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Euronews
3 days ago
- Euronews
These months-long cruises cost thousands and visit dozens of cities
Cruise companies have been launching progressively longer and more extreme cruises in the last few years. These journeys often last months, visiting dozens of destinations across several countries, and can cost tens of thousands of euros. The rise of world cruises comes as travellers demand newer, more exciting experiences that push the frontiers of luxury travel. A vast range of dining, entertainment, shopping, fitness and activity facilities on most luxury cruises also ensures that they appeal to a wide variety of travellers who don't want to compromise on travel style and comfort. A rise in people sharing their trips on social media, as well as more interest from millennial and Gen Z cruisers, has supported the growth of cruising as well. This has led a number of cruise companies to go even bigger with the upcoming launches of even longer journeys around the world. But how long is too long to be at sea? And does the price tag justify the experience? Euronews Travel looks at some of the most extreme cruises due to launch in 2026 and 2027. Princess Cruises' Grand Circle Pacific Voyage Launching in January 2027, Princess Cruises' World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage will be a mammoth 129-day world cruise visiting 20 countries, 61 destinations and three continents. Setting sail aboard the Coral Princess, this epic 35,400 nautical mile (65,560.8km) trip will appeal to the most adventurous cruise lover and world traveller. The journey will cover everything from vibrant cities, remote tropical islands, spectacular landscapes and iconic, historical landmarks, crossing the Equator and International Date Line twice. Stops include Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Alaska, Los Angeles, Panama, Honolulu, Costa Rica, South Pacific islands and much more, with some highlights being Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park. The cruise will also offer a number of shorter options, including a 110-day leg from Los Angeles to Vancouver, as well as a 114-day round trip from Los Angeles, both in January 2027. Other shorter trips ranging from four to 68 days will be possible too, departing from ports such as Hong Kong, Auckland, Honolulu, Sydney, Singapore, Vancouver and Tokyo. With a capacity of 2,000 guests, the Coral Princess ship will have a range of gourmet dining options, as well as Sabatini's Italian Trattoria and Crown Grill restaurants. It will also have live music, Broadway-style shows, Movies Under the Stars, casino games, local performers and enrichment speakers. 'Our upcoming 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage is a once-in-a-lifetime journey connecting travellers to the world's most breathtaking destinations with the signature warmth and elegance only Princess can provide,' Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises' chief commercial officer, said in a statement. 'This 129-day adventure is designed for guests who yearn to experience different cultures, history, flavours and the breathtaking spectacles of the Pacific like never before.' The full 129-day cruise starts at a steep $29,719 (€25,489.7) per person, with the 114-day round-trip setting travellers back $26,108 (€22,384.2) and the 110-day cruise costing $25,108 (€21,526.3), according to Travel Weekly. Travellers booking before 3 October this year can get perks like complimentary Wi-Fi, round-trip airport transfers and onboard credit of up to $1,500 (€1,285.9) per passenger. Seabourn's Pole-to-Pole Grand Expedition Seabourn's 94-day Pole-to-Pole Grand Expedition will start in August 2027, going from Reykjavik in Iceland to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina on the Seabourn Venture. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise will cross 20,500 nautical miles (37,966km), and visit 14 countries, offering ample opportunities for nature, rare wildlife and cultural immersion experiences. Destinations will include Kangerlussuaq, Halifax, Saint Lucia, Montevideo, Barbados and Rio de Janeiro, Montserrat and Devil's Island, among many others. Some highlights include exploring the high Arctic, visiting the remote South Georgia and Falkland Islands, chances to experience the Northern Lights, seeing polar bears and navigating through the notorious Northwest Passage. Other experiences, such as a submarine dive, polar plunges, kayak tours, caviar and champagne on ice and several expeditions to fjords, icy shores, desert isles, coral reefs and more will be possible too. "Whether guests are drawn to the thrill of expedition travel or the allure of exploring hidden destinations, our 2027–2028 season offers life-expanding voyages for every kind of traveller," Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn, said in a press release. "With the intimate, yacht-like atmosphere of our ships, the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our onboard team, enriching onboard programming, and immersive shore excursions, we invite guests to explore the world's most extraordinary destinations, all with Seabourn's signature style of luxury at sea." Bookings are already open, with the Veranda Suite starting from an eye-watering £71,279 (€82,773.5) per person. Other accommodation options include the Penthouse Suite, the Panorama Penthouse Suite and the Owners Suite. Oceania Cruises' Epic Global Adventure Oceania Cruises' marathon 244-day Epic Global Adventure cruise will start in January 2027, from Miami to New York, visiting 150 destinations in 64 countries across 6 continents. From crossing the Suez and Panama canals to island hopping through the South Pacific and cruising through the Mexican Riviera, this journey onboard the Oceania Vista will offer world exploration like no other. Destinations include Fiji, the British Isles, Barcelona, Scandinavia, Canada, Australia, the Arabian Peninsula, Lisbon and the Mediterranean. The Oceania Vista offers a wide range of 11 dining options, including the French restaurant Jacques, The Bakery at Baristas and Italian Toscana, along with eight bars. It also has several spas, such as the Aquamar Spa Terrace and the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Centre. The ship provides a variety of onboard enrichment experiences, too, like art classes and food and wine pairing experiences. 'With travel more sought after than ever, our intrepid guests continue to showcase an unyielding passion for immersive and truly global experiences,' Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises, said in a press release. 'As a destination-focused brand, we are delighted to offer the opportunity to explore lesser-visited corners of the world, made possible by the innovative itineraries sailed by our small ships that grant access to hidden gems in these exotic and tropical regions.' Bookings for the Epic Global Adventure cruise are already open with French Veranda rooms starting from a promotional fare of £86,309 (€100,202.2) per person. Other accommodation options include the Veranda Stateroom, Concierge Level Veranda, Penthouse Suite, Oceania Suite, Vista Suite and Owner's Suite. Cunard's Full World Voyage Starting in January 2026, Cunard's Full World Voyage will be a 117-night round trip from Hamburg aboard the Queen Anne. Destinations include Southampton, Tenerife, Rotterdam, Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Durban, Manila, Singapore, Port Louis, Le Port, Bali, Sydney and more. From getting up close and personal with marine wildlife such as seals and dolphins in Namibia to visiting South Africa's famous Garden Route and taking in Colombo's rich spice heritage, the Full World Voyage has plenty of opportunities for culture, nature and adventure lovers. This cruise can provide a more affordable world cruise option, while still taking in a multitude of iconic destinations and unique experiences along the way. While the Britannia Inside accommodation is now sold out, the Britannia Oceanview option starts at £16,639 (€19,309.2) per person. Other options include the Britannia Balcony, Britannia Club Balcony, Princess Grill Suites and Queens Grill Suites.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calcutta FD Water Battle returns for 24th year at St. Clair Township Memorial Day Festival
CALCUTTA, Ohio (WKBN) — A local fire department enjoyed the nice weather Sunday afternoon with a fun event. The Calcutta Fire Department hosted its 24th annual Water Battle as part of the St. Clair Township Memorial Day Weekend Festival at Calcutta Square. Firefighters competed in teams to knock a suspended barrel down a wire using their water hoses. 'The main reason we are here today is because of the veterans that have lost their lives in the battle, and we can have the freedom for our country that we enjoy today. So, this is because of their memories and their honor, and we'd like to continue that, and this gives us the freedom to do that,' said St. Clair Township Trustee Jim Sabatini. The festival started with a 5K run and walk. People could also enjoy food vendors, a car show and live music all day. At noon, there was a flag-raising ceremony in front of the Veterans Clinic to honor those who died in service. 'We have vendors, and we have bands. We have the car show going on and fireworks [Sunday] at 9:30 p.m. We had our flag-raising ceremony this morning, and it went well. So, it's just been better and better every year, and I keep enjoying it the more we do it,' Sabatini said. The festival ends after the fireworks. Tino DiCenso contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sabatini proposes Lake consider how to ‘combat' illegal immigration
Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini wants to make it illegal for undocumented immigrants to enter the county, giving local authorities a directive to assist the Trump administration in deportations. Sabatini opened discussion during Tuesday's board meeting about a potential local ordinance modeled after one previously enacted in Jacksonville. 'I think, at the state and local level, we need to be doing everything we can to address this very important issue of illegal immigration,' he said. 'I think eventually, this commission should take action to make sure we're doing everything in our power to combat this issue.' The Jacksonville ordinance is on hold, however, as it was based on a new Florida law that a federal judge on April 4 issued a temporary restraining order against, saying it was likely unconstitutional. Sabatini said he proposed the item to start the discussion and position Lake County to impose harsher penalties against undocumented immigrants if that is allowed. 'We have a new president, illegal immigration has become a major issue, there's all types of efforts towards deportation and the states are stepping up,' he said. 'Florida passed one of the first laws in the country to remove illegals from the state.' The new law (SB 4-C) passed earlier this year as part of an effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants coming into the state. Sabatini argued a temporary restraining order against the law— halted on 4 by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams — stands on 'extremely dubious, unconstitutional grounds.' Florida's attorney general also has said the law is not improper. The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida. Immigrant advocacy groups and others challenged it on ground it violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes the federal government as the 'supreme law of the land' and could designate immigration enforcement as a federal responsibility. Sabatini said wants county officials to discuss immigration enforcement regularly while it waits on a final court ruling. 'As I'm getting this information from different parts of the state and the court system, I'm going to start putting it on the agenda once a month just to check in,' he said. 'So that when we do get an ordinance, we will be lawfully allowed to enact this law.' Sabatini did not share specifics on how Lake County would implement the law should it be allowed to move forward, but said he wanted to take time for input from other commissioners. Commissioner Tim Morris raised concerns about the potential cost of enacting the law in Lake County if it stands. 'We're going to have impacts on the jail population, the cost of housing and medical,' he said. 'They'll have to have representation, which means it's probably the public defender. The state attorney's going to be involved and the sheriff.' Sabatini said he shares Morris' concerns and that's what he wants to have ongoing conversations. 'It may be a meeting or two or a few from now we'll put it back on,' he said. 'Or I'll request respectfully for it to be put back on so we can talk about it again and then maybe eventually have a vote.' Tuesday's meeting was not Sabatini's first effort to make significant moves regarding immigrants in Lake. In January, Sabatini urged Tom Homan, then a nominee for director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to begin the process for deporting the more than 21,000 undocumented immigrants he said were in in the county. Homan is now the Trump administration's border czar. 'Lake County has a population of over 435,000 people, yet contains 21,000+ illegal aliens, one of the highest concentrations of illegals in the state of Florida,' Sabatini wrote in the letter to Homan. 'As a Lake County Commissioner and strong supporter of the nation's immigration laws, I can assure you that the citizens of my county would greatly appreciate the efforts of your agency.' Have a tip about Lake County? Contact me at jwilkins@ or 407-754-4980. Follow GrowthSpotter on Facebook and LinkedIn.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pat Sabatini 'f*cking thrilled' with dominant UFC on ESPN 65 co-feature victory over Joanderson Brito
LAS VEGAS – Pat Sabatini couldn't be happier with his performance in the UFC on ESPN 65 co-main event against Joanderson Brito. Sabatini (20-5 MMA, 7-2 UFC) was an underdog according to the oddsmakers, but he certainly proved them wrong as he dominated Brito (17-5-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC) for 15 minutes. He even earned a 10-8 score from one of the official judges in the final round. 'I'm f*cking thrilled, I'm really f*cking thrilled,' Sabatini told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. '… It's great going and getting a win against such a dangerous opponent who has a win over Diego Lopes, which was my last loss. It just shows me what I'm doing. I'm going in the right direction, and it's just more motivation to keep climbing.' Brito never had a chance to get going. From the beginning of the fight until the final horn, Sabatini smothered Brito with his grappling, dictating virtually every minute of the fight on the ground. It wasn't all lay-and-pray tactics either; Sabatini was causing damage on the ground too. It was a performance that elevated Sabatini's confidence to new heights. So much so that he made a bold proclamation about his skills on the ground. 'I don't know where it started, but I just started saying it this week, actually, but I'm going to say it again: the closer I get to you, the more dangerous I get,' Sabatini said. 'I really feel in my heart and my mind that I'm the best grappler in this whole division.' Sabatini has now won two straight after being stopped by Lopes, who fights Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant featherweight title at UFC 314. One day, Sabatini hopes to fight for gold one day and hopes this performance places him in the rankings at 145 pounds. 'I just want to keep climbing, man,' Sabatini said. 'Obviously, I want to be UFC champion. I think I'm on that route. I know I'm on that route and I just want to keep climbing. I would love to have a number next to my name.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC on ESPN 65.
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 65
Joanderson Brito and Pat Sabatini meet Saturday in the UFC on ESPN 65 co-main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-3 UFC main cards, 2025: 25-22-1 Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini UFC on ESPN 65 preview Brito (17-4-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) had a five-fight winning streak snapped by a split decision loss to William Gomis in Paris this past September. The five wins before that all were stoppages, including two for post-fight bonus awards. Sabatini (19-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has traded wins and losses his past five fights, but got back on the uptick with a first-round submission of Jonathan Pearce this past fall. Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini UFC on ESPN 65 expert pick, prediction The co-main event in Las Vegas features a solid featherweight booking between two of my favorite action fighters, Joanderson Brito and Pat Sabatini. Although Sabatini is arguably more of a submission specialist, I'll still happily lump him in with the action-fighting crowd given that his fights have a high likelihood of ending early. But if Sabatini wants to avoid being the one who is ended, then he'll likely need to get to his grappling early and often. Luckily for Sabatini, Brito – despite having an edge with his power striking in this matchup – does have a propensity to throw himself out of position and into the clinch due to said power. In fact, Brito's bad habit of clinching has arguably cost him finishes and fights throughout his UFC tenure. With that in mind, Brito will likely be tasked with finding a balance between landing his kill shot or surrendering winning conditions to Sabatini. I've been burnt by Brito's wildman tendencies before, so I'll side with the small cage and the Brazilian's bad habits to funnel this fight into Sabatini's specialty. The pick is for Sabatini to lock up a submission by the end of Round 2. Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini UFC on ESPN 65 odds The oddsmakers and the public are keeping the betting lines tight, listing Dober -118 and Torres -104 via FanDuel. Joanderson Brito vs. Pat Sabatini UFC on ESPN 65 start time, how to watch Brito and Sabatini are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 11:30 p.m. ET. The fight airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC on ESPN 65.
