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Elephant seals may act as witnesses to marriages on Atlas Ocean Voyages Antarctica sailings. Photo Credit: Michel Verdure
When it comes to itineraries, cruise lines up the ante every year, offering more ports, harder-to-reach locales and ever more creative themes. And when ships begin returning to service in earnest after the long pandemic pause, many cruise lines will debut some of their unique itineraries.
Here are a few of the most intriguing ones on offer over the next few years.
Atlas Ocean Voyages 2022 Valentine s Day Antarctica itinerary will offer complimentary marriage ceremonies for couples seeking what the line is calling, the most adventurous destination wedding on Earth.
Exploring the Gem of the Middle East
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, and fourth most populous in the MENA region with its 2020 population estimated at approximately 35 million people.
80% of Saudi residents live in ten major urban centres â Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Medina, Hofuf, Taif, Khobar, Yanbu, Dhahran, Dammam.
The country is also home to a large community of expatriate residents, including those from Western markets, India and Asia who live in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu and Dhahran.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 administrative regions, or Provinces, each characterised by their own unique traditions and cultures. The Kingdom is home to the Makkah Region, Riyadh Region, Eastern Province, Asir Region, Jizan Region, Medina Region, Qasim Region, Tabuk Region, Hail Region, Najran Region, Al Jouf Region, Al Baha Region, and the Northern Borders Region.