearly 17,000 North American travel agencies. "Not only do these itineraries visit unusual ports of call, they also offer guests extended access to today's superlative onboard products. And, these cruises usually feature a full lineup of activities and special events and significant savings, as well."

Following Is A List Of CLIA Member Cruise Lines That Offer Fall Repositioning Cruises

AMERICAN CRUISE LINES

American Cruise Lines offers two 14-night repositioning itineraries from Baltimore to Jacksonville, Fla., in October and November aboard the 49-passenger American Eagle and American Glory. Ports include Norfolk, Va.; Oriental, Morehead City and Wilmington, N.C; Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island, S.C.;Savannah, Saint Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Ga.; and Amelia Island, Fla.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

Carnival Cruise Lines' 100,000-ton Carnival Liberty repositions from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on a 16-day cruise departing November 3 and calling at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Malaga, Spain; Madeira, Portugal; and St. Maarten. The transatlantic crossing includes a combination of European and Caribbean ports, as well as several days at sea where passengers can take advantage of the ship's plentiful onboard activities and amenities.

CELEBRITY CRUISES

Four Celebrity Cruises' ships reposition from Europe in fall. Routings include Barcelona-Miami; London-Cape Liberty (Bayonne, N.J.); Rome-San Juan and Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale. Other itineraries include Infinity's 10-night Vancouver to San Francisco sailing and 14-night Fort Lauderdale to Valparaiso, Chile, cruise; Summit's 14-night Vancouver to Los Angeles itinerary; and Zenith's 13-night Cape Liberty to Tampa voyage.

COSTA CRUISES

In November, Costa Cruises' Costa Magica and Costa Mediterranea sail on 17- and 15-night repositioning itineraries, respectively, from Savona, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, calling at ports in Spain and the Caribbean. Costa Romantica embarks on a 17-day itinerary from Savona to Santos, Brazil. Highlights include visits to a variety of ports in Spain and Brazil en route.

CRYSTAL CRUISES

Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity repositions from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, sailing from Dover to Monaco in September. The ship then sails a 10-day Lisbon to Miami transatlantic in November. Crystal Symphony sails on a 14-day London to New York itinerary in late August, a film/theater theme, and a 15-day Tampa to Los Angeles wine and food-themed cruise in December.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

All but one of 13 Holland America Line ships (Prinsendam) offer repositioning cruises from August to November. Voyages run the gamut, from transatlantic sailings, Panama Canal voyages and Pacific Coast cruises. Highlights include a 16-day sailing from Civitavecchia to New York; a 28-day South America and South Pacific journey from Vancouver to Auckland, N.Z.; and a 15-day Lisbon to Rio itinerary.

MSC CRUISES

MSC Cruises features a 17-night Genoa, Italy, to Fort Lauderdale transatlantic itinerary aboard MSC Lirica in October and aboard MSC Opera in December. MSC Armonia and MSC Sinfonia sail on 17-night Genoa to Rio de Janeiro voyages in November and December, respectively. In November, MCS Monterey and MSC Melody sail on 20- and 21-night Genoa to Cape Town voyages.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Norwegian Cruise Line offers seven fall repositioning cruises. Norwegian Dream (17 days) London-Houston; Norwegian Jewel (15 days)Barcelona-Miami; Norwegian Sun (4 days) Vancouver-Los Angeles and Los Angeles-New Orleans (17 days); Norwegian Star (11 days) Vancouver-Los Angeles; Norwegian Majesty (13 days) Boston-Charleston, S.C.; and Norwegian Crown (17 days) New York-Valparaiso, Chile.

PRINCESS CRUISES

Four Princess Cruises' ships sail from Europe to a range of Northeast ports on cruises of 15 to 17 days. Three ships sail on 15- to 18-day Panama Canal itineraries, positioning vessels from Vancouver, Los Angeles and Seattle to Fort Lauderdale and San Juan. Sea Princess repositions from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale, and Sapphire Princess from Anchorage to Beijing.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager departs November 12 on an eight-night Funchal, Madeira, to Fort Lauderdale voyage with a Jazz and Big Bands theme. "Spotlight on Music" themes are featured on Seven Seas Mariner September 20, 14 nights from Whittier, Alaska, to Tokyo, and Seven Seas Navigator November 5, 14 nights from Funchal to Fort Lauderdale.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

Five Royal Caribbean International ships reposition from Europe to Boston, Galveston, Miami and Tampa on 11- to 18-night itineraries. Four ships offer nine- to 13-night itineraries, including Philadelphia to San Juan; Cape Liberty to Miami; Baltimore to New Orleans; and Boston to Fort Lauderdale. Two ships offer seven- and nine-night cruises from Vancouver to San Diego and Los Angeles.

SEABOURN CRUISE LINE

Seabourn Cruise Line's Seabourn Pride offers a 14-day London to Gloucester, Mass. route September 29 that visits Plymouth, England, and Plymouth, Mass., as well as Ponta Delgada, Azores, and Newport. Seabourn Spirit repositions from Europe to Asia via two 16-day voyages exploring Egypt, Arabia and India. Seabourn Legend sails an eight-day cruise from Nice, France to Malaga, Spain, October 28.

SILVERSEA CRUISES

Silversea Cruises offers two fall repositioning cruises that visit several exotic destinations. Silver Whisper departs October 18 on a 15-day Cairo to Dubai sailing with calls at Sharm-El-Sheikh and Safaga, Egypt; Aqaba, Jordan; and Salalah and Muscat, Oman. Silver Cloud sailsNovember 10 on a Cairo to Dubai voyage with calls at Sharm-El-Sheikh; Aqaba; Safaga; and Muscat and Khasab, Oman.

WINDSTAR CRUISES

Windstar Cruises' ships reposition from Europe on two fall transatlantic crossings. With no ports of call en route, the main focus is total relaxation, although fitness, entertainment and enrichment offerings are readily available. Wind Star sails a 14-day itinerary from Lisbon to Barbados on November 11 and Wind Spirit operates a 14-day sailing from Lisbon to St. Thomas on November 18.

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