After a two-year interruption caused by the pandemic, "Round the World" cruises are now returning to normal, as demonstrated by the numerous departures this week.
The MSC Poesia and the MSC Magnifica are traveling with 4,200 passengers to visit 54 countries. The MSC Poesia's 117-day voyage will call at 53 ports in 33 countries. The ship will cross the Atlantic, transit the Panama Canal, and sail along the west coast of Central and North America before cruising the Pacific Ocean to Asia for an extended period. The MSC Magnifica's 119-day cruise, with 43 destinations in 24 countries, will circumnavigate South America after a transatlantic journey, cross the South Pacific, and continue through the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and, via the Suez Canal, return to the Mediterranean.
Brazilian chef Allan Vila Espejo will serve a menu aboard both ships. Meanwhile, internationally renowned Japanese-American chef Roy Yamaguchi and Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt will offer menus on the MSC Poesia, while Peruvian chef James Berckemeyer will present his menu aboard the MSC Magnifica.
The Costa Deliziosa will visit 52 destinations over 128 days, round trip to Trieste. The ship will travel from the Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula, sailing east to India and the Maldives, then south to Madagascar and South Africa, and across the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil. Heading south to Ushuaia, at the southern tip of Argentina, the Costa Deliziosa will then sail through the Beagle Channel and up the Pacific coast from Chile to Panama, visiting Central America and continuing to New York before returning to Europe.
Approximately 2,000 passengers from 40 countries have booked, with a predominance of French, Italian, German, Swiss, Spanish, and Austrian travelers. In-flight entertainment will be themed according to the destinations, such as "Bollywood Night," "Tropical Party," "Brazilian Party," and "Arabian Night.".
Holland America Line's Volendam and Zuiderdam set sail from Port Everglades on January 3. The Zuiderdam began its 128-day "great voyage around the world," while the Volendam embarked on its 74-day "great voyage to South America and Antarctica.".
Holland America Line officials welcomed passengers at the terminal, and both cruises will end in Port Everglades. They will travel more than 52,000 nautical miles, stopping in 43 countries.
