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Times Journeys with Insight Cruises. Visit Croatia, Albania, Crete, Sicily and Malta.

ADRIATIC SEA & E. MEDITERRANEAN  •  APRIL 30th – MAY 12th, 2018

ANCIENT ISLANDS … CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Three sunny, scenic Mediterranean isles, three ancient crossroads: Coincidence? Experience why successive waves of peoples and civilizations have washed over these shores, each adding elements to regional culture. Cruise deep blue waters aboard Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam as you hear from New York Times journalists and experts on the topics that compel your attention today.

Explore the legacy of the Minoans of Crete, the megalith builders of Malta, and the ancestral Sicilians. Experience the beauty of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast; unpolished yet warmly hospitable Albania; the Greek Isle delight of Mykonos, the layered history and wild beauty of Sicily, the artistic tradition and foods of Naples, and the visual riches of Venice and Rome. While at sea, enjoy extensive seminars and exclusive receptions with journalists and experts to have a deeper understanding of U.S. domestic and foreign affairs accompanied by unquenchable Mediterranean memories.

PRICING & GENERAL INFO.

Cruise prices vary from $3,969 for an Interior Stateroom to $7,579 for a Neptune Suite, per person (pp) based on double occupancy. For detailed info and pictures of our ship, please visit the CABIN & SHIP INFO tab. For the cruise itinerary please review our SCHEDULE and/or MAP. Add’l pp fees: gov’t taxes and fees ($139), non-refundable booking service fee ($250), cruiseline gratuities (about $15 per day), and Tour Leader gratuities ($10 per day). All prices and fees are detailed on the PRICING & TERMS tab. Use our PRICING CALCULATOR for a quick price quote.

WEATHER

ALL ABOUT HAL SHORE EXCURSIONS

Enjoy Adriatic and Aegean waters and the Mediterranean's vibrant cultures when you travel on Times Journeys cruise conference #12 with The New York Times and Insight Cruises. Ports of call include Venice, Italy; Split, Croatia; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Sarande, Albania; Katakolon, Greece; Souda (Crete), Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Valletta, Malta; Mgarr Victoria), Malta; Palermo (Sicily), Italy; Naples, Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. tag. tag. tag. tag. tag. tag.

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