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Over 40 Sacred, Spiritual or Miraculous Sites to Visit via Cruise Ship for Ethereal Experiences
Cruise Itineraries Allow Access to Locations Where Human Understanding is Mystified
DETROIT (Dec. 20 , 2022) –There are 100+ cruise itineraries that provide access to sacred places – worldwide sites of healing, guidance and divine inspiration. The significance of these hallowed sites cannot be expressed in words or pictures. To understand their impact, the faithful must visit them in person to experience healing, guidance or divine inspiration.
While many of the world’s most sacred sites have historically been inaccessible to all but the hardiest of travelers – those who were able to make arduous overland journeys – the travel experts at CruiseCompete say travelers will find that today’s cruise itineraries make many of these locations surprisingly easy to visit.
To find a cruise ship voyage offering a myriad of ethereal experiences to sacred locations where legends that transcend time were born, click here for entire list or scroll through some of the locations by region or continent below.
Sacred Places to Visit via Cruise Ship
Europe
The heart of Pyrenees, Lourdes, is where the Virgin Mary first appeared in 1858. Since then, countless people around the world visit Lourdes every year to experience its grace. In this beautiful city filled with Roman Catholic churches, you can experience the impact of the Virgin Mary's apparition.
Nearest cruise port: Port de la Lune. 3-hour drive.
Trivia: The sanctuary of Lourdes is one of the most-visited Catholic shrines in the world, with around four million pilgrims coming every year.
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Cologne, Germany, Shrine of the Three Kings
The story of the Three Wise Men's trip to Bethlehem is one of the most poignant in the Bible, and the Shrine of the Three Kings holds their mortal remains. Above the high altar of the Cologne Cathedral is a huge tomb adorned and covered with gold leaf. Built around the 12th century, it stores the grandest relics of the Western world and is a pinnacle of Mosan art.
Nearest cruise port: Port of Cologne
Trivia: Over a thousand gems and beads were used to embellish the framework, decorated with filigree and enamel.
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The crown monument of Ireland's Ancient East is the Stone Age (Neolithic) structure of Newgrange, said to be built by Stone Age farmers. A massive circular mound with a diameter of 85 m, Newgrange has chambers inside and is made with over 200,000 tones of stones. The 97 huge kerbstones, some of which are inscribed with symbols of megalithic art, surround the mound. A leisure stroll around Newgrange would leave you gripped by its history.
Nearest cruise port: Dublin Port
Trivia: Built roughly 5,200 years ago, Newgrange is older than Stonehenge and the Giza Pyramids.
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Paris, France, Chartres Cathedral
The Chartres Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church represents the finest of French Gothic art. The cathedral has been an important destination for Christian pilgrims who come to see the Sancta Camisa, which is said to be the tunic worn by Virgin Mary. It is also an architectural masterpiece for its building innovation and the famed 13th-century stained-glass windows as well as its gorgeous sculptures on the facade.
Nearest cruise port: Le Havre. 3-hour drive.
Trivia: The Chartres Cathedral was completely rebuilt over 26 years following a fire in 1194 and the famed stained glass runs into more than 28000 feet.
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Asia/Far East
Shimizu, Japan, Mt Fuji - The most exquisite panorama in Japan is the union of Mt. Fuji, one of the three holiest mounts in Japan. It is worshiped as a deity (kami) by Shintoists, Buddhists, Confucianists and other smaller religious groups. Its volcanic activity represents the earth, sky, and fire. Thus, many pilgrims walk or take cable cars to the peak of Mount Fuji. You can experience the holiness of the mount and the scenery at Mount fuji.
Nearest Cruise Port: Shimizu Port. 2-hour drive.
Trivia: The mount is made up of three different volcanoes stacked on top of one another. The Komitake volcano lies at the bottom, followed by the Kofuji volcano, and finally the youngest, Fuji.
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Caribbean - Bridgetown, Trinidad and Tobago, Diwali
The spectacular festival of light, Diwali is a holiday for Hindus to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. The center of the Diwali festivities in the western hemisphere is downtown Trinidad's, Divali Nagar. It is said to be the first Hindu theme park in the world. You can experience the vibrant aura and a piece of India here!
Nearest cruise port: Bridgetown
Trivia: Trinidad and Tobago hosts one of the most widespread places for Diya lighting outside of India and has one of the largest East Indian communities in the entire Caribbean area.
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Mediterranean
Haifa, Nazareth / Galilee (Haifa), Israel, Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias)
One of the holiest places in Christianity, the Sea of Galilee, is Israel's largest freshwater reserve. The nearby city Nazareth is now a center of Christian pilgrimage. According to the New Testament, Jesus was raised in Nazareth, where he also delivered the sermon that caused his hometown's residents to reject him. You can trace back to the cradle of Christianity in this city, and its nearby places.
Nearest cruise port: Port of Haifa
Trivia: According to the Bible, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee, that separates Israel from the occupied Golan Heights.
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Rome, Italy, St. Peter's Basilica
One of the Renaissance's biggest treasures, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the finest buildings ever constructed for over a century between 1506 - 1626. "The biggest Church in Christendom" is the identity of this Vatican City's largest Church - Popes and other notable figures have artistically designed tombs inside the Basilica. Its interiors adorned with marble, architectural sculptures, and gliding are a sight you can adore for days.
Nearest cruise port: Rome cruise port. 1-hour drive.
Trivia: Contrary to popular belief, St. Peter's Basilica is not called a cathedral because it is not the seat of a bishop.
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Middle East
Petra is a Jordanian city in the middle of the rocky desert canyons. The traditional Nabataean rock-cut Islamic temples blended with the Hellenistic architecture create a unique artistic architecture. The monuments and temples from prehistoric times are a testament to the skills honed by the lost civilization. This location got nicknamed A Rose city for its pink aesthetics. It's a spot you cannot resist posting on the gram.
Nearest cruise port: Port Aqaba. 2-hour drive.
Trivia: The city is half-built and half-carved into vibrant red and pink stone walls of the surrounding mountains, making it one of the world's wonders.
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North America
Huatulpo, Mexico, Day of the Dead
Day of the dead, contrary to its name, is the celebration of the continuity of life. It is one of the most important traditions practiced by the indigenous communities of Mexico. The ofrendas- altars with memorial offerings- are the center of attention throughout the festive season. It's a celebration filled with lively decorations and hearty food with which you'll fall in love.
Nearest cruise port: Huatulco. 45 min flight ride to Oaxaca city
Trivia: The Day of the Dead celebration is rooted in the belief that the spirits of their loved ones would return to visit them.
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South America
Copacabana, South America, Islands of the Sun and Moon
The Bolivian islands of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna in Lake Titicaca are incredibly fascinating. Although there were also settlements on the islands, most remains are temples. The bigger of the two islands, the Island of the Sun is believed to be the birthplace of the Sun God. It will take you between four and six hours to explore the islands and return to Copacabana on the same day.
Nearest cruise port: Copacabana
Trivia: The islands are home to several intriguing ruins that date back as far as 300 BC.
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Lima, Peru, Macchu Picchu/ Sacred Valley of the Inca
Peru is most famous for the Incas, the biggest empire in pre-Columbian America. The most famous city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, is one of the world's wonders and is on many bucket lists by default. Even so, steering directly to Machu Picchu would be an injustice to the rich history and culture of the country. The stunning Sacred Valley is located approximately 15 kilometers north of Cuzco. The ancient cities and remote weaving villages in this serene Andean region are worth touring.
Nearest cruise port: Lima dock, Peru. 2-hour flight.
Trivia: Machu Picchu is also an astronomical observatory, and the sacred Intihuatana stone precisely points the two equinoxes. Twice a year, the sun sits directly over the stone creating no shadow.
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