Nancy and Carrie just returned from the Celebrity President’s Cruise onboard the Celebrity APEX. During a cruise Q+A Celebrity President Laura Hodges Bethge walked the guests through the cruise line’s plans for European river cruising. The first ships won’t be in the water until 2027 but plans are in to aggressively expand the fleet with four more ships in 2028 and an additional four in 2028. Eventually, Laura said that all of the major rivers will have a Celebrity presence.

Memorial Day travel specials are beginning to arrive. For example: AmaWaterways has reduced deposits by 50% to $200 per person on river cruises and $600 p/p in Egypt. Atlas Ocean Voyages has savings up to 30% on its exploration cruises, including to Antarctica. Holland America has 35% off most fares plus shipboard credit. Celebrity Cruises announced exclusive Senior Savings on select Caribbean cruise for this summer. And the list goes on. Give us a call at 804-557-3006. Let’s find you the perfect deal.

Congratulations to our friends at AmaWaterways. Later this month Ama will launch its new 7-night cruises on the Magdalena River in Columbia between Barranquilla and Cartagena. Two different itineraries are available that explore the soul and spirit of Columbia. Both feature the option of adding three nights pre-cruise at Medellin or three-nights post cruise in Panama or both. For a limited time the new cruises are being offered with up to 20% off. Please give us at Go Bucket List Travel a call at 804-557-3006 for more details

Cruise Ships and Tourists Return to Santorini

The cruise ships and tourists have begun to return to Santorini, Greece after a several month break following earth tremors and a general evacuation. According to the Greece Tourist Minister, all of the island’s “tourism and essential infrastructure” are now functioning normally and residents are returning.

In April and May the following popular cruise ships are scheduled to visit to this lovely island:

Celebrity: Ascent, Equinox and Infinity

National Geographic: Orion

NCL: Norwegian Epic, Pearl and Viva

Princess: Sun Princess and Majestic Princess

Royal Caribbean: Odyssey of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas

Seven Seas: Grandeur and Navigator

Viking: Star

Virgin: Resilient Lady

Windstar: Star Legend, Wind Spirit and Wind Star

Please give Go Bucket List Travel a call at 804-557-3006 for more information and to help you plan your next vacation to Greece.

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Your group will receive a 10% discount when you book ten rooms or more at most Sandals and Beaches resorts by June 9th. Select dates extend from 2025 to 2027. Give Nancy at Go Bucket List Travel, your Sandals Expert, a call at 804-557-3006 for details.