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Why a luxurious no-fly 2023 cruise to the Mediterranean is worth considering

Author: Savannah Bowles

Published on: 14 September 2022

Get out and explore the world’s favourite holiday playground – without stepping onto a plane.

If you want to make for the Mediterranean – with its ancient ruins, iconic cities, and sun-kissed beaches – but can’t face the thought of airport queues, liquid restrictions, and baggage allowances, a no-fly cruise could be just the thing for you. And if you’re considering a no-fly cruise to the Med, Saga Cruises has you covered with their brand-new 16-night ‘ Cities of Spain and the Western Mediterranean’ itinerary aboard Spirit of Adventure. Departing from Portsmouth on March 15, 2023, the cruise – as the name suggests – sails around the coasts of Spain, France, and Portugal. What’s more, if you book today, you’ll enjoy savings of up to 35 percent off the full fare. Still, need some convincing? Keep reading.

Always all-inclusive Your holiday begins before you even board Spirit of Adventure – sister to Spirit of Discovery – thanks to Saga’s chauffeur service. Expect to be picked up from your doorstep and delivered to your ship safely and in style. When hunger pangs kick in, put the panic on hold. You’ll be able to indulge in decadent afternoon teas, killer cocktails, hearty burgers, and a three-course feast from specialty restaurants at no extra cost. Gratuities are also included along with complimentary Wi-Fi, travel insurance, all entertainment and so much more. Make no mistake: if we were to list every single amenity that is included in your Saga ‘Cities of Spain and the Western Mediterranean’ cruise, we’d run out of space but what we will tell you is this: You’ll get a lot out of a little – even all-balcony cabins are included.

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Time to explore… Mornings may be dark and damp in the UK throughout March but not so in the Mediterranean. So why not wave goodbye to Blighty in favour of adventures in Gibraltar or browsing the boutiques in Toulon, France's second-largest naval port? Even better? Four sightseeing excursions are included in your fare in the following Med favourites...

Palma, Majorca With glowing light stone buildings reflecting the golden hour sun, navigate through Majorca’s Old Town – wandering down compact and characteristic streets. This walled town holds plenty of quaint, hip shops and parlours to pop into for a scoop of ice cream or to watch locals embrace their imaginative skills from the windows of art craft shops. You’ll also be taken aback by some astonishing examples of Spanish architecture through local churches with Moorish arch designs and intricate tile work. Barcelona, Spain Heavily influenced by Gaudi’s renowned artistic designs, dive into bustling Barcelona with its famous Sagrada Familia basilica and colourful buildings. Journey into the veins of the city through the square of Placa de Catalunya with gushing fountains, and Las Ramblas – a lively tree-lined boulevard with energetic street parties. Try not to be fooled by the compelling human statues here which seem to go hours on end without a break to breathe! Valencia, Spain This Spanish city embodies magnificent sandy beaches, an array of intriguing street art, and an eclectic mix of green spaces and architecture. A laid-back introduction to this ancient port will reveal the El Miguelete bell tower, the Turia Gardens, and other impactful sights hidden inside Valencia’s old town. Lisbon, Portugal Watch bold yellow trams running through Portugal’s capital and gawp at the Belem Tower overlooking this ‘city of the seven hills’. Trust us, you’ll soon understand how the city got its nickname after a day of sightseeing. As Portugal’s highly-admired capital, you may have already heard of its UNESCO world heritage site, the Jeronimos Monastery? Whether you’re passionately nodding your head or sitting there without a clue, you will have time to marvel at the lacy stonework style and feed your thirst for knowledge on this must-see spectacle.

Other options If you’re au fait with the Mediterranean and would prefer to explore a new destination, there are other no-fly options with Saga. The adults-only line has launched five further new cruises for early 2023 including Continental Flavours – a week-long cruise to the Continent to explore the thriving port cities of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre – Canary Island Explorer, Celestial Canary Islands , and Arctic Norway and the Northern Lights . Bottom line? Whether you’re after some winter sun or want to witness the Northern Lights, there’s a Saga cruise for you. For more information and inspiration, please visit travel.saga.co.uk/cruises.

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Fascinating jewels of the great sea, 2023, 2024 & 2025 cruises from southampton.

It’s not difficult to come up with a list of reasons to join one of our Mediterranean cruises from Southampton. For many, it is a top destination, with many treasures to be discovered. Enclosed by three continents you will visit glamorous resorts, historic cities and idyllic islands whilst enjoying the warm and balmy climate.

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Pay tribute to the world’s oldest civilisations and visit ancient monuments — such as the Colosseum in Rome, the Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Parthenon in Athens, or the Castel Nuovo in Naples — all testament to the resilience of mankind and our capacity to endure. Full of archaeological wonders, much of the Mediterranean is like a great outdoor museum, where you can soak up some of that rich history along with the sunshine. Home to the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe, you will not be short of wonders to behold.

Culture & History

When you have had your fill of cathedrals and castles, immerse yourself in the intriguing blend of cultures that is the hallmark of Mediterranean life. Visit tree-lined Las Ramblas in Barcelona, enjoy the quaint and otherworldly charm of Trogir as you wander through the marbled town, admire picture-perfect Mykonos with its whitewashed houses, be captivated by an orchestral performance at the Grand Theatre in Ephesus, or float down the canals of Venice in a gondola. For something more urban, there is the vibrant nightlife of bars and nightclubs in party capitals like Rhodes and Ibiza, or perhaps explore the contemporary art scene at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, or indulge yourself (and a loved one) on a shopping trip in Milan.

Famed for white beaches, emerald pine woods, and sapphire waters, the Adriatic coast is also not to be missed. Connect with nature at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia with its amazing turquoise lakes on terraces and pristine waterfalls, or Gargano National Park in Italy with its extraordinary sea beds and beautiful caves. Whether it is a tranquil haven you seek, or the revelry of open-air festivals, you will find yourself basking in the warmth of both sunny weather and Mediterranean hospitality.

Food, Glorious Food!

All the sightseeing is bound to work up an appetite, and there’s no better place to be than this foodies’ paradise. Whether it is pizza in Pisa, tapas in Tenerife, linguine in liguria, or fresh seafood in Santorini, there is a whole range of gastronomic delights to enjoy. And let’s not forget the wine! Embark on a wine-tasting journey at a Lisbon market or Vineyard in Bordeaux. Coffee is also a serious matter in that part of the world, so when it’s time to rest your feet, there will be no shortage of vibrant cafes to choose from. The Mediterranean is the one place you really want to push the boat out, because…life is full of pasta-bilities!

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You can choose from a large variety of cruise lines providing no-fly cruise itineraries including world-renowned liners such as MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Cunard & Carnival Cruise Line.

No-fly cruises from the UK go to a huge selection of destinations around the world, everything from  relaxing cruises , Mediterranean cruises including  Greek Island Cruises , and as far-flung as Denmark and  Canada .

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Many people believe that you first need to fly abroad to set off on a luxury cruise or sail to an exotic destination, but thanks to the UK’s convenient location, you can keep your feet firmly on the ground.

Leaving directly from ports around the UK, No Fly Cruises are a popular choice for cruise-goers who prefer their holidays as hassle-free as possible.

Removing the stress that comes with airport queues, flight delays and baggage restrictions are just a few of the advantages of a No Fly Cruise and, thanks to Cruise Nation’s wide selection of great deals on No Fly Cruises from the UK to destinations around the world, you won’t find yourself limited on where you can travel to.

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We offer No Fly cruises from a selection of UK ports, with deals on No Fly Cruises from Southampton or Dover. This allows our customers to travel in comfort to a port near home, before easily embarking on their next cruise holiday.

Cruise Nation’s No Fly Cruise Deals are some of the most competitive on the market, and can see you sailing directly from the UK to sun-soaked destinations including the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands, as well as the beautiful landscapes of the Baltics and the Norwegian Fjords.

Don’t let a flight get in the way of your perfect cruise holiday – book one of our great value deals on No Fly Cruises in 2022 or 2023 and find out just how far you can go without setting foot on a plane.

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There are a variety of different reasons why some of our customers prefer to book a No Fly Cruise over one that requires air travel. For some, the hassle and stress of airports – from spending hours in departures to being restricted on how much baggage they can bring – takes all of the joy out of travelling, whilst for others, a genuine fear of flying might stop them from booking a cruise with airfare included.

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Sailing from the United Kingdom can make your cruise holiday hassle-free. No worrying about long airport queues or weight limits, no long journey before you have to start your trip and you only have to unpack once to explore the world.

At Ambassador Cruise Line, our cruise holidays depart from one of seven regional ports around the UK, with the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury being our base port. All of the ports we choose to sail from are easily accessed and are spread out around the UK so whether you live in John O’Groats or Land’s End, you’ll not have to travel too far to start your getaway.

A no-fly cruise holiday with Ambassador Cruise Line is like no other. Enjoy an authentic cruise experience on board a traditional ship with contemporary twists. Enjoy an incredible list of destinations around the world and the ever-changing view from your stateroom window. There really is nothing like that sense of exploration and discovery. Even on sea days, we have plenty onboard to keep you upbeat with a range of amazing dining options and entertainment, as well as more on our selection of themed cruises .

Where else can you find a holiday where you visit destinations around the world and your hotel moves with you? With a no-fly cruise, you have no packing, no hassle, and no worries, it’s truly stress-free.

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You might think that opting for a no-fly cruise from the UK means you are limited on destination options but that would be wrong. We focus on offering the best in itineraries and have a range of amazing holidays on offer to places you wouldn’t expect to visit from the UK.

To start, you can of course explore the very best Europe has to offer, from a cruise around the British Isles showcasing the best of the ‘local’ area to our selection of sun-kissed Mediterranean cruises . What’s more, if it’s amazing landscapes you are looking for, why not sign-up for a Norwegian Fjords cruise ? Thanks to our keen focus on the environment, our ships are able to cruise through the World Heritage Fjords thanks to their modest transmission levels.

Want to explore somewhere further afield? Cross the Atlantic and explore the Great White North on our Canada cruises from the UK, which often include visits to Iceland and Greenland on route – perfect for an arctic explorer. For something warmer, why not visit Cuba or the Canary Islands ? The ideal destinations for some winter sun .

For the ultimate adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience, why not consider a world cruise ? Spend over 100 nights exploring the globe from Mombasa to Melbourne and from Bridgetown to Brazil, there is no stone left unturned. If the full journey isn’t for you, why not join us for a sector of the cruise? Depart from the UK on a New Zealand cruise to Auckland, alternatively, take an Australia cruise to Sydney , enjoy a South Africa cruise to Cape Town or go east on a cruise to Singapore .

What type of cruises do Ambassador offer?

As the new kid on the block when it comes to British cruising, we know that all eyes are on us to find out what type of cruise line we are and what we can offer that’s different to everything else that’s already out there. Our focus is on offering the very best of cruising traditions with a modern twist, making our cruise ships feel like your home away from home.

As well as offering cruises to a wide range of amazing cruise destinations , we also have some brilliant types of cruises on our roster. Looking to indulge in a passion whilst at sea? Our themed cruises are great for meeting like minds and expanding your knowledge, and with themes including cricketing legends to Cirque at Sea, the options are vast.

We are primarily an adult-only cruise line, but we understand that cruising can offer an amazing family holiday where both little ones and grown-ups can enjoy everything that’s on offer. We offer a selection of multi-generational cruises which are perfect for a whole family getaway with no airport stress!

Finally, our ORCA cruises . We are passionate about the world’s oceans and marine life and understand it’s our place to lead by example, and our partnership with ORCA is one small part of our approach to being as suitable and ethical as possible. Aboard our ORCA cruises, not only can guests learn from experienced speakers about the sea life our world enjoys, but these Ocean Conservationists can also collect scientific data on the way.

Where can you depart from on a no-fly cruise from the UK?

We currently have seven regional ports all around the UK where you can start your Ambassador cruise holiday, these are: Belfast, Bristol, Dundee, Falmouth, Liverpool, London Tilbury and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Although London Tilbury is our home port, you can still find a great range of cruises from elsewhere in the UK meaning you don’t need to travel far for an amazing cruise experience. If you know which port you’d like to cruise from, select it above to see which cruises depart near you.

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L ooking for a holiday to remember but put off by the chaos of the airport? A no-fly cruise could be just the thing for you. These trips let you travel to stunning beaches, amble around medieval towns and see the northern lights without setting foot on a plane. Whether you dream of sunning yourself in the Med, cycling in the Netherlands or visiting Monet’s lily pond, there’s plenty to do even before you look at the activities onboard.

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1. Iceland via Ireland, from Southampton

There are vast contrasts on this voyage from Southampton on the smart Celebrity Silhouette. One day you’ll be admiring the rolling countryside of Ireland and the next gazing at the vistas, waterfalls and volcanic scenery around Akureyri and Reykjavik in Iceland . The ship has a gorgeous spa, a lawn on the upper deck for boules, croquet or a picnic, and 12 places to eat — so you can dine somewhere different each night of the trip.

Details Eleven nights’ all-inclusive from £1,183pp, including drinks, tips and wi-fi, departing on August 29, 2023

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2. France, from Bordeaux

Make your own way to elegant Bordeaux for this voyage on Uniworld’s lavish SS Bon Voyage, with parking at the port included. The cruise explores the bucolic wine regions of the Médoc with some interesting diversions, including village tours, a Bordeaux heritage walking tour, the farmers’ market in Libourne and tastings galore, of course. There’s an infinity pool on deck if the summer heat becomes too intense.

Details Seven nights’ all-inclusive from £1,999pp, including all drinks, tips and excursions, departing on August 20, 2023. Drive to Bordeaux

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3. Scottish Highlands and Inner Hebrides, from Oban

Look out for red deer, eagles, otters and other wildlife on this potter through the starkly beautiful western Highlands and Inner Hebrides, from Oban. Your home is the MV Hjalmar Bjorge, which sleeps just 12. Activities include wildlife spotting on the Isle of Mull, with guided excursions provided by Skyefari. From there, depending on the weather and sea conditions, you’ll stop at Tayvallich to see otters or drop anchor in the quiet lochs of Hourn and Nevis.

Details Six nights’ full board from £1,860pp, including activities, departing on October 2, 2023. Take a train to Inverness

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4. The Rhine, from Basel

Drift through the steep-sided Rhine Gorge, offering some of Germany ’s most enchanting scenery, on a voyage from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the Amadeus Imperial. You’ll have a day in Strasbourg to sample the local classic of an Alsace white with a thin-crust tarte flambée. Other highlights include the wine-growing village of Rüdesheim, deep in the gorge; Roman-era Koblenz; and Cochem, guarded by the turreted Reichsburg Castle.

Details Seven nights’ full board from £1,689pp, including drinks with meals and train travel, departing on June 8, 2023

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5. The Netherlands and Belgium, from Amsterdam

Explore the network of waterways that criss-cross the countryside of the Netherlands and Belgium on the sleek riverboat AmaCerto. You’ll see the parade of old windmills that line the canal bank at Kinderdijk, and have days in Amsterdam and Brussels . The ship has a fleet of bicycles for exploring the conveniently flat countryside, which may be a welcome activity after all the beer and chocolate tastings.

Details Seven nights’ full board from £2,961pp, including drinks with meals, and excursions, departing on June 20, 2023

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6. The Mediterranean, from Tilbury

Follow the sun south as the days begin to shorten in October. This 32-night epic on Ambassador Cruise Line’s comfortable Ambience whisks you from Tilbury to the furthest eastern reaches of the Mediterranean, visiting Istanbul , Haifa (for Jerusalem) and Alexandria, the jumping-off point for Cairo. Other stops include Athens , Naples , Lisbon and Gibraltar . There is a pub, elegant lounges and an Indian fusion restaurant aboard.

Details Thirty-two nights’ full board from £2,199pp, departing on October 16, 2023

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7. The Seine, from Paris

Most cruises on the Seine last a week, but this voyage on the sumptuous Scenic Gem gives you 11 days, including overnights in Rouen and Paris . You’ll see the Somme battlefields and the port of Honfleur, the beauty of which inspired numerous impressionists. Marvel at Monet’s lily pond and take in a classical concert at Château de la Roche-Guyon, a medieval castle carved into an alabaster rock face. Return rail fares from London to Paris are included, too.

Details Ten nights’ all-inclusive from £4,045pp including drinks, tips, activities and rail travel from London, departing on August 7, 2023

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8. The Canary Islands, from Southampton

Board the adult-only Aurora in December to soak up some sun before Christmas. You’ll sail round-trip from Southampton, visiting Madeira , Tenerife , Lanzarote , Vigo and Lisbon . On board there’s masses going on; some of the best venues include Olly Smith’s wine bar, the Glass House, and the sumptuous Oasis spa.

Details Sixteen nights’ full board from £1,299pp, departing on December 1, 2023

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9. Scotland, Norway and Iceland, from Southampton

Explore Norway’s fjord-indented coast and Iceland’s rugged terrain in unfettered luxury on the 596-passenger Silver Shadow, a ship where everything from a home pick-up to free-flowing champagne is included. You’ll sail round-trip from Southampton, with stops in Newcastle and Edinburgh before heading on to Norway and Iceland . Other stops include Bergen, art deco Alesund, whale watching capital Husavilk and Reykjavik .

Details Fourteen nights’ all-inclusive from £7,300pp, including home pick-up, drinks, tips, wi-fi and some excursions, departing on June 21, 2023

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Take the kids on Royal Caribbean’s fabulously family-friendly Anthem of the Seas for a Mediterranean adventure which departs during the school holidays. You’ll sail round-trip from Southampton, visiting destinations including Cadiz, Malaga, Valencia , Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona , Ibiza and Lisbon, each offering the chance for lazy days at the beach, plus museums, galleries and tapas bars galore. On-board thrills include bumper cars, rollerskating and a skydiving simulator.

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What to Know About the Updated 2024-2025 COVID Vaccines

BY KATHY KATELLA September 3, 2024

[Originally published: Aug. 27, 2024. Updated: Sept. 3, 2024.]

Note: Information in this article was accurate at the time of original publication. Because information about COVID-19 changes rapidly, we encourage you to visit the websites of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and your state and local government for the latest information.

As a summer marked by yet another COVID-19 surge draws to a close, newly updated COVID vaccines are becoming available for the fall and winter months, a time of year when respiratory illnesses can overwhelm hospitals. The new shots are expected to provide protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death related to COVID.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get one of the updated vaccines. Pfizer’s and Moderna’s updated mRNA vaccines were fully approved in the middle of August for everyone ages 12 and older, and each has a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA) for infants and children ages 6 months through 11 years. The mRNA vaccines target a SARS-CoV-2 strain called KP.2.

The FDA authorized an updated COVID vaccine from Novavax later the same month for everyone 12 and older. That shot targets another strain—JN.1.

The new vaccines come at a time when a collection of closely related SARS-CoV-2 strains are circulating in the United States. All of them are descendants of the Omicron strain. JN.1 was the dominant strain in May but was surpassed in June by a collection of other Omicron virus strains, including KP.2. (By late August, KP.2 and JN.1 only accounted for a minimal number of cases, but all three of the new vaccines are expected to protect against new related variants.)

Scott Roberts, MD , a Yale Medicine infectious diseases specialist, recommends the updated vaccines as the best way to protect against COVID infection and severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. “COVID will never go away, and I am certain we are going to see an increase in cases in our communities this winter,” he says. “We’ve continued to see patients get admitted to the hospital with COVID, the majority of whom are unvaccinated.”

Below, Dr. Roberts answers questions about this fall’s updated COVID vaccines.

How is the updated 2024-2025 COVID vaccine different from previous shots?

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, continues to mutate and spawn new strains, so it’s important to keep up with vaccinations that match the strain that is circulating as closely as possible, says Dr. Roberts. This is why new COVID shots are called “updated” vaccines as opposed to “boosters”—they are expected to be updated annually; boosters, by comparison, are additional doses of the same—or previous—formula taken to “boost” immunity.

The COVID vaccine updated in 2023 was aimed at XBB.1.5, an Omicron subvariant that had been the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in the U.S. and the world at that time.

How will the updated COVID shots protect me?

The shots aren’t meant to prevent every SARS-CoV-2 infection; rather, the aim is to protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. They also restore and enhance protection from previous shots, which has declined over time.

Avoiding serious illness continues to be a major concern, because even though COVID infections have declined dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been periods of upticks in hospitalizations. In 2023, for instance, more than 916,300 people were hospitalized in the U.S. due to COVID, and more than 75,500 people died from it. What’s more, most people who were hospitalized had not received last year’s updated shot, according to CDC data.

Studies have shown that people who are 50 or older are more likely to get very sick than younger people—and those 65 and older have a higher than average risk for hospitalization and death due to COVID. Severe disease is also a higher risk for anyone who has a compromised immune system or a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes or heart disease. But some young, healthy people have developed severe illness from COVID as well.

In addition, vaccination reduces the chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID , according to the CDC. Long COVID refers to the wide range of symptoms and conditions, which may last for weeks, months, or even years, that some people experience four or more weeks after an initial COVID infection.

Will the updated vaccines work if new variants emerge?

New strains have emerged already—in August, KP.3.1.1 became the dominant strain, accounting for 36.8% of cases, according to the CDC’s Nowcast, which provides model-based early estimates. It has surpassed KP.3 (which overtook KP.2 earlier this summer). But Dr. Roberts expects the new shots will continue to help protect against severe illness even if the virus mutates and additional strains appear.

“Obviously, the more closely the strain and the vaccine match, the better,” he says. “But if there is a significant change that makes a new strain very different, I would still expect the planned vaccine to work.”

It’s worth noting that, for the new 2024-2025 shots, the FDA changed course from advising pharmaceutical companies in early June to focus on an updated vaccine aimed at the JN.1 variant to, later that month, recommending one aimed at the KP.2 variant, which had recently been gaining ground.

Dr. Roberts also points to the monovalent vaccine introduced for the fall and winter of 2023, which targeted the XBB.1.5 strain. After the rollout of that updated vaccine, JN.1 surfaced with more than 30 new mutations, he explains. “Many of us were nervous that the vaccine would not work on JN.1. However, in spite of the large genetic distance between the two strains, the vaccine still elicited neutralizing antibodies against JN.1, and it was effective,” Dr. Roberts says.

How safe are the updated COVID vaccines?

The COVID vaccines remain safe and effective , according to the CDC, which notes that hundreds of millions of people have gotten the shots at this point and that the COVID vaccines have received the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.

One concern has been myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart). In rare cases, these conditions have been observed after vaccination, mostly in adolescent and young adult males. But research has shown that cardiac complications, including myocarditis, were significantly higher after a COVID infection than vaccination for both males and females in all age groups.

“All vaccines have side effects. The important thing is to weigh the benefits of vaccination against the risk of side effects—and to do so from an individual and a population level,” Dr. Roberts says. “In most cases, especially with the COVID vaccine, the benefits of the protection against COVID continue to outweigh the risk of side effects from the vaccine.”

Anyone can report an adverse event related to a COVID vaccine on the government Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) site.

Can I get shots for COVID, flu, and RSV (if eligible) during the same visit?

It is safe to get COVID and flu shots at the same time, according to the CDC.

September and October remain the best times for most people to get a flu shot, and vaccination continues to be recommended while the flu virus circulates, typically from October through May.

There still isn’t data to say for sure whether combining a COVID shot with a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot is the best strategy. RSV is an illness that causes mild cold symptoms in most people, but can lead to hospitalization and death in older people and babies. RSV vaccines were brand new in 2023 for older adults , and are recommended for anyone 75 and older or those 60 and older who are at high risk of severe RSV disease. A new RSV vaccine also became available last year for pregnant women (who can pass the antibodies along to their newborns).

Who should get the updated COVID vaccine?

The CDC recommends that everyone get one of the updated 2024-2025 vaccines, especially if they have never received a COVID vaccine, are 65 or older, are at high risk for severe COVID, are living in a long-term care facility, or are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or might become pregnant in the future. (While one shot is highly recommended for people 65 and older, a second shot is NOT currently recommended for people in this age group unless they are moderately or severely immunocompromised .)

If you had COVID recently, the CDC advises waiting three months after you recover before getting another shot.

According to the CDC, the vaccines are covered by insurance, including private insurance, Medicare plans, and Medicaid plans. Uninsured children also have access through the Vaccine for Children Program .

Where can I get the updated 2024-2025 COVID vaccine?

To find a location near you that carries the vaccine and to schedule an appointment, go to Vaccines.gov . You can also call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Be aware that current distribution and insurance issues may delay the availability of the vaccines temporarily in some places.

Information provided in Yale Medicine articles is for general informational purposes only. No content in the articles should ever be used as a substitute for medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician. Always seek the individual advice of your health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition.

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Saga Cruises launches 2023 ocean cruise itineraries

by Danielle | Apr 5, 2022 | No Fly Cruise News , No Fly Cruises Blog , Saga Cruises

Saga Cruises has today officially launched its 2023 ocean cruise itineraries with a host of new destinations, ports and experiences for guests currently  all with up to 35% off  the full fare price for early bookers (prices below reflect the discount).

Travellers can experience a 78-night South American cruise and Saga’s boutique ships will also be visiting some special and unusual destinations including  Montserrat, St Barts, Grytviken, Antalya, Limassol, the Scilly Isles and Bordeaux. New ports for the cruise line also include  Rovinj, on the Croatian cruise itinerary and  Nordfjordeid, on the Norwegian cruise schedules.  

Ocean cruise highlights:

Saga’s 2023 ocean cruising will kick off in style with a 78-night South American itinerary departing from Portsmouth on  Spirit of Adventure  on January 12. The epic  South American Explorer   cruise will travel  around the vast coastline calling at destinations such as Devil’s Island in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Colombia, the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and the Panama Canal transit. Prices start from £17,663 per person.

With many people now booking their once in a lifetime holiday, the  Autumn Colours of New England  cruise on  Spirit of Discovery  departing September 26, 2023 for 28-nights is the perfect way to see the stunning coastline from the East Coast of the  USA  and  Canada  to Newfoundland. Particular sights include arriving into New York’s port, passing the Statue of Liberty and cruising along the Hudson, the autumn display in Acadia National Park from Bar Harbor and the story-book fishing village of Peggy’s Cove in Halifax. Newport, which is considered to be the sailing capital of, is also known for its Gilded Age mansions including the famous, ‘The Breakers’, an 1895 mansion that looks like a Renaissance palace. Prices start from £8,073 per person.

For those looking to head to the warmer parts of the Americas, there is a 30-night  Springtime in the Caribbean  cruise departing Portsmouth on March 5, 2023 on  Spirit of Discovery  from £6,712 per person, which includes a stop for the  first time  since 2017 in  Montseratt , an island of dramatic natural scenery, dominated by the Soufrière Hills volcano and home to wonderful nature and amazing hikes. There is also an  Island hopping in the Caribbean  cruise on  Spirit of Discovery  departing November 7, 2023 for 30 nights from £6,515 per person.

Closer to home but still chasing the warmth, options include the  Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean  cruise departing March 31 for 22-nights on  Spirit of Adventure  (also repeated on  Spirit of Discovery  on September 4). This cruise returns to  Antalya, Limassol  and  Rhodes , along with visits to Malaga, Valletta, Heraklion, Palermo, Cagliari and Lisbon. Highlights on the stop in Limassol include a visit to UNESCO listed Paphos, home of the colourful Dionysus mosaics, picturesque churches, medieval monasteries, museums, countless antiquities, a pretty harbour guarded by a small castle and the underground Tombs of the Kings. In Rhodes, the tour takes in the Filerimos Monastery and Grand Masters’ Palace, the Church of our Lady, built by the Knights of St John in the 15th century and a tour on foot to the 14th century medieval Palace of the Grand Masters. Prices start from £5,168 per person.

Travellers can explore the  Croatian  coast on Saga’s  Venice and the Treasures of the Adriatic  cruise departing Portsmouth on April 9, 2023 on  Spirit of Discovery  and on October 9, 2023 on  Spirit of Adventure . This  new  22-night cruise travels from Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian coast to the Istrian Peninsular. Every port is steeped in history and a stone’s throw from UNESCO heritage sites for guests to visit. It also stops at  Rovinj  – a  new port  for Saga –  one of the last true Mediterranean fishing ports that  faces Venice across the Adriatic and where guests will be dropped by tender into the heart of the town. Prices start from £4,995 per person.

Guests looking to test a  short cruise  or those interested in sailing the waters of the British Isles   can select from: a five-night  Capitals of the Emerald Isle  itinerary departing on April 4 on  Spirit of Discovery  from £1,155 per person;  Western Maritime Ports  on  Spirit of Discovery  departing May 1, 2023 for five nights from £1,109 per person;  Hidden Gems of the British Isles  on  Spirit of Adventure , a ten-night cruise departing May 26, 2023 and August 11, 2023, with prices from £2,198 per person; or a  Late Summer Escape  on  Spirit of Adventure  departing September 11, 2023 for six nights with prices from £1,330 per person.

There are also a range of  short  seven-night cruises of the Fjords, including:  A Norwegian Trilogy  on  Spirit of Adventure  departing May 7, 2023 from £1,664 per person;  Fjord Explorer  on  Spirit of Discovery  departing on June 22, 2023 from £1,800 per person and;  Norway’s Cities and Fjords  departing on July 21, 2023 aboard  Spirit of Adventure  or July 30, 2023 on  Spirit of Discovery  from £1,764 per person. These popular cruises will all call at Flam, for an excursion on its famed railway and Geiranger as well as Nordfjordeid, a new port for Saga, which is nestled at the end of the Eidsfjord. The town has a new Viking museum and exhibition, with a full size replica ship and there’s the option of an excursion to the ports of Loen and Olden.

Across the Norwegian Sea is a  Landscapes of Greenland and Iceland  cruise on  Spirit of Discovery  departing on June 29, 2023 for 17-nights. Both awash with natural wonders, the arrival into  Greenland  is a breath-taking 60-mile passage along the Prinse Christian Sound, with mountains on either side, some of which reach over 7,000 feet. The tours showcase the best of the region and the communities that thrive in this beautiful but inhospitable environment. Departing Tilbury, the cruise takes in Isafjördur, Grundafjördur, Reykjavik (Iceland), Qaqortoq, Narsarsua and Nanortalik (Greenland) before calling at Scrabster (Scotland) on the way home. Prices start from £4,900 per person.

Saga’s 18-night  Classical Italy and the Western Mediterranean  cruise departing from Dover on June 4, 2023 adds the beautiful village of Portofino to the itinerary, where  Spirit of Discovery  will anchor alongside superyachts and guests can take a tender to the harbour. The cruise also   takes in Lisbon, Portimão (Portugal), Palma (Majorca), Civitavecchia, Livorno (Italy), Monaco, Cartagena (Spain) and Gibraltar before arriving back to Tilbury.  Prices start from £4,231 per person

There are plenty of options to escape the British winter and head to the warmth of the  Canary Islands , with their volcanoes, rain forests, mountains, cities and fishing ports. A highlight for the year will be Porto da Praia’s return to Saga’s schedule on the  Cape Verde and the Canary Islands  cruise.  Spirit of Adventure  departs from Portsmouth on November 13 for 21 nights taking in Funchal, Santa Cruz, San Sebastian, La Gomera, Porto da Praia, Porto Grande, Santa Cruz, Arrecife, and La Coruña, Spain. Tours to Funchal, Santa Cruz, Arrecife, Cádiz and La Coruña are included. Prices start from £4,650 per person. There are also a further six cruise options to the sub-tropical Canaries between February and Christmas 2023.

And of course, there are a range of  Mediterranean  cruises including three 15-night  Islands of the Western Mediterranean  itineraries departing on April 22 and July 6 on  Spirit of Adventure  with prices from £3,318 per person, and from August 20 on  Spirit of Discovery  with prices from £3,325 per person.  Highlights of Spain and the Balearics  departs on May 6, aboard  Spirit of Discovery  and on September 24, 2023 on  Spirit of Adventure  for 15 nights from £3,234 per person.  Lisbon and Spain’s Atlantic Coast  on  Spirit of Adventure  departs on May 14, 2023 for 12 nights with prices from £2,767 per person.

Saga’s Baltic cruises will be uncovering some wonderful ports including smaller destinations such as Kotka in Finland and Wismar on Germany’s coast with its historic UNESCO listed town centre, plus the ever-popular ports of Tallin, Stockholm and Copenhagen. As an example,  Baltic Capitals  is a 14-night cruise that departs on June 5, 2023 on  Spirit of Adventure  from Dover, with prices starting from £2,866 per person.

The Saga cruise team have also applied their extensive destination knowledge to develop a range of excursions, both included and optional, that will give guests a real behind-the-scenes insight to the places they are visiting.  Examples include: a  small boat trip from the Greenland cruise into the Qooroq Ice Fjord to see the light-blue icebergs that the area is famous for;   a 4×4 drive to Volunteer Point, home to 1200 King penguins and 500 gentoo and magellanic penguins on the South American cruise ;  a seaplane flight over Bergen on the Norway itinerary and a visit to Mount Etna on the Sicilian cruise.

Saga’s Ocean cruises are all-inclusive with a complimentary door-to-door chauffeur service, or Saga can arrange car parking near the port, domestic flights or standard class rail/coach travel.  There are no hidden costs on-board either. Saga Cruises come with all dining and house drinks including a selection of cocktails, draft beers and lagers, wines, spirits, mixers and soft drinks. New this year and in response to guest feedback, a selection of premium label spirits are also available at no additional cost. Also complimentary on board are the Wi-Fi, gratuities, fitness facilities, 24-hour room service, sightseeing tours in selected ports, entertainment (from lectures to recitals to West End shows), porterage of luggage, shuttle buses to nearest town centres and travel insurance with up to £5m coronavirus cover included.

Both  Spirit of Adventure  and  Spirit of Discovery  are small by today’s ship standards, but clever design and a limit to the number of guests (up to 987) give a real feeling of space and comfort, plus all cabins have their own balconies facing onto the ocean.

Although the ships are very distinctive from one another in décor and style, they both feature five restaurants, bars and a living room. Outdoors there is an observation deck, full wraparound promenade and terrace, pool, sports court and deck games. Entertainment and wellbeing facilities include The Playhouse (a 444-seat theatre with complete unobstructed views seating, home to Saga Cruise’s resident performance company), the signature Britannia Lounge with a dance floor and live entertainment, The Library with refreshments, craft and card rooms, The Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, The Salon, a gym, shop and medical centre.

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