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! Spring 2023: Asian, African, and European Exploration

Spring 2023
Asian, African, and European Exploration

Voyage Overview "

Voyage Announcements "

SEMESTERATSEA

DISEMBARK
Bremerhaven,
Germany
Dubrovnik,
Barcelona,8 Croatia
Spain
5Limassol,
Cyprus
Lisbon. Piraeus. EMBARK
Por tugal Dubai.UnitedArabEmirates
Greece
Casablanca,
Morocco 2Mumbai.
India

Agaba,
Jordan

(3 Mombasa.
Kenya

SPRING2023
VOYAGE

January5-April20,2023

Embark Jan 5
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jan 12 - Jan 17

India
Mumbai

As one of the most populous nations in

the world, India is bustling with a
vibrant culture influenced by a variety of
religions, including Hinduism, Jainism,
Buddhism, and Sikhism. Semester at Sea

India ports of call in India include Cochin and

Mumbai. Field program options include
multi-day trips to Mumbai, the Taj
Mahal, New Delhi, and more. Highlights
include exploring the Taj Mahal, one of
the world’s seven wonders, or traveling
to the holy city of Varanasi on the
Ganges River. Get a taste of how 70% of
Indians live by visiting the rural,
traditional Chendamangalam village.

Jan 26 - Jan 31

Kenya
Mombasa

When it comes to wildlife destinations,

Kenya is hard to beat. Between parks,
reserves, and private conservations,
Kenya is home to some of the most
diverse wildlife populations on the
planet. Semester at Sea ports of call in
Kenya include Mombasa. Highlights Kenya
include visiting the grassy plains of
Amboseli National Park where elephants
silhouette Mount Kilimanjaro among
other animals such as giraffes, zebras,
hippos, lions, cheetahs, and more.
Students also have the chance to see Lake
Turkana, a UNESCO world heritage site
recognized for holding ancient artifacts
from the oldest humans found to date.

Feb 12 - Feb 16

Jordan
Aqaba

Jordan, centered in the heart of the

middle east is a peaceful and stable
country that warmly welcomes visitors.
With countless treasures from Petra to
the Dead Sea to ancient Roman ruins,
there are countless places to explore.
Jordan is a young state that occupies an
ancient land, one that bears the traces of

Jordan many civilizations. Separated from

ancient Palestine by the Jordan River, the
region played a prominent role in biblical
history. Jordan is an integral part of the
Arab world and thus shares a cultural
tradition common to the region. Semester
at Sea ports of call in Jordan include
Aqaba. Highlights include visiting one of
the 7 New Wonders of the World, the
Red Rose City, otherwise known as Petra.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is
well known for its rock-cut architecture
and water conduit system.

Feb 18 - Feb 18

Suez Canal Transit

Suez Canal Transit

The Suez Canal is one of the most

important waterways in the world,
separating the African continent from
Asia. This artificial sea-level waterway
provides the shortest maritime route
Suez Canal Transit
between the east and the west due to its
unique geographical location. This
transit canal runs north-south across the
Isthmus of Suez in Egypt and connects
the Mediterranean and the Red seas and
extends 193 km (120 miles) between Port
Said (Būr Saʿīd) in the north and Suez in
the south.

Feb 21 - Feb 24

Cyprus
Limassol

Known for having the cleanest beaches

in Europe with year-round blue skies,
Cyprus is an island in the eastern
Mediterranean Sea renowned since
ancient times for its mineral wealth,
superb wines, and produce. Today
Cyprus Cyprus is a popular tourist destination
for visitors to experience their laidback
lifestyle and welcoming people. Semester
at Sea ports of call in Cyprus include
Limassol. Field program options include
creating clay art with a local potter as
well as exploring ancient archaeological
sites in Kourion. Highlights include
exploring the Byzantine cultural heritage
in the Troodos Mountain region.

Mar 2 - Mar 6

Greece
Piraeus

With more ancient sites than any other

country in Europe, Greece is an
archaeological treasure. Philosophers
and theologians have long been drawn
here to explore the roots of modern
Greece
thought. Semester at Sea ports of call in
Greece include Piraeus. Field program
options include exploring ancient ruins
in Athens and visiting UNESCO world
heritage sites in Meteora. Highlights
include overnight trips to the Greek
Islands with their vibrant blue waters
and rugged beauty.

Mar 11 - Mar 15

Croatia
Dubrovnik

Along the Adriatic Sea runs miles of

Croatia's strikingly beautiful landscape.
This along with 1,200 islands and 2,500
hours of sun a year makes this country a
perfect destination for exploring
stunning nature. Many medieval towns
are also to be found in abundance

Croatia making this a hallmark of the

Mediterranean. Dubrovnik itself is an
enchanting pedestrian city known for its
intact city wall and towers; historic
churches and museums. Semester at Sea
ports of call in Croatia include
Dubrovnik. Field Program options
include exploring ancient cities and
joining a countryside cooking class.
Highlights include swimming in clear
waters and abundant marine life make
snorkeling a popular activity.

Mar 22 - Mar 26

Spain
Barcelona

Spain’s diverse landscape, architecture,

art, and cuisine make the country rich in
culture and charm. Semester at Sea ports
of call in Spain include Barcelona,
Valencia and La Coruna. Field program
Spain
options include explorations of the art,
culture, and architecture of the two
diverse regions. Highlights include
overnight trips to Sevilla, Granada, and
Madrid, with opportunities to explore
the cathedrals, gardens, palaces, and
other cultural sites that reflect Spain's
Moorish and Islamic heritage.

Apr 1 - Apr 6

Morocco
Casablanca

The Kingdom of Morocco is an

immensely rich cultural center point of
north-western Africa. The port of
Casablanca, established in the 20th
century, is a busy metropolis and home
to the Hassan II Mosque, the second
largest in the world after Mecca. This
enormous structure, resting at the edge
Morocco of the Atlantic Ocean, was built by 30,000
workers over a period of five years,
officially opening in 1993. Semester at
Sea ports of call in Morocco include
Casablanca. Field program options
include multi-day trips to the Sahara
Desert where students can ride camels to
their campsite and sleep under the stars.
Highlights include visiting Chefchaouen,
otherwise known as the blue city and
eating popular Moroccan dishes such as
couscous, tagine, and mint tea.

Apr 9 - Apr 13

Portugal
Lisbon

Emerging as one of Europe’s unsung

destinations, Portugal is an energetic and
vibrant country with a centuries-long
history. Semester at Sea ports of call in
Portugal include Lisbon. Field program Portugal
options include exploring the city by Tuk
Tuk along with taking in Lisbon’s street
art. Highlights include taking a
Portuguese cooking class or taking an
overnight trip to southern Portugal
where you can kayak along natural
waterways.

Disembark Apr 20
Bremerhaven, Germany

Diversion Ports
Over our 57 year history, we’ve learned that itineraries are subject to adjustment. More than half of our
voyages have required some deviation from the planned itinerary. The need to change an itinerary
prior to and/or during a voyage can arise due to a number of factors: weather, political unrest, and
other health and safety considerations. Should there be a need to adjust our published plans, we have
identified potential Diversion Ports in each region of our expected travel. These ports are selected based
on a number of factors including safety, educational value, and accessibility. While we don’t intend to
visit these locations, should the need arise, we’ve made arrangements to allow us to travel to these
ports. Again, these Diversion Ports simply serve as a back-up should anything prevent us from
traveling to our planned itinerary.

Spring 2023 Diversion Ports

Muscat, Oman
Seychelles
Safaga, Egypt
Thessaloniki, Greece
Civitavecchia, Italy
Marseille, France
Valencia, Spain
Funchal, Madeira
Bordeaux, France
Brest, France

Other ports may be added as required. Just as our world is dynamic, this list of potential ports is also
subject to change. Every destination must pass a comprehensive health and safety assessment,
regardless of being a planned or diversion port.

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