Royal Caribbean Ship of the Week for Europe: Voyager of the Seas
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This ship is a revolutionary marvel of naval engineering. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall, just for starters. How did we accommodate all of these innovative ideas? Simple. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Voyager of the Seas® became the world’s largest cruise ship when it entered service in November 1999. Innovations on this and other Voyager-class ships add up to more space for every guest, and include enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities. |
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| VOYAGER TAKES YOU TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND BEYOND! |
7-Night Classic Mediterranean
Now through November 2008
Barcelona, Spain • Villefranche (Nice), France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Naples, Capri, Italy • Palermo (Sicily), Italy • Barcelona, Spain |
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7-Night Mediterranean
May through November 2009
Barcelona, Spain • Naples, Capri, Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Villefranche (Nice),
France • Provence (Marseilles), France
Barcelona, Spain |
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11-Night Best of Europe
May 13, 2009
Southampton, England • Vigo, Spain • Lisbon, Portugal • Gibraltar, United Kingdom • Cagliari (Sardinia), Italy • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy • Villefranche (Nice), France • Barcelona, Spain |
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| FUN VOYAGER TRIVIA |
Maiden Voyage: November 21, 1999
Refurbished: May 2004
Passenger Capacity: 3,114
Godmother: Katarina Witt
Gross Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1020′
Max Beam: 156′
Draft: 29′
Cruising Speed: 23.7 knots |
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| OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO ON VOYAGER |
• Ice-skating rink
• Rock-climbing wall
• In-line skating
• Royal Promenade (open 24 hours)
• Johnny Rockets® ’50s-style restaurant
• Portofino Italian Restaurant
• Themed bars and lounges
• Casino RoyaleSM
• Golf simulators
• 9-hole miniature golf course
• Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
• Day Spa and Fitness Center
• Full-size basketball court
• And that’s just the beginning! |
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| DON’T FORGET TO EXPLORE THESE PORTS! |
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Villefranche (Nice), France
Villefranche is your gateway to the one-of-a-kind French Riviera, home to Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice. Shaded by jagged mountains touching deep blue shores, Villefranche offers sunny beaches, sophisticated resort cities, quaint red-roofed villages and spectacular views.
While Villefranche is lovely, it’s truly remarkable for what surrounds it. While you’re there, visit some of its better-known neighbors: Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. These jet-setters’ retreats are as remarkable for their beautiful beaches as the mansions and boutiques that surround them. |
• Explore the vaulted passageways and beautiful facade of Monaco’s Prince’s Palace and the Palace Square.
• Visit the 19th-century Monaco Cathedral, final resting place of the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly.
• Go shopping in Old Town in Nice, where you’ll find interesting shops and charming sidewalk cafes.
• Drive down the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, famous for its exclusive hotels and designer boutiques. |
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Palermo (Sicily), Italy
Palermo’s history is marked by the multitude of conquerors and subsequent cultures that settled there. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Romans, French Angevins, Spanish Aragonese, and even the Mafia are among those who have contributed to Palermo’s collective cultural history. The resulting cultural blend emanates from Palermo’s buildings, art, and people. From the Cappella Palatina with its stunning biblical mosaics and Arab-style stalactites and alveoli ceiling to the Quattro Canti, a city square in the heart of Palermo containing four seventeenth-century palaces, Palermo has played host to those seeking adventure for centuries. |
Just outside Palermo in the village of Corleone is the Museo Anti-Mafia. Corleone was home to the infamous Salvatore Riina, once Italy’s most wanted man for the atrocious acts he commandeered as the Mafia’s “boss of all bosses.” In Sicily, the Mafia is known as the Cosa Nostra, which translates to “our thing” or “this thing we have”. In the 60s and 70s, the Cosa Nostra’s main income came from protection rackets and ensuring that public contracts were kept within the “family”. The Museo Anti-Mafia’s exhibits depict the Mafia’s horrific deeds throughout history and helps people understand the dangers of organized crime. |
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