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Spoiler alert! The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones. You’ve been warned.

This past Sunday, HBO’s Game of Thrones came to a dramatic conclusion—beloved characters broke our hearts, the world’s least comfortable throne is no more, and Arya desperately needs a cruise consultant. Love it or hate it, we hope you’ll agree that Game of Thrones was, among many things, one of the most visually stunning TV series ever produced. This is thanks in no small part to the show’s spectacular sets and filming locations, many of which can be visited on a cruise from The Cruise Web!

Featured below are the best ways to cruise to a few of the incredible destinations used as filming locations for Game of Thrones:

Reykjavik, Iceland

The rocky canyons and cliffs of Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park (about 45 minutes outside of Reykjavik) helped protect the Bloody Gate while guiding the paths of several memorable characters—including Arya, Sansa, Littlefinger, Tormund and Ygritte—and this is near where Brienne battled The Hound!

Featured Itinerary: 14-night Iceland & Ireland (Celebrity Cruises) | Roundtrip Southampton

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Carnival Cruise Line has recently revealed more details surrounding its highly-anticipated new ship, Mardi Gras. The ship will feature more than 180 suites that will come in 11 different styles, including the premium Carnival Excel Suites. These high-end suites come with select amenities including priority access to Loft 19, Carnival’s new resort-style open air enclave.

The new premium-level Carnival Excel Suites include 32 suites across four categories:

Mardi Gras will offer two Carnival Excel Presidential Suites, which will serve as the most spacious suites in the Carnival fleet. Located on Deck 17, these suites feature very comfortable living, dining, and sleeping areas. Carnival’s Excel Presidential Suites also feature the fleet’s largest balconies, each equipped with sunbed and lounging areas, along with guests’ very own private outdoor hot tub. In addition to Loft 19 access, Carnival Excel Presidential Suite guests will also have access to the spa’s thermal suite and Havana pool area.

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May 13^th, 2019 marked the beginning of an era for Celebrity Cruises, as they took the delivery of a truly one-of-a-kind ship, Celebrity Flora. Built specifically for the famed Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Flora will accommodate 100 passengers in luxurious suites on 7- and 10-day voyages.

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Seabourn, one of the world’s most elegant luxury cruise lines, has provided itinerants with their first look at the premium suites on board its two brand new ultra-luxury sister ships, the first of which is named Seabourn Venture.

Set to launch in June 2021 and May 2022, respectively, these two ships are not only top of the line in luxury, but are also purpose-built expedition ships. Travelers will soon be able to become immersed in the breathtaking grandeur of destinations including Antarctica, Alaska, Australia & New Zealand, South America and Northern Europe, while at the same time living like royalty in suites envisioned by design icon Adam D. Tihany.

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After nearly ten years, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new and improved Norwegian Dawn has returned to its home port in New York City. As of Saturday, May 11, 2019, the newly revitalized ship has recently reopened for voyages to Florida and the Bahamas, as well as Canada and New England, for the first time out of New York City since 2010.

The ship began renovations in 2016 as a part of the Norwegian Edge Program. Norwegian Cruise Line founded this program with the vision to hold their entire fleet to a higher standard of excellence, which is proven in the refurbishment of the Norwegian Dawn. Passengers can now enjoy her updated design and decor along with several brand new restaurants and bars, including Los Lobos Cantina and The Cellars: A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. On top of this, the ship’s unique Garden Villas were also remodeled, which hold the title of the largest suites in the entire Norwegian fleet.

As of this past Saturday, Norwegian Dawn has begun again to sail a mix of week-long cruises that will visit Orlando, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and the Cruise Line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The ship will also visit destinations in Canada and New England including Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax and Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Saguenay and Quebec City; and Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick.

For more information on the Norwegian Dawn, please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert consultants!

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For Royal Caribbean guests headed to the Caribbean, vacation just got better. On May 6, 2019, Royal Caribbean opened the long awaited Perfect Day at CocoCay!

CocoCay, Bahamas has long been a popular destination on Royal Caribbean itineraries, but now it has been revamped to include a thrilling waterpark, helium balloon ride and other great amenities! A $250 million investment has turned a beautiful private island into an exclusive oasis, with activities for the whole family!

For more information on having your Perfect Day at CocoCay, please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert consultants!

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The James Beard Foundation is a culinary organization that is dedicated to celebrating the culinary accomplishments of chefs in America. As the Official Cruise Line of The James Beard Foundation, Windstar Cruises is rewarding guests with six new culinary cruises for 2020! The following cruises are a foodie’s dream, featuring local food and wine tours, specialty dishes and the oversight of Windstar’s Executive Chef Graeme Cockburn who designs one-of-a-kind pairing menus during each sailing.

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Ocean Medallion, which first debuted in 2017, is a Princess Cruises exclusive experience that personalizes your vacation every step of the way. The entire ship is at your fingertips with this experience, featuring a seamlessly integrated mobile app that does not require a WiFi package to use!

Currently, this experience is available on Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess, and Royal Princess, and will be on Sky Princess when she debuts in October 2019!  According to Princess Cruises’ president Jan Swartz, guests are loving this new platform:

“Our guests who have experienced MedallionClass on Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess have enthusiastically embraced the OceanMedallion. We are thrilled with the response and working to extend Princess MedallionClass to more guests around the world.”

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Just one year after debuting on the Nile River with Viking Ra, Viking River Cruises has announced the launch of a new ship scheduled to set sail in 2020. Viking Osiris will hit the water with a maximum of 82 guests, featuring the clean, classic design for which Viking’s river ships are known.

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Beginning aboard the MSC Armonia and MSC Seaside in June 2019, guests will have the chance to experience a more immersive experience in the Caribbean with acclaimed chef and lifestyle expert, Martha Stewart. Experiences on these exclusive cruises are both onboard and ashore, allowing guests to experience the Caribbean with MSC Cruises like never before. The theme of Martha Stewart cruises with MSC is Celebrate, Discover, Experience, and they include the following special experiences:

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