Equinox offers a13-night holy land cruise traveling to Italy, Greece, Egypt and Israel. Embarking in Rome (Civitavecchia), travel to Naples and Sicily on your way to Corfu, Greece. Depart Greece heading to Alexandria, Egypt, followed by one day at Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel. The last port stop is Haifa, Israel for one and one-half days.
Celebrity Equinox is luxurious 1,033-foot ship, inaugurated in 2009 and can accommodate 2,850 passengers. Noteworthy on the Equinox is the "Lawn Club" on the top level of the ship with real grass to provide a surface for a putting green or impromptu picnic. Equinox emphasizes a variety of wines available for consumption in Cellar Masters and a "Sky Observation" lounge offering breathtaking views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
celebritycruises.com
Pacifica sails for 11 days through five countries on a Mediterranean Holy Land itinerary. Embark in Savona, Italy, and travel to Olympia and Athens, Greece, en route to Izmir, Turkey. After a day at sea, arrive in Ashdod (Jerusalem) from early morning to mid-evening. Next morning, wake up for a full day in Port Said, followed by a one and one-half day stop in Alexandria, Egypt. From Egypt, Pacifica sails across the Mediterranean for Rome (Civitavecchia) for a full day before arriving in the disembarkation port of Savona.
Costa's Pacifica is a new (2009) and large (950 feet and 3,000 passengers) cruise ship. Onboard are five restaurants ranging from elegant to casual, along with 13 bars and lounges. For activities, Pacifica has four swimming pools and four Jacuzzis, outdoor movie theater (shows under the stars) and a golf simulator. Noteworthy about the Pacifica is the variety of music playing throughout the ship during the cruise. At the end of the cruise, passengers can purchase the 29 soundtracks played on board on two CDs.
Costa Cruises
200 S. Park Road, Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33021
877-882-6782
costacruise.com
Join Nautica on a 14-night "Roman Revelations" cruise to seven countries surrounding the Mediterranean. Leave Barcelona, Spain, stopping for a full day in Malta before a day at sea en route to Crete. On the following day, spend a full day in port at Cairo and Port Said, Egypt. The next day, cruise to Ashdod (Jerusalem) and Haifa (Nazareth), Israel, for full days in each port. Travel to Cyprus for a full day in port before heading to Marmaris and Ephesus, Turkey. Nautica arrives the next day in its final port of Istanbul, Turkey.
Oceania's Nautica is a mid-size ship (593 feet), accommodating 684 passengers in an elegant, Tuscany décor. On board is a large heated swimming pool with three whirlpools, fully equipped fitness center and luxurious spa.
Oceania Cruises
8300 NW 33rd St., Suite 308
Miami, FL 33122
305-514-2300
oceaniacruises.com
