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GORGEOUS ISLES OF ITALY Monte Carlo -TO- Barcelona

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• Monte Carlo -TO- Barcelona Seven Seas Grandeur ™ Jul 11, 2024 11 Nights
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• Departs Jul 11 2024
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• Thu, Jul 11 Monte Carlo, Monaco
• Fri, Jul 12 Portofino, Italy
• Sat, Jul 13 Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy
• Sun, Jul 14 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
• Mon, Jul 15 Ajaccio (Corsica), France
• Tue, Jul 16 Olbia/Porto Cervo (Sardinia), Italy
• Wed, Jul 17 Sorrento/Capri, Italy
• Thu, Jul 18 Palermo (Sicily), Italy
• Fri, Jul 19 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
• Sat, Jul 20 Ibiza, Spain
• Sun, Jul 21 Valencia, Spain
• Mon, Jul 22 Barcelona, Spain

Monte Carlo, Monaco

• Date Jul 11
• Depart 11:00 PM

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• 2-FOR-1 All-Inclusive Fares
• FREE Roundtrip Business Class Air* on All Intercontinental Flights
• FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions
• FREE Unlimited Beverages, Including Fine Wines and Premium Spirits
• FREE Open Bars and Lounges Plus In-Suite Mini-Bar Replenished Daily
• FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities
• FREE Specialty Restaurants
• FREE 24-Hour Room Service
• FREE Transfers Between Airport and Ship*
• FREE Unlimited WiFi*
• FREE Valet Laundry Service*
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• PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE: FREE Personal Butler and more

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Veranda suite h.

• Suite Size 219 FT 2
• Balcony Size 88 FT 2
• Decks 6 & 7

Private Balcony

European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed

• Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
• 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower instead of bathtub
• Built-in Closet With Safe
• FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite *
• Luxurious Bath Amenities
• Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone

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Deluxe Veranda Suite G2

• Suite Size 253 FT 2
• Balcony Size 55-108 FT 2
• Decks 6, 7, 8 & 9

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Superior Suite F2

• Suite Size 332 FT 2
• Balcony Size 83-115 FT 2
• Decks 7, 8 & 9

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• 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom

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• Decks 7, 8, 9 & 10

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• Private Balcony - Among the Largest at Sea
• FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including: - FREE Ground Transfers - FREE Breakfast - FREE Porterage
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• Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

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• Balcony Size 237 FT 2
• Decks 7 & 8

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• Suite Size 655 FT 2
• Balcony Size 166-263 FT 2
• Decks 9, 10 & 12
• 1 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms

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• Balcony Size 277-916 FT 2
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• Suite Size 1064-1114 FT 2
• Balcony Size 831-994 FT 2
• Decks 8 & 9

2 Spacious Bedrooms with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed

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• Suite Size 3151 FT 2
• Balcony Size 1292 FT 2

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• Private Balcony - Among the Largest at Sea with custom-made Treesse Minipool
• 2 Spacious Bedrooms

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The refined 5-star Sofia Hotel offers bright guestrooms. Operating in Barcelona since 1975, this hotel features classic architecture and modern comforts.

Located in a commercial area with restaurants and a stadium, guests will see why Sofia Hotel is admired by many tourists. The vicinity of a subway station let you explore Barcelona Fira and Pedralbes Monastery with no difficulty.

There are shopping places, such as a mall and shops nearby.

Guests can enjoy fresh flavors of authentic meals at the a la carte restaurant. Finest drinks are offered in the café bar. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Restaurante Contraste and Neichel are about 150 meters from the property.

Palau Reial subway station is 5 minute walking distance from the hotel. El Prat De Llobregat airport can be reached within 20 minutes' drive.

Guests can avail of an elevator, parking and a gift shop as well as a meeting room, a business corner and a copier.

The hotel provides steam baths, Turkish bath and massage for guests to relax and rejuvenate. On-site fitness amenities include a gym and a fitness center.

GRAND HYATT BARCELONA (FORMERLY KNOWN HOTEL SOFIA BARCELONA)

PLAZA PIO XII, LES CORTIS

BARCELONA, SPAIN 08028

ph# +34 936 00 69 83

Standard Rate Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy. Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms .

Explore prominent landmarks and extraordinary cities that define Spain, many of them World Heritage sites, an experience that will leave you with a deeper historical and cultural perspective of the country.

NOTE: this program ends in Madrid therefore departing flights need to be booked out of the Madrid International Airport. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or for those who use a wheelchair, walker or scooter due to the amount of walking, many steps and cobbled surfaces.

After disembarking the cruise ship in Barcelona, you will enjoy a leisurely and immensely scenic drive to the Poblet Monastery. A 12th-century church stands at the center of this sacred World Heritage site, which features a fortified royal residence. While touring, you will learn about the monks’ lifestyle in the Middle Ages and the mountainous route that connects this Cisterian monastery to two others.

Continuing on to the nearby medieval village of Montblanc, you can expect to see its Gothic churches, the royal palace and the city’s 14th-century stone walls, more than half of which still exist. Free time follows, during which you can explore further. The centrally located Plaza Mayor is a great starting point for shopping and people-watching.

Afterwards, you will settle in for a relaxing drive to Zaragoza, the capital of the province that lies on the Ebro River. Upon arriving, you will check into the NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza or similar, where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the next two hours or so exploring Zaragoza, especially the Old Town. Its star attraction is the multi-domed Basilica of Pilar, an important pilgrimage site. According to local legend, the Virgin Mary gave Saint James a pillar made of jasper here and instructed him to build a church on the site. This last version of El Pilar, as it’s known locally, was constructed beginning in the late 17th century.

You will next visit the ancient town of Medinaceli, which in Arabic and means “City on the Hill.” The Romans founded the city and structures from that time still remain, the most famous being a stone arch built in the 2nd century. Other highlights include a 17th-century palace and a Gothic church built even earlier.

Following lunch, you will settle in for a relaxing drive to Madrid, where you will check into the Eurostar Madrid Tower or similar hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Toledo, a city so architecturally rich that Spain has declared it a national monument. UNESCO agreed and designated the historic center a World Heritage site, in part because three religions existed harmoniously here—Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

As you walk through this extraordinary city on the Tagus River, you will get a genuine feel for what life was like here in the Middle Ages. The historic city center is that atmospheric. The Toledo Cathedral is particularly impressive, as it is considered one of Europe’s greatest Gothic buildings. Built over nearly three centuries, starting in 1226, the cathedral contains a spectacular high altar and two painting by El Greco, the famed painter that lived in Toledo.

Another spectacular El Greco painting hangs in the Church of Santo Tomé, while the 13th-century Synagogue of Saint Mary the White is known for its Mudejar-style horseshoe arches. Be sure to notice these elaborately decorated arches as you browse the interior.

Lunch follows, after which you will proceed to Madrid. As an introduction to Spain’s vibrant capital, you will drive past key landmarks before starting an enlightening walking tour in Plaza Mayor. This grand arcaded square in the heart of the city offers wonderful options for shopping and dining nearby, as you may discover during free time.

By late afternoon, you will return to the hotel, where you will spend the evening with dinner on your own.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Segovia, a World Heritage site perhaps best known for its aqueduct that was probably constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Trajan. Until about 100 years ago, the aqueduct still carried water from the Frio River into Segovia 10 miles away.

The Alcazar is another landmark that is impossible to miss. Construction began in the 12th century and its fabulous fairy-tale style supposedly inspired the design of the Walt Disney castle in part. You will also spend time in Segovia’s walled upper town, whose cathedral is the last Gothic one built in Spain. It stands where Isabella I was proclaimed the Queen of Castile in 1474.

Following lunch in Segovia, you will drive to the 16th-century Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial on the outskirts of Madrid. It too is a World Heritage site and celebrated for its austere appearance, which influenced Spanish architecture for the next half century or so. As you wander through the interior, the guide will describe the building’s illustrious history, including how King Philip II conceived El Escorial as a funerary monument for his father.

After visiting, you will return to the hotel in Madrid, where you will spend the evening with dinner on your own.

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Madrid International Airport based on the departure of your flight. Luggage can be stored at the hotel for guests with flights that depart late in the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

8:45am Disembark in Barcelona and drive to Poblet

10:30am Visit the Poblet Monastery

11:30am Walking tour of Montblanc

1:00pm Lunch

3:00pm Transfer to Zaragoza

5:00pm Check into the NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza or similar hotel

AM Breakfast at the hotel

8:45am Begin touring Zaragoza

10:45am Transfer to Medinaceli

1:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

3:00pm Visit Medinaceli

5:00pm Transfer to Madrid

7:00pm Check-in at the hotel

Overnight at the Eurostar Madrid Tower or similar hotel

8:30am Drive to Toledo

10:00am Visit of Toledo

3:00pm Depart for Madrid

4:30pm Begin touring Madrid

6:00pm Return to the hotel

8:30am Depart for Segovia

10:00am Visit Segovia

12:30pm Lunch

2:00pm Depart for Escorial

3:00pm Arrive in Escorial

3:15pm Visit Escorial

5:30pm Return to the hotel

12:00pm Check out of the hotel

Transfer to Madrid International Airport based on the flight details provided

Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer.

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 5 of the program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure that the cruise line has their up-to-date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

If you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

If you have a late-departing flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that you may occupy the room until your departure. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

April: average temperature 12º C

May: average temperature 15º C

June: average temperature 20º C

September: average temperature 22º C

October: average temperature 15º C

November: average temperature 10º C

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, hats, flat comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection, umbrellas and cameras.

Electricity

220 volts. We recommend bringing your own travel convertor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Hotel addresses

NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza

Calle Joaquín Costa, 5, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain

Phone: + 34 976 22 19 01

Eurostar Madrid Tower

Paseo de la Castellana 259, B, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Phone: +34 913 34 27 00

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes

1 night at the NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza including breakfast or similar hotel (standard double room)

3 nights at the Eurostar Madrid Tower including breakfast or similar hotel (standard double room)

Lunches as indicated in the itinerary including 2 glasses of wine, mineral water, coffee

English-speaking tour escort

Luggage handling at hotels (maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person)

Entrance fees per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes

• Gratuities to drivers and guides

• Meals and beverages not listed in the program details

• Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

The detail attended to and the artistry displayed in every meal echoes the excellence achieved aboard Seven Seas Grandeur ™ . Our chefs will amaze you as they put their hearts and souls into creating each masterpiece of epicurean delight.

Daytime Enrichment

You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, and indulge in treats at afternoon tea.

Evening Entertainment

Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.

Spa & Fitness

Luxury travel is a holistic experience, one that reenergizes and restores the mind, body and spirit, leaving you with a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. Serene Spa & Wellness ™ invites you into a globally inspired, tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness, offering restorative treatments and services to soothe both the body and mind.

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The detail attended to and the artistry displayed in every meal echoes the excellence achieved aboard Seven Seas Splendor ™ . Our chefs will amaze you as they put their hearts and souls into creating each masterpiece of epicurean delight.

An absolute can’t-miss culinary experience aboard Seven Seas Splendor ®, Chartreuse conjures the foodie fantasy of discovering a chic, fine-dining restaurant while strolling the backstreets of Paris. Savor ‘new’ flavors to Chartreuse like frog legs in a garlic cream sauce with rutabaga or bite into the tender veal rack of loin with caramelized endive, grape chutney and the earthy tones of a walnut veal jus sauce.

Sitting and chatting with newfound friends over barista-made coffee has long been a favorite pastime for our guests. Aboard Seven Seas Splendor ® you can now do so in an expanded outdoor section. Our chic metropolitan café with an elegant interior of muted pastels and crisp whites now seamlessly transitions to trendy al fresco seating, where you can sit and chat with clear views of the shimmering sea.

At the heart of Seven Seas Splendor ® is Compass Rose, the largest specialty restaurant across our fleet. This sophisticated venue, exquisite with chandeliers and bold Versace dinnerware, offers a multitude of choices to customize your meal. Savor a favorite like Chateaubriand Beef Tenderloin with a delicious red wine grain mustard sauce or an entirely new dish like the Malaysian-style braised beef short rib with curry sauce and Jasmine rice.

• La Veranda Begin your day with breakfast at La Veranda and you’ll forever believe it really is the most important meal of the day. Take in gorgeous ocean views from quiet alcoves jutting out over an iridescent sea while savoring made-to-order omelets and other specialties. Late risers can tuck into enhanced lunch buffets indoors or al fresco on a shaded, open-air deck. Lunches feature a variety of delectable selections, including hot carving stations.
• Pacific Rim Discover and devour Pan-Asian culinary traditions. Featuring intricate architectural details, wood carvings and an immense art installation of a mythical dragon, Pacific Rim will delight with a perfect balance of flavors and Zen-like ambiance. The menu brings life to rich culinary traditions, from the enhanced smoking presentation of dry ice sashimi and the sweet and spicy medley of sauces with a re-imagined duck spring roll.
• Pool Grill Voyaging to the world’s most beautiful destinations means taking in spectacular landscapes, and the Pool Grill allows you to pair panoramic views with tasty lunches and casual dinners. Food tastes better when dining al fresco and gazing upon a Mediterranean harbor, Norwegian fjord, or Brazilian coastline. Indulge in regional barbecues or freshly grilled fish of the day and treat yourself to perfect milkshakes and hand-dipped ice cream desserts.
• Prime 7 A handsome décor of glass, metal and marble will conjure images of walking a red carpet as you enter Prime 7, but you’ll save the accolades for the cuisine, which elevates classic American fare to new heights. The mouthwatering prime New York strip, porterhouse and succulent filet mignon are always aged perfectly and cooked as you like, while orange-pomegranate and tamarind-whiskey sauces redefine classic dishes like scallops and smoked salmon.
• Sette Mari at La Veranda Wherever you’re voyaging, you’ll never be far from enjoying perfectly prepared Italian dishes in stunning, over-water alcoves. Choose from authentic Italian specialties inspired by family recipes that span generations, or opt for something with a modern twist like a spice-crusted tuna steak with braised endive, polenta and salmoriglio. Savor it all with a perfectly paired Tuscan wine as you watch stars shine on the ocean below.

Join us for an evening of unforgettable acoustic covers and innovative reimaginations of Broadway hits, old and new. Including unique stories behind the creation of these hit musicals, this concert-style review will allow you to experience the best of Broadway in a whole new way. Don't miss out on this unique performance you won't find anywhere else.

A foray into iconic music spanning multiple generations, Icons delivers a marvelous sampling of hits featuring beloved headliners like Adele, The Pointer Sisters, Hall & Oates and more.

An energetic and enthralling experience, Ignite the Night will invite you into a world that feels reminiscent of modern classics like American Idol and Dancing with the Stars , with the excitement of something new.

An adventure into seafaring legends, Marauder's Ball sails into excitement with a marvelous mix of modern musical performances and folkloric sea shanties. Prepare to be swept away on a high seas journey you won't soon forget.

A celebration of the Tango, Pasión reflects the vibrant heart of this iconic dance through a performance accompanied with an interplay of modern hits and dynamic vignettes.

You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.

• Atrium Often described as the crossroads of the ship, our Atrium is an inspiring testament to the grandeur of luxury ocean travel. A cascading stairwell makes it a natural gathering place for guests, and on Seven Seas Splendor® it opens upon Compass Rose, our signature restaurant, to create a dazzling foyer. You’ll surely find yourself in the Atrium many times throughout your voyage, surrounded by magnificent art pieces and a dazzling chandelier.
• Bocce Court The originators of bocce ball 7,000 years ago couldn’t have imagined their simple game being played high atop a glorious ocean liner... but you’ll be able to do more than imagine while playing it onboard Seven Seas Splendor®. Bocce ball – also known as Italian lawn bowling – is played with a pallina and 8 larger balls, all of course provided.
• Card Room The beautifully decorated space is an inviting and tranquil oasis for friendly competition. Gather your favorite teammates for a lively afternoon or evening of board games, enjoy a social game of Bridge or participate in an ACBL Tournament on select voyages.
• Culinary Arts Kitchen No ordinary shipboard cooking class, our Culinary Arts Kitchen will make you believe you’ve stumbled into one of the world’s prestigious cooking schools. An impressive 18 individual cooking stations sit atop three long, curved rows with white quartzite countertops and stainless steel accents, a formidable array you’ll put to good use preparing a variety of exquisite dishes that will amaze friends and family back home.
• Destination Services Whether it’s a tour from our FREE Unlimited Shore Excursion menu or a unique, small-group Regent Choice Shore Excursion, Destination Services on is the place for you to arrange onshore activities. Our helpful office staff can also assist with tailor-made pre-and post-cruise programs, from a simple stay in a luxurious hotel to a 3-night extension that includes private tours of coveted destinations.
• General Manager Accountability is a critical aspect of providing you with an unrivalled experience on Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. As a guest you’ll always know where to find our General Manager, whose sole responsibility is making sure things are running as they should – and that includes providing you with superior customer service.
• Golf Net The glorious ocean vistas you’ll admire every day won’t necessarily have you thinking of golf course fairways, but if you find yourself wishing you could be practicing your fairway swing, head to our Golf Net. All the clubs and golf balls you need are available. Who knows? Maybe you’ll return home from your voyage with a few kinks worked out of your golf swing...
• INFINITY-EDGE PLUNGE POOL Surrounded by an inviting teak-deck terrace filled with plush, partially covered lounge chairs, our refreshing Infinity-Edge Plunge Pool is a perfect place to soak and take in dramatic views, as the pool contours to the stern of the ship.
• Paddle Tennis Court One look at our Paddle Tennis Court and you’ll know it’s a place of serious competition. All the equipment you need is nearby, the court is completely screened and the surface is immaculate. Whether you find yourself in a tense match or something more leisurely, you and your fellow players will be enjoying fresh ocean air and fantastic views from high atop your ship.
• Pool Bar When you envision the type of activity you’re only likely to do while on vacation, sipping a frozen drink at a pool bar onboard a glorious cruise ship is probably near the top of the list. You can tick that box at our Pool Bar, where you and new friends can enjoy leisurely conversation over cocktails and frozen drinks in a delightfully relaxed atmosphere.
• Pool Deck If it’s a day by the pool you desire, our Pool Deck is one of the most elegant at sea. Outfitted in teak accents, it features a lavish pool and two whirlpools in a blissful setting. Lounge the day away under the warm sun or read a book in a shady nook with an amiable and dedicated crew on-hand to bring refreshing beverages and plush towels.
• Putting Green While the Golf Net is meant to help you improve your fairway swing, our Putting Greens are less about self-improvement than group fun as your ship travels from one destination to another. A popular pastime is gathering friends after an afternoon cocktail and heading to the top deck of Seven Seas Splendor® for a spirited competition as twilight approaches and a delicious dinner in one of our stellar restaurants looms.
• Shuffleboard This isn’t the sleepy version of shuffleboard. From high atop Seven Seas Splendor®, you’ll be enchanted by ocean vistas stretching horizon to horizon as you engage in a game that dates back to 15th-century England. All equipment is well-maintained and available for use – all you have to do is bring a team, or perhaps join one in need of a player.
• Sports Deck You may visit our Sports Deck after a relaxing visit to Serene Spa & Wellness™ to jog a few laps around our track or practice your fairway golf swing. Then again, you could head up to Deck 12 after an afternoon cocktail to take on new friends in games of bocce ball or paddle tennis. Whatever you do, you’ll enjoy the freshest ocean air and vistas you’ll never forget.
• The Study In an atmosphere that’s reminiscent of a personal library in an elegant, stately home, Regent Suite guests may gather in The Study to privately dine on meals from the adjacent Chartreuse and Prime 7 restaurants. Such an exclusive opportunity further establishes the Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor® as the pre-eminent luxury accommodation on the high seas.
• The Casino Inspired by the iconic gaming halls of Las Vegas and Monte Carlo, our Casino is an elegant and exciting destination unto itself. Whether you’re a player or spectator, the excitement is contagious, the drinks are delightful and the staff is welcoming. Challenge friends to poker and blackjack or cheer on your number at the roulette wheel. Find your way to our Casino through stylish glass doors – and may Lady Luck treat you kindly.

This guest favorite is many things: a hallmark, a much-loved hideaway, an elegant gathering place for good conversation and bonhomie. Aboard  Seven Seas Splendor ® it’s also a modern space with oversize leather armchairs and signature works of art placed tastefully throughout. Stop in and test the conversational waters over a fine cigar or fine cognac, both available for purchase. As you would guess, smoking is permitted here.

• Constellation Theater Plush seating and pleasing sightlines make every seat a great seat in our state-of-the-art show hall. Stretching two decks, the Constellation Theater boasts lavishly staged, high-energy shows created and produced by our own team of Broadway choreographers and directors. Sit in comfort or get up and dance to stories brimming with romance, intrigue, singalongs – even a tear-jerking tribute to the days of disco.
• Meridian Lounge Elegantly appointed and comfortably furnished, this sleek lounge is a showstopper, with an expansive bar serving your favorite cocktails. Warm lighting and sophisticated ambiance are integral to its charm, but its vibe is the intangible draw. Meet for a drink before a show at the Constellation Theater or to continue your unforgettable evening with performances by resident musicians afterwards.
• Observation Lounge Our fleet abounds with spectacular suites, restaurants, and lounges, but the Observation Lounge on Seven Seas Splendor® is truly magical. It offers staggering views as the ship enters and leaves ports of call, but its interior is lush with upholsteries inspired by the fluidity of flower petals, giving it the feel of a sunlit English garden. At night, a whimsical chandelier and hand-painted glass screens work in tandem with a cocktail pianist to perfect the scene.
• Splendor Lounge A magical place to laugh and unwind. Enjoy signature cocktails in a space designed to arouse the senses, from soulful sounds floating on ocean breezes to plush chairs cradling you in comfort to a lounge so spectacularly designed it will dazzle from every angle. What better way to prepare for a delicious dinner than chatting with fellow guests while musicians perform on an intimate stage beneath a grand proscenium?
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Churchill Remembered on the Hillsdale College Cruise (1): Yorkshire, 1914

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Shelling York­shire, 1914: “Nat­u­ral­ly there was much indig­na­tion at the fail­ure of the Navy to pre­vent, or at least to avenge, such an attack upon our shores. What was the Admi­ral­ty doing? Were they all asleep?… We had to bear in silence the cen­sures of our countrymen.”

Britain’s East Coast: Churchill Connections, June 1st to 3rd

The 2019 Hills­dale Col­lege Cruise around Britain offered a unique oppor­tu­ni­ty to recall the Churchill saga by pass­ing or vis­it­ing key places, start­ing with Eng­lish Chan­nel and North Sea venues from Southamp­ton to York­shire to Edin­burgh. These venues shaped and affect­ed Churchill’s thought and engaged his pen.

In this series of posts we high­light the York­shire coast, shelled by Ger­many in Decem­ber 1914. Then Scapa Flow and Loch Ewe, where Churchill—First Lord again, twen­ty-five years later—visited the Grand Fleet in 1939. Final­ly Port­land, from which Churchill, First Lord of the Admi­ral­ty, sent the entire British fleet to its war sta­tion in July 1914. The three loca­tions illus­trate and inform on Churchill’s words and actions in defense of liberty.

Southampton (June 1st)

Win­ston Churchill’s par­ents met at the Cowes Regat­ta, Isle of Wight, in  1873. Island venues grand and small include Queen Victoria’s beloved Osborne House ; and the Ever­est house in Vent­nor, where young Win­ston wit­nessed the sink­ing of the Eury­dice in 1880. Vis­i­tors to the south of Eng­land will find sev­er­al days worth of Churchill explo­ration on the Isle, and may recall a notable event off Port­land in July 1914 (see part 3 in this series).

English Channel and North Sea (June 2nd)

This year marks, with suit­able cer­e­mo­ny, the 75th Anniver­sary of Oper­a­tion Over­lord , the inva­sion of France, on D-Day , 6 June 1944. On the Hills­dale cruise, one of my lec­ture top­ics is the myth that Churchill opposed D-Day. Accord­ing to one film, his resis­tance last­ed vir­tu­al­ly until the ships sailed. This is the sort of non­sense up with which we shall not put.

Far­ther along we pass the Cinque Ports , Hast­ings, Rye (New Rom­ney), Hythe, Dover and Sand­wich. Churchill held the ancient and hon­orary title Lord War­den of the Cinque Ports , from 1941 to his death. (His suc­ces­sor was Queen Eliz­a­beth the Queen Moth­er .) Among oth­er things, the Lord War­den was enti­tled to and respon­si­ble for all whales washed up along this sec­tion of coast. The prospect quite alarmed Churchill, who thought he might be required to remove the carcasses!

Kent and Norfolk

Folke­stone, Kent marked the far­thest extent of World War II cross-chan­nel shelling (1943). At near­by Dover Cas­tle Admi­ral Bertram Ram­say fixed his head­quar­ters for Oper­a­tion Dynamo, the Dunkirk Evac­u­a­tion (1940). Broad­stairs, Kent, was for a time Field Mar­shal Montgomery’s head­quar­ters. It was also where lit­tle Marigold, the Churchills’ fourth child, died of sep­ticemia at the age of 2 1/2 in 1921.

The Churchills hol­i­dayed at Pear Tree Cot­tage, Over­strand, Nor­folk as war clouds gath­ered in July 1914 . Win­ston was hasti­ly recalled to Lon­don, and soon after sent for his fam­i­ly. Fears rose of a Ger­man attack on the Nor­folk or York­shire coasts. Sure enough, Ger­man cruis­ers shelled Scar­bor­ough, Whit­by and Hartle­pool, spurring Churchill to action (Decem­ber 1914). To  his dis­ap­point­ment, a deci­sive encounter did not mate­ri­al­ize (see below). In Jan­u­ary 1915 came anoth­er incon­clu­sive naval con­fronta­tion, the Bat­tle of the Dog­ger Bank.

Edinburgh (June 3rd)

Approach­ing Edin­burgh along the coast of East Loth­i­an, we pass Dirleton. Here was the Scot­tish home of Prime Min­is­ter H.H. Asquith, who offered young Win­ston the Admi­ral­ty in 1911. Edin­burgh is home to the retired Roy­al Yacht HMY Bri­tan­nia , the Scot­tish Nation­al War Muse­um , and numer­ous oth­er Churchillian venues.

Leav­ing Edin­burgh is the Firth of Forth fleet anchor­age. Here Admi­ral David Beat­ty on his flag­ship watched the proud Ger­man High Seas Fleet sail in to anchor and sur­ren­der at the end of World War I. Here too, in 1919, the Ger­man crews opened their ships’ sea­cocks and simul­ta­ne­ous­ly scut­tled their fleet in a brave act of defiance.

Remembering Yorkshire, December 1914: The Perils of Silence

British Intel­li­gence had known that Ger­man ships had sailed from their home ports two days ear­li­er. But the Roy­al Navy had to patrol 500 miles of coast­line, where­as the ene­my could strike where it wished. The Ger­mans opt­ed for York­shire. Upon hear­ing of the Ger­man action, Churchill despatched a British squadron, led by Admi­ral Beat­ty in HMS  Lion . As the British arrived, the Ger­man ships retired at flank speed for home, avoid­ing a deci­sive engage­ment. In The World Cri­sis, Churchill regret­ted how lit­tle the pub­lic knew. The Admi­ral­ty could only issue a vague communiqué….

This morn­ing a Ger­man cruis­er force made a demon­stra­tion upon the York­shire coast, in the course of which they shelled Hartle­pool, Whit­by, and Scar­bor­ough. A num­ber of their fastest ships were employed for this pur­pose, and they remained about an hour on the coast. They were engaged by the patrol ves­sels on the spot…. Sight­ed by British ves­sels, the Ger­mans retired at full speed, and, favoured by the mist, suc­ceed­ed in mak­ing good their escape. The loss­es on both sides are small, but full reports have not yet been received….

Public Opprobrium

Out­rage in York­shire fell hard against Churchill, who vowed to force the Ger­mans back out if he had to dig them out “like rats in a hole.” This proved an ill-judged remark. For the entire course of the war, the High Seas Fleet nev­er massed for a cli­mac­tic bat­tle, near York­shire or any­where else. His ene­mies often flung Churchill’s words back at him in deri­sion. Lat­er, Churchill expressed his frus­tra­tion in The World Crisis:

Nat­u­ral­ly there was much indig­na­tion at the fail­ure of the Navy to pre­vent, or at least to avenge, such an attack upon our shores. What was the Admi­ral­ty doing? Were they all asleep?… We had to bear in silence the cen­sures of our countrymen….

One com­fort we had…. The sources of infor­ma­tion upon which we relied were trust­wor­thy. Next time we might at least have aver­age vis­i­bil­i­ty. But would there be a next time? … On the oth­er hand, the exul­ta­tion of Ger­many at the hat­ed Eng­lish towns being actu­al­ly made to feel for the first time the real lash of war might encour­age a sec­ond attempt. Even the indig­na­tion of our own news­pa­pers had a val­ue for this pur­pose. One could only hope for the best. Mean­while British naval plans and secrets remained wrapped in impen­e­tra­ble silence.

Con­tin­ued in part 2…

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Passages trip to Israel returns for the first time since 2019

Hillsdale’s annual Passages Israel trip resumes this winter after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Students are invited to apply to visit Israel from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6. The trip has room for only 21 Hillsdale students, rather than the usual 40. Each student must have a passport and a COVID-19 vaccination record to join the trip. 

Assistant Professor of Religion Don Westblade, one of the trip’s organizers, said he’s already had students ask him what they need to do to qualify.

“One of the main things we’re looking for is past investment of your life in interest in things in the Middle East,” Westblade said. “So we’re more prone to send somebody who’s studied Middle Eastern history or taken Hebrew or done the Old Testament class or something that shows, ‘I’m really interested in this and I’m not just doing this because I would like a cheap trip.’”

This year’s group will be the sixth the college has taken with Passages Israel. Passages’ mission focuses on bringing “Christian students on life-changing trips to the Holy Land,” according to its website, passagesisrael.org. The itinerary will include lectures from local experts, various representatives of different religious faiths, speakers from the legislature of Israel, and more. 

Students will pay $880 out of pocket, and $200 will be returned to them after they complete the pre- and post-trip assignments. Students must arrange their own transportation to the airport where the group will meet and fly to Israel. 

Currently, there is no application or deadline, but updated information will be posted in the Student Activities Office newsletter as it is made available.

Professor of History Paul Rahe was one of the organizers for the first Passages trip Hillsdale took.

“The provost called me up. I was one of maybe two faculty members who’d ever been to Israel, and he persuaded me and Don Westblade to sort of pull the thing together,” Rahe said. “I sent an email blast out — ‘chance of a lifetime,’ real hard sales pitch.

Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English David Whalen, the provost at the time, told Rahe he didn’t expect more than 10 students to apply. Rahe and Westblade received 250 applications. 

Rahe said he suspected that after being home for three weeks after Christmas, students would jump at the chance to get away from home before returning to school. Since students are so busy in the summer working, he said, it’s more difficult for them to take 10 days off then.

“My thought was, ‘I bet they’ll jump at this,’ because for our students, this is the perfect time,” Rahe said. “The guy who ran it called me and said, ‘Are you going to be able to fill a bus?’ I said we have 250 applications. He said, ‘Oh, take another bus!’” 

Eighty students traveled to Israel that first year, and two faculty or staff members have joined the group each year. 

Josiah Leinbach ’20 attended the trip in December 2019 and was impressed by the wisdom faculty had to share on the trip.

“The whole experience was absolutely unmatched,” he said. “You had Dr. Kalthoff and Dr. Bart both giving great devotional insight at the various sites where we went, as well as historical background. Our tour guide was absolutely phenomenal and able to give a whole lot of great light and context across the whole time period.”

Leinbach’s advice for students preparing for the trip is simple: Read the Bible a lot, particularly the Old Testament.

“Really familiarize yourself with the text of the Old Testament narrative, understand the prophets, try and really grapple with those things,” Leinbach said. “Not only will it make so much of the New Testament make sense, but it will also give you a greater appreciation for where you are.”

Associate Professor of English Patricia Bart said she finds the visit to the Garden of Gethsemane the most memorable. 

“You spend 45 minutes not saying anything,” Bart said. “You don’t know if it’s the exact place, but it is an olive garden, and it’s right on that hill, so Jesus was there within roughly that vicinity. And you’re actually seeing something like what it would have looked like.”

Bart advised students to make their application essays thoughtful and substantive. GPAs, leadership roles, and involvement on campus will also be taken into consideration. 

She also encourages studying some Hebrew before leaving on the trip.

“I strongly urge people to at least dabble in modern Hebrew,” Bart said. “Students can contact me, and I’ll give them all these materials I have and use.”

Bart said she enjoys experiencing the trip with both students she’s had in class and those she’s never met before. 

“That’s my first thing that I’ve shared with them. We come back and then they take my classes, so that’s a really nice synergy,” Bart said. “It really speaks to the way in which Hillsdale is a Christian College. We’re very open to each other. Nobody’s forcing anything on anybody, and yet we’re free to be who we are.”

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Hillsdale’s Mission and the Politics of Freedom

Larry P. Arnn | November 2023

Hillsdale has always been broadly partisan on behalf of freedom. Indeed we are required by the College’s charter document, written in 1844, to offer “sound learning” of the kind needed to preserve the blessings of “civil and religious liberty and intelligent piety in the land.” In the early decades of Hillsdale’s history, that meant opposing slavery. In recent decades, it has meant opposing the centralization of comprehensive power that corrodes our Constitution and undermines our American way of life.

Why the CIA No Longer Works—and How to Fix It

Charles S. Faddis | October 2023

CIA Recruiters no longer focus on the key psychological traits critical to success in the world of spying. They look at academic degrees, existing levels of language proficiency, and increasingly at things like skin color and sexual orientation. Training has been softened and is increasingly formbook in nature. We act as if anyone can be taught to conduct espionage—as if this is no longer an arcane craft to be practiced by a select group of unique people.

Inside the Transgender Empire

Christopher F. Rufo | September 2023

This is the great project of the transgender movement: to abolish the distinctions of man and woman, to transcend the limitations established by God and nature, and to connect the personal struggle of trans individuals to the political struggle to transform society in a radical way.

Imperialism: Lessons From History

Victor Davis Hanson | July/August 2023

Some suggest today that America is behaving imperialistically—we do, after all, have some 600 military bases around the world. So it is worth recalling some historical examples of imperialism to understand what the idea entails.

The Most Important Decision in Life

Bishop Robert Barron | June 2023

2023 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The story of Elijah and the priests of Baal is much more than a jingoistic story of “my God is bigger than your god.” It is a rich presentation of the dynamics of true and false worship. The altar erected to Baal stands for all the ways in which we order the infinite longing of our hearts to something less than God. When we do this, the fire never falls, because merely worldly things cannot satisfy our hungry souls.

Thinking Smartly About Climate Change

Bjorn Lomborg | April/May 2023

The annual number of hurricanes that make landfall in the U.S. since 1900 is slightly declining, not increasing. The same is true for major hurricanes (category three and above) hitting the U.S. We see the same thing if we look at world data for total hurricane energy in the satellite era, 1980-2022. In fact, 2022 was the second lowest recorded year. Did you hear that reported anywhere? No, because it doesn’t fit the dominant narrative.

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