WONDERS NEVER CEASE

Posted on 04/15/2016 | About Venice, Italy

Princess Cruises and Condé Nast Traveler have announced that The Grand Canal of Venice has been voted the eighth Cruise Wonder of the World. An interesting choice, given the huge amount of controversy that surrounds the environmental issues of large ships being permitted to dock in the city.

From more than 38,000 submissions, The Grand Canal of Venice received the most votes and of those who submitted this destination, one lucky entrant, Steve Turner of Calabasas, Calif., was selected as the winner of a Princess cruise vacation.

“Of all the remarkable destinations on the planet, some of the most captivating are especially suited to visit while on a cruise,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. 

“We were honored to partner with Condé Nast Traveler to present the ‘7 Cruise Wonders of the World’ showcasing some of the world’s most iconic destinations. From its piazzas to its palaces, Venice’s beauty is fully revealed through an arrival by cruise ship, offering a perfectly fitting introduction to the ‘8th Cruise Wonder of the World’ – the Grand Canal.” 

When guests arrive in Venice cruising through the Guidecca Canal on Princess’ small ship, Pacific Princess, they take in the sites of the entire city linked by meandering canals of waterways beckoning for immersive exploration. The landmarks of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre come into view, from the Byzantine spires of St. Mark’s Basilica to the mouth of the Grand Canal itself. 

The Grand Canal of Venice joins the other Cruise Wonders of the World destinations: 

1. Fiordland National Park.

2. Panama Canal 3. Shiretoko Peninsula, Japan. 

4. Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska 

5. Christ the Redeemer, Rio do Janeiro, Brazil 

6. Trunk Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands 

7. Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey