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NEW VENTURES : VIRGIN VOYAGES
19 new destinations and 27 new itineraries are set to join Virgin Voyages ’ roster next year
NEWS IN BRIEF
Oceania Cruises arrives in Asia Oceania Cruises launches the Riviera in Asia in 2024 , marking the line ’ s first jaunt into eastern waters . Itineraries include destinations like Japan , the Philippines and more .
Messi promotes Saudi tourism Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is the frontman for a campaign for tourism in Saudi Arabia . The multibillion-dollar initiative strives to attract firsttime visitors .
Holland America Line South Pacific Cruises The Noordam is available for Australia and New Zealand cruise bookings . Three itineraries travel from Sydney , taking in New Zealand ’ s southern fjords and Australia ’ s cities and wild islands . globe and increasing its total number of itineraries to 63 in 2025 . The cruise line ’ s new billing takes travelers to five continents — with stops on the edges of the Australian rainforest , secluded Caribbean islets , scenic Spanish cities and raucous Indian ports . New opportunities also include cruising the southern English coastline or a stop in the historic port of San Juan in Puerto Rico , while Virgin Voyages ’ local excursions will continue to image : virgin voyages . words : sj armstrongVirgin Voyages is expanding across the offer a more intimate understanding of the destinations being visited .
The new routes have been added to the itineraries of award-winning ships , including the Resilient Lady , the Valiant Lady and the Scarlet Lady , and these will expand to include journeys on the Brilliant Lady once the new ship is in operation . Most routes launch from Virgin Voyages ’ home port of Miami , though the expansion includes new European jaunts setting off from the company ’ s original home , the U . K .
Above : Virgin Voyages ’ Scarlet Lady
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